The Grecian Goddess Updo!

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We’re dying to copy Sarah Hyland‘s Grecian goddess Emmys updo, created by hairstylist John Ruggiero. And in case you are too, we got the scoop on how to recreate the look at home:


Step 1: Spray each section of hair with a volumnising hair spray.

Step 2: Create tight curls using a curler.

Step 3: Make a low bun at the occipital bone, then pin the curls loosely back into the bun.

Step 4: To add a Grecian feel, take two sections from behind the ears and braid them, pinning them into the bun.

Step 5: Finish with a styling spray , to keep the hair intact.

And ..this is what you'll get! :)

 

Skin Savers in your Kitchen !

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The ingredients you find in our kitchen are  natural, healthful, packed with vitamins, minerals and nourishment. Yes! A pretty good rule of thumb in terms of naturals is that if you can eat it, you can massage it into your skin. Here are some of my all time faves:


Avocado
Luscious, high in vitamins C and E and a good source of essential fatty acids, avocado makes a nourishing, hydrating face masque especially great for dry or mature skin.

• Mash 1/2 of a ripe avocado, adding a teaspoon of olive or sweet almond oil for extra moisture and spreadability.
• Leave the mixture on your face for 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing off, preferably with a washcloth.

Honey
 Keep it in your kitchen to purify pores and help eliminate blemishes and fine lines. Honey can help hydrate the skin by drawing moisture from the air like a humectant, as well as exfoliate without irritation or scrubbing, so even the most sensitive people can use it.
 Honey makes a great cleanser or mask.

• To use as a cleanser: Apply a small amount to damp skin and rinse well.
• As a mask: Apply to dry skin until you can’t apply it any longer (i.e., it’s too darn sticky), leave on for 10 to 20 minutes and
• then rinse off with damp cloth.

Lime juice
Fresh lime juice is a natural mild tonic astringent that removes excess oil without causing irritation or redness. The fruit’s antibiotic and antiviral properties also appear to fight the inflammation and infection linked to acne flare-ups.

• Use straight on the skin after your cleanser or masque as a natural toner.
•  Do not rinse.

Olive oil and sugar
Sugar is a natural alpha hydroxy acid and an excellent exfoliate.
A homemade sugar scrub will leave your skin looking and feeling soft, radiant and super smooth. Sugar is far superior to salt in that sugar has no rough edges.

•  Mix together about a 1/4 cup of brown sugar and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
•  Rub gently in a circular motion, and rinse with warm water.
•  While still damp from your shower or bath, take some of that olive oil and massage it all over (mix in some of your favorite scent or essential oil first).
• Olive oil is highly nourishing and makes a fantastic body moisturizer!

 

The Textured Braid

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Bored of the everyday pony tail ? and the everyday Braid ? Well, here's a new way of making a braid , looks very complicated but actually is not. Follow the steps below and get amazing results!


Step 1: Create volume at the crown of your head by backcombing with a round brush.

Step 2: Spray your entire head with hair spray, , to keep volume from deflating.

Step 3: Grab two large pieces of hair at the temples and cross one over the other so they end up on opposite sides of the head again.

Step 4: Start creating a fishtail braid, making sure to add pieces from the hair that’s hanging down as you go. Continue this until all of your hair is gathered into a single ponytail.

Step 5: Secure the ponytail with a very thin elastic.

Step 6: Take a piece of hair from the back of your ponytail and wrap it around the elastic to keep it hidden.

Step 7: Pin the end of the hair behind your ponytail with a bobby pin .


 

The Knotted Chingon! - for your hair

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Here's an interesting way of wearing a bun and getting rid of the boring hairstyle you carry everyday !

Follow these 4 steps ..

Step 1: To give hair grip, spray all over with a texturizing spray or dry shampoo.

Step 2: Divide hair into two equal sections, like pigtails. Twist each section.

Step 3: Tie your two twisted pigtails into a knot at the nape of the neck. If your hair  is on the longer side, tie a double knot.

Step 4: Tuck the loose ends under and secure with hairpins.


 

Slick back Hair is BACK!

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Guess who's back ?! the Slick Back Hair look!


Slicked back hair is a big trend this season, And it seems like it’s here to stay.

That said, the pomade-heavy hairstyle isn’t always easy to pull off. So we were happy to see Penelope Cruz work a variation on the runway look that’s subtle enough for the real world.

• The actress went with a deep side part, but instead of using a pomade on both sides, she only slicked back one side. The look is a pulled together alternative to an updo.

• This  models’ hair was slicked back on both sides of the part with natural waves falling down for a sharp contrast. This look has a sportier vibe, while Penelope’s version was perfect for the red carpet !

Shadows that Bring out your Eye Colour !

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Here are a few ways you can bring out the colour of your eyes, be it brown , green or blue ...u can always make your eyes look Special !

Blue Eyes 

 

Sometimes keeping it simple is best. A clean, precise line of copper eyeliner is all it takes to make Taylor Swift’s blue eyes pop. Lots of Black Mascara also helps to contrast with her baby blues to bring them out.

 

Dark Shades make  lashes look long.

Green Eyes 

The best and brightest eye effect we’ve seen for Green Eyes , Kat Graham’s shimmery purple shadow that completely surrounds her eyes.

Since purple and green are opposites on the color wheel, they look extra vibrant when paired together.

Brown Eyes  

If you eyes are dark brown like Kim Kardashian’s, go for a contrasting pale champagne shadow to make them pop.

 

You can also line the inside of your Lower Lash Lines with a cream pencil to enhance the effect,

 and load on lots of mascara.

 

 

Dressing up a Cardigan !

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There are many ways of keeping it simple yet looking awesome...here are some thoughts on prepping up a simple cardigan , for a soecial evening :)



Belt It: Nothing can give a potentially librarian-ish cardi more va-vavoom than cinching in the waist, and, particularly If your chosen sweater already has a little bling built in, this season we’d suggest a skinny belt.
The look is modern (we’ve seen it on Rosario Dawson — love.) especially if you pick a skinny belt, and, for evening, some patent shine.
 And while you can match your belt to your sweater for a monochrome look, don’t be afraid to mix it up (we like deep purple with a pale gray, or silver with black).


Brooch It: Need to kick up your cardigan’s holiday flava, and want the cinched/wrap look without the belt? Try a fab sparkly brooch — wrap the cardi like you’re going to belt it and instead secure it at the waist with a pretty pin.
No need to spend a bundle ,, even a simple one would work wonders!



Balance With Some Sex Appeal: Still worried that a cardigan will be too, well, stuffy when you’d rather have some sizzle? You can look feminine and sexy in a cardigan if you like — it’s all about balance. The rule is if you’re covered up on top, you can show a little extra leg (of course, how much depends on the nature of the function — if it’s work related, keep it clean people).