Top DIY Skincare Masks to Zap Dryness and Renew Your Skin

Having dry skin is never fun. Not only does it cause your foundation to look lumpy and unpolished, but it can lead to skin that appears old and dull. Luckily, there are some easy DIY recipes you can do at home to make your skin radiant and smooth all spring and summer long. Source: Shutterstock Soften with Milk Milk contains lactic acid which is a great exfoliator for your skin, helping to slough away dead skin cells so that your skin is softer and renewed. This is why lactic acid is such an important ingredient in products like skin brightening creams. You can make your own lactic acid face mask with a quarter cup of powdered milk and some water so that you create a thick, creamy consistency. Apply it to your face and leave it on until it has dried, then wash it off with warm … [Read more...]

7 Pretty Makeup Looks to Try in 2016

  Trends to Try in 2016 by victoriamason featuring rms beauty Makeup looks come and go. Every morning you wake up to a new trend. What matters is how they look on you and their newness. The interesting thing about makeup is that you can wear them in different ways for your desired results. The question remains how? If you love eye, lip or cheek makeup or whole face, then look at we have it in store for you! Looking for best makeup looks? All you have to do is select what you love from the 7 pretty makeup looks to try in 2016: 1. Ever Tried White Wings? White wings at the corners of your eyes do it all. Use a mid-sized eye shadow brush. Carefully paint the white shadow for an edgy appearance. If you have dark lashes, then ditch the mascara and finally, brush your lashes to curl … [Read more...]

Why You Should Spoil Yourself This Valentine’s Day

If you think you need to wait around for someone special in your life to buy you something gorgeous this Valentine’s Day, you’re wrong! Give some love to yourself this year and just fuck date - you deserve it. Here are some fantastic ideas for self-pampering and why you SHOULD spoil yourself this Valentine's Day. Get a Makeover Being a mom is a full-time job that doesn’t leave much time for you to spend on beauty and skincare. Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to do it. Ask yourself what makes you feel special when it comes to beauty: is it getting a makeover that boosts your self-confidence, getting a fab new haircut that makes you feel beautiful, or buying yourself a luxurious skincare product? Once you know, go out and do it for yourself! Caring for yourself and looking … [Read more...]

6 Tips to Lose Weight in 2016

There are those people who really want to enjoy the holidays in a unique style i.e. weight loss. This day means something different to others who exploit the diet rule. Eating indulgent meals just because it is Christmas and New Year’s and then later struggle with weight loss after the holidays. The best decision is to lose the excess weight before the holidays begin so you will not have to struggle afterwards. That didn't happen this year, did it? Dr. Rhys Branman, serving Little Rock, AR, offers effective solutions for those looking to address weight concerns before or after the holiday season. In this case, you need to be determined in order to achieve this goal, and lipo cavitation is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses ultrasound technology to break down and remove stubborn … [Read more...]

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Exercising Indoors

Photo credit: https://www.ptpioneer.com I woke up to temperatures in the mid-thirties this morning and I just wasn't prepared. My outdoor run turned into an indoor sweat session.  It's totally perfect for today's guest post by fitness expert Amy Dixon who is offering up tips to motivate your own indoor work out. So what are those super tips for staying motivated – and fit – indoors? Set a goal (but be realistic) - Studies have shown that having a ‘prize to shoot’ for help us achieve better results.  What’s your prize?  Looking good for your wedding?  High School reunion?  Bikini season?  Setting a goal is the first step toward reaching it.  So what are the characteristics of a great fitness goal to set? Pick a buddy – Few things are more motivating than that pal that … [Read more...]

12 Effective Vitamins for Women’s Health

  Untitled #311 by victoriamason featuring framed wall art   Vitamins are essential substances in the body, especially for women. Most of the vitamins are found in food that we take, and all can easily be obtained through proper choice of diet. However, some vitamins like Vitamin D are obtained from the skin when it is exposed to the sun. Vitamins are used in the body to maintain the functioning of the cell and its development. Surprisingly the vitamins needed by pregnant women are not the same as those of women at menopause. Food for pregnant women must always contain vitamin B12 and B6. All this is because the nutrients in the body perform the activities performed by the body. Therefore, vitamins and supplements contribute to the normal body functioning. The good news is … [Read more...]

The Audi A6 & More Pieces of Me

This week I'm so excited to have Carylee from More Pieces of Me guest posting over here about her new Audi A6! A gorgeous car to be sure and Carylee proves that fashion and cars are a match made in heaven. Hey, everyone! I'm Carylee and I blog over at More Pieces of Me. I recently acquired this gorgeous 2014 Audi A6 Prestige Supercharge Quattro with the black optic package in Daytona Grey. I got excited to try it asap. I was so flattered and excited when Vicky asked me to do a guest post not only about my new car, but about an outfit inspired by the car! Wow! How fun!  … [Read more...]

4th of July Style Inspiration

Looking for something beyond the red, white and blue that is so prevalent this week?   Sandy, from Fashnboucou, and my guest blogger today offers up a few looks that will really set you apart this holiday. You can dress in patriotic spirit without being so literal. Ditch the cliché red, white and blue, and add some color and prints to your look this 4th of July. Mix the trio of hues with flirty prints and textures, like florals and lace. Make red, white, and blue work together by throwing in a fourth hue and adding a vintage-y mix of prints. I paired a colorful and flirty midi skirt by Saloni with a feminine daisy lace cami. Mixing prints as I did with the skirt and GoJane quilted clutch keep your look unfussy and cool. The neutral accessories won't distract from the bold color … [Read more...]

Running the Distance while battling Lyme Disease

This fitness feature guest post is by Amy Pope Fitzgerald of the blog, Twinglesmom. Read her triumphant and truly inspiring story about living with Lyme disease while being a Mom and runner.   I am ultra marathoner living with chronic Lyme disease. When Lyme first invaded my body, I was in my mid 20’s with my entire life ahead of me. I do not recall being bit by a tick or finding a bulls eye rash on my body. I woke up one day and felt paralyzed, scared and wasn’t sure if I would see my 30’s. … [Read more...]