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Summer SEX APPEAL 101

BRIGHT EYE SHADOW

 

From blue to orange, bright eye shadow colors are all over the fashion runways. This is territory where you must tread carefully. The key is to find a color that isn’t overpowering. From there, you can always build to more intense color. As opposed to wearing the stark bright colors as seen on the runways, try a wash of color all over the lid. Use a fluffy brush and gently cover the lid with a shot of bright eye shadow. Blend it thoroughly into the crease to avoid any harsh lines.

BRIGHT EYELINER

Too scared to take the plunge with bright eye shadow? Try bright eyeliner instead! For many of us, it’s far easier to pull off and takes less guesswork than eye shadow. You can use an eyeliner or an eye shadow, applied with a pencil brush. If you normally line the rims of your eyes with black eyeliner, do that and then apply the colored eyeliner to the lash line. You can wet your brush to get a distinct line or use a small, slightly fluffy brush to gently smoke the color out.

BABY DOLL CHEEKS

 

A flush of serious pink color on your cheeks is hot for summer. Use a saturated magenta if you have medium or dark skin and those with fair skin can opt for a cotton candy pink. Use a fluffy blush brush to distribute color evenly. If you go overboard, dust a loose translucent powder over your cheeks to tone down the color without having to start over.

ULTRA JUICY LIPS

Bold lip color is all the rage and there’s no easier way to wear it than with a gloss. If you aren’t used to bold lip color, go easy on the rest of your makeup and let your lips take center stage. Wear a tinted moisturizer, mascara, a dusting of bronzer and the gloss. Medium and dark skin tones can wear orange to set off the warmth in their skin and fair skin tones can try a range of cool tone pinks. To add intensity to the color and help it stay put, lay down a lip stain first and then top it with the gloss.

STRONG BROWS 

Strong brows come and go and for summer 2011. If you’re working with sparse brows, use a cool tone brow pencil to enhance the look of your eye brows. Use small flecks instead of drawing on a line all at once. This creates a more natural appearance. After filling in the brows, use a spool brush to blend the color with your natural hairs. If you already have full brows, look into a brow gel. This keeps stray hairs at bay and grooms brows into place while adding subtle color (which you need very little of if you’re already working with thick brows).

LIGHT NAIL POLISH

It’s all about soft colors for the nails this season. Pale pink and nude are wearable for the work place and on the weekends you can have fun with baby blue, lavender and soft shades of yellow. Gray hues continue to dominate, but since it’s summer, lighten up with slate and silver tones versus the graphite colors you may have worn in the fall and winter. Keep nails short when wearing trendy nail colors to keep the look sophisticated.

RED LIPS 

This is a classic look, but many women are uneasy sporting it. Red lips scream drama, so you may be reluctant to wear it. It can be wearable for day though. Instead of going for intense color, try a red lip stain, which flushes the lips with color and stays put for hours. You don’t the color to bleed, so lay down a lip primer and allow it to dry before apply red lip color. Try a matte color if you’re looking for an upscale look. For a more modern take, opt for a glossy finish.

LOOSE WAVES

Go for a fun, festive look that fits summer. Loose waves allow you to get out the door in minutes. When you’re out of the shower, spray hair with a leave-in conditioner. Follow this with a glossing serum or cream, focusing on the ends of the hair. Split hair down the middle and create two loose buns, pinning each one up with a few bobby pins. From here, you can do housework, sleep or blow dry each bun until it’s almost dry. When you take the buns down, you’ll end up with loose, relaxed waves that scream to be seen on a warm day. You may want to run a little more glossing serum through your hair to smooth away any frizz and create a more polished look.

THE TOP KNOT

If you love a no-muss, no-fuss hairstyle, you’re in luck. The top knot is easy to pull off when you’re in a rush and looks great with bright florals or citrus colors, both strong fashion trends for summer. You want the knot to have some texture, so it’s best to work with day-after hair (as in, the after washing) or add a pomade to add texture to clean hair. Gather hair at the round of the head for a more approachable look than the sumo wrestler looks shown on the runways. Smooth out any bumps with a boar bristle brush and secure the ponytail with a hair elastic. Take the ponytail and split it into two equal sections. Take one section and wrap it around the elastic, securing the ends with a couple of bobby pins. Do the same with the remaining section of hair. Don’t worry if it’s a little mussed or there are a few stray hairs. It adds the bohemian chic feel of this trendy hairdo. 

Trying out the latest beauty trends doesn’t have to be intimidating. Just have some fun and play around with looks. If you aren’t the type that experiments with makeup, it’s best to starting with an easy trend like loose waves of glossy bright lips before building up to a matte red lip or orange eye shadow. Let your creativity blossom and enjoy mixing up your beauty routine. It’s beauty; just have fun with it!

Summer SMOOTHIES

 The Berry Berry Good Smoothie

Who doesn't love an old fashion Berry smoothie? I do ! It is packed with a powerful punch of flavors that is healthy for you and delicious.

Ingredients

1 cup of frozen strawberries

1 cup fresh strawberries

1/2 cup frozen blueberries

1/2 cup frozen banana

1 fresh banana 

2 cups of milk or vanilla soy milk 

(your choice)

1 tablespoon of maple syrup

1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar

tiny pinch of sea salt

 BLEND AND ENJOY

THE ULTIMATE HAWAIIAN SMOOTHIE

For those of you who can't get away on vacation this summer!!! This Hawaiian Coconut Smoothie will have you on vacation as soon as you take a sip. Believe it or not Coconut is actually an amazing ingredient. It's juice is so pure that it has been used by soldiers for plasma transfusions when donor blood wasn't available.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups of ice

1 cup of nonfat plain yogurt

2 cups of Coconut Juice
2 cups Frozen Bananas
2 cups diced Pineapple
2 tablespoons of Vanilla Bean Extract

BLEND AWAY
Yields about 48 ounces
BLEND AND ENJOY 

The Ultimate Kool Aide Smoothie

The Ultimate Kool Aid Smoothie will be a smash with your friends and even yourself!

This is a real simple recipe to have you smiling like a kid. It is very very delicious.

    Ingredients:
2 cups of Nonfat Plain Yogurt
1 cup of Country style Orange Juice (Country style = choose your Pulp)
2 cups Frozen Strawberries
2 Medium Bananas
1 tablespoons of Vanilla Bean Extract 

1 teaspoon of honey

Kool Aid color of your choice 

(or add food coloring)

Do not add blueberries for it will make your smoothie dark in color 
Yields 48 ounces containing a total of 30 grams of protein 

BLEND AND ENJOY 

Be A Beach Beauty with SPF

Even though it’s only Summer–it’s never too late to start thinking about beach beauty with SPF.


So whether you are heading somewhere tropical, a picnic or just going to sit outside by the pool you can start your sunny, warm weather preparation by picking up a tinted moisturizer with an SPF component. They pack a lot of punch for one product: moisture, a bit of color, and sun protection. My favs are always foundations that contain an SPF.

~~~~~~~Here are a few SPF tinted moisturizers to consider~~~~~~~

Bobbi Brown Extra Repair Foundation: Brand new from Bobbi, this one is technically a foundation and gives more coverage than a tinted moisturizer, but still keeps your skin hydrated and protected with SPF 25. It comes in a whopping 20 shades. $55 at Bobbi Brown.

 

Clinique Moisture Sheer Tint: A classic, it comes in three shades and has an SPF of 15. It’s loaded with antioxidants and is sheer enough to work under makeup. $27 at Sephora.

 

Josie Maran Tinted Moisturizer: It has a whopping SPF 30 and is made with organic and natural ingredients, including the famous argan oil. $38 at Josie Maran. 

~~~~~~Now here are some Facts and myths about SPF~~~~~~~

Myth: Any sunscreen with an SPF rating blocks all harmful UV radiation.
Truth: SPF is a measure that refers only to the duration of protection against UVB rays. In the U.S. there is currently no accepted rating system for protection against UVA radiation, so a product can only claim to be “broad spectrum” and only if it has recognized UVA protectants.

Myth: All sunscreens block some UVA.
Truth: Many sunscreens provide some UVA protection, but to be a broad-spectrum sunscreen, that protection must be across the UVA range. Ingredients found in broad-spectrum sunscreens include zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide.

Myth: There is a significant difference between SPF levels above SPF 30, so a SPF 60 is twice as effective as a SPF 30.
Truth: There is only a 1.6% or less difference between SPF 30, 45 and 60 in terms of effectiveness in filtering UVB rays.

Myth: A high SPF sunscreen will protect me all day long with one application.
Truth: Research has shown that high-SPF products can actually lead to behavior that will result in a higher incidence of sunburn. Users mistakenly think a high-SPF product will protect them all day with one application, when, in fact, all sunscreens must be reapplied regularly regardless of SPF.

 Myth:Some sunscreens are waterproof or sweat-proof.
Truth: The FDA has deemed the terms waterproof and sweat-proof as misleading. The allowable description is water-resistant to better reflect the reality that no topical product can be waterproof.

Myth: Some sunscreens are actually sunblocks.
Truth: This is another term the FDA no longer allows as it creates the erroneous implication that a sunscreen can actually block UV radiation. In fact, no sunscreens are complete UV blocks. All sun protection products allow some level of UVA and UVB radiation to penetrate the skin regardless of the claimed SPF level of protection.

Myth: Some sunscreens are all-natural or organic.
Truth: There are actually several all-natural sunscreens: clay, hippopotamus sweat, coral amino acids and mud. The term organic is often misused, and since it is unregulated when it comes to topical drugs and cosmetics, there is no uniformity among products making this claim. There is no organic certification for sunscreens. If a sunscreen were truly organic in a food sense, it would require an aggressive preservative system or refrigeration.
 

Oversized earrings are the new up and coming trend for this summer. I must say I don't know if I can pull this trend off but I know a lot of celebs that are doing it with style. You have oversized earrings that come in an array of styles such as peacock, hoops, diamonds, rhinestones, spikes you name it. You have the website POParazzi that sells the infamous basketball wives oversized earrings. They range anywhere from $45 and up. They are one of a kind earrings that I am sure you will get compliments on. Let me know if you will follow this trend.  

1. Colorful Swimsuits No matter what model swimsuits you wear, whether it’s a one-piece, two-pieces, tankini, or bikini, choose a color that ‘bright’ to cheer for this summer. Now and again choose a swimsuits with motifs and patterns of unusual. For example, instead chose a plain black swimsuits, it’s better if you choose the black color but with a colorful polka-dot motif, which has a combination of bright colors in that polka-dot, like yellow, red, orange, purple, etc. 

2. A good outwear will boost your outfit up Layer up. Use the caftan as a cover your swimsuits. Kaftan is always the hottest trends for Summer. Select a caftan with lightweight materials such as polyester, spandex or chiffon, with knee-length maximum. Kaftan that combined with the sheer trend will be better.
  
3. Loose Dress Besides caftan, a loose tank dress with a low front is a good choice, especially for you who like to wear bikini as the swimsuits. Use patterns and colors that contrast with a bikini or your swimsuits, for example, choose basic colors like white, black or off-white as a color combination if your bikini is ‘bright’. 

4. Jumpsuit A strapless jumpsuit also could be your mainstay. Choose short-jumpsuit to accompany your swimsuits. 

5. Sandals For the relaxed impression, wear flat sandals with no heels as a combination outfit your summer. 

6. Hair – Accessories Put your scarf over your head.

PS: For those of you who have a ‘big’ body and not confident with a particular motive, choose a plain swimsuits with a bold bright colors, like fuschia, orange and motifs that give the impression of thin such a vertical stripes, vertical wave and others. Avoid the colors green, blue, and yellow to avoid the impression of width. 

COLORED LIPSTICKS GALORE

COLORED LIPSTICKS

Colored Lipsticks are the new trend. With little as no makeup you can make your look FAB in an instant. This is the time for colored lipsticks because with the hot weather you can wear little makeup. Play around with colors to see what works best for you. Remember that all colors don't work well for everyone so be careful in selecting colored lipsticks. What are some of your favorite colored lipsticks?

YOUR FASHION HOROSCOPE

Since you each have distinct astrological characteristics, your horoscope can help you pick out fashion trends that match your Zodiac persona. Here is you fashion horoscope, plus some style suggestions. 

Aries Fashion Horoscope

Aries is the vanguard and true leaders when it comes to fashion. You are obsessed with shopping and it obviously makes you feel perfect. A lot is happening on both the home and professional fronts. This creates a need to not only dress to impress and put a lot more effort into creating the right professional look or impression, it comes when you have little time or need for complications.
Your colors: red, brown, black, ochre and gold.
Your preferences: thigh high boots, classy oxfords, a big handbag and a bold look!

Taurus Fashion Horoscope

Taurus should create the right balance between work and play. Such combinations look fresh and youthful. Whether it's a fashion rut or a rut in general, you're able to fuse this with a powerful sense of creativity to create a new look, one that will evoke a sense of adventure.
Your colors: pink and all its tints from salmon to peach, green, chestnut and motton blue; floral motives.
Your preferences: short dresses, figured low necks, cute feminine details (accessories, hairdos) and image joining this beauty.

Gemini Fashion Horoscope

Gemini has the fullest wardrobe comparing with any other zodiac signs. Yet it's a series of small changes that can have an even more powerful impact, with every journey made up of a succession of steps, taken one step at a time. And your style is always admired and considered thoroughly.
Your colors: cool-blue, turquoise, green and silver.
Your preferences: kerchief, shoulder bags to have free hands.

Cancer Fashion Horoscope

Cancer: alluring, emotional and vulnerable. You should expect some special event in your life. Although you often feel shy and are afraid to look funny or ridiculous in the outfit you’ve chosen you need to open up a bit and show everyone that you have your own style that is independent from any other’s.
Your colors: contrast combination of black and white; pastel shades: grey, beige, mallow; and all the tints of blue and green.
Your preferences: comfort trousers, elegant dresses and shoes of high quality, a delicate scarf and gloves.

Leo Fashion Horoscope

Leo loves luxurious cloths, fur and leather: you always want the best! You adore all kinds of handbags. Don’t buy cheap as you deserve the masterpieces! Add one more gorgeous handbag into your collection.
Your colors: warm hues, all the tints of red, orange and yellow colours.
Your preferences: knee-length dresses and costumes and very long trousers a-la Katherine Hepburn.

Virgo Fashion Horoscope

Virgo prefers to combine beauty and functionality. You are obsessed with details. Everything you buy will look great on you. But to avoid spending too much try to focus on the things you need like for instance, lingerie. Purchase a few ensembles that suit you perfectly.
Your colors: black, white, dark-blue, all the hues of red, pink and orange.
Your preferences: long and light dresses with cardigan, office costumes, Greek style sandals and classic shoes.

Libra Fashion Horoscope

Libra, is harmonic in dressing as you can find the balance between forms and colours. Easy you could be seen as a fashionista. Everyone admires you, considers your outfits. Avoid creating pressure on the fashion front. This may mean lowering your standards a little and instead of going for the perfect look every time, go for one that is less aimed at perfection.
Your colors: blue, dark-blue, turquoise, pink and bright red.
Your preferences: plaid cloths, drape, jackets with unusual details (military-inspired piquet’s), and a bold watch.

Scorpio Fashion Horoscope
Scorpio; evokes a sense of adventure or even rebellion. Definitely you go for variety, adventure and for getting out a new look; you'll be surprised what a fresh approach to what you wear can do. When you make the fashion choices, you like shopping cloths that is attracting everybody’s attention, don’t you?
Your colors: intensive, contrast combinations of black and red and white; golden and cherry colours.
Your preferences: Utilitarian boots, caftans, striped sweaters, short dresses, massive rings with dark stones.

Sagittarius Fashion Horoscope

Sagittarius; Glamour is what you love the most. Long evening gowns, sophisticated jewellery, chic shoes and bags make your heart beat faster. Avoid spending on a new look until you're ready or because you have to. The stars offer you to try a different thing – sporty clothes. We know it’s a huge contrast to what you are used to but such garments will always be useful – when you do sports, go to mountains or just relax at home.
Your colors: indigo, orange, purple and red – all the tints of Eastern inspiration; blue and dark-blue; golden.
Your preferences: linen, big handbags; golden, wooden and mother-of-pearl bracelets, semiprecious stone.

Capricorn Fashion Horoscope
Capricorn; loves luxurious clothing. When you walk both men and women ogle you. Your sexual style enraptures men’s eyes you look gorgeous, and it’s not only because you prefer luxurious clothing but also because your strong personality is seen through. Your colours are red and black, and their combination makes you look irresistible.
If you are inclined to minimalism, then try silver and golden jewellery, but it should be a worthy-of-you thing.
Your colors: black, grey, beige, and dark-blue and green.
Your preferences: an awesome watch, square-toe-shoes, a miniskirt, dark precious stones.

Aquarius Fashion Horoscope

Aquarius has an artistic and fashion flair. Sport outfits are what you feel great in – warm and comfortable. And you know that beside that you do look fashionable in those. When you're battling with big choices and decisions it's often easier to shift this onto the small choices, like what should you wear, blowing things out of proportion.
Your colors: lilac, purple, violet, dark-blue, black and white.
Your preferences: blouses, V-necked pullovers, leather clothes.

Pisces Fashion Horoscope

Pisces Seducing, dreamy and bright. You are to draw the attention of people around you .You like clinging clothes, those that accentuate you curves well. A beautiful blouse that will make the most of your body and a pencil skirt, it will make you look elegant. Sea colors are very flattering for you.
Your colors: all hues of blue, lilac, violet and green; soft glimmering colors.
Your preferences: silver handbags and rugged footwear, wide jeans combined with stylish tops.

Seasons change so should your Hair Color

As the seasons change, some people get the urge to change their hair color to correspond with the season. Now that summer's in full swing, you may want to change your current hair color but are afraid to, because you haven't had much dye experience. Here are a few guidelines to find a summer hair color.

HERE ARE A FEW GUIDELINES

1. Narrow color choices down by deciding if your natural eye color and skin tone are in the warm or cool area. Blue, dark brown or grey eyes are generally considered cool, as is dark brown, olive or very pale skin. Green and hazel eyes along with golden-toned or freckled skin is considered warm.


2. Try to determine your general schedule of events for the summer. If you plan on spending a lot of time in the pool or at the beach, choose colors (and coloring products) that will withstand harsh chemicals and conditions.


3. Try going a few shades lighter than your natural color, as hair is naturally lightened in the summer anyway. Avoid drastic changes like going beach blond if your hair is naturally dark brown. Consult a professional to find out which lighter shades are within your realm of possibility.


4. Add a sun-kissed look to your hair by adding some streaky highlights or lowlights (if you have naturally dark hair). Professionals can add highlights of various shades for a more dramatic effect.


5. Keep in mind that hair tends to grow faster when the weather is warm. You will have to do a bit of extra work to keep your roots maintained during the summer months.

Short hair VS Long Hair

A cute trend that has been followed recently by celebrities is getting short haircut styles. Many celebrities have been sporting short hairstyle haircuts which attracts other women to start following and trying out which short celebrity haircut will work best for them. 

 There are so many popular celebrities with short hair that have been idolized for their sense of style. These are just some popular celebrities that carry short haircut styles. Of course when choosing a style for you, you must choose carefully and make sure that it is the right cut for you face. We all have different facial shapes which will look good in certain short haircut hairstyles but won’t look good in others.

 Celebrities are great models for hair since we are able to view the different short haircut styles that many are afraid to venture into. There really shouldn’t be any hesitation in getting short haircut hairstyles as it is a way for you to express your confidence in style.

  If you want to copy a certain short celebrity haircut, make sure to view pictures of short hair of the celebrity you want to follow. It is best to find a celebrity with the same shaped face as your own so that you are certain that the style will suit you just the same. Now, don’t force a hairstyle that you know won’t look good. Better to follow same shaped faces so you won’t be disappointed especially since there is no turning back once you snip all your hair away. 

Beach Ready

It is now time to get Beach Ready! Time to get your SPF and tan on! The right swimsuit, bathing suit, bikini, monokini you name it means alot. What makes a difference is your accessories that you put with your swimsuit masterpiece. You can pair lovely accessories with bangles, a chic handbag, jeweled-tone sandals or even with a pop of vibrant lipstick. Stand out on the beach or at a swim party. Just make sure you have your #1 accessory on your SPF!!!