Beauty Quickie: Busy, jet-setting or short on time in general? Here is how to look exhilarating and absolutely stunning in just a few minutes. You want to start with your eyebrows by lightly penciling them in and then cover any pimples or acne by applying concealer. Lastly, complete your look with mascara. Simple, easy, yet thorough enabling you to relax and get on with your day.
Beauty Quickie: Over cleansing your skin can actually lead to more breakouts and acne. Keep any additional inflammation to a minimum by cleansing your face no more than twice a day. Nevertheless, always remember to utilize two clean washcloths, one to cleanse with and the other to gently pat your skin dry.
“The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
― Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
A hot sizzling trend of the season is a nude lip. You might feel that matching your lip color to your skin tone will look weird or boring. However, au contraire that is when the real magic and dramatics begin!
This classy look when done properly draws just as much attention as a bolder more boisterous shade would. Be very careful to make sure all dead skin as well as flakes have been removed prior to lip tint application. Failure to do so could result in the final result looking like your lips are bumpy and that is so not cute. This trend gives off a very natural and sophisticated vibe.
We are fans of MAC Cosmetics Pedro Lourenco Summer 2014 lipstick collection. We recommend the MAC Cosmetics Pedro Lourenco Summer 2014 Peach Beige lipstick to achieve a nude lip. Happy shopping!
Beauty Notes: This is kind off topic, but not really! HA! Here are a few more shades from the MAC Cosmetics Pedro Lourenco Summer 2014 collection that we thought were simply stunning.
Shade: ROXO
Shade: RUBY
There are so many harmful ingredients that get manufactured into makeup products these days. It is no wonder why some women suffer harsh reactions including breakouts just from the cosmetics that they use. Finding natural products to utilize can help cut down on any chances of makeup drawbacks.
This is even true in the methods that you use to remove your makeup. We all do it in different ways and there is not necessarily a wrong procedure. Nevertheless, coconut oil is an all natural method that can yield great results. If you prefer the solid version, simply take a small amount and swipe it where necessary to remove your makeup. Or use a cotton ball that has been moistened with the coconut oil to perform the removal. Either way you will be able remove your cosmetics as well as provide great moisture for your skin.
“You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.”
― Amy Bloom
We heard this one and had to take a spritz in honor of the lovely Nia Long! Nia has become the first African American 
spokesperson for White Diamonds, the wildly popular fragrance made famous by Hollywood icon Elizabeth Taylor. Long has been a fixture in film both in front as well as behind the camera. Talented, beautiful and now leaving she is leaving her mark in the beauty world as well.
Elizabeth Taylor’s White Diamonds perfume not only made women feel strong and sexy, but helped a good cause. While alive proceeds from the White Diamonds fragrance benefited the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. Congratulations Nia and to quote Rihanna, “Shine bright like a diamond!”
Needing a new lip color to mesmerize the masses? The Rouge G De Guerlain Summer 2014 collection has exactly what any diva is looking for! Like several other collections you win some and lose some. Meaning some of the shades are here to stay while others are only for this season. The collection brings on 5 permanent tints as well as 2 limited edition colors.
What we also love is the lipstick’s overall formula. There are plenty of lipsticks on the market that can be quite drying, not this collection. Your lips will stay smooth and kissable thanks to the product’s hydrating and smoothing properties.
We know this is going to be tough, but we are going to ask anyway…please put down the black eyeliner. Whew, okay that wasn’t as bad as we thought! Of course, you can use whatever color eyeliner you fancy, but this season white is the new black.
This hue will be able to make your eyes pop for all your onlookers. We have seen this look on the runway and on celebrities such as Eva from ANTM. We love this makeup trend and feel that it gives off a nice retro yet modern vibe. So then, if you are looking to update your look just a little it is as simple as a switch in color.
Beauty Quickie: The best skincare products that you could possibly use to keep your skin lush and healthy are natural. If you can also opt for products that contain natural ingredients and stir clear of products that contain mineral oil or petroleum. These elements can possibly cause a backlog that will clog your pores or in some cases cause rashes. So then, be kind to your skin and do not clog your pores.
