Who has the time or money to head to the spa or salon ever so often, instead here are some DIY at home treatments that will do the trick and won't break the bank!
✰Reduce Under Eye Puffiness✰
Buy Ice Tea and Green Tea and mix a batch to keep in the fridge. Soak a couple of cotton rounds in the tea and lay them on your eyes. The caffeine helps to shrink the appearance of the blood vessels, and the antioxidants help eliminate inflammation.
✰Get Shiny Hair✰
A super-easy hair mask includes egg yolk (for protein), avocado and olive oil (to nourish), and conditioner and mayo to naturally detangle and restore your strands. These items can be found everywhere and are easily affordable for everyone.
Ingredients: 1 egg yolk 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 1/4 of an avocado 2 Tbsp olive oil A small handful of conditioner
Mix all of the ingredients together, then apply the mixture to your hair for an hour or two. Then, simply wash it out for soft, shiny, and strong locks!
✰Get Rid of a Zit✰
Apply a dollop of toothpaste to the pimple overnight. The clay and mint in toothpaste help to shrink and dry up the offending zit, without causing irritation or scars.
✰Get Flawless Skin✰
When you're stressed, skin can look red and blotchy. Combat ruddiness with mashed bananas, which contain vitamins A and E (which are great for treating flakiness and toning down redness). The heavy cream in this mask also contains elastin to leave your skin feeling soft and supple.
Ingredients:
1 Banana mashed well
2 Tbsp heavy cream
1.5 Tbsp honey
1.5 Tbsp flour
1 Tbsp of water
Mix this into a nice mousse. Add the water last—a little at a time to get a nice consistency. Apply to the face; leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse.
✰Make Your Own Cheek and Lip Stain✰
Create your own makeupcolor, so it's perfect for everyday wear.
Ingredients:
1 small beet, peeled and sliced
2 Tbsp coconut oil
1 Tsp raw honey
lip balm pot
Instructions:
Place water in the bottom part of a double boiler and bring to a boil. In the top part, place coconut oil and beets. Let simmer for 20 minutes before removing from heat. Stir in honey and let cool to room temperature. Remove beet slices and transfer mixture to a small lip balm pot. Store in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.
For this week's recipe I chose a famous Italian classic, Tiramisu. The recipe video is super easy to follow and only requires a few ingredients. It is essentially lady fingers dipped in espresso and then covered in marscapone cheese and cocoa powder. It's very light and flavourful, the perfect dessert.
Eating well is often hard for teens. Hanging around with friends, eating fast food and snacking can lead to an excessive intake of fat, sugar and calories and insufficient intake of important vitamins and minerals.
Your teen years is a time for increased nutrient needs.
Try and take a realistic look at your body. Look around at other girls and people in your family. Healthy bodies come in a lot of different shapes and much of what your body looks like depends on genetics.
Few people have the shape of models or celebrities. If you really think you are overweight, discuss your concerns with an adult or your doctor. Don't start any weight loss diet without first getting some expert advice. Some studies have shown that girls following restrictive diets actually end up weighing more in the long run.
Here are some basic tips that can help you achieve and maintain a healthy weight:
Get Moving
Lack of exercise is a major contributor to obesity in kids and adults. Most health organizations recommend that all kids and teens be physically active at least 60 minutes every day. So run, walk, play soccer, swim or dance. Find a few activities that you enjoy and get your body moving; invite a friend to join you riding bikes, hiking or roller-blading. You will feel and think better if you get your body moving each day. Exercise is good for your muscle and bone development and it will help you maintain a healthy heart.
Turn off the Television
Many studies have shown a relationship between hours spent in front of the television and body weight. Unfortunately, many teens are planted in front of the TV screen five or more hours per day. A good rule is to limit TV time to weekends only; limiting TV to one hour per day is another good option. Also, teens are spending a lot of time on the computer. Balance out time spent doing non-active activities with more active ones.
Drink Smart
Research has found that the consumption of soda and fruit drinks has tripled among American youth since 1978. If you constantly quench your thirst with sugary soft drinks, you will end up consuming a lot of extra calories. Diet drinks are less in calories but may also contain caffeine. Quench your thirst with water and limit your soda consumption, but don't skimp on milk. Remember you have only a limited time (teen years) to make those calcium deposits to your bones. An 8 oz glass of skim milk contains only about 90 calories while providing about 300 mg of bone-building calcium!
Make Choices
You do not have to give up burgers and fries to be healthy, but practice moderation. Don't order the big burger with 'super-sized' fries. Order a smaller burger and split the fries with a friend. There are not any 'bad' food
s, just go easy on the portion sizes for foods that is high in sugar/fat. Emphasize fruits, vegetables, lean meat and poultry when you make your food selections.
The City of Los Angeles holds many distinctions. LA is the entertainment capital of the world, a cultural mecca boasting more than 300 museums, and a paradise of good weather. From tourist attractions like the Walk of Fame’s collection of stars. Southern California’s climate has often been described as “perfect” and with good reason. Most days are sunny and warm, with gentle ocean breezes in the summer.The Film industry really helped define this city in so many ways that it is only natural that a lot of the local attractions are somehow media inspired. Los Angeles also attracts millions of tourists each year.
Having gone to Los Angeles last April, I fell in love with how lively and entertaining everything was. With the amazing sites to see and endless things to do it felt like a dream come true. With only a couple days, there are certain places that everyone should make sure to visit to get the full experience!
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is a famous, up scale shopping area that is small, but its reputation is big. The Beverly Hills image was shaped in many girls minds, by Vivian’s shopping spree in the film Pretty Woman featuring Julia Roberts. Most visitors walk up and down, window-shopping. On this short street, you will see all the top-named shops, including Bijan and a few super-shoppers loaded down with bags from Gucci, Prada or Versace. I like the surrounding streets more. Beverly and Canon Dr. have some great shops too.
Hollywood
Hollywood Boulevard is one of the most famous sights in Los Angeles. Stroll down block after block of your favourite stars of today and yesterday on The Walk of Fame. Most of the real action is centred near Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. There you can get your picture taken with your favourite superhero or
put your hands in the cement that immortalized the likes of Marilyn Monroe and other Hollywood stars. Also check out the famous HOLLYWOOD sign for a picture.
Universal Studios Theme Park
There are many Theme Parks in Los Angeles area including famous Disneyland, Knotsberry Farms and
Magic Mountain. Universal Studios Theme Park is best among them, and is closest to the centre of the city. For visitors who want a mix of exciting rides, characters, games and shops, is very unforgettable. The Universal Studios Theme Park also has a great ‘behind the scenes of film making tour, with performances focusing on visual effects and pyrotechnics. The tour is not to be missed. Also the Universal City walk is also fun for a bite and a stroll at night.
Malibu
The California coastline is beautiful from top-to-toe and the local beaches don’t disappoint. Malibu has sandy beaches that are suitable for volleyball, sunbathing, long walks, and movie sets. You will also find Malibu’s rocky beaches, which are suitable for surfing and diving. Malibu offers some of my favourite beaches ever. Zuma and Paradise Cove are two of my favourites in Malibu. Some beaches are just small tide pools, while others feature giant waves that crash against huge boulders and rocky cliffs.In short, Malibu has everything.
For my 3rd recipe of the week I selected this delicious Ice Cream Macaron dessert which is one of a kind! The directions are easy to follow for anyone, even beginners. It is sure to be a favourite for anyone who tries it!
Forever 21 shoppers are young, grabby and fast, zooming through the Beverly Hills store on heels, their fingers ripping clothes from racks like birds swooping for fish. This is the American fashion chain run as a family business, the chain that, thanks to its "pile very high, sell very cheap" operation, has been a phenomenal success, with profits (in 2008) of $135m despite the fact that nothing it sells costs more than $65. This is the chain whose founder, Do Won "Don" Chang, is worth $1bn; the chain that, having conquered America and the Far East.
The company got started by a Don Chang a number of years ago. Don Chang and his wife Jin Sook immigrated to California from South Korea in 1981. At the age of 18 Chang, who worked at an LA gas station, took notice of the fact that the most expensive cars were driven by owners of fashion retailers. Three years later, on April 21, 1984, he decided to open a 900 square ft. shop on Figueroa Street in Los Angeles. The store was called Fashion 21. By the end of the first year, sales had risen from $35,000 to $700,000. The Founder reinvested his success by opening new stores every six months eventually changing the name to Forever 21.He had 11 stores opening within five years and a further 440 opening across the world to date.
Forever 21 is so well known worldwide and is known by almost everyone. Forever 21 is one of the fastest growing retail chains in the world.In seven years, Forever 21 has grown from 1 million square feet of space to 10 million, from one brand of its own to six, offering clothes for kids, men, and plus-size and pregnant women. This year it plans to open at least 75 more stores in five countries. Forever 21 had a profit of $135 million in 2008, the last time it made figures public. And it did all this without selling any item for more than $60.
The reason for the stores success is partly due to its innovation. While Chang’s interest was more economic than clothing, he was unknowingly at the forefront of a new trend (along with places like Wal-Mart) in retail- the bridging of the Gap between high fashion and the American mass market consumer. During this time period, the rise of networked computers and retail technologies reduced the “supply chain”, which meant the time and cost it took for a piece of apparel to go from production to the store was significantly reduced. So, that shirt on scene during New York’s Fall 1984 fashion week could go from concept to reality in a significantly faster time. Fashion became faster, allowing chains like Forever21 to deliver high fashion (at least in concept, if not in quality) to consumers in a matter of days.
Forever 21 is one of the only stores where high fashion dupes are accessible at low prices. It is handy for people on a budget yet sells classy and fashionable pieces. They have clothing stores all over the world and are still growing. Consumers would much rather shop at Forever 21 and get a bargain than splurge on high end stores. It has become part of many people’s everyday wardrobe. It is especially popular among the female youth he even upload YouTube videos on their forever 21 hauls. It captured the attention of the fashion world and started off with humble roots.
✰Prom Season is in full spring with March half gone it's time to look into what is in for prom to make sure you're trendy for your picture perfect night. Most girls spend hours flipping through magazines, watching celebrities on television and finding dresses online to find the perfect dress. Once you begin to do this, you realize how many style options there are, from elegant beaded or printed gowns to short dresses, long dress or something in between like the high low hemline dresses.
Five things to look for when shopping for prom dresses and evening gowns:
♥ Trends. Prom is an event that you look forward to for so long. You want to look your best. Celebrity and designer trends are constantly changing, so it is important to stay current on the latest styles. In 2013, you will see some of the same trends that began in 2012 emerging in full force. Bold colours long and short, high-low hemlines, strapless dresses, one-shoulder dresses, empire or A-line cuts, chunky beading, ombre, pleats, ruffles and layers, and so much more. No matter what it is, everyone wants to buy the dress that is perfect for them.
Most popular trends for prom dresses 2013:
♥ Bright and vivid colours and accessories Grab the attention of the crowd with bold and vibrant colours since they’re a major trend. Imagine a neon coral, electric blue or bright fuchsia. These types of colours work well as solids or you can wear exciting prints and patterns, such as a floral dress or an animal print style. Complement your bold colours with chunky beading, like a statement-making necklace or bracelet. Alternatively, if you’re looking for colours in romantic and softer hues, pink blush tones and nudes reflect a calm feminity.
♥ One-shoulder dresses One of the top prom dress trends is definitely the one shoulder dress. They’re very prevalent amongst celebrities and are a favourite on the red carpet because it creates a flattering silhouette that flatters your curves. Opt for short prom dresses if you're looking to showcase your long and leggy stems while creating an interesting assymetrical look at the top, or slip on and try long prom dresses for a more dramatic and floor-sweeping look that's equally just as red-carpet ready.
♥ Strapless dresses A few special neckline trends are emerging this season. Strapless dresses and even ones with a pretty sweetheart neckline will showcase your beautiful features and are very popular this season. If you're looking for a sweet and demure style that highlights lovely, feminine qualities such as your collarbone and shoulders, strapless prom dresses are a highly recommended option. And with the variety of fits, shapes and lengths, the fashion dress selections are seemingly endless. Try a strapless empire long dress for a Grecian goddess look, a short bodycon strapless short dress to amplify your sultry, sassy side or perhaps a strapless A-line long prom dress for a more classic and timeless style vibe.
♥ High-Low prom dresses Get the best of both worlds with this hemline style (short at the front and long at the back). It’s a dress length that’s very reminiscent of those seen on designer runway shows. It also allows you to showcase a killer pair of heels. And if you're looking for a hot dress style that's very much on-trend for this year's prom, high-low dresses are certainly the way to go! It's versatility allows you to wear this style for virtually all occasions both day and evening. You can combine your fun and sassy side while combining a more dramatic aura at the back if you're in the mood to wear something reminiscent of a sweeping dress with slight train.
♥ Frilly short dresses Another gorgeous trend is a prom dress with a shorter length that shows off a bit more leg. You can try a demure A-line style with perhaps some mesh wire hemlines or go for a fierce bodycon dress. If you're looking a dress shape that's more flared, strapless short dresses with a mirrored corset bodice are a highly popular fashion option. It combines a fitted and structured shape around your torso and wispy A-line skirt hemline comprised of tulle. And if sleek and body-skimming is what you're after, strapless short dresses and strapless short dresses are great options to accentuate your curves and showcase your legs.
♥ Uniqueness One of the most disappointing experiences that can happen at prom is to encounter one of your classmates wearing the same dress that you are. In order to avoid this scenario, you may want to shop for the unique dresses. Try shopping in a different city, to the States or go on prom websites.
♥ Material The material used reflects the quality of the dress. Avoid cheap materials if you want to avoid a cheap look. You can find quality designer prom dresses and evening gowns at an affordable prices.
♥ Stitching You probably don't check the stitching when shopping for clothes normally. However, when making a more substantial purchase, such as a prom dresses, it is a good idea to check the stitching on the dress you are considering prior to purchasing it. If you see loose threads or any unravelling, this is an indication of poor quality.
♥ Service and Expertise Whether you are shopping online or in stores, the associates should be knowledgeable, offering help and advice when you need it. They should know their products well and be able to help you select the best dress for your body type and complexion.
Being a savvy shopper and knowing a few things to look for when shopping for unique designer prom dresses and evening gowns can help you narrow your selection and make the best choice. Price is also important here are some tips to do prom season debt free. Happy Shopping! ◕‿◕
✰Reduce Under Eye Puffiness✰
✰Get Shiny Hair✰
✰Make Your Own Cheek and Lip Stain✰
