I couldn’t let this day getaway until I reminded you … it was all about kissing and spreading love ❤️ today!
And if you want softer lips. Check out…
How did you spend this day?
Category Archives: Asian beauty secrets
Lips & the Face Mask
Are your lips flaky, peeling and beyond dry?
Summer heat and the face masks may be making them dry. But also know RX medicine can trigger dry lips too.
So, what’s a gal to do?
Today I featured on River City Live on WJXT-4 a few tips on what you can do.
http://www.rivercitylivetv.com
Exfoliate
Photo by Rodolfo Clix on Pexels.com
- You may feel like a D.I.Y. that you can whip up yourself with a recipe of white sugar and coconut oil or olive oil. Apply to lips and brush the lips with a babies tooth brush.Rinse well with a warm washcloth.
- OR you can buy one already made like the Farmhouse Fresh Beach Punch.
It FHF is one of Oprah’s fav’ brands.
- Coconut Oil is a cream and you can rub all across the lips as a quick lip fix just swipe and go. I keep mini travel jars around the house. Celebrities love ❤️ using coconut 🥥 oil.
- Fresh organic honey 🍯 is a natural and wonderful lip 👄mask!
- TLC Vitamin E or C lip conditioners in a tube travel friendly and work wonders too.
- Lip gel or sheet masks from Korea give instant gratification to your lips. All the rage with professional makeup artists and celebrities too.
- DRINK plenty of water 💦 to keep yourself hydrated.
- Try not to lick your lips a lot. It dries out the skin on your lips.
- My mantra and slogan has always been … 💄
- ” A woman without lipstick is like a day without sunshine”. Don’t forget to lift your spirits and do give your lips some sunshine.🌞
Enjoy these tips just for the lips!
Please Note:If you are allergic to any of the above ingredients…don’t use them.
Mist Up!
I love facial mists they make my skin feel awesome and dewy…giving it a glow. Great for all skin types but… especially good for dry or aging skin. You will too!
Here is one of my favorites anti-oxidant rich and skin loving.
What you will need to make this recipe:
1 4-ounce spray bottle
1 teaspoon of organic rosehip oil
Photo by Mareefe on Pexels.com
10 drops of lavender essential oil
4 drops of Rose Absolute oil
Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com
3 1/12 ounces of distilled water.
Place in a bottle with a spray. I prefer glass if possible.And I enjoy the brand Aura Cacia for some of these products.
This face mist may be used over or under your makeup. Use don’t just let it sit on your beauty counter. Shelf life is about a month. Hint: My husband loves it too. So refreshing and the lavender makes you relaxed.
Do you have a DIY recipe you’d like to share with me? Please DO.
Beauty Essentials for Your Wedding Day
Photo by Kyle Roxas on Pexels.com
Getting ready the days before your wedding day and on your wedding day takes preparation.
During wedding season and for that unexpected impromptu wedding I usually do the bride, the groom (yes you read right) or the the entire bridal party and leave once the ceremony begins. On occasion when money is no object I have been asked and hired to stay the entire time of the wedding.
Because you asked here are a few things I like to bring and use. Some items are JUST IN CASE. Think about stocking a cosmetic tote with some of these the day of your wedding for you the bride,mom,mom-in-laws and bridesmaids too.
AFTER the hair is styled and and makeup done…Touch ups are important and so is that unexpected need or emergency. So, before you go down that aisle…
Here are a few beauty products and extras you will need:
👄A rosewater spray to refresh the skin great for end of makeup or a pick me up if the skin is outdoors or on the beach. Refreshing!
👄Lip stain lipstick in China Doll…I use it on almost all my brides before I apply their fav’ lipstick. Makes any lipstick last longer and stains the lips with a moist rosy glow.
👄And high clear shine lip gloss for a sexy pout! And a lip conditioner for HIM.
Photo by Cleyder Duque on Pexels.com
👄Gleam by celebrity makeup artist Melanie Mills. May be used on eye area, face, the decolette, tummy, shoulders or down the legs. You never know where you may want to glow and Gleam! .
👄Rice Powder to set makeup especially in the T-zone where you are the shiniest.
AND Powder papers to blot oil and powder touch up the face at the same time before you go down the aisle with style. Guys love them too.
👄Perfume, cologne or a delicious lotion along with deodorant.
👄A mini brush I love the Wet Brush brand.
👄Blinc Brand mascara water 💦 and sweat resistant.
👄 Hairspray and styling gel
👄Clothes pin or safety pin for any fashion issues.
👄Mini sewing kit and safety pins
👄Hard candy
👄Gum
👄Mouthwash
👄Aspirin or ibuprofen.
👄Tums or Alka-Seltzer just in case.
👄 AND disposable lip brush, powder brush etc.
As you can see once your makeup is done and your hair is styled you still may be in need of the items on the above list.
What I have learned being in the business of beauty is… You can never be too prepared.
LOVE ❤️ still is in the air. Some people are getting married. Some engaged. And some people are postponing their date due to the virus.
But I have HOPE and see weddings in the future. Maybe with a glam white face cover encrusted with pearls or diamonds.
“I Do’s” will be said and our beautiful world 🌎 will go on.
Photo by Orione Conceição on Pexels.com
You said “Yes to the DRESS!”
So you’re engaged… How wonderful!
When you plan your wedding large or small you need to put your hair,makeup and skincare close to the top of that list of things to do too. You want to look your best. Don’t you?
Your Skin
Several months before the big day you need to get your skin ready and for it to look the best it can be. If you don’t already do it get a Deep Cleansing Facial. Getting a facial is like getting your teeth professionally cleaned by the dental hygienist but for your skin. The photographs you take on your special day and leading up to your wedding day last a lifetime.
The esthetician at a spa or clinic analyzes your skin and makes a plan so your skin will look its absolute healthiest.
She or he will spend time exfoliating, toning, hydrating and skin tightening your face with various products and devices. Whatever they think your skin needs. Times have changed and technology is so advanced. So many wonderful things available to us now than ever before.
The skin therapist will set up a skin care routine and products for you to do at home as well. She may just become your new best friend!
If you don’t have an esthetician ask a friend or do a Google search. There is nothing like your friends referral. Right?
Your Hair
If you would like to try someone else rather than your regular hairstylist …DO IT. Especially if you need someone to do some up dos and elaborate hair styling. There are stylists who cut hair, color hair and some who specialize in … just doing brides!
It all depends on the LOOK you are looking for. “Country Charm, Snow Princess or Earth Angel”. I know you have a vision. Let them know what it is. Book a consultation first to see their work and ask to see their look book.
They usually have photographs of their work on their website or on Instagram. Many celebrities work with fashion stylists,hair stylists,makeup artists that not only do great work they select ones who they FEEL comfortable with. Not just your regular haircuts and trims but by a hair treatment so your hair will not look dull, lifeless,split ends and frizzy. The stylist will recommend professionally a hair product plan for you to use at home too. Think of this routine like they are like a gym for your hair. Get your hair in the best shape it can be.
Your Makeup
Lastly, you will need to find a makeup artist. Time to decide if you want one for your wedding day or do you want to do your own makeup the day of your wedding. A makeup artist can make you look your best in person and in photographs by a photographer or iPhone camera.
You don’t want your skin to look shiny, blemished, your eyes look tired or your blush obviously overdone. It is all in the details.
If you typically don’t wear false eyelashes or don’t like them.Don’t do it. If you are not comfortable in them or they are not your style it is best to stay away from them. Same is true of makeup. You don’t want your makeup to be over the top. You have to let the hairstylist and makeup artist know what you want. Bring them photos from bridal magazines or from photos and looks you like online. This will help them to help you.
Next time I will share with you and we will explore the …
Must Have Beauty Essentials & more for your wedding day.
Don’t let this pandemic get in your way. Make plans for your beautiful day!
Photo by Skitterphoto on Pexels.com
Easy Marvelous Mojito
I love to entertain my clients in my business and guests in my home. I even wrote a book on it “Entertaining in Your Salon or SPA. A combination of food,drink and marketing fun!
Now times are a bit different and we are in a new frontier as we are in the midst of social distancing. But we still need to stay hydrated and connected with our family at home too. I am sipping one or two with my husband today.
Here is a thirst quenching recipe to enjoy this holiday weekend!
Marvelous Mojito Lemonade
2 quarts of lemonade,6 large fresh mint sprigs crushed and place in the lemonade.
Refrigerate prepared lemonade for a few hours or overnight. Crush fresh mint sprigs. Place the mint into the bottom of the pitcher or each glass.
Photo by Mariel Matute on Pexels.com
To serve the lemonade pour into tall glasses and top with club soda. A lime wedge and a sprig of fresh mint. Want to rum it up? AND add some rum. Go ahead.
Everyday is a reason to celebrate. Celebrate the beauty and meaning of Memorial day and why we enjoy and celebrate this beautiful long weekend.
A Delicious Way to Keep Calm
Tea! 🍵 What a beauty!
I love ❤️ taking time for tea. While I am still a coffee ☕️ gal. I have grown to love and enjoy tea too.
Blooming Flowering 💐 Teas come in round hand sewn tea ball like delights. Once brewed they are delicious to the tongue and look so pretty in a clear tea pot.
These exotic and unique beauties keep you calm and feeling relaxed. I created a ritual years ago sipping these green teas. I discovered them when given to me as gifts and on my visits to the Orient. My fave are jasmine flowers, green tea with lavender and green tea with roses.
- Take one of the tea bulbs
- Place in a heat resistant glass tea pot or in a large coffee cup.
- Boil water and allow it to relax for one minute.
- Pour the boiled water into the teapot or cup and fill it completely.
After 3-5 minutes the actual flowers and tea leaves will unravel themselves and tea steeped. I prefer not to add cream or sugar but you can if you wish. Sometimes I use honey to enhance a cup or the entire tea pot.
Now, enjoy the tea flower view before you!
Just sit,sip and relax drink to your good health. Now more than ever we need to take time for ourselves. Men love it too. Try and taste new things.
Enjoy every minute of life just a little bit more!
Make Mom Happy!
If you’re on a budget and you want to show mom some love ❤️ today. Here are a few ideas you can gift 🎁 her today!
*If she’s away from you mail her something with a love note.
Even better than a card. Nothing like an old school love ❤️ letter to your one and only MOM!
❤️Calling and saying I love you is priceless and will last in her memory a lifetime. Really!
❤️Colorful flowers 💐 are lovely but a plant will last a lot longer! Choose ivy, 🍃 aloe, rosemary. Every time she looks at them grow she will be reminded of you!
❤️ Give her a relaxing foot massage. Use sunflower oil or coconut oil and add a few drops of lavender or rose 🌹 essential oil.
❤️ Drop off a bag of her favorite cookies 🍪
❤️Give her a bottle of her fave wine 🍷 Or even a few cans of exotic 🍺 beer.
❤️A bag of Hershey’s Kisses says I love you and sends kisses too!
❤️Run a bubble bath 🛀 for her bubbles and all! Add some Epsom salts for ultimate muscle relaxation. It’s like a cheap massage in a tub! So relaxing to the nerves. Especially in the midst of this pandemic.
❤️ Make her a face mask… wearing facial covers and 😷 face masks are rough on the skin on our face. All you need is: 1 cup of natural Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup of oats.
Blend the oatmeal and yogurt together.
Mix well and place in a jam jar. Or a jar that you can recycle that has a large mouth for scooping the product out.
This mask is great for normal to dry to sensitive skin. give her instructions. Tie a bow and a small spoon for scooping out. She needs to leave on at least 10 minutes. Rinses off with warm water 💦 and a washcloth.
❤️Buy your mom a few of her fave magazines. Or buy a years subscription. Fashion, food, beauty or wellness. She’s bound to love anyone you choose.
❤️ A book 📚 is another great choice!
As you can see these are all SIMPLE ideas but ones she will love ❤️ and they are so useful too!
These are great ideas for a glamma or auntie or godmother too! Whoever you want to celebrate this Mothers Day… do it in your own loving way. Life is short and sweet. We’re not promised tomorrow so celebrate 🎉 all things mom today.
If you’re like me and your mom is no longer with you. Talk to her and let her know how you feel. She’s listening.
Blessings 🙏 to all you moms all over the world 🌎! YOU rock and are yet another essential worker on the universe!
How To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At Home With A Virtual Fiesta — StyleCaster
Sharing is caring. I love a good party. Even if it is for one. And even if we are not going to be able to celebrate like years gone by. Check out this fun blog post from one of my fave bloggers. Get shopping it is just days away.
While Cinco de Mayo officially celebrates the 1862 Mexican army’s victory over the French, it’s become a holiday that people across the world celebrate. Typically, most people would spend the day eating at Mexican restaurants, downing margaritas and throwing parties—but in these unprecedented times, we’re having to adjust how we celebrate. Luckily, there are so many…
via How To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At Home With A Virtual Fiesta — StyleCaster
Pandemic Beauty Relief!
If you are looking for a little BEAUTY and skincare relief you are in luck. Today on TV in sunny Florida on WJXT-4 I shared a few ways you can do this. You’ll feel so much better too!
Is your skin extra oily, lifeless and a few zits got you down?
Got to a drug store and buy a sheet mask. It is a mask that is in a sheet form and goes over your face. They are filled with skin loving goodness and will make your skin look amazing. Instant gratification.
A charcoal or detox mask is black and will help control sebum which comes especially when we are under stress. Buy one of these if your skin is oily or shiny.
Please Note …they also come in a jar and you can apply it with your hands. Let it dry and rinse well. Your face will love you!
Photo by Gustavo Fring on Pexels.com
If your skin is dry or you have normal to combination skin you need a hydrating sheet mask. These masks just cost a few dollars and work wonders.
Moisturized skin is HAPPY skin!
Don’t forget to moisturize your skin. Not just some days but every day. Face covers we have begun to wear are drying to our skin and lips! So PROTECT both your face and lips.
Lips 👄 NEED love too.
Use a Vitamin E lipstick or balm and kiss your lips morning and night with it. It’s clear and mighty and you can go to sleep 😴 with it on!
If you’re going CRAZY for a haircut (like ME) DON’T cut your hair or over pluck or shave your brows…WAIT to see the professionals. That’s why we go to them they are the PROfessionals and we can make your hair,skin,nails, lashes and face look fabulous AGAIN.
Instead condition your hair with a hair treatment mask. Great for dehydrated stressed hair.
Finger nails looking rough? Nails cracking? Chipping?
Use a cuticle and nail oil. If you can’t find one at the store grab a bottle of olive oil from your kitchen. Pour into a squeeze bottle and nourish those cuticles and nail beds.
At home most of the time doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the beauty of a lipstick 💄 or lipgloss. A little kiss of color goes a long way. So swipe away and brighten your mouth and your face!
Hope you enjoyed these tips. We’re all in this together… and we’re all looking and feeling a little frayed around the edges.
Have a beautiful day!
America will look beautiful again!
