Fitness Quickie: The results are in, getting just 25 minutes of exercise a day can help make your heart stronger, increase your energy and help you sleep more soundly. Besides being able to get great beauty sleep exercise increases your blood circulation so that your skin is fed oxygen giving you a healthy glow and complexion. Take the challenge, workout out for 25 minutes daily and see the benefits!
Beauty Quickie: Do not over clean or wash your face. If you completely strip your skin of all nutrients you run the risk of developing dryness and irritation. Maintaining your skin’s natural oils are actually beneficial for having great skin. It is your skin’s natural oils that can help combat acne as well as premature aging. When purchasing a facial cleanser always shop for one that is PH based.
These sandals are simply FABULOUS! The ankle straps, metal detailing and intricate design shout, ” I’m chic purchase me!” We hear New Look loud and clear with their collection especially with this particular pair of sandals. They are the perfect example of a summer shoe that can translate easily from daytime wear to a night out excursion.
Beauty Quickie: When is the best time to apply firming creams to your skin? Beauty experts from around the world agree that the best time to firm up with your firming moisturizer is at night before bedtime. During the sleep your skin works overtime to repair itself from the day’s stresses so this time period provides the perfect background for rejuvenation.
Nevertheless, what ingredients should you look for in a good firming moisturizer? Aim for creams that contain ginseng, seaweed and caffeine extract to help keep your skin toned and youthful looking.
Quick Tip: Forgot to moisturize with your firming cream last night? You can derive the same benefits with application in the morning after you have showered. Problem solved!
Beauty Quickie: You may need a cup of joe in the mornings to feel somewhat human, but did you know those little brown beans are great for your skin too? By mixing coffee, vanilla extract and sugar (really sounds like you making a cup of coffee huh? LOL) you will have created an excellent exfoliant for your skin. Due to the coffee’s antioxidants and the sugar you will be able to smooth any rough areas to reveal softer skin. Plus, the vanilla extract will provide a tantalizing fragrance that is sure to relax you during the process. So then, go ahead and indulge in a little coffee, it is good for you!
When most people think of sun damage the first thing that may come to mind is their skin. However, it is not just your skin you need to be worried about when it comes down to the sun’s harmful rays. The sun literally sucks the moisture out of our hair like a straw in a soda pop can.
Therefore, after prolonged exposure your tresses can begin to look like a character straight out of the Wizard of Oz… straw. To help your locks maintain moisture and lustrous shine you need to wear or use materials to shield them. Hats, scarves and umbrellas are great stylish accessories to get this task done. Also, by styling your hair in a braid or bun can help to protect delicate ends from getting damaged.
Summer Hair Inspiration: Rihanna never goes wrong in the hair or personal style department. Whether loose or curly RiRi shows that a chignon can be flirty and fun!
Our girl Kelly has had short hair, long hair, curly hair and even rocked a mean Afro. The gorgeous singer takes the cake this week due to the hairstyle she wore to the event headlined by basketball superstar, Carmelo Anthony Kehinde Wiley Dinner hosted by Grey Goose on Thursday, July 16.
Rowland’s deep waves reminded us of Egyptian queens and goddesses. The style is elegant, chic with a hint of sassy allurement. Kelly was all smiles for the dinner and posed it out with Carmelo as well as Tina Knowles. What do you think of Kelly’s hair look, would you wear it?
We are living in a material world and we are just a bunch of shoe loving girls. Zuhair Murad’s S/S 2014 shoe collection is all about the sparkle. The collection included glitter, patent leather, bows and metallic detailing. Plus, the super thin stiletto heel also screams, ” Hey, I’m a little baddie so deal with it!” So then, a combination of cute, flirty and sexy oh yeah we are all for it. Therefore, this summer ladies remember to always shine!
Milk may do your body good, but it can do wonders for your hair as well. All you need to do is the day before you shampoo and condition your hair is soak your tresses in whole milk. Really work the milk in, massaging it from roots to the ends. After you have massaged in the milk leave it on for at least an hour then rinse with water.
The next day shampoo and condition your locks like normal and you will immediately notice that your tresses are luxuriantly glossy! Whole milk aids in bringing lustrous shine to your hair. Perform this milk treatment as often as you wash your locks to help breathe life into dry, brittle strands.
Beauty Quickie-Want smooth, silky, soft to the touch skin? Consuming foods rich in Lycopene can help improve the texture of your skin making it radiantly soft. Be sure to indulge in Lycopene concentrated foods such as tomatoes, carrots and watermelon.
