Beauty Snack

2012-07-11T00:27:00.001-07:00

My 3 Favourite Exercises - Brazillian Butt Workout

1. Pile Squats

2. Single Leg Squat

3. Explosive lunge (Jumping Lunges)

and.....

Foods to avoid to lose weight

2011-02-11T04:23:00.000-08:00

Ummm, looking at this picture makes me sooo hungry and it is 10.30 at night and I have attempted to stop eating after 7.00pm

Here is a list of all the foods you should AVOID when trying to lose weight.. trust me it helps!

- Fried foods (includes spring rolls, dim sims)
- French fries and hamburgers
- Table sugar
- Salted nuts ( a handful of raw nuts a day is ok..)
- Baked beans
- Soft drinks
- Toffee and chocolate
- Fatty sausages
- Bacon
- Cake
- White Bread (especially after 5pm)
- Pasta made with white flour
- Alcohol ( if you cannot cut this out of your diet try having vodka and soda water)
- Popcorn
- Pastrys
- BUTTER
- Lots of potato
- Too much cheese-
- Too much tomatoe sauce

Ombre Hair technique trend

2011-02-11T03:50:00.000-08:00

The new celebrity trend of a fancy coloring technique where the color goes on darker at the roots and fades into lighter highlights throughout the middle to the ends of your hair.

Is this technique right for you?

- You prefer low-maintenance, natural looking highlights

- are bored with your solid hair color

- have always wanted to be blonde but worried about getting full head highlights

Fake eyelashes vocab

2011-02-03T02:01:00.000-08:00

Fake eyelashes a makeup artist put on me for a photoshoot - couldn't blink they were so heavy

Individual Lashes

Individual lashes create a more natural look, and are normally placed between the natural lashes for a more defined look. Personally I hate wearing these eyelashes because its a very tedious job to place them but if your looking for a natural look I would recommend these.

Strip Lashes

For a dramatic effect consider buying strip lashes which are applied with glue/or stick on. Try and opt for the lashes that are appiled with glue because i found the ones that are stick on usually end up falling off if you are going out/going to be moving around alot.

Often these lashes are in need of trimming, so try and adjust them to natural length of your eyelashes.

Three quarter Lashes

One of the hardest set of fake eyelashes to get on the market, however they exist and create a both natural and dramatic effect. These lashes are speficially designed to direct to the corner of the eye.

Some secrets for a flat stomach

2011-02-02T19:35:00.000-08:00

For some women, that pouch around the middle of your stomach is very hard to get rid of, and even harder the older you get which is due to genetics and body build (We are all envy of that girl we know who was born with the perfect stomach!)

♥ Try and get regular cardio exercise such as running, swimming and even walking

♥ Use Strength training several times a week

Push up and Squats

Try doing push ups and squats, they are said to burn calories faster than your usual crunches. The main thing I have learnt is make sure you are eating healthy, and not eating too many things that are going to put fat on your body like your normal junkfood because it makes it harder for you to get a toner stomach.

Diet

'Abs are not made in the gym, they are made in the kitchen'

Again I need to stress how important your diet is, but when I say diet I don't mean No carbs, low food, and the usual crazy diets you have heard of. Your diet is just as important as going to the gym, let me give you an example. Say you order a coke for lunch, and a normal coke has about 150 calories in it, to burn off that coke you need to run on the treadmill for about 30 mins and that is 30 mins of hard work just to burn off that one tiny can of coke.

Cut out these foods from your diet

1. Sugar - Added to most cereals and breakfasts foods and most low fat foods contain a MASS of sugar so make sure you read the label

2. Man made foods- like your biscuits, packet foods, frozen dinners. Replace them with fresh fruit, vegetables, and other natural goodies

3. Pasta and Bread- the foods that put inches on your waist, in order to get lean you need to cut out these foods, or refrain your self from eating them every day. If that is not going to fit your lifestyle try and eat these foods before 5pm each day, just so you arent sleeping on a full stomach of carbs

Exercises

I suggest you look up these moves in google and add them to your abs routine.

1. Crunches

2. Bicycle Crunches

3. Sit ups

4. Planks

5. Reverse Crunch

6. Exercise Ball crunches

7. Hanging Knee raises

Also I recommend Pilates, and yoga classes!

Nicki Minaj Barbie Necklace

2011-02-02T06:31:00.000-08:00

Pastels

2011-02-02T05:51:00.000-08:00

Balenciaga Bag

Pleated Crepe Shorts - theoutnet.com

Pastel Sunglasses- americanapparel.net

Crepe Blouse- mysugarland.co.uk

delias.com

Heart coin purse - houseoffraser.co.uk

Manic pumps - mytheresa.com

Zimmerman Bandeau Bikini - zimmermannstore.com

Cute Rings

2011-02-02T05:27:00.000-08:00

1. CC Skye 2. Tarina Tarantino 3. Peep Toe 4. Peep Toe 5. ASOS 6. House of Harlow

Red Lips

2011-02-02T05:04:00.000-08:00

Sooo I'm going to post about my 5 favorite red lipsticks and every girl should have at least one of these in their makeup bag. My favorite look at the moment is pulled back hair, with defined red lips and little eye make up especially those with blue eyes - it makes your eyes POP. Have you noticed Scarlett and Megan only ever wear RED LIPSTICK.

M.A.C RUBY WOO

Your classic, red matte finish lipstick

DOLCE & GABBANA ICONIC

The Scarlett Johansson orange red lips look, with a gloss finish

NARS 'JUNGLE RED'

The perfect red lip stick for tan/olive skin, with an orange tinge but not noticeable.

CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE IN 'LOVER'

A slightly darker shade of red with a blue undertone that makes your teeth appear really white.

BENEFIT FRENCHED IN CHERRY RED

Probably my favorite lipstick off this list, a bright cherry shade that applies smoothly

Disney Couture Jewelry

2011-02-02T03:46:00.000-08:00

The cutest jewelry I have ever purchased to this date..

Disney Couture Jewelry uses sophisticated and whimsical designs to create a fashion-foward label that captures the magical memories of Disney. Available on http://www.miijo.com or 80spurple.com and various other online stores.

O.P.I Minx Inspired Nails

2011-02-02T03:40:00.000-08:00

O.P.I now sells chic printed stick on nail appliques.. LOVE THEM

Thebodydeli.com - AMAZING

2011-02-02T00:31:00.000-08:00

So i stumbled across this website looking up face masks because my skin was getting a bit dry in the summer heat and WOW they have some great products. They ship internationally and the prices are quite affordable for the amount of product you get! Here are some of the products I have recently ordered and rate!

1. Peaches and Creme Masque 2. Fruit Smoothie Masque 3. Berry Fusion Scrub

WWW.THEBODYDELI.COM

Celebrity inspired MAC Lipsticks

2011-02-02T00:07:00.000-08:00

Pink Nouveau - Inspired By Nicki Minaj

An intense but no overly bright pink lipstick. Wear with black eyeliner and thick eyelashes

Shy Girl - Inspired by Kim Kardashian

An everyday, nude, subtle lipstick. Wear with coral blush and thick mascara

Have small lips like me? - Problem solved

2011-02-01T20:56:00.000-08:00

Mmm the world's most famous lips and I have always envied her because of my thin lips! But i have came across a product that does a little bit to help my problem when i was visiting America.

DuWop Lip Venom

This product is a strong lipgloss that and i quote "enhances the natural colour and shape of the lips by increasing circulation with a spicy, tingly blend of essential oils including cinnamon and ginger". I use it with a full face of makeup, when lipstick is too much and it makes my lips stand out or i will put it on top of my lipstick coat for fuller lips. But I warn you, the first couple of applications stings your lips!

M.A.C Paint Pots

2011-02-01T20:20:00.000-08:00

M.A.C Paint pots can be used a eyeshadow primer, base, or cream shadow and come in a plain shade, and a shade with a bit of shimmer. I use this product as a base before i put on my shadow or eyeliner and it gives my eyes a clean, sheik effect. I definitely recommend this product!

The Peppermint tea craze

2011-02-01T20:00:00.000-08:00

After i heard peppermint tea is said to reduce bloating, i decided to buy a box and try the tea for a week. I love it! I normally have this tea before i go to bed with a drop of honey (instead of sugar) and it reduces cravings for sweets and dessert. Have this tea before or after a meal and it will also help with the digestion of the meal.

Amazing Bodies - and tips to get there!

2011-02-01T19:44:00.000-08:00

Inspiration

Tips:

To the best you can try and cut out all sugar, junk-food and dessert.

Replace your dessert with a low-fat yogurt or a fruit salad.

Do at least 30 mins of exercise each day.. Trust me it helps! if you are too busy to do 30 mins each day, try 3 times a week but increase the time and intensity to your workout

Crunches are something you can do at home to tighten your tummy. To improve your results running and crunches will more likely strip fat off your tummy.

Drink 2 glasses of water before each meal, you will get full faster and are less likely to pig out.

Perfect Eyebrows

2011-02-01T06:28:00.000-08:00

Perfect Eyebrows - The tools, tips and the inspiration

I believe having perfect, shaped eyebrows is the trick to defining your face. Too thinly shaped eyebrows make a person look more aged and does nothing to the features of your face, so always make sure your eyebrow waxer doesn't wax them too thin! Here are some tips and tools for perfect eyebrows

Tip: Take a good look in the mirror and check if your eyebrows are well proportioned with the rest of the features on your face.. if not, next time you are getting your eyebrows waxed, ask your beautician to shape your eyebrows to fit your face better.

Must have Tool 1: A Spooly Brush

Brush your eyebrows with this brush to define them and keep them neat and tidy.

Must have Tool 2: Eyebrow gel and powder like Benefit's Brow Zings

Use the darker gel to go over the shape of your eyebrows and the lighter powder to fill in any gaps or spaces of hair.

Summer Nail Polish Colors

2011-02-01T05:41:00.000-08:00

Summer Nail Polish Shades (ZOYA is a much better brand than OPI by my opinion)
Mbeautylounge.com has the cheapest range of these nail polishes online.

Brands: ZOYA, OPI, ORLY, CHINA GLAZE

Upcoming Face

2011-02-01T05:28:00.000-08:00

Lucy Mcintosh

Must Visit Clothing Boutique

2011-02-01T05:20:00.000-08:00

SHUGAH BOUTIQUE

Almost every girl my age has heard of this boutique and regularly shops there. This AMAZING boutique stocks everything you need for any occasion, and the prices vary from $60 - $300 - affordable for everyone . Stocking brands such as Maurie and Eve, The beloved Mink Pink sunnies, and Cooper st; This Boutique is definitely worth checking out! They have two shops, one located at Cannon Hill and the other Manly West.

Check out their facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shugah-Boutique/46835387114

Another Delicious Product - CAKE BEAUTY

2011-02-01T05:02:00.000-08:00

Sweet Cheeks sinful smoothing brown sugar scrub
By Canadian Brand 'Cake Beauty'

This delicious scrub smoothes and gives your skin that oily, sexy look. Available on cakebeauty.com

Hair Goodies

2011-02-01T04:59:00.000-08:00

Carol's Daughter Hair Milk; SOO delicious

What it does:

The Hair Milk Curl Perfecting Shampoo eliminates frizz and gently removes dirt, oil, and product build-up.

4 Amazing Cosmetic Brands you probably haven't heard of

2011-02-01T04:56:00.000-08:00

I am a cosmetic freak as you can probably tell from my blog, but I don't tend to obsess over the common brands you hear thrown around such as M.A.C, Napoleon, MOR Etc. I use these products but I have discovered way better brands which only a few of you would of heard of! I recommend you to check these products and brands out.. you won't be disappointed.

1. Philosophy (My favorite brand of ALL TIME)

I LOVE Philosophy and basically all my bath and body products are from this brand. I also love their skincare range.. All of america obsess over this brand. Available - Philosophy.com or Mecca Cosmetic stores

Hope in a Jar Moisturizer

A rich textured moisturizer that hydrates your skin- America and beauty therapists are crazy about this product.. I definitely recommend

Scented Bath and Shower Gel

Strawberry milkshake; Cookies and Creme; Cripsy Marshmallow bars

2. Too Faced Cosmetics

This makeup brand by far has the cutest packaging and is a winner when it comes to prepared make up kits like the 'Naked Eye Kit' which has 9 eyeshadows and 3 tutorials on different looks you can create with the shadows. Available online and at your local KIT cosmetic bars located in Myer.

Lashgasm Mascara; Snow Leopard Bronzer; Smokey Eye Kit

3. Smashbox

SMASHBOX! The secret to flawless and smooth looking skin.. I have their cooling foundation which I always use in summer as it stays cool on your skin for about 30-45 mins, definitely a great buy! Ultimately i use more of the face products of smashbox rather than it's eye and lip cosmetics. Buy Online at Sephora.

Cooling Foundation; Photo Finish Primer

4. MakeUp forever

A very professional make-up lined used by alot of make-up artists because of the finish of this product. I swear by their foundation and many make-up artists who have done my makeup for shoots LOVE and use this product. It creates a flawless finish. LOVE IT. The best foundation is the "High definition foundation range'

One Teaspoon Summer Shorts

2011-02-01T03:43:00.000-08:00

New collection of One Teaspoon Denim Shorts - I have 4 pairs! Available in David Jones, General Pants, Universal