Wacky Beauty Tips That Work - Yahoo! Shopping You've been told this line before: "Okay, I know it's weird but ..." What follows is surprising advice — about anything from clearing up a zit to taming a flyaway — that totally does the trick. Call it word-of-mouth beauty. Sure, these tips might sound strange at first ("You put diaper cream where?!"), but there's a logic to them. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. Reprinted with permission from Hearst Communications, Inc. More from Cosmopolitan: How to Snag a Rich Guy Decode His Body Language Look drop dead gorgeous for an evening with friends - Lifestyle Sharmili Rajput, marketing director, Oriflame India, tells all the girls out there that an evening, out with friends, requires you to know your makeup well... Sharmili Rajput, marketing director, Oriflame India, tells all the girls out there that an evening, out with friends, requires you to know your makeup well... 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. — As told to Priyadarshini Nandy
Fun Friday - DIY Beach Hair - asuyeta [ah-soo-yeh-tah] clothes &accessories. handmade with love. - StumbleUpon I love the messy hair/bohemian look. I also love the beach. So, here is a DIY Sea Salt Beach Hair Spray that I can not live without anymore! The hair just looks so pretty, just like after a day at the beach. Here you go, the tutorial on how to make the beach hair spray: Here is what you'll need: ♥ Coconut Oil ♥ Sea Salt ♥ Vodka ♥ Hair Gel ♥ Spray Bottle ♥ Measuring Cups Here is how do make your very own beach spray: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. You look so beautiful! Now all you need is a beautifully handmade piece of clothing to finish of the look: {click on images to shop!} Now it's your turn! ♥ Erika PS. Want more radness delivered conveniently to your inbox?
Romantic Do-it-Yourself Hairstyles Looking extremely feminine and glamorous doesn't always require professional styling skills or tools. For certain special occasions, such as a date, we look for sweet, bohemian hairstyles that can be done in no time, with a minimum amount of effort. Take a look to these adorable romantic do-it-yourself hairstyles and draw your inspiration. 10 Feb, 2011 Romantic hairstyles will always represent a versatile and practical choice. If you want something natural, try a cute twist by creating a side parting. What can be more romantic than long, soft wavy or curly hair? If there is one hairstyle that proved its eternal character that is the classic updo. Another romantic way to instantaneously upgrade a simple bun is to add braids. For girls who are more into the effortless style, braids are perfect, whether you choose a side fishtail plait or a simple side braid.
8 Beauty Breakthrough Products That Make Life Easier Photo credit: iStock Photography Were you ever one of those girls in high school who needed over an hour to get ready? Back in '91, my Conair curling iron and I were BFFs. And while I still agree that beauty takes time, as a busy mom, time is something in short supply around my house. That is why I would like to celebrate my favorite additions to the drug store aisles over the last few years. 1. For women who do not just "glow" but sweat (I personally put a field hand during harvest to shame just running errands), these effective anti-perspirant and deodorant combinations are a godsend. Try it: Dove Clinical Protection Cool Essentials $7, Secret Clinical Strength Advanced Solid $8. 2. If that clinical-strength roll-on gets white stripes on your little black dress, it will come right off with one of these nifty mistake removers. Try It: Gal Pal Deoderant Remover $9, Miss Oops Rescue Sponge $12. 3. 4. 5. You can use these little slanted razor blades to groom your brows, sure. 6. 7. 8.
12 Items a Lady Should Keep in Her Purse- MotorCity Moxie Several years ago, I enjoyed purse shopping. I stayed with the fashionable handbags, purses, pocket-books or whatever you like to call it. As of late, purses have become burdensome. Oftentimes, they hurt my shoulder, and they turn into big hole for me to get lost in. Though a purse is meant to add some element of organization to my life, it’s usually the opposite. I do carry pursues. Baby wipes-These come in handy not only after a tinkle, but also to do a quick wipe down in the ladies room.Perfume-Not the entire bottle, just an aspirator will do. Fully charged phone- Keeping the phone charged is necessary in case of an emergency. What items do keep in your purse at all times? Get The Moxie Manifesto Your weekly To-Do Tactics to help you BE GOOD, LOOK GOOD and DO BETTER! It's free! I respect your email privacy.
8 hair care treatments you can make yourself | MNN - Mother Nature Network - StumbleUpon Eggs, yogurt and honey are, at first glance, all components of a tasty breakfast — but they also happen to be hair treatment ingredients, and affordable, all-natural ones at that. And they're not the only ones. Did you know, for instance, that the oils in avocados more closely resemble our own skin's oils than any product in the beauty aisle does? Or that the mild acidity in lemon is an effective — and gentler — alternative to chemical-laden products? Next time your locks need a lift, save money by using one of these kitchen fixes. For all hair types "The [raw] egg is really the best of all worlds," says Janice Cox, author of "Natural Beauty at Home". To use: For normal hair, use the entire egg to condition hair; use egg whites only to treat oily hair; use egg yolks only to moisturize dry, brittle hair, Cox says. For dull hair To Use: Massage 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt into damp hair and let sit for 20 minutes. For itchy scalp For limp or fine hair For dry or sun-damaged hair
10 Shapes for Your Eyeshadow This article is especially for those of you who may feel stuck with your everyday makeup look and desire to branch out, but just can’t seem to figure out the best way to do it. Whether you are new to makeup, or a pro, we hope you find these ten eyeshadow shapes useful! Highlights: Makeup is, after all, just a trick of the light. By highlighting certain areas, you can easily create the illusion of a brighter eye. Using lighter shades in areas to help them stand out, and deeper shades to add depth, pushing them back. My favorite sweet spots to highlight are the inner corner of the eye, the center of the eyelid, and along the brow bone. Different Eyeshadow Shapes: There are countless ways for one to use eyeshadows. Bust out the box and experiment with a new eye shape today! Inner Corner: Add a darker shadow to the inside of the lid. Outer Corner: Adding dark shades to the outer corner of the lid is flattering to most eye shapes, but particularly for those with close set eyes. Both Corners:
9 Charmingly Delightful Beauty Techniques from All Over the World &8230; - StumbleUpon Beauty techniques are highly beneficial, but some of them are incredibly recycled. What I mean is, in my life, I always get the same pieces of advice. My friends and family members always share the same beauty techniques – and yes, they're extremely helpful, but sometimes I'd like to hear something new, wouldn't you? In that spirit, I've gathered some amazing beauty techniques from all over the world! If you've ever wanted to know how women from India keep their hair so lustrous or how Scandinavian women keep their complexions so flawless, I've got you covered! My godfather's ex-wife (convoluted, I know) is a native of Australia.
Katherine Heigls hair hits and misses Katherine Heigl We've been fans of Katherine Heigl since her days as Izzie Stevens on Grey's Anatomy, and we've been following her hair antics ever since. With her new movie, One for the Money, coming out this Friday, we're taking a walk down memory lane and recapping some of Heigl's hair dos and don'ts. Blonde bombshell When she first caught our attention as Izzie Stevens on Grey's Anatomy in 2005, Katherine Heigl was sporting long blonde locks. Photo credit: Nikki Nelson / WENN Curly chick Heigl has proven that she loves to chop her locks for a change. Photo credit: Adriana M. Check out more celebrity hairstyles >> More Katherine Heigl Katherine Heigl always knew she'd adopt Exclusive: Katherine Heigl stalks her ex in One for the Money Katherine Heigl: Marriage poster child Light brown locks Katherine knows how to skirt between the extremes of dark and light hair, and she did so here at the U.K. film premiere of her film The Ugly Truth in 2009. Photo credit: WENN.com Brunette babe
6 secrets I learned at makeup artist school - StumbleUpon total-beauty TODAY Style TODAY Jan. 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM ET Totalbeauty.com / By Sharon Yi, TotalBeauty.com You could say that I have a love/hate relationship with makeup. But then there are those days when my liner refuses to go on straight, my bronzer makes me look like an Asian Snookie, or my lashes refuse to curl. I had one of those days last week, and after walking into work wearing two very different winged tips on my eyes, my editor assigned me a new story: Go to makeup school and write about it. Want to see the best techniques I picked up without spending the thousands of dollars (and crazy amount of time) it takes to go to makeup school yourself? Lesson No. 1: Spend some bucks on your tools At Napoleon Perdis' Makeup Academy in Hollywood, Rebecca Prior, NP's National Educator, begins the first lesson by introducing us to our tools. Here are the eight basic brushes you need: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Once you have your tools, you need to know how to hold them.