Monday, 25 February 2013

Saturday, 23 February 2013

Funky Ways to Style Your Hair

Natural, Loose Curls/Waves

(Sea Salt Spray & Teasing Comb)



Cross-Braid to Bun




Waterfall Braid




Knotted Ponytail

(Teasing Comb)



Bronzed and Gold Glitter Smoky Eye


Credit to @_ritzypoo! Make sure to follow her on instagram! 

Health Kick Smoothie!


Although the combination of these items may not sound appetising... trust me, this smoothie tastes amazing and it's great for your body! 


The Braid Parade!


Thursday, 21 February 2013

Hot Nail Trend: Two Toned

From Bold to Bright to Subtle. Two or three toned nails are hot right now. 






Sections of the Eye for Makeup

When applying eye makeup, especially for a smoky eye, it's important to stay within the different sectors of the eyelid, then blend the middle and outer layers together at the end. 






Wednesday, 13 February 2013

The 2012 Beauty Awards: The Best Makeup


"Best Primer" 

Sephora Anti-Shine Primer ($17, sephora.com) 

This blots excess oil with bark extract and keeps your T-Zone matte. 
"It glides onto my skin and stop shines all day," one tested said.  



"Best Base"

Covergirl & Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 Foundation ($14, drugstores)

Reduces sun spots and get luminous coverage in one step with this base.
"It's so lightweight and blendable that I can apply it without a mirror," a reviewer commented.



"Best Concealer"

Maybelline New York Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer ($8, drugstores)

Optical diffusers in this cover-up camouflage pesky zits and dark circles. 
"The pen applicator makes it a cinch to achieve a bright-eyed look after early a.m. workouts," a reader of fitness magazine shared.


"Best Blush"

Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush ($13, drugstores)

This mousse like rouge is all you need for a pretty, realistic flush. 
"It adds healthy-looking colour to the apples of your cheeks," a tester said.



"Best Bronzer"

NYC New York Colour Sun 'n' Bronze Bronzer ($5, drugstores)

With three shades that mimic your cheeks' natural glow this bronzer is easy to apply and perfect for year-round use.



"Best Eyeshadow"

Urban Decay Eyeshadow ($18, sephora.com) 

Fans touted its velvety consistency.
"It doesn't crease, even after eating it an entire day," one marvelled.




"Best Eyeliner"

Clinique Quickliner for Eyes Intense ($15, clinique.com)

Other pencil liners can become chalky, but this super smooth one, a user reported, "goes on without tugging and highlights eyes with a defined line." And the smugger makes blending foolproof.



"Best Mascara"

Rimmel London Volume Flash ScandalEyes Mascara ($7, drugstores).

A combo of collagen and keratin helps this volume-boosting mascara coat every lash. 
"It's thick, but not clumpy, and it never flakes," a reviewer said. 



"Best Lipgloss"

Bare Minerals Marvellous Moxie Lipgloss ($18, bareminerals.com)

Great fro on the go, this non-sticky gloss contains hydrating shea and avocado butters. 
"It gives my lips rich, long-lasting colour," a fitness magazine reader commented.




"Best Lipstick"

Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Matte Lip Colour ($32, chanel.com)

"It feels like silk on my lips, and the colour stays put," one tester said. "It's ultramoisturising," another added.



"Best Nail Treatment"

Deborah Lippmann Umbrella Oxygen Raincoat Top Coat ($20, deborahlippmann.com)

This waterproof high-shine topcoats extends your mani by carrying oxygen  to your nails and protecting them against UV light. "It helps my polish dry faster and stay chip-free for over a week," one voter noted.



"Best Nail Polish" 

L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Nail ($6, drugstores)



Scoring points for its precise, streak-free brush and range of 42 colours, this lacquer is a must for active women. "I need only one coat, which is a huge plus," a busy mum told fitness magazine.






Information from: www.fitnessmagazine.com