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DIY Gumdrop Tree

2013-12-03T20:31:00.003-08:00

The theme for my entry way table this year for Christmas is Candyland!! I love this gumdrop tree because it’s so darn cute and it goes perfectly with the Candyland decor.This project is super easy to make and the results are absolutely adorable!!

This project starts off as a wonderful craft project to do with the little ones but be prepared that you will be finishing by yourself. This project didn't hold Landon' s attention long as it took me approx. 45 minutes to complete.

Materials Needed:

Styrofoam Tree
Toothpicks
Gumdrops (Spice Drops)

Instructions:

1. Break the toothpicks in half.

2. Put the broken end of the toothpick into the base of the gumdrop and the pointy end of the toothpick into the styrofoam.

3. Start placing the gumdrops at the base of the styrofoam and continue putting the gumdrops on the tree until it is completely covered.

30 Day Squat Challenge

2013-06-03T09:35:00.000-07:00

Ok ladies it’s time to break out the short shorts and bathing suits but before we do so let’s perk that booty up and tone those legs and thighs first.

Join me on the 30 day squat challenge. We’re 2 days behind but that’s alright, for Day 3 do 165 squats.

Squats are the perfect exercise as they work the largest muscle in the body and provide serious gains in muscular size and strength. And most importantly you don’t have to go to the gym or need weights to do them. All you need is time and dedication.

Throughout the month the total of squats increase but don’t get intimidated!! Break the total into smaller reps or just do as much as you can. For those who might need more of an added challenge, squat in your heels or with weights. Also, remember that proper form is VERY important. Proper form allows the full benefit of the exercise to be felt and most importantly to prevent injury.

How To Do The Perfect Squat

1. Place feet a little wider than shoulder width apart.

2. Extend the arms out straight so they are parallel with the ground, palms facing down.

3. Bend the knees, make sure the chest and shoulders stay upright and the back stays straight. Tip to keep back straight: Keep the head facing forward with the eyes straight ahead.

4. To achieve a good squat imagine yourself sitting on a box or chair.

5. Push back up and repeat.

Are you going to join me?

Don’t forget to take before and after pictures to see your progress at the end of the month.

My Skincare Routine

2013-05-14T14:51:00.002-07:00

As I've gotten older I have begun to focus less on makeup and more on skincare. Since the beginning of the year I have been on a consistent skincare routine that I find to be very beneficial to my skin.

1. I remove my makeup with ELF makeup remover wipes (not shown). I absolutely love them as they remove all my makeup with just one towelette.

2. I wash my face with Cetaphil Daily Cleanser. Its very gentle and not harsh on my skin. I have tried many facial cleansers and they all have completely stripped by skin and left me so dry.

3. On a cotton ball round I apply Dickinson's Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner. Another product that doesn't irritate my skin. After applying, my face feels even more clean and soft.

4. On another cotton round I apply Bio Oil to the uneven areas on my face and on my blemishes. Since I began using it it has cleared up those problem areas.

5. I apply Mac's Fast Response Eye Cream onto my under eye circles. I honestly don't know why this is apart of my skin care routine because it doesn't work for me at all. So I'm on the hunt for a new eye cream. Any suggestions?

6. I moisturize my face with Cetaphil Facial Moisturizer. I love it because it's very lightweight and it keeps my face moisturized without leaving me feeling greasy.

7. For a primer, I use Milk of Magnesia. I get pretty oily in my t-zone area but since I began using this under my foundation it has drastically reduced how oily I get throughout the day. Hands down the best primer I've used thus far.

8. Lastly, is the ELF lip exfoliator. It doesn't have any bells and whistles but it gets the job done as far as making sure my lips stay soft.

What products do you use in your skincare routine?

Mac Fashion Sets 2013

2013-04-03T12:03:00.001-07:00

As we know MAC is notourious for releasing collection after collection. I actually got tired of trying to keep up with them all but I have to say that I was ecstatic when I saw this collection. These colors are absolutely gorge and perfect for Spring and Summer.

The collection went on sale online last week and will be in stores April 4th.

Silly, bright pink (matte)
Ablaze, bright apricot (matte)
Embrace Me, bright fuschia (matte)
Heroine, bright violet (matte)

Silly, Heroine, Embrace Me

Heroine lip liner, lipglass, and lipstick

There has been so much hype over this lipstick and I see why. Its the perfect purple shade. It was released in a previous collection and being re-released in this one. I'm so happy they brought it back because I'm in love!

Embrace Me lip liner, lipglass, and lip stick

This is a gorgeous bright fuschia color. For you ladies that thought Candy Yum Yum was too bright to pull off, well this is the perfect hot pink shade as its much more wearable.

Silly lipstick and Embrace Me lip liner

This color is perfect for an everyday lip.

Ablaze lipglass

I'm so upset that I didn't get the lipstick and the lip liner. With it being called a bright apricot color I was nervous about buying it without trying it out first. So I opted for the just the lipglass and I love it!!! I would describe the color more of a deep coral color. I will be trying to get my hands on the lipstick and lip liner in the stores tomorrow...cross fingers.

What have you bought or what will you be buying?

Candy Yum Yum Giveaway Winners

2013-02-20T06:52:00.000-08:00

Hi guys,

Thank you to all of you that participated in the giveaway, if you weren't one of the lucky ones this go round please stay tuned as there will be many giveaways in the future.

Congratulations to: kenya84 and janine!!!!

I hope you ladies love this lipstick as much as I do.

Please email me your address to quiana.duckett@gmail.com within 48 hours so I can get this gorgeous color to you right away.

Mac's Candy Yum Yum Lipstick & Giveaway

2013-01-31T09:19:00.000-08:00

Mac’s Candy Yum Yum lipstick is a gorgeous matte neon pink color. The lipstick was released in a previous collection last year and has been released a time or two as limited edition. I was never able to get my hands on it as it always sold out so fast. So imagine my joy when I found out that the Lipstick Gods had answered my prayers and made this lipstick permanent!! I’m soo happy that I can finally add this lipstick to my collection because this lipstick is EVERYTHING!!!

The lipstick is very creamy in consistency. I find this lipstick to be a tad bit drying to the lips, so I will highly suggest moisturizing your lips before applying this lipstick.

Candy Yum Yum is the perfect shade of pink and any skin tone can wear it. For lighter skin tones pairing it with Mac’s Magenta lip liner would look great or no lip liner at all. For my deeper skin tone sisters that don’t think they can pull off such a vibrant lip color…YES YOU CAN!!! Pair it with Mac’s Vino lip liner and there you have a perfect lip combo.

If you will like the chance to win your very own Candy Yum Yum lipstick all you have to do is follow the 3 simple rules below.

1. Subscribe to this blog, MakebyQuiana

2. Like MakeupByQuiana facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/MakeupbyQuiana

3. Leave a positive comment below

Deadline ends 02/14/2013. (2) lucky winners will be chosen randomly.

Good luck!!!

MAC Glamour Daze Holiday Collection 2012 Preview- Part 2, Giftsets

2012-10-18T13:04:00.001-07:00

MAC Holiday 2012 Gloss Sets – Limited Edition

Three lip gloss sets will be available, each one including 3 cremesheen glass shades and one dazzleglass.

Gloss Set 1

Out for Glamour – bluish pink with glitter
Sublime Shine – pale orange brown
Geo Pink – soft red
On the Scene – pale fleshy orange

Gloss Set 2

Satin Slip – light pearly orange
Fashion Whim – soft pink
Kiss Don’t Tell – dark brown
Get Rich Quick – dark coffee with multicolor pearl

Gloss Set 3

Name Information is not available on this set yet.

MAC Holiday 2012 Pigments – Limited Edition

There will be 3 sets including four pigments packed in a beautiful rounded mint box with black bow.

Pigment Set 1

She’s Got Class – shiny platinum gold
Moss Garden – satin green lake
I’ve Got a Crush on You – metallic green brown
Spruced – metallic blue-green

Pigment Set 2

Rose Light – rosy pink
Silk Stocking – golden sand
Darling Coquette – shiny white gold
Ever Elegant – dark reddish brown with pink pearl

Pigment Set 3

Name Information is not available on this set yet.

There will be 3 eyeshadow palettes with anniversary packaging, each one including a mini-size eyeshadow brush and five eye colors.

Pink Palette – Taupeless, Satin Taupe , Love Spice, Spellcaster, Black Slip
Green Palette – Blonde Mink, Magical Mist, Brun, Enviable, Smut
Orange Palette – Glamour Light, Retrospeck, Honesty, Cognac, Sketch

There will be three palettes each one including three eyeshadows, two lip colors, one powder shade and a mini double-ended brush with one end #275 eye shadow brush and the another end is # 316 lip brush.

MAC Holiday 2012 Face, Eyes & Lip Palette – Limited Edition

Available in 3 combinations, each palette containing one lipstick, one oil-absorbing powder and one eyeshadow.

MAC Holiday 2012 Leopard Lip Gift Set – Limited Edition

They will be released in two colors combination of nude orange and bright pink. Each set includes a shade of cremesheen gloss, one lipstick, a mini lip liner, a fashion gloss and a leopard print cosmetic bag.

MAC Holiday 2012 Eye Gift Set – Limited Edition

There will be 3 sets available, each one including a duo eyeshadow, Opulash Mascara, a black eyeliner, a mini #275 eyesahdow brush and a leopard print cosmetic bag.

MAC Holiday 2012 Mineral Brush Set – Limited Edition

#187 Fashion Duo Fibre Brush
# 130 Professional Short Duo Fiber Brush
# 286 Professional Duo Fiber Blending Brush
# 282 Professional Eyeshadow Brush
Orange Leopard Cosmetic Bag

MAC Holiday 2012 Classic Brush Set – Limited Edition

#167 Blush / Powder Brush
#168 Fashion Large Angled Contour Brush
# 239 Fashion Eye Shader Brush
#217 Fashion Blending Brush
# 212 Professional Flat Definer Brush
Pink Leopard Cosmetic Bag

MAC Holiday 2012 Advanced Brush Set – Limited Edition

# 190 Fashion Foundation Brush
# 129 Fashion Blush / Powder Brush
# 275 Fashion Medium Angled Shading Brush
# 266 Fashion Small Angle Brush
# 226 Color Brush
Green Leopard Makeup Bag

MAC Glamour Daze Holiday 2012 Collection Preview: Part 1

2012-10-16T11:12:00.000-07:00

When it comes to MAC's makeup collections I don't too often get overly excited because they come out with a new collection every other week it seems like. But I have to admit that when I saw this collection I absolutely fell in love with it!! This is by far one of MAC's best collections...at least in my opinion. The collection is set to hit the counters on Oct.25, 2012

Lipstick

Beauty – pale cool pink
Innocence – soft coral
Outrageously Fun – midtone magenta violet
Glamourdaze – midtone creamy plum
Dramatic Encounter- deep purple

Lipglass

Impossibly Sweet – Sheer soft pink with multi-dimensional pearl
Fade Pink – Light creamy pink
Talk Softly to Me – Light creamy coral pink
Deliciously Demure – Soft Cool brown with pearl
Flight of Fancy – Rich purple

Extra Dimension Skinfinish

Whisper of Gilt (Repromote)
Superb (Repromote)

Extra Dimension Eyeshadow

Ready to Party – Pale lilac
A Natural Flirt – Soft peachy nude
Evening Grey – Steel silver
Divine Blue – Mid-tone aqua
Round Midnight – Dark burgundy
Tall, Dark & Handsome – Black with pearl
Stylishly Merry – Mid-tone dusty violet
Stolen Moment – Dark Taupe

Fluidline

Feminine Edge – Pink mauve pearl with dazzle
Catch My Eye – Cool taupe with gray pearl dazzle
Little Black Bow – Charcoal dazzle with pearl

Powder Blush

Easy Manner – light dirty peach
I'm the One- midtone blue pink
Small Vanity – dusty rose tan

Nail Lacquer

Endless Night – Pale gray pink with iridescent pearl
In the Limelight – Mid-tone creamy mint
Girl Trouble – Super pink glitter
Everything that Glitters – Black with super multi-dimensional glitter

Kohl Power Eye Pencil

Raven – intense black with red pearl
Orpheus – intense black with gold pearl
Mystery – intense black with green pearl
Feline – intense black with black pearl

Stay tuned for Part 2!!!

ELF HD Blush First Impression and Swatches

2012-10-12T07:14:00.003-07:00

When I heard that ELF released (5) HD blush I knew I had to try them out. Now when it comes to ELF products they can be hit or miss but these blushes are definitely a hit!!Upon opening the package I noticed how small they were but when I realized how little goes a long way, the size was no longer a concern. The packaging is very sleek and I really like that it has a pump as it’s sanitary and it allows you to control how much product you get.

Colors left to right: Diva (bright pink), Encore (vibrant rose), Showstopper (deep plum). Purchased for $3 at www.eyeslipsface.com

The colors are absolutely gorgeous and EXTREMELY pigmented, in fact they may be a little too pigmented. They defintely need to be applied with a light hand because when I say a little goes along way I mean literally all you need is a tiny dot of product and that will be enough for both cheeks.

The ELF HD Blush are very comparable to the Makeup Forever HD Blush, $26. The packaging is similar, they’re both named “hd blush,” and the quality of the product is the same if not better. These blushes are definitely worth trying especially as they are very pigmented, light weight, sanitary packaging, and inexpensive.

Wedge Sneaker Follow Up

2012-10-03T10:28:00.000-07:00

A couple of months ago, I wrote a post about the latest shoe trend..the wedge sneaker. To sum it up, I said that this shoe was not worth buying. Since then I have had a change of heart. This shoe has become even more poplar since it's debut and they are virtually in every shoe store.

So after seeing them everywhere, they grew on me and I jumped on the band wagon and got me a pair. And can you believe I love them??! Yes, I love them!! They’re cute and extremely comfortable. I get compliments every time I wear them. I pair them with my leggings and they instantly turn a drab outfit into a fashionable one. So I’m here to say that I am indeed a fan of the wedge sneaker.

This shoe started off by being made by high end designers but the shoe can now be purchased at an extremely affordable price. I purchased mine from gojane.com for $25. The shoes below are all less than $50, so with that being said go and buy yourself a pair :)

Rihanna's Lion Head Necklace

2012-10-02T11:27:00.001-07:00

As we all know, Rhianna is notorious for her funky fashions and accessories. Recently I saw her wearing this chunky gold plated lion head necklace. Once I saw it I knew I had to have this necklace in my life!!

Rihanna is rocking her necklace from www.melodyehsani.com for $69.00, I wasn’t willing to spend that much on the necklace so I went to Ebay and purchased mine for $19 (which included the shipping). I opted for the hematite finish as I favored that one over the gold. I love this necklace as it adds a touch of bad ass to any ensemble.

My lion head necklace from Ebay for $19

Lip Combo: MAC Violetta & NYX African Queen

2012-09-11T09:38:00.000-07:00

Mac Violetta is a beautiful violet/pinkish color with an amplified finish. I love that its not too dark of a purple, making you look too vampy but it's the perfect shade of purple to brighten any look. Violetta is very pigmented and not drying. This color is gorgeous for fall and will look great on any complexion. Retails for $14.50

NYX African Queen is a deep fuchsia color. The gloss is of great quality as it's applies smoothly and isn't sticky at all. African Queen looks beautiful being worn alone or over lipstick. Retails for $4.99

I absolutely love this lip combo as it adds that POP of color that can be worn during the day or night.

My Favorite Summer Nail Polishes

2012-08-30T14:32:00.000-07:00

With fall vastly approaching, I decided to share my favorite nail polishes of the summer.

Colors left to right: OPI's Too Hot Pink To Hold Em', Wet N' Wild's I Red a Good Book, Sally Hansen's Lacey Lilac, Sally Hansen's Pacific Blue, Essie's Stroke of Brilliance, Sally Hansen's Coral Reef, Rimmel's Rags to Riches.

DIY: Wedding Card Box

2012-08-28T10:01:00.000-07:00

Here's another fun and simple DIY project, it's not beauty related but in lieu of the wedding season, I decided to share anyway.

My mom got married this weekend and I wanted to add a personalized touch to the wedding so I decided to make her a wedding card box.

Hope you guys enjoy!!

Materials I used:

(2) paper mache boxes

Glue gun

Self adhesive rhinestones

Self adhesive pearls

Ribbon

Scissors

Artificial sunflowers

(2) cans of black spray paint

Pre cut cardboard letters
Sand paper

Step 1: Begin by spraying an even coat of paint on the boxes and the lids.

Step 2: Once the paint dries, cut a slit on the top lid. (I don’t know the exact measurements however I used an actual card envelope as my reference). After cutting the slit, sand it smooth and touch it up with a little more paint.

Step 3: Once the paint dries again, glue the bottom of the top box to the top of the bottom lid…hope that wasn’t confusing.

Step 4: Cut a hole where the two glued boxes are joined togehter so the cards can fall from the smaller top box into the larger bottom box.

From here you can begin to decorate the box as you wish. The flowers of the wedding were sunflowers so I wanted to incorporate that flower as well as the color scheme onto my box.

Step 5: I glued pre cut/decorated letters to the bottom box reading: CARDS.

Step 6: I applied the self adhesive pearls on top of the top lid.

Step 7: I traced the letter “T” (which is the initial of my mom’s new last name) with a pencil and applied the self adhesive rhinestones along the traced letter.

Step 8: I cut the stems off the sunflowers and glued the flowers to the bottom lid.

Step 9: Finishing the box off, I glued the yellow ribbon to the base of the top box.

I loved the way the card box turned out and most importantly I’m glad I could create something special for such a memorable occasion.

If you have a wedding coming up or know someone getting married, give it a try!!

Bold, Colored Lips: HOT or NOT?

2012-08-28T07:38:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time wearing a red lip was considered bold but now lips colors such as blue, green, and yellow are being worn. Is this hot or not? Would you wear it??

The Cosmetic Company Store

2012-08-27T09:50:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!!

Sorry I've been gone for sooo long but I'm baacck and boy do I have some great things to share with you!!

This week I spent a very relaxing family vacation in the Smoky Mountains in Gatlingburg, TN.

We decided to go to the outlet mall and I stumbled across a store called The Cosmetic Company Store. I never heard of this store before but when I went in I was pleasantly surprised.

It's a store that stocks discounted makeup, skincare, brushes, and perfume from the Estee Lauder line, such as Bobbi Brown and yes even MAC!!!

Of course I went directly to the MAC display. There I found many products from previous collections as well as products from their permanent line.

The store reminds me of a TJ Maxx for makeup. The products are the real thing and the prices are about 30% cheaper than retail price.

The Cosmetic Company Store are found in outlet malls, so if you don't have this store near you, look for one when you go out of town as this visit will definitely be worth your while.

Here's what I bought. Absolutely loving the 222 blending brush

Beautiful Textures Curl Control Defining Pudding Review

2012-08-06T08:21:00.000-07:00

When it comes to hair styles and products I’m pretty low maintenance but I was in the mood to try something new. So I decided to try a twist out using the Beautiful Textures Curl Control Pudding. The product is meant to define and elongate curls, coils, and waves. It’s also meant to control frizz.

For starters, this product smells delicious!! It’s a tropical fruity scent that smells like heaven.

I wet and parted my hair in about 8 sections. I applied the the Curl Control with my fingers and evenly distributed the product from the roots to the ends. I did a two strand twist and let it air dry overnight.

When I separated the twists, my waves were perfectly defined and moisturized. My hair was very soft and full of body, not crunchy at all.

I only used this product from the line as I didn’t use any additional products from the line to get the results I got.

The Curl Control pudding is very affordable, I purchased it from Sally’s Beauty Supply for $6.99. Overall, I’m very pleased with the product and the results of my hair!!

Day 2 of the twist out and I did absolutely NOTHING to my hair the night before

Maybelline Dream Fresh BB Cream

2012-07-31T08:04:00.000-07:00

You might've heard of BB creams and wondered what the heck they are. While I was at Sephora I noticed that Smash Box has a BB cream but I wasn't willing to try it for $32 without knowing anything about it first. I found out later that BB creams are also known as Blemish Balm which are highly popular in East and Southeast Asia. They were originally formulated to protect the skin after laser procedures and surgery, while also providing light coverage.

In 2011 the Western market began to formulate their BB creams excluding whitening properties, which is a main selling point in Asia.

Now that you have a little history on BB creams lets get down to the nitty gritty of the product.

I purchased the Maybelline BB cream at Walmart for $8.99

It claims to......

· Create a natural glow

· SPF 30 UV Protection

· Compliments skin tone

· Hydrates all day

· Blurs imperfections

· Oil free, non greasy

· Looks visibly smooth

· Feels fresh

To sum it up it’s a moisturizer, primer, foundation, and sunblock all wrapped in one.

There are only 5 shades available which makes matching your complexion pretty difficult especially for darker complexions. However I purchased the darkest shade of the line in Deep and it was a perfect match for me.

I wore this product for 5 days straight and in my personal opinion it was just alright. I do like the formula as it’s very lightweight and blends into the skin very smoothly.

The coverage is very sheer, reminds me of a water downed tinted moisturizer. It won’t conceal any major problems such as acne, dark spots, etc. But it does leave your face looking even and fresh.

When I applied the BB cream in the morning, I absolutely loved the way it looked on me but I knew that the determining factor in whether I liked this product would come down to oil control..and I have to say it failed big time!! The product left me more oily than I normally am throughout the day.

Since I don't like being a grease ball I have to give this product a thumbs down!!

How To Make Your Own Tinted Moisturizer

2012-07-28T10:44:00.002-07:00

During the summer months I don’t wear as much foundation as I usually would during the fall/ winter months. Primarily it’s just too darn hot to have all that makeup on my face as I don’t want my makeup melting off (and I mean that literally). I like a fresh, light look for the summer, that’s why I love tinted moisturizers!!

You can actually make your own tinted moisturizer at home, all you need is a liquid foundation and facial moisturizer.

I usually use 2 pumps of moisturizer and 1 pump of foundation. However you can mix your concoction to your liking. If you want more coverage, you will use more foundation than moisturizer and vice versa.

Simply mix the two together and apply on your face.

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Couldn’t be any easier than that!!!

Style Inspiration: Funky Wedding Look

2012-07-26T17:33:00.000-07:00

Depending on the atmosphere and location of the wedding, will determine if you can go for a funkier look. This beautiful coral crop top is perfect with this skirt as it will accentuate the hips. I absolutely love denim vests!! They can be worn down or up but nonetheless they always tie an outfit together.

Which would you wear the Classic Wedding or the Funky Wedding look?

Style Inspiration: Classic Wedding Look

2012-07-26T13:28:00.000-07:00

I was asked to create a look for a wedding surrounding the Bebe stripe skirt below. Because the skirt is form fitting I chose a shirt that was more relaxed fitting but still not losing the shape of the torso.

So a black and white skirt and a black top...so predictable right? Well since its a wedding I was going for a more simplistic look but decided to add the pop of color to the shoes and clutch.

Stay tuned for the funkier look for a wedding....

What's In My Waterpark Bag?

2012-07-25T08:26:00.000-07:00

The summer is filled with exciting trips to the beaches and water parks!! This past weekend my family and I had a great time as we went to Hurricane Harbor in St. Louis.

When going to the water park you have to be always be prepared so this is what I packed in my water park bag....
Sunscreen lotion
Beach towel
Sunglasses
Baby wipes
Makeup wipes
Camera
Hair moose
Hair brush
Hair scrunchies
Hair gel
Bobbie pens
Travel size first aid kit
Ibuprofen
Makeup bag (I didn't carry much)

Lip stain
Waterproof mascara
Waterproof eyeliner pen
Lip balm
Blotting sheets

What's in your water park/beach bag?

Mac Up the Amp Lipstick Review

2012-07-19T14:01:00.000-07:00

Mac Up The Amp retails for $14.50

I have to do a quick review on this lipstick as this has to be one of my faves!!! Up the Amp is absolutely gorgeous and the name speaks for itself. If you’re looking for a vibrant pop of color, then this lipstick is a must have. Even though it’s a bold color, its very wearable and it will look good on any skin tone. The lavenderish/pinkish color looks stunning on. The consistency is very creamy and not drying to the lips at all. It’s also an amplified finish. This is my first amplified finish lipstick and I have to say its hands down my favorite finish now. If you really want to knock em dead, pair the lipstick with a purple/magenta lip liner. To pretty sum it all up, this lip color is all that and a bag of chips!!

DIY Beaded Stretch Bracelet

2012-07-18T21:16:00.000-07:00

Stretch bracelets have become very popular amongst jewelery designers as they are sold practically at all retail stores. The tutorial below will show you how to make your own bracelets....it's super simple and fun!

Materials Needed:

Stretch Cord ( I used Stretch Magic in .5mm thickness, 1mm. is ok as well)
Beads ( I used plastic craft beads)
Charms (Optional)
Binder Clip ( Not shown in picture)
Scissors ( Not shown in picture)

Let's Get Started....
1. Cut the stretch cord at your desirable length.
2. Place your binder clip on one end of the cord securely.

3. Thread the other end of the cord through your beads. Leave at least 2 inches at the end of the string so you will have enough cord to tie your knot.
4. Tie the ends of the cord together in a secure knot. Below is a picture of how to tie a surgeons knot. You can reinforce the knot by applying glue if you wish.

5. Trim the excess cord and place the knot in the closet bead hole
6. Optional: To jazz the bracelet up some more you can add some dainty charms.

Viola!! How simple was that? The hardest part of the project is trying to decide which beads you're going to use!!

Kinky Curly Leave In/ Detangle Conditioner Review

2012-07-16T20:21:00.002-07:00

Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave In/Detangle Conditioner

Sometimes I don't know how my hair gets so tangled but I have nothing to worry about because this product detangles my hair effortlessly. All hair types are different and they respond to products differently but I've found that this product works wonders on my hair.

I use this when I'm washing my hair and trust me a little goes along way as I use about 2 quarter size squirts. I finger comb through my hair and magically the tangles disappear.

It is also a leave in conditioner however I haven't used it for that purpose as I'm prefer rinse out conditioners but I love the product because when I rinse my hair out it's sooo soft and light and did I mention detangled!!

I absolutely love this product and would recommend to anyone. Some people might think that $12 is too expensive but the way it detangles my hair I think it's worth every penny.