NEW Haircut and Keys to the NEW house

Wow, I feel like I havent posted an outfit post IN A WHILE. which is 4 days to be accurate. Bloggy world has been quite lately - no? This is what I wore to work today! Had few client meetings and rest of the day comfortably sat in my chair and worked.....

First time pairing navy with brown, usually I go with white with brown or pink with brown. This outfit was not planned and so I think it is a good job done. I didnt think these 2 would gel well. But they are like best buddies now - brown and navy are buddies now!!

Beautiful lace on the back of the shirt

and some detailing on the front and necklace

Tonight was productive, right after work, I had contacts appointment. I have decided to not go for laser surgery yet. THEN spontaneously I got hair trimmed, colored and styled and this is NEW ME!

Its nothing drastic, but I am trying to grow my hair and didnt go for a trim for like 4 months! But then today I spontaneosly wanted to go get a trim. So now my grey hair are covered in balck dye  and ends trimmed (From now on, I am not  damaging my hair anymore - no heat, regular trims and etc.)

AND ALSO we got keys to our NEW HOUSE today. I feel rich for some reason ! I will have a bigger bedroom now and HAVE A bed and a dresser! and I am very greatful for it.

AND THEN its time to go to bed now and I am blogging........such as a life of a blogger! Its a good life, I am not complainig :)

TIPPY TUESDAYS #10 - Fake the look of beauty sleep

Happy Tuesdays folks!

I mean there are several benefits to sleeping proper hours but you know sometimes life comes between and we don't get good sleep - the following some simple tips will help you look put-together and look more revived. So here we go:

FASHION:

1. Put on a bright colored top/dress/jacket to put some life and energy to your face :) Its funny how all of us look nicer in different colors so try it out. 

2. If you are not really in the mood for colors, you can always put on a chunky color beaded necklace (The Bigger the better) on a black/white neutral top. If not necklace, put on earrings - like vibrant colors or the crystals studs - kinda like people put on nice jewellery when they are going out somwhere - it makes you feel special and It will make you look a little put together! :)

HAIR:

1. Also think about wearing your hair up in a bun/pony tail/messy bun - whichever way you like. It kind of forces people to notice your features and look up in the eye. Once your hair is up and done, its done! You know its tempted to let hair down and cover the face with bangs and such. But if you really pull the hair back you will feel more awake.
2. Try putting nice colorful flower pins or headbands in hair - it feels all girl-ish and put together in no effort really!

MAKEUP:

1. Concealer is so important. I think for most people its in their everyday routine. I use Maybelline Dream Mousse, try to put it all the way up to your lashes. Trust me, if you cover to the top area where the lashes kinda start- it will look nicer and I learned this trick from a magazine. Dont just cover where its dark, go to the very top! You will look polished if you do that. (Check out My Most Used Products post to check out what other products I use in my morning routine)
2. Use the lightest colored eye shadow all over the lid. Try to stay away from the dark/deeper shades. Use masacara and curl those lashes - makes your eyes look awake.
3. Try using white eye-liner on the lower waterline. If white is too much, try peachy shade or beige color - will cover up all the redness
4. This one is my favourite - put on blush on those cheeks - i love coral blush from ELF. I use it almost everyday. It contributes to the glow on your face. You can use the red, pink hues types, whatever you like :)
5. Lipgloss does wonders toogain, I am not trying to say don't get as much sleep or look these are the alternatives to sleep. Because I think sleep is really important but I know sometimes even when I do have great sleep, I don't look well-rested you know.  These were just some of the ways to perk yourself up and on your way to have a better day.

What is your tip for looking awake for days - when you haven't rested well but still look put together? 

Tippy Tuesdays #4 ( 20 Beauty, SKIN, HAIR Tips)

I use Vaseline to remove my eye makeup - nothing works as great as it does and it is only $4 at a department store! and olive oil works just as great!

 
Secret for shiny beautiful hair - use this mask once a month - Take 2 cups of hot water, add rosemary, 1 green tea packet and 3 tablespoons of olive oil and put it in your hair for half hour - you will notice the difference. I have frizzy, wavy hair and I try this and I have never used any other hair conditioner from the store!

Use warm honey and put it on the face for 15 minutes and your face will be a smooth like a baby

If you run out of shaving cream, take a little bit of olive oil and rub it in where you are shaving, it will work just as good if not better!

For softer feet (Spring/Summer is just around the corner!!! ) - take your favourite lotion and massage it over clean feet for 3-5 minutes. The take 2 plastic bags and wrap them around your feet for 2-3 hours! You will have amazing soft feet ready to rock in sandals!

Drink up! Drink 2 litres of water everyday.  Its great for your skin, hair, overall health in general :)

Take your old tooth brush, put a little bit of vaseline on it and expoliate your lips with it. I do it, they are much less chapped that way.

Do those favourite pair of heels and do they irritate your skin? - here is how you can fix this problem: Take a wax candle and rub it under the strap, or the back corner of the shoes and then wear the heels. The candle will coat the shoe material and wont cause any more irritations.

Use magazines in your tall boots so they can stored straight to maintain their shapes and you made a great use out of your magazines!

Take your favourite lipstick and take a blush brush and rub it in the lipstick and use it as a cream blusher for your cheeks.

If you have dark circles, cut up 2 round pieces of kiwi, place it on eyes for 10-15 mins, it will reduce puffiness also.

Use yogurt as a mask for face, it brightens and lightens up the spots.

To keep eye shadow from creasing, eliminate as much oil as possible from your lids. To do it, use an eye shadow base or pressed powder before applying color.

Wear sunscreen everyday to avoid sun damage to your skin.

When covering up blemishes, select a color for what you're covering up. For example, orange-tinged concealers counteract blueish under-eye circles. A mint-green concealer hides the redness of a pimple. The idea is that concealers act as neutralizers. Unlike foundation, concealer is mostly made of pigment, so you need only a little bit

Refresh your makeup by spraying your face with water. While your face is still wet, start reblending the foundation, powder, or concealer you already have on.

Easy on the foundation. Makeup used to cover up pimples tends to clog pores and cause more blemishes. Try using a concealer with a zit-zapping ingredient like salicylic acid.

Breaking out? Use a deep-cleansing mask once a week to rid your skin of impurities and dead skin cells that may be clogging pores.

Apply a clear topcoat Topcoat helps extend the life of your manicure. You can use the base coat as a topcoat. Do brush topcoat on and around the edges of nails as well, it's an extra seal against chipping.

Last but not least - take up yoga or meditation to reduce your stress levels.

                                                                         And Smile!