Category: Beauty

Get Rid of Dark Circles!

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Dark under-eye circle can be a deal pain and for those of us with allergies or bad heredity we have to battle the raccoon eyes everyday.But no one wants to have those dark circles on thier wedding day. So have no fear ladies, there is a way to hide those hideous monsters.

 

 

 

  1. You have to us an under-eye moisturizer. This will keep the concealer from caking up on you. Plus it will help fight those wrinkles if you buy the right one.*wink*

 

  1. Now you have to find the right concealer. You will want a concealer that has a yellow or orange tone, and is one shade lighter than your foundation. This color will hide that blueish-purple tint that normal color concealer can leave behind.  

 

 

 

  1.  When applying the concealer, do not apply only under the eye. You should apply it all around the eye area, and be sure to blend well. Use your fingertips to dab a little concealer under the eyes, starting on the inside edge and blending out.Set the concealer with a light dusting of translucent face powder so that it stays put. And to avoid drawing attention to your under-eye area, don’t apply eyeliner or mascara to your lower lashes.

 

 

 

  1. Usually the corner of your eye is the darkest part. You can counteract this by using a white shimmer pencil. Some companies manufacture a blueish or white pencil just for this purpose.

Tips on Getting a Flat Tummy

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Are you looking to get those perfect summer abs? Doing the following exercises will get you well on your way to that coveted washboard stomach. This regiment works every portion of your stomach muscles. Leaving you with abs to die for! Do one repetition of a hundred, of each of the following exercises and you will see results in no time flat.

THE TRADITIONAL CRUNCH

 

1. Lay on the ground with your feet firmly on the ground and your knees in the air. Place your arms behind your head for support.

 

2. While keeping your stomach tight, lift your head up off the ground.

 

3. Lower your head back down so it almost touches the ground.

 

Tip: To avoid bending your neck forward and straining it, try keeping your eyes on the ceiling while doing the crunches.

THE BICYCLE CRUNCH

 

1. Lie on your back placing your hands behind your head for support. Lift your legs in the air so that your legs form a 90° angle.

 

2. Move your legs in a bicycle motion. When your left knee is closer to your body, reach your right elbow to it. When your right knee gets closer to your body, bring your left elbow to it.

 

THE SIDE CRUNCH

 

1. Lay on the floor as if you were doing regular crunches. Starting at your waist, turn your legs completely to the left side. Place your hands behind your head for support.

 

2. Lift your head up slightly off the ground as if you were doing a regular crunch.

 

3. Lower your head back down so it almost touches the ground. After desired number of reps is achieved, repeat exercise on other side.

 

Tip: To avoid bending your neck forward and straining it, try keeping your eyes on the ceiling while doing the crunches.

 

* This is great for getting rid of those love handles!

 

THE REVERSE CRUNCH

 

1. Lay on the floor with your arms supporting your neck. Keeping your legs together, bring your knees up so your legs form a 90 angle.

 

2. In a slow movement, bring your knees in towards your chest.

 

3. Move your knees away from your chest, bringing them down a little past the starting position. Do this at least 100 times a day and this will get rid of your flabby pouch to reveal the six pack that lies beneath! *This is great for getting rid of a flabby pouch.

Crunches on an Exercise Ball

 

1. Rest your body on the ball in a way that your neck, head, and part of your shoulders do not touch the ball. Hold your head up by placing both arms behind your head.

 

2. While keeping your body steady on the ball, lift your head up as if you were doing a regular crunch.

 

3. Lower your head back down to starting position.

 

Tip: To avoid bending your neck forward and straining it, try keeping your eyes on the ceiling while doing the crunches.

The Ab Reach

 

1. Lay on the floor with your right foot resting on your left knee.

 

2. Lift your shoulders and neck as if you are doing a regular crunch, however reach your left hand above and over your right foot.

 

3. Lower your head to just above the ground. After desired number of reps is achieved, repeat on other side.

 

To get the optimum results you need to incorporate cardio exercises into your exercise plan. This is because crunches can only tone the abs; it cannot get rid of the layer of fat on top of the abdominal muscles. Only way to lose the fat, is to do some form of vigorous aerobic exercise like skipping, jogging, cycling and so on for no less than 30 minutes 3-4 times a week. These exercises help increase the metabolic rate, causing your body to use up all stored forms of energy, your fat. Aerobics exercises target specific areas of body fat, while weight training increases the body’s overall metabolic rate. So in a way it enhances the action of aerobics. When you get rid of the layer of belly fat, you can start doing crunches.

Get the Look Bridal Make-Up from Bobbi Brown

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There are a ton of cosmetic retailers out there that will give you great tips to achieve a great wedding look. Bobbi Brown is one of those resources. They give you step by step instructions to achieve the look they are displaying. Of course they are trying to get you too buy the make-up to achieve that look. However, it is cheaper to buy the make-up and do it yourself than to get it done in the salon. Plus you will have all the make-up on hand, if you need any touch-ups. The one thing I would say about doing your own make-up on your wedding day is to practice and try a couple different looks to see what you like. With that said here is the step by step on how to achieve the look pictured above.
 

  1. Eye Cream- Pat a lightweight eye cream, under the eyes to smooth skin and prepare it for concealer.
  2. Moisturize- this will give you an even application of foundation and prevent cakeiness in those dry areas.
  3. Concealer- Concealer brightens up your face and lifts your look in pictures. Apply Creamy Concealer Kit on dark circles using the Concealer Brush. For extra-dark circles, start with a Corrector, then layer on your regular concealer. Never apply concealer on eyelids; it will cause eye makeup to smear and crease.
  4. Yellow Toned Foundation: Flash photography emphasizes pink tones, so be sure to even out your skin with a yellow-toned foundation. Start around the nose and mouth where there’s redness, then blend out to the rest of the face.
  5. Powder: Powder is a wedding day essential. Set concealer and foundation with Sheer Finish Loose Powder to make them longer-lasting and to ensure that skin looks matte in pictures. Keep Blotting Papers in your purse for touch-ups throughout the day. These powder-free papers absorb excess shine while leaving your makeup looking flawless.
  6. Eye Shadow- Sweep a light Eye Shadow from lashline to browbone applied with the Eye Shader Brush. Follow with a medium shadow on lower lid using the Eye Shadow Brush.
  7. Eye Liner & Mascara- Define eyes with black or brown Long-Wear Gel Eyeliner on upper lashline with the Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush. Match with a black or brown Eye Shadow along lower lashline with a slightly damp Eye Liner Brush.

    To open up eyes even more, curl lashes before applying mascara. Finish with two coats of Lash Glamour Lengthening Mascara.

  8. Blush- For a pretty flush that lasts through the ceremony and reception, use two shades of Blush. Bobbi recommends using a touch more Blush than usual to avoid looking washed-out in your wedding day pictures.

    Apply a neutral Blush on the apples of cheeks with Blush Brush, blending up into the hairline, then downwards to soften. Finish with a pop of brighter blush, just on the apples of cheeks.

 

Great Tips from Bobbi Brown
 

For fresh, dewy cheeks, opt for Cream Blush Stick. For a sheer stain on cheeks, use rosy shades of Pot Rouge For Lips And Cheeks.
 

Neutral and pale lipsticks look washed out in photographs, so choose a Lip Color that’s one to two shades brighter than what you normally wear.

To make lipstick last longer, line and fill in lips with Lip Liner before applying your lipstick.

For precise application, use a Lip Brush to apply your lipstick.

Finish your look with a touch of Lip Gloss to make lips look fuller.

 

10 Steps to the Perfect Wedding Hairstyle

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Deciding what to do with your hair on your wedding day has to be one of the hardest decisions ever! It can turn even the best of brides into Bridezilla. So take precautions and start early!!! When I was working in the salon, this had to be the most stressful and rewarding time for both the Bride and I. To make this time a little easier for both the stylist and the bride, here are ten steps to achieving that perfect wedding hair!
 

  1. Pick your dress: Evaluate your dress if it is really elegant you may want to wear your hair up. If it is more casual you may want to wear it down. But you could always do the opposite to either dress up or dress down a dress. You just have to look at your dress and decide what is best for you and your style. Plus consider the over all theme of your wedding. If it is more casual wear your hair down; more elegant wear it up.

  1. Pick your Hairpiece: Or at least have in mind what you want in your hair. You would be surprised at how many hairstyles these piece of information can eliminate.

  1. Is Your Hair Long or Short: If your hair is short but you want to wear an updo, start growing it out as soon as possible. Keep in mind: Hair grows about half an inch per month.

  1. Look through Magazines or the Internet: Get an idea of the styles you like and don’t like and compile a book to show your hairstylist. Don’t choose an outrageous, over-the-top hairstyle if your normal style is sleek and simple. You’ll feel uncomfortable, and you won’t look like yourself.

  1. Schedule Two Hair Appointments: Talk to your stylist and make two hair appointments. You want one on the day of your wedding (several hours before your ceremony, so you won’t be rushed.) and the other about a week before. If you have a stylist that gets booked quickly you’re going to want to schedule your appointments far in advance. Bring all hair accessories with you to both of your appointments.   Also bring the book of hairstyles you like and a picture of your wedding dress. This will help you both decide what style would be the best for that special day.

  1. Get Regular Trims!: I don’t think I can say this enough!  Even if you are growing your hair out, you need regular trims. They keep your hair healthy and prevent split ends. Ultimately your hair will look better in your updo if you get your hair trimmed regularly.

  1. Color: If you get your hair colored regularly get it done about 1-2 weeks before your wedding. This will give you a little extra comfort in case something should go wrong; there is time to fix it. Plus color looks the best after a couple of weeks. If your hair is a little drab and you normally don’t get color, but you want something to spruce it up, I suggest going for some subtle highlights. But DO NOT do partial highlights meaning only the top layers of your hair are colored) if you plan to wear an updo on your wedding day. The two-tone look won’t be flattering.

  1. Make a Wedding Day Hair Survival Kit: Assemble a “hair repair” kit for the big day, stocked with extra pins and any styling products for last-minute touch-ups. Ask a bridesmaid to make sure it’s with you when you dress.

  1. What to Wear: On the day of your wedding, wear a loose shirt that zips or buttons in the front so that you won’t ruin your do when you change into your wedding dress.

  1. Have Fun! : This is your big day, make the most of it.  Take some champagne or sparkling grape juice to the salon with you. Also have one of your best friends go with you to keep you calm and just to have fun with.

Get the Perfect Pedicure from Home

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Your wedding is quickly approaching and you have decided to wear open toed shoes or even go barefoot. But after the long months of wedding planning, do your feet look like something out of a horror movie, with thick, malicious, cuticles creepy up and taking over our toes!!!! It is Attack of the Ugly Feet! Ahhhhh!!!!  If you feel like burring our feet in the sand or running away and hiding, don’t you worry here are 10 easy steps to banish the ugly feet blues and get you ready to strut those beautiful wedding shoes with pride!!!!

Materials:

  • Basin or tub
  • Foot Soak, Epsom Salt or Bath Salts
  • Exfoliating Foot Scrub
  • Pumice Footstone
  • Small Brush
  • Nail Polish Remover (acetone free)
  • Cotton Balls
  • Nail Polish
  • Base Coat  
  • Top Coat  
  • Toenail Clippers
  • File
  • 4-Way Buffer (optional)
  • Orangewood stick (Cuticle Stick)
  • Lotion
  • Foot scrub treatment

 

  1. First things first, fill a warm basin or bath with several inches of water–the water should come up to at least your ankles. As the water is running, add a desired amount of foot soak, bath salts or Epsom salt so that it dissolves in the water as the tub fills. When soaking your feet, add a few drops of tea tree oil to the water to fight athlete’s foot and reduce itchiness. You can even add some scented oil or flower petals to really pamper yourself. Go ahead you deserve it!  
  2. Now, remove that old cracked nail polish off your toes while the tub or basin is filling. Be sure to use a non-acetone remover; acetone can dry out your nails.  
  3. Next, cut your toenails straight across. Do it any other way and you risk in-growing nails. Then gently smooth the edges with a nail file. Be sure to file one side and then the other. DO NOT SAW, you are not a lumberjack and sawing ruins your nails! Also be sure to file before soaking your feet. Once feet have soaked in water your nails become soft and pliable and they become very easy to damage. You can also use a four-way buffer to give nails an added shine.  
  4. Next soak your feet for about 10-15min. in a warm basin or bath. Grab a book or listen to some music and just relax!  
  5. I know you could sit there for hours but it is time to get busy! Now, pat your feet dry with a towel. Using the small brush, gently buff one foot first and then the other. This will help to remove some dead skin cells and also to soften your feet. A pumice footstone can work wonders for dry and rough feet! Use this to eliminate remaining rough spots. Dip feet after this step.  
  6. Now, here comes my favorite part, the exfoliating foot scrub! Pat feet dry again and using a foot scrub, massage the cream onto your feet, paying special attention to your heels and any rough spots. This will further soften and exfoliate.  
  7. Once you’ve dried your feet, massage them with a moisturizer or rich foot cream that’s packed with refreshing, nice-smelling ingredients like mint. Better still, get someone else to do it while you sit back and relax!  
  8. Apply some cuticle oil, if you don’t have cuticle oil olive oil works just as well, and then massage into cuticles. Then, using orangewood stick, gently push your cuticles back along the nail. They should be pliable due to the soaking.  
  9. If you wish to paint your toenails, you can use toe separators or rolled cotton to help the process. Apply a base coat, starting in the middle of the toenail, to fill in the ridges and uneven surfaces. Base coats are generally clear or slightly opaque and they help to strengthen the nail to avoid breakage. When they’re dry, add two coats of color – but wait two to three minutes between coats. (Hint: For touch-ups, dip a Q-tip in the nail polish remover and gently swab away the unwanted color.) Also remember that fingernail and toenail polishes don’t have to match. Try varying the shades a lighter color on your hands and a darker on the toes, for something fun and different!  
  10. Apply a crystal-clear topcoat to add shine and to protect color from chipping. Keep in mind that it can take up to an hour for nail polish to fully dry, so wait as long as you can before slipping into your sandals.

  

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