Nail It!!!

Pretty Nails For Spring and Summer


I Love Nail Colors....All of them, there i said it (sigh), i love nail polishes, stickers, nail art, diamante everything, actually when I first started viewing youtube videos I only watched nail art video.(promise). But I must add as well that, with all things artificial which are added to body one must first take care of what is beneath it or better yet, your skin (face if you wear makeup), hair (if you wear weaves, wigs, braids and or extension), nails (if you wear nail polish, gel tips, acrylic tips).

OPI Nicki Minaj "Pink Friday"

Keeping your nails well groomed is an important part in the overall look of you manicure. Once a week or month, if that is more suitable to you, give yourself or have a professionally done manicure. At home care should involve the use of scrub of the back and palm of the hand to remove dead skin cells, a good moisturizer and cuticle oil or olive oil.

Essie "sand tropez"

If your'e nails are weak and brittle, the problem may be that you lack calcium in your diet. Try including calcium and taking vitamins in your daily regime.

LA Girl "delectable"

 The direction in which you file your'e nails is also important to the growth of them, its best that nails should be filed from one edge of the nail to the center, and then from the other edge back to the center. Never "saw" your nails in a back and forth motion. Always smooth long strokes to prevent chipping.




So that's it for this blog i'll probably in the near future do another blog in greater and more pics of a manicure basics with safety, tools and equipment..........Till Next Blog Post.....Take Care &......Nail It Today....Job, School, Work, Life, Love, Relationships.......Ciao :)

20 Ways To Own Your Happiness In 2012 Part 2

As promised i'll be bring to you part 2 of my own your happiness in 2012 series. Happiness is a relative term as if has different connotations to everyone. So in bearing that in mind here goes part 2:


11. Stop being idle.


12. Stop thinking you're not ready.


13. Stop getting involved in relationships for the wrong reasons.


14. Stop rejecting new realtionships just because old ones didn't work.


15. Stop trying to compete against everyone else.


16. Stop being jealous of others.


17. Stop complaining and feeling sorry for yourself.


18. Stop holding grudges .


19. Stop letting others bring you down to their level.


20. Stop wasting time explaining yourself to others.




And there goes my 20 steps to finding and owning your happiness...I hope that this can assist someone in some way out there.....till my next blog post.....find and own you happiness in 2012 ....Ciao:) 

20 Ways To Own Your Happiness In 2012

Although the year officially began six months ago, and its now mid year in summer, it never too late to rethink your happiness in 2012. The definition of "happiness' itself is quite relative as different people attach different meainings to what makes them happy and what fullfils the void of emptness of unhappiness in their lives. Happiness for some may be in the ability to get college/university degrees or diplomas, own a car, house, business, have kid/s etc.
      Recently I stumbled over these 20 ways to own your happiness in 2012 and decided to vlog/blog about them these would be a 2 part series as i dont want to overwhelm you guys with info( & too much typing lol :)


1. Stop spending time with the wrong people. (and why should you, time is precious, golden even use it very wisely)




2.Stop running from your problems.


3. Stop lying to yourself.


4. Stop putting your own needs on the back burner.


5. Stop trying to be someone your'e not. (This is sooo cliche, but true)


6. Stop trying to hold on to the past


7. Stop being scared to make a mistake.


8. Stop berating yourself for old mistakes.


9. Stop trying to buy happiness.


10. Stop exclusively looking to others for happiness. 




There will be a part 2 with the other 10 steps so definately come back for more....till next blog post ...take care... and use the 10 steps in YOUR LIFE TODAY :)

Purple Sunset Eye Shadow Inspiration

I get and receive inspiration form, some of the most random places, the beauty of mother nature, sunsets, sunrise, beaches, plants, trees, love, children's laughter and playing, books etc.

But recently i saw this breathtaking sunset that spoke to me, i touched me and i  immediately took pictures of it, and then decided to do a eyeshadow tutorial from the beautiful colors, I should add that purple is one of my favorite colors yayyyyyyyyy:) so below are some pics of the look and check out my youtube for the video. http://www.youtube.com/user/garielle123

Till Next Blog ... Take Care...& Find Something or Some1 To Inspire YOU Today :) 

And So The Summer Is Here!!! Part 2

So as promised in my previous blog and on my twitter page I will continue to give some of my very own tips and tricks of battling the summer makeup blues. Today I feel the need to focus more oily skin and makeup. I personally don't have only skin, probably dry/normal and combination in the summer months.(I find that women in the tropics (hotter climates) misdiagnose themselves with the wrong skin type, due to the fact that we live in a warmer, hotter climate. (As my blog, is new i'll probally have a blog on how-to find your skin type another time).


          Summer Loving Makeup Tips For Oily Skin.

Oily skin is generally characterized by having large pores, roughness and greasy appearance, this is because the sebaceous glands excrete an excess of oil known as sebum, which causes the face to look shiny. Persons with oily skin tend to have a difficult time during summer in keeping their makeup perfect or close to perfect.

  

        1. Cleanse the face at least twice daily with an oil control facial cleanser to prevent dirt accumulation in pores and to the pores clean.

2. Use an oil free astringent to remove excess oil.

3. Moisturize with an oil free moisturizer, that contains a sun protectant factor (spf) of 15 or higher to keep skin from over drying.

4. Use a face primer (silicone free) before applying foundation

5. Apply a foundation that is oil free 

6. Apply an eye shadow primer before eyeshadow application

7. Apply lip gloss and blush

8. Set foundation with lose powder.

9. Through out the day pat your face with oil absorbing sheets or blotting paper, to remove oil without ruining your makeup.

•    ****Management of Oily Skin and The Prevention of Breakouts Requires A Healthy Diet and Regular Skincare Routine***

               *****Avoid Products That Contain Oil or Alcohol**** as these will make your skin produce even more oils.

               *****Too Much Oil Mixed With Makeup and Dirt Can Clog The Pores  and Contribute To The Development of Blackheads and Pimples.

Till Next Blog ....Take Care....Beat The Heat :) Gari