Beauty Solutions: Heated Eyelash Curler

Some people’s eyelashes are simply stubborn and won’t curl. If not even waterproof mascara can hold the curl on your lashes, consider using a heated eyelash curler. I heard some pretty scary stories about heated curlers in the past and that is probably why some people are scared of them. They key to make sure nothing bad is going to happen to your eyelashes, is to choose a good quality curler. The one I’m recommending here is the Ardell Heated Eyelash Curler.


Not only is it great to use on your own natural lashes, but it is also good to use with any kind of false eyelashes. If you know anything about synthetic hair, from which most false eyelashes are made, you know that it’s not a good idea to put heat on them. Since this curler doesn’t damage them, you can trust that it isn’t so hot that it could harm you.


Heated eyelash curlers have the benefit of also separating lashes beautifully because of the way they are made. Instead of the traditional clamp, they have a brush. This particular curler uses batteries and heats up in 15 seconds.

Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration

Micky

Beauty Solutions: Heated Eyelash Curler

Some people’s eyelashes are simply stubborn and won’t curl. If not even waterproof mascara can hold the curl on your lashes, consider using a heated eyelash curler. I heard some pretty scary stories about heated curlers in the past and that is probably why some people are scared of them. They key to make sure nothing bad is going to happen to your eyelashes, is to choose a good quality curler. The one I’m recommending here is the Ardell Heated Eyelash Curler.


Not only is it great to use on your own natural lashes, but it is also good to use with any kind of false eyelashes. If you know anything about synthetic hair, from which most false eyelashes are made, you know that it’s not a good idea to put heat on them. Since this curler doesn’t damage them, you can trust that it isn’t so hot that it could harm you.


Heated eyelash curlers have the benefit of also separating lashes beautifully because of the way they are made. Instead of the traditional clamp, they have a brush. This particular curler uses batteries and heats up in 15 seconds.

Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration

Micky

Beauty Solutions: Beauty Secrets Nail Polish Corrector Pen

I’m right handed and I have to admit that I’m a tiny bit clumsy when I need to use my left hand to paint my right hand fingernails. Polish all over the cuticles isn’t something new for me and since I prefer bold nail colors, you can see I have a problem.

If you’re like me and your polish seems to go where it’s needed and where it’s not, you might want to consider a Beauty Secrets Nail Polish Corrector Pen. It is filled with acetone and has a little angled felt tip. If you misapply that awesome nail polish you'll just have to wait for it to dry and the rub it out with the tip of this pen. It will leave your manicure (or pedicure for that matter) looking salon perfect, as it should always be. If you are in the habit of painting you nails as you’re leaving the house and don’t give them time to fully dry before you’re out the door, it can be carried in your purse for a quick touch up in case you made any minor mistakes.

This product is more efficient than dipping a q-tip in nail polish remover because it’s more precise and it’s always ready – no need to go messing with the bottle of nail polish remover after your nails are done and risk it spilling on you hand ruining all your hard work!

If you love french tips but don't want to use those little sticky guides, you can also do the tip by youreself and then clean up the line with this pen. After that, use a topcoat and you're done! It doesn't get easier.

If you have acrylic nails or you prefer not to use acetone for some other reason, there are similar pens that contain acetone free nail polish remover, they are just a little bit harder to find.

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Micky

Beauty Solution: Burt's Bees Hand Repair Kit

Our hands are really important in our day-to-day lives. We use them for almost everything and a lot of the time, they are the only tools we need to accomplish our daily tasks. As a result, the skin on our hands suffer a lot. To take care of our hands, a great solution is the Burt's Bees Hand Repair Kit.

It has the much-acclaimed Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme that is said to perform actual miracles for your cuticles. It prevents them from getting dry and peeling, which not only is extremely uncomfortable, but it hurts. The Burt's Bees Hand Repair Kit also comes with a jar of Beeswax and Banana Hand Creme enriched with aloe vera to repair and moisturize your hands, no matter what kind of stress they have been through. My tip is to use it after you do the dishes, every morning or simply when you feel like your hands are a bit dry. If you work under air conditioning or live in a cold place, having a good hand moisturizer is super important.

To pamper your hands even more, this kit also comes with a great night time cream and appropriate cotton gloves to be worn with it. Personally, I love all kinds of intensive overnight treatments and I use this kind of treatments where you have to put a nice coat of cream and then use the gloves a lot. I seriously recommend them and I guarantee that in the morning, your skin will look and feel like silk.

As an added bonus, the kit includes a little booklet that will give you an understanding of basic hand anatomy and, granted, you’ll smell awesome any given time of day or night. All this pampering for only $14.50 is the best your hands can ever get.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"
Micky

Beauty Solutions: Triple Eye Shadow - Cloud Nine by Jane Iredale

Space, time and money are those kind of things most of us don’t like to spend for no reason. Can you imagine how much time and space having all the eye shadows you need to create your whole eye makeup in a small pan will save? First, you won’t have to dig through your makeup drawer to find highlighter and lid color, crease color and liner in the morning; second, if you need to take your makeup with you, this awesome Jane Iredale PurePressed Triple Eye Shadow - Cloud Nine will fit even on the smallest clutch. It retails for $27, but if you count the extra minutes of sleep every morning, I’d say it’s a very good price.

This trio is made of mineral eye shadows that not only look good, but also are good for your skin. Plus, that means that if you want a more dramatic and lasting look, you can always use the eye shadows wet (use water or mixing medium for best results). They also have a silicone-based primer in them in order to make the last longer without creasing which also cuts the much-needed time on your makeup routine.

These eye shadows come in a vast array of colors, from the soft neutrals to the bold smoky eyes and all the way to the vibrant, in-your-face shades of blue. My particular pick is this palette in purple since you can make it neutral enough for day and office wear but you can also make it bold for a night out or hot date. For everyday wear, one possible suggestion is to use the lightest color dry from lash line to brow bone, the medium purple dry on the crease and the dark purple wet as a liner both on your upper and lower lash line. All you need next is mascara. If, however, you need a more sexy look, use the darker color all over your lid and lower lash line Blend up the color on the lid with the medium purple dry on the crease and a little bit above it. Finally, highlight and clean up your blending with the lightest shade. Add black eyeliner to the upper lash line and waterlines if you feel you need to and add mascara. It doesn’t get much easier.

Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration

Micky

First Date Tips (fashion)

Going on a first date is stress enough for many of us. Especially when it seems as if we have nothing to wear. If you're like me stressing over your wardrobe can be as nerve racking as the date itself. But hopefully I’ll have some tips and tricks up my sleeve to, at least, make the fashion decision a bit easier.

The first step is obviously to know where you're going. People often choose to go for a coffee or a drink after dinner. In this case, the best is to go for a casual look. The classic jeans (please check my article on jeans if you haven’t found your perfect pair yet), soft cardigan such as this Velvet Abila Cashmere Cardigan and nice blouse would be the safest bet. Remember to make sure your jeans fit you correctly and that your blouse isn’t too revealing. Ruffled blouses are feminine and sexy, yet they don’t show too much. As for shoes, a medium comfortable heel would be the solution for your shoe dilemma. If you want to, you can also opt for a jersey dress that’s not too short and a cardigan (just in case it gets a little cold). If the jersey is made of made of cotton and is more on the medium to heavy side, it will not only be extremely comfortable but also very forgiving to those little flaws you may want to conceal. Did you know that it’s scientifically proven that women dressed in red cause certain chemicals in men’s brains to race, making them to see you as sexy? Not that you need that, but that’s good to know, specially if you're considering this Velvet Junette Dressin Rubi or a similar one.







If he asked you out for lunch during the weekdays, wear what you normally wear for work and don’t give in to the temptation of dressing up to much or else your effort can be too obvious. A really nice pair of movie star sunglasses if it’s sunny outside will add just the right amount of glamour and mystery. How about these AJ Morgan Swan Lake Retro Sunglasses in Grey (only $15.00 can you believe it?)If the lunch date is on a weekend day you can dress in a similar way to the coffee date scenario. Be sure to do your hair in a way that looks soft and nice to the touch and keep it out of your face. Big bold bed hair is a lot of fun but it can scare him a little bit on the first date. You don’t need a real up do, but a half up half down do or clipping your bangs on to the side is a good idea.







To a movie date or a walk in the park, you can have some fashion fun. A printed t-shirt similar to this Anonymous Venice Free Spirit Bird T-Shirt, a floral girly dress and one colorful accessory would be just great. A medium heel for a movie date and flats for a walk in the park and you’re simply perfect.

The typical dinner date can be more complicated. If he’s taking you to a restaurant that you don’t really know, then I’d suggest your little black or white dress without too much accessories. Accessorizing for a first date can be tricky- too many and you’ll look too high maintenance or you can risk looking too simple and monotonous if you don’t have some well-chosen accessories.

First dates on surprise locations don’t really happen a lot but just in case you have one, remember that a little too dressed up is always better than too dressed down but you have to be comfortable and able to walk properly in your outfit. Also, if you’re not sure what to expect, try to go for a minimalist approach to your outfit, don’t show too much skin and by all means wear flats. Check these Triple Play Flat out to get some inspiration.



Before you leave the house, here’s what you should have in your date “nécessaire” besides what you normally would carry. You may already carry some of these on your day-by-day but a reminder is never too much:
Blotting sheets, small concealer that you can apply with your fingers if you need to, the lipstick and/or lipgloss you’re wearing, chapstick, a new pair of pantyhose identical to the ones you’re wearing (if you’re wearing any), nail file, super glue if you’re wearing heels (trust me, nobody wants a broken heel on a date), tissues, band-aid, aspirin (or what you usually take instead) and a hand mirror. If you wear contacts, remember your contact lenses case and yes, I do advise against small handbags and clutches on dates. I do like bags like this Vera Bradley Sherry for day time.




Also Check Out my: Makeup ideas for your first date.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Micky

Micky's Shoe Shopping Guide

If you ask me about fashion, I'll tell you that there’s nothing I love more right now than makeup, the pinup look and maxi dresses. But if you want to talk about my obsession then it's not even a contest. I love Shoes. Honestly I'd be afraid to try to guess, let alone count, how many pairs I own. It's a number between frightening and obscene. I love shoes and personally, red shoes are my favorites. Right now I’m loving these red and plum Lourdes Heels



Imagine you just fell in love with a pair of Little Ms. Perfects in Turquoise and you loose your mind and buy them. . Then the next day you put them on and they hurt your feet. What do you do? Desperate times call for desperate measures. You can try to put a strong moisturising cream on them and then put them on. If your shoes are real leather, the cream will give elasticity to the leather it will mould to the shape of your feet. Or you can try putting them on while wearing wet pantyhose. Be careful not to slip and fall though. This will make even the sturdier pumps into a fairly comfortable shoe.


However, you never want to have to resort to this technique unless you have to. Remember that when you're trying on new shoes, you should wear the same kind of socks you’ll wear if you buy them. Some women will only try on shoes towards the end of the day, because your feet are usually more swollen. The problem with that is, if you spent the day shopping, walked miles and miles and that is not how much you usually walk, then don’t try any shoes on that day. You can end up buying up to two sizes too big and not wearing them anymore because they’re too big. While in the store, try the shoe on your larger foot first (usually the opposite to the side of the hand you write with), walk around with both shoes on, wiggle your toes and stand for a while. Shoes like this Josie Heel in Pink are great for standing even before breaking them in.

Stay Comfortable While You Shop:

It's also important to remember that if you are going to be out and about all day try to wear something comfortable. Although the Josie Heels are stylish and comfortable you might be better off wearing flats. If you're into flats but find your self going through some of the least expensive ones like pantyhose then you have to invest in some solid Kelsi Dagger Ladonna Flats They're available in a couple of different fun colors but the Gold/Yellow and the Green are my personal faves.

Shoes For Life:

When I buy a pair of shoes, I see myself wearing them for years to come, so maintenance is really important. For leather and varnish shoes, you want to clean them with a soft, dry cloth after every use. That's especially recommended if they just came into contact water or wore them in the rain. For suede shoes use a clean baby toothbrush as an inexpensive tool to keep the little hairs brushed and perfect. Oh, and buy appropriate storage for them. Don’t keep them in cardboard boxes since the humidity that gets in can damage your shoes. Even if they're high quality leather like these Purple Naughty Monkey Cotton Tail Heels, they are still susceptible to the ravages of humidity.

Dress Them Up:
Shoes, are the ultimate accessories, and they can make or break an outfit. The style you choose has to blend with the style of your clothing, otherwise it will just seem wrong. However, you can play with colour. Either make the colour of your shoes blend in with the rest of your outfit or go for a contrasting colour. Now is the time to go wild and make a fashion statement.

Stand Tall:

If you want to look taller remember that, pointed toe shoes like these Poetic Licence Tease Pointed Toe Shoes can elongate your legs, and if they have a heel, they can do so even more. A disclaimer on pointed toe shoes. If the point of your shoe is fairly big, then, overtime, it is likely to break or bend up. It won’t look good and probably you’ll never wear them again. To avoid this happening to you stuff the front of your shoes with some cotton balls or newspaper before you wear them for the first time and keep it there. You won’t alter the feel of the shoe but it will be a far more resistant shoe.

The Booty Bounce

One last disclaimer if you're going with high heels, “The average increase in the protrusion of a woman's buttocks is 25% when she wears high heels” says Harper's Index. Better than surgery, hu? See: "Booty Injections gone wrong"

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Micky