New Years Outfit of the Day

This outfit was something I came up with to wear on New Years.  I really did not plan on going anywhere but I did step out to the in-laws house for a minute or two.  Starting with the sweater, which was thrifted $1.00 at my local thrift store.  Yes $1.00 and let me blow your mind even more; it had the tags still on it honey! Then there is the black tee underneath and that was thrifted as well for $1.00.  The camouflage leggings come from Walmart for $3.47 and the boots were on sale before Christmas at Rainbow for $10! So all together this outfit totals $15.47 plus tax.  I'd say this was a great deal. What do you think?

Marc Fisher vs. Fioni

Well I came across this beautiful Marc Fisher, snakeskin opentoe, ankle strap shoe and fell in love!  Checked the price of these shoes and they are $89.00 at Macy's.  Well....although I would love to purchase these, right now is just not the time to pay that kind of money for these shoes.  So, after all the drolling I did over these shoes, I looked in my closet and BAM!!  I have a pair of shoes I brought from Payless like last year sometimes.  And they were on sale for $9.00.  Yes you heard right $9.00.  Ummm let me see $89.00 or $9.00....You do the math.  Although they may not be as fancy as these Marc Fisher snakeskins, it was nice to know that I have a shoe that looks similiar and I paid much less.  Let me know what you think.  Does this shoe look a little like the Marc Fisher shoe or not?

A FEW BEAUTY TIPS BY PHONICIA

• Everyone should use an eye foundation such as primer or concealer.  It makes your eye makeup last longer, prevents creases in your eye shadow, and prevents smudges.  This is very important during summer months when you sweat  more and when allergies tend to flare and your eyes are itchy and watery. 

• It is perfectly natural for eyelashes to fall out.  Be gentle with your mascara.  never wipe or pull your lashes.  pay attention to how much mascara you use.  The more you use, the harder it is to remove.  Hint...Stay away from waterproof mascaras, they are the hardest to remove. 

• Eyelash curlers are not harmful, however do not put mascara on before you use an eyelash curler.

• To make your lipstick last longer, pencil your lips with a soft pencil first.  (A shade that is closer to your lipstick).  Apply lipstick over and blot. 

HOW TO USE SHAPEWEAR TO SLIM YOUR BODY

Back in the day in order for a woman to look slimmer, she had to wear a girdle or corset.  Those were basically the only two options women had during that time.  They were so uncomfortable to wear, it was hard to sit down, hard to bend over or to even move!  If you are familiar with that time then you know what I mean.  There are times where you just had to sit down and don't move looking like the Statue of Liberty.  O I don't miss those times!  Well of course times have changed and the invention of shapewear came along, it was like a miracle!  Built in girdles and "suck me ups"! Ahhh!  What a releif!  Now you can buy clothes with a built in spanx.  Most of the time back in the day, most women just wore their girdles on special occassions because of the discomfort.  I mean who could stand like a statue all day everyday! 

Before you go overboard when purchasing your shapewear, because I know you are excited, there are things that you should know when buying.  Don't over do it!  Try to focus on two areas.  For most women it is the stomach and the thighs.  You do not want to focus on thighs, stomach, bust, butt, legs, and so forth!  You will like like a #2 pencil! 

Size it Right.  Shapewear is designed to disguise your bumps not show them.  Go one size smaller than the size you wear.  Picking the right size matters.  You do not want to be uncomfortable.  Try on before you buy if you can and see if it is comfortable for you.  You also do not want to go to big either.

Go for Seamless.  Like I stated in the last paragraph, Shapewear is designed to disguise your bumps.  You also do not want everyone to notice that you have a girdle or "suck me up" on!  If you are wearing shapers that show do not wear see through clothing such as lace.  No one wants to know you have a girdle on.

Handwash for Longer Use.  If you want to maintain the shape of your Shapewear, I suggest you handwash instead of putting in the washing machine.  Handwashing not only maintains the shape of your shapewear, it tends to last a little longer than normal. 

Thanks for reading this article.  These are the views of the staff at PK FASHIONS only. 

Author, Editor, Owner-Phonicia P Keller
http://www.pkfashions.net/

BASIC MAKEUP TIPS

1. Foundation:  Your makeup foundation should always match your skin tone.  One way to test this out is to try a small amount of yellow based foundation and a small amount of pink foundation to see which one stays on longer and stays natural.  Another way to test and see which colors match your skin tone, is to try a cheaper brand.  Stores such as the Dollar Store and drugstores carry cheaper brands that will not break your  pocket, especially when you are just testing products.  For oily skin, you should use an oil free foundation.  If you have dry or normal skin, try using a creamy moisturizing formula.
2. Covering Up Dark Circles:  When trying to cover dark circles, use a concealer a shade slightly lighter than your foundation.  you need to apply foundation first and then concealer under the eyes and then the inner area.
3. Eyeshadow:  Before applying, put a little foundation or powder under the eye lid.  I personally use concealer as a base.
4. Mascara:  Roll brush upwards when you apply mascara.  Let dry before adding a second coat. 
5. Lips:  Use a lip liner or pencil and that matches your lipstick/lipgloss.  Do not go outside the lines of your lips.