Nails. Last night I suffered through watched Something Borrowed on DVD.
I heard all the terrible reviews, but being the big Kate Hudson fan I am, I thought I needed to see it for myself. Unfortunately, I can’t get those two hours back, but I did spot a cute mani on Kate in one scene. It was a modern french manicure with a beige base, black tips, and a little bit of gold. Cue the lineup! Start with clean nails and a thin coat of base. Next, apply two coats of beige polish to the entire nail. After the beige polish is bone dry, apply french manicure strips to each nail. More drying time! Adding the gold line is the trickiest part. I sealed everything up with two good coats of the all-in-one base (which actually helped mask some of the imperfections). Beauty. Don't worry I know it's Tuesday!
But I thought I would show you my nails from yesterday, which I did to cheer up the start of the week! Yes, kind of crazy but it works! Every time I look down at my nails with little different moustaches on them it makes me smile. Well I find moustaches in general hilarious but on my nails it's even better. I took my inspiration from the above picture and have to say I think I need to put one of those moustache mugs on my Christmas List!
To actually create the moustaches I have to admit it can be a bit tricky especially doing it with your other hand but I did do it with a fine tipped Sharpie pen which did help! Makeup. Photo: lilylock.tumblr.com/post design: eunice chun Every single Winter I swear that I’m not going to let my face get dry, irritated and chapped.
But life gets in the way, I forget to stay on top of it and before I know it, the corners of my lips are cracked and my chin is so dry and irritated that it even has little rash-like bumps on it! Then I spend the next month trying to turn it around, but the heavy emollient creams strong enough to tackle the chapped skin only inflame and irritate the rash, causing dermatitis and break outs, landing me in my dermatologist’s office, hoping my insurance will cover it!!
It’s enough to drive a woman nuts. Makeup 101- Basic Makeup Techniques & Makeup Geek - Tips, Video Tutorials, Reviews, & More! - StumbleUpon. Hair. Braids, pleats, or plaits—whatever you call them, we're absolutely loving all things twisted in hair this season.
Beautylish brings you the three hottest braid trends this season and three easy braid DIY tutorials to replicate the look yourself. Who needs a headband when you can make one from your hair! We're loving this European, Heidi-inspired front braid that you can style into an updo or wear with your hair down. See how easy it is to give yourself a plait with Imogen's tutorial. It's easy to give your braids a little extra something with ribbons, flowers, bows, and any other accessories you can think of. The fishtail braid (or Herringbone braid) became a popular trend among celebrities and fashion mavens this year, and we too adore the sea-inspired style. How To Put Your Hair Up In A Cute Bun.
Comb your hair carefully to eliminate any tangles or knots.Take some hair from the top of your head. 3.
Tie off this hair with a hair elastic. 4. Don't pull off the ends. 5. Things to make. Help your skin survive unpredictable weather with these two essential steps: exfoliation and moisturization.
Skin-cell buildup leads to dryness, poor circulation and blemishes. Exfoliation eliminates these dead cells, revealing fresh skin that is better able to absorb moisture. And guys, take note: While men’s skin tends to be oilier than women’s, men may be more prone to epidermal dehydration. Food: Avocado Purpose: Moisturizer The scoop: Loaded with vitamins A, B, C and E, as well as potassium and fat, avocado is the perfect moisturizer. Recipe: Take a spent avocado peel and using gentle upward strokes, lightly massage your face with the inside of the peel. Food: Cucumber The scoop: Cucumbers contain compounds known to tighten pores and reduce inflammation, which is why they’re the classic choice for minimizing puffiness around the eyes.
Recipe: Puree 1 tablespoon each of cucumber and parsley. Food: Oatmeal Purpose: Exfoliant and moisturizer. Maskcara - StumbleUpon. The best stuff in life is free.
Like sunshine, blue skies and THE OCEAN…if you have access to it, that is. 25 Beauty Tips Reusing Household Items - Homemade Beauty Tips on ELLE. 1.
Old Buttons Repurpose spare buttons by using them to keep pairs of earrings together: Most buttons have at least two holes in them, so simply place an earring in each opening to neatly store when not wearing. Photo: Jupiter Images 2. Eyebrow Brush Stuck without a lint-remover? Use this handy makeup tool to remove unwanted fuzz from your shirt. 3.