soft lips

Super soft lips … everyone wants them. We tell you how to get them, and keep them.

Here goes:

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Chapped lips are caused by lack of moisture. Drink plenty of fluids to keep your lips and body well moisturized. This will prevent chapping.

Protect Your Lips
Just like the rest of the skin, lips are vulnerable to exposure to the elements. Lots of wind, lack of moisture in the air can do a lot to contribute to chapped lips. Should your lips be dry and chapped, it would be best to stay indoors as they heal. Use a good lip balm like Blistick or Chapstick. Particularly during harsh winter weather, it is best to stay indoors. If possible, use a humidifier indoors. When going out, apply a good lip balm with SPF and tie a scarf around your face.

No licky, licky
Licking your lips is just not a good idea. Licking strips your lips of oils. The added moisture is quickly swept away by the winds.

Beauty Regimen
Use olive oil on your lips especially before going to bed. You can also exfoliate your lips from time to time. Do it gently of course using honey and sugar. Other oils you can apply are coconut oil and lemon oil.

Cut down on Caffeine and Smoking
Caffeine and smoking are not good for your lips. They easily cause rough, pale and dark lips.

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baby skin

If you have some free time some night this week, how about you work on moisturizing your skin ?

You are going to need:

A rough wash cloth
Skin moisturizing cream
pumic stone
100% cotton socks and gloves.

Start by taking a hot shower. After 5 minutes, use the rough washcloth and scrub your self all over; ups and downs, front and back.

Dry off and then cover yourself with moisturizing skin cream, from head to toe. Use extra generous amounts of cream and make sure your rub it thoroughly.

Massage your feet with the cotton socks and then put them on. Make sure you massage between the toes too.

Massage your hands with the cotton gloves as your did with your feet and the socks. Then, put the cotton gloves on.

Go to bed without washing the cream off. When you wake up your skin will be soft as a newborn’s skin.

trick for lips

It looks like we have at last nailed down a way to get full beautiful lips without the cost of injections. We have put together below tricks and tips from numerous sources.

1- Begin by carefully brushing your lips with a toothbrush in a small circular movement. This tends to help get rid of any dead skin as well as get the bloodstream moving towards the area.

2- Using a little bit of a gentle exfoliant, repeat step 1 using your ring finger or a tooth brush

3- Following removing the scrubs and drying out your lips, use a thin coating of concealer on the two lips and lightly around the top and bottom ridges.

4- To make the concealer stick, use a light layer of powder.

5- Using a pencil which exactly like your natural lip shade, line your lips paying special attention to your fresh full ridges as a result of the concealer

6- Acquire a pair of colors of your preferred gloss, one light color and another one which is a bit darker. Prepare your lips with a thin applications of the darker color.

7- Utilizing your favored brush, apply the lighter color to the center more fleshier part of your lips. The lighter color reflects more light and thus creats an impression of a fuller lip

metallic eyeshadow

Holiday seasons are always an excuse to go for bold eye makeup and nothing beats the metallic if you are looking to stand out. Applying metallic eyeshadow ,however, could be tricky. Here are some tips to help you out.
-Before applying, prime your eyelids with an eye shadow primer to prevent the eyeshadow from creasing.

-Apply multiple layers of metallic eyeshadow to make it thick. Metallic eyeshadow does not look great if your skin color shows through.

-Expert Brandy Gomez-Duplessis says that her secret for a perfectmetallic eyeshadow look is lip gloss. That’s right, apply some clear gloss on your eye lids to give the metallic look a great shine.

-Don’t shy out on the rest of products. Big lashes and a bold eyeliner work very well with metallic eye shadow.

- Metallic eyeshadow can get messy. Start your routine by applyingeyeshadow shields under the eye to catch anything that might fall down.

busher

It is very important to distinguish the suitable color tones, techniques, and tools necessary for applying blusher in order to achieve the ideal look.

Blusher typically comes in 3 different colors, peach, pink, and brown. The color choice of the blusher must always be in a way such that it is pretty mush the same tone as your skin. The lighter your skin tone is, the lighter ought to be the color of the blusher.

Additionally, it ought to be pretty much within the family color of the lipstick you are going to use. Light colors must be set aside for the mornings and day time while a slightly deeper shade is ideal for the evening hours. A tired look is often instantly revitalized by the pink shade  .

Before the application of blusher, your facial skin should be completely cleaned and rinsed, and then completely dried. After that, foundation makeup is to be applied.

Now ,  find the apple of your cheeks where blusher is usually applied. This is often done by looking directly into the mirror and smiling. The elevated and most notable parts of the cheeks are the apples. After this, apply a color on your brush and apply it in one direction and then gradually blend it. Finish it all off by using a transparent powder for a purely natural appearance.

slim face

1- If your are looking for a thinner face, use a light shade of lipsticksuch as light pink. The lighter color appears extended and make your face look thinner.

2- Make you cheeks look slimmer by highlighting your cheekbones. You can do that by applying bronzer (choose a shade slightly darker from your skin color) on your cheekbones and extending it down to the chin.

3- Don’t apply too much blush. Applying blush extensively makes your face look round.

4- Emphasize the eyes. Go for bold eye shadow, eye liner, and mascara.

5- Go for thicker eyebrows which will help the rest of your face look thinner. The thinner the brow , the rounder the face looks.

6- Longer earrings also help your face look thinner.

7- Keep your hair high on the crown of the head to further elongate your head.

I always want to talk to you. No matter what time it is, where I am, or what I’m doing. I’d drop whatever I’m doing just to have a conversation with you. Why? Simply because I love talking to you. I love how we talk about the most random topics. I love how you know how to keep a conversation going. I love how we lose track of time. A simple text, or phone call from you can make me smile throughout the whole day. I know it sounds rather silly, but it’s true. You’re on my mind all the time. <3 <3 <3 _bibek giri

Take a look at yourself, you're beautiful. Maybe you don't feel that way, but you are. When things get tough, try to stick through it. It'll only make you stronger.

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Just be smart enough to know when “enough is enough.” You can’t complain about somebody crossing the line if you fail to set the boundaries. You can’t complain about somebody wasting your time when you didn’t require them to earn it. Sometimes you just have to let go. Not everything is meant to be a “forever” kind of thing. You have to be honest with yourself even if it hurts. You can’t give people too many chances to make the same “mistakes.” Learn from it. Grow out of it. Be done with it.

uses of coconut oil

1- Coconut oil is a great cleanser. Cleanse the build up of dirt and pollution by gently massaging coconut oil into your skin and leaving it on for around 10 minutes. Once its has lifted the dirt, remove it with a damp peace of cloth. Coconut oil is also anti bacterial and will work wonders on your skin.

2- Massage coconut oil into your hair. It strengthens your locks and adds shine and luster. After applying the oil, lift your hair up with a damp towel for 20 minutes before washing it off.

3- Coconut oil is also an excellent moisturizer. Massage you whole body with coconut oil before a night out to add a shine to your skin.

4- Apply coconut oil to flaky skin on hands and feet and use it as a scrub. You skin will feel rejuvenated instantly. Coconut oil also has anti-aging agent and can be used to reduce wrinkles thanks to its anti-oxidant properties.

5- Virgin Coconut oil (not chemically enhanced) can help you lose weight. True it has a high amount of saturated fat, but not all fats are created equal. The kind of fat in coconut oil can be dissolved quickly in the body and is burned immediately for energy. At the same time, coconut oil will boost your metabolism and make you feel full for longer periods of time. You can consume four table spoons of coconut oil a day by adding it to salads and using it in your cooking.

Have a fun smile and keep putting on liptick.

quick pedicare

1- Start by taking a warm shower to soften your skin for scrubbing. You can soak your feet in warm water for 5 minutes instead.

2- Massage your feet with a body scrub and focus on the heals. If you have dry and rough areas elsewhere, give them special attention too. Make sure you cover the balls, bottom, and side of each of your feet.

3- Perfect your exfoliation by rubbing your feat with a washcloth.

4- Hop out of the shower and directly apply a moisturizing cream to lock in the softness. Pick a cream that is absorbed quickly.

5- Clip your nails that need trimming while they are still soft from the shower. Use quality clippers to avoid cuts and ingrown nails. Also, make sure that your nails do not extend beyond the tip of your toe.

6- File your nails in a single direction until they are smooth and round on the corners. Avoid metallic file; they might rip your nails.

7- Use a cuticle remover to remove the cuticles at the base of your nails.

8- Apply a base coat to conceal nail imperfections. Use 3 strokesto cover the whole nail.

9- Apply your nail polish and follow it up a top coat and you are done.

hair removal

We all like having a smooth skin, but shaving causes redness and razor burns which tend to look really bad. Here are some tips to help you treat razor shaving irritation and others to help you avoid them all together.

The number one rule is to never shave areas that are already irritated and have red bumps from a previous shaving. Shaving these area will increase the damage. Try to give the skin some time to heal.

Pick the right razor. If you go for the cheaper variety, you are more likey to cut and irritate your skin. Pick a razor with a moving head and mutliple blades, it is well worth the price. Do not over use the razor.

Prepare the skin and hair by showering before shaving. The heat and moisture from the shower will soften skin and moisturize it.

Apply the shaving cream generoulsy. The cream will hydrate and lubricate the skin for the razor to path smoothly.

Shave your hair in the direction of the growth but make as few pases as possible.

If you skin get irritated anyway, treat with lotion that contains alo vera which will calm the irritation down. There are also some creams that contain small amount of cortisone that would do wonders to your skin. Ask your doctor about them.

If all else fails, consider laser removal of the hair in the areas that are extremely sensitive.

natural makeup

How to choose and use concealer

When choosing your concealer you have to keep these two basic rules in mind:

1. Concealers with a thicker texture are good for covering up red splotches and dark circles.
2. Concealers with a lighter texture are better for covering up small irregularities in the complexion and matting shiny skin in the area of the nose, chin and forehead.

Here is what else you have to remember:

• In order to keep your concealer from being visible, it has to be 1 or 2 tones lighter than the tone of your foundation, but still close to the tone of your skin.
• Smooth textures are easier to apply.
• Do not use the concealer past its expiration date.
• In order to ensure that there will be no color discrepancies it is better to use concealer and foundation from the same brand and line.

Now that you have selected your concealer, here is how to apply it to achieve best results.

Before you begin concealing, it is recommended that you treat your face with moisturizer first. This will make any corrections less visible. If your skin is dry and flaky and you skip this hydration step, the concealer will not only fail to cover up your blemishes, but will highlight them instead.

There are two different opinions on when concealer should be applied. Some say it is best applied before the foundation, some say after. If you choose to apply your concealer before the foundation, you are risking to mix the two products up. Yet applied on top of the foundation, the concealer may not blend as well and remain noticeable. Whichever way you prefer, practice makes perfect. You will eventually learn how to apply your concealer without smudging or caking it.

For dark circles

Put some concealer at the base of the eye close to the inner corner and draw the line outward as far as the cheekbone if needed. Do not rub. Use patting motions instead. This will help for a better coverage while protecting your sensitive skin from bruising. Rubbing the skin in this area can also cause occasional swelling.

You can use concealer to cover up spots all over your face – around the eyes, at the base of the nose, along the sides, etc.

If you have fine wrinkles around your eyes you have to be extra careful. Use light-textured concealer because any other kinds will only emphasize the fine creases.

Concealer can also be used to cover up inconsistencies in the complexion, such as reddening of the nose or along the laugh lines, under the eyes, over the cheekbones or in the middle of the chin or forehead. This however requires the use of a special application technique, which requires practice. The purpose of the concealer is to conceal, so if you cover up all your flaws, but the concealer remains visible, you need more practice.

Concealer is most suitable for when you are not wearing heavy makeup.

Seaweed helps in the fight against wrinkles and aging

Certain kinds of seaweed contain substances which can be very effective in the battle against wrinkles and aging.

• Minerals: such as sodium and potassium (which regulate the water balance), sodium chloride and calcium (which are good for the teeth and bones), magnesium (helps in the regulation of the cardio-vascular and muscular systems), iron (which helps for the transfer of oxygen to the cells) and iodine (regulates metabolism and the function of the thyroid).
• They are also rich in microelements: phosphorus (which provides energy), boron, fluoride and copper (which have and anti-inflammatory effect), sulfur, magnesium, chrome, barium and nickel (which aid the absorption of iron), vanadium, silver, titanium and silicon (also known as “the beauty minerals”, because they help the skin and capillaries retain their elasticity).
• Seaweed contains vitamins A, B1, B5, B12, C, E, D (essential for the normal metabolism), pro-vitamin D and also the pigments chlorophyll and xanthophyll.
• Sugars such as glucose, galactose, mannose, xylose, arabinose and rhamnose.

High-quality cosmetic products use seaweed harvested from the depths of the sea, since the kinds that grow close to the surface lose some of their healing properties.

Today there are around 30,000 kinds of seaweed known to man. Scientists have discovered that one kilogram of seaweed contains as much minerals, microelements, amino acids and plant hormones as are found in 100, 000 liters of sea water. The thousands of different enzymes are extremely valuable for the proper digestion.

Seaweeds have a cleansing and detoxifying effect on the body. They are extremely rich in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, manganese, zinc, magnesium, calcium, copper, iron, selenium, chrome and other elements used for the production of antioxidant enzymes in the body, which in turn counteract the free radicals responsible for premature aging. Research shows that women who consume more seafood rarely suffer from osteoporosis and have a stronger skeletal system.

Seaweeds activate the nervous system and help fight depression, sadness and the lack of concentration. Seaweed therapy refreshes the skin, tones it and gives it a healthier look.

how to manage the tired skin

When a person is tired and exhausted this is sure to show on his face. Makeup is a great ally in covering up the fatigue as long as you know how to use it. It is not the quantity of makeup that will help you cover up the signs of a sleepless night, but the wise combination of colors.

For red eyes

Bloodshot eyes are a sign that you are in dire need of sleep. However if you still have a few hours of the work day to go, you will have to resort to makeup.

Skin with warm undertones

• You can neutralize the effect of the red eyes with golden eye shadows and eye liner and/or mascara.
• Apply blush in a sparkling champagne color around the eyes and on the cheekbones. This will open up the eyes.
• Mocha colored shades will refresh the look of your eyes.
• Black mascara will create contrast and the redness of your eyeballs will be neutralized.
• Trace the lips with a pencil lip liner in chocolate color and fill in with yellowish brown lipstick. Cover with light pink gloss.

Skin with cold undertones

• Use eye shadows and eye liner with blue undertones.
• Apply white shadows to the eyelids just below the eyebrows.
• Put some light gray over the lids.
• Accentuate on the base of the lid with dark blue or gray in order to open up the eye.
• Outline your lips with plum colored pencil lip liner and fill in with lipstick in the color of wild berries. Cover with clear lip gloss.

Avoid applying makeup in pink, violet or red tones.

For dark circles

In order to mask over the dark circles you don’t need to use double amounts of concealer, foundation and eye makeup. This will not help you hide the fatigue. It will only make you look even worse.

Instead apply a strong moisturizing lotion to the area around the eyes and follow with a thin layer of concealer (with yellow or green undertones) and foundation.

To reduce the visibility of the dark circles:

• Pay attention to the shadows.
• Forget about applying mascara to the lower lashes
• Do not use the same tone of eyeliner for outlining the whole lid. Better yet, apply eyeliner only to the upper lid and the outer corner of the lower.
• Avoid using eye shadows in peach, purple or dark tones.

Skin with warm undertones

• Use golden tones on your upper eyelid, just below the eyebrow.
• Apply sandy tones to your lid beneath the fold.
• Outline the eye with warm brown or dark green eyeliner.
• Apply brown or black mascara only to the upper lashes, because applying it to the lower lashes will only make the dark circles more visible.
• Add a second layer of mascara only to the outer corner of your lashes in order to make the eyes look more open.
• Highlight your lips with a light-brown lip liner and a beige gloss.

Skin with cold undertones

• Apply cinnamon colored eye shadows below the eyebrows.
• After that apply sandy nuances over the movable part of the lid.
• Trace the eyes with eyeliner in black.
• Use brown mascara for a softening effect.
• Outline the lips with pencil lip liner in a neutral color and fill them in with a light-brown lipstick and gloss.

Aside from the fact that leaving makeup on your face can result to impurities, it may also cause graver problems. In the case of leaving makeup in your eyes overnight, such carelessness may lead to irritation and likely infection. If you are not sure how to effectively and properly get rid of mascara, eye shadow, eye liners and concealer, below are some tips on how to do it.

If you have applied light makeup, just wash your face with tap water and gently rub your eye lids with mild cleanser or soap which is not creamy. You’ll find that there are cleansers and soaps meant for sensitive skin, dry skin and oily skin so choose the one that suits you.

For heavy eye makeup, it will be wise to rely on a specially formulated makeup removal product. However, remember to use it first prior to washing your face with your regular soap, facial scrub or cleanser.

Some people find baby shampoos efficient in getting rid of eye makeup. They don’t irritate the eyes and they can also remove your mascara in no time.

Use tap water when cleaning your eyelids but you’ll have to wash off the soap or cleanser with lukewarm water to retain moisture. Remember that the corners of your eyes are prone to dryness and slightly warm water can actually moisturize them.

Cold creams are also popular eye makeup removal products. Just apply it on your eye area and then wipe it off with a warm and damp washcloth.

In case you wish to make use of natural makeup remover, try olive oil. It will not only clear the makeup on your eyes but it will also moisturize and condition your eyelashes.

Glitter makeup can be very intense so be very careful how and how much your apply. Stick to the minimal amount especially that it can get very messy and irritating to sensitive eyes.

An important thing to note is that you should keep the glitter restricted to one area. Do not combine glitter eye shadow with glitter lip gloss, glitter nails, or body glitter. Also avoid too much bling bling cloth and other accessories.

Wearing glitter makeup is not for everyday. It can be fun in parties or a night out around town. However, it is not appropriate for business meeting and professional workplaces.

Applying glitter powder eyeshadow almost always requires a makeup setting spray. Spray your makeup brush with a makeup setting spray , dab it in the glitter, and then apply it on your lid. Alternatively you can use glitter gels.

Kate, the newly appointed duchess of cambridge kept her natural look on her wedding day by doing her own makeup for the royal wedding. She insisted that “she knows her own face” and believes that no makeup artist can make her look better than she can.

There were rumors that she might have taken some private lessons before the wedding day, but it is sure that she was the one holding the makeup brushes and pens on the wedding day. She created a light smokey eye look and popped out her beautiful cheeks using a pink blush close to the color used as lipstick.

Her Manicure was done by Artist Marina Sandoval. Marina used a custom color combination to give Kate the ivory color she was looking for on her wedding day.

The Duchess’ hair was done by stylist James Pyrce.

Face powder is a very vital aspect of applying face make-up as it is not only versatile but also makes the skin look and feel great. It has a better lasting effect when compared to moisturizers and foundations. However, a good percentage of women do not choose the right face powder. Follow the below steps while choosing the right powder for your face.

1)Loose Powder: This type of powder is better to be used at home and offers you a very long lasting finish and is the first choice of make-up professionals. If you are looking for a gentle finish, then this is the one you should go for. While applying the loose powder, you must use a large, soft brush which will help you to dust the powder on your face evenly.

2)Pressed Powder: Compacts are to be best used for travel and it is not only lightweight but is easy to use as well. If you are busy person, who doesn’t have time to groom, then using pressed powder is your best bet.

3)Powder Shade: Some women just assume any shade of powder can suit them. Well, this is not true and you must choose the powder which highlights your skin-tone naturally. Always take time to experiment before making the purchase of your face powder.

Every season, fashion and beauty magazines will declare certain hairstyles to be the latest “in” style. For most of us, it’s not easy to go from a chic bob in the fall to long, layered curls the following spring, at least not without excessive amounts of extensions. This means it’s important to go with a hairstyle that will always be in style. Here are a few options

Long, straight hair. This look will really never go out of style. It gives you the most options for a day-to-day basis, and who doesn’t love long, healthy hair? Just be sure to keep your ends neat and well trimmed.

Shoulder-length, with bangs. Regardless of the look of the moment, this look always seems to have an air of sophistication. If you have the bone-structure for it, definitely give this style a shot.

Neat bun. This is always in style for professional situations. Just be sure to groom your fly-aways and hide any unseemly root.

Shoulder-length beachy waves. This look always appears to be fresh and sunny, even when little effort goes into it. If your hair is naturally wavy, then this can even be a low-maintenance look for you. Throw in some soft highlights to complete the look, but stick with a color that looks natural, or the style will appear to be overly trendy.

A ponytail. Only for casual situations, not for a date or the office, but seriously, this style has been “in” literally forever.

The perfect looking cheekbones we see in magazines are, most of the time, the product of Photoshop and are very hard to attain. However, if you feel that your face is too rounded, here are some tips that helps it look slimmer.

A tanned body naturally looks slimmer. This means that bronzers are also a great way to slim down your face. Apply on your forehead, cheeks, and jawline.

Go for longer hair. Shorter hair makes your face look round. You can also opt for hair style that covers parts of your chin and cheeks.

Keep your hair higher at the crown of the head to add length to your face.

Reduce the length ( or is it width ?) of your eyebrows. Winged eyebrows emphasize round faces.

Use a tightening primers before you apply makeup to minimize puffiness. Tightening primers has an additional advantage of decreasing the size of large skin pores.

Use a flat brush to contour your face with powder and blush. Apply blush in an angular line down your cheeks and then blend properly.

For most beauty fanatics, going all out on hair and makeup is a common mistake that often leaves us looking less beautiful. To balance your hairstyle with the makeup look, it is important to choose only one to amp up. This create a more powerful effect without overdoing it.

When you have set your make-up to look more sophisticated, it is better to go with a more subtle hairstyle. The make-up you wear during the day should be lighter and more carefree. With this kind of look, you can let your hair flow freely and have a playful bounce. And if you decide to party after work, you can create dramatic smoky eyes effect and wear your hair up to emphasize the look.

Make it a point to watch the limits. On some occasions, it is better to leave make-up and hairdo uncomplicated. This is especially the case if you are planning to wear an already eye-catching outfit. Even a simple ponytail could already bring out a more gorgeous you if you strike the right balance.

Beautiful bridal look! _  sabeeta shahi

Smile. Let everyone know that today you're a lot stronger than you were yesterday. 

I’ve learned to be friends with the broken. They know how to survive and have a depth of great love and understanding. I’ve learned that loneliness has nothing to do with how many people are around you but how many of them understand you. I learned that the smallest word can break your heart or repair it. That we are all good at something, whether it’s making someone laugh or remembering their birthday. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that these things don’t matter. That you will always be hungry for love. Always. Even when someone is asleep next to you, you’ll cherish the pillow touching their cheek and the sheet hiding their skin. I learned that we should not fear as we will find our way. It’s in our bones. It’s in our soul.

When you’ve done all that you can do, and you still feel like you have so much further to go. When you feel like all that you have to give still isn’t nearly enough. When it seems that you will not be able to keep up everything that needs to be kept up for one minute longer. Stop and breathe. Look, really look at what you are expecting of yourself. You cannot always do it all. You cannot hold everything together perfectly and you cannot be perfectly composed every single day. It’s unrealistic. It’s ok to have “off” days. Bad days will pass just like they always do. There will be a brand new sparking day waiting for you tomorrow. Don’t put so much pressure on yourself.
Today it’s time for self-compassion.

This is love

I already said too much. I already shared too much, and I want all my secrets back. I hate getting close to people these days, I always regret sharing too much, caring too much, doing too much, feeling too much..

Being brave doesn’t mean you aren’t scared. Being brave means you are scared, really scared, badly scared, and you do the right thing anyway.

That stress you’ve placed upon your shoulders is going to crush you. Get rid of it. You don’t need to be perfect. You don’t need to have it all together. You don’t need to please everyone. Place that heavy burden on the ground. Throw it into the sea. Expel it from your being. You will be lighter in mind, body, and soul. Say no without explanation.