Summer Series: Beach Beauty Tips

Kelly Rowland and friends

It's summertime which means it is also time to hit the beach! No matter what every girl still wants to look cute and be the beauty of the beach and all you need is a big smile, confidence, and these tips!

1. Sunscreen! Even if your not going to the beach you still need sunscreen to protect your skin from the UV Rays and prevent skin cancer.
2. Shades! Shades help shield your eyes from the sunrays and are also a cute accessory. Try out shades of different shapes and prints to match all your beach looks.
3. A Hat! A floppy hat or a fedora is great to keep the sun from beaming down on your head. It also is so chic and adds style to your beach look.
4. The Perfect Swimsuit! A swimsuit that flatters your body and makes you feel confident will help to make you the beauty of the beach. Be sure to make sure that your not falling out of your suit, but that the suit is accentuating your body instead.
5. Go Natural! The only make-up you need at the beach is a smile especially since there is so much water the make-up will run down your face. If you must wear make-up, make sure it's water-proof !
6. Bring a Toy/Play a Game! Try build a sandcastle or bringing a volleyball or a frisbee to the beach and form a game/activity with other beach goers. A kind inviting personality is always beautiful, plus beach games are always fun!

Remember just to have fun at the beach and your inner and outer beauty will shine!

Don't forget the sunscreen!

Beauty 101: Tips for Healthy Skin

Jourdan Dunn

I am in love with supermodel, Jourdan Dunn's skin! She has such a natural glow and smoothness to her skin which only enhances her make-up. Just about everyone wants skin just as gorgeous so here are some tips:

1. Drink more water! Water hydrates the skin and will even help out with hair growth and your overall general health.
2. Take your vitamins! Vitamins help to nourish you and give you back nutrients and minerals you may be lacking, there are even vitamins specifically for skin.
3. Pull your hair back! It's great for your hair to generate natural oils to give it a nice shine, but it's not always great to lay on top of the skin. Try pulling your hair up or back away from your face.
4. No make-up! Try going without make-up for at least one day each week and let your skin rest and rejuvenate.
5. Make a routine! The best thing for staying on a good track to healthy, glowing skin is to make a routine. Wash your face, exfoliate, and moisturize should be included in your schedule.
6. Keep your hands off! Don't touch all over your face because oils and bacteria will do major damage to your skin and cause breakouts.
7. Listen to your skin! If your skin becomes dry from product lay off for a little bit and minimize the product use.
8. Moisturize oil-free! Always use an oil-free moisturizers during the spring and summer season, no need for any extra oil on our faces.

Gorgeous skin is always in!

Beauty 101: Lana Del Rey

Lana Del Rey is absolutely gorgeous in this photograph. I love her look and style, she is very retro. Lana Del Rey also has an amazing voice and was featured in an issuse of Teen Vogue and is on the cover of UK Vogue. The photograph above showcases her natural glow and beautiful, flowing wavy hair. The white flowers add innocence to the look, but doesn't make it too young. They are perfectly placed and just the right amount. Lana's beauty is just amazing to me, it reminds me of a 70's flower child. Her make-up is natural and she is sporting defined eyebrows and heavily lined eyes which create an alluring look. Check out Lana Del Rey and recreate her beauty look, it's fabulous!

Confidence Booster #4

Demi Lovato has been oozing confidence lately and it's beautiful. She embraces her new curvy body and loves herself. She also talks about her personal problems and shares how to deal with them with others. Taking a tip from Demi, share your feelings and help others. Helping others gives you a statisfaction of knowing you may have helped someone and it makes you feel great leading to better confidence. Sharing your feelings let your emotions out instead of keeping them bottled up inside which only leads to feeling worse. And we can't forget to mention Demi's picture above, it's gorgeous. Demi's head is up and shoulders back giving off a great confident and stand out vibe while still being relaxed. She is beautiful and the perfect role model for gaining confidence. Get confident ladies!

Natural Beauty Challenge!

Every girl is a natural beauty, but sometimes it tends to get a little damaged. Our hair may break off or gain split ends and our skin might break out like crazy! The challenge is to renew our natural beauty and look good for summer and the days beyond.  Week One will officially begin 2-11-12, but anyone may start whenever they feel the time is right. Sometimes we need to prepare for the beginning and with the Natural Beauty Challenge we're going to prepare by going back to the basics. For the next few days be sure to wash your face in the mornings, at night, and even in the middle of the day if it is neccessary. Also, lay off the heat and try wearing your hair up to protect it from any future damage. Get ready for the challenge to begin!

Get The Look: Adele At The Grammys

Adele's look is beautiful, classic, and perfect. A girl has to look good winning six grammy awards in one night. Not only does Adele have an amazing voice, but she shows women all shapes, sizes, and looks are beautiful. Adele has a rollerset hairstyles and a statement red lip to stand out amongst a sea of celebrities. To rollerset your hair, you must first wash your hair and roll it in hair rollers. The size of your hair rollers depend on your hair length. After your hair is all rolled up, sit under a blow dryer until your hair is completely dry, then unroll your hair. If you used smaller rollers, your hair will come out in spiral curls, big rollers result in big, bouncy waves. After your hair is complete, slather on some red lipstick, heavy black liner, and dramatic falsies. The look can work for prom, formal occasions, and any special events.

Confidence Booster #3

Be fearless! Just for one day, weekend, or even an entire week take risks. Sometimes confidence is about doing the unexpected or trying something new. It doesn't just have to be a new fashion or beauty risk, but anything from rock climbing to taking crazy asking your crush to hang out. Confidence has many different sides to it and for some girls trying new things is a part! You don't even need to do anything too crazy, if your still scared or on the shy side, try reading out loud in class or telling a new joke at the lunch table. Risks are differet for everbody and so is the meaning of confidence. Whatever works for you, go for it chica. Boost up your confidence!

Beauty Tip #4

Wipe your face girlies! After a long day of hands touching your face, sweat, and of course make-up, your face has been through an ultimate dirt war. Keep your face clean throughout the day by using rice paper to absorb the extra oil or a facial wipe that doesn't remove make-up and moisturizers. The cleaner you keep your face, the better your skin will look and feel. Your make-up will also look better on cleaner, clearer skin. And do not just concentrate on your face, but your entire body by using moisturizing lotions and staying away from  very hot showers which can dry out your skin. Lovely skin is a must all year long, and especially since spring and summer are coming!

Confidence Booster #2

Stand straight, shoulders back, and head up! No one can just become super confident overnight, but acting confident is a start. The more confident you look, the more people will believe you are, and after your inner self will become just as confident as you look. Looking confident makes you look 3X better and even a little taller and who wouldn't want that?! Especially if your having a bad day, standing tall and feeling like the Queen of the World will definitely help the confidence meter boost up high.