Got to Get the Crease

For beginners doing makeup can be so frustrating when you see all this picture perfect models who have been doing their makeup for years.  It looks so easy until you try it for yourself! Trust me I have been there.  No worries putting eye shadow just in the crease of your eyes is a light touch that make your eyes pop without stressing about the other 40 different parts on your eyelid that have to be shaded with all these different utensils

Simply take a shade of your choice and lightly sweep it in the corners of your eyes with a eyeshadow brush

The More The Moisturized The Better

Still Searching for The Perfect Hair Moisturizing Regimen..Well This might be for you!

For This Remedy You Will Need A

Banana

Raw Honey

Almond Oil

A Mixing Bowl

A Stir Utencil

In your mixing bowl, mash a whole banana

Next add 2 TBSP of Raw Honey

and Last 1 TBSP of Almond Oil

MIX THE Three Ingredients until There are no lumps left ( Trust me I made this mistake)

Rub the Banana Honey Almond Concoction through your root and scalp THROUGHLY

Let this sit for 30-45 minutes

This next step is the most important Rinse your hair in lukewarm Water Until it is clean of the banana (This was very hard to get out of my hair)

Apply Leave ins or Styling Products as preferred

When I did this there were was banana still slightly in my hair which was more annoying then moisturizing BUT this could work perfectly for another one of you beauties so Give it a Try Ladies

Strobe like a Pro

Strobing has become Extremely popular over the last couple of months. I am a big fan of strobing because of high bone structure. For those of you that are not familiar with the term, strobing is the highlighting of areas on your face that reflect light such as your brow bones, nose and cheekbones. It gives you an extremely beautiful glow that is Natural. Which is key for those who prefer a very natural minimal look.  So! This is quick and easy with the correct brushes you can Strobe like a Pro 😀

A Fan Brush is your best friend when strobing! It lightly dust the shimmer onto your areas of desired highlight

My Paris Hilton Strobe Kit, and Fan Brush

I usually start with my cheekbones  by using a Strobe color palette and applying the fan brush to the color of my choice

I then lightly dust my cheekbones in a upward motion straight up at an angle along my cheekbones 

I then touch up my eyebrows by using the fan brush as well directly underneath my eyebrows on the brow bone lightly blending it so it appears natural 

And your all finished Beautiful!

Strobing on Cheekbones 

Guest Post

Hi Ladies,  I am Brianna's mother,  Terry and I will be her guest poster today!  I"m a make-up wearer but I do not wear a lot of it.  What is so important is whether you wear a lot or a little you must cleanse and moisturize every night.  Make-up remover is a good source to help the cleansing process but you MUST use a moisturizer.  What I use is a cleanse first, normally I apply to my face and lather with warm water; then I pat my face dry with a towel; next I spray hydrate on a cotton ball until moist and apply in an up and down motion over my entire face and neck; after that I apply a moisture to my face.  As an added, I also apply a eye creme to my eyes to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. This keeps you're face looking great all year round.

Switch to Satin

I owe a satin pillow as well as a satin bonnet at home.  Ladies this simple switch can do you more good then bad. By wearing a silk scarf, bonnet or sleeping on a silk pillow you are reducing your chances of hair breakage, split ends and friction. Cotton pillows absorb the moisture from your hair causing dryness as well and nobody wants that!
Switch to Satin Girlies it wont hurt I promise

My satin pillow and satin bonnet I wear to bed

Spoons Are Not Just For Cereal

The title says it all.  Yes you can use a spoon for more then eating purposes and balancing on your nose when you are bored.

A spoon can be used
to heal a pimple (heat the spoon)

debuff puffy eyes (cool the spoon)

Apply mascara  (without mess by placing it under your lower lashes and on top of eyelid to ensure no messy extra mascara on places you do not want it to be)

Cat eye ( Straight handle ensures a clean and straight line for eyeliner application)

Contouring ( Place Spoon on Apples or Cheekbones and then sclupt as you would normally under the spoon starting  from your hair line to which ever point of your cheek you want to stop at) (Advanced)

PS I would use a plastic spoon it serves  the same purpose (I wouldnt want all of your silverware to disappear during breakfast or dinner time)

By placing the spoon over lashes when applying mascara you eliminate the messy annoying  black lines  where you went over your eyelid

Skincare Tip of The Week

To Have Beautiful Glowing Clear Skin We Must Take Care of It Like anything else of value to us ladies like hair nails and our bodies. In order to do so we must work daily and weekly skin treatments to our everyday routines

Tip #1 Psst you know  that phone  that you put to your face constantly CLEAN IT OFF Disinfect that thing all the oil and dirt that you have accumulated from the day is absorbed on that screen so be sure to disinfect that Phone Screen on a weekly basis

Tip #2 Wash and Moisturize your Face Daily don't just use makeup wipes that is just lazy honey! Show your skin some love by cleansing and moisturize it after a long day or an early morning I promise you will feel refreshed

I use a foaming Cleanser daily morning and night as well as a moisturizer that is oil-free due to my combination skin (dry/oily) some people think you must match products FALSE you must use the best moisturizer and cleanser for you whatever brands they maybe

My Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser (Right),
My Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Control Moisturizer (Left)

Keeping It Curly

This is yet another post for the natural hair squad. Yesterday I offered a regimen for moisturizing dry coarse hair  and today I am going to give you tips on how to keep the curls bouncy and fresh.

It is day two of my twist out and it is time for bed and I would like to maintain my curls so..

It is time to do the pineapple Method!

This can be done with a silk scarf


Fold silk scarf small enough to be a headband

Place scarf on the nap of the neck while bringing the ends of the scarf to the front

Slowly move scarf back up  neck as high as it can go

Tighten scarf in the front so that it holds ponytail

Pull back of scarf down to cover hair and pull other side up to cover the top of the hair

In the morning until hair and moisturize your hair as you would daily

My pineapple

Shine Bright like a Diamond

So I have recently become Natural and I have dry coarse hair. So I decided to find a remedy for my dry hair to add shine. So all my Natural girls this post is for you!

You will need

Apple Cider Vinegar

Water

Spray bottle

Mixing bowl

Comb

Honey

Grapeseed Oil


First you will fill your spray bottle with 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar and a Cup of Water

Spray this mixture all over your head until damp (I know it stinks)

Next you will mix in a mixing bowl 3 TBSP of honey and 1/4 Grapeseed Oil

Mixing in a blender is the best way to blend thoroughly but I used a comb and stirred until consistent

Next over top of the Apple Cider Rinsed Hair, Take the Honey Mix and apply upon your head paying special attention to your ends

Place a shower cap over top and let it sit for 30-45 minutes

When you get in the shower wash away all the products until hair is clean

After apply Leave in Conditioner of your choice and style hair as preferred

And Shine Bright like a Diamond,

Finished Apple Cider Rinse/ Honey Grapeseed Remedy

Mascara Magic

Well they call the utensil you use to bring out those lovely lashes a wand for a reason!  No Girl can resist a popping mascara that gives them the illusion of long healthy lashes but get this you can make your lashes even thicker 😱

PSST Before applying your mascara Sweep translucent powder across your lashes ! You will notice the difference it is Mascara Magic😌

Translucent Powder and My Mascara

Ombre Obession

If you want to try something new with your lipstick game?  Ombre is perfect for you.  Ombre is beautiful and can be done by the average Joe Blow.  All you need is a lip liner, lipstick and yourself! By adding ombre to your makeup regimen you can produce a breathtaking burst of colors that will give makeup artists a run for their money!

Now before I get started on instructions the MOST important thing about ombre that you need to know is that it must be done with a Dark color and a lighter color.  Having the same shades or relatively close shade will not give you the pop that you are looking for it will only washout your lovely lips SO what that being said you will need

1.A lip liner ( this should be the darker color)
2.lipstick (can be any shade as long as it is not dark)
3.Yourself


First it is important that before you apply any lipstick that you moisturize your lips with a lip balm so that those lovely lips do not appear cracked up and dry when lipstick application is finished being applied.

Next you should start outlining your lips from your cupids bow all around the outline of your natural lip shape( some prefer going a little bit over to make lips appear fuller)

After applying the dark lip liner go back over it so that every line is clean,
 you can make your lip line thin ( If you want the lighter color to be more prominent) or thick depending on if you want the darker color to be more prominent color on your lips

Next with the pink space left on your now lip lined lip  you will fill in your lips with the lipstick on the inner part of your lips 

Once you have completed this last step you may mesh your lips together to blend the two colors or with a lipstick brush if you have and Voila! You have a popping Ombre lip Girl

Mac Must Haves

I have started to stray away from MAC lipsticks because they are so expensive. But somewhere deep down I still have an obsession with MACs lip shades collection so I have constructed a list of my top 5 Must Haves of MAC lipstick

1.Antique Velvet- my absolute favorite MAC lipstick this is a rich brown color with a matte finish that is to die for! Must HAVE 

2.Diva- Every girl loves her deep burgundy lipstick and Diva is a classic and sophiscated color that adds attitude to any look

3.Ruby Woo- The classic yet vibrant Red lipstick ! It will simply "Woo" your suitors.. my favorite shade of red. 

4. Barons Rose- looking for Gold Sheen? Barons Rose gives the lips
 a popping sheen with a very complimenting bronze finish 

5. Candy Yum Yum this beautiful and playful color is just like its name.  If you need a popping bubblegum pink look no further candy yum yum is the shade for you.  paired with a dark lip liner can create a breathtaking ombre look

Pony Part Two

Yesterday I gave you the secret to a more voluminous ponytail. Today I am going to give you the secret to a longer ponytail. Here I have attached the visual tutorial showing how easy it is to elongate that pony!  This tutorial came from the thebeautydepartment.com

Va Va Volume

When we talk about hair ladies we think the bigger the better right?  Every girl throws her hair in a ponytail every once in a while.  But sometimes the ponytail can look very thin and flat.  If you want to refresh your ponytail style it is simple.  Not only simple it takes literally minutes.  No teasing hairsprays or manipulation involved that alters you hair.

You will need a small hair clip (they usually come in black and brown)  I have black only because my hair is black and it blends better in my opinion.  But Whatever your preference may be is fine.

You will put your hair in a mid to high ponytail with  two hair ties around your hair 

Next you will   in between the middle part your ponytail and place the clip of your ponytail on the hair tie that you have tied around your hair

Next you will put down the top of your ponytail that you parted in order to place the hair clip in your hair and Va Va Voom you have a more lively and fun ponytail!

Be Gone Bags ! Hello Beauty Sleep

A lot of ladies worry about their under eye areas.  Whether they are too baggy or dark around the eyes at times.  This problem can easily be concealed with the right makeup products BUT this does not help prevent this area from getting worse with age in the long run.  The best way to prevent under eye wrinkles or bags can be done easily by just taking care of the body.  Give this Beauty and Health Tip A Go!

Try Sleeping on Your Back and Use an Extra Pillow 

When you sleep on your side your face gets pressed on the pillow which leads to creasing and nasty wrinkles So Why not get rid of that habit now by changing your sleep regimen.

If you are not so much a fan of sleeping on your back like myself sleep with an extra pillow.  The pillows job is to elevate your beautiful face and flush all the extra fluids that can lead to dark puffy eyes and face. I read this information on http://www.chasingfoxes.com/health-and-beauty-tips/

I use small plush pillows for comfort

Try It Yourself Tuesday

Not a Lipstick fan? No problem I got you covered! For my ladies that like to keep it simple and hydrated I have found something that could be exciting to try right in the comfort of your home! Make your own lip balm! I found this recipe for homemade lip balm at goodshomedesign.com! Enjoy ladies!

DIY Lip Balm

You will need

1. bees wax, 
2. coconut oil
3. , a small piece of an old lipstick (for tint),
4.  a teacup of vitamin E (moisturizer)
5.   any essential oil you want for a nice smell and texture. 

Mix in a small bowl, the beeswax with the coconut oil in a small bowl and place it in the microwave for 1 minute, until the ingredients melt. 

Add the other ingredients and microwave for another 10 seconds. Pour the mix into containers and let cool in the fridge. And Bam yoiu have a yummy homemade lip balm!

Bun Fun

A bun can be a lifesaver for the girl on the go.  Up dos are low maintenance and can be very versatile when styled in the way you like.  Some prefer a more messy top knot bun while others prefer a very clean and polished bun.  I prefer my bun to have volume myself so I have found what is called the "Cotton Candy Bun" on Vanilla Extract.me. This is a fun bun that is neat at the roots and wispy volume in the up do just like cotton candy!

1. Place the hair in a high ponytail that is to your liking
2. Spray ponytails ends with hairspray 
3. Tease the ends that you have sprayed to a volume of your preference
4. Wrap the ends around into a bun and add bobby pins to secure your cotton candy bun in place
5.OPTIONAL to slick edges down with an edge control of your choice
6. And.. Boom Fun Bun 

My Fun Bun

Glamour Guide For The Face and Eyes

Following my instructional on maintenance of brushes used for makeup I have found a guide for  how to use your makeup brushes correctly for maximum results ! I hope this Guide from Cosmo helps I am a beginner myself. 😌

(Left to right)  My favorite brushes foundation blush brush, fan brush, contour brush, setting brush

Makeup Tip of The Week

It is very important that when you get glam to make sure that you are practicing good hygiene as well!
Realistically you should clean your makeup brushes at least ONCE every two weeks 

Cleaning your makeup brushes is very easy and can be done at home with ingredients in your kitchen and bathroom.

To clean your makeup brushes you will need 

• Olive oil
• Dishwasher soap or baby wash
• Mixing dish or container

1. You can clean your makeup brushes by mixing olive oil with dish wash soap or baby wash 
2. Once you have mixed the two to form a cleaner you place the brushes bristles in the cleaner  
3. Then after saturating the bristles with cleaner rinse off the brush with cold water (Be sure to wash throughly so that all cleaner is washed off of brush)
4. Allow the clean brushes to air dry by placing them on a dry paper towel  

ALRIGHT LADIES ITS TIME TO GET THAT SUMMER BODY!!!

I have found a very simple 30 day challenge that I will be participating in as well.  This challenge appears to be fun and easy to complete on a daily basis. So lets get ready to hit the beach confidently with this upbeat ab workout!  This 30 day Summer Abs Challenge came from best fitness workout makeup tutorials! 
30-Day Summer ABS Challenge

How To Get Matte in Minutes

This is my tutorial on the Matte look for the lips this look is very popular for the summer. A lot of times we buy matte lipsticks but this look can easily be achieved with products in your makeup bag. I did this in 6 minutes so it is definitely something you can add to your makeup regimen if your looking to spice up your lips !