Beauty 101: Simple Skincare Secrets

Lupita N'yongo

All summer long, my skincare goal was to recreate the smooth glow of Lupita N'yongo's gorgeous skin. Lupita's skin is so even and rich that it can make any girl enviable. However, not even the strongest products would give me the perfect glow. So, of course, I went on a Google search to find my answer. That answer ended up being two basic necessities: water and sleep. I never realized my lack of sleep and water, especially during the summer, and how much it impacted the appearance of my skin! I made it a goal to drink at least 16 oz. of water a day and get in my bed by 10 p.m. on week days. After 2 weeks of this new ritual, my skin began clearing up and looking a bit brighter. Today, my skin feels smoother and looks visibly brighter. So, I literally took it back to the basics of skincare.

1. Water! Skin is like a plant that needs a lot of water to keep it hydrated. As I increased my water intake for the day, my skin was visibly clearer, brighter, and healthier!
2. Sleep! I never realized how important sleep was to skincare as well as my overall health. Once I began getting a good night of sleep, my skin began rejuvenating itself to a greater health state. I even noticed that I felt more energized throughout the day!

What are your simple skincare secrets?

Golden Globes 2014: My Top 4 Best Dressed

Lupita Nyongo

Lupita Nyongo is perfection! I always love to see her fashion picks for the red carpet because she never misses a beat. I love the form fit of the dress which shows off her subtle curves and beautiful physique while the flowing cape gives me a goddess vibe. No one else, but Lupita, could be my number one fashion pick for the Golden Globes 2014.

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington is one of the most beautiful pregnant women I've ever seen! I love this pale, ivory tone complete with a slight peplum opening that shows off the bump. Kerry's skin is glowing, curls are flowing beautifully, and her entire look is simply simplistic.

Tatiana Maslany

I love this modern take on the 1920's. The shimmer highlights Tatiana's skin gorgeously while giving off classiness and subtle sexiness. Tatiana's beauty look is also a hit! Her lip color is a great shade of fuchsia, perfect for the fall, complete with a wavy updo.

Amy Adams

Amy Adams is a hot tamale in her plunging neckline, red tone dress. The red stands out, yet is still subtle because of the dress's flowing beauty.

Who was on your Golden Globe 2014 best dressed list?