Isme: Beauty and Fashion

"The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years"

When it comes to a question of age are you more likely to be identified as growing old gracefully or seen with the stigma of being a sight for sore eyes? Perhaps as far as you’re concerned age really is only a number and dressing in an age-appropriate manner or behaving accordingly is a worry not worth wasting your time over?

As is often the case when matters are open to debate, it’s often the extremes at both ends of the scale that spring to mind. Images of mini-skirted women in their mid-life come to the fore, along with too much flesh on display and an irascible inclination for hitting the nightlife hotspots. Similarly, at the other end of the scale sits the stereotype of a woman who is past her prime, invisible in elasticated waists, sporting the statutory shampoo and set. Being perceived as one of life’s Peter Pans is viewed with as much disdain as being an old has-been.

Men can quite often get away with so much more than women and are judged far less on their appearance. Inappropriate behaviour is excused more readily, irrespective of age, and the assertion that men generally age better than women is practically a self-perpetuating myth.

Perhaps this is because men tend to have thicker skin than women in more ways than one. Collagen production drops dramatically during the menopause and this, combined with the fact that a man’s skin contains more collagen than a woman’s in the first place, tends to mean that the signs of ageing are accelerated in a woman when compared with those of a man.

Generally speaking, men also seem programmed to care an awful lot less when it comes to their appearance. They tend not to trouble themselves with the trivia that women do. Looking to the catwalk to work out what style is in fashion this season and dashing to the shops to get the latest dresses with sleeves are considerations that barely register on the masculine radar.

Age, although merely a number, can bring with it a certain amount of wisdom. Appearance is ephemeral and the earlier we learn to recognize that fact, the better. Sadly, it seems that it’s only as we get older that we appreciate the obvious. Life is all about spirit and character, the captivating factors of an individual’s personality that make them the interesting and appealing person they are. “Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.” -We want Sleeves

Enhancing Your Beauty with Eye Lash Extension

"I only have to do three things to look halfway decent, 

curl my eyelashes, fill in my eyebrows and put some lipstick on."

My Second time with Eyelash Extension

 If there's one thing i like most about makeup, it's making my eyes more expressive. A thin line of eyeliner in black or brown that will greatly define my eyes and make them appear more brighter and with the magic of extensions - creating an illusion of thicker lashes.  

They say that long eyelashes are considered a sign of femininity in many cultures. Some are born lucky to have long lashes but most of us need a little bit help, including me. I have a thin and not-so long lashes so i really envy those with natural long lashes. So when my sister told me that we're gonna do some makeup thingys and eyelash extension, i agreed at once. You can view my first eyelash extension experience HERE
it was really cool!

Depth and intensity, drama and expression come to the eyes so having a thicker and longer lash will really make you look even more beautiful. 

Eyelash extensions can make your eye look intense and romantic with the right eye makeup. Don't overdo. it is best to wear soft eyecolors during the day and dark colors will fit in the evening look.  Curl your lashes to make it look more natural and appear brighter for a more youthful look.  Apply mascara, if desired. Try it for yourself and see how more beautiful you can be.

For wonderful set of Eyelash Extensions, you may visit Lash Design.

"From an unusual shade of eyeliner and long flirty eyelashes, 
to a brighter lipstick and a bit of sparkle across the cheekbones.    
Makeup is the grown-up equivalent of dressing up." 
 

Makeup: Smoky Eyes with Eyelash Extension

My sister wants to improve her makeup skills more so she attended Viana Mendez' makeup class. She got also a discount coupon at Groupon Philippines. (a lot of great deals here.)

I am not a kind of girl who wears makeup all the time (im fine with powder/blush-ons sometimes) but i really enjoy and love it when my sister always choose me as her model (no choice hehe!)  So this is one of the many times that i become her model when she practices her makeup artistry. (weeee!) The goal was SMOKY EYES EFFECT with eyelash extension.

She bought this brush set for 2,400peses (discounted) 

This is unbranded but it's soft especially the blush-on brush, it's really nice.  My sister wanted LAURA MERCIER's brush set but its for pre-order basis.  When we visited a branch at Shangrila, the LM lady told us that there will be a great deal promo of brush set this coming Christmas season so we're really looking forward to that. Estimate price was 6,000 pesos up.

 

She can't wait for the promo so she bought a flat brush for applying tightline. Hahaha. But it's worth it since it has been her most favorite brush ever. (and now it's missing..aww.)

MAKEUPS USED:

for face

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer

Nichido Loose Power (Ivory Glow)

for eyes

ELF brightening Eye color

Laura Mercier Tightline Cake Eyeliner (black ebony)

Eyelash Extension 

 

 We bought the cheapest brand of eyelashes since it was just for trial makeup. (costs 65.00pesos) You can use any brand you like, there's lots of choices in SM Dept/Watsons.  

TIP: You can use the cheapest eyelash extensions you can get but never use a cheap glue for the eyelashes, always go for the branded one. You'll never know what will it bring to your eyes.  Well to be really safe, buy at shopping malls and beauty stores only.

for lips

MAC lipstick (girl about town)

HOW TO GET THE SMOKY EYES with EYELASH EXTENSION

1. Apply light base color.
2. Blend in darker color, but keep dark color below the crease.
3. You want to trim the false eyelash extensions before gluing it to your eyes. Put it on your eyes and trim off the excess portions. Sometimes the false eyelashes are way too long and that it will give you a very unnatural look. Trim off accordingly.
4. Place a thin layer of eyelash glue on the base of the false eye lashes.
5. Hold it there for 10 seconds to make sure that the false eye lashes are now on top of your real lashes.
6. Apply eyeliner. Make sure to blend the false eyelashes to your eyes. You can use either a pencil or liquid eye liner right at the inner corner to connect.

result

TADA!

First picture was taken with flash, while the other is just with natural light.  The eyeshadow turn out to be like bluish gray but in actual it is silvery black (black fading to silver) it was just the normal smoky eyes, i would love to try the extreme smoky eyes next time.  Yey!

Beauty Tip # 33: Honey Cleansing Scrub

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoon finely ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Mix all ingredients until it become a paste.  Rub gently into face.  Rinse off with warm water.

Beauty Tip # 32: Anti-Wrinkle Honey Mask

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon fresh carrot juice

Mix the ingredients and apply evenly to face.  Leave on for 20 minutes.  Remove using cotton balls dipped into warm water, to which a pinch of baking soda has been added.

Beauty Tip # 31: Anti-Wrinkle Banana Face Mask

1/4 ripe banana

Mash banana until very creamy.  Apply evenly to face. Leave for 15-20 minutes.  Rinse with warm water (opens pores) and then cold water (closes the pores).

Beauty Tip # 30: Anti-Aging Solution

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon honey
1 whipped egg white
2 tablespoon flour

Mix the ingredients well.  Apply evenly to face and leave for 10 minutes.  Rinse with warm water.

Beauty Tip # 29: Beer Conditioner

Beer? Yes! Beer acts a very good conditioner for your hair.  Apply it for 15 minutes and wash your hair.  Your hair will be smooth and silky.

I haven't tried it yet though.

Beauty Tip # 28: Hot Oil Treatment

Massage your scalp with olive oil using your fingertips.  Remain for half an hour and wash hair well.  This natural remedy is an excellent conditioning treatment.  Do this once a week for healthy hair.  It also controls frizz.

Beauty Tip # 28: Treat Brittle Nails

When nails easily crack or break they can be a permanent worry.  Weak nails are caused by general ill health or a protein deficiency in the diet.  Increase your nutritional intake by eating more lean, meat, fish, fresh fruit and vegetables.  Others say you rub garlic into your fingertips or put some vinegar to make the nails strong but im not so sure of that.

Beauty Tip # 27: Sensitive Skin Face Mask

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of dry rose petals
2 cups of boiling water

Steep mixture until cool, but not to cold.  Use cottons balls to apply mixture to face for a few minutes.

Beauty Tip # 26: Olive Oil Mask for Blemishes

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Mix well together.  Apply on face and leave for 15 minutes before rinsing.

Beauty Tip # 25: Face Mask for Acne

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon lemon juice
3-4 drops of rose water

Combine the ingredients.  Widely spread the mixture on the face and affected areas.  Let it settle for 10 minutes and then rinse it off with pure water.  If you have dry skin, then this is not the right one for you.

Lemon has got Vitamin C, a necessary component for keeping skin healthy. Again, not for dry skin.

Beauty Tip # 24: Blackheads and Pores Cleansing Face Mask

This mask will help in getting rid of blackheads and cleansing your pores.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup of melted butter
1/3 cup of skim or normal milk
2 teaspoon of oatmeal
1 inch slice of mashed cucumber
1/4 cup yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoon squeezed lemon

Mix and blend all these ingredients together until it has become a liquid.  Then apply it to your face in a circular motion.  Wash it off after 15 minutes.

Beauty Tip # 23: Anti-Blemish Face Mask

Ingredients:

1 cucumber
3-4 mint leaves
1 egg whites

Put the cucumber into a blender until fine pulp.  Add a few fresh mint leaves and blend together to make a soft paste.  Beat egg white unti stiff.  Add it to the cucumber mixture.  Apply it on your face and neck, avoiding the eyes.  Leave it for 15 minutes then wash it off with water and pat dry.

Beauty Tip # 22: Eyeliner is safe

If you are approached by anyone claiming that eyeliners are harmful for eyes and that they can cause serious damage to eyes and eyesight, it is purely baseless.  There have been numerous search that have been carried out on this particular topic; (as i have read before) however, there has never been an evidence to prove that eyeliners are harmful to the eyes.  Therefore, everyone can continue to enjoy the pleasure of applying eyeliner in order to intensify your beauty and looks.  Eyeliner is perhaps one of the most attracting contraption of vanity.

I am not so into makeup thingy, i only wear makeups during special occasions, but for day makeups, i prefer to just wear a light powder and blush and yeah sometimes, eyeliners, i love 'em!

I use Maybelline's Gel Eyeliner.  Its more easier to apply and it dries fast. It doesnt smudge and its waterproof.

So ladies, you just have to choose the brand of makeups you will use so you wont have any problems, skin irritations, etc. Eyeliners wont harm your eyes as long as you are extra careful in applying it and dont forget to wash it away before you sleep.

For waterproof eye makeup, it may be a lil bit hard to remove with soap and water, L'oreal Eye Make up remover is perfect. You can use cotton buds or a soft cloth for this so it wont be that messy.

Beauty Tip # 21: Hair care

Your hair gets used to a certain brand.  Since your hair isnt living even if its healthy it cant become accustomed for a certain brand of shampoo.  So you dont need to change your brand of shampoo regularly to keep your hair healthy.  Once you got it, stick to it as long as it doesn't gives you hair problems. (hairfall, dandruff itchiness etc)

Beauty Tip # 20: Fast Hair Growth

Way to induce faster hair growth is that you want to keep hydrated.  This means you need to drink at least 12-14 glasses of water a day to keep you really hydrated that will help much your hair to grow fast and healthy-looking.

Beauty Tip # 19: Blackheads away

What to do?

Combine 3 tablespoon of baking soda with 3 tablespoon of water. Rub this solution on your skin or to the affected area.  Leave for a few minutes and rines well with warm water for effective blackhead extraction.

Beauty Tip # 18: Teeth Stainer

Avoid coffee and red wine as much as possible. Both will quickly stain your teeth. Moreover, you can brush your teeth or gargle afterwards.It will prevent the caffeine from staying to your teeth and do the damage.