“Lead builds in the body over time, and lead-containing lipstick applied several times a day, every day, can add up to significant exposure levels.” – Mark Mitchell, Environmental Health Task Force for the National Medical Association
i take my health very seriously. i work out, eat right and make sure that all of my numbers are low, and if you are anything like me, now it seems that we may need to keep track of our lead numbers too – lead in our lipsticks that is.
after reading about this study conducted by the fda in which they stated that 400 lipsticks were found to contain lead, i’m a little in shock and immediately think back to all those [click to continue…]
Welcome back to Makeup 101. Today’s topic, how to amp up your makeup. We’ve got the basics covered in parts 1 and 1.1 [be sure to check them out if you have not just yet] but now it’s time to bring it all home and take it from day to night. Take your natural makeup from the office to hours de vours in a few quick steps!
You’ve started the day with a great moisturizer, primer foundation, blush and mascara now it’s time to boost your radiance with a sultry smoky eye, liquid eyeliner and a flattering pair of falsies.
Use a stiff haired, eyeshadow brush to create contrast throughout your eyelids. Apply a deep, warm, matte shade of [click to continue…]
It is the second week of 2012. You’ve proclaimed that this is your year in love, life, career and beauty and made the New Year’s resolution to get fit, eat a salad a day and wear makeup to work every single morning. Renewing your beauty routine could be the motivation to keep your complete self-improvement overhaul’s momentum through the year.
If you need a little bit of motivation or guidance, have no fear, I have some affordable products to get you started or to help you get back on track with your beauty resolutions in this first part of our 2012 Beauty Plan. With these simple steps you’ll be the belle of the ball (or your Chem 201 class or work cubicle) in no time! [click to continue…]
Her lips on his could tell him better than all her stumbling words.” – Margaret Mitchell
You’re getting ready to strategically plant yourself under the mistletoe at the big holiday bash. You’ve got your posed, but not really posed stance going as you stand there smiling, laughing, sipping your cocktail and patiently waiting for the opportunity to pucker up with that cutie you’ve been passing glances to all night. That cutie. Your man. Your significant other. Your husband. HIM.
Your natural hair is decked and in your favorite and flyest style. Your outfit is tight and right in all the right places and you are ready. You’re giving him the eye because this is the kissing holiday, so give your lips the advantage and dress them up for the occasion with these three holiday festive lip colors to get you pucker ready. [click to continue…]
There is nothing like walking into a party on a shimmering pair of legs , a glowing decolatage or a golden makeup look having all eyes on you! The best way to work the holiday season is going for beauty gold so let’s live our lives like it’s golden. Mini skirts, halters, and backless frocks always look better with hydrated, radiant skin. You might have to stand in the buff in the bathroom until your body dries, but it the 10 minutes of glimmering prep will last you all night long.
How to get the perfectly bronzed body: Begin by [click to continue…]
Purple is the color that represents all things royal and splendid. Why not leave home dressed like a queen? Winter’s fashion forecast has predicted purple as a bold choices for eye and lips – All of My Purple Life, anyone? Here is a trend that you can work all year long – or what’s left of it!
Lavender, plum and violet, are shades of the purple that compliment all skin tones. Purples can be worn as a minimalist single shadow or as a vibrant statement piece.
For a more subdued eye with a flare of color try a [click to continue…]
