Mekeke' Blogs Awuk e: June 2011

Thursday, June 30, 2011

celebrities mascara

Long, Lustrous lashes. This was the top makeup trend at the 2011 Grammy's, and was used on most celebrities, such as Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, and Rihanna. As a celebrity makeup artist, I am always asked how I get celebrities to have such gorgeous, long eye lashes. Many times, the look is achieved with fake lashes (I prefer single falsies as opposed to lash strips. They look much more natural).

However, I am also asked on tips for mascara for those who don't want to wear false lashes, so here are my quick and easy tips on how to get fuller, longer eye lashes, and the products I recommend.

1. Be sure to curl your lashes. This helps your lashes to look longer, and have more depth.

2. A lash primer is key. This allows you to build and build lashes without "mucking" them up with too much mascara. Start at the base or the lash, and work your way up. It's important to have a thick eyelash base, and a thin tip.

3. Choose a gentle, yet effective mascara. Most mascara is harmful and drying to the lashes. It's important to use a fortifying mascara that will build and strengthen the lashes, and also gives the performance you want. Most women aren't willing to sacrifice that key performance, so to get both healthy ingredients and quality is the holy grail.

Did you know that most mascara has ingredients like shellac (used to put shine on wood), tar (used to pave the roads), and Mercury (a known toxin)? It's true. It's amazing what companies put into their mascara just to make it last long, and to make you look pretty. Be sure to research the ingredients that you are using in your cosmetics. I recommend the Skin Deep Database, which rates the different ingredients on toxicity.

It's great to have beautiful lashes, just be sure you are being healthy about it. These tips should help!

Christopher Drummond

I created an all natural, organic-based and vegan makeup line for those who want luxury makeup that is great for your skin.

I have worked with celebrities Jennifer Lopez and Brooke Shields, and I keep it simple and offer solutions for everyday women who don't know much about makeup, and advanced solutions for those who do.

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celebrities eyebrows pencils

Are people always looking above your eyes when you speak? Have people commented on your bushy eyebrows? Well, don't take a brow beating any longer. Follow these simple steps for shaping a brow that fits your face perfectly.

A great way to begin shaping your brow is to use a pencil as a guide (or anything similar to that) to determine where your brow should begin and where to arch your brow.

1. Place the pencil right off of the center of the tip your nose (off to the right for the right eye, and off to the left for the left eye) and hold it up to brow (this will create a straight line from your nose to your brow). This is where your brow should begin.

2. Now find where the color of your eye ends and align the pencil at this point to determine the arch of your brow.

3. After you have figured out where to begin and arch your brow, use an eyebrow pencil to draw different shapes over your brow to decide which looks best for your face. When you have drawn the perfect brow, you can then begin shaping the brow that falls outside of the line of the penciled brow.

4. As you begin plucking (or waxing), a magnifying glass will help you see those pesky fine hairs the natural eye won't catch.

5. Pluck one hair at a time as to avoid over-tweezing.

6. Follow the length of your eye, making sure to pluck any hairs off of the temple area.

7. The beginning of your brow should not be lower than the end of your brow.

8. Once you have completed shaping the brow, you should take a small brow brush (or old toothbrush) and brush the brow hairs straight up and trim any long hairs with a small scissors.

9. If you would still like to define your brow further after tweezing, you can also use an eyebrow pencil or powder to fill in your brow or to enhance the color of your brow.

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celebrities body sprays

Do you want to look great for a wedding, a New Year's Eve Party, graduation, or just that special night out? You may not be stepping on the red carpet today, but why not have the same beautiful tan that your favorite celebrity has? With professional spray tanning, you can.

Instead of worrying about the potentially damaging effects of the sun, you get an all natural sunless tan that lasts from 7 to 14 days. And you can have a tan as light or as dark as you want.

You can get a fantastic spray tan both at your favorite tanning salon and at home. Many salons now offer mobile spray tanning as an option.

So how do you maximize your tanning experience?

Prepare to Tan

If you've never spray tanned before, you'll probably want to try it once or twice before your special event. You'll find the optimal level for your skin color and with the help of your salon professional, decide how you look your best.

Once you know the date of your special event, book your spray tanning appointment one or two days in advance. And you'll want to shave or wax at least one day before your spray tan. Waxing will leave your pores open for several hours and may leave remnants of wax on your skin that could lead to an uneven looking tan.

Exfoliate your entire body the day before your spray tan. This removes any dead skin cells and helps extend your tan. Use a loofah or an exfoliating glove or mitt and concentrate on the driest areas of your body, such as knees, elbows, feet and ankles. Don't use an oil-based exfoliate, as these products may leave a residue that blocks the tan application.

The Day of Your Spray Tanning Appointment

Shower shortly before your appointment and don't apply any type of moisturizer to your body or face after showering. You'll also want to avoid any type of beauty product, including deodorant, body spray, perfume or makeup. Anything on your skin may block the tanning solution and prevent optimal absorption.

Wear loose fitting, dark clothing to your tanning session, just in case some of the tanning solution comes off onto your clothes on the way home. Don't worry, most tanning solution will come out in the wash.

And for women, you may want to go braless on the way home from your session. Wearing snug fitting clothing right after tanning can leave unwanted tan marks.

So what can you expect during the spray tanning process?

During Your Spray Tan

You may not want to wear anything at all during your session. Don't be shy, as the less you wear, the better your results. If you prefer to cover up a little, bring an old swimsuit or underwear.

Before beginning, your salon technician will consult with you briefly about your expected results and choose the right solution for your skin type. Application will take about 10 minutes and the solution will begin to dry immediately.

You'll find that your hands and feet appear lighter than the rest of your body, since those areas will develop more (become much darker) than other parts of your body.

How to Maintain a Long-lasting, Great-looking Tan

Wash only the palms of your hands prior to your first shower. Your salon technician will let you know how long to wait, based on the specific tanning product you're using. Usually, you'll want to wait at least 5 to 8 hours after your tanning session before taking that shower.

Keep the water temperature warm to cool, gently wash your body (without scrubbing), and pat yourself dry with a towel. It's normal to see some color run off during the shower, but that's mostly the bronzer used to calibrate the color of your tan.

Don't exercise until after that first post-tan shower. Avoid any activity that causes excessive sweating until the tan has a chance to develop.

Moisturizing your skin is the key to extending your spray tan. Ask your salon technician about skin hydrating products that can keep your tan from fading. You may also want to try a moisturizing enhancer, designed to prolong the life of your tan.

Any type of exfoliating product will cause the tan to fade more quickly. So you'll want to avoid shaving tanned areas for at least 48 hours following the tan application. And taking baths and soaking in hot tubs, saltwater and chlorinated pools will also shorten your tan.

Try these tips during your next spray tan and get ready to walk that red carpet. Your gorgeous, sun-kissed look will make you the envy of all your friends. And you'll look and feel beautiful on your special day.

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celebrities mobiles

A mobile phone is perhaps the most desired technological gadget today and people from all walks of life use it on a regular basis. It is indispensable and its popularity is rapidly increasing with newer innovations in its features. The shapes and the sizes are also going through drastic changes. Not to mention the price, that is constantly going southward because of stiff competition among several equally able companies from various nations. There are hundreds of models, and before one of the models gets old or people are used to it, a newer model adorns the selling basket with fresher glitz and appeal.

There are many among us who own more than one mobile phone handset. It is a natural phenomenon, as there are many sets with varied features, styles, designs, and colors. Personally speaking, I don't like those sets with flaps since I have heard somewhere that the flap system gets broke after some time due to casual usage. There are sets with bit of bulkiness, like few of business phone models that resemble mini computers on one's palm, rather equivalent to palmtops. There are sets with wide screen and generally attract attentions from everyone around. The looks of the mobile phones are getting sleeker and they are becoming slimmer with newer models. I am yet to own such a model but would like to have one in my pocket.

There are mobile phones that are costlier than laptops but those are usually adorned with expensive jewels and are mainly made on order for the celebrities. There are also mobile phones that are low priced and are made for a large section of the society, especially targeting the middle class families of the developing countries.

The general notion about the utility of a mobile phone has dramatically changed. Previously it was gauged on basis of connectivity and audibility features, but nowadays factors like megapixels, color resolution, gaming options, Bluetooth flexibility, MS-Office features, web connections etc determine one's decision when he thinks of buying a handset.

Nevertheless, this gadget is going pretty strong at present, and still the pet gizmo of millions of people around the world.

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celebrities wallet

Fendi wallets are the classiest and hottest small leather good accessory that all of the celebrities are carrying with them! Many of us would love to have one, but think that we can't afford one. Well, lucky for you, we have found an amazing Fendi wallet sale! And it's not just one sale at one store, it's several sales! You might not believe us, but it's true. Many online designer stores have to put their Fendi wallets on sale because they have new inventory coming in and the fastest way to move through inventory is to hold these special sales! Sure, you can buy a Fendi wallet at a department store or a Fendi retail store, but you will spend a ton of money. So make sure to check out the Fendi wallet sale that is going on at our favorite online designer shops.

One thing to remember while you're shopping online is to make sure that you are getting the real thing, not a replica or knock-off. If you don't know how to tell them apart, remember these points:

1. Your Fendi wallet should come with its own authenticity card. All of the authorized designer wallet stores online will mention this under the description of the wallet. As long as they do, you are getting a genuine Fendi.

2. Make sure that the Fendi FF logo print is imprinted into the material, not printed on the surface of the wallet. You can see this when you zoom in on the photos. By the way, if the online store does not let you zoom in on the photo, that's a big sign that it's not an authentic Fendi.

3. Take a look at the hardware on the wallet, whether it's the zipper pulls or the snap buttons. All Fendi wallets come with hardware that has the Fendi logo engraved into it.

Hopefully these tips have educated you on the wonderful luxury that is a Fendi wallet. Now get out there and take advantage of the amazing Fendi wallet sale that is going on now on the internet!

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celebrities handbags

The cat is out of the designer handbag!

Celebrities are handbag addicts and it shows from the public appearances that they make. It's hard to spot a celebrity without a handbag, or a clutch or simply a tote. They are setting the trend for others to follow in the fashion lane.

Celebrities today will settle for nothing than a good and a classy brand, be it in clothing or handbags. These are luxurious accessories that they like to flash off in public. Designer bags are getting fashionable day by day. Celebrities are always in a race to look good and score more over their other counterparts in the fashion lane. A branded and designer handbag is one of the segments where people can spot the fashion wars among women. They like to stay upbeat with the latest trends and sport a handbag that suits the occasion. Women love to get their accessories customized and designer handbag companies are taking good advantage of it. These celebrities have made the customized handbag market a big hit among people. They catch everyone's attention while they carry off their prices possession. Even if they need to plunk down big bucks for it, they will not think twice.

This market is not just restricted to women. When it comes to stylish handbags, men are not far behind. There are companies who specialize in men handbags also even though the size of this market is small. Men like to carry manly messenger style bags. They usually have a hard time finding the right bag for themselves as this market is not well tapped by the marketers as yet. Most men look out for bags which are high on usability and space. They usually want bags to carry off their laptops, carry their tech gadgets or they just need one to carry off at a gym.

There are different materials to choose from for men for their bags. Leather bags are a big hit in the celebrity handbag segment for men. Leather usually gives men a masculine feeling. The manufacturers are trying hard to capture this market space.

Celebrity women on the other hand will not settle for any handbag which is low on style quotient. There are many fierce fashion events that these women celebrities attend. The bags become the inseparable part of them at these events. Even if they are attending some low key events that carry bags that suits the particular occasion. They like to carry different bags in different seasons like, one for summer and one for winter. These celebrities are giving a tough time to the designer manufacturers. They have to be on top of the list for their priced and privilege customers in the rat race for preferable handbag brand. They are placing a lot of importance to the functionality, style, design and fabric of the material.

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PLAYGROUP SPEECH UNIT HUKM

date : 25th june 2011

place : speech unit HUKM Titiwangsa

time : 9.30-11.00 am

theme : pets (fish)

1st playgroup utk ashraf since dh byk kali x dpt dtg atas sebab2 tertentu. so ajak en.hubby and bwk my lil adli while my sofia kena tinggal ngan mama Yang dia sbb dia x leh brdekat ngan abg dia nnti bergaduh.hehehe...

mostly bdk2 yg dtg playgroup ni dh mcm kecoh sgt sbb ada yg dtg ngan adik beradik diorang so mcmana bdk2 CI ni nk bergaul sesama diorang. ada tu pulak parents yg terlebih sudah termasuk la aku sbb ashraf ni pun asyik nk berkepit ngan aku je.