Monday, January 16, 2012

How to treat dry hair

Ingredients:
1/2 a banana
Egg
2 tablespoons honey
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons plain yogurt
Directions:
Mash banana with one egg. Mix in the honey and yogurt. Add in the olive oil.
Massage mixture into your scalp and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Wash it off with your original shampoo.

How to eliminate blackheads!

Ingredients:
One egg white
1 teaspoon honey
Hot water

Directions:
Pour a bit of hot water onto a face cloth and let cool down. Apply hot water cloth to affected area. 
Mix egg white and honey together in a bowl. Stir. Apply on affected area.
Leave on for about 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Oreo Mint Brownies


Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
½ teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flour
12 Mint Oreo’s
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions:
In a large bowl, beat together the oil, sugar, vanilla, eggs, baking powder, cocoa powder, salt, and flour until well mixed.  Spray a 9×9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Line the bottom of the baking dish with Oreo’s.  Spread the batter on top of the Oreo’s, then sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.  Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 28-30  minutes, or until the brownies spring back when touched lightly with your finger. Cool completely before cutting and serving.  Enjoy!

My Everyday Makeup Routine

Eyes:
CoverGirl Perfect Point Plus Eyeliner in black onyx $4.74
Black eyeshadow
CoverGirl Pro Remarkable Washable Waterproof Mascara in black $4.24
Rimmel London: Exaggerate Waterproof Eyeliner in black/brown $6.49
Lips:
Yankee Candle Lip Balm in sparkling cinnamon $3.99
Face:
New York Color Smooth Skin Loose Face Powder in translucent $2.99
Clean & Clear Dual Action Skin Moisturizer $4.99 


HOW TO:
Apply moisturizer all over face. Dust on some face powder.
Apply a black eyeliner to waterline. Set with a black eyeshadow. 
Curl lashes with an eyelash curler. Apply a waterproof mascara. 
Lastly, glide on your favorite lip balm.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Best perfume for your personality

Girly: 
Paris Amour by Bath and Body


Athletic: 
--------what's your favorite?


Fun: 
PINK by Victorias Secret


Sophisticated: 
Daisy by Marc Jacobs 


Romantic: 
Promise Me by Aeropostale


Shy: 
Emma by Aerie

BEAUTY TIP: No more clumpy lashes!

Tools:
One tube of lengthening mascara 
One tube of volumizing mascara 


How to:
1. First, apply one coat of lengthening mascara; it's a thinner formula than the volumizing kind, so you won't get a lumpy start. Separate your eyelashes with a metal-toothed lash comb afterward. 
2. For your second coat, put on a volumizing mascara. Get really close to your lash bed, wiggling the wand right in there to avoid depositing too much gunk on the ultra fine ends. It also helps if you sweep the brush from side to side as you move your hand upward. 


Buy a new tube at least every 2 months

DIY: White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Ingredients:
-2 pounds white chocolate, chopped into peices
-12 large candy canes
-1/2 teaspoon peppermint oil
Directions:
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper and set aside. Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler. If you don't have a double boiler, boil water and place a bowl over top of the water, stir until melted. Place the candy canes in a bag and break into smaller pieces. Add the crushed candy canes and peppermint oil into the melted chocolate. Pour onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle finely crushed candy canes or white chocolate on top. Chill in the fridge for 25-30 minutes. Enjoy!