Fabulous Lashes

Your eyes are one of the first things people notice when looking at you, so you better be able to flaunt those lashes. Your eyes need to pop and those lashes must be long, big and full. In order to do so, you must have some type of technique to work with or you're going to have to suffer through false lashes on a daily basis.

How to fake it:
1. Begin with the magic tool, the eyelash curler. Position the curler as close to the base of your lashes without pinching the skin. Clamp down gently and hold for a few seconds.
2. Move curler a little farther out, towards tip of lashes, and lightly press again. Do this twice more until you reach the tip of the lashes. (If your lashes are thin, this is where you would coat on a primer)
3. Take mascara and hold the wand at the base of your lashes. Wiggle slightly from side to side the brush through to the ends. Repeat this about three times to each eye letting mascara dry between coats.
4. After each coat of mascara, brush the top quarter of your lashes with an eyelash comb to create the feather-like look. To avoid smudging, do a coat with waterproof mascara.
5. Even more volume, glue a false lash to the outer corner of each eye at the lash line.
6. Hold the wand vertically and swipe across your lower lashes from inner to outer corner.

That's the secret to full lashes, now go flaunt them!

Peace, Love and Mascara
AJ

Let Fashion Go To Your Head

I am a huge fan recently with hair accessories whether it's a headband, extensions, and most importantly hair bows. This allows you to amp up your look easily and inexpensive. Hair bows have been around for centuries from Alice in Wonderland to The Sound of Music, and recently they have been making a bold statement. Celebrities like Rhianna, Lauren Conrad, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry have been showing off their bows lately, and I am in love with this cute style.

How to Wear: Lots of ways. Wearing them not too perfectly makes it look most modern. Keep it askew or on one side of your head.

Where to Buy: Forever 21 and Claire's have great selections for a cheap price

Make Your Own: Buy ribbon and a hair barrette and tie together to create an original look

Have Fun!

Peace, Love and Bows

AJ

Flawless Complexion

Most concealers do one thing only, cover up dark circles. This can be a hassle when trying to cover redness, spots and imperfections. That is a hassle you don't have to worry about anymore with Red Points NOC-Out Cover-Up Compact. This compact includes three different formulas with three different textures to allow you to solve each and every problem.

Red Guard (RED)- neutralizes the appearance of redness

Spot Cover (SALMON)- heavy pigmentation to cover spots

Eye Disguise- (BEIGE)- conceals discoloration under eye and eyelid area

Use this compact either as an alternative to foundation, or after foundation for flawless skin. I use it on a daily basis to help even my skin tone.

Peace, Love and Concealer

AJ

Target Cellulite

Ahh the horror, cellulite! A problem that 80% to 90% of women have because of how our fatty tissues are formed. We hate it, we try to get rid of it by doing 100 lunges a day, but does it ever work? You can try millions of creams to "get rid" of cellulite but nothing ever works, until now!

iQ Derma's FIRMACEUTICALS is my favorite firming body gel. It helps decrease the appearance of cellulite dimples, enhance the appearance of firm skin, and stimulate the breakdown of surface fatty tissue. This is not promising wonders that can't happen, it is simply stating that it will help reduce cellulite by firming the appearance of your skin. It does exactly that.

When I used this product, I noticed a dramatic difference in my cellulite prone areas. I use this product twice a day, once after the shower, and another before I go to bed. After using this product for a week, I noticed a firmer look to my legs. I know FIRMACEUTICALS is not getting rid of my cellulite, but it still works wonders on my problem areas. Great product to try!!! Buy it on iQ Derma's website at http://www.iqderma.com/.

Peace, Love, and Cellulite

AJ

Special Report

I was reading my newest issue of Glamour magazine and came across the article, Sneaky Things That Mess Up Your Skin. There are 8 skin spoilers that could be putting your skin through hell and don't even know it, but I am here to help.

1) Don't- Go to Bed With Makeup On
If you can't get to the bathroom to give your skin the care it needs at night, keep cleansing pads in your night stand to clean as you sleep.
2) Don't- Get Squeaky Clean
Don't over exfoliate, it can cause irritation. Exoliate once a week.
3) Don't- Eat the Wrong Foods (or eat too little)
Make sure you're eating whole grain, dairy foods, fish and nuts to get your biotin an omega-3 which lead to healthy skin. Don't forget your antioxidants in berries and spinach too
4) Don't- Smoke
Simple!
5) Don't- Skip Sleep
When skin doesn't get its fuel, it can become dull, you can break out, and no one wants dark circles under their eyes. Strive fro 7 hours of sleep, and turn off your computer and iPhone, it can cause you to toss and turn.
6) Don't- Lose or Gain the Same 10 Pounds
If you yo yo these 10 pounds over and over again, your skin can become saggy.
7) Don't- Mistake Rosacea for Acne
You want to treat Rosacea
8) Don't- Skip Fun
If you're not having fun, you will have more stress which will lead to more breakouts.

Eight things standing in between you and beautiful skin! Enjoy!

Peace, Love and Beautiful Skin
AJ

My New Purifying Mask

This PCA skin purifying mask is my new exfoliating weekly mask. It's easy, smells great, and doesn't feel like its ripping my skin off when I apply it; it's perfect. The micro-fine pumice gently smoothes skin texture while helping unclog pores. It has a blend of algae from the Red Sea, French Clay, and red wine extracts that leave my skin soft, bright, clean and detoxed. All the girls in my apartment have been using it, and we have seen a dramatic difference in each of our faces. Call this number to learn more, 877-PCA-SKIN

Peace, Love, and Purify
AJ

Morning Routine

Goodmorning Beautiful. It's time to rise and shine and start your day. I usually do the same routine every morning, shower, wash my face, moisturize, brush my teeth, then begin with my makeup, but after trying some of these products in our BeautyFix kit, I have added a few things to my moringing routine.

The first is Aromatherapy Neroli Water by Kerstin Florian. After I wash my face and shower, this spa in a bottle is the perfect refreshment to my skin and leaves me relaxed and tention free which is just how I love to start my day. The spray is a pure floral water derived from the bitter orange blossom, which is known for soothing, relaxing, and relieving anxiety. You can use this spray as your daily toner without the cotton pad. I also bring this little bottle of happiness with me during the day. If I get stressed or my skin needs a boost of hydration, I spritz my face. Buy Neroli Water online at www.kerstinflorianusa.com.

The next product I use every morning is Pur-Lip Comfort by Pur-Lisse. After using the Neroli Water, I use this daily lip nourisher to leave my lips feeling soft, kissable, and hydrated. This petroleum-free lip moisturizer helps dry, chapped lips with fruit butters and vegetable oils providing healing benefits. I use this every morning and thrughout the day when my lips need a little TLC. It also is great to use before you apply your lipgloss or lipstick, it gives your lips moisture. You can buy this great product at www.purlisse.com.

Peace, Love, and Theropy
AJ