Not everyone is born with the talent for painting nails perfectly. When I first started painting my nails I absolutely HATED it because I was so rubbish at it. I would get nail polish all over my fingers, outside of my nails, and cleaning it up would take even longer than painting my nails. To Read More Visit: http://nailartlove.net/how-to-paint-your-nails-perfectly/...
NAKEIA STALEY SHARES HER SECRET TO STAYING FIT, HEALTHY, AND BEAUTIFUL Dancing is my secret. It has always been an outlet for me to express myself and now it is my way of staying fit. My favorite classes are Dance Fitness and Center Court Jazz. The best part is that I get to incorporate my love of dance with fitness. In addition to dancing, I have cut out fried foods from my diet and I started drinking water with my meals. While it was difficult at first, I am now reaping the benefits. Fried, fatty foods can slow you down and you can’t have that, while being fit and fab! One beauty regimen that I love is to get avocado facials once a month from a local...
Discovering your curl pattern allows you to understand your hair’s unique characteristics, product selection and styling do’s and don’ts. The curl pattern begins at Type 2a all the way to Type 4c. The letters beside each number defines the hair density i.e. “a” = fine/thin hair “b”= medium thick “c” = very dense/thick coarse hair. The 2's Hair types 2a, 2b and 2c consist of a loose wavy curl pattern. This hair type tends to get easily weighed down from heavy products with a tendency to frizz. This hair type does well with sulfate-free shampoos, light silicone-free conditioners and curl enhancing products to help formulate curl definition. The 3's Hair types 3a, 3b, 3c are defined as curly hair. This hair category ranges from spirally curls to coily curls....
MAC 217 Blending Brush This is a multi-purpose brush that can be used to “feather” out the outer V, blend any harsh lines, highlight under the brow, apply a light coat of paint pots as a base, or even apply concealer under the eyes. This is the most versatile brush I have come across, and I haven’t found a cheaper alternative yet. This would be my first brush to buy if I was just starting out. Price: $22.50 Where you can buy: MAC MAC 239 Brush This brush is perfect for packing on eye shadow on the lid- its stiff so it picks up a decent amount of color and also feathers out any harshness in your crease. Price: $24.50 Where you can buy: MAC Smashbox Angle Brow Brush Now...
The shape of your nails frame your manicure. Before you start painting your nails, it’s important to know how to file your nails properly. Learn how by visiting http://nailartlove.net/how-to-file-your-nails-properly/ Original article published by NailArtLove.net...
The ultimate twist on the all American beef burger. You will not miss the beef at all, but what you will miss is all the calories and fat that the beef burger has to offer. ENJOY!! Ingredients: Rosemary Lemon Garlic Mayonnaise 1 cup of light mayonnaise 3/4 cup fresh rosemary chopped 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove minced Burgers 1 pound of ground chicken breast 3/4 cup onion chopped 2 small garlic cloves minced 3 tablespoon of olive oil DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the chicken breast, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Using clean hands mix the ingredients together and form patties. You can make the patties as small or large as you want. Heat a skillet on medium heat with olive oil and cook patties for 3-4 minutes...
Do you have some pretty big things on your plate right now? Perhaps you’re looking for a job or even trying to become a successful entrepreneur? If so, positive mantras and a positive outlook are going to go WAY far for you my friend. As I discussed in last week’s #stressfreesundays article these statements to yourself start as just words and transform into actual happenings. So I hope you’re on your way to mastering positive mantras for your beautiful self. However, now you may ask, “how do you use these techniques to help you when life has got you mega stressin'? Inside you're thinking, "I'm never going to find a job,” "I am so under qualified for my dream job,” “I've been searching for months, and...
Being the daughter of an Army mom, I’ve had the opportunity to travel and live all over the world. However, I love to tell people that I am a Texas born, South Carolina raised, southern girl now residing in the beautiful state of Georgia. Growing up in the south has definitely affected what I eat. Soul Food is a staple where I am from and I am addicted to sweet tea. It is somewhat difficult to eat healthy when every Sunday you are surrounded by the smell of collard greens, fresh fried chicken, and your grandmother’s sweet potato pie, but I have learned that in order to obtain a healthy lifestyle you have to be dedicated and disciplined. Since becoming Miss Black Georgia, I have traveled throughout...
Looks like everyone is back in school now, even adult. For many, deciding on a major or preparing for the work load is not the only thing to think about, but its finding a new hair dresser. So right now, your freakin’ out thinking, “ what am I going to do with this head of mine?” “ If I get a new hairdresser will she destroy my hair?" Many try to space out relaxers, get braids, or even decide to make the turn to becoming natural. But really such a decision can be pretty overwhelming. Transitioning can be a beast all in itself. From finding the products that work best on your hair to finding that style that bests suits you and your crazy schedule can be...
Run Forest Run! I love a good run in the morning. It is a great way to clear your head and give your body an exhilarating jump start. An amazing run starts with great running shoes. To keep from injuring yourself and to get the best workout possible, you should invest in some good running shoes that meet all your fitness needs. Experts say that running in bad shoes can cause damage and stress to your spine, muscles, and nerves. Click on this link to learn how to buy the right running shoes, http://running.about.com/od/shoesapparelandgear/ht/runningshoe.htm As a BGH girl, I also like to jazz up my running shoes, it gives me motivation to run more throughout the week. So, I get shoes with different colors or buy fun...