Curly hair brings up memories of babies, the idea of Cupid…and for those with curls, frizz, humidity, & nappyness. Before the dawning of the age of the flatiron, curlers predated the blow dryer as the go-to, and then there was the hair steamer. Kids these days won’t understand how much I would’ve appreciated knowledge…
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Baked Goods: Baking & Cooking Makeup
Does Baking Or Cooking Your Makeup Work? Or did you fall for the latest prank? [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q__YWvvzFfU&w=560&h=315] I slapped myself with enough NYC Smooth Skin Face Powder to make an I Love Lucy episode, and can vouch that this method not only works, but you can cook your makeup in, creases and all, like they…
This Season’s Trends for YOUR Body
Every body is built differently. No matter what kind of body you have, a small belly with big thighs, or a big belly with small thighs, you’re Beautiful no matter what and deserve to feel like it. Here’s how to wear what’s in with tips on what’s best for your body type: feel confident and comfortable…
Color Correctors: the Color Wheel
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW4n9yGYkQM&w=560&h=315] -Yellow covers purple, so use a yellow based concealer or corrector under the eyes and on dark spots. – Pink and red are canceled out by green, so use a green corrector for blemishes, redness, and rosacea: apply it after your foundation and before your concealer. Visa versa: for green under the eyes,…
Beauty Bravery: Brow Bleaching
On the journey into the infinite abyss that is beauty, one finds herself on the edge of the unknown time and again. The DIY’ers turn to beauty blogs, vlogs, and most likely YouTube before diving off that cliff, but still do so haphazardly with that lingering fear: what if I mess up? 😱 So began…
Body Groom by Phillips-Norelco Review & Demo
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSvfow81F8Y&w=560&h=315] Review & Demo of the Body Groom by Phillips-Norelco: a wet/dry trimmer and shaver perfect for face and or body! Guys: manscape it up now! Ladies, I’ll bet you’ll love this!
Vampire Diaries Makeup Tutorial: the Guys
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-wzsp4QymE&w=560&h=315] Vampire Diaries Makeup Tutorial: the Guys 1. Conceal (Glamoflauge), blend with e.l.f. Flawless Concealer Brush. 2. Tinted Moisturizer applied with the small stipple brush (both e.l.f.) and set with NYC powder and a MAC 129 SE powder brush. 3. Eyes: NYX Box of Smoky Look Collection a. light color all over the lid…
How to Smudge Eyeliner
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3soCg0zKiE&w=560&h=315] How to Smudge Eyeliner Tutorial: (Optional) I applied NYC Sparkle Eye Dust in Opal 879 to the inner corners using a Mac 119SE brush for a shimmering iridescent highlight. Line using Sormé Smearproof Eyeliner in Charcoal 10 Smudge with an e.l.f. Smudge Brush in a back and forth motion Re apply liner and…
Glamoflage Heavy Duty Concealer by Hard Cardy
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KclXDlGJ5iQ&w=560&h=315] I saw others reviewing Hard Candy’s Glamoflauge Heavy Duty Concealer, so I ordered it from Walmart.com- it arrived within 2 days! I do think it covers well it does crease; less than my e.l.f, but there’s this weird caking spoting thing happening regardless of several things I tried, such as applying it after the…
Can Trying to Look Younger Make You Get Older Quicker? Beauty Do’s & Don’ts
Since I’ve begun testing and trying new makeup products I’ve noticed something- this process is tough on the skin! I know, unlike many, not to stretch the lids open when lining, to be delicate and not drag with the under eye area…but with liner, concealer, foundation, then worst of all removing it, I find myself…
