The Scent

Get rid of puffy eyes!!

2009-09-24T01:28:00.000-07:00

Disgusted with the bags around your eyes? Not a fan of
cosmetic surgery? If you can be satisfied with looking a lot
better, as opposed to surgical perfection, there are several
ways to approach reducing the puffiness under your eyes without
going under the knife

1. Reduce swelling directly. Eye puffiness is a type of fluid
build-up (edema) in the tissues around your eyes, called the
orbits. Therefore, the steps taken to reduce puffiness are
similar to those taken to reduce any kind of swelling. The
following are "quick fixes" to temporarily encourage fluid to
drain away from under your eyes.

   * Place cold cucumber slices on your eyes. It is the
cold temperature that is helping rather than the product
itself. The aroma, however, can be soothing and relaxing.
Slice them into 1/8" discs and let them float in cool tap
water for a few minutes. Shake them off well before applying
to your eyes..
   * Use cold, refrigerated used tea bags. Like the
cucumber slices, the coolness reduces circulation, but the tea
actually has a slightly astringent (tissue-shrinking) effect as
well.
   * For a less messy alternative, try putting 2 metal
tablespoons in the fridge and use them daily by placing the
backs against your eyes.
   * Rinse your face in cool water and pat dry.
   * Strange as it sounds, hemorrhoid cream, which is
meant to reduce swelling, may work well. Be careful not to get
it in your eyes. (This only works if you live in Canada.
Hemorrhoid creams in the U.S. are no longer made with the
active ingredient that reduces swelling.)
2. Get enough sleep. If you have puffy eyes all day, it could
be that you're simply not getting enough sleep, or the quality
of the sleep you are getting is poor. Puffiness under the eyes
is a common symptom of sleep deprivation.
3. Drink more water! Most people who find that they are prone
to puffy eyes are usually dehydrated. Try this over a long
term period and see the results. It's very effective.
4. Elevate your head when you sleep. It's not unusual to
have puffy eyes upon waking. A possible explanation for this
may be that when you are laying down for several hours in a
horizontal position and then stand up, the fluid that was
resting under your eyes is suddenly being pulled down by
gravity.This swelling, however, should subside shortly.
To reduce it, you can try elevating your head while sleeping
so that the fluid is not as drastically drawn down when you get
up.
5. Cure puffy eyes from the inside out. Puffiness is a
manifestation of excess fluid retention. By addressing your
body's tendency to tuck fluid away, you may be able to
indirectly reduce swelling around your eyes.

   * Reduce your salt intake. A high intake of sodium
may be causing you to retain more fluid, in which case reducing
the salt in your diet may produce good results (not only for
your eyes, but also for your health in general).
   * Snack on bananas and raisins, both of which
alleviate fluid retention.
   * Consume cabbage or cranberry juice. Both are
diuretics, which will help you "evacuate" some excess fluid.
Don't turn to caffeine as your diuretic of choice, as it can
interfere with sleep and bring back the puffiness.
   * Exercise to improve circulation, which will help
your body move fluid through your body, rather than letting it
accumulate.
6. Determine if you have any of the conditions associated with
puffy eyes. Sometimes the swelling is a side effect of another
condition, which is temporary, or must be treated individually.

   * pregnancy - commonly associated with fluid retention
   * hormonal variation in the menstrual cycle -
commonly associated with fluid retention
   * dermatitis - sensitive skin is more likely to
swell in response to irritants

   * allergies - can cause leaks in the subcutaneous
capillary beds around the eyes
   * mononucleosis - puffy eyes may be an early symptom
of infection
   * medication - puffiness or water retention could be
a side effect
   * more serious medical conditions - see Warnings
below
7. Accept yourself. If you've checked with your doctor, then
your puffy eyes are probably only a cosmetic issue.
It happens with age, and sometimes it just happens. Learn to
draw attention to other features that haven't aged, such as the
color of your eyes, the curl in your hair, or your attitude
towards life.

How to apply Mascara!

2009-09-23T22:26:00.000-07:00

Consider the types of mascara and select one appropriate for your lashes and the occasion. You have a choice of lengthening, thickening, long-wearing, conditioning and waterproof formulas, among others. For day, you might decide to add length, while a night on the town may require a long-wearing or thickening formula.

Select a color. If you have blond or red lashes, opt for brown mascara. Darker-lashed women can consider brown for a casual look, and black or brown-black for more pronounced or dramatic lashes.

Curl your lashes with an eyelash curler, if desired, and apply all other eye makeup prior to your mascara

Remove the wand from the tube in one pull. Pumping the mascara will push air into the tube, potentially drying out the formula and introducing bacteria into it.

Begin with the underside of your upper lashes, moving the brush slowly upward toward the tips of your lashes. Always hold the wand parallel to your eyelid. Roll the brush slowly on the upward stroke to promote separation of the lashes.

Allow the first coat of mascara to dry before applying the second coat in the same manner

Use an eyelash comb to separate the wet lashes. Also blot the lashes with tissue paper if necessary to remove excess mascara.

Use less mascara for the lower lashes. Begin where the lashes meet the rim of the lower eyelid, and gently stroke downward.

Remove any stray mascara around the eye with a cotton swab dipped in a small amount of eye makeup remover.
xoxo
sasha

Mayonnaise for hair??

2009-09-23T04:34:00.000-07:00

Mayonnaise is great for hair.
Although it may sound odd, mayonnaise is actually quite well known as an effective hair treatment. It just so happens that
mayonnaise is loaded with the vitamins, fatty acids, minerals
and protein that is extremely beneficial to hair and that gives
it a brilliant, lush quality. It’s important that you also
make sure to avoid using products like Miracle Whip - you want only 100% real mayonnaise, so make sure you look for it. When applying it to your hair, put it on rather thick. The goal is to soak each and every individual strand of hair. Then just wrap it up in your plastic bag and then follow up with a warm towel, and let your hair soak it up for about 15 minutes!
(You are going to smell like potato
salad. Be sure to take a shower before going out in public with
mayo hair.):)
xoxo
sasha

Secret of applying Eyeshadow!!

2009-09-19T22:11:00.000-07:00

Hey gals, well the truth is i am always confused about applying eyeshadow....but i researched some articles and i got some secret dat really worked :)

Blending is key

You use three different colors: The base, usually a very light taupe, a highlighter for the crease and a main color for the lid, but how to get them to look as if they merge into each other like the colors of a rainbow? My secret: Start light then go darker. Brush the base color, apply the lid color and THEN apply the highlighter.

Choose shadows that make the color of your eyes pop

Matching the color of your eye with a shadow actually brings the color out (think blue shadow on blue eyes). At the same time, contrasting colors make eyes pop too (think a deep jeweled blue shadow on deep brown eyes)

Never cover your browbone with deep color -- unless you're doing a cover shoot for Vogue

You don't want the drama too much shadow brings. Apply shadow up to the browbone but don't apply shadow ON the bone unless it's a neutral color or a highlighter.

Highlighter can make or break your look

When applying dark shadow to the crease of your eye, be careful to blend only on the outside edge. Get to close to the eye and you'll cause your eyes to look teeny and beady.

Set shadow with a great base

Primers are super hot right now because they help set makeup that stays for hours. I've found the secret to keeping shadow in place for hours is a shadow base. Almost everyone makes them but I swear by MAC paints.

Shimmer is hot, but plays up wrinkles

Shimmer makes eyes really pop, but it also highlights heavy lids, lines and wrinkles. A great look for shimmer is to create a 'nude' lid, but apply a bit of gold shimmer to the browbone. Gorgeous!

Smokey is great, but keep it to the lid

Making up a smokey eye? Keep color to the lid and just under the lower lashline. Don't extend color above the crease.

How to pair shadow with red lips

Remember the beauty rule 'Thou Shalt Not Play up the Lips AND the Mouth.' If you're going for dramatic red lips (never out of fashion), cover unsightly blue lines on lids with a concealer or shadow primer and then keep eyeshadow light.

Make eyes brighter with white

A dot of white shadow or pencil on the inside of the eye near the tear duct will make eyes look brighter.

Go for color Taupe and lavender look great on all eye colors. Also consider mixing shades if you bought a color that's just too bold for you. Mixing an electric blue with taupe can turn out the most perfect color.

Face primers..how to apply it

2009-09-17T07:25:00.000-07:00

hey gals..do u know wat a primer is...well its just like you prime a wall before you paint it, you can prime your face before you apply foundation. Primers are a relatively new concept in the makeup industry (they became popular in the last couple years) and you'll notice they've popped up everywhere. They actually work much like a moisturizer under your foundation does: they ease the application of foundation and are meant to create a barrier between foundation and skin.
Use face primers after applying moisturizer, then allow to set or dry before using foundation. Depending on your skin type, primers can be used just on the oily areas of the face such as the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin). Use only a small dab of face primer.

Face primers that have been given high average ratings from consumers at Sephora.com and MakeupAlley.com. Most consumers felt that primers smoothed their skin imperfections, absorbed oil, reduced shine, and helped makeup last all day with little or no touch ups.

TOP RATED MATTE FACE PRIMERS (alphabetical)

1. Avon MagiX Face Perfector SPF 20
2. Bare Escentuals bareVitamins Prime Time
3. Becca Magnifying Primer
4. Cargo Blu_ray High Definition Mattifier
5. Cosmedicine Medi-Matte Oil Control Lotion SPF 20
6. Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Oil Free
7. MAC Prep + Prime Face Protect SPF 50
8. Philosophy Never Let Them See You Shine Velvet Touch Primer
9. Sephora Smoothing Primer
10. Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer SPF 15
11. Yves Saint Laurent Matt Touch Primer

so go get one...
xoxo
sasha

illuminator-make ur cheek glow!!

2009-09-16T08:30:00.000-07:00

Hey gals....do u use illuminators/luminizers to brighten ur face? well i think that every gals should have it in their makeup bag and we should invest in a good one...
It Brightens Your Face Making Yu Look Really Radient.
It Makes Your Complexion Look Nicer.
It Can Be Used As A Base Before You Use Foundation And...
You Can Mix It With Your Moisturizer Which Gives You An All Over Glow.!
You Can Use It As A Highlighter On Certain Places Like On Your Cheekbones To Make Them More Defined, && Down The Middle Of Your Nose To Make It Look Slimmer.
:)
xoxo
sasha

The SEXIEST hairstyle!!

2009-09-14T20:29:00.000-07:00

Hey gals! we know there r lots of hot hairstyle dat we have come acrossed...some are easy to do and some are time consuming...but still dere is sumthing dat we forget..yes dats our natural style...and this is wat is in!! and we love, love, LOVE it when Jennifer Aniston ditches the straighteners and lets her natural wave dictate; such a
flattering look for the lovable star. way to fo jenny!!
xoxo
sasha

Go get dat perfect look!!!

2009-09-14T20:19:00.000-07:00

If you've been hankering after that gorgeous natural look
that the A-list is working to perfection on the red carpet at
the moment, Revlon has a treat in store. Its clever new Beyond
Natural foundation might be white in the tube, but it contains
special pigments that magically adapt to the exact colour of
your skin when applied - meaning you'll never be stuck with a
telling tidemark again. Choose from light, medium or dark and
pair with Revlon's Beyond Natural mascara for the perfect
barely-there finish.
xoxo
sasha

Perfect hair is not born..its created!!

2009-09-13T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hey gals, here r some commandments for perfect hair....

Cleanse: Wash hair every 3 days - daily washing steals the
natural oils from the hair cuticle and can leave your tresses
weak, limp and difficult to work with.
Tone: Stick to the colouring rules - whatever works with your
own colour and skin tone is key, so avoid going more than 3
shades either side of your natural hair colour. The most
important thing is that colour works with the wearer.
Moisturise: Treat hair to a intensive conditioning treatment
once a week – your mane will thank you for it.

The key to a perfect shampoo and condition? Finish with a
cool-to-cold rinse to help seal the hair cuticle and convey
natural shine, and always towel dry hair before conditioning
otherwise you could be diluting the conditioner by up to 70%.

Eat your hair beautiful! The healthier your diet the thicker,
shinier and healthier your hair. As hair is made of protein,
it makes sense to up your protein intake – think chicken, oily
fish, pulses and nuts. And do drink lots of water also to
banish dryness and promote natural sheen

Harsh UV rays are just as harmful for our hair as our skin.
What’s more, summertime nasties such as salt water and
chlorine contribute to the degradation of hair follicles –
meaning holidays can be particularly hazardous for hair.
Invest in a moisturising spray with UV protection and keep
it in your beach tote at all times.

Nourish, nourish, NOURISH! We just can’t stress it enough.
Treat your tresses to a deep conditioning mask once a week –
and throw the rule book out the window! Many masks will tell
you to leave the product on for around 10-15 minutes, but a
certain celebrity hair whisperer once told us that anything
under 30 minutes is pointless. And once you’re fully coated in
your conditioning mask, wrap your hair tightly in cling-film to
seal in the heat; this will activate the mask’s healing
properties. Movie-star shine and a silky-smooth finish
guaranteed; think dreamy, not dreary.

It can be tempting to just tug at a tricky knot until
it’s out, but do this and you’ll only wind up snapping the
hair. Have a little patience! Wet hair, and then use a wide
tooth comb to ease the knot in small increments - GENTLY.
For especially dry, fragile hair, load your comb with
conditioner or oils first to hinder any breakage.
Scissors should be a last resort!

If you want healthy, split-free hair, be sure to book in for
regular trims. Fine hair should be cut every six weeks,
whilst thick hair needs a trim every eight. Leave it any
longer and those split ends could move up the hair shaft,
which means the difference between a trim and losing a couple
of inches. It’s your call.

Blow-drying, styling, straightening – who knows where our
style would be without our favourite tools? But much as we
love them, the heat generated from these much-used appliances
can penetrate the cuticle and leave hair dry, damaged and dull.
Praise be to the heat-protection product! Invest in a good
thermal-barrier mist and use it every time you style to keep
those locks healthy and full of vigour.

‘Effortlessly sexy’ is the new mantra for hair. Don’t spend
hours battling with your mane; over-styling and product-loading
are big no-nos unless you want lifeless, lacklustre locks.
Instead, make the most of what nature gave you. Remember,
overly-styled, stiff-as-a-board looks are out, naturally sexy
and carefree styles; in!

Get hair dat turns heads!!

2009-09-13T20:16:00.000-07:00

1.Olive Oil Hair Mask or Pack
Mix 5 tablespoon of olive oil with 2 eggs. Apply throughly to hair. Wrap head with plastic wrap or a shower cap. After 15 minutes rinse well.
2.Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask -1
Mix 2 tablespoon honey with 3 tablespoon olive oil. Apply throughly to hair. Cover hair with plastic wrap or a shower cap. After 15 minutes shampoo and rinse well.
3.Beautiful Gorgeous Hair Mask -2
After you shampoo your hair, pour 1 cup fresh lemon juice or vinegar through hair and massage and rinse with water. Apply your usual conditioner and wash with water. It will remove all the dirt and your hair will be shine sparkling. Do not repeat this method before 2 weeks.
4.Beautiful Gorgeous Hair Mask
Grind fenugreek seeds soaked in water overnight. Massage this paste on scalp and hair and leave it for15-20 minutes. Wash it off with a mild shampoo. This paste is good for all types of hair problems, viz. dandruffs, falling hair, thinning of hair, baldness, split hair, etc.
5. Hair Rinse for soft and shiny hair
Mix 1 Tbsp of following herbs with enough boiling water and let it stand for 1/2 an hour. Add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and mix well. Shampoo your hair. Pour mixture over hair repeatedly. Vinegar will seal the hair cuticle.

Use the herbs as following:
For hair general care: rosemary leaves, nettle, burdock root, elder flowers
For dry hair: chamomile flowers, comfrey root, nettle, elder flowers
For oily hair: lemon peel, peppermint, lemongrass
6.Shining Hair
Mix juice of one fresh orange, water, 1 tablespoon Honey and a few drops (5-7) of sandalwood oil. Use as an after-shampoo rinse.
Beat two eggs in a tablespoon of milk and apply on your hair. Rinse your hair after 5-7 minutes to get an instant shining.
Add a 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in water and rinse your hair.
7. For Damaged Hair
Mash a ripe banana with a few drops of almond oil and massage into hair. Leave it for about 15 minutes. Rinse with soda water and then shampoo and condition.
8.Falling Hair, Hair Loss
Rub Indian gooseberry into the scalp regularly. It can show wonderful results, it will stop hair falling.
Eat a protein rich diet inluding green leafy vegetables, carrots, mango, dried apricots, whole grain cereals, sprouts, lentils in the daily diet for the hair loss and falling hair.
9.Split End Hair
Split ends in hair are caused when they are damaged by strong shampoo or heat from hair dryer. Following are some cures for spit hair.
1. Make a pack by beating 1 egg yolk in a mixture of 2 Tbsp olive oil and 1 tsp honey. Massage on hair in thoroughly and then wrap head with shower cap for half an hour. Wash.
2. Massage hair and scalp with warm olive oil and wrap head with shower cap and leave for overnight or for 8-10 hours. Wash.
You can alternately do the following:
Take 1/2 cup olive oil in 1/2 cup boiling water in a bottle and put its cap. Shake teh bottle vigorsly. Massage thoroughly in hair and cover with a shower cap. Leave for 1/2 hour, then wash. Take care of your hands and head because the water is hot.
3. Oil your hair twice a week with coconut oil mixed with fresh lime juice.
4. It is always better to keep the split end trimmed, otherwise, they may split further up the hair.
10. Frizzy Hair
Make an after-shampoo rinse by mixing one tablepsoon of honey to a liter of water. Use it after every hair wash with your usual shampoo.
11.Greasy Hair
Greasy hair are mainly due to becoming sebaceous glands overactive. You should avoid too much brushing of hair. Wash your hair frequently with a nourishing shampoo.

who needs a perfume :)

2009-09-13T07:58:00.001-07:00

Dont u gals think its better if ur body lotion works as a perfume too..
well ofcourse there are lots of great lotions from BATH AND BODY WORKS!!
some are my favs :))
Body Lotion
Japanese Cherry Blossom
# award-winning Japanese Cherry Blossom fragrance is a seductive and mysterious floral scent, inspired by the exotic gardens of Japan
# Key fragrance notes: Asian Pear, Kyoto Rose, Mimosa Petals, Himalayan Cedarwood
# Smooth over body to moisturize and lightly fragrance skin
# Winner: Allure Magazine’s Readers’ Choice/Best Body Lotion, June 2009
# Winner: Glamour Magazine’s Glammy/Best Body Lotion, September 2008

Enchanted Orchid™

* Enchanted Orchid fragrance is an exotic floral that re-creates the hypnotic moment of tropical sunlight on rare orchids
* Key fragrance notes: Rare Calypso Orchid, Violet, White Iris, Fresh Gardenia, Amber Musk
* Smooth over body to moisturize and lightly fragrance skin

xoxo
sasha

Deodorant addict!!

2009-09-13T07:36:00.001-07:00

hey gals..
are u a deo fan...do u have a fav brand dat u cant live widout..
do u smell products everyime u go to store...
do u have a unique choice...well i do...i am a fan of sweet smelling deodorants...and my favorite is SECRET "because u r hot"!!!
xoxo
sasha

Beutiful skin tips!!

2009-09-13T06:46:00.002-07:00

You can transform your dry skin into a super smooth, soft, supple, and glowing skin by using these home remedies.

1.Mash a banana with milk and apply on face and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water to get a skin that will glow.
2. Apply honey on your face and neck for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water. Your skin will glow and become soft and smooth.
3.Mix egg white with honey and apply on the face for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water.
4. Make a paste of one teaspoon of walnut powder, honey and lemon juice. Scrub your face with this paste and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water.
5.Rub a piece of papaya on your face and neck for 15 minutes.
6.Make a paste by mixing 2 tablespoon turmeric powder in orange juice. Scrub it on your face and neck and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it with cold water.
7.Make a paste by mixing mashed banana, honey, lemon juice and margarine. Apply on face for overnight. Smear on hands and feet, and wash off in the morning (wear gloves in hands and socks in feet).
8. Boil cabbage in water. Wash your face with this water.
9.Powder mango peels and mix 1 teaspoon milk powder and rub on face, neck, and hands. Wash it off after 15 minutes.
10.Mix one cup of sugar with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon / lime juice. While taking bath, lather your body and face heavily with a soft soap like Dove. Scrub the whole body and face with the sugar mixture on the lather.
11.After a shower apply vaseline over your entire body. Shower again after one hour. Repeat twice a month.
12. Mix corn (polenta) flour with egg white and apply on your face. When your face is dried completely in about 1/2 an hour, put your fingers in warm water and massage your face. Repeat daily for 10-15 days.

How to Fake Full Lips

2009-09-12T21:25:00.000-07:00

Use a liner that matches your lip color..
Gently trace the pencil just outside your natural lip line, then apply tinted balm, gloss or sheer lipstick on top.
and u r done!!!

Who doesn’t want Gisele’s perfectly sexy “I just got out of bed

2009-09-12T21:09:00.000-07:00

Turns out the secret is rolling around in bed!
“I tell her to wash her hair the night before an event instead
of that morning,” says her stylist, Harry Josh. “This way, she
sleeps on it and gets a good matted bedhead-y texture.” To
prepare her hair for an event, Josh uses a giant iron—the
biggest you can find—on her second-day hair to give it a bit
of bend, along with dry shampoo,to give it fullness, adding
some John Frieda Thermal Frizz Ease Serum on
the ends to create a little shine and separation between
the waves.