Last weekend, I was wasting time at Nordstrom waiting for some friends and I am usually not the one who love fragrance, but since it was so hot that day, I decided to try on some fragrances. One of the girls who started helping me had this beautiful scent that was woody yet with a hint of spice, mixed with this really fresh clean orange aroma. Although her scent wasn’t very strong, it was soft and fresh yet still nice. I asked her what she was wearing and to my surprise, Read More»
23 JunLove this Fragrance
21 JunMy New Favorite Earrings for Work and Party
I just received these House of Harlow 1960 - Sunburst Button Earrings as a thank you gift. At first, I didn’t take a big liking to them but when I put them on I was shocked how elegant and classy these looked. Kind of the Chanel look without having to pay the price. I received tons of compliments and now these are my favorite. Read More»
20 JunHappy Father’s Day…
To all the fathers’ out there, wishing you all a great FATHER’S DAY…
18 JunThe Perfect Blush For the “Indian Brides”
As the wedding season is here, I often get asked to do many Indian Bridal makeup. The most challenging part of Indian bridal makeup is the blush. Many Indian girls don’t like to wear too much blush. They often tell me it makes them feel like their are wearing too much makeup and doesn’t compliement their complexion.
I have tried so many blushes more than I know what to do with. So when I finally found something I love, I had to share the perfect blush because that has been a challenge for me as well. Here is my secret to the perfect blush which adds radiance, glow and brightens your complexion for that Indian Wedding.
I have finally narrowed it to two blushes and it all depends on the bride to be. Read More»
01 JunSummer 2010 Beauty “Must-Have’s”
Summer is finally here and we all love the warm sunny days at the beach, the long getaway drives, summer vacation, or just hanging out at the pool with some friends and family. During the summer, I really hate the idea of spending too much time on makeup, or doing anything to my hair especially blow drying. Here are some cool tips on to how to achieve that beauty look without spending too much time or effort.
My “must-have” for the summer: Read More»
25 MayAt Last! Permanent Hair Removal At Home
For many of the women who wish they never have to wax or shave again well your prayers have been answered. The very first FDA cleared laser hair removal for home by TRIA. In as few as eight treatments you will be hair free.
Tria is designed to gently disable hair growth so that your skin remains smooth and hair-free — for good. Cleared by the FDA, the TRIA Laser offers the permanent results that only real laser hair removal can provide.
During treatment, the TRIA Laser targets the dark pigment in the hair; together they generate heat that quickly disables the hair follicle, causing the hair to gradually fall out and stop growing back. Read More»
01 MayGreat Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
So MOTHER’S DAY is right around the corner. For the next 3 days, I will be listing some great gift ideas for MOTHER’S DAY. The best part is you don’t even have to go shopping just click on the images to buy and have it sent to any location.
If you mom loves reading then Kindle this is the perfect gift for her.
Kindle Wireless Reading Device
- Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required
- Holds up to 1,500 books
- 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots
- Reads like real paper without glare, even in bright sunlight
- Now read for up to 1 week on a single charge with wireless on, a significant improvement from the previous battery life of 4 days
- Your Kindle can now display PDF documents natively. Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go.
- New York Times® Best Sellers and new releases from $9.99
- Over 500,000 books and the largest selection of the most popular books people want to read, including 105 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs. For non-U.S. customers, content availability and pricing will vary.
- With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book’s rights holder made the feature unavailable
- Download and read first chapters for free before you decide to buy
If your mom loves working on the computers then iPad is just the gift.
Apple iPad
SAFARI: iPad is the best way to experience the web. View whole pages in portrait or landscape on the large Multi-Touch screen. And let your fingers do the surfing.
MAIL: There’s nothing like the Mail app on iPad. With a split-screen view and expansive onscreen keyboard, it lets you see and touch your email in ways you never could before.
PHOTO: A vivid LED-backlit IPS display makes viewing photos on iPad extraordinary. Open albums with a tap. Flip through your pictures one by one. Or play a slideshow and share your photos.
VIDEOS: BA vivid LED-backlit IPS display makes viewing photos on iPad extraordinary. Open albums with a tap. Flip through your pictures one by one. Or play a slideshow and share your photos.
YOUTUBE: With the YouTube app designed specifically for iPad, videos are even easier to find. And on the amazing iPad display, they’re more fun to watch. Especially in HD.
BOOKS: Reading is a joy on iPad. Text looks crisp and bright. Pages turn with a flick. And you can buy new books from the iBookstore. Just download the free iBooks app to get started.1
NOTES: With its large display and onscreen keyboard, iPad makes it easy to jot down quick notes and keep important information on hand. You can even email yourself reminders.
MAPS: See more of the world with iPad. Find locations easier than ever with street view, satellite view, or new terrain view — all using Google services.
CONTACTS, CALENDERS, iPODs, iTUNES, and more
29 AprHow to get a Flawless look for Olive to Dark Skin Tones
Usually having olive to darker skin tones it can be hard to find the right foundation. I often hear from many of my customer that are Indian or African American that the foundation they currently use is either too dark or ashy looking on their skin. Being of these skin types usually means you probably won’t need much makeup, but when you do, there are a few secrets in choosing the right foundation. In general, women with olive to darker skin tone usually have what’s called “hyper pigmentation” where some areas of the skin are darker or lighter than others. You might notice this type of skin around the lip area, under the eye area, sides of the face, and corners of the forehead are slightly darker than the center of forehead and cheeks. The other concern is that many women feel that their skin is oilier, which makes the hyper pigmentation stand out even more.
Secrets to getting the flawless skin:
- Always start with a good moisturize and then a primer for your skin type.
- Next choose a tinted foundation either in medium or darker tones, depending on your complexion. Personally, I love Laura Mericer Tinted Foundation she just came out with 4 new shades for darker tones.
- If you have hyper pigmentation issues, then look for a good concealer or cream based concealer. My favorite is the Cover FX Cream Foundation they have tons of color selection to choose from. Look for shades in between E40- E80 or M40-M80.
- Get a good concealer brush and apply the cream foundation or concealer just to the darker areas and under the eyes and pat with you fingers. But don’t use it for the whole face, just in areas you see the imperfections.
- Next, using your fingers, apply the tinted foundation slight over the cheeks, forehead, nose, and corners of the chin, simply blend with the rest of skin on your face. Remember you don’t need much of the tinted just a pea size is enough for the entire face.
- Finally, apply loose powder with a powder brush by pressing the brush over the entire face but not so heavy on the cheeks. Leave the cheeks looking dewy and radiant because the little shine adds a glow to your complexion.
Some of my favorite powders are by Cover FX, Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier
Cover FX Cream Foundation: Best Colors E 40 – E80 or M40-M80
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer: Colors Almond, Tan, Caramel, Walnut, Mocha
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer
Cover FX Cream Foundation
Bobbi Brown Loose powder Golden Orange
Laura Mercier Powder Mineral Finishing #2
Cover FX Radiant Mineral Powder
26 AprHow to Choose the Best Flat Iron
When it comes to which hair straightener is the best, you would probably get 100 different answers. Some straighteners can be used on wet or dry hair; some have metal plate heating elements while others have plates made of ceramic and some even have particles of tourmaline embedded in the ceramic plate to generate ions that help condition the hair.
Less expensive straighteners usually have the metal plates mentioned above and they have a tendency to pull hair and do not distribute heat as evenly as the more popular ceramic plate designs which allow for a much smoother styling experience and more even heat distribution and control. This results in safer, quicker straightening which often takes less than 10 minutes from initial heating to putting the finishing touches to your newly straightened hair.
Picking out a hair iron can be a bit overwhelming so first pick a price level you are comfortable with and then look at the various features available in all of the models in that range choice of colors, heat levels, universal usage ( if you travel a lot), straighten, curl or both and much more. For instance, a feature like instant heating may not be as important to you as having the ability to control the heat settings on the iron. Personally, I prefer ceramic plate vs. metal plate iron as the cermaic plate iron seem to give the best overall results in the shortest period of time while making your hair perfectly straight, smooth and beautiful with very little to no damage. The best part about these are not only straightens and smooths your hair but also tames frizzy and rebellious hair.
Below are some of my favorite hair Straighteners.
The best place to purchase flat irons are on Amazon because they have the best prices compared to beauty salons and department stores.
Sedu Pro Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron
Sedu Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Straightener
- 1-1/2″ Ceramic Tourmaline plates
- Variable temperature settings, 240°F-410°F
- Versatile styling ability, lightweight
- Medium to longer lengths, all textures
- Straighten
- 2-year warranty
GHD Ceramic Hair Straightener (MK4)
GHD Mk4 Advanced Ceramic Styler
- Endorsed by the world’s top session stylists and hottest celebrities, the revolutionary
- Professional original ceramic styling iron is everybody’s number one must-have beauty accessory
- Emits infrared heat and negative ions, both of which are less damaging to the hair and reducing static
- Advanced ceramic heaters aluminum plates help seal the cuticle and create static-free shine
- Universal voltage 110v to 230v for worldwide travel use
- Straighten, Curl, Flip, Style
Farouk CHI 1″ Ceramic
Farouk CHI 1" Ceramic Flat Hairstyling Iron
- Straighten · Curl · Flip · Style
- Versatile “all in one” ergonomic design
- Flash quick heating. Swivel cord
- Create silky shiny hair instantly
GHD Professional Limited Advanced Styler with Heat-Resistance Case, 1″
ghd Professional Limited Edition Advanced Styler with Heat-Resistant Case, 1"
- Rounder barrel to create waves, curls and flicks as well as straightening
- Universal voltage 110v to 230v for worldwide travel use with sleep mode
- Advanced ceramic technology for the smoothest static-free sheen
- Unique digital technology for improved temperature control
- Includes limited edition heat-resistant styler case with flock pattern and tassel zipper. Includes instructional DVD
- Straighten, Curl, Flip
Sedu Ionic Ceramic Pro Flat Iron 1″
Sedu Ionic Ceramic Pro Flat Iron 1"
- Patented ultra-smooth ceramic/tourmaline technology
- Smooth straightening motion that doesn’t pull your hair and cuts your hair straightening time in half
- Revitalize all types of hair with softness and shine
- No damage to your hair while eliminating frizz
- Ultra lightweight with comfortable grip
