5 Kitchen Tips For Your Sore Muscles

I found some really cute ideas for products out of your kitchen to use. Not just for your face but your hair, your nails and more. I am thinking about writing about it so here are a few tips from your kitchen.. It's starting to get warmer and that means more of you are going back outside to exercise. After being inside all winter there is a good chance you just might be overdoing it and your muscles are hurting. How about trying these nature tips from your kitchen to help ease those achy muscles.

1: Fill a sock with uncooked rice (not to compactly) tie a knot in the end, and heat it in the microwave for four or five minutes. Place the warm sock on your back, neck, forehead or anywhere you maybe feeling pain. Try it for ten minutes. The reusable heating pad conforms wherever applied. Simple and free.

2-How about another one for helping with sore muscles. Try using Baby powder like a massage oil, it lubricating the skin to reduce friction the greasy mess of oil.

3-Don't forget to drink your Gatorade to soothe and rejuvenate your achy muscles. Gatorade will quickly replenish your body with carbohydrates.

4-Massage a generous amount of yellow mustard into sore muscles and then cover it with a washcloth dampened with warm water. Wait for about 15 minutes, allowing the heat from the mustard penetrate your body, then just rinse it off clean.

5-Mix a tablespoon of horseradish into half a cup of olive oil. Let it set for< about 30 minutes so that the horseradish infuses with the oil. Massage the spicy oil into sore muscles for instant relief. How about that?
Would you ever think that in your kitchen is a store of goodies to replace all those costly products. Just remember that anything
you do be careful and follow all your doctors instructions.

What do you use for your sore muscles?

Nail Polish And Simple Care For The Bottles??

I am in of those moods again.. And to share it, I thought I would share some odd things about nail polish, caring for your bottles. Yeah one of those odd moods.

No matter what you paid it, caring for your new found treasure at the drugstore  or that had to have Chanel color of nail polish, caring for the bottle is just had to have is just as important as caring for your nails is. With proper care and storage you can help lengthen the life of your nail polish.
Polish standard shelf life is about 2 years. Now caring for this so they last longer? Well these are a few I came across..
 We have all heard about keeping polish in the refrigerator is a good idea but really that's one big mistake.
 On My Nails Today:

Caty Perry-Wrinkle by Above the Curve

Who ever thought of that idea was nuts especially if you got 100's of bottles!! And who reading this doesn't have that many or more?  All polishes were created in a lab before you get them, they were created tested and developed within a certain ranges of temperature.

 By putting them in the refrigerator you are messing up how the chemicals in the polish work together.

I don't know about you, but my family would get pissed off if I told them:

"Humm  no sorry you can't use the refrigerator any longer, I am storing nail polish in it!" :)

Sure the first application of a cold polish might go on smooth but as your natural body heat warms up the polish on your nails it might begin to change as well as the polish within the bottle. No one likes dealing with bubbling and stringing and gloppy separated mess!!


The photo below was what I did.. This is not a great idea on keeping your nail polish. I mean really who does this? (I did, bad bad me)

 The best way to store them is in a dark cool drawer. Some of the neatest ideas for storage comes from those who love polish so much they blog about it!!

(I bought this at a thrift store for about $10.00. It got really deep drawers but boy can it hold a ton of polishes!)


 Now polishes might look pretty sitting on your desk, just keep them out of the sun cause that can cause some colors to fade. After applying your polish, take time to wipe off around the opening of your bottle and don't use cotton balls a paper towel is better.

A little nail polish remover will remove any polish that might be on the edged helping give your bottle a airtight seal and prolong the life of your favorite polish.
Just a few simple ideas, And to come to think about it, I am starting to run out of room.. Can you believe that? LOL  How do you store your polish?

Simple Rose

I took this photo a few days ago. I have red roses that seem to grow very well in my front yard without me doing anything. I just thought I would share it with you today.

7 Simple Weight Loss Tips

Read on to check out my simple list of weight loss tips :)
Here is most the end of January and I am sure a few of you may of already forgotten what you decided your New Years resolutions even are. Well for those trying to lose weight for real, here are a few tips to help you out. Really easy to do but so many forget. I for one need to exercise more often than I do.

1. Exercise on a regular basis - One of the best ways to prevent gaining weight is to get enough exercise. However, there is no need to go through strenuous ones. Just doing regular cardiovascular routines would already help a lot, such as swimming, jogging, biking, and walking. Just make sure to combine it with an effective diet program, so that you can reach your goals.(if you do nothing but walk 30 minutes a day you are helping yourself)
2. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables - Eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables would ensure that your skin is well hydrated. Aside from that, since they are filled with dietary fiber, you can also maintain your weight more effectively. Fiber can actually suppress your appetite in a natural way, and it can also help your body in flushing out harmful toxins. Cut back on your cheese intake. That will help you right there.. simple huh?
3. Eat more times in a day but in lesser portions - If you really need to lose weight, instead of eating only 3 times in day, increase it to 5 times, but be mindful of the portions. Eating more times can actually boost your metabolism, which can facilitate burning more fats and calories. You need to make sure that you are eating lesser amounts of foods each time though, so that you won’t gain weight.  Easy way to do it is to eat half of what is on your plate, no matter the size of the plate!
4. Increase your daily physical activities to lose weight - If you don’t want to exercise, but you need to lose weight, there are actually other things that you can do to achieve your goal. Aside from dieting, you can lose weight by increasing your daily physical activities. Such activities can include walking towards the grocery store, parking your car blocks away from your office, using the stairs instead of the elevator, and such.
5. Follow a healthy diet - Having a healthy diet means that you would provide your body with the nutrients that it needs, such as protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. When you have adequate amounts of these nutrients, you would be able to maintain a more radiant skin, better body figure, and healthier hair.
6. Eat slower - When you eat in a slower pace, you would end up with lesser amounts of food in your stomach. This is because, your body would take a certain amount of time to send a signal to your brain that it is already full. Thus, when you eat slower, you would already feel that you are already satisfied, even when you have not consumed the usual amount of foods that you eat yet.

Don’t starve yourself to lose weight - In losing weight, there are certain diet programs, which are pretty restrictive, in which they make you starve to achieve your goals. When you starve yourself, such as going through fasting, your body may go through a state, in which it would lower down your metabolism. Aside from that, even if you lose weight through it, you could look saggy for losing lots of moisture.

 When you have lost a few pounds, don't treat yourself to food, try something more fun like nail polish! Doesn't add weight and it makes you look pretty no matter what!

Basics of skincare - tools of the trade

Did you know for basic skincare the magic number is four? There are three basic steps you do twice a day and one step you do twice a week at most.

The three basic everyday skincare needs are:

1- cleansing

2- toners

3- moisturizers

4- would be your specialty products such as mud masks, exfoliation for example.

What are cleansers?

These are specialty formulated products meant to remove grime, and makeup from your skin, without over-drying it. They clean off old makeup, dirt, oils. They come in different types, creams, lotions, gels and bars of soap. Cleansing with a bar soap is one of the oldest most efficient cleanser, but it may not be the best for your skin. Creams and lotions are easy to use; just massage into your skin to lift dirt and remove with warm water or tissue it off.

What are toners, fresheners, astringents?

They are specialty formulated liquids mostly with alcohol as one of the main ingredient. Alcohol is usually the active ingredient in toners; it makes your skin feel fresh and cool because it evaporates quickly. It can also temporarily minimize your pores by plumping up the skin around them. The percentage of alcohol differs from product to product. In fact you may find that astringent, toners, and fresheners as part of the label for the same product. The three are pretty much interchangeable in meaning as well as product.

There are a few differences to point out, astringents usually have the highest percentage of alcohol and mostly used for acne care. There are water-based toners that are formulated especially for mature skin or any skin type that cannot tolerate the over-drying that alcohol can do. When checking labels, look for products where the word alcohol is closest to the last on the list of ingredients.

What are moisturizers? They come in many names, types and ingredients. From your real basic to eye creams, serums, wrinkle cream, day and night creams, anti-aging, dry skin, oily skin, acne. Each moisturizer type is meant to do it's job working with the rest of what you apply. Serums are applied first, eye cream and then your moisturizer best suited for your skin type, your age and need. "Layering" your moisturizers makes best use of everything you apply; as you get older the more types of specially moisturizers and serums you will need. No matter their price tag, no one moisturizer will give your mature skin what it needs. Depending on your skins needs, age and even time and seasons all play a part in which moisturizer will be needed. Moisturizers are usually a lotion or cream meant to help your skin retain moisture. They also return some of the natural oils lost during cleansing /toning process. Moisturizers stay on your skins surface depending on type and ingredients and only penetrate just deep enough to help your skin renew itself. One of the big reasons why cleansing and moisturizing your face at night is so important. Moisturizers slow down moisture loss with a protective film. They also help offset any tightness and help plump up the fine lines so they are less noticeable, making your skin feel softer. Night creams generally are heavier than day creams. Eye creams usually contain active ingredients to tighten under your eyes, help fight dark circles and help smooth away fine lines and delay the formulation of wrinkles.

Other products are used to exfoliate and remove dead skin cells on the top layer of your skin so that it speeds up cell regeneration. They are not products you would use every day, most are used no more than twice a week. They include your mud mask, and other products that exfoliates made with ingredients like fruit seeds, oatmeal, clay for example. They help improve your skin texture and appearance. Masks are best used once a week due to the fact most are made with clays and can be over-drying. Most Exfoliates can come in different ingredients that make them not as hard on your face as clay masks can be. In fact you can find lots of recipes for both masks and exfoliates you can make with items found in your kitchen! Test always before trying anything new you create on the inside of your elbow and check with your dermatologist if you got questions.

There you go! Next time you go to buy something new to help keep Mother Nature a bit longer away, I hope this helps.

5 Instant Beauty Tricks for Your Nails

Having nice looking hands and nails show that you care about how you look. When we talk we tend to talk with our hands as well as voice. It takes away from how we look over all if our cuticles are dry and hangnails, nails are bitten off, chipped polish, rough looking over all.

 Here are a few tips to help your hands and fingernails look as good as you can possible do at home:
1~ Always protect your hands and nails when doing any dirty work. You can protect your nails by digging into a soft cake of soap before working. Wearing gloves always works!
2~ Just did a at home manicure? To lengthen the life of your manicure and help keep your polish chip-proof, try applying the last coat over the tip and under the nail. Seal it with a top coat. You can dry your polish quickly by holding them under a hairdryer set at "cool". Nail polish quick dry sprays will in fact cause your polish to chip faster so use them with care. You can set your nail polish faster if you run them under cool water, but its better if you don't.
3~ Cleanse stubborn dirty fingernails with a white pencil dipped in peroxide. Got flreckles or brown spots on the back of your hands? Try lightning them by rubbing a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil. Over time the spots will fade.
4~ To make your nails look longer, leave a narrow length of nail on each side unpolished, just about of a toothpick. The color of your nail polish makes a difference as well. Dark polish looks amazing on really short nails.
5~ With the change of the seasons can bring on splitting nails when going from hot to cold or cold to hot. If your nails are splitting excessively try to avoid wearing nail polish for a few weeks. Start soaking your nails in olive oil once a day for about 15 minutes and massage it into your nails, the nail bed and leave a little on your nails at night. Over-drying weather can cause your nails issues, so watch for it.
Sometimes something as simple as drinking lots of water can help your nails too. Applying hand lotion when ever you can and massaging it into the base of your nails helps them too. Be careful using those hand cleansers all the time as they can will dry out your hands and nails while helping you be germ free.

Copyright 2012 Kim Snyder Overall Beauty Your favorite online beauty store with Indie brands of nail polish in hot trendy colors, Magic Lash Eye Lash Enhancer to bring out the sexy in you..Overall Beauty Minerals in show off your eyes in style, natural skincare bath & body and so much more!

7 budget tips on saving money when planning your wedding

Wow with too many friends getting married and having been the bridesmaid; finally it's your turn! He has asked you to marry him. But with very little money how are you going to have an amazing wedding now?

Seven Tips in no real order to save you money when planning your wedding.
1- one of the best ways is cut back your guest list. Think about only those who are the most important and don't feel you have to invite anyone out of obligation.
2- do your own makeup. There are simple products like Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer that can give you lashes as if you spend lots of money on eyelashes. Even better than fake lashes. Visit http://overallbeauty.com to get yours.
3- have everyone do each others nails and toes. You can't share makeup but you can share nail polish. Think of a simple pale pink or nudes. You want your photos to look amazing years from now.
4-have a morning or early afternoon wedding. Saves money on having brunch instead a full dinner with everything a dinner would have. Times by X number of people it can really add up.
5- serve only champagne or wine instead of a full bar. Have self- serve so there is no need for a bartender either.
6- you can save money by just have a wedding in less popular wedding months. Think about months like Feb. or Nov. instead.
7-prices for having a outdoor wedding vary depending on the region. Look are places outside big cities. If possible check with your friends to see who may have a big backyard.
Hope these tips help!
Copyright 2012 Kim Snyder
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Picking the Right Makeup Bag for You

If you don’t care for a bulky makeup case (usually metal) yet you want to keep your makeup collection as organized as possible, you can opt in to buying a makeup bag. These days most makeup bags come in trendy styles and colors.
There are some makeup bags that can even pass up for a fashionable handbag. The best part about makeup bags is, they are more portable and convenient. If you want to carry just the basic beauty essentials while you’re on the go, then a makeup bag is the best idea for you.
What is a makeup bag? It can look small yet spacious enough to carry the basics such as eye shadows, lipstick or lip gloss, blush, mascara, and a compact press powder with a mirror, even a few makeup brushes if need be.
Since there are hundreds in the market to choose from, it would be better to know the important things to consider in getting the right makeup bag for yourself. A makeup bag is designed to carry limited amount of makeup. That is why it usually carries just the basics in beauty everyday essentials. Although it is generally small, makeup bags also come in different sizes. And its size usually affects its price.
Thus, in choosing a makeup bag, consider first the number of makeup items you generally carry with you everyday. Get the one that would exactly fit all your makeup items in such a way that it wouldn’t overcrowd and eventually strain the bag. Choosing makeup bags that have special inside pockets for a particular type of makeup would also be a practical choice.
The Makeup Matte is one type of makeup bag. It works great for those who use mineral makeup, with its pockets it can carry all that you need. Getting a makeup bag with pockets not only does it save you more space but keep your makeup items more organized and easy to find. Just imagine the hassle of emptying the entire bag just to find a small makeup item because it has no special pocket. So always consider the functionality of the makeup bag before purchasing.
Finally, choose a makeup bag that has good quality material that won’t easily tear. Aside from being sturdy, make sure that the material is also easy to clean. Nylon and vinyl- made makeup bags are often the popular choice because of its flexibility, and sturdiness. It can also be easily cleaned by just wiping it with a damp cloth.
There are some makeup bags that are handcrafted, they make great gifts as well. Don’t forget that price and brand is not an assurance of the quality of the makeup bag. Just because it has a brand name on the makeup bag doesn't make it any better or worse.
There are more affordable bags that sport the same quality as the branded ones. Always be critical and wise in buying and always keep in mind that size, functionality,and material are what really matter in choosing the right makeup bag for your precious makeup essentials. If you tend to carry your makeup around with you in a pastic baggy its time to look into getting yourself a makeup bag. I hope these tips help you on deciding which is the best type for you.

What this for? Nail what?

I just got these in the mail. The little spoon like things remove. It clicks open so you can take the little spoons out.


-I played around with one to see what I thought of it. I think it's a type of nail wheel?



Not the best photos cause I am on my iTouch doing this. Was thinking of offering them as another choice but I'm not sure yet. Http://overallbeauty.com I put Christmas nail decals to see what would happen.

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Nail polish crazy days

It has been so wild the past few days! Ozotic shipment came in, then my Glitter Gals came in. It's was little bottles of Lizard Belly all in a row. We still have a few left. Check them out here: http://overallbeauty.com/catalog/nails-glitter-polish-c-193_176.html
I keep trying to give the website updated on how many we have of each. But that changes like almost hourly. Lol
Been having a really fun chat by email about men wearing polish. This guy bought a few BB Nail Polish for Men and has been trying to get his girlfriend to wear it too. I think wearing polish is better than getting a tattoos of a girls name right? What do you do if you break up? Just odd thoughts from a very happy tired website owner. :)



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Eye Shadow - Top 12 Tips On How To Apply It Perfectly

Your makeup is as important to your finished look as the clothing you wear, in fact, it can actually be more important. We've all spotted women who didn't have a clue how to apply their eye shadow. But we've also saw women who know how to apply it properly and they look put together and beautiful. Don't you want to be one of those women? Of course - and we are going to give you some top tips so you can do just that.

Great news - putting your eye shadow on correctly really isn't difficult at all. It really is just a matter of finding the right technique and look for you and your personal style. Don't worry if it takes a few tries to get it right. Check out these tips:

1.
Always apply a base coat on your eyes just as you do to the rest of your face. Loose power works or you can apply your foundation to the eye area. It gives a nice even palette to work with.

2.
Blend, blend, and then blend some more. I can't stress this enough. Try an experiment. Blend one eye and then just use a brush and apply the other eye. You'll instantly know what I'm talking about and you'll never forget to blend again.

3.
If you want dramatic eyes, take your eye shadow brush, dip it into water, and then into the shadow, then apply. It will give you a much deeper, dramatic color.

4.
If you have blue eyes, wear purple, violet, taupe, gray, deep blue, and black. Funky colors include fuchsia, turquoise, and silver.

5.
If you have green eyes, wear purple, plum, forest green, brown, and khaki. Funky colors include light green, gold, and bright purple.

6.
If you have brown eyes, wear champagne, copper, brown, apricot, khaki, and beige. Funky colors include royal blue, tangerine, hand hot pink.

7.
Everyone can wear navy, powder blue, and charcoal. Fun colors include silver.

8.
Apply a lighter shadow in the inner corner of the eye to reflect and make your eyes look younger.

9.
If you want your eyes to appear larger, use a light color on the inner corner, and a darker shade in the middle of the eye area.

10.
Practice until you get the application of your eye shadow down to a science. When you get good, your make up will look more natural and more polished.

11.
Apply your dark shadow only to the eyelids from the lash line to the crease in the eyelid. Apply your medium shadow from just below the eyelid crease to the brow bone.

12.
Highlight along the brow bone. Doing it this way will make your features stand out naturally and beautifully.

So there you have it. With these top tips you now know how to apply your eye shadow so you will look your best.

Remember that while you're practicing all these steps, that you should take notice of what works best for you. Practice by yourself, or practice with a friend if you find it easier to ask someone else's opinion.

And one more thing. If you make your face more youthful looking with wrinkle creams that gives results, then any make up that you have will be so much more effective.

So go for it and get gorgeous right away!

Magic lash is coming back!!

Can't believe Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer is going to be back in stock on tuesday! It seems it's been forever waiting for Magic Lash would be back !!
Now I have been having fun creating mineral eye shadows all based on The Road Going Nowhere. We only have three colors created so far, I'm waiting on my ingreidents that I should be getting in a few days. I was counting numbers of orders waiting, oh my gosh I got at least 30 orders!!
I need to get busy getting samples of Overall Beauty Minerals ready for my Magic Lash orders. I might be sending then colors not available yet. Have a great Sunday!
If you use CB333 you can take 3.00 off your 30.00 order at http://overallbeauty.com :)

It's Coffee Time Again!: Happy Mothers's Day!

It's Coffee Time Again!: Happy Mothers's Day!

Happy Mothers's Day!

Each mom today will be given gifts, cards, breakfast in bed made by small children with daddy's help. Some moms will just be thankful that their child off fighting for our freedom is alive another day. Some may even just wish that their child would forgive them for their past, and move on and remember that without their mom they would be here.
What did I get this year? Dirt. No don't laugh my hubby knows that what I love the most is having beautiful roses growing in my front yard. Because of a car accident I have not been able to give my roses the love they need. And right what they need is dirt. Organic rose loving dirt.

So last night we had time and we went to orchard to get a new sprinklehead thing so we can water the backyard when he asked me what I needed for my roses? I told him dirt. So he bought enough dirt that with of help from my son my roses will blooms pretty again. And he bought me moss rose seeds. Moss rose isn't really a rose so I don't know how they got their name but I have a area that needs flowers, so he bought me dirt for that too. Then very quietly told me happy mothers day.



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BB Couture Nail Polish Rocks

From Drop Box

You may not know this but Hermosa Surfer Girl is one of Cindy (owner) of BB Couture most favorite color to date that she has created. And she has created a lot! I think the closest one to this would be
one of the brand new colors:
Cybele ~ A Touch of Greece
The pretty lady is so sheer but amazing at the same time. It looks brown with pink in the bottle.. apply and its so super sheer.. and beautiful as a top coat over any of the other A Touch of Greece ladies..
Being so super sheer no one has ordered her yet. But she sure is pretty.. Have a great day everyone!

Got a favorite nail polish color?

This is the time of year where dark nail polishes start showing up on everyones nails. Some do not base the time of year on when they should wear a color. Which is pretty cool, used to be you stop wearing white after labor day but that so called fashion rule is pretty much forgotten.
This is the year for purple, from amazing purple eye shadow sets, Gabrielle Faust by Overall Beauty is a great example of that. (order any color get one free till 9/23/10) just add the color to comments when ordering from http://overallbeauty.com

Nail polish by BB Couture this year has two amazing purples for this fall season. Have you checked out Carla and Michael yet from the Infamous Lovers collection yet? Now that is two beautiful shades of purple! No matter what we all got our favorite colors of nail polish.
Why do we like one color over the other? Why when we look to buy new nail polishes we always seem to come home with the same? Never the same shade but usually the same color. (green lover here) that my friends is your question to think about as you view all the pretty colors of polishes you have , or desire.


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How To Get Beautiful Skin Naturally 13 Fast and Easy Tips

Is your skin dull, dry and unhealthy? Do you want to know how to get beautiful  glowing healthy looking skin? Then, all that you need to do is follow the below mentioned steps to acquire a clean, glowing, healthy and beautiful skin. Want a known way to look older more quickly? Neglect your health and stress your self out!

* Keep the makeup to a minimum and cleanse it thoroughly.

*Try to have a professional facial at least twice a year.

* Use a sunscreen SPF15 or higher if possible and protect you skin when you go out in the sun. Any time of the year, you need to be wearing sunscreen.

* To protect your lips, use a chap-stick or a lip balm with SPF.

* Wash your face twice a day. Avoid scrubbing your skin as your pores can over produce oils. You need to cleanse your skin, not treat it like the rest of your body. Wash your face with warm or hot water to open your pores. After cleansing a splash of cool water will close your pores back up.

* Use an SPF facial moisturizer.  Use moisturizers  to be used to protect the your skin from dryness. Dry skin can become tight looking and show off wrinkles faster. Plump skin is doesn't show your age. People possessing oily skin do not have to moisturize frequently as compared to those people who have dry, normal or combination skin. After bathing is  the perfect time to apply body moisturizer because your skin will drink it up to help protect itself again dryness.

* Wash your face with a gentle cleanser. The skin is to be adequately cleansed, so that it is kept properly toned and clean. Cleansing helps in eliminating the dirt and stress from your face by cleaning the pores and circulating the blood supply.

* Plenty of water consumption is essential as by just hydrating your body, you will observe immediate improvement in the quality of your skin.  Try to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. That means water not soda! Excessive water consumption is helpful in flushing toxins out of the body and in keeping the complexion clear and glowing.

* Get plenty of sleep. Lack of sleep will show up under your eyes as dark circles. There is a reason why eight hours of sleep is good for your skin. Sleeping gives your skin time to rejuvenate itself.

* A healthy and balanced diet should be consumed for attaining beautiful skin. The balanced diet should consist of fresh fruits and vegetables. Increase the intake of fruits and vegetables.

* Practice a regular exercise regimen as exercise places a healthy glow to your skin and stimulates blood flow to your entire body.


* Mix 1/4 cup of milk, 2 table spoons of sugar, then dip a cotton ball and apply the milk all over the face and neck. Leave it for some time; then wash the face. This offers a glow to the face.

* Make a paste by mixing a table spoon of Oatmeal with turmeric and sugar. Then gently massage the paste on your face. Leave it for 2 to 3 minutes and wash it off. The skin acquires a smooth and refreshing appearance.

As you can see the above mentioned tips are simple and easy to follow. Frankly, how to get beautiful skin is not difficult, you just need to have the discipline to follow your beauty routine each and every day.

How To Wear Dark Eye-Shadow

Eyeshadow, when applied properly, can enhance, or even change, the shape of the eye. By applying dark eyeshadow you can create depth and add drama for an amazing evening look. By using the following techniques, you can apply dark eyeshadow with ease and avoid looking like a serious fashion “don’t”.

Before beginning, you will need the following supplies:

~ The makeup basics: foundation, concealer, eye brightener, highlighting powder and Black Magic mascara, Magic Lash
~Your favorite brand of black eyeliner (opt for the pencil, not liquid)
~An angled eyeshadow brush
~Dark eyeshadow of your choice
~Light and shimmery eyeshadow

To begin, you will need to apply your foundation, concealer, eye brightener, highlighting powdered and your other makeup basics before applying your eyeliner and eyeshadow. Usually, eyeliner is applied after applying eyeshadow, if you want to create a smoky look, start with the black eyeliner before adding eyeshadow. Create a line that starts at the outer corner of your eyelid and work towards the end of your lashes. Make sure to work as near to the lash line as possible.

Next, you will need to use an angled eyeshadow brush to apply your dark eyeshadow, apply it directly over the eyeliner and gently work it in with the brush to smudge the eyeliner. Ensure that the edges and the entire length of the line is well blended.

After applying the eyeshadow, blend gradually up your eyelid to the crease and work the powder into your skin. After blending, apply a light white or cream shimmery eyeshadow above the crease up towards the eyebrows. By adding a light and shimmery eyeshadow, you will make your eyes pop.

Apply your eyeliner once again. This time start at the outer corner of the lid, starting just beyond and above the inner corner of the eye. Then apply eyeliner to the bottom lid as well and smudge the lower line as well.

Complete your look by adding curling your eyelashes and applying mascara. Adding Magic Lash will really bring out the true Diva in you. Dark eye shadows are not for the meek, but anyone with a little practice and pull it off! 

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Hands of Hope by BB Couture

 **Please note these colors are not longer available
When there is a great need or a desperate time in the lives of others far away from us, we wonder what can we do to help? Its only human nature to want to help others. There are thousands of relief efforts taking place to assist the Haitians during this desperate time in their lives. Our effort to raise $5,000.00 may seem small in comparison, but we feel that every contribution combined can make an enormous difference in helping the children and other survivors of this disaster, so that they may once again enjoy the beauty of their nation. The news coming out of Haiti is filled with extreme tragedy, but with everyone’s help, we can turn this into a story of hope and triumph. Hands of Hope, an exclusive polish collection from BB Couture, was designed with that thought in mind.

The Hands of Hope Collection is a soothing array of pastel crèmes:

~Tortuga Island - explore the exotic lush green island foliage

~Kyona Beach – gaze up at the cloudless baby blue sky while sunning on the beach

~Bassin’s Blue – experience subtle turquoise pools linked by spectacular waterfalls

~Labadie Beach – delight in the delicate pink hues of the setting sun

~Cape Haitian – mornings bring a mysterious pale violet haze over the mountains

~Paradise – savor the natural beauty of Haiti along the endless sandy beige beaches

What are the best eyeliners?

What is your favorite type of Eyeliner?

Pencil- gives the softest finish, easiest to use and you can smudge it. If you can use a pencil you can use a pencil eyeliner.
Cake- applies wet with a small brush, smudges well when using eye shadow over it. Long lasting tends not to flake like liquid can.
Liquid – gives the most dramatic look of all the types, quick drying, needs a steady hand. Can flake.
Gel- used like a liquid or cake but can easier to apply, its long lasting, apply with a brush.
How to Use a Pencil Eyeliner

Why use eyeliner at all? Good question. Eyeliner when applied correctly gives the illusion of longer lashes. There is really nothing worse than white spaces between lashes to ruin a look especially if you have light colored lashes.
What is pencil eyeliner then?

Pencil- gives the softest finish, easiest to use and you can smudge it. If you can use a pencil you can use a pencil eyeliner.

What should an great pencil eyeliner do? It should work effectively without having too press hard, has a good wearable color day or night, doesn’t drag and has a great smudge-ability.

When using an pencil eyeliner there are a few tricks you may not know about.
Using a pencil eye liner make it easier to apply a line at the base of your eyelashes. Especially if you have shaky hands.
Want your pencil eyeliner to stay put?
Try this: Apply a layer of eye shadow over it. Smudge it with a small brush and your pencil eyeliner stays put!
What about using your pencil eyeliner in warm weather? Stick it in the freezer for a few minutes before sharpening them.
What about using it in cold weather? Your pencil can get too hard and can drag and leave an uneven look. Hit it with your hairdryer to soften the point before using it. Just be sure it’s not still hot!!

Side note: Besides me, does anyone else remember doing this?
As a teenager I remember lighting a match to soften the tip of my pencil eyeliner in the girl’s bathroom. I wasn’t allowed to wear makeup but like all teens that didn’t stop me from applying it before morning class!!
Did you realize that even among pencil eyeliners you have choices?
Your basic drugstore pencil is just like a pencil. Some can be really hard, don’t stay put or flake.
Your more expensive ones tend to have useful extras like a build in sponges to smudge with and a sharpener. Doesn’t mean the more expensive ones are better, it will depend on the brand as well.
Softer the pencil the more likely it will disappear quicker.
Do invest in a good sharpener for your pencil eyeliner, nothing worse than trying to sharpen it with a kitchen knife!
Now that you got a idea what pencil eyeliners are all about, how about a color tip?

Your eyeliner should harmonize with your eye shadows, but it doesn’t have to match exactly. Even though black eyeliner is the biggest seller and worn by more women overall, it’s not a natural look.
Blue eyes? Look for a eyeliner in shades of navy, it helps bring out the white in your eyes making you look more awake. Violet shade will also work as well.
Brown eyes? Use a dark brown eyeliner bronze to really make your eyes pop!
Green eyes? Try brown, gold or even olive to bring out the green in your eyes!
Off to a party? That’s when you can have fun with your eyeliners! Try silver or crazy colors with glitter!