“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
~Mark Twain
Friday, November 12, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Snacking Your Way to Clear Skin!
My skin has been going a little crazy lately. I've been getting really tiny bumps popping up sporadically on my face. I don't think that its anything that I'm using because I rarely change my regimen. It could be the change in the weather or the fact that I've been slacking on my water intake. Who knows, but it has to stop. So I did a little research on things that I can eat to help with the current condition of my skin.
For those who don't know, I posted about my skin woes a while back. Its been about a year since I've come off of Accutane (acne treatment), I'm contemplating if I should go back and ask for another three month dosage but I know my dermatologist will laugh in my face. If I'm still having trouble after the new year I'm definitely going back. Accutane has done wonders for my skin and I'm a little obsessed now (lol but true). I know one things for sure, I love having clear skin and I do not want to go back to dealing with acne.
Read on for healthy snacks that will have you on the path to clear skin:
Berries [Strawberries, Blackberries, Cranberries]: Berries are chock full of antioxidants! Antioxidants helps to protect your skin from harmful free radicals, gives your complexion a radiant glow, and fights the molecules that damage skin cells which leads to premature signs of aging . Berries also help the body produce collagen which keeps skin, soft, youthful and supple.
Nuts [Walnuts, Brazil Nuts]: Walnuts & Brazil nuts are high in Fatty Acids, so they help lend a supple, smooth appearance to your skin. Brazil Nuts are high in Selenium which helps fight free radicals and also improves the elasticity of the skin.
Oily Fish [Prawns, Tuna, Salmon, Sardines]: The Fatty Acids present helps to prevent dryness, clogged pores, and improves skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis due to healthier cell membranes. Fatty acids regulate the health of the cell by keeping toxins out, and allowing nutrients in. Healthier cell membranes means that your cells are able to retain more moisture, and more moisture means younger looking skin.
Citrus Fruits [Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruits]: Citrus fruits contains high levels of Vitamin C [otherwise known as Ascorbic Acid] that is instrumental in keeping your skin health and youthful. Vitamin C [often found in most anti aging serums and treatments] is a water soluble vitamin which means it cannot be stored by the body. This is why it's important to consume at least a few servings of Vitamin C daily. The Vitamin C found in Citrus fruits acts a powerful antioxidant that aggressively fights free radicals while keeping your skin smooth and firm.
Dark Green Vegetables [Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Watercress]: Like many of the foods mentioned before this food group, dark green veggies are high in antioxidants. The Vitamin A present in green veggies also helps regulate the production of sebum, which is good news to those with oily, acne prone skin. Vitamin A strengthens the cell membrane and also regulates the release of toxins from the cells.
Source
For those who don't know, I posted about my skin woes a while back. Its been about a year since I've come off of Accutane (acne treatment), I'm contemplating if I should go back and ask for another three month dosage but I know my dermatologist will laugh in my face. If I'm still having trouble after the new year I'm definitely going back. Accutane has done wonders for my skin and I'm a little obsessed now (lol but true). I know one things for sure, I love having clear skin and I do not want to go back to dealing with acne.
Read on for healthy snacks that will have you on the path to clear skin:
Berries [Strawberries, Blackberries, Cranberries]: Berries are chock full of antioxidants! Antioxidants helps to protect your skin from harmful free radicals, gives your complexion a radiant glow, and fights the molecules that damage skin cells which leads to premature signs of aging . Berries also help the body produce collagen which keeps skin, soft, youthful and supple.
Nuts [Walnuts, Brazil Nuts]: Walnuts & Brazil nuts are high in Fatty Acids, so they help lend a supple, smooth appearance to your skin. Brazil Nuts are high in Selenium which helps fight free radicals and also improves the elasticity of the skin.
Oily Fish [Prawns, Tuna, Salmon, Sardines]: The Fatty Acids present helps to prevent dryness, clogged pores, and improves skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis due to healthier cell membranes. Fatty acids regulate the health of the cell by keeping toxins out, and allowing nutrients in. Healthier cell membranes means that your cells are able to retain more moisture, and more moisture means younger looking skin.
Citrus Fruits [Oranges, Lemons, Grapefruits]: Citrus fruits contains high levels of Vitamin C [otherwise known as Ascorbic Acid] that is instrumental in keeping your skin health and youthful. Vitamin C [often found in most anti aging serums and treatments] is a water soluble vitamin which means it cannot be stored by the body. This is why it's important to consume at least a few servings of Vitamin C daily. The Vitamin C found in Citrus fruits acts a powerful antioxidant that aggressively fights free radicals while keeping your skin smooth and firm.
Dark Green Vegetables [Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Watercress]: Like many of the foods mentioned before this food group, dark green veggies are high in antioxidants. The Vitamin A present in green veggies also helps regulate the production of sebum, which is good news to those with oily, acne prone skin. Vitamin A strengthens the cell membrane and also regulates the release of toxins from the cells.
Source
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Outfit Post | God in Me
You're so fly, you're so high
Everybody 'round you trying to figure out why
You're so cool, you win all the time
Everywhere you go, man you get a lot of shine
You draw like a magnet, better yet I have it
Everything you wear people say they gotta have it
From the sweat suit to the white tee to the Gucci
You can probably say people wanna get like me
But what they don't know is when you go home
And get behind closed doors, man you hit the floor
And what they can't see is you're on you're knees
So the next time you get it just tell 'em
It's the God in me, it's the God in me
It's the God in me, it's the God in me
It's the God in me
You think I'm so fresh, you think I'm so clean
You think I'm so sweet (what is it you think you see?)
It's the God in me, it's the God in me
It's the God in me
Jacket-Nordstom/Skirt-H&M/ Shoes-Sam Edleman/Jewelry DIY and F21
Song: Mary Mary God in Me
Monday, November 08, 2010
Makeup Brushes 101
Just like any other artist, makeup enthusiasts need the right tools in their kit to paint a beautiful face. If you've been wondering about what different brushes do or which you really need, keep reading.
I will be using MAC brushes as an example because they are awesome; easily obtainable; and I like their numbering system. There are a vast selection of brushes to choose from like Crown Brush, Sigma Brushes, billybBEAUTY brushes and Sonia Kashuk just to name a few. So research to find which brushes are best for you.
187 Duo Fiber Brush: A large full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of face powder or pigments. This brush is also excellent for applying liquid makeup. It leaves the finish seamless and flawless.
190 Foundation Brush: A foundation brush designed to create a smooth, even finish, flawless look. Blends liquid and cream foundations like a charm.
129 Powder/Blush Brush: All-purpose for blush or face powder. This brush is particularly good for blush application because its smaller so your able to concentrate on the apples of your cheeks better.
168 Large Angled Contour Brush: This brush can be used to contour the face or for applying blush.
217 Blending Brush: Used for eyeshadow application and blending.
224 Tapered Blending Brush: For controlled eye shadow application and blending
210 Precise Eyeliner Brush: For precision lining of eye area or body detailing/design.
I will be using MAC brushes as an example because they are awesome; easily obtainable; and I like their numbering system. There are a vast selection of brushes to choose from like Crown Brush, Sigma Brushes, billybBEAUTY brushes and Sonia Kashuk just to name a few. So research to find which brushes are best for you.
Face Brushes
150 Large Powder Brush: Full and dense for dusting loose or pressed powder on face or body.187 Duo Fiber Brush: A large full circular brush used for lightweight application and blending of face powder or pigments. This brush is also excellent for applying liquid makeup. It leaves the finish seamless and flawless.
190 Foundation Brush: A foundation brush designed to create a smooth, even finish, flawless look. Blends liquid and cream foundations like a charm.
129 Powder/Blush Brush: All-purpose for blush or face powder. This brush is particularly good for blush application because its smaller so your able to concentrate on the apples of your cheeks better.
168 Large Angled Contour Brush: This brush can be used to contour the face or for applying blush.
Eye Brushes
239 Eye Shader Brush: Soft and dense to shade or blend eye shadow or emollient-based products.
252 Large Shader Brush: Soft but firm bristles for shading with eye shadow or emollient-based products.
266 Small Angle Brush: For creating sharp, precise lines or filling in the brows.217 Blending Brush: Used for eyeshadow application and blending.
224 Tapered Blending Brush: For controlled eye shadow application and blending
210 Precise Eyeliner Brush: For precision lining of eye area or body detailing/design.
Friday, November 05, 2010
Feel Good Friday
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
~John Quincy Adams
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Tutorial | Lime with a little Lemon
What I Used:
MAC Select SPF 15 Foundation
MAC Mineralized SkinFinish Natural
MAC Spiked Brow Pencil
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Lime
MAC Sumptuous Eyeshadow
MAC Carbon Eyeshadow
MAC Juiced Eyeshadow
MAC Raizin (in crease)
MAC Studio Finish Concealer (highlight)
MAC BlackTrack Fluidline
NYX Jumbo Pencil in Black Bean
NARS Orgasm Blush
MAC Chestnut Lipliner
MAC Velvet Teddy Lipstick
MAC 2N Lipglass
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
DIY | Chic Apron
Inspiration:
How cute is this Haute Hostess Apron? Perfect for a holiday dinner party! These aprons were featured on Oprah about a week ago and are retailing for about $300. I will show you how to make one very similar for much cheaper.
What you'll need:
Sewing Machine
Apron
1-2 yards of fabric (depending on how full you want it)
Needle
Thread
Pins
Scissors
Ruler
My apron has pockets on the front and was too long so I cut the apron right below the pockets and I will use the side without the pockets.
Using the piece of the apron that I cut off as a guide, I cut the first piece of fabric the same width. I added a half inch for the bottom seam.
To make the ruffle effect the fabric has to be longer than the waist line (in this case the bottom of the apron). I went 30 inches {wish I would have done more so it could be fuller}, you can go as long as you want to make it as full as you want. I think doubling the length would be perfect.
Cut a second piece of fabric the same length as the first but half the width. Be sure to add in an additional half length for the seam.
Sew your seams!
With a needle and thread, stitch the shorter fabric on top of the wider fabric (just in and out until the end of the fabric).
Begin to pull the fabric so it ruffles.
Once you have the ruffles to your liking and its the same length as the apron, pin the skirt to the apron. Pin the back of the skirt to the inside of the apron so that when you turn it on the front all the seams will be hidden. Get it? Sew the skirt and apron together.
Voila!
What you'll need:
Sewing Machine
Apron
1-2 yards of fabric (depending on how full you want it)
Needle
Thread
Pins
Scissors
Ruler
My apron has pockets on the front and was too long so I cut the apron right below the pockets and I will use the side without the pockets.
Using the piece of the apron that I cut off as a guide, I cut the first piece of fabric the same width. I added a half inch for the bottom seam.
To make the ruffle effect the fabric has to be longer than the waist line (in this case the bottom of the apron). I went 30 inches {wish I would have done more so it could be fuller}, you can go as long as you want to make it as full as you want. I think doubling the length would be perfect.
Cut a second piece of fabric the same length as the first but half the width. Be sure to add in an additional half length for the seam.
Sew your seams!
With a needle and thread, stitch the shorter fabric on top of the wider fabric (just in and out until the end of the fabric).
Begin to pull the fabric so it ruffles.
Once you have the ruffles to your liking and its the same length as the apron, pin the skirt to the apron. Pin the back of the skirt to the inside of the apron so that when you turn it on the front all the seams will be hidden. Get it? Sew the skirt and apron together.
Voila!
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
Monday, November 01, 2010
Get The Look | Kerry Washington
Do you love Kerry Washington's flawless and always understated makeup? Get her look with my suggestions below.
1. As always, beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin. Be sure to cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin according to your skin type.
2. Apply a stick foundation like Black Radiance Perfect Blend Crème Foundation Stick With SPF 15 only where you need it. Carefully blend it into the skin with either a makeup wedge or a foundation brush. Set your foundation with a powder like Perfect Tone Loose Powder.
3. Prep your eyes for eyeshadow by applying a primer like Urban Decay Primer Potion all over the lid up to the crease. Apply a silver shadow to the inner tear ducts of your eyes then finish off you eye lid with a greyish-brown color, carry that color into the crease. Line your eye with a black pencil, add whispie lashes and mascara.
4. Fill in your brow with a brow pencil like Revlon's Brow Fantasy Pencil and Gel.
5. To get Kerry's cheeks apply a rosy blush like NYX's Desert Rose.
6. Finish the look by lining your lips with NYX Mahogany liner and adding a plum-pink with pink shimmer lipstick like Almay Sequin One Coat Lipstick.
1. As always, beautiful makeup starts with beautiful skin. Be sure to cleanse, tone and moisturize your skin according to your skin type.
2. Apply a stick foundation like Black Radiance Perfect Blend Crème Foundation Stick With SPF 15 only where you need it. Carefully blend it into the skin with either a makeup wedge or a foundation brush. Set your foundation with a powder like Perfect Tone Loose Powder.
3. Prep your eyes for eyeshadow by applying a primer like Urban Decay Primer Potion all over the lid up to the crease. Apply a silver shadow to the inner tear ducts of your eyes then finish off you eye lid with a greyish-brown color, carry that color into the crease. Line your eye with a black pencil, add whispie lashes and mascara.
4. Fill in your brow with a brow pencil like Revlon's Brow Fantasy Pencil and Gel.
5. To get Kerry's cheeks apply a rosy blush like NYX's Desert Rose.
6. Finish the look by lining your lips with NYX Mahogany liner and adding a plum-pink with pink shimmer lipstick like Almay Sequin One Coat Lipstick.
What's in Ciara's Makeup Bag via OnStyle.com
Her list includes Kevyn Aucoin foundation, Fashion Fair Concealer, and Lancome Blush in Mocha Havana.
Read the rest of her list here.
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