How-to Hydrate Dry Cuticles
April 23, 09
To hydrate dry cuticles try rubbing Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) or Vitamin E on the area every night before bed.
The purpose of a cuticle is to protect the nail area from infection. So, be careful not to over-trim your cuticles when getting a manicure and keep them nice and hydrated.
And, don’t forget to Wake.up & Make.up!
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Happy Earth Day!
April 22, 09
Each year – Earth Day – falls on April 22nd – and marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. (earthday.net)
There are lots of things we can do to take part in helping the environment today – and everyday! We can plant a tree, pick up a piece of garbage on the street, recycle, compost, make your home more energy efficient by turning off lights when you’re not in the room, unpluging appliances when your not using them, to buying beauty products that are eco-friendly and organic.
So, since today is “green” day, I thought I would share with you just one of my favourite eco-friendly beauty products.
Ladies, let me introduce you to PlantLove by CARGO – a complete line of eco-fabulous makeup that truely is “beauty with a conscience.” From it’s natural and organic ingredients to it’s environmentally award-winning compostable packaging, Cargo PlantLove is a great way to ‘go green’ glamorously!
PLANT THE SEEDS OF CHANGE
Their lipsticks come in a compostable lipstick case made from corn! “This revolutionary bio-plastic is not only made from a renewable resource, it’s also greenhouse-gas-neutral, which helps us fight global warming. Even the box* the lipstick comes in is eco-friendly. Just moisten and plant it to grow your own wildflowers.” How cool is that!! (cargocosmetics.com, * Seeded cartons only available in North America)
They have also named 9 Lipsticks Inspired by Places of Ecological Beauty!
Nahinni (Canada): a shimmering copper brown
Yakushima (Japan): a sheer glimmering red
Killarney (Ireland): a soft terracotta pink shimmer
Majella (Mediterranean region): a sheer rose plum
Yellowstone (USA): a rich rose plum shimmer
Sagarmatha (Himalayan highlands): a sheer rosey taupe cream
Gamba (Africa): a sheer cranberry
Joshua Tree (USA): a shimmering cinnamon sand
Muir Woods (USA): a sheer spiced mauve
Did you see the one from Canada!
If you haven’t heard of Nahinni before it’s a National Park Reserve in the Dehcho Region of the Northwest Territories in Canada, approximately 500 km West of Yellowknife. See image below! (wikipedia.org) (Image Credit: www.pc.gc.ca)
Love it! Yiippee!
What are you going to do for Earth Day?
Tags: cargo, earth day, eco-friendly beauty products, plant love
CHANEL Blush – A Spring Must-Have!
April 21, 09
Ladies let me introduce you to – The CHANEL Blush Duo Tweed Effect – a must-have item, this Spring!
“Inspired by the iconic CHANEL Tweed fabric – two contrasting shades of sheer cheek colour are delicately ‘woven’ with a subtle shimmering powder for a luminous natural glow.” (chanel.com)
It comes in 3 fabulous shades and it glides on like butter!
I love all three shades – Yiippee!
And, don’t forget to Wake.up & Make.up!
Makeup Tips For Spring 2009
April 20, 09
Spring Cleaning is definitely in order this month – which means out with the old and in with the new! And, the same goes for your make-up bag!
Here are some quick tips to looking fresh and pretty this Spring:
The Look
This season’s look (found on the runways of Prada, Donna Karan and Dolce and Gabbana) is fresh and clean. Flawless foundation, soft highlighting on the eyes, nose and cheeks, nude lips with a hint of baby pink and a few coats of mascara. Beautiful!
The Foundation
Try using a tinted moisturizer instead of a heavy foundation. Light and sheer is the look we are going for. If you have freckles – let them shine through! Finish with a light dusting of translucent powder to set the look.
The Cheeks
Peachy Pinks of any and every shade will do. But don’t over do it. Always remember to tap off the brush first – on the back of your hand – before applying it on the face.
The Eyes
Think natural and fresh – try applying a neutral tone eyeshadow in a light beige-brown on the lid only. To kick this look up a bit, try adding a darker shade of brown into the crease of the eyelid, finished by a chocolate brown toned liner.
The Lips
Go soft and glossy. A simple baby pink or nude lipgloss will do just fine – but don’t forget the shine!
And, don’t forget to Wake.up & Make.up!
(Image Credit: elleuk.com – from Donna Karan Spring/Summer 2009)
What Kind Of Shoe Are You?
April 18, 09
If you were a shoe – what kind of shoe would you be?
Take a look at this fun quiz from blogthings.com.
Click Here to take the quiz!