50 Shades of Red, what your shade says about you.

50 Shades of Red

Red is red right? Not really, there are so many different shades of red it can sometimes be overwhelming to choose just the right one.  So maybe we won't go with 50 shades, and I'll narrow it down to 4 shades of the most popular types of red and what it says about you when you wear it. 

ROSE

This amazing shade energizes the wearer and those looking at her.

What it says about you: 

       "Pay attention to me.  I know I'm sexy"

What lipstick is best for this? 

        Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick In Certainly Red

PEACH RED

The gold and fire tones are for women who enjoy life at top speed

What it says about you: 
        "I'm happy, cheery, approachable and are tons of fun."

What lipstick is best for this?

         Sisley Lipshine Phyto Peach

WINE

The fantastic blend appeals to those who like to catch attention

What it says about you: 
         "I'm sensual, mysterious and you probably cant stop thinking about me"

What lipstick is best for this?

          Lancome Color Lipstick in Wine Party

BLACK CHERRY

Its dark and seductive and shows a bold statement.

What it says about you: 
          "I'm elegant, sophisticated and powerful"

What lipstick is best for this?

           Givenchy Lipstick Extreme in Plum

 

 What is your favorite red? Which one do you not use at all? Or are you versatile and like to use different shades for different occasions?  Due to my lighter skin tones I prefer to stick to the lighter shades of red so Wine and Peach Red colors are the ones I use.   That doesn't necessarily mean that people with light skin tone can only use the lighter shades of red.  Many celebrities such as Khloe Kardashian can rock that look so well it makes me want to try it again, Unfortunately Im never able to get that gorgeous look, my skin tones just don't agree with the color.

             

The Best Workout to Lose Weight/Build Muscle

                                                        


 Don't skip your squats! Big round booty's are in, get yours today! 

   For years I would do tons of cardio, hundreds of situps and MAYBE did 10-15 squats when I felt like it, it quickly caught up to me. I noticed that other parts of my body would be looking great but then my butt seemed to be a victim of gravity and I couldn't figure out why. It was so frustrating because I felt like I was putting so much effort to look great but by backside barely looked like I worked out. 

     So I decided to take to good ol' Google Search and realized what I was doing wrong. I was absolutely amazed how great squats are for your body. Besides building muscle and burning fat it helps with mobility, waste removal and so many more benefits.  I found that while yes, cardio is great for you it wasn't helping my booty the way I wanted it to help.   

     After reading a nights worth of fitness info I realized what I was lacking. Squats. 10-15 every few days wasn't going to help me at all!  Doing 100-200 a day would though and that's exactly what I do and my butt has never looked better.  If you are still not convinced and would like to know more here is some information on why squats are one of the best exercises you can do:

• Builds Muscle in Your Entire Body
  Squats obviously help to build your leg muscles (including your quadriceps, hamstrings, and calves), but they also create an anabolic environment, which promotes body-wide muscle building.  In fact, when done properly, squats are so intense that they trigger the release of testosterone and human growth hormone in your body, which are vital for muscle growth and will also help to improve muscle mass when you train other areas of your body aside from your legs.  So squats can actually help you improve both your upper and lower body strength.
• Functional Exercise Makes Real-Life Activities Easier
  Functional exercises are those that help your body to perform real-life activities, as opposed to simply being able to operate pieces of gym equipment. Squats are one of the best functional exercises out there, as humans have been squatting since the hunter-gatherer days. When you perform squats, you build muscle and help your muscles work more efficiently, as well as promote mobility and balance. All of these benefits translate into your body moving more efficiently in the real world too.
• Burn More Fat
  One of the most time-efficient ways to burn more calories is actually to gain more muscle! For every pound of additional muscle you gain, your body will burn an additional 50-70 calories per day. So, if you gain 10 pounds of muscle, you will automatically burn 500-700 more calories per day than you did before.
• Maintain Mobility and Balance
  Strong legs are crucial for staying mobile as you get older, and squats are phenomenal for increasing leg strength. They also work out your core, stabilizing muscles, which will help you to maintain balance, while also improving the communication between your brain and your muscle groups, which helps prevent falls – which is incidentally the #1 way to prevent bone fractures versus consuming mega-dose calcium supplements and bone drugs.
• Prevent Injuries
  Most athletic injuries involve weak stabilizer muscles, ligaments and connective tissues, which squats help strengthen. They also help prevent injury by improving your flexibility (squats improve the range of motion in your ankles and hips) and balance, as noted above.
• Boost Your Sports Performance -- Jump Higher and Run Faster
  Whether you're a weekend warrior or a mom who chases after a toddler, you'll be interested to know that studies have linked squatting strength with athletic ability.1 Specifically, squatting helped athletes run faster and jump higher, which is why this exercise is part of virtually every professional athlete's training program.
• Tone Your Backside, Abs and Entire Body
  Few exercises work as many muscles as the squat, so it's an excellent multi-purpose activity useful for toning and tightening your behind, abs, and, of course, your legs. Furthermore, squats build your muscles, and these muscles participate in the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism and insulin sensitivity, helping to protect you against obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
• Help with Waste Removal
  Squats improve the pumping of body fluids, aiding in removal of waste and delivery of nutrition to all tissues, including organs and glands. They're also useful for improved movement of feces through your colon and more regular bowel movements.

So go on, do those Squats!

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Laser Hair Removal - is it for you?

LASER HAIR REMOVAL FROM HOME!?!?​

    When I first saw the price on this Laser Hair Removing Device I was baffled, why spend that much when razors are so much less, plus its not like shaving was that much of a pain to deal with everyday. However, after thinking more and more about it I really wasn't too fond of shaving. The time it takes in the shower, not just the time but the water it uses, the potential nics or cuts I may get especially in those sensitive bikini areas are just the worst. The razor bumps I may get afterwards, regardless of what product I've used to specifically NOT get them they seem to still pop up anyways. And then the cost of the razors....  

   Sure $17.99 every month to 2 months really isn't THAT much but then when you add that up for the year that's $108 a year just on razors and that's if you're able to make a 4pack last 2 full months, most of us cannot do that.  If you're buying a 4pack every month you're looking at $216 a year. The laser device was starting to look better and better.

 The after researching the Tria Laser 4x I realized just how amazing this baby is.  It has been awarded by InStyle as a "Best Beauty Buy", plus it is the first FDA-cleared laser available for home use! Another point in the pro column.  Also, this device uses the same diode laser technology preferred by dermatologists to target and permanently disable the hair follicle for permanent results. A Laser that doctors use but in the privacy and comfort of my own? Yes, please!

   Then I went back to the cost of this thing, $549 shipped to me. Ugh, why so much?!? Then I realized, I am going to save money on the cost of the extra water I had been using just to shave, no need to worry about buying shaving creams, razor bump help products, and best of all no need to buy RAZORS! That alone will save me at the very least $200 in my first year. That is about 40% of the cost of this laser. And my savings on razors and all the other necessities that come into shaving will roll onto the next year and the year after that....And so on.

  In my eyes, TOTALLY worth it!  Everyone that I have talked to that uses it loves it as well.  So get yours and start saving today.  

The life of someone with thinning hair

  You're walking through a crowd. Your thick luscious long wavy locks are flowing gently perfectly outlining your face.

 Everyone that passes by you can't take their eyes off of you.

3 words, YOU ARE HAPPY.   

 Then you wake up. Look in the mirror and see that dry and thin hair you've somehow managed to grow.  You take a brush to it to try and organize this mess before anyone sees you even though you live alone and really who is gonna see you.  Its worse.  The slight volume your sleep managed to give your hair has disappeared and you're left with hopelessness.

  You think of all the options that you've already gone through a million times in your heard but you're hoping that maybe just one more time of going through everything it will change. Weaved in extensions are just not in your budget. Especially every 3-4 months? No way. And those darn clip on ones, well your hair is so thin that the clips show, let alone the fear of that embarrassing moment where one falls out in public for everyone to see. Next option.  Home remedies that don't end up working for you, extra vitamins, thickening shampoo, nothing works. 

  I know exactly how this feels because I go through this on a daily basis, it sucks. I feel like I have tried it all! So trust me when I tell you I've done my research in this area.  I have a few different products that I have found that has helped me so hopefully they will help you too.

1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil - I swear by this stuff (If you have read my other posts you may have noticed) Take about 2 teaspoons of olive oil and warm it up SLIGHTLY. Maybe throw it in the microwave for a few seconds. Next take the oil, flip your head/hair upside down and massage it into your roots. I normally do this at night and sleep with the oil in my hair, but at least leave it in for an hour before washing it out.  My favorite is the Kirkland Signature Bottle 2 Liters for less than $25.

2. Hairmax Lasercomb - If you have a little extra room in your budget this baby is amazing!  Laser therapy is the new IT thing. It helps with hair loss and thinning and is FDA approved.  Lexington makes 3 different Lasercombs, my favorite is the Pro 12 beam Lasercomb for $445.  However they also offer the Lux 9 for $380 and the Advanced 7 for $285

3.  Viviscal - This product is in pill formal that you take daily.  It helps promote hair growth and fullness. It is 100% drug free which is wonderful, last thing we need is to put even more medicine of some sort into our body. The only side effects.....nail growth. That it, I think we all can handle a pesky side effect like that. The ones that I use are the Viviscal Extra Strength 30day (60 pill) pack for only $40.  

10 Products You're Missing Out On

I've always tried to be open minded about trying new products (I put olive oil in my hair and face regularly that's how open I am about the different types of products I use) so when I found these items and questioned if they were even real items I figured it would be a great read for my readers.  They may sound strange to you but honestly these products will leaving you wondering why you've never used them before, most of them you've probably never even heard of before.  I've also found where to buy them at (click on the products to see them for under MSRP).  

You have no excuse NOT to buy them, I did!  

1.  DRY WAX.

       Get a "second day" hair look with a sprotz of this nonsticky texturizer.

          Our Fav: Sexy Hair Play Dirty Wax;  msrp $18.95

2. DRY CONDITIONER.

        These lightweight oils help dry hair & don't leave your hair feeling greasy.

           Our Fav: Oribe Soft Dry Conditoner Spray; msrp $35

3. GLOSS.

        Think lip gloss, but for your hair, gives instant shine.

            Our Fav: Shu Uemura Touch of Gloss; msrp $38

4.  BB CREAM.  

         Similar to the kind for your face, this cream hydrates, smooths & gives strength to your hair.

            Our Fav: Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 BB Creme; msrp $6.99

5.  DO GLUE.

         Gives a a rocker-ish type look, only a tiny drop is needed to acheive this messy/piecey look.

            Our Fav: Toni & Guy Texturizing Glue; msrp $14.99

6.  PRIMER.

         Helps strengthen & hold your look longer, as well as protects your hair in the process.

            Our Fav: Living Proof Prime Style Extender; msrp $20

7.  HAIR SPF.

        Spf isn't just for our skin, using this will help protect hair from drying & your color fading.

           Our Fav: Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Photo-Age Defense; msrp $55

8.  DRY TEXTURE SPRAY.

         Gives your hair that oomph that you're always trying to acheive.

           Our Fav: Blowpro Textstyle Dry Texture Spray; est. msrp $19.98

9.  CLEANSING CONDITIONER

        Extremely hydrating, helps repair hair without weighing it down or making hair look oily.

          Our Fav: L'Oreal Paris Ever Curl Sulfate-Free Hydracharge Cleansing Conditioner; msrp $9

10. CURL PUDDING.

          Withouth leaving your hair crunchy it defines curls & leaves them moisturized too.

             Our Fav: Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding, msrp $38

Keep Yourself Looking Hot While Hungover

Keep Yourself Looking Hot While Hungover

With the weekend coming upon us I felt like this information may be quite helpful to some of us.  In fact, I have a feeling I will be putting my own advice to good use this weekend as I will be in Vegas all weekend trying to enjoy whats left of my summer. Hopefully I'll remember to stay hydrated and drink as much water as I can to avoid feeling nasty the next morning. By the way, a very good tip to help avoid dehydration eat the ice in your drinks.  Trust me you'll thank yourself the next day.

For those of you waking up in the morning after a raging night with a pounding headache, feeling sluggish and you smell like you brought the bar home with you (which is just all bad news). And then on top of that you have to actually leave your comfy bed and be seen by people I feel your pain, been there enough times to feel sympathy for anyone in that state.

      Just a quick glance at you anyone can easily tell how rough of a morning you are having.  There are a few secrets from the pros that I've found that will allow you to look fabulous, even though you feel quite the opposite.  

Lets start.

    First off, if you have the energy and the time, please take a shower. It will help more than you think.  Regardless of the shower or not we muct tend to your face.  Use a scrub now.  It will lift the makeup and the dirt, then follow with a face cleanser.  And be sure to use a cooler rinse to help calm your skin a bit, it had a rough night.  Our favorites for these steps are:

           1. Neutrogena Foaming Wash

           2. Clean and Clear Morning Burst Detoxyifying Facial Cleanser , msrp $7

Next, the 4 major problems.  Redness, Under-eye circles, dry skin & bloodshot eyes. 

     For those of you that do not know, booze causes blood vessels to dilate, hence the redness.  Crappy sleep and dehydration that the liquor causes is why you have dry skin and your eyes look their worst they've ever been.  Our favorite items to help with these are:

          1. It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Concealer in neutral

          2. Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz

          3. Dr Jart+ Smart Gel BB Cream

After you've dealt with the base of the problems, next we have eye issues. 

    The upper eye-lid is extra thin so it can cause the redness to show a little more than in other parts of the face.  The best way to eliminate that is with neutral shadow, maybe even one that has a little shimmer in it to help reflect light.  Along with on the top of the lash line use a navy liner and your mascara should be blueish-black as blue undertones help with brightening the eyes. Our favorite products to help with this are:

      1. Eyeko Black Magic Mascara in MIdnight Blue

      2. BareMinerals Vanilla Sugar EyeShadow

      3. L'Oreal Hip Kohl Liner in Navy

Last thing to do before your on your way...

     A nice soft color pink blush along the cheekbones  helps fake like you've slept great the night before. And then a nice bold lipstick to bring attention to your luscious lips and away from the problem areas.  Our favorite products:

      1. Maybelline New York Dream Bouncy Blush in Pink Frosting

      2. Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipstick in Flame

Hopefully with these tips you will manage to get through your day without anyone being the wiser to how you're actually feeling.   Make sure you drink plenty of water and get as much sleep as you can the next night!