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Pinterest Announces Beauty Search According To Your Skin Tone

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Whether you’re looking for an interior design of your future house or a styling tip, you know where to go to. That’s right! Pinterest is an image sharing social media platform for images, and GIFs.

Recently the company announced its newest search capability and that is beauty search. Not only can it seek for inspirations but it helps you find them according to skin tone. Now when you search for something beauty related, Pinterest will offer an option to choose a skin tone “Pick a skin tone range to narrow a search”.

"Pinterest is the home of inspiration, but it's hard to be inspired if you don't feel represented," said the company's Annie Ta in a statement. "With these updates, Pinterest is becoming a more inclusive place to discover and shop for beauty ideas. No one should have to work extra hard to uncover personalised ideas, and all should feel welcome. A more diverse Pinterest is a more useful, positive and powerful one." The "search by skin tone" tool is also part of Pinterest's AR Try On feature, which lets users search for lipstick shades and try them on virtually; the feature is only available in the US for now.

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Cardi B Shares Her DIY Avocado Hair Mask and Rice Water For Styling.

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Repeat with the music.

Rapper Cardi B is a non-trivial beauty influencer. Bright nail art with rhinestones and incredible length is the most noticeable part of the singer's image. But this time Cardi delighted fans with helpful hair care tips. The video with a detailed recipe for the mask was watched by over 6 million subscribers.

What to do?

Comb through dry hair first. If they are tangled, apply conditioner. The hair will become soft and easier to comb. Next, apply a mask.

How to prepare the mask?

To prepare the mask, you will need a blender. Combine the pulp of one avocado, 2 eggs, a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise (Cardi uses avocado oil mayonnaise) and pour castor oil over the eye (about 2 tablespoons).

Apply the resulting mixture to your hair. For greater thermal effect, place a plastic bag or shower cap over your head. Try to keep the mask as long as possible so that the ingredients are well absorbed. Rinse the mask with water.

After the mask, apply rice water to the hair. To do this, soak the rice in plenty of water for a day. Use the spray bottle and spray hair with the rice water.

Wet hair Cardi recommends winding on large curlers and drying it with a hairdryer. At the end of the treatment, style by pulling out the hair with a coarse brush.

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1 Billion Dollar Deal For Charlotte Tilbury

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Barcelona-based group Puig acquired British make up brand Charlotte Tilbury. Several beauty giants like Estee Lauder and Japan’s Shiseido were among the interested to buy the brand know for it’s celebrity clients and glam aesthetic. Charlotte Tilbury was found in 2013. This becomes one of the biggest deals in the beauty sector.

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7-Day Fit Challenge From the Editors of Gazette du Bon Ton

With social distancing remaining to be part of our lives for unknown period of time, we thought it would be great to share with you some of the routine things we do as part of staying at home. One of those is exercising and staying active. Since you can’t find an excuse to not being able to make it to the gym or yoga/pilates class now, how about challenging yourself, like we did, to a 7-day Fit challenge. Instead of sitting on that couch eating chips and watch TV, set a goal to tone those muscles. Thank us and fitness guru Holly Dolke at the end of the 7 -day challenge. Let’s begin.

1. First, warm up with 1 minute Jumping Jacks

1. First, warm up with 1 minute Jumping Jacks

2. Squats ( 1 minute)

2. Squats ( 1 minute)

3. Plies Knee Pulses ( 1 minute)

3. Plies Knee Pulses ( 1 minute)

4. Lunge Slider ( 1 minute, 30 seconds each leg)

4. Lunge Slider ( 1 minute, 30 seconds each leg)

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5. Leg Pulses ( 1 minute, 30 seconds each leg)

5. Leg Pulses ( 1 minute, 30 seconds each leg)

6. Next up Bridges ( 1 minute)

6. Next up Bridges ( 1 minute)

7. Leg lift, Tap + Drop ( 1 minute, 30-seconds each leg )

7. Leg lift, Tap + Drop ( 1 minute, 30-seconds each leg )



8. Bicycle Pulses (10 each)

8. Bicycle Pulses (10 each)

9. Mountain climbers ( x20 )

9. Mountain climbers ( x20 )

10. Straight Leg crunches (x20)

10. Straight Leg crunches (x20)

Heel touchers (1 minute)

Heel touchers (1 minute)

Congratulations! 11 minutes of your day and you’re on your way to toned body and good energy. Repeat these exercises every day for 7 days and you will start seeing an improvement.

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Staying Fit In The Time Of Coronavirus With Supermodel Anne V.

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Anna  Vyalitsyna, also known as Anne V. is a supermodel best known for her 10-consecutive-year appearances (2005–2014) in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She has appeared on the covers of Vogue, ELLE, and Glamour. 

Today Anne is a single mom to a 4-year-old Alaska Cahan, model and fitness motivator.
At a time of uncertainty like today when people are spending much more time cooped up at home, cooking and staying fit as a way of relieving stress. Anne V. loves being active and one way to connect with her fans Anne chooses through fitness and exercises. She shares her daily routines on her youtube channel and Instagram. And not just that! From time to time, Anne invites inspirational people to join her for a conversation or an exercise. Her latest guest is a British-born American author and motivational speaker Simon Sinek. Be sure to follow Anne’s IG live feeds and her youtube channel for motivation and inspiration.

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Danielle Lauder Unveils Make Up Collection

Danielle Lauder, the actress and great-granddaughter of Estée Lauder, will launch a seven-item makeup collection with the brand. Her collection is named Act IV — inspired by her heritage as a fourth-generation Lauder, and to her acting career.

Danielle Lauder for Joliegazette. Photo: Amaris Granado.

Danielle Lauder for Joliegazette. Photo: Amaris Granado.

Danielle is first an actress and recently had a role in a short film Estée Lauder produced with global ambassador Karlie Kloss. She also just recently starred in a music video called Bubble Gum on Count the Clock.


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The It Necklace of This Fall

Parisians are choosing one of their own for their favorite pieces of jewelry. The pearl necklace that meets the chocker accessorized with Christian Dior’s favorite symbol. J’adore yet?  Maria Grazia Chiuri once referred to Parisian woman chic with the feisty attitude as the Teddy Girls (think pleated skirts, leather jackets and/or cropped trousers) In short it’s a must have piece of jewelry.


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Makeup Looks from Runways

Makeup Tips from Spring 2019

When you follow runways, don’t just look at the outfits. Watch the trends that are displayed in makeup as well. Here is what designers showed on the runways during spring 2019 runways.

Smokey eyes by Tom Ford

Smokey eyes by Tom Ford

Natural Victorian-inspired makeup by Brock Collection

Natural Victorian-inspired makeup by Brock Collection

Foil like lips by Jeremy Scott

Foil like lips by Jeremy Scott

Colorful eyes and lips by Rodarte

Colorful eyes and lips by Rodarte

Cateye by Brandon Maxwell

Cateye by Brandon Maxwell

Colored eyeliner by Christian Siriano

Colored eyeliner by Christian Siriano

Sharp eyeliner by Tibi

Sharp eyeliner by Tibi

Sharp red lips by Escada

Sharp red lips by Escada

Bronze skin

Bronze skin

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Should you massage your lymph nodes?

A good facial can get your skin glowing. But a great one? It could actually detox your entire body.

People are familiar with the body’s vessel system that carries blood to and from the tissues, but few understand there is another equally vital system of vessels that removes cell wastes, proteins, excess fluid, viruses, and bacteria. The lymph system picks up fluids and waste products from the spaces between the cells and then filters and cleans them.

Does lymph drainage massage work?

Lymphatic drainage massage is a highly specialized massage technique that targets the lymphatic system.  Lymphatic drainage massage has great modality for people with fluid retention or swelling from post surgery due to their lymph nodes being removed. “In Korea, facial fitness has long been a part of the skincare industry,” says Alicia Yoon, founder of Korean skincare brand Peach & Lily.

What are the benefits of facial massage on the lymphatic system?

When used in conjunction with topical acne products, lymphatic massage of the face and decollete area can be highly effective due to its ability to prevent sluggish circulation and remove unwanted toxins. This reduces puffiness and keeps our complexion healthy. Here are the 6 key benefits of a lymphatic facial massage.

Is lymphatic drainage massage safe?

For the most part lymphatic drainage massage is safe. With such a light touch, the danger of causing damage to the tissue is slim.

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Iconic Wedding Hair Designs

Are you on the hunt for the ultimate hair do for your big day? We've rounded up some of the most groundbreaking celebrity wedding hair.

Anna Karina at her wedding to Jean-Luc Godard March 7, 1961 in Switzerland via @GettyImages

Anna Karina at her wedding to Jean-Luc Godard March 7, 1961 in Switzerland via @GettyImages

Bianca Jagger at her wedding to Mick Jagger May 12, 1971 in Saint-Tropez

Bianca Jagger at her wedding to Mick Jagger May 12, 1971 in Saint-Tropez

Farrah Fawcett at her wedding to Lee Majors July 28, 1973 in Los Angeles

Farrah Fawcett at her wedding to Lee Majors July 28, 1973 in Los Angeles

Brigitte Bardot at her wedding to Jacques Charrier June 18, 1959

Brigitte Bardot at her wedding to Jacques Charrier June 18, 1959

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Kate Moss

Kate Moss

Audrey Hepburn at her wedding to Mel Ferrer September 25, 1954

Audrey Hepburn at her wedding to Mel Ferrer September 25, 1954

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Anja Rubik

Anja Rubik

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Hermès Cosmetics To Launch In Early 2020

Beauty is a category in which you can recruit new customers

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You love Hermès bags, belts, jewelry, home goods, etc now plan to fall in love with Hermès skincare! It is planned to launch in 2020. The collections are being developed in-house but will be manufactured by third-party suppliers, mainly in France and Italy.

“Obviously, we hope to have the biggest scope possible. We are trying to do it humbly and cautiously, because it’s a big market that’s already full of strong players, and therefore we have to find our place in it,” Hermès chief executive Axel Dumas shared with Business of Fashion on Wednesday.

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The Best Eye Cream According To Me

According to me and my Eye Wrinkles

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Hey Mom? It’s me Gina. Wondering why the heck I have so many wrinkles on my eyes?

This is the question I have every morning I wake up and look in the mirror. It’s “genetics, kiddo”. Yes, I know, but I refuse to give up. I tried many creams, including the fancy and pricy La Praire Cellular eye cream brand and that gave me an eye allergy. I gave up for sometime and ordered Korean eye patches. That helped to look a little fresh in the morning, but still not good enough for those wrinkles. I took to Nordstroms the other day and stumbled upon Lancôme Progrès Eye Cream.

 
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To be precise the sales person at the counter asked if I needed help and I described my problem. To which she said, “Have you ever tried Progres by Lancome?” To be honest I was surprised to hear that Lancome brand could create something out of the ordinary, but her sales skill win me over. I bought myself Progrès Eye Cream and wanna know which eye cream I recommend to all of my friends now?

by Gina Clayton

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Baby Chanco The New Face Of Pantene

 Baby Chanco, an Instagram-famous one-year-old is the new face of Pantene. She has better hair than I will ever have.

All it took a People article mention Chanco jokingly claiming that her hair was worthy of a Pantene ad. Pantene Japan said in a statement that Chanco’s “unique natural born thick hair has been inspiring people around the world to love themselves and to embrace difference”

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Be Hottie like Behati

Best Toning Exercises

Sandra Jersby trains Namibian hottie, Victoria’s Secret model and a wife of Adam Levine, Behati Prinsloo. Only two years ago Namibian model gave birth and she is back on the runway in the best form. Find out what exercises Sandra suggests for your legs and more.

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Natural Make up Look and Tips

Glowing skin is always in

by Karina Kurani

Make up was invented to enhance the natural beauty of women - underline our unique features and enhance our appearance.
While it’s fun to play try on different looks, colours and tones, a no make up make up look is always a good choice for an every day outing with friends. Plus it does not require a lot of time to do and it’s light on your face.

@notyourcomfortzone

@notyourcomfortzone

Take a look at German Blogger Julia Gedimina! She rocks the nude make up look!
 

 
@fitmilenka

@fitmilenka

A little lip color never hurt anybody. Influencer Milena rocks the “ beach girl “ look with a little touch of pink on her lips

 
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@caglar.yildiz

Let’s toss the heavy foundation out the window. Let your beauty shine through!
A light foundation foundation or powder to brighten up the skin and even out the skin tone is all that you will need. We suggest using a liquid foundation , a little bit of concealer under the eyes and you’re good to go.
 

 
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Neutral eyeshadow shade - If you want to achieve a natural make up look avoid dark or bright tones. Apply eyeshadow one or two tones darker than your skin tone, that way it will look seemless and barely noticable.
Don't apply any eyeliner and wear no or little mascara. 

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BEAUTY IS GETTING SMARTER

Geek chic customers are buying more sophisticated and innovative solutions

BY SARAH AUSTIN

Beauty Is Getting Smarter: CES Rundown

Big time beauty companies like L’Oreal and Neutrogena are jumping on tech trends and launching new products to bring a pretty new face to electronics. This year at CES - the annual consumer electronics show that takes place in Las Vegas - there were a wave of launch announcements related to skin health and technology. 

From devices that measure your skin and recommend products, to a smart sheet mask treatment that accelerates the time of wearing a mask down to two minutes, the beauty-tech gadgets featured at CES are sure to make beauty lovers shine.

Here are some of the most talked about products in the beauty tech community at CES this year, followed by the most important information - when and where users can buy them.

Get the perfect tan, and never get a sunburn again

Reapplying sunscreen is an art. Yet anyone who waits too long to reapply sunscreen is violating the first beauty secret of all, which is to always wear sunscreen. But at the beach you are jumping in and out of the water, and on hot days you sweat, so the sunscreen comes off and you forget to re-apply it. In cases like these, how much are you exposing your skin to harmful UV light during a day at the beach? And when should you re-apply your sunscreen? 

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Paul Peros, Foreo CEO says, “Face masks have been around since Cleopatra’s time, but here at Foreo we knew there had to be a better way. After four years in development and many sleepless nights - boom - the UFO has finally landed,” referring Foreo UFO - the world’s most advanced smart mask. Featuring Hyper-Infusion Technology (heating, cooling, and t-sonic pulsations, the UFO offers professional level treatment from your home.

To use the device, simply pop out the plastic ring and place one of the two round paper thin Foreo masks inside the device. Then choose the daytime or nighttime option. Secure the ring around the mask and press the button on top to activate the t-sonic pulsations and LED light therapy, which work in unison to help your skin absorb the mask faster to give you radiant skin. Massage the device all over your face and neck for 90 seconds to finish the treatment.

Now, you can put a fast track to having flawless looking skin by turning a 20 minute treatment into a 90 second treat. 

The Foreo UFO Mini will retail for $199 with free shipping worldwide coming this April in limited supply.

Get Up Close And Personal With Your Skin

Neutrogena's newest technology innovation is like having a dermatologist at home. The SkinScanner tool fits over the top of your phone to take a closer look at your skin. The SkinScanner ultra-magnifying lens has built in LED lights and sensors that collect data on your skin and then delivers all that data to your phone. The gadget has an accompanying app that allows users to track skin moisture levels and other factors like wrinkles and acne. The app will also offer you product recommendations for your skin type based on the information collected by the SkinScanner.

 

L’Oreal solves this problem with it’s skin safety technology. A few years back, the company released the UV Patch, a sticker patch with a sensor in it that syncs to your iPhone to let you keep track of UV exposure. This year, the product is new and improved with UV Sense, a small sensor sticker that fits on your thumbnail and connects to an app where you can get information on your sun exposure. It will even tell you when you need to reapply sunscreen. 

UV Sense by L’Oreal is launching summer 2018. You can buy it on their website, and while they have not announced the price yet, their spokesperson told me it will cost under $50.

Get results from your Mirror

Smart mirrors have been around for some time now. In the 90s, there were smart mirrors that would let you watch TV or check the weather. Fortunately, the mirrors in 2018 have gotten to be much smarter. . For example, HiMirror brings skincare assistance to the product with a built in camera that captures video of your skin and analyzes your skin to track results.

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Using HiMirror, you can track your pores, redness and dark circles under your eyes, all while receiving real time feedback on your progress and goals. It may sound a little annoying to have your mirror point out your flaws, but the upside is that the mirror has some useful information to share about the products you use. For example, you can scan your skincare products by holding them up to the mirror to get notifications on when expiration dates are coming up.

The mirror will also provide all of your skin data and stay connected with you through Alexa. The Mini version of HiMirror has Alexa built in with a microphone and speaker to tell you the weather or play music for you while you get ready.

HiMirror Mini retails for $249 and is expected to be released in 2018 on HiMirror.com.

Speed up your Sheet Mask Routine

Facial masks were a big beauty trend last year, but is lying down for 20 minutes under cold, wet sheets of paper really the best we can do for 2018? I didn’t think so.

Foreo, the company that made the Luna vibrating soap scrub?, is bringing innovation to sheet masks. This is a common mask application process where the mask is applied to your face through a thin sheet similar in texture to wet paper. Usually a sheet mask treatment takes 15-20 minutes, but with the Foreo gadget you can get results in just 90 seconds. Now you can get more mask time because you can integrate this routine into your busy work day morning, rather than planning on an extended weekend skin care routine.

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Paul Peros, Foreo CEO says, “Face masks have been around since Cleopatra’s time, but here at Foreo we knew there had to be a better way. After four years in development and many sleepless nights - boom - the UFO has finally landed,” referring Foreo UFO - the world’s most advanced smart mask. Featuring Hyper-Infusion Technology (heating, cooling, and t-sonic pulsations, the UFO offers professional level treatment from your home.

To use the device, simply pop out the plastic ring and place one of the two round paper thin Foreo masks inside the device. Then choose the daytime or nighttime option. Secure the ring around the mask and press the button on top to activate the t-sonic pulsations and LED light therapy, which work in unison to help your skin absorb the mask faster to give you radiant skin. Massage the device all over your face and neck for 90 seconds to finish the treatment.

Now, you can put a fast track to having flawless looking skin by turning a 20 minute treatment into a 90 second treat. 

The Foreo UFO Mini will retail for $199 with free shipping worldwide coming this April in limited supply.

Get Up Close And Personal With Your Skin

Neutrogena's newest technology innovation is like having a dermatologist at home. The SkinScanner tool fits over the top of your phone to take a closer look at your skin. The SkinScanner ultra-magnifying lens has built in LED lights and sensors that collect data on your skin and then delivers all that data to your phone. The gadget has an accompanying app that allows users to track skin moisture levels and other factors like wrinkles and acne. The app will also offer you product recommendations for your skin type based on the information collected by the SkinScanner.

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To use the SkinScanner tool, all you have to do is put the device over your phone and hold it up to your face, resting the lense on your skin. The technology captures your face and sends information to the app to analyze your skin and recommend products.

The problem with this device, however, is that the app only recommends Neutrogena products. Shoppers may want to buy a variety of products, which means more brands to choose from.

Neutrogena Skin360 App and SkinScanner Tool will release this year on Neutrogena.com for $49.99.

Perhaps more brand agnostic is Lumini, an artificially intelligent Skincare assistant. Lumini is a Samsumg spin off company, so unlike the Neutrogena SkinScanner, Lumini won’t be biased to sell users it’s own products. 

Lumini is a product prototype that was created as part of C-Labs, a Samsung initiative to introduce ideas to the market and gauge the public’s reaction so that Samsung can decide where to further invest their money to generate returns, but also to help improve the gadgets before they are released. Unfortunately, this means that the Lumini is not a product coming to consumers in 2018.

Lumini is a portable device that spots skin problems before they even occur. You take your picture with the Lumini device, and it analyses the information using an AI algorithm. It then sends the diagnosis to an app for you to view. The gadget will identify issues that may be under the surface of the skin, like pimples or freckles that have not yet developed. It can also tell if your pores have increased or decreased. Lumini then recommends cosmetic products based on its analysis and even offers users a remote consulting service with a real dermatologist or skin care specialist.

Another device in the Samsung C-Labs class is S-Skin, which uses a microneedle patch with a portable device to analyze your skin. The microneedle patch penetrates your skin to deliver skincare products like moisturizer while, at the same time, measuring information about your skin in that specific area. The device can measure hydration, redness, and melanin of the skin to provide customised skincare products. The condition of your skin can be tracked over time on the accompanying app.

Yet while Lumini and S-Skin products may be more advanced than the SkinScanner,the SkinScanner is certain to move into production. Lumini and S-Skin are prototypes that are not available at this time. Hopefully these two Samsung products make it to the market by the end of the year, though. In the meantime, beauty lovers have the Neutrogena SkinScanner at the tip of their fingers.

Why CES is the Hotbet for Beauty

Who knew the Consumer Electronics Show would become the hotbed of beauty technology and innovation? While January is the best time of year to announce product launches for tech companies, now beauty companies have added the conference as a must-go addition to the beauty brand’s calendar. CES has had so much traction in the beauty space that they added the Beauty Tech Summit as programming to the conference. As geek chic customers are buying more sophisticated and innovative solutions, brands are taking note of the customer’s demand to add tech to their beauty routines. 

 
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PERFECT BODY FOR THE BEACH IN DECEMBER

READY TO SWEAT? 

Holiday season is here and many of us are planning holiday getaway to tropics. That means swimming suits and perfect bodies. But how do you stay fit when it's freezing outside and all you want to do after work is hibernate in the comfort of your home, eating yummy food and drinking hot cocoa?

How do we get motivated? 
 After a week of browsing instagram accounts of influencers like @emrata model Emily Ratajkowski and model Izabel Goulard @izabelgoulart  I conquered my laziness.
Their perfect bodies and daily commitment to exercise did it for me. I told myself, " I can, too, have those perfect lines on my abs!"

And so it began. Although I had so many printouts of various workout plans,  I had to research again because I wanted to go after specific areas. I had to make it complicated. (I guess it was my way of dragging time purposely to avoid the start.) After searching online I printed out few sets of exercises for my target areas; abs, love handles and bootie, because who doesn't like a sight of good beach bum. 

I began my daily 10 minute workout plan. Yes, 10 minutes is short, but on a daily basis it said to deliver great results. I wanted to take it easy, gradually adding more time and more exercises as I progressed.  I needed to learn to enjoy this torture. I had to learn to love the pain of muscle burning. So while my husband was watching TV in the living room, I would place my yoga mat right by his side and begin exercising. I never had time to watch TV, now I was multitasking. Month later after daily exercises, I finally started  noticing the difference. I felt unbelievable lightness around my waist, my abs started showing side dents I sooo wanted. Wearing skinny jeans became enjoyable.  
The best part out of this experience is as soon as you begin noticing changes in your body,  you will no longer want to sit like a lazy bum and you'll start watching what you  eat and when you eat it. No diets needed, just carefully choose and make decisions about what you put into your mouth.
Patience is the key. It's always best when you have support from a spouse or a friend.  When at times you feel like quitting, they will motivate you to go on. My husband did. Glad I married him. But if your support is not around, sit down, open instagram and scroll through Ratajkowski or Goulart feed. Thank me later. 

 

The most important exercises of all is plunk. Ask any supermodel.  I started with a 1 minute plunk. It's really not that bad especially while watching your favorite TV show. 1 minute gradually turned to 5. Every muscle on your body is working, burning. If you're shaking like a leaf, that's a good sign. Hang in there, you're muscles are cooking. 

 
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Next step is to turn to sideway plunks and just chill there for another minute on each side. If you can make it a rotating one (10 counts, 2 sets) even better. Think about those fabulous ab lines. Picture yourself walking on the beach, that should get you through two sets easily. 

 

 
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Abdominal crunches burn your sides. Work through that burn as long as you can. Think of your side ab muscles, be patient and you'll soon notice those  dents you always dreamed of having. 

 

 

Glute Bridge it baby! Lie faceup with knees bent and feet shoulder-width apart. Raise hips straight up off the ground, engaging glutes and bracing your core. Lower down slowly, creating your own resistance.

No need for weights. You can add them later as you progress. Start with two sets of 10 and hold the last set for a minute. Feel your booty muscles burning as you release. And instead of complaining to yourself how much it hurts, appreciate the pain. Learn to love it. (sounds mazochistcit, but do it)

 

 

 
 
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Get on your knees girl just like Karlie Kloss, bend your working leg and slightly raise to just below hip level. Make sure your stomach and thigh are engaged. Point the toe and imagine you are tapping the ceiling with your foot. Engage only your glute to lift the leg in an upward motion. Start with 10 reps and build to 20. After each set, you can sit back in child’s pose to rest.

 

Lie on your right side, right leg extended straight along the mat. Bend your left leg and place your foot, either flat or on demi-point (heel lifted), on the mat in front of your bottom leg. Lift your straight leg four to five inches off the ground. Feel it burning? You're on the right track.

 

Remember Frog Crunches are your best friends. 20 reps and don't complain.
Start on your back with your hands behind your head and your elbows wide. Keeping your heels together and toes pointed out, bring your knees to touch your elbows as you perform a crunch, bringing your upper back and head off the floor.

 

 
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WINTER MAKE UP TRENDS

By Karina Kurani

Chilly weather, snow on the streets and white chocolate mocha at Starbucks. You know what this means? The winter is here. Start marking your calendars : Advent, Christmas and the New Year are just around the corner. So while we are on the hunt for presents and decorations, let's not forget to look our best. Here are our picks of make up trends and tips for the winter.

 

MOISTURIZE YOUR SKIN.

This tip isn't for the winter only it should be applied all year around. In the winter, however moisterizing your skin is even more critical due to the harsh cold weather and the outdoor and indoor temparature changes. Something light like BB cream is a good to apply before putting on your make up.

COPPER AND SHIMMER EYESHADOW PALETTE. 

This fall make up trend also works great in the winter! A shimery eyeshadow of any color will give your look " a magic touch" If you are feeling brave, put on deep colors such as blue or purple. If you are person that likes a more subtle look then go for a cold tone like grey.A make up artist based in London Yasmin Khan, demonstrates how shimmery copper eyeshadow works wonders!

 

GLOSSY LIPS

If your make up is casual, glossy lips are a great way to turn a casual look into a festive one.

 

 

USE WATERPROOF PRODUCTS:

Anything waterprooff is your best friend in the winter!  Again Due to the temperature changes we don't want our make up to melt of smudge. 

 


 

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A LIGHT TOUCH OF BLUSH ON YOUR CHEEKS

A warm peachy color on your cheek will give your face a nice subtle pop of color.

 
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BEST FALL 2017 NAIL COLORS

The colors of Fall

SHOP DIOR

SHOP TOM FORD

SHOP MARC JACOBS

shop YSL

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J'adior

The unique handclasp to slide in your hand is extremely functional design. Since it’s debut, the crowd is going totally nuts for it’s arrival in stores and by the holy grace of God it’s now available from February 27, 2017.

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Stepping outside their comfort zone, neglecting the traditional rules Dior's  Maria Grazia Chiuri J’adior flap bag. The bag has become a veritable statement bag. It encapsulates the House's new codes: its strap allows it to be carried in the hand, and the J’adior signature in gilded metal represents modern positivity. It's a must have back on many women's list. The unique handclasp to slide in your hand is extremely functional. Since it’s debut, the crowd is going totally nuts for it’s arrival in stores and by the holy grace of God it’s now available from February 27, 2017.

 
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