BEAUTY & STYLE

NEED TO DRY YOUR NAIL POLISH SUPER QUICKLY..???

May 18, 2013 By TheLifestylista

Want to spruce up your finger nails BUT you’re leaving the house in 10 mins?

Here’s how to get it done:
1) Get a bowl and put cold water and ice cubes in it. Get it as cold as you can.
2) Put nail polish on your fingernails and let it air dry for 3 minutes.
3) Put your fingernails in the cold water for 2 1/2 – 5 mins (if you can stand it!)
4) Look at your fingernails – miracle… they are dry!

I hardly ever put on colored nail polish on my finger nails BUT when I do I want it to dry quickly!
Girl – I told you I was low maintenance 🙂
Have a great weekend! I’m here rooting for you.

love,
The Lifestylista
xox

GOT DRY, LIFELESS HAIR and want SOFT, SHINY, GORGEOUS HAIR? Check out this homemade deep conditioning mask…

May 17, 2013 By TheLifestylista

GOT DRY, LIFELESS HAIR but want SOFT, SHINY, GORGEOUS HAIR? Save money with this hydrating A-list, DIY Kitchen deep conditioner… It’s only ONE ingredient 😉

1) Peel a RIPE avocado (it MUST be ripe!) and get rid of the skin & the seed.
2) Get a bowl and use a fork to smash the avocado into a smooth pulp. Put the bowl to one side.
3) Get your hair totally wet, really let the water run til your hair is SOAKED! Then blot the extra moisture off to leave your hair damp.
4) Partition your hair into 6 sections and massage the wonderful mashed avocado pulp into each section – focus on the ends of your hair (usually drier and more thirsty for moisture!)
5) Put on a shower cap and leave on for up to an hour sitting in the sun OR if you have a dryer or heat cap use that (over your shower cap) for 30 mins.
6) Wash the avocado mask off your hair using cool or luke warm water.
7) Shampoo and condition your hair as you usually would. (If you can, try a sulphate-free shampoo).
8) Look at yourself in the mirror and smile. You’re beautiful!

WHY AVOCADO?
This tasty treat contains essential fatty acids and a cocktail of vitamins (Vit A, B Vitamins, Vit C, Vit D, Vit E) and minerals (inc potassium) which penetrate deep, deep into your hair follicles to moisturize, strengthen and improve your hair’s elasticity. The nutrients in the avocado hair mask also protect your hair and promote healthy growth.
Use this simple avocado hair mask to restore your hair’s natural shine and texture and save yourself some $$$ too.

Just because it’s simple doesn’t mean it’s stupid 😉

I’m here rooting for you!
love,
The Lifestylista
xox
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GOT BAD BREATH and you're out on a date… Need to get rid of it PRONTO?

May 16, 2013 By TheLifestylista

GOT BAD BREATH and you need to get rid of it fast..?
Here’s a quick stop gap method you can use even when you’re out of the house… squeeze or suck on a lime or lemon and swill the juice around your mouth.

***The citric acid kills the stinky bad breath bacteria, leaving your mouth smelling clean and fresh!***
(Be sure to rinse with water after to get the citric acid off your teeth so it doesn’t erode your tooth enamel!)

No point having sexy clothes, great hair, sophisticated perfume if your mouth smells like an outhouse! LOL. Girl, I have so got your back and nobody else is going to tell you so remember this tip – when you need it, it’ll save your life 🙂

HOW TO CHECK IF YOU HAVE BAD BREATH
1) Lick the inside of your wrist, let it dry and smell it… If it doesn’t smell of anything – great. If it smells like a dinosaur’s behind, you know you’ve got a problem.
or
2) Cup your two hands over your mouth and nose and breath out fully… Smell air you breathed out… is it stinky or is it sweet?

I’m here rooting for you.
love
The Lifestylista
xox

CELEBRITY SECRET: HOW TO LOOK SEXY & FABULOUS IN SKINNY JEANS

May 15, 2013 By TheLifestylista

You love the look of blue skinny jeans on your favorite celebrities but you think they won’t be flattering for you?

Let’s face it, for most women there is nothing more traumatic than going to a store to buy jeans!

The problem is, so many women don’t know the celeb style secrets that make looking good in skinny jeans a breeze!

Let’s fix that now! Give the tips and tricks in this article a try and you might find yourself looking fierce & fantastic in a pair of skinny jeans!

DEFNITION: Skinny jeans fit snugly along the entire length of your leg from your hips right down to your ankle. They create the illusion of long, lean legs.

A DARKER WASH

You will find a darker wash to be more slimming and it’s also much more versatile. It can be casual during the day and dressed up for a more sophisticated evening look. If you’re curvy, avoid the distressed look with bleaching, tears etc. because it will make your thighs look bigger. Stick with plain dark wash jeans.

STRETCH

If you go for some stretch in your jeans – Lycra – you will find that they are much more forgiving to your curves. They expand and contract just where they need to.

STYLING:

The key to making skinny jeans work is choosing the most flattering tops and accessories to go with them.

TOP:

Proportion is crucial when you wear skinny jeans! Don’t go for short or tight tops. Wear a LOOSE, FLOWY TOP – the volume will create a visual balance the tightness of the skinny jeans on the bottom. Dolman sleeve tops, empire waisted blouses, flowy tunics… these will not only balance the skinny jeans but they will also cover your waistline & behind AND not cling to your tummy.
FITTED JACKET or BLAZER that comes below the hips – this can give your skinny jeans flattering and sophisticated look
COLOR – Blue skinny jeans can act as a neutral foundation for your whole outfit and so you can add color with your tops.
If you want to draw the eye away from your hips and thighs, you can accessorize using a big necklace or a fabulous headband.

SHOES

Fabulous footwear is a must with skinny jeans! Wear with heels because this will extend the lines of your legs in the skinny jeans and make your legs look longer and leaner. The heels will also lift your behind so it will appear even perkier! You can wear flats but if you are curvy, be aware that wearing flats will make you look wider than you are.

BELT – if you have an hourglass shape you want to show off – use a stylish belt at your waist to pull it in.

LENGTH

Go for a little more length in the hem when you’re wearing skinny jeans. A bit of scrunching at the heels is a good thing. It’s stylish and it makes your skinny jeans NOT look like leggings!

When skinny jeans work, they really work. You can become a sexy, skinny jeans siren if you just give these tips a try. I’m here pulling for you.

If you have any comments or questions, do leave them in the box below.

love

The Lifestylista

xox

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GOT BIG EYE BAGS YOU WANT TO GET RID OFF? CHANGE HOW YOU EAT, SLEEP and TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN…

May 12, 2013 By TheLifestylista

CHANGE HOW YOU EAT:
If you want to sock it to water retention & swollen eye bags then cut down on alcohol and salty foods.
Salty foods are the biggest culprit here and alcohol makes you retain water like a flipping sponge! There’s a direct relationship between how much alcohol you drink and the water you retain… Try drinking a glass of water for each glass of alcohol you drink.
This is serious! After years of water retention, you can actually stretch the skin in that area so your eye bags become permanent…

CHANGE HOW YOU SLEEP:
Gravity is no joke! If you sleep on your front or on your side, the fluid collects around your eyes and you are much more likely to wake up with eye bags… Some people who sleep on e.g. their right side, find that their right eye bag is much bigger than their left… (fluid collecting overnight). And if you want to prevent the pooling of fluid in your eyebags, sleep on your back and elevate your head by adding an extra pillow.

SKINCARE ROUTINE:
Be VERY GENTLE with the thin skin underneath your eyes – it’s easy to damage. And, please keep your skin moisturized if you want to preserve your skin’s elasticity…

A QUICK WAY TO GET RID OF EYE BAGS
Get a cold spoon (soaked in ice water or put in the freezer for a few mins) and rest it on your puffy eye bags… (Some people use cut raw potato or cold soaked teabags or cucumber).

OTHER CA– — USES OF EYEBAGS: Your eye bags may also be caused by allergies (in which case try an antihistamine) or they may also be caused by fat pads (inherited or brought on by by age).

Eyebags or no eyebags you are beautiful girl!
I am here rooting for you.
Keep your questions coming.
love,
The Lifestylista
xox

Want your clothes to look much more expensive than they are..? #FrugalFashionTip

May 11, 2013 By TheLifestylista

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