Easy Cat Eyeliner Tutorial Cat eyeliner has got to the most unpredictable thing in makeup. You never know what shape you'll end up with. One wrong move & you'll have to think of ways to make it look right. So, here's a step-by-step tutorial: Apply eyeshadow on lid. *It's up to you whether you want to line the lower lash line or not. Products Used: Because I have hooded lids, it's important that I contour my crease. Hope you liked the tutorial! ♥ Cynthia Z * Sea of Shoes: HAIR HOW-TO I am sometimes asked how I style my hair, and while my method is far from perfect, I thought I'd show you how! My hair is pretty straight and fine naturally and I always let it air dry. Since I go about three days between washes, I like to curl it on the first day and let it mellow out into some nice waves over the next two. Let's get started! If your hair doesn't hold curl very well then you may want to put a palmful of curling mousse in it when it is halfway dry. (though I want to upgrade to one of the fancy new ones from Sultra soon!) When I'm done curling the bottom section, I mist it with Bumble and bumble Spray de Mode and comb through the curl with my fingers. Ahh!! If you want to dress it up a little, you can do a braided headband look! Find a spot on the opposite side of your head and pin it so that it blends in naturally with the rest of your hairstyle. Well, that's it!
DIY Teeth Whitening | peta2 Blog ^riza^ / CC by 2.0 Are you a soda/coffee/tea drinker (guilty, kinda guilty and guilty) lookin’ for a quick and easy way to whiten up those used-to-be pearly whites? peta2 to the rescue! The magical ingredient in today’s DIY beauty blend is strawberry (have you noticed our fruity theme on the peta2 blog?). What you’ll need: 1 ripe strawberry1/2 teaspoon of baking soda Mash the strawberry and mix it in with the baking soda. Tags: Beauty Vogue Exclusive iPad App Download the free Vogue Exclusive iPad app. Created and designed especially for the iPad, Vogue Exclusive includes never-before-seen videos, photographs, new interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage. Highlights of the Met Gala edition ($0.99): A preview of Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty with exhibition curator Andrew Bolton—plus a sneak peek at this year’s gala with event designer Raúl Àvila A personal tribute to Alexander McQueen by Vogue’s editor in chief, Anna Wintour An introduction to The Costume Institute’s galas and exhibitions by Vogue’s European editor at large, Hamish Bowles Exclusive video of inside this year’s Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute gala, with featured celebrity performances and intimate party coverage
5 Wacky but Extremely Useful Beauty Tools!: Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup Reviews, Beauty Tips and Drugstore Beauty Finds Written by Juli What do window decorations, wrapping paper and NASA have to do with makeup and beauty? A lot more than I thought! Find out more in today’s great guest post from Juli. Great things have been achieved with the simplest of inventions. Like the wheel. Epistick Facial Hair Remover If I were the manufacturer, I’d have named it The EPICstick! To use the Epistick, grab it at both ends, and bend it into an inverted U-shape. The sensation is similar to threading, a little prickly, but oh-so-worth it. Having a face clear of obvious facial hair not only makes you look fresher and cleaner, it also allows for a smoother canvas for makeup application. Mascara Guard Ever done a fantastic rainbow eyeshadow look only to ruin it by accidentally getting mascara on your lids? But those sad times are a thing of the past ever since I got the Mascara Guard. Hair Fringe Velcro What do you use to pin up your hair when you apply makeup? Me? Double Eyelid Tape Grease Pencil as “Picker-Upper” for Nail Art
Shampoo Recipe - Make Your Own Shampoo - Natural Shampoo - The Daily Green - StumbleUpon "If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive."~ Dale Carnegie We all have hair -- some more, some less. (Some of us even have it where we don't want it!) Fine, medium, coarse, light blonde, copper-brown, honey-red, ginger-twist, sun-kissed, winter wheat or ash -- no matter, it's all hair. I actually have a lot of nerve writing anything about hair. What I can write about with authority, though, is that daily care with wholesome products can help keep your hair -- if you've got it -- strong and strikingly beautiful. Now once you've made your selection and finally commence the act of shampooing, remember to always massage your scalp slowly but thoroughly with your fingertips, to vigorously stimulate the circulation of blood on the skin wrapping around your skull. I know, I know, you're automatically saying to yourself, "rinse and repeat, rinse and repeat" because every commercially produced shampoo bottle has brainwashed us to do this.
How To Style a Side Braid Here's a brand new, extra magical hair how-to by Katie of Skunkboy. 1.Start with a dramatic side part. 2. Separate a small section of hair on the side. This will be the beginning of your braid. 3.Taking that section, separate it into two smaller sections. 4. Thanks so much, Katie.
How to Apply Liquid Eyeliner - How to Apply Red Lipstick at WomansDay.com - Womans Day We asked what intimidates you most about beauty, and you answered: wearing red lipstick, committing to a new hairstyle, waxing your legs, wearing false eyelashes and applying liquid eyeliner. But don’t fear: Follow our step-by-step guides, and you’ll learn how to get each look right. 1. Red Lipstick “I shy away from red lipstick because I’m afraid it’s too flashy and will make me look like a clown.” If you’re used to wearing muted colors, a rich, saturated red may seem too bold for anything but special occasions. Application Tip“Paint on color with a lipbrush,” suggests King. A handy guide to choosing the red that complements your skin tone: Light Skin: Cool blue-based reds like Maybelline New York Color Sensational Lipcolor in Red Revival ($7.49; at drugstores) will enhance your rosy complexion. Dark Skin: Pick a red with a touch of brown to highlight the warm hints of caramel in your skin. 2. Avoid a hair “don’t” by speaking your stylist’s language. “Thin it out." “I want highlights.” 3.
Ensemble, It’s Only a Game, spring/summer 2005 Alexander McQueen (British, 1969–2010)EnsembleIt’s Only a Game, spring/summer 2005 Dress and obi-style sash of lilac and silver brocade; jacket of lilac silk faille embroidered with silk thread; top of nude synthetic net embroidered with silk thread Dress courtesy of Alexander McQueen Photograph © Sølve Sundsbø / Art + Commerce Andrew Bolton: McQueen designed the 2005 collection It’s Only a Game around the idea of a chess match between America and Japan. Each ensemble corresponded to a particular chess piece. The queen wears a short, thigh-high dress, which is wide at the hips, a silhouette based on the eighteenth century. A kimono collar, obi sash, and an undershirt beautifully embroidered to look like tattooing are all drawn from Japanese culture. In the runway show, the models moved as if they were pieces in a life-sized chess game, an idea inspired by a scene from Harry Potter. Naomi Campbell: Everything was extreme. In McQueen’s Words Another Magazine, Spring/Summer 2005 Related Video
10 Most Embarrassing Beauty Problems Solved We're delving into some of the more unpleasant body and hair issues to which none of us are immune. Dr. Diane Berson, dermatologist and Olay Professional Alliance member, has tips, tricks and at-home solutions for the 10 common beauty issues no one wants to talk about (or have in their Google search history). MORE: Beauty Issues that Signal Health Problems Cold Sores"If you get cold sores regularly, get a prescription for an oral medication that can be started at the first sign of a cold sore," Dr. MORE: All About Lips WartsTry at-home treatments that contain a high percentage of salicylic acid--brands like Compound W make pads and bandages with the solution pre-applied. QUIZ: How Healthy is Your Skin? Dandruff"Dandruff, also known as seborrheic dermatitis, is a skin condition that causes flaking and redness above the eyebrows, on the chest, underarms, the corners of mouth, as well as the scalp," Dr. QUIZ: Do You Have Healthy Hair? Hairy MolesDon't worry, you're not becoming Teen Wolf.
Watermark Tee by Sweet Verbana Hello U-Create readers! I am so excited to be guest posting here today. It just so happens to be my first guest post and I'm still a little shocked that it's here at Ucreate, one of my favorite blogs! A little bit about me.. I'm from a little town called Keller, Texas. I'm a junior at Texas A&M University (whoop!). I'm working on my education degree and expect to be an elementary school teacher in just two short years. When I'm not busy studying for classes, I love to sew. I just started blogging in May and have already met all kinds of wonderful women, I hope you'll stop by and say hi too! Watermark Tee Tutorial What I love about this project is that it's completely customizable. Materials: Elmer's Blue Gel Glue (it must be the blue gel, white won't work) Fabric Dye (RIT is my tried and true brand) A white cotton Tee, Tank, Dress etc. Tutorial: If you're unfamiliar with Batiking, it's a method of dyeing fabric in which you create a design with a dye- resist. Step 1: Prepare Step 2: Design
Pamper and Primp - StumbleUpon 10 Baking Soda Beauty Recipes Baking soda is useful far beyond the kitchen. You probably know that you can clean your house with baking soda, but did you know it can also come in handy as part of your beauty regimen? Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, which helps to regulate pH, and that makes it great for beauty recipes. How does it work? Baking Soda helps items maintain the perfect acidity level and can also buffer substances from further pH changes. These dual capabilities allow it to neutralize odors, such as in your refrigerator, and maintain a pH level, such as in laundry water. Facial Scrub: You can give yourself an inexpensive and invigorating body scrub and facial. Conditioner: We all know the benefits of vinegar to your hair, but baking soda has a place as well. Do you use baking soda in your beauty regimen? Image Credit: Baking Soda photo via Shutterstorck Get non-toxic and cruelty free beauty and health tips from FeelGoodStyle!
Ensemble, autumn/winter 2010–11 Alexander McQueen (British, 1969–2010)Ensemble Autumn/winter 2010–11 Dress and glove of printed silk satin; underskirt of duck feathers painted gold Courtesy of Alexander McQueen Photograph © Sølve Sundsbø / Art + Commerce Andrew Bolton: When Alexander McQueen died in February of 2010, he left this collection, called Angels and Demons, unfinished in his studio. Sarah Burton, McQueen’s chief designer for many years, helped to complete it. Sarah Burton: It was very much inspired by handcraft and the idea that in a way in our culture there’s the loss of the artisan, the loss of people doing things with their hands and making beautiful artisanal clothing or carvings or paintings or sculpture. And he looked at all the old masters and he looked at sort of medieval arts and religious iconography. There was still a modernity in the way that the fabrics were developed. In McQueen’s Words Harper’s & Queen, April 2003 “For me, what I do is an artistic expression which is channeled through me.