Looking Natural
As an African-American female, it has been extremely hard to find make-up that actually matches my exact skin tone, but a few days ago I found a true treasure that isn't color blind. The name it goes by is Neutrogena SkinClearing Mineral Powder; it real does work! I'm a teenager going through puberty and prone to cheek, forehead (severe), & nose acne, so I know a good product when I use one. When I bought the product, I thought the Tan 80 color choice would be way too light, and I'd end up looking like a ghost! But to my surprise, it went on wonderfully! I'm talking pimple coverage, mark coverage, under-eye bag coverage, the works, and I didn't have to use concealer! I couldn't believe I actually found coverage that actually went on as the color you see in the compact and wouldn't give me even more acne, the exact opposite actually! Apparently, the make-up has salicylic acid for blemish treatment, some sort of formula to treat and prevent breakout, and it absorbs oil! Neutrogena's all I need to get by!
I Want Candy!
Bright nail polishes for spring is the only way to go!
Versatility
Sticking to the same hairstyle is so cliché, so try different hairstyles! Here's how!
BOLD BEAUTIFUL BRAIDS
At the Alexander Wang Spring 2010 show,the models strutted down the runway with a undone long braid swept to the side. Their fly aways were untucked & pinned gently behind the ear. A simple swoop bang was also added into the mix. To get this look you may need a pack of simple extensions that matches your hair just in case your hair isn't very long like mine. A few bobby pins may also be in order and don't forget clips for your extensions; they are the best and safest way to avoid damaging your hair, no glue, no sewing, no fusing, no fuss. Just ask the clerk for help if you aren't really sure what you're doing. If you want a bang like the models, you have a few options: either curl your hair if it's too long for a blunt bang, pin your hair up or behind the ear, add in an extra clip-in extension in the front if it's too short, or go ahead and chop away if you're a brave soul! Get some little rubber bands too, because after you braid your hair, you'll need something to keep it in place! Oh, and last but not least, get some oil sheen for shine and hairspray to keep everything looking just how it did right before you left home! This is my favorite trend for spring currently, so chic and very simple!
If you're anything like me, you get lazy sometimes or for some cases most of the time. But thankfully the fashion world has unearthed the concept of making the bedhead and unfashionably late look hot, particularly Ms.Carolina Herrera is the one we need to thank! At the Carolina Herrera Spring 2010 show, the stylist kept it way too easy with a messy metallic bun. Here's my take on how to get this look. Oh, you'll need some extensions if you want a bigger bun. Go to your nearest Party City and get your hands on a metallic streamer if you want to capture the complete look, just in case you're feeling bold. Anyways, simply glide you fingers back through your hair, tease the roots, put your hair in a loose ponytail, and start wrapping and weaving until you get your desired look. You may even want to pull out some strands if you really want to look like you didn't do anything. Simple and easy, now that is the name of the game!
Southern Bell
Christian Dior really knows beauty, southern beauty that is. Big curls flounced down the runway for Christian Dior Spring 2010. The perfectly situated part, the lightly teased roots, and the hair contouring for face shaping was all the wild for the audience. Classic and classy all in one show! The look is effortless and straight from the '20s. Try it! I don't know where to start! Rollers? Large barrel curler? If you know the answer, help me out!
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