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favorite beauty tips, to pretty much any useful info we've come
across online!
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28th April 2009
YouTube
Beauty Tips Videos
Needing inspiration for creating the perfect
prom or party
makeup?
In just a few minutes you can get plenty of inspiration from
watching girls just like you putting together a look, right in
front of your eyes.
One is Alissa
Evelyn, a relative newcomer, who has already got a good
number of subscribers and offers videos from "what's in my bag"
to "skincare routine" and "the perfect pedicure".
Why not find your own guru, subscribe and get regular
inspiring updates on products, looks and style?
9th March 2009
Fake Tan for Summer 2009
Worried about wearing short skirts or dresses and revealing
whiter than white legs?
One of the easy ways to build your confidence in the summer
sun is to treat yourself to a fake tan - even if it's just for
your legs, it's a good way of getting those legs out for the
first time, without worrying about how you look.
You can either treat yourself with a beauty therapist or buy
some DIY product from the supermarket shelf. Be careful to
follow the instructions carefully so that it doesn't end up
streaky or patchy.
28th January 2009
Americas Next Top Model - What Can
You Learn?
One of my favorite parts of ANTM is the makeovers - they
take girls who are already beautiful and make them over into
absolutely stunningly women.
During those makeover sessions, several of the girls are
pretty nervous about what they will look like - but in the
photo session afterwards, there's no denying they look
amazing.
So, don't be too afraid of trying a different style,
especially one recommended by your hair stylist, after all,
they're the expert and understand how different hairstyles can
complement your face shape.
20th November 2008
17 Hairstyles in Under Ten
Minutes
Stuck for time and looking for a quick fix hairdo?
Then pop along to TotalBeauty.com to
find 17 styles with tips on what you'll need and step by step
how to instructions on creating the perfect look.
There's photos and they even give an estimate of how many
minutes it'll take you to create that special style - and all
in under 10 minutes.
Definitely worth a look if you're short of time!
8th September 2008
Wedding of the Year 2008
Had great fun at a family wedding in August - and not an
updo in sight - both the bride and the bridesmaids wore their
hair long, curled and down around their shoulders.
The photos are fabulous - with the wonderful Salisbury
Cathedral in the background, what better setting could you
want?
3rd July 2008
Why not donate your old prom dresses
?
In every town, there are dozens of Cinderellas who would
love to go to the ball, but simply can't afford a dress .
The Chicago based Glass Slipper project was set up to allow
people to donate their old dresses , shoes and accessories, to
someone who can have their dream of going to the prom
fulfilled.
At the end of the prom season, rather than let your dress
gather dust or take up space in your wardrobe, why not get in
touch with Glass Slipper and see how you can help
someone elses dreams ?
7th June 2008
One Tip for Your Skin this
Summer
Have you ever looked at anyone who is over 40 and wondered
where all their wrinkles came from?
What you may notice is that people who smoke or who have
smoked for several years, can have older, more wrinkled skin.
Also, anyone who loves sunbathing can often pay the price later
on with ageing skin.
A simple way to help protect and look after you skin is to
always wear a moisturiser which has at least an SPF15, to help
prevent ageing and loss of elasticity. You may not notice the
difference every day, but once you get to forty (the age where
bits start to drop off!) you'll start to notice a difference
between you and other women your age.
Don't forget to also put cream on your hands and neck, as
these are areas of your skin which are also exposed to
sunlight, that can show your age prematurely .
25th February 2008
Treat Your Feet &
Hands
It's a bit of a strange time of year in the UK - winter is
on the way out, but spring hasn't yet arrived.
For those of us who need a bit of a boost, what could be
better than treat your feet and hands to a little something - a
pedicure or manicure.
For the first time I had a pedicure which involved a paraffin wax
treatment - this involves the rather crazy process of
dipping each foot into hot wax, which initially feels warm
and then has a little more bite !
These are then wrapped so that the heat and wax can help to
moisturise the skin - the heat draws the blood flow and helps
to revitalise tired feet.
Once the wax is cooled it peels off in one "foot" and your
feet are silky soft and healthy looking.
If you're looking for a pick me up during the winter months
- this is the ideal treat for both you and your body.
11th February 2008
Best Wedding Sites
Since last writing, we've had great news - my son Martin is
going to be getting married later this year to the wonderful
Sofia. Congratulations to you both.
So, here's a few of my favourite sites from browsing around
on the net for informative, easy to use, interesting sites for
brides-to-be:-
- Confetti.co.uk - a classic site
- My Wedding Favors - I return to this site
again and again, it's so beautifully laid out, the items
are so pretty and so very affordable
- SarahsFlowers.co.uk - as a bride who had
my own bouquet of silk flowers, I love them and still have
my bouquet as a keepsake
- www.squidoo.com/plussizeweddingdress -
I'm a big fan of Squidoo, though not quite an addict. This
site is a useful review of the options available to curvier
brides.
- WeddingMakeUpAndHair.com - Pam Wrigley is
a beauty consultant and hair stylist specialising in
wedding makeup and hair
- http://weddingbellsblog.com -a wedding gowns blog which
is full of beautiful pictures of wedding dresses and just
enough text to keep you interested
These are just a few of my favorite bridal sites - I'm sure
that as time goes on my future daughter-in-law may suggest a
few too!
9th January 2008
Happy New Year - Let's Get
Winzy-cal
Just come across a cool new site that's got lots of fun.
It's called Winzy Search and you can search and
win free prizes.
It also has some fun stuff and an easy way to invite friends
- but, be warned, it could be addictive !
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