DIY Natural Lip Stain

Jun 17, 2009

DIY Natural Lip Stain

Jun 17, 2009

Want your lips to endure an entire day worth of summer fun but don't want to cough up the dough? The solution is to make your own lip stain. Unlike lipsticks, lip stains have long staying power and don't rub off as easily.



You'll need 4 rasperries and a spoonful of olive oil. Just mash the raspberries and mix with the olive oil. Bonus: It will smell and taste yummy as well! Another cool thing is that it's 100% natural ingredients so you don't have to worry about any weird chemicals.

xo
Hav

Most Common Misspelled Words

Jun 16, 2009

Most Common Misspelled Words

Jun 16, 2009

Definitely is the most misspelled word in the English language. Funny, but I've never had a problem with this word. I always used to misspell business though. other words were:

-broccoli
-phlegm
-bureaucracy
-indict
-consensus
-unnecessary
-sacrilegious
-prejudice.

Super Cheap Summer Essentials

Jun 9, 2009

Super Cheap Summer Essentials

Jun 9, 2009

Summer is almost near, although it feels like summer already! To make sure you have the best summer ever, I have made a list of beauty products that will make your summer a lot more enjoyable. The best part is that all this stuff is super affordable, so you don't have to break the bank to get your beauty fix.

1. Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer with SPF 30 ($14, drugstores): This moisturizer is great! It protects your face from daily sun exposure with a nice light scent. And now this comes in a tinted version that provides sheer, light coverage.




2. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock ($9, drugstores): It has avobenzone and oxybenzone for broad-spectrum protection against short- and long-wave UVA rays (the main culpritresponsible for long-term skin damage). It also has Helioplex, which can help the active ingredients protect skin for up to five hours. The best part? This suncreen doesn't run into the eyes nor does it sweat or towel off.



3. St. Ives Apricot Scrub (5.49, drugstores): I love this stuff! St. Ives Apricot Scrub is made with pure swiss glacial water, swiss botanicals, and 100% natural exfoliants; what can be better than that? St. Ives Apricot Scrub is also dermatologist tested, oil free, and hypo-allergenic and I am also very pleased to tell you that the product was NOT tested on animals. It is also super cheap. I use this in the shower every day. It removes all the crusty and dry skin and leaves you with super soft and glowing skin.



4. Coastal Scents 56 Piece Blush and Eyeshadow Palette ($21.95 www.coastalscents.com): The ultimate makeup palette, it comes with 50 shimmer and matte eyeshadows and 6 blushers. Don't let the size fool you, the colors are highly pigmented and of good quality. The wide range of colors make it easy to create different looks all summer long.



5. Sunsilk Hold Me Forever Strong Hold Hairspray (3.49, drugstores): This hairspray contains a unique formula that protects hairstyles from humidity while leaving you hair feeling soft and touchable.



6. E.L.F Super Glossy Lip Shine SPF 15 ($1 www.eyeslipsface.com): This lip gloss protects your lips from environmental damage while giving you a subtle dose of color. The best part is that it only costs a dollar so you can experiment with all 10 shades.



7. Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer ($7.99, drugstores): This product is very popular with beauty editors, and for good reason. It gives you a nice tan and glow after applying it for a few days. It doesn't leave you orange or with streaks like other self-tanners. A separate product is also available for the face.



8. CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Blasting Waterproof Mascara ($8.49, drugstores): With its extra-large, rubber-bristled brush and patented volumizing formula, Lash Blast promises to “max out” lashes for the “ultimate big lash look.” Their claims are true, it gives your lashes a lot of length and volume with no clumps. Feel free to pile the stuff on.



Ciao,

Hav

Bronzer 101

Bronzer 101

I try to avoid tanning by the sun as much as possible and I always slap on the sunscreen if I'm going to spend long periods outside. I live by Jergens and bronzer in order not to look all yellow. A lot more women are starting to use bronzer now that everyone is preaching about the dangers os skin cancer. I decided to an entry about how to apply bronzer, since summer is coming up and we should all look our sun kissed best.

STEP ONE: SELECTING A COLOR

Test a matte bronzer that is slightly darker than your skin tone. To test the color, apply it to your jawline. it should look golden, not brown.

STEP TWO: PREPPING YOUR SKIN

Apply your foundation and/or concealer as need. For people with oily skin, dust a translucent powder, so that the bronzer doesn't collect on the shiny areas of your face.

STEP THREE: BRONZING AND BLENDING

Dip a medium-size powder brush in the bronzer; tap off the excess. Using small, circular motions, dust your jawline and hairline. Redip the brush, tap it, and then sweep it on your cheekbones, bridge of nose, forehead, and chin.

Dust what's left over on the brush all over your neck, then tap the brush to get rid of any remaining powder. Go back over the same bronzed areas, swirling the brush over any visible edges of color to blend them into the skin.

STEP FOUR: ADD BLUSH

Sweep a bright rosy powder blush on the apples of cheeks -- this keeps bronzer from looking flat. The rest of your makeup should be subtle.

TIPS:
-Most of the bronzer should be on your face and not your cheeks.. This prevents your face from looking muddy.

-When applying bronzer, a blush brush is the best type of brush to use.

-Bronzer usually comes in light, medium, and dark. Choose the color that's suited to your skin tone -- going too dark looks fake -- and make sure it's a yellow-based matte powder, not pink-based or sparkly. Check the shade in natural light on your jawline. The color should look tan on your skin, not muddy.

-Brushing a vibrant rosy blush on the apples of your cheeks will make bronzer look more believable. A matte formula is good for day; in the evening, try a shimmery pink. Keep the rest of your makeup soft: Use brown eye pencil instead of black, swipe on a gold or bronze eye shadow, and apply a sheer nude or light pink lip color.

-To ensure that you don't go overboard with bronzer, apply it while standing in natural light. An effective (though slightly obsessive) way to check your work is to take a digital picture of your face. The photo will show where you've applied too much color. (Allure.com)

-If you want deeper color, don't sweep bronzer all over your face -- the result looks unnaturally flat. Instead, use a tinted moisturizer or gel first. Smooth it on your face and neck, and blend away any obvious lines near your ears and on your jawline and hairline with a damp makeup sponge. Apply your powder bronzer as usual. If the shade of bronze looks too dark or heavy on your skin, dip a clean powder brush in loose translucent powder, tap most of it off, and lightly swirl the brush over the bronzer to soften it.

TRY THESE PRODUCTS:

For Fair Skin: A bronzer that's tan or honey colored is best.
-Jane Bronzing Powder in Sahara (janecosmetics.com)
-Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzing Powder (sephora.com)

Medium Skin: A terra-cotta bronzer is great for medium skin tones.
-Clinique True Bronze Powder in Sunblushed (clinique.com)
-Rimmel London Natural Bronzer in Sun Bronze

Dark Skin: A coppery shade best complements dark skin
-Cover Girl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer in Ebony Bronze (covergirl.com)

Enjoy everybody and remember this: A fabulous faux tan can look just as good as a natural one!

xo

Hav

Emma Watson Models For Burberry

Emma Watson Models For Burberry

Emma Watson is most known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films. Now she is spellbinding in a different kind of way, as being the face for the Burberry Fall/Winter 2009 campaign. I must say she looks absolutely gorgeous and unexpectedly edgy since I would consider her a classic beauty.




Photographer Mario testino shot the campaign and Christopher Bailey served as director. Tough-chic seems to be the primary focus for Burberry this fall, with emphasis on oversized bags and worn-in leathers. I can't wait to see what else is there.

Ciao,

Hav

*photos from Burberry

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