Magic Wand: Maximize Your Mascara Wand.

Mascara wands...it can make your head spin in picking out which wand is right for you. There are thin, long wands..big, fat, monstrous wands..Spiky rubber wands..and not to mention now, wands in the shape of a tiny ball. Confused yet? Let me break it down for you in the top three wands to shop for by the look you are going for!

The Skinny.  If you are looking for longer lashes but don't want more thickness and volume, this is the brush for you. Thin and long mascara wands are designed to give you ultimate length. I love this style of wand for shorter lashes that are already a little thick naturally. This will enhance the natural thickness in your lashes and extend them out naturally.

The Multitasking Medium. If you are looking for length and thickness but not the clumping, this brush is for you! The perfect medium brushes are thick in nature but have thinner rubber bristles that separate the clumps while allowing you the flexibility of getting the product to the base of your lash. I love this style for lashes that have average length and thickness and want to enhance them and add drama.

The Big Bang. If you are looking for maximum volume and thickness, this is the brush for you. These thick brushes are designed to pick up mascara formulas that have larger molecules and polymers so you can get the most dramatic product evenly distributed on your lash. I love this for long, thin lashes. This really adds depth to and deep drama. I do not recommend this kind of brush or any volumizing formula for short lashes, for it can lead to clumping and making the lashes actually look shorter and stumpy. This formula and style is a must have for the longer, thinner lash.





Rock those magic wands ladies!

Lala xoxo

You're The Bomb!: Homemade Bath Bombs.

Bath Bombs. One of the most amazing experiences to recharge and renew the mind and body. Bath bombs can be simple to the creative and extraordinary. These simple yet luxe little bombs can give you the perfect spa night and can also make a great gift for any holiday. Bath bombs can cost anywhere up to $8 a bomb and I will show you how to make one bomb for under a quarter!

You will need: 

• Baking Soda
• Your Favorite Fragrance or Essential Oil 
• Citric Acid - available online or any location that they sell beer-brewing supplies
• Food Coloring of your choice
• Epsom or Sea Salt
• A mold: Ice Tray, Cupcake tins, any mold you wish

How to Make:

1. Blend two parts baking soda with one part citric acid. Blend well so that the mixture is not grainy.
2. Once blended, add the coloring and the essential oils..(a little goes a long way)
3. Using a spray bottle, spray witch hazel into the mixture while stirring. Make sure your mixture does not become too wet for it will activate the bomb.
4. When the mixture becomes congruent, press into the mold. The tighter you pack it, the better your bomb will be.
5. After a few minutes, tap the bomb out of the mold and let air dry for two hours.
6. Pop into your bath if you would like or wrap in a cello bag and ribbon to gift!

Lala xoxo

So Berry White! : Natural At-Home Tooth Whitener.

The star of this show is the strawberry. Did you know that strawberries are one of nature's natural brighteners? Strawberries contain malic acid. Malic acid assists in lifting surface stains from the tooth enamel. Here is a simple recipe that you can use once a week to lighten and brighten your pearly whites!

1 ripe strawberry
1/2 tsp. baking soda

• In a glass, mash the strawberry and the baking soda together into a paste. 
• Apply the mixture to your teeth with a toothbrush. Leave on for 5 minutes.
• Rince and brush your teeth with your favorite toothpaste. 

Lala xoxo

En Line: Fool Proof Fashion Forward Liquid Liner.

This Holiday Season, the look is all drama and definition. One of the stars of the show is liquid liner in a big way. If you look at high impact liquid liner as intimidating but always wanted to rock it, here is a foolproof application technique to wear this look with ease and style. 

1. Apply an eyeshadow base and eyeshadow in a light cream color all over. 

2. Stencil out your liner with a black waterproof eyeliner. Fill entire upper eye lid from lash to crease with the black eyeliner. Then, draw out the line into a cat eye, angular shape. (Using the pencil to create the shape gives you more control and makes it error proof. The liquid liner is too hard to control at most times.)

3. Take liquid liner and use the liquid liner as a top coat to add definition and shine. 

Lala xoxo

Oats My Gosh!: Three Homemade Oatmeal Masks.

As Fall weather kicks in, our skin looses radiance and moisture. Oatmeal is a natural soother, contains moisturizing properties and is known to give skin a supple appearance while healing dry skin. 

Here is the basic recipe for a great oatmeal mask and two spin off oatmeal masks that are hand catered to specific skin types and concerns. 

Basic Oatmeal Mask.

You will need..

3/4 cup Dry Oatmeal (If you have a food processor, grind the oatmeal. If not, it is not necessary.)

1/3 cup Warm Water 

Mix the ingredients into a paste. Apply on slightly damp skin, leaving on until the mask dries. Remove with warm water. 

Agave Nectar, Lemon & Oatmeal Exfoliating Mask - Normal to Combination Skin. 

You will need..

3 tbsp. Agave Nectar 

2 tbsp. Oatmeal (If you have a food processor, grind the oatmeal. If not, it is not necessary.)

1 tbsp. Lemon Juice 

The agave nectar is a natural humectant, drawing moisture to the skin while the lemon juice is a natural exfoliant. 

Mix the ingredients into a paste. Apply on slightly damp skin, leaving on for 30 minutes. Remove with warm water. 

Strawberry, Apple, Agave Nectar & Oatmeal Clarifying Mask.

You will need..

1/4 cup Oatmeal

1/2 Apple

1/2 cup Strawberries

2 tbsp. Agave Nectar

Apple contains Malic Acid, a natural exfoliator that is gentle and ideal for breakout prone skin. Strawberries contain Salicylic Acid, a natural pore detoxifier and skin clearing ingredient. 

Blend together in food processor or blender. Mix the ingredients into a paste. Apply on slightly damp skin, leaving on for 30 minutes. Remove with warm water. 

Lala xoxo

Long Lashes: At Home Lash Growth Treatment.

The trend in pharmaceutical  cosmetic treatments is lash growth treatments and serums. While these serums do increase lash growth using the key ingredient Bimatoprost. Bimatoprost is a fatty acid that helps to bind prostaglandin receptors that are responsible for growth, strength and stimulation in the hair follicle. Incredibly active and efficient, it also comes with a price tag and even some possible side effects of discoloration of the eye.

As a Do-It-Yourself girl, I get asked often if there is an alternative and you will be amazed at how simply you can stimulate lash growth at home.

A night time routine utilizes Green Tea and Olive Oil.  Green Tea is rich in flavonoids which support healthy lash growth. Olive Oil is rich in omega fatty acids which help to strengthen and condition.

After washing your face at night, saturate unsweetened chilled Green Tea on a cotton ball and apply to lashes and lid. Do not rinse, allow the Green Tea to be used as an eye serum. Apply Olive Oil on lashes and around eye area. This routine is best when used each night continuously as your night time routine.

Enjoy!
Lala xoxo

Make Your Eyes Pop!

Does the thought of applying eyeshadow leave you baffled? Where does that go? What brush makes it do that? What color is right for me? ..I know, I know..it is the number one thing that intimidates women around the world. Here is a simple highlighting technique that fakes out the look of multiple shades of shadows in a simple natural and eye opening finish that only requires one light shimmer shadow.

1. Apply light shimmering shadow to the inner corners of your eyes. 

2. Apply shimmer to the lower lash line, concentrating on the outer corner. 

3. Apply shimmer shadow along the brow bone. 

4. Finish with mascara. 

Lala xoxo