WHAT'S YOUR SIGNATURE SCENT?

Hey guys.

I dont I've ever blogged about perfume on here, which is shocking since I'm completely obsessed with perfume and have been for a while! I have a small collection going that I love and am very proud of.
This might seem a little strange but I'm always curious to know what people would have as a favourite Perfume.

Tell you what, I'll tell you mine if you tell me yours!


Basically the picture below contains a picture of my entire perfume collection thus far and the three smaller pictures on the right are the three faves. What??? you really thought I'd be able to pick just one? HA!

1. MAMBO - Liz Claiborne
 - Great perfume and my number one favourite. Mambo captures the rhythm and flirty spirit of the women who wear it. Its sensuality dances across the skin with rich notes of succulent mango, vibrant mandarin and the intense floral essence of ylang. Hypnotic notes of orange blossom, pink ginger, and the seductive aroma of red hibiscus make Mambo more intense. A sensual touch of exotic woods is romanced by the warmth of vanilla and musk, and the fire of sandalwood. AWESOME!

2.  GOLDEN DELICIOUS - DKNY
 - Smells heavanly, and great for a date night or an evening where you want to seem mature and sexy. DKNY Golden Delicious celebrates luxury and splendor with its rich and accentuated aromas of juicy 'Golden delices' apple, accompanied by orange blossom and Mirabelle plum. An opulent floral heart offers a bouquet of white roses, surrounded with Casablanca lilies, lily of the valley and vanilla orchid, while base caresses with notes of musk followed by a sensual woody trail of sandalwood and teak. AMAZING!

3. FOREVER - Mariah Carey
 - Though its a Celebrity Perfume, It actually smells great. Its sweet, sexy and it radiates "pretty" ... if that makes sense! It is a modern and opulent floral rhapsody, opening with neroli, lotus and green apple. Innocent and pure notes are supplemented with accords of tuberose and gardenia at the heart, while the base consists of sensual white musk and exotic wood. Combining notes of white flowers in this fragrance, its creator wanted to create sensual femininity and glamour…DEVINE!

What is your signature scent? 
(let me know in the comments below)

Xox
Sharlene

Get The Green Tea Glow!

Hi! 

You all know that I’m not one to forego my morning cup of coffee. 

It is a staple in my morning routine and I look forward to the flavor and the caffeine that wakes me up each morning. It is especially important to me since I have insomnia most nights and can rarely fall asleep earlier than midnight. BUT…that said, I am going to try and tackle a new challenge this upcoming month… I’m going to try to make the switch from coffee to green tea! 

According to Natural News, green tea naturally contains caffeine. It’s not nearly as much as a cup of coffee, so it will reduce my caffeine intake by about 70%, which I think will help regulate my energy levels throughout the day. I started doing some research about the goodness of green tea and I found some facts that got me really excited to make the switch. Read them below—you just might be tempted to take the green tea challenge along with me... 

•  Green tea has tons of antioxidants. 

 Antioxidants, which can help prevent cancer, are so important for our bodies, according to WebMD. Sip up for a healthy body and a longer life! 

•  Green tea boosts your metabolism. 

 Livestrong reports that green tea can increase your 24-hour energy levels while burning fat at the same time. So, if you can’t make it to the gym one day, sip some green tea and reap the benefits. 

•  Green tea gives your skin a glow. 

 Those antioxidants that also help you fight off diseases will also fight off free radicals that cause skin damage and cause breakouts, according to LaurenConrad.com. This means that brewing a cup of green tea will help to calm your skin if it’s that time of the month or if you are recovering from a bad sunburn!  

How could you not want a cup of this miracle tea after reading those fun facts?! Do you drink green tea? Will you take my challenge and make the switch from coffee to green tea? Get your glow on!

xoxo,

Sharlene

The Best Cake Eyeliners

Frequently used by professional makeup artists, cake eyeliner delivers a dynamic, defined look to any eye makeup. Worn thin, the liner looks chic and classy. Worn thick, cake eyeliner adds instant drama and flirty sex appeal. The best cake eyeliner should not only be easy to apply, but also maintain its precise perfection throughout the day.

Brand

As with any beauty product, what works best for one fashionista might be a fashion disaster for another. Typically, the more expensive a product, the better the quality. While that statement might ring true with certain luxury beauty brands, you’ll certainly be able to find plenty of budget-friendly options that give you a perfect eyeliner look. If there’s a particular brand of eye makeup you always use, you might find that their cake eyeliner works best for you. If you’re not loyal to any specific brand, test a few different brands to find your perfect match. Many beauty stores and departments allow you to test products before you buy.

Texture

Cake eyeliner has a thick, dense texture and a rich, bold color. If the term “cake” conjures up images of soft, fluffy birthday cake, you might be confused on the texture. The texture of cake eyeliner is more like the texture of the dirt that’s caked onto your favorite riding boots. The texture is similar to eyeshadow, yet slightly smoother and denser. The best cake eyeliner has a soft, velvety texture. When mixed with a liquid, it should turn into a thick gel for easy application.

Application

Apply cake eyeliner with a thin eyeliner brush. While some cake eyeliners can only be worn wet, the best cake eyeliners allow two main options for wear. For a subtle smoky look, apply the liner dry. For a cleaner, more sophisticated look, apply it wet. The instructions guide you to use either water or a specialized sealing liquid. Add just a small amount of liquid to the liner on the back of your hand and swirl around until you get a smooth gel. Look for a liner that requires very little liquid to achieve the perfect consistency -- this saves you valuable time and money.

Wear

There’s not much worse than glancing into the mirror at work or during your date to find that your eyeliner has turned into an awful mess. As with all beauty products, there will be some cake eyeliners that stay perfect on your pretty little lids -- and some that don’t seem to stay put for longer than five minutes. Unfortunately, it takes a bit of trial and error to find your perfect match. Look for a cake eyeliner that stays in place throughout the day without smudging, smearing, running, collecting in the corner of your eyes or completely wearing off. When testing out cake eyeliners before you buy, don’t simply test out the ease of application and the immediate look. Instead, spend the whole day in the eyeliner and re-assess before you wash your face for the night. If you still love the look, a quick trip back to the store is all you need to acquire the newest item in your beauty arsenal.

How To Cover Up your Dark Circles Perfectly!! Goodbye Dry and Cakey!

When the circles under your eyes are the first thing people notice, take fast action to neutralize the circles. Watch out, though, because your fix might cause even more problems if you don’t choose a moisturizing product and apply it right. Cover up dark under-eye circles without making them look dry and cakey to create a smooth and flawless skin tone on your gorgeous face 

 1. Wash your face with your favorite cleanser and pat your skin dry gently with a soft towel.


 2. Slather on the moisturizing eye cream under your eyes while your skin is still slightly moist from washing. Rub in the cream gently to the entire area under your eyes.

 3. Apply a light layer of liquid concealer under your eyes, touching the applica
tor oh-so-gently to the skin. Don’t go crazy with the concealer -- start with just a smidgen and use more if you need it.

 4. Rub in the concealer with your clean fingertips to coat the skin and make the circles disappear. Keep going until you work the concealer in completely.

 5. Check your face out in the mirror. If you can still see shadows beneath your eyes, apply another light layer of concealer and work it in again with your fingertips. When your skin looks flawless, you’re almost done.

 6. Add a light layer of foundation over your entire face, blending it into the areas under your eyes carefully. You don’t need to cover the under-eye area with foundation -- you already did that with the concealer. Just blend the concealer and the foundation seamlessly for a perfect look.

 7. Load the makeup brush with the light powder and dust it over your face carefully. The powder will help set the concealer and foundation, keeping it from creasing, drying and looking cakey.






Tips & Tricks: 

• Match your liquid concealer and foundation perfectly to create an impeccable finish!!

Tag For Girls : WHAT'S YOUR MAKEUP STYLE?

I hope you guys have fun with this tag and I can't wait to read your responses!

1. EEK! You've got five minutes to do your makeup for a date. What's your minimum?
2. Pick a trend: crazy cat eyeliner, super hot pink blush, or feathered false lashes?
3. If you had to either give up all makeup for two months or give up your skincare for a week, which would you pick?
4. What beauty products are always in your purse?
5. Are there any beauty products that you keep coming back to throughout the years?
6. Smoky eyes or red lips?
7. Lipstick or lipgloss?
8. Are there any products that you never expected to like but ended up loving?

Here are my answers:

1. EEK! You've got five minutes to do your makeup for a date. What's your minimum? I would probably stick to a little concealer and some eyeliner :) 
2. Pick a trend: crazy cat eyeliner, super hot pink blush, or feathered false lashes? I would say crazy cat liner... Meoooww
3. If you had to either give up all makeup for two months or give up your skincare for a week, which would you pick? I would give up makeup. Its fun but I would much rather keep my skin healthy.
4. What beauty products are always in your purse? mascara, lip tint, lip balm and .. welp thats it! 
5. Are there any beauty products that you keep coming back to throughout the years? urban Decay's Zero Eye pencil! 
6. Smoky eyes or red lips? Smokey eyes! they're gorgeous on anyone!  :)
7. Lipstick or lipgloss? Stick! I'm all for that Matte look, baby!
8. Are there any products that you never expected to like but ended up loving? The really winged out eyeliner with little makeup for the face. I add on some lip colour though. 

Leave your answers to this tag in the comments below!

Tips For Healthy Hair...

As some of you may know, I have had a hard time with my hair's upkeep, and it's not like i just wanted it long or something that normal girls struggle with, i want it thick, dark, long, soft, and shiny. My hair is now just as long as my extensions, so at work, I dont normally use them but everywhere else i do because it gives me thick hair with shine and texture.

 Extensions are one answer, but there are other ways to keep your hair looking fabulous without having to spend so much time and energy on it. I'm new at this and always learning and I just researched these little tips for hair, skin, nails, etc..that I'm eager to try out, Check them out and let me know what you think!

 1) Drink a Lot of Water 

 A basic guideline is to drink half your weight in ounces of water each day. That might sound like a lot, but it’ll keep your skin moisturized and looking amazing!

 2) No Hair Ties to Bed

 Take out those hair ties before you crawl into bed. If they are worn tight while you sleep they can break the strands of your hair and you’ll end up with those pesky fly-aways.

 3) Get In That Nighttime Face Washing

 No matter how tired you are, wash your face with a gentle cleanser before bed. It takes away all of the yucky oil and dirt that can cause acne. Keep some face towelettes by the bed if you need to. It’s better than waking up with a big zit!

 4) Be Kind to Your Hangnails

 I know it’s tempting, but if you pick a hangnail it could damage your nail bed or even end up getting infected, and that’s definitely no fun. Instead, simply clip the hangnail and file until smooth. 

5) Don’t Wash Your Hair Everyday

 Washing your hair too often will cause it to dry out and break more easily. The natural oils help to condition your hair. Try washing every other day to every two days. Follow those 5 easy tips and I promise you’ll get more beautiful hair, skin, and nails. But if you want a little extra help, it doesn't hurt to also take your vitamins.

Glitter Keys??

So I had my house key customised to fit my childish personality a while ago. But now I feel like I've somewhat outgrown the tinkerbell key. I'm constantly using keys for work, and my house key is usually always on me and I panic when I think I might have forgotten it, since I use it so much i thought it would be cute to have cute keys

my creation? Glitter Keys!!! 

This is an incredibly easy DIY that you could do in no time at all. Feel free to get as wild with your glitter as you’d like, just remember to keep the actual key part of the tool free and clear of any grainy glitter...you still want it to be able to do its job!

 For your own DIY glitter key, here’s what you need:
A key (goes without saying, but figured I’d include it nonetheless... LOL)
Glitter of your choice - the size and color are up to you. Mix & match a few different glitters for a unique combo color.
Glue - the stronger the glue, the better, but good old fashioned craft glue should do the trick, too :)
Tape 

Directions: Section off the head of the key that you’re going to cover in glitter.
Tape off the bottom portion that remains so that it stays free and clear of any glue or glitter.
Holding the key by the taped end, cover the head of the key in glue.
Now apply your glitter to the glued tip. Try doing this in a shoebox or pan so that it doesn’t get all over your craft surface.

That’s it! Just allow the key to dry and voila, you have a unique, distinguishable, girly key.

why is it monday already?

I know I should be sleeping since its currently 12:30 am and I have nothing to do. But I cant bring myself to actually get settled into bed and all that .. EVEN though its right behind me.

What is up with today? complete lazy Sunday all day and its now even dragging into Monday.. this is straight up tomfoolery!

Oh well looks like I'll be on tumblr for a couple of hours... smh

PS: I'm craving warm chocolate chip cookies right about now

Red lips? theres a first time for everything.

My cleaning fairy. RIP

I really hate to clean when I'm not in the mood to.
Sometimes (rarely)  I have the inspiration to clean.
Only then will I clean without being asked to do so.
I am not a clean freak, but my mother is. and sometimes
I would like to shoot her in the head. LOL
I'm only kidding folks! ....
seriously though.

Today I am not in the mood for cleaning but I must.
I've been looking for my cleaning fairy so that she can
help me (aka: do all the work while I watch mr. bean).

Its been 10 mins of me trying to find her but I think she took
off on me.
"cleaaannninngg faiirrryy!!"

OMG DISTRACTION... I just got back from kitchen.
I dont even know how long this distraction was lol.
dessert was calling me. and now I really don't want to clean.
Damn you Little Debbie! Damn you straight to hell!
Your little desserts are so tempting!

I just found my cleaning fairy!
She suffocated under the dirty clothes and mountains of magazines...
oops.

I shall try to save her life. .... "c'mon fairy .. c'mon"

*Sigh*.. its too late.
My cleaning fairy's dead. Just seeing the state of my house killed her!
Now I have to do it all by myself!


I'm Sooo sorry lil fairy...
We pourin liqour out for you babe ;)
R.I.P

FALSE LASHES!! omg

My first time wearing/trying out false lashes!!

I got Ardell's #116

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Do they look real?

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