BEAUTY 911 for the HOLIDAYS!

If you want to look like this maybe you need THIS!

Doen’t she look AMAZING?

I am only half way into this book  and I am CRAZY for Christie!!!

In fact stay tuned to some beauty secrets and a D.I.Y. from her book I know you will LOVE.

Christie Brinkley and I have a lot in common!

While I am not a blonde with LONG legs …most women would die!

I do share the same beauty mantra’s and philosophies and I learned new beauty secrest too.

As a cover model she has been surrounded by THE BEST in makeup,hair,fashion stylists and more.

So she shares over 100 Tips,Secrets, & Shortcuts to looking GREAT!

This is the picture of health and a woman who practices what she preaches.

THIS is what 61 years YOUNG looks like!photo CB.JPG

D.I.Y. Chic and Cheap Beauty

Vitamin C brightens the complexion,is anti-aging,evens out skin tone and really helps with those pesky sunspots.It also can help keep you looking younger. If you’d like to make your own at home try this!

Here is an easy recipe for a D.I.Y.Vitamin C Serum What you will need:

1 teaspoon vitamin C powder (found at Whole Foods or another store near you)

1 teaspoon of distilled water

1 teaspoon of glycerin (found at Whole Foods)

Small dark bottle to store it in…or clear or opaque if you are using this recipe within 24 hours

Directions: Place all ingredients in a small glass bowl until all granules dissolve. Stir well. Pour into a small dark glass bottle Apply a dime size for face and neck. Apply UNDER YOUR MAKEUP before moisturizer or at night after cleansing and toning the skin.

Play with it awhile to see what works for you. If you’d like to dilute it add a dash more water to it too.

Don’t just drink your  juice with vitamin C! Apply it topically on your face,decolette and the tops of your hands for a YOUNGER more even toned skin you.

I like to like to use recipe when I am out of my vitamin c cream at home or I want to do a SPA night or have time and just for my skin fun!

Makeup Tips for Tweenagers and Teens

kelllllllllllllli2When it comes to makeup Tweens and Teens I know you want to start wearing makeup a lot sooner than when I was growing up! While I love MAKEUP and own a beauty candy shoppe …my message to you is to embrace your face! Don’t rush! Live in the moment and enjoy your beauty and the beauty of growing up today.

Here are a few tips and tricks to remember:

SUNSCREEN is a girl’s best friend.

Cleaning your face at night is a MUST.(Even if you don’t wear makeup.)Don’t go to sleep with makeup on EVER.

Learn to LOVE water.It is so good for your health and your skin.If you are not wild about it make spa water.It is so much fun to make at home.New recipe to follow in next blog.

YOU are what you eat…try and eat a balanced diet.And a cupcake sometime.

Take care of your skin.Don’t use deodorant bars on your delicate face.Use a soap bar that is made for the complexion.I love home-made bars by crafters like a skin Clarity bar that gently cleans and exfoliates.
If you have normal to very dry skin don’t use this type bar. Go for a goat’s milk hydrating bar or something like a Dove soap.

A face mask is a must. I love to wash away impurities and clean my skin with a clay based mask.

If you are a 8,9,10,11 or 12 years old:SORRY…you don’t need to wear ANY makeup except a lip gloss,balm or lip conditioner. YOU are beautiful they way you are.

If you 13 or 14 years old you can use a soft lipstick or lip gloss and soft shade of blush is fine.

If you are 15,16,:a pretty lipstick,gloss,blush and a kiss of a neutral pretty eyeshadow is fine.Mascara for special occassions.Clear mascara is another option for brows and lash definition.

NO FOUNDATION for any age below 15 years old. Yes,really.Your lashes are beautiful.

18 is the perfect age to start to wear: A dash of tinted moisturizer,beauty balm,or a soft application of foundation is fine.A lipstick or gloss,one pretty eyeshadow to highlight the eyes. Mascara in the form of tubes.(easy to remove and does not run) A kiss of blush to the apple of your cheeks.
Rice powder to set your makeup or a setting spray.

Beauty Note: STAY AWAY FROM black mascara or liner unless it is in the evening or if you want to make your eyes look defined but smaller.Opt for a navy,teal,eggplant mascara and they will always make your eyes look bigger.Don’t overdo mascara and look like tarantella eyes.It is not a pretty look.

Please note: As a professional makeup artist I highly recommend and am in beauty love with the magic of rice powder. It tones down shine,makes your makeup last longer,is fabulous for girls or guys with acne or even a mature woman.

Concealer or cover-up is optional at your age. If you do need it buy it in the form of a lipstick tube.Easy to apply and is used for undereye circles and for blemishes.

Don’t wear chipped nail polish.Keep those nails looking good with a sheer metallic shade.These shades don’t show chips.
Or try a bold or hot new color.

Go for a makeup lesson and have someone teach you the RIGHT way to take care of your skin and how to do your makeup for every day.

Look your age! Don’t do your makeup over the top or worse yet be a CAKE FACE!

You are only YOUNG and your age once! Enjoy the ride.
Have fun and kiss & makeup!

To see a video clip of my beauty and lifestyle segment on today’s Morning Show…go to http://www.news4jax.com type in NOREEN YOUNG in the search bar and you’ll find me.

You gotta have heart!

images EXERCISE girl blogI hate to have to tell you BUT…There is no pill there is no cream, there is no serum that will really turn back time and our face and body’s clock. At present the closest thing to the fountain of youth really is exercise.Research shows just 30 minutes of exercise each day can reduce your risk of developing heart disease by up to 50%. And s has shown that three 10 minute bursts of activity like simply taking a brisk walk or bike riding are just as beneficial as a long session.
Walk,a bike ride, taking the stairs or parking across the parking lot a bit farther and walk back to your car will all keep your heart younger and happy.
Exercise of any kind also will help with boosting your metabolism,lower your blood pressure,reduce risk of stroke,helps lower bad cholesterol,helps you get a good nights sleep and boosts creativity.The list goes on!

Imagine that!

So, I guess if I want to look good and FEEL good for a longer period of time I am going to have take these words to HEART and exercise more than applying a lipstick tube daily and diligently to my lips. You gotta have your heart in it.
The E word is tough! But somebody’s gotta keep my heart healthy and me FEELING great.I guess its gotta be me! Best of all it is FREE!

Day 27 to beautfiul skin

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Today I saw a client I had not seen in a year or more.
She is in her late 70’s.I was happy she called as I had not had the pleasure of seeing her vibrant personality and enjoy conversations with her.
She booked an appointment for to update her look with a makeup lesson and to replenish her beauty supplies. Oh my gosh…right before my eyes in 3-D and technicolor she LOOKED amazing!
Now,she truly looked 15 years younger.

I did not ask her what she had done but she bubbled over with it as if she had a glass of champagne delight. She told me she had what I see on TV almost every hour. Know what it is?
Paid spokesperson Debby Boone and the new face procedure.
My client had a Lifesytle Lift
She did NOT look like she had surgery,she looked well rested and was so drunk in happiness!
She bragged about the doctors,told me step-by-step process and the TLC CARE she received.
I was amazed. Now, I simply had to share with you. I wondered what is that Lifestyle Lift the infomercials talk about and now I know.
I am THRILLED for my clients who might want to know this.
If you want a face lift…I’d say they are worth looking into and getting a consult with too.No I am NOT their paid spokesperson,nor being paid to say these words.
Seeing is believing!

Other ways to give your face and eyes a lift?Smile, wear a gorgeous lipstick,add a touch of shimmer lotion to the top of your cheekbones before blush and add some shimmer to your brow bone too.Get your brows designed by a professional they are true designers to give your eyes a lift.
Lastly, attitude is everything…keep yours pretty positive.