Beauty Quickie: Lipstick bleeding should be left to Batman’s arch nemesis, the Joker. Anyone else most likely wishes to avoid such a beauty look. Two simple ways to prevent lip color bleeding are:
Beauty Quickie: Puffy eyes can be relieved even while you are fast asleep. The key lies in how you position the head. Keep your head in an elevated position when you sleep in order to keep fluid from settling around your eyes.
Did You Know?… Did you know that eating salty foods can cause your body to bloat including the area under your eyes? Reduce your chances of bloat by avoiding salty food consumption.
Beauty Quickie: Freshly waxed skin tends to be sensitive and a few things should be avoided to ensure skin doesn’t become further agitated.
Avoid Such Things As:
Liquid Makeup (i.e. foundation/base)
Sunlight
Facial Products that acid based
Avoiding such irritants for the first few hours post wax, will keep any added sensitivity issues at bay. After waxing soothe skin by applying pure aloe vera gel or with tea tree oil.
Beauty Quickie: Eggs are not only beneficial to keep you healthy on the inside, they also do wonders on your outside. Let’s breakdown the egg for a moment to really understand the benefits that can be derived from eggs. Eggs when directly applied to the skin can moisturize as well as tighten. More specifically:
1. Egg Yolks: Moisturize
2. Egg Whites: Tighten
Experience these benefits by taking one egg and separating the egg yolk from the egg white. Next, stir the egg whites and egg yolks up in separate containers and then apply the egg yolk mixture to your face allowing it to dry for 10 minutes or until it becomes stiff. Rinse off the egg yolk with warm (not hot) water and pat your face dry. Repeat these steps with the egg whites and in no time you will notice a fresher complexion and tighter pores.
Beauty Tip: Natural ingredients make the best skin cleansers due to being free of harsh or harmful additives. Milk, which is known for its soothing benefits, in combination with honey will not only deeply cleanse but help skin retain moisture. Go nature!
Beauty Quickie: Even the way you dry your skin is important in keeping you looking fresh and beautiful. Never rub your face with a towel, instead gently pat it dry. Rubbing can scratch your skin and cause irritation.
Beauty Quickie: While scientists continue to search for the fountain of youth, for now eating right can do wonders for your beauty health. Eating strawberries will help protect the collagen structure of your skin. Collagen is very important since that is what helps keep skin tight and firm. Therefore, eat healthy and your skin shall stay youthful!
Beauty Quickie: Spring clean makeup brushes by using a combination of olive oil as well as your favorite shampoo.
Step 1: Coat brushes in olive oil to help break down the various cosmetic components attached to the brushes.
Step 2: Next, apply a small amount of shampoo to the coated brushes, lathering well then rinse.
It is recommended that you cleanse your makeup tools at least once a week.
Aw spring… birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, bees are fluttering about and the sun seems to dance across the sky. No designer got into the spirit of the season more than Sophia Webster for her spring 2014 collection.
Models participating in the show wore hairstyles inspired by insect antennas, yet the amusement didn’t stop there. Models also toted bags that read, “High Flyer” and “You Buggin.” Their nails were painted with iridescent and pastel tints in order to keep with the theme.
We are always thrilled when designers infuse youthful vigor and festivity into their fashions. Therefore, this spring season when you’re getting ready for your day just have fun with it!
Fashion vocabulary is constantly expanding due to new trends as well as the pioneering of fresh styles. Abercrombie & Finch is expanding couture terminology with their debut of The Snit. By definition a Snit is a lightweight drapey knit and sweater in one. If you’re in the market for some great knits to go with your effortlessly cool wardrobe look no further than The Snit.
