MY 3 FAVORITE SUMMER 2011 TRENDS

One of my favorite 2011 Summer Trends is the Maxi Dress! These dress are long, comfortable, and just down right adorable. The one thing about these dresses is that you can dress them up or down. If you are going some place fancy, you just add the added accessories and the right shoe and your're ready to go. So yes! This is my number one pick for my favorite trend. I sure hope the Maxi Dress stays around awhile!

My second favorite 2011 Summer Trend is the all in one romper. Another relaxing and comfortable fit. Great for a hot summer day outside.

Third, but not least just the plain white Tee with skinny jeans. This is really an all time favorite. I really do not think this style will never go away. This too can be dressed up or down. Throw on your boyfriend cardigan or blazer jacket and a nice pair of heels or just your favorite pair of tennis shoes. This outfit is very versatile.

This concludes my 3 favorite fashion trends for the Summer of 2011. Let me know what your favorites are! Feel Free to comment below.

What do you think about the "Pony Tail?"

What do you think about pony tails? Do you think of pony tails as something boring or a thing of the past? Well think again because pony tails have been around since before most of you were even born! I will always love the pony tail look. I think it will be around as long as we are on this earth. Celebrities such as Beyonce, Tyra Banks, Janet Jackson, Mary, Mary, and many more sport the "pony tail" on the red carpet. Different celebrities have their own version or style to the pony tail and I will show you a few. Create your own personal pony tail style and place your picture on the comment section. You may just be featured in my next blog!

The "Sheer Nude Lip"

When choosing the shade for your color skin, remember that your lip color is as important as your skin tone. If your smile is usually a bright, rosy color, go for the beige cream mix. If your lips are closer to your natural skin color, then your color will be a pink or coral. If you chose taupe, sometimes that will make your skin look like you do not have lips. If your lips are always or sometimes chapped, exfoliate with a gentle sugar scrub. Video coming soon on how to make your own exfoliate at home with some natural household items.

Dancing For Weight Loss

Dancing can help you lose weight, but not a substantial amount. Dancing is light, physical activity. Unlike exercise, dancing fails to provide any resistance or serious challenge to the muscles.

Another critical aspect of weight loss is the proper diet. You can not depend on exercise alone to lose weight.

Dancing is great, but it can be included as an activity other than workouts. Dancing can help you relax and keep extra fat out when combined with exercise.

Different types of dances help develop different kinds of muscles. For example, Salsa, requires your lower body to be stronger and muscular. While, the Flamenco requires foot work, hands, and torso twisting. There are different forms of dances like latin, classical, hiphop, jazz, freestyle, pole, and much more. An hour of a dance session can help you burn 200-400 calories, where as running for an hour can help you burn more than 600 calories an hour.

Thanks for reading!

Pedicures

Almost 50% of women between the ages of 18-49 have received a professional pedicure before the age of 25.

Pedicure Do's

• It is best to schedule a pedicure in the morning.
• Bring your pedicure utensils to the salon. If the utensils are not properly sanitized, bacteria and fungus can move from person to person.
• Use a pumice stone, foot file, or exfoliating scrub. After soaking feet in warm water for at least five minutes.
• Use a toenail clipper. Manicure scissors and fingernail clippers can increase the risk of ingrown toenails.
• Use an emery board. File lightly in 1 direction.
• Apply an emollient-enriched moisturizer to keep soles soft.
• Use a rubber cuticle pusher or manicure stick to gently push back cuticles.
• Use fingernail polish to paint toenails.

Myth's Concerning Beauty that is True??? Or is It?

As I was reading several articles concerning beauty looking for a blog to write about, I came across a very interesting article. The article was about myths concerning beauty that are not necessarily true, or is it? According to Cosmopolitan.com, these are 3 myths that are totally false:

1. Eating Chocolate and greasy foods makes you break out. According to New York City's dermatologist, Diane Berson, the only foods that may exacerbate acne are sushi, shellfish, and soy sauce. These all contain high amounts of iodine, which has been linked to inflammation and breakouts.
2. Dry Skin Causes Wrinkles. Wrinkles from collagen breaks down far below the surface of the skin which is right where dry skin occurs. Moisturizers can improve the appearance of lines, though by temperature, plumping the parched skin around them. Sun exposure is the #1 cause of collagen degeneration. It is suggested that if you looking for a good wrinkle protection, look for one with sunscreen and an anti-aging antioxidant like Vitamin C.
3. Cold water will shrink your pores. Cold water constricts blood vessels so skin only feels tighter according to Dr. Hirsh. When pores are clogged with oil and dead skin, they look bigger. A product with salicylic acid cleans them out. Pores also stretch when you lose collagen. Sun breaks down collagen, so wear Sunscreen.

Hope this article was very informative for you. As always consult your physician for any major questions you make have. These are the opinions of the above mentioned as well as me and are not necessarily true.

Is Your Makeup Making You Sick???

You'll be surprised to discover the ugly creatures that live in your beauty products. Find out what you need to do to fight these germs and look great.

Microorganisms can live in your cosmetics creating unhealthy conditions that can make you sick and not to mention, ruin your skin!

Among the most common bad guys found in makeup is Staphylococcus Epidermis (staph infection), the cold sore causing strain of herpes and mold.

Some of the things to consider are:

1. Thinking twice about testers
2. Don't double up
3. Start with a clean slate and wash your hands
4. Give your brushes a bath
5. Know the signs of makeup contamination
6. Learn to let go

I will include a video to explain this article. This is just a summary.