The PolishAholic: Couple more splatter manis! Good Morning guys! Today I have for you guys a couple more splatter mani's! These are the 2 that were under a couple of the fractured polishes from Color Club in yesterday's post! I'm kind of obsessed with doing these, I have so many color combinations running around in my head that I want to try! The first one that was under the black crack, Smash Hit, was a pastel splatter mani. I used OPI Alpine Snow as a base. The second splatter mani was under the silver crack, Broken Tokens. edited to add: Thanks to Laynie there appears to be a purple splatter dinosaur on my middle finger in the mani below! Don't forget to check out my tutorial here if you want to re-create this look! Blog Gadgets
Cellulite-Free Skin The Easy Fix: Hydrate. H2O is like kryptonite to cellulite. It has the power to sideline puckers. Why it works: Water is a buster that flushes away excess salt. Read More It's about 90 percent water, he says, and because it has only 46 calories per cup, you can gobble it down without worrying about weight gain. By fighting off free radicals, which are damaging molecules generated by exposure to sunlight and air pollution, these antioxidants prevent the breakdown of collagen, skin's support structure, and preserve elastin stores. Munch away: Enjoy watermelon off the rind, slice it into salads, or freeze it into chunks. The Sweaty Solution: Exercise. Why it works: The lunge is one of your best weapons against cellulite, because it builds lean muscle in your butt and thighs, two cellulite-prone zones. MORE FROM SELF: Are You Wearing The Wrong Sneakers? The Who-Knew? Why it works: Caffeine temporarily eliminates water in the connective tissue, making devilish dents less noticeable.
Chocolate Bath Recipes | Facts About Chocolate Our chocolate bath recipes will leave you feeling chocolate milky smooth. Calorie free, too! Just make sure not to eat them, and make sure no one eats you! Chocolate Bath Salt Recipe 2 cups Epsom salt 1 cup sea salt, rock salt or coarse salt 1/4 teaspoon glycerin chocolate fragrance oil Best to do this on a dry day or in a dry room, to avoid clumping. Chocolate Bath Recipe #1 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/8 cup powdered milk 1/4 cup Epsom salt 1 Tablespoon baking soda 1 Tablespoon cornstarch 2 drops lavender oil (optional) Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chocolate Bath Recipe #2 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup instant nonfat dry milk 1/2 cup unscented bubble bath Add all ingredients to running bath water. Milk Chocolate Bath Recipe 1 cup powdered milk 1/8 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or a few drops of essential oil, such as lavender, if desired Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Chocolate Milk Bubble Bath Recipe #1 Mix dry ingredients.
Summer Hair Braid Trends - StumbleUpon Braids, pleats, or plaits—whatever you call them, we're absolutely loving all things twisted in hair this season. Beautylish brings you the three hottest braid trends this season and three easy braid DIY tutorials to replicate the look yourself. Who needs a headband when you can make one from your hair! We're loving this European, Heidi-inspired front braid that you can style into an updo or wear with your hair down. See how easy it is to give yourself a plait with Imogen's tutorial. It's easy to give your braids a little extra something with ribbons, flowers, bows, and any other accessories you can think of. The fishtail braid (or Herringbone braid) became a popular trend among celebrities and fashion mavens this year, and we too adore the sea-inspired style.
The Beauty Department: Your Daily Dose of Pretty. photos: Kristin Ess, post designed by Kristin Ess AHOY, friends!! We found a fun new way to do NAUTICAL! We used the straight strips that come in this french manicure kit to make our stripes! Might be one of the easiest nail art manicures ever! Painting stripes can be a big challenge, but this is pretty simple… Last but not least, apply your top coat! Enjoy your Monday everyone!! Tags: beauty, cute, DIY, do it yourself, easy, how to, kristin ess, lauren conrad, mani monday, manicure, nail art, nail design, nailart, nails, nautical, sailor, the beauty department, thebeautydepartment.com Related posts:
5 Relaxing, Rejuvenating Bath Recipes - Perfect Alternatives to Bubbles So, by now you’ve probably come to terms with bubble baths not necessarily being the healthiest , most nourishing alternative for your skin. C’est la vie, crunchy people. C’est la vie. Life goes on, and in much more luxurious, relaxing ways. Here are your 5 ideas to turn your bathtime into a grown-up spa fit for a queen. Or you. Each of them serve a beautifying purpose, and each of them are (of course) environmentally friendly and 100% natural. If it was good enough for Cleopatra, it's good enough for you. You may have heard of Cleopatra. As cliche as it may sound, bathing in milk and honey is a fantastic way to get soft, supple skin – all over your body. The key is to use full-fat milk (or powdered milk) and pure honey. How to take a milk and honey bath: Pour 1-2 cups of milk (or 1/2 c. full-fat powdered milk) and 1/2 c. honey under running, warm water. For full effect, brush your skin lightly and in circular motions with a dry brush or a washcloth before getting in the bathtub.
All Natural Homemade Skincare Recipes &Face Masks | Awakened Aesthetic - StumbleUpon I feel as though I should invest in a regular supply of plain yogurt. It seems to be in everything all-natural-eco-awesome (that isn’t vegan, anyway), from face masks to smoothies to a replacement ingredient to create more healthful recipes. When I began hunting for do it yourself face masks, I kept seeing it: oatmeal and yogurt face mask . Yogurt honey mask . Yogurt: the key to a DIY life. The problem is that every time I buy yogurt, plain or otherwise, it goes bad. If you’re like me, you have a similar problem: the “best” DIY skincare recipes , which are supposed to use “things you already have at home” aren’t actually made with things you have at home . All Skin Types Homemade Cat Litter Mask : Hear me out. Yogurt and Honey Face Mask : A classic that I can never remember to make when I actually have plain yogurt. Brown Sugar Exfoliant : The ingredients for this one are always in my house. Oily and Acne-Prone Skin Rose Water by Chloe Price Combination and Sensitive Skin Dry Skin
5 Natural Ways to Remove Blackheads You know how, if your pants fall down just a little tiny bit when you’re leaning over and a millimeter of your crack shows? A MILLIMETER? Everyone can see that. Everyone sees it. Blackheads are not like that. Still, they’re annoying. Let’s make that happen. Blackheads are just pimples that don’t have skin over them. All you have to do is clean out your pores, and the blackheads are gone. If you’re prone to blackheads, I have some good and bad news for you. The good news is, people with oily skin and large pores don’t wrinkle as quickly (because our skin is VERY good at replenishing the oils). 1. There are so many things you can use to exfoliate and remove blackheads with. Right now. My favorite is: Especially for oily skin and getting rid of blackheads. You could also use: Baking soda and water, lemon juice and sugar, or salt and sour cream. How you do it: Simply combine your “scrubby” ingredient with your liquid/wet ingredient until you have a thin paste. Do this for 3-5 minutes. 2. 3. 4.
Out of the ordinary Beauty Tips that work | Cher Cabula's Mindbox Use toothpaste on yellow nails. This usually happens when you let nail polish stay on your nails for very long and when you’ve used cheap nail polish. Whiten them all up by rubbing toothpaste to remove the stains. You can also add a few drops of lemon for extra whitening, it’s a natural bleaching agent. See other uses of lemon with this POST. Use suntan oil to treat damaged hair. Treat burns with milk. Powder Your Roots If by any chance you have no chance to jump into the shower and you need to look your best. Cure Calluses with Vaseline or petroleum jelly It’s very unsightly to see hard calluses on your feet especially when you’ve been wearing closed shoes for a long time. Spot-Treat Smudges I find cotton tips very usual for this. Super-Glue a Nail Yikes! Buff with Baking Soda I’ve laughed at that episode in Friends when Ross went to a self-tanning sauna and got disastrous results. Use Toothpaste on a Zit Use just a pea-size amount. Technorati Tags: beauty tips
Solid Shea Butter Sugar Scrub Cube Recipe Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes have become the new trend and are now taking the place of traditional sugar scrubs. One of the main reasons is that these scrubs are in a solid form so there’s no separation and less mess. It also means it’s less likely that you will transfer water into your sugar scrub during usage since you are simply removing one or two cubes at a time for use and then resealing the container before use. While there are a handful of recipes for solid sugar scrubs floating around, I came up with my own recipe that I’d like to share with you. It’s not greasy when applied and easy to make. Here’s what some of my customers have had to say about my Solid Shea Butter Sugar Scrub Cubes: Cucumber Solid Shea Butter Sugar Scrub CubesMy mother LOVES this!!! Natural Lavender Solid Shea Butter Sugar Scrub CubesThese are the most amazing bath item I have ever used. Love these sugar scrub cubes! Great lavender scent, I love how these are softer and squish easily in the shower. Ingredients:
I used less oil and honey than described. There was a thick layer of honey just sitting on top of the sugar when I let it sit in the jar so mixing in more sugar will prevent that from happening. by mightyhedgehog Oct 14