Archive | January, 2012

Straighten Yourself Out!

7 Jan

One thing you can not be cheap about is your flat-iron.  I have been flat ironing my hair for 15 years and I used to buy those cheap flat irons and let me tell you, THEY DESTROY YOUR HAIR!  You also have to replace them constantly.  The first time I used a high-end flat-iron, it changed my life!  I couldn’t believe how easy it would glide through my hair and how it cut down the straightening time.  Also, the more expensive irons get really hot which is what you want.  This way you only have to do one or two passes on each section of hair to get it straight.  I had my last expensive iron for 8 years!  When it stopped working I was devastated, but then I bought the GHD Classic Style Flat Iron ($185 www.ghdhair.com).  It is just as good as my old one if not better!  I also love the fact that my hair salon uses this flat-iron so I feel like when they style my hair it will be easy for me to “re-create” the same style at home.  This flat-iron is great because you can straighten your hair, but the edges of the iron are curved so you can also use it as a curling iron or  create waves in your hair.  It makes my mornings so much easier, especially if I don’t have time to wash my hair.  If you have curly or wavy hair and want to get it straight, try this iron, I think it will do the trick.  Trust me this is an investment you must make!

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Make Your Eyeshadow Last Forever!

6 Jan

 

 

I have tried every eyeshadow base and primer and when I say “every”  I mean literally every top brand that has one, I finally found one that actually works!  Urban Decay Eye Shadow Primer Potion ($19 www.urbandecay.com) is the only eyeshadow primer that will make your eyeshadow last all day and WILL NOT crease!  It is even guaranteed to last 24+ hours!  Even make-up artists at other ‘top of the line’ cosmetic brands have even mentioned it to me.  It comes in an easy squeeze tube and I just put a small  amount on the back of my hand.  Then I use my ring  finger and apply it to my eye lid and brow area.  You only need a little bit, it takes a couple of times to see how much you like.  Then you let it dry for about 60 seconds and then put your eyeshadow on right over it.  You can apply it with a brush if you prefer.  It will wash off easily with make-up remover, but it comes off just fine with my face wash.  I have not had any creases in my eye shadow since I started using this.  The tube is huge and you only need a little bit so it will last for quite a while.  I have the original formula, but it comes in 3 other shades that have metallic tones and you can even wear those alone as shadows or use them as highlighters.  This has made eyeshadow application so much easier and if you are struggling to keep your shadow in place, you need this potion!!

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If You Can’t Dye Them…Hide Them!

5 Jan

For anyone with color treated hair, it is always a pain when your roots start to show….My hair color is pretty close to my natural hair color but sometimes in the front I need a little “touch up” on the roots just until the next time I go into the salon.  I have tried hair powder, pens, eyeshadow etc. to try to get the best thing to cover my roots.  One day while searching on the internet, I came across Color Mark Pro ($22 www.colormarkpro.com).  It is an amazing root touch up that is a liquid!  It goes on really smooth with a wand that looks like a lip gloss applicator.  I have found this to be the best because when it dries you don’t have any residue and you can’t tell anything is on your hair.  It simply blends in with your hair and washes out with your next shampoo.  It doesn’t have any harsh chemicals so there will be no damage to your hair.  You can even brush your hair after it dries and it will remain in place.   It dries in about 60 seconds so you don’t have to wait forever before you finish styling your hair.  There are 12 shades that come in a range from black, blonde, red, and brunette.  I have had my bottle for about a year and I still have plenty left!  If you need that quick touch up give this a try, it is a little blessing in disguise!

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Drink Your H20!

4 Jan

I absolutely hate water.  I don’t know why but I have hated drinking water my whole life.  I am trying to get better about it and I must say it has become easier as I am getting older.  I am always reading how one of the best ways to great skin and great health is drinking enough water everyday.  I don’t think it really matters if you drink it out of a fancy water bottle or straight from the kitchen sink, really it just matters if you drink it!  I try to drink at least 48-64oz. It is hard and some days are better than others.  To make it easier on myself I have a water bottle that is 33oz so I know that once I drink two, I have reached my goal.  Drinking only two bottles seems like a lot less than drinking a bunch of smaller glasses…it is all psychological.  Anyways, no matter how your drink it, make sure you stay hydrated so that your skin and health are at their best!  CHEERS!

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No More Dark Circles!

2 Jan

I have very pale skin and when I am tired I don’t get puffiness under my eyes but I do get dark circles.  I have always just used concealer, but recently I tired Bobbi Brown Corrector ($22 www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com).  You apply it to your under eye area before applying concealer.  I had one of the Bobbi Brown Artists apply this and I had so many compliments throughout the day that I had to buy it!  It really brightens up your under eye area and makes you look AWAKE!  I apply it directly to my skin with a concealer brush and then blend it in using my ring finger.  It does feel a little sticky at first but once you blend it in, you can’t tell it is on your skin at all.  Then you apply your concealer directly on top.   There are 12 colors so you can easily find one to match your skin tone.  I really recommend this for anyone that has dark circles or needs that extra “Under Eye Pick Me Up” in the morning.

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