Confessions of a Student

Would You Rather Beauty Tag

2013-12-20T09:35:00.000+01:00

Today, I decided to do a more fun blog post and do the Would you rather beauty tag. I know I am super late on this but I hope you will enjoy it anyways. Here are the questions.

1. Would you rather go out with messy hair and nice make-up or nice hair and no make-up?

Definitely, go out with messy hair and nice make-up. I, personally do not feel as confident with nice hair and no make-up as I do with messy hair and make-up. I think you can still look cute and put together if you have nice make-up and put your hair up in a bun.

2. Would you rather shave your eyebrows or have your eyelashes fall out?

I would rather have my eyelashes fall out because I could still put on some natural looking false eyelashes. However, if you shave off your eyebrows and draw them on, it does not look as natural.

3. Would you rather be forced to shop only at MAC or Sephora for the rest of your life?

I have never been to MAC and there is no Sephora close to where I live so I would have to say neither.

4. Would you rather wear lip gloss/lip liner look or 80's perm?

Lip gloss/ lip liner because I think I could make it look nice and pull it off. 80's perm, on the other hand, I would not be able to pull off.

5. Would you rather leave the house with an obvious foundation line or overdone blush?

Overdone blush. I think you can still look okay with that and maybe people would think that you are just blushing a lot. An obvious foundation line is not so easy to conceal and no one likes that.

6. Would you rather wear MC Hammer pants or bike shorts in public?

MC Hammer pants for sure. I think they are really comfortable and if you wear them with the right clothing it can look nice.

7. Would you rather have a bad orange-y spray tan or really weird tan lines that can't be covered?

I would rather have really weird tan lines that can't be covered because in my opinion that still looks more natural than bad orange-y spray tan. And who does not get weird tan lines when sunbathing?

8. Would you rather have a bad haircut or bad hair color?

I would rather have bad hair color because I could just go to a store and buy a new one and conceal my bad one. Waiting for my hair to grow takes a lot more time.

9. Would you rather have YouTube or twitter taken away?

Twitter for sure. I barely use it so I would not miss it.

10. Would you rather give up using make up brushes or mascara?

I would rather give up using make-up brushes because I could still use my fingers or a sponge to apply my makeup.

I hope you enjoyed this tag.

xoxo Katja

October Haul

2013-11-11T15:42:00.000+01:00

Few days ago, I went shopping because I was on the hunt for a darker Fall/Winter lipstick. I got 5 items which I want to share with you today.

Firstly, I got a make-up remover. A while ago, I read in one book that you can use baby oil to remove your make-up and that is what I have been doing for the past few months. It did remove my face make-up okay but not my eye make-up. Another thing I also did not like about it was the greasy film it left on my face. Therefore, I was on the hunt for a new make-up remover. It was actually quite hard to find an affordable one because most were just eye make-up removers which I was not looking for. After a while, I finally found one by Kruidvat. It is a 2 in 1 product because it is a make-up remover and a moisturizer. It comes in a nice pink packaging and you squeeze out the product. It contains 100ml and has no alcohol or perfume. The way I use it is that firstly, I put it on my face with my fingers and then take a cotton pad which I wet and use that to remove the product. Afterwards, I wash my face with water and use a baby wipe just to make sure that my make-up is really removed.

Secondly, I got a new mascara. Few months ago, I got the Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express mascara which I honestly, do not like. It clumps together my eye lashes and the formula is really wet. Therefore, I decided to buy a new mascara. Few weeks ago, I saw a review of Better Than False Lashes Volume Mascara by Catrice on one of the blogs I follow. I really liked the effect I saw on the pictures and decided to give the mascara a try. The packaging is nice and sturdy. You get 12ml of product and I got my mascara in the shade Ultra Black.

Lastly, I got three lipsticks. First lipstick I got is by Catrice from their Ultimate Shine Gel Lip Colour collection. The color I got is 010 Love's Di-wine. It's a nice dark purple/pink shade, perfect for Fall and Winter. It is a bit sheer and shiny but it is also moisturizing and it does not feel dry on my lips. The downside of this lipstick is the lasting power which is about 3-4 hours.

Second lipstick I got is by Rimmel from their Lasting Finish collection. The color I got is Cutting Edge which is a nice dark purple shade. It is very opaque and noticeable but it looks great on all skin tones. The lasting power is better than the Catrice lipstick which I like but it does feel quite dry on my lips after a while.

Third lipstick I got is again by Rimmel which you can get here. This time it is from their Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss collection. The shade I got is 107 which is a nice dark red color. The lasting power is again, better than the Catrice lipstick but also this lipstick feels a bit dry on my lips which might be because it is a matte lipstick.

I will do a more detailed review on all these products soon so stay tuned for that. If you already own any of these products let me know how you like them.

xoxo Katja

Negative Thoughts

2013-11-09T16:31:00.001+01:00

Today, I want to share a more personal blog post with you. For the past few days, I have noticed a change in my body or better said, in my mind state. In few weeks, my fiancee is going on a school excursion for three days and I keep having thoughts that something will happen to him. I do not know why I have this thoughts because I am sure that he will be fine. I have read a bit on the internet about it and I found out that a lot of people are afraid of losing their loved ones or think that something bad will happen to them. I think the reason for my thoughts is the fact that I am scared to lose my fiancee. We have been in a long distance relationship for 10 months and for the past 4 months we have lived together. I think, I am scared of being away from him again, even if it is just for three days and that is the reason why I have those thoughts. I know this is a short post but I wanted to share it with you. Do you ever experience these moments or thoughts and what is your opinion about it?

xoxo Katja

10 Ways for a Better Organized Morning

2013-11-03T13:26:00.000+01:00

1. Prepare breakfast the night before. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so you should not skip it. You can prepare a sandwich the night before or put a bowl and cereal on the table.

2. Don't have time for blow drying your hair?

Brush your hair back and make a low ponytail.
Put your hair in a bun. You can also wear a hairband.
Put your hair in a ballerina bun.

3. Wear your little black dress. Find the perfect little black dress. Wear statement necklace, bracelets, scarves and other fashion accessories with it.

4. Glowing skin. After cleansing your skin in the evening mix your night cream with a self-tanning cream. Your skin will be glowing in the morning.

5. Fix your hair at work/school. If you have naturally wavy hair wash them in the evening and put them in a bun. Take your hair out of the bun at work or in school and your hair is done.

6. Pick out clothes for the whole week. Pick out your clothes for the whole week on Sunday evening. Put those clothes on hangers and you can put labels on them with days of the week.

7. Simple for combinations. Buy shoes in grey or beige color. These two colors are easiest to wear with anything.

8. Reorganize your makeup. Separate your everyday makeup from makeup for special occasions.

9. Be physically active in the morning. Walk to work instead of driving there with your car. If your work or school is to far away to do that then walk just part of the way. Doing this will give you energy for the whole day. Wear comfortable shoes on your way to work or school and carry your high heels or other shoes in your bag.

10. Organize your purse. If you change your purses frequently then put your essentials (like your makeup, wallet and your phone) in a makeup bag. This will make putting your essentials from one to the other purse easier.

xoxo Katja

How To Get Over Someone You Love But They Do Not Love You

2013-11-03T13:23:00.001+01:00

It is always hard to get over someone you love but they don't love you back. Rejection sucks and we all know it and no one wants to feel rejected. I, have also been rejected as I think most of you have been. I am going to share few tips (which helped me too) on how to get over someone who doesn't love you back.

1. Take your time. It is okay to be sad. It is okay to be angry. It is okay to feel all the emotions you feel after being rejected. You don't have to be ashamed of it. You need time to heal and that is perfectly fine. My advice to you is to take few days, weeks, heck maybe even months (everyone needs different healing time) to heal, to grieve, to get all your emotions out and to start feeling better.

2. Cut all contact with that person. I am sorry to tell you but if you want to get someone out of your mind and your life, you have to stop having any contact with them. I know it is hard but trust me it works. You have to delete their phone number, delete them from your e-mail list, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Wherever you have that person as your contact or friend, you have to delete them. If you happen to have the same group of friends, make sure that he or she is not going to be there too and hang out with your friends without that person.

3. Get rid of anything that reminds you of them. If you have any special items from that person, like a teddy bear, a cd, a movie, etc. give those things to a charity or just throw them away. It is important to get rid of anything that might remind you of that person because that way you will be able to forget about them.

4. Get a hobby or do something fun or something that you love. I know that when you feel rejected all you want to do is lie in bed the whole day and cry but that will not solve anything. Find a hobby you would like, do something that you've always liked, go out with your friends, find a job, work harder in school, take a walk, spend time with your pet, family, etc. When you want to get over someone it is important that you let yourself have some healing time but do other things after that. It is important for you to be busy because that way you won't have time to think about that person.

5. Get back into the dating scene. You have had enough time to heal, so now it is time to get back into the dating scene. It is perfectly fine to start dating new people after you have been rejected and it is also something you should do. Trust me, you will find someone amazing and someone who will truly love you and make you happy.

Do you have any tips on how to get over someone you love but doesn't love you? I would love to hear them in the comments below.

xoxo Katja

Long Distance Relationships

2013-11-03T13:21:00.002+01:00

In today’s world where everyone is busy with work, school or other things it becomes hard to meet someone in real life. More and more people are using online dating sites or other sites where they can meet new people. Sometimes, they fall in love with those people and even though they live far away they try to have a long distance relationship. Can long distance relationships work or are they doomed to failure? People have different opinions about it; some say it works, and some say that it does not work. I am going to mention some negative and positive aspects of long distance relationships which are freedom, trust, cost and distance.

Even though most people think long distance relationships cannot work there are some positive aspects of it. Firstly, "it gives more time for yourself". Being in a long distance relationship allows you to have more time for yourself. You can do all the things that you want to do and you have more freedom even though you are in a relationship. Secondly, people in long distance relationships trust each other more than people in non-long distance relationships. When you are in a long distance relationship you have to trust your partner completely, in order to make the relationship work.

Along with the positive aspects of long distance relationships there are also some negative aspects of them. Firstly, long distance relationships can get expensive. In order to see your partner you have to pay for the bus, train or plane ticket which can be expensive, especially if you live far away from your partner and if you are still a student. Secondly, there is a "fear of your partner cheating or being unfaithful". In a long distance relationship you are not with your partner a lot and therefore you do not see what they are actually doing. There is always a possibility that your partner will cheat on you and that is why trust is very important.

On one hand, "distance can make the heart grow fonder". When you do not see your partner for a longer period of time it makes you appreciate the little things more. You appreciate hugging, kissing and spending time with your partner more than you would in a non-long distance relationship. On the other hand, you miss your partner a lot. In a long distance relationship you cannot be with your partner a lot and therefore you miss them. Missing them and not seeing them so often can have a negative impact on the relationship and can also lead to a break up.

As with any relationship, long distance relationships have negative and positive aspects. When two people really want to be together then no distance or time is big enough to tear them apart. Long distance relationships do take more effort and energy but in the end when you close the distance it is all worth it.

What are your thoughts on Long distance relationships?

xoxo Katja

Color of Food

2013-05-28T07:00:00.000+02:00

Color of food is significant. Color of food can influence how you feel and your health.

YELLOW: Foods that are yellow are high in vitamin C. They improve concentration, memory, increase blood pressure, make the skin more elastic, help in battling viral infections, etc. These foods are: pasta, corn, bell pepper, banana, pineapple, etc.

ORANGE: Food that are orange have Beta-carotene, which transforms into vitamin A in your body and vitamin A is an important antioxidant. These foods protect the digestive system, fasten metabolism, strengthen lungs, raise appetite, are good for your eyes and sight and help to improve the skin. These foods are: melon, peach, mango, apricot, orange, pumpkin, carrot, etc.

RED: Food that are red have vitamin C and antioxidants. These foods have next benefits: maintain beautiful skin, protect cells against free radicals, have a positive effect on the tumor of the urinary tract and digestive tract, protect against some forms of cancer, etc. These foods are: tomato, beans, bell pepper, cherries, strawberries, beetroot, etc.

GREEN: Food that are green have calcium, folic acid, iron and fiber. These foods have next benefits: calm the nerve system and blood pressure, cleanse and detoxify the body, etc. These foods are: lettuce, cucumbers, cabbage, broccoli, bell pepper, lime, grapes, kiwi, zucchini, peas, olive oil, avocado, etc.

xoxo Katja

Motivation to Exercise

2013-05-27T07:00:00.000+02:00

How to motivate yourself?

Every beginning is hard so do not give up. Here are few tips on how to motivate yourself to exercise.

Try different kinds of exercise. You must find out which type of exercise you enjoy the most.
Set days, hours and the type of exercise. This way it will be easier to coordinate your exercise with other obligations.
Start slowly. Choose your own pace and intensity and do not compare yourself to others.
Take care of the suitable equipment. This is the only way that you will enjoy exercising.
Find and write a motivational quote and put it somewhere in your room where you can see it all the time.
Set realistic goals. Do not set goals that are too high in the beginning but do that gradually. Goals should be effective, measurable and set with a date.
Think about the results that regular exercise will bring. Apart from feeling good, having a toned body, better condition, more energy, you will also have better health.
Buy a sports watch and keep track of time, intensity, amount of exercise, burned calories and your progress. Over time you will notice progress and this will give you motivation to continue.
Listen to your favorite music, which will make you feel good. By listening to music you will also lose track of time and therefore will not hate exercising.
Get an exercise buddy.
Do not overreact and do not forget to rest.

xoxo Katja

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2013-05-23T19:38:00.003+02:00

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xoxo Katja

Eye Candy: Neil Patrick Harris

2013-01-16T07:00:00.000+01:00

Neil Patrick Harris was born on June 15, 1973 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and he grew up in Ruidoso, New Mexico. His parents, Sheila and Ron Harris, ran a restaurant. Both of his parents are lawyers. He attended La Cueva High School in Albuquerque where he acted in school plays and musicals. He is an American actor, singer, director, producer and magician. He is best known for his role as Barney Stinson in How I Met Your Mother.

Harris is openly gay which he confirmed in November 2006. His partner is David Burtka with whom he has twins Gideon Scott and Harper Grace, born in 2010. He is of Irish descent and has a brother.

What do you think about Neil Patrick Harris?

xoxo Katja

How to Organize Your Closet

2013-01-15T07:00:00.000+01:00

1. Rule of 2 years. Put all of your clothes on your bed and have a look at them. All of the clothes that you haven't worn in 2 years give away. Do the same with your shoes.

2. Order in your closet. Put all of your sweaters on shelves according to color and thickness or any other system. This way your clothes will hold shape longer and you will know exactly where something is.

3. Protection against dust and moths. Put your summer clothes in plastic bags or boxes and label them. Do the same with shoes. You can even take a picture of your shoes and put it on the front of the box.

4. Where and how with jewellery.

Buy a cork board and put color pins in the board. Put your jewellery on the pins.

You can also buy a jewellery holder and put your jewellery on there.

Buy an ice tray and put your little pieces of jewellery in it.

5. Nicely put. Put little pieces of underwear in decorative boxes or put some decorative paper over old shoe boxes. You can also use boxes for cookies.

6. Colorful. When you are hanging up your clothes do it this way: put pants together, skirts together, etc. Individual types of clothing (pants, shirts, etc.) divide with a different colored hanger. You can fill the empty space under the hangers with boxes in which you can put belts, scarves, purses, etc.

7. Nicely organized. If you don't have shelves in your closet but only drawers then roll your clothes next to each other and do not put them on top of each other.

8. Smelling nice. You can protect your clothes against moths by putting a bag of dry lavender in your closet. If you want to make your closet just to smell nice then put a little bit of essential oil on a cotton pad and put it on the shelf between the clothes.

9. Everyday chores.

Put clean clothes to your closet immediately.
Throw dirty clothes in the laundry basket. You can get two baskets; one for white clothes and one for other clothes.
Fold each piece of clothing that you can wear again so that it won't get wrinkles. Put the clothes that don't have to be washed yet on a standing hanger or a special pile.

xoxo Katja

Eye Candy: Ryan Guzman

2012-09-21T17:33:00.000+02:00

Today's eye candy is Ryan Guzman who has played in Step Up Revolution 4 3D.

Ryan Anthony Guzman was born on September 21, 1987 in Abilene, Texas. He is an American model, mixed martial arts fighter, dancer and actor. He played the lead, opposite Kathryn McCormick, in Step Up Revolution, a 3D dance film released on July 27, 2012.

Guzman was born to a Mexican father and a European American mother. He moved to Sacramento, California, his mother's native city, at a young age.He attended Sierra College.

Guzman started as a model for Calvin Klein underwear back in 2009. Shortly after completing his classes, Ryan signed with Look Model Agency.

Here are some of his pictures. Enjoy. :)

xoxo Katja

Photos of the week #7

2012-07-25T13:05:00.001+02:00

xoxo Katja

100 Beauty Tips, part 2

2012-07-25T11:54:00.002+02:00

11. Cooled. Secret tip for all seasons, not just summer: put your moisturizer in the fridge. Colder moisturizer will reduce the size of your pores and your complexion will look nicer.

12. Push-up... without washing your hair! Divide your hair into 5cm wide pieces. Wrap them around your hand and secure the hair with bobby pins. Spray a little bit of hairspray and let your hair to dry completely. Remove the bobby pins and your hairstyle is done.

13. Multi-purpose tea. For oily skin: dip a cotton pad in chamomile tea and apply it to your face. Rinse with lukewarm water after 15 minutes. For under eye bags: put two wet mint tea bags in the fridge and leave them inside for about an hour. After an hour take them out, let them cool a litlle bit, and put the tea bags on your eyes for 10 minutes.

14. Experts advice. Complexion illuminator makes your face look better with an even glow and provides the sophisticated natural flushing face. Try the Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup SPF 10.

15. Cheers! We all know how important it is to drink enough water so start drinking enough water today.

16. Alarm. If you have red eyes after a night out use a white eyeliner that you apply on your lower lash line.

17. No excuses. No matter how late you get home, always remove your makeup. Put makeup remover wipes on your nightstand so you can remove your makeup even if you are half asleep. You can use Nivea Visage Facial Cleansing Wipes for Normal & Combination skin or for Dry & Sensitive skin.

18. Unbelievable. If you have some eye cream left on your fingers after applying it around your eyes, use that leftover cream around your lips, and any small lines around your lips will disappear.

19. Never without. As soon as the sun starts shining put on sunglasses.Squinting causes small lines which you definitely don't need yet.

20. Number 1. Celebrities are like chameleons when it comes to dying their hair. Scarlett Johansson recently revealed how she protects her hair: with Kerastase Resistance Bain de Force Shampoo.

xoxo Katja

100 Beauty Tips, part 1

2012-07-25T10:09:00.000+02:00

Here are first 50 beauty tips. Enjoy :)

1. Seductive Look. I know you don't want to put on a lot of makeup during the summer but at least use mascara. Ideal for flirting is a waterproof mascara (like this mascara Estee Lauder Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Waterproof Mascara).

2. Blue Miracle. For a bolder look put on a black waterproof mascara and then put a blue mascara just on the ends of your eyelashes.

3. Attack. Puffy eyes? You can use a bag of mint tea, soaked in warm water and put it on your eyes. You can also use fresh cucumber slices or two teaspoons that you stored in the fridge.

4. Two shades. You can get that summery, bronzy look with two different shades of blush. Golden shade under your cheekbones and on your temples will give an impression of tan. Soft pink shade on the apples of your cheek will make your face look fresh and dewy. You can use L'Oreal Paris The One Sweep Sculpting Blush Duo in Poppy.

5. No Nail Polish Remover? No Panic. There's nothing worse that a chipped nail polish. If your nail polish is chipping and you don't have a nail polish remover with you, use this trick. Put another nail polish on your nails (the color doesn't matter), wait few seconds, so that the two layers adhere and take both nailpolishes off with a cotton pad or tissue paper.

6. Sparkling. Use shimmery eyeshadow for a night out. Be careful not to use too much shimmery eyeshadows because you don't want to look like a disco ball.

7. Make up artist favorite. Small, multi-purpose miracle, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream.

8. Black = Beautiful. Liven dark hair color with coffee. Brew a cup of turkish coffee, let it cool, drain, and put it on dry hair when you're taking a shower. Leave it on for 10 minutes, and then rinse it off with warm water.

9. Maximize fullness. A trick for maximizing fullness of your lips: put a little bit of shimmer on the centre of your lips.

10. Cheap. To make your toner last longer, wet a cotton pad with warm water and squeeze. Put your toner on the cotton pad and clean your face.

xoxo Katja

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2012-07-25T09:58:00.000+02:00

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8. Bucket list: 225 things to do before you die.

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xoxo Katja

Swatches: Coastal Scents 88 Original Eye Shadow Palette

2012-07-19T15:21:00.003+02:00

I'm going to show you swatches from the 88 Original Eye Shadow Palette. Enjoy :)

I'm sorry about all the fingerprints :) Here is the palette on the inside.

Here are the swatches of the shades in the palette from top to bottom.

xoxo Katja

Quotes #7

2012-07-18T11:40:00.001+02:00

xoxo Katja

Beauty Secrets #4: Skin, part 2

2012-07-14T08:00:00.000+02:00

Evening routine (most moisturizers are more effective when applied to damp skin):

Cleanse: Use just one product to remove makeup and dirt. If you have dry skin use a lotion or cream-based product. If you have normal to oily skin use a gel cleanser or a very mild facial soap. Even though your skin might be oily use a gentle soap like Neutrogena or Dove.

Exfoliate: Exfoliating is necessary to get blood flowing into the face, as well as to remove grime. Use: a packet of sugar, add a couple of drops of olive oil to make it easier to spread, and gently rub it into the creases of your face.
Open a packet of instant oatmeal and mix it with water to create a paste. Rub it into your face, and rinse off the residue. Use instant oatmeal on your face and traditional old-fashioned oatmeal on your body.
Rub sea salt all over your body and face.

Masks: a lot of expensive mud or clay treatments in the spas are actually kitty litter. It has to be 100 percent natural clay. Take a tablespoon of the dried clay and reconstitute it with a small amount of water.

Other masks:
Ultimate cleansing mask (in a blender or food processor, grind 1 cup of oatmeal to a powder. Add 3 drops of almond oil, ½ cup of milk, and 1 egg white. Continue to blend and apply. Rinse off after 20 minutes.)
Peach and Brandy (mash up a peach, use ripe, canned or frozen one, and mix it with a tablespoon of brandy. Leave it on for 20 minutes, and rinse off.)
Tomato mask (for oily skin, mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water.)
Banana mask (mash up a very ripe banana. Add just enough honey to make a soft pulp. Apply over face and hair. )
Honey mask (apply pure honey straight from the bottle to your face and neck. Allow it to set until dry, about 15 minutes. Rinse with very warm water.)
Milk of Magnesia Oil-Absorbing mask: (apply it straight from the bottle. Let it dry for about 5-10 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.)
Pepto-Bismol: (for sensitive skin, apply it from the bottle with a cotton swab. Allow it to dry and rinse with cool water).
To revitalize and nourish the skin soak whole dried beans or lentils (fresh are best) overnight. Mash and add a small amount of honey. Apply over face and neck. Leave it on for about 5 minutes and rinse with tepid water.
To tone up tired skin make up a smooth pulp of crushed cucumbers, and gently pat all over face and neck. Pull up your hair and apply a little bit behind the ears and behind the neck.
This facial is great for oily skin and clogged pores. Mix ¼ cup vodka with the juice of one fresh lemon. Dab it on the face, neck, and chest area with a cotton swab. It’s not necessary to rinse off.

Clove oil cleanser: combine equal amounts of clove oil, chamomile, and eucalyptus. Massage gently into the skin by making circular motion with the tips of your fingers, and rinse.
Crisco: use it to remove makeup and as a highly effective moisturizer.
Wheat germ oil: It keeps the skin elastic and preventing and treating stretch marks so it’s perfect for pregnant women.
Sweet almond oil: ideal for removing makeup, helping eyelashes grow, and as a moisturizer for extremely dry skin. It also soothes sunburned skin.

Bathing: add some baking soda to your bath (about half a box). It will soothe itching skin, irritation, and sunburn.
Use Epsom salts (about one-half pound) to relax muscles and relieve swelling.
Try some instant oatmeal (or grind any other to a powder) in the tub to get rid of sunburn.
Apple cider vinegar will invigorate the body and fight fatigue.
Adding a spoonful of honey is said to help insomnia.
Combine a cup of instant milk powder with 3 drops of almond oil. Soak for at least 15 minutes, then using a cloth or loofah, rub vigorously to exfoliate.
When you feel a cold coming on, take a tea-spoon of mustard powder and add it to a hot bath.
Orange slices in the bath are uplifting and beat any aromatherapy.
Use red wine as an acid-based toner.

Hoof maker (a hoof conditioner for horses) softens cuticles, heels, and other rough spots.
Bag Balm is great on chapped lips and as extra protection during cold weather on hands and face.
Kalaya Oil is a great moisturizer.

Moisturizer know-how: don’t over moisturize, use cream on specific areas.
Choose the right formula for your skin type.
Get more from your moisturizer by gently tapping the face pretending it’s a piano, and you’re playing it.
Any moisturizer can be stretched by first applying a film of natural vegetable oil as a base.
Wait until a moisturizer is completely absorbed before applying foundation. If a foundation is a bit dry, moisturizer can loosen it up a bit and the foundation will go on more smoothly.

xoxo Katja

Eye Candy: Channing Tatum

2012-07-13T08:00:00.000+02:00

Todays eye candy is Channing Tatum. First a little bio about him.

Channing Matthew Tatum was born on April 26, 1980.He was born and raised in Cullman, Alabama. His mother, Kay, is an airline worker, and his father, Glenn Tatum, worked in construction. He has a sister named Paige Tatum and his closest thing to a brother is his cousin, Ray Tatum. His ancestry includes Irish, French, German, and Native American. Tatum's family moved to Mississippi when he was six, and he grew up in the bayous near the Mississippi River, where he lived in a rural setting. Channing was athletic while growing up, playing football, soccer, track, baseball, and performing martial arts; he has said that "girls were always [his] biggest distraction in school." As a child, he practiced wuzuquan kung fu under the lineage of 10th dan Grandmaster Chee Kim Thong. Tatum spent most of his teenage years in the Tampa, Florida area, and initially attended Gaither High School, before going to Tampa Catholic High School. He graduated in 1998 and was voted most athletic. Afterward, Tatum attended Glenville State College in Glenville, West Virginia on a football scholarship, but dropped out. He returned home and started working odd jobs. US Weekly reported that around this time Tatum began working as a stripper at a local nightclub, under the name "Chan Crawford." In 2010, he told an Australian newspaper that he would like to make a movie about his experiences as a stripper. He later moved to Miami, where he was discovered on the street by a model talent scout.

In 2006, Tatum met actress Jenna Dewan, on the set of Step Up. They began dating shortly after filming had finished. The couple became engaged in early September 2008 in Maui, Hawaii. On July 11, 2009, they were married on the grounds of Church Estates Vineyards, in Malibu, California. Channing has ADD and "something like dyslexia".

Some of his works include: Step Up, Dear John, 21 Jump Street, She's the Man, The Eagle and Magic Mike.

Here are some of his pictures.

xoxo Katja

99 Secrets Girls Have To Know About Guys, part 5

2012-07-12T08:00:00.000+02:00

41. Guys love girls with brains more than girls in miniskirts.

42. Guys try to find the stuffed toy a girl wants but would unluckily get the wrong one.

43. Guys virtually brag about anything.

44. Guys cannot keep secrets that girls tell them.

45. Guys think too much.

46. Guys' fantasies are unlimited.

47. Guys tend to get serious with their relationship and become too possessive.

48. When a girl makes the boy suffer during courtship, it would be hard for him to let go of that girl.

49. Girls' height doesn't matter to a guy but her weight does.

50. It's not easy for a guy to let go of his girlfriend after they broke up especially when they've been together for 3 years or more.

I did not come up with this secrets but I found them in a e-book and thought I would share them with you. I DO NOT agree with all of them, especially NOT number 49. Size shouldn't matter!

xoxo Katja

How to: Pore Strips

2012-07-11T08:00:00.000+02:00

I found this recipe online and I thought I would share it with you. Enjoy :)

What you need:

1. Gelatin

2. Milk

3. A bowl

4. A tablespoon

Throughout doing this make sure you work fast because the gelatin becomes hard very fast. First mix one tablespoon of gelatin with 1-2 tablespoons of milk. Mix it together until you don't have clumps anymore. Put it in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds and they immediately apply it on your face with an old brush or something else. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and peel it off. This will remove any dead skin and blackheads you might have.

Have you ever done this? How you liked it?

xoxo Katja

Bucket List #6

2012-07-10T08:00:00.000+02:00

51. Build a tree house.

52. Participate in a street parade or carnival.

53. Donate to charity.

54. Give blood.

55. Ride a gondola in Venice.

56. Become an organ donor.

57. See the sunset.

58. See the sunrise.

59. Learn to rollerblade.

60. Learn to ride a skateboard.

xoxo Katja

Upcomming Collection: Catrice LE Cucuba

2012-07-09T08:00:00.000+02:00

Catrice is coming out with another collection called Cucuba. This is the description of the collection on their website :

Caribbean flair in Havana, the pastel Chevrolets and Cadillacs of the 50’s, intoxicating salsa sounds in bars and restaurants – pure joy of life! The new Limited Edition “Cucuba“ by CATRICE presents a Cuban attitude with warm brown and bronze shades, mustard yellow, bright coral and soft mint green this August and September 2012.

First thing in this collection are Loose Eye Shadows.

Pure color! This highly-pigmented loose powder eye shadow guarantees intense color and gives your eyes a bright shine thanks to its metallic shimmer effects. Warm yellow, two brown-bronze shades and the two eye-catching colors mint green and coral reflect the colorful Cuban scenery. From top to bottom: Salsa Cubana, Take It Mint, Sunny Side, Havana Drum and Reggaeton.

Next, are the Liquid Shimmer Eye Liners.

The liquid Eye Liner is easy to apply accurately thanks to its fine brush and is particularly long-lasting. The bright mint shade alternates into a light blue and the dark brown shimmers with fine golden pigments! The top one is Take It Mint and the bottom one is Reggaeton.

Then we have Soft Lip Colour.

The high pigmentation in the transparent gel-like texture of the Soft Lip Colour lipstick ensures bright, pure and intense color. Thanks to this special texture, it feels pleasantly light and soft on your lips – perfect for summer days at the beach or in the city. Top one is Be All Smiles and the bottom one is Salsa Cubana.

Next product in this collection is Bronzing Powder in the color Brown.

Viva Cuba! This Bronzing Powder is an absolute must-have for the ultimate Cuban summer style! It gives your face a naturally tanned look and is ideal for shading the contours of your face thanks to its matt texture.

Last products are Ultimate Nail Lacquers in five shades.

A zest for life to underline every summer style down to your finger tips: warm brown shades, bright yellow, radiant coral and soft mint green in the long-lasting texture, high coverage and vibrant color expected of CATRICE. The new extra-broad brush guarantees a professional color application with just one stroke of the brush. From top to bottom: Sunny Side, Salsa Cubana, Havana Drum, Reggaeton and Take It Mint.

I actually really like this collection and will try to get some things. I especially like Loose Eyeshadows in shades: Take It Mint, Havana Drum and Reggaeton. I also like both Liquid Shimmer Eye Liners. I like Soft Lip Color in Salsa Cubana. Last product I like is Ultimate Nail Lacquer in Havana Drum.

How do you like this collection?

xoox Katja

Photos of the week #6

2012-07-08T11:26:00.002+02:00

Today I'm going to show you photos of really cute dogs I found online. Enjoy :)

They are SO cute :) I want to have all of them.

xoxo Katja