Thursday, July 30, 2009

Jumpsuits Hot or NOT?

The answer is NOT!

Please don't be a victim of a new fashion trend that is soon to be doomed: the jumpsuit. Who said wearing a jumpsuit is fashionable, chic or sexy? Apparently, most of the designers are trying to cash in on this periodical fashion trend. Jumpsuits are not only ugly, and traditionally worn by mechanics or plumbers, but they are great at hiding every shape and curve you might have while at the same time making you look like you are wearing a potato sack with legs. So please, try not to waste your money on this trend that is sure to vanish.

Bronze Goddess

Everybody looks better with a little color on their skin. But with the increasing risks of skin cancer, suntanning has become a hazardous beauty trend. There are many ways to fake the perfect tan the healthy way.
  • Keep the skin super moisturized daily so that when using fake tanners they will not streak on dry, cracked skin
  • Before using self tanners, make sure you exfoliate really good
  • Do not apply the self tanner directly to the face, since it will probably streak and leave funny looking spots and marks, but rather mix a dab of self tanner in your daily face lotion before applying, so it will be a gradual tan that will not streak.
  • After applying the self tanner make sure you don't wear clothes to leave spots for at least a couple hours, or at least wear super loose clothing.
  • Use self tanners when you have at least four hours to be inside the house, because wearing tight clothes will leave nasty marks.
  • To enhance bronzed skin, pearly white teeth are a big bonus, so whiten them on a regular basis

The best tanning products in my opinion are Clarins Gelee, it will leave skin looking golden bronzed, not orange. For a face bronzer, I recommend any Guerlain products, since they make the absolute best bronzers. Crest white strips are easy, cheap and quick way to get your teeth sparkling white!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Fashion DON'Ts!!!





Please never wear any of these horrifying outfits!!!

Eat Fresh and Healthy




Who says it's not easy to stay healthy in the city? Here are a few ways to slim the waistline while still enjoying the foods you eat.

  • Always buy fresh fruits and veggies from street vendors, they are much cheaper then the local supermarket. Fresh fruits make great mid-day snacks, just make sure you wash them good before enjoying
  • Buy whole grain bread from the local bakery for a super healthy and delicious fresh bread.

  • Pair the bread with dark and spicy salami from the local deli (buy thin slices) and for a delicious healthy savory sandwich

  • Snack on Laughing Cow fat free spreadable cheese! It's an incredibly flavorful rich fat free snack!

  • Skip out on the sugary sodas and juices, and replace them with water or diet drinks (No, they will not give you cancer if they are "diet")

  • Snapple and other sweet teas are very dangerous with more grams of sugar than some deserts!

  • For dinner, experience with stir Fry. A stir fry is a quick, healthy and flavorful dinner that can encompass any taste you desire.

  • It is OK to splurge on a small desert every once in a while, just don't make a habit of it. If you cut out the desert completely, then you will one day give in and eat a whole cake!

  • Get your latte at Starbucks "Skinny" for a much lighter, healthier choice

  • Don't be afraid of walking, it's a free and fun cardio workout

  • Always carry an antibacterial disinfectant with you so that your hands stay germ free after touching the dirty surfaces in the city.

  • Take vitamins A, E and C for extra antioxidants so that you will not catch colds during flu season.

  • At home snack on granola and yogurt for a sweet delicious treat.

  • It is not hard to stay healthy, as long as you cut out unnecessary carbs and sugars out of your daily diet. This does not mean you have to go on a "diet", it just means you have to be smart about what you eat and avoid white breads, fried foods, sugary juices and deserts

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Get your Skin Glowing

How to keep your skin glowing:

1. Eat more Omega 3-rich foods such as fish and nuts to maintain your skin's moisture over time

2. Eat more dark Chocolate- It creates smoother, less scaly skin

3. Take your vitamins- Believe it or not, vitamins to work to help maintain your skin's natural moisture and will keep your skin healthier in the long run.

4. Get plenty of sleep: Not getting enough sleep will dry out your skin and make you look exhausted and tired.

5. Moisturize like crazy

6. Avoid sunbathing but rather get a good exfoliator then apply sunless tanner.

Supermodel Hair
























Who doesn't want to have supermodel hair all the time? Here are some tips on how you can achieve your hair's best ever look!!
1. Cool your conditioner-Leave conditioner in fridge so that when you use it, it will immediately seal the hair cuticles by being at a low temperature
2. Plump fine hair- Use mouse for adding volume to flat, fine hair. Apply it only at the roots to avoid making hair appear stringy
3. Fix fly aways and frizz with simple Frizz-taming serum while hair is still damp.
4. Don't fry your hair, rather dry it- Your drier can literally fry your hair when used at high temperature, so try to use it on medium or low speed next time
5. Get regular haircuts at least every 8 weeks to avoid split ends and damaged hair.
6. Try to avoid wearing ponytails since it could actually leave you with bald spots.
7. Have an occasional cold rinse after conditioning in the shower to seal hair cuticles.



Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Blue Liner



















Blue eyeliner makes any color eye just pop out! It is a new thought for replacing the boring black liner! Use it in place of the black liner and notice the difference!