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10 Ways to Look Hot Without Breaking the Bank

2010-07-13T03:06:00.000-07:00

One of the biggest expenses in a women’s budget comes from beauty and cosmetic products. Here are ten ways you can keep looking great without spending a fortune:
Shop at drugstores like Walgreens or CVS. It may seem that it is necessary to shop at big box stores like Wal-Mart to get the best price on cosmetics, but this is not typically true for the following reasons:

Drugstores offer great sales. Each week, scour the advertisement flyers that come with the Sunday newspaper. Drugstores will often have “buy one get one free” or “buy one get one half off” deals. When a product you use regularly goes on sale, stock up and save big bucks.
Stores like Walgreens, CVS, or even ULTA, can save you money because of their return policies. These stores allow you to open a cosmetic product, try it, and then return the used product if you don’t like it. Cosmetic products can be hit or miss. It is a huge waste of money to buy something and then abandon it with 90% of the product left.
I am not sure about other drugstores, but at Walgreens the “beauty advisors” cut out the Sunday coupons themselves and have a stash behind the counter. Buy your cosmetics at the specific beauty counter and ask the cashier if there are any coupons for the products you are buying. Some of the cashiers are lazy and won’t offer them unless you ask.

If you find something you like, stick with it. The cosmetics aisle sings a siren song. There are a myriad of products found there, and each trumpets a different claim (Anti-aging! Anti-acne! Sunscreen! Moisturizing! Firmness!). The endless options can absolutely paralyze you. You will find yourself confused and vulnerable to an impulse buy. Just keep picking the old standards. You know they work. A new product will probably not change your life.
Use a concealer brush instead of your finger. The concealer will go on smoother and offer better coverage. Yet you will use 1/2 to 1/3 the amount you would with your finger.
Buy products that offer “2 in 1″ features. These products can save you both time and money. Here are some examples:

Moisturizers or foundations with sunscreen.
Facial cleansing wipes that remove your eye make-up and also clean your face.
Foundations and concealers that offer “shade matching” properties. These are foundations like Covergirl Trueblend that are able to change color to match your skin tone. This is useful because you may typcially have fair skin, but might occasionally be out in the sun and get browner. With a shade matching product, you don’t have to have different foundations and concealers for your changing skin tones.

In most cases, store brand products work just as well as the pricey department store brands. Cosmetic products are not required to prove their efficacy or undergo scientific testing or approval from the FDA. So much of the higher price comes from sleeker packaging, marketing, and ingredients that apparently come from deep water springs in the tropics.

For example: According to the NYT: “A study of wrinkle creams published last month by Consumer Reports concluded that there was no correlation between price and effectiveness. The study, which tested nine brands of wrinkle creams over 12 weeks, also concluded that none of the products reduced the depth of wrinkles by more than 10 percent, an amount “barely visible to the naked eye.”

The Consumer Reports study also found that “a three-step regimen of Olay Regenerist products costing $57 was slightly more effective at reducing the appearance of wrinkles than a $135 tube of StriVectin-SD or a $335 combination of two La Prairie Cellular lotions.”

Even pricey Proactive doesn’t work any better than a drugstore benzoyl peroxide product at taming acne.

Put your face on a skin care “diet.” Many dermatologists say that putting too much gook on your face is counteractive. According the NYT, Dermatologists are “prescribing simplified skin-care routines requiring at most three steps: soap; sunscreen every day, no matter the weather or the season; and, if necessary, a product tailored to specific skin needs, whether a cream for pimples or pigmented spots, or a vitamin-enriched moisturizer for aging skin. Each product, they say, can be bought at drugstores for $30 or less.”
It is okay to have a couple of splurge items. There are some rare cases where pricier products do work better than the drugstore brands. For example I once tried a friend’s MAC eyeliner and was hooked. It is by far the best eyeliner I have tried. Yet it costs twice as much as the drugstore brands. My solution? I ask for it as a stocking stuffer each year at Christmas. And it is such a great product, it lasts all year.

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LOOK HOT!

2010-06-06T07:59:00.000-07:00

HOW TO LOOK HOT!

There is not a single person in this world who does not want to look good. Getting appreciated by others is a great turn-on for everyone, be it a girl or a guy. However, most of the girls do not want to look just ‘good’, rather looking hot is what they vie for. One of the basic things to keep in mind, in this context, is that looking good is not just about the physical appearance. It is equally necessary for you to have the right attitude to carry off your look. In the following lines, we have provided a number of ways that will provide you girls with the perfect answer to ‘how to look hot’.

Tips for Looking Hot

Perfect Pair of Jeans

The right look begins with the right clothes. Find a pair of jeans that fits you perfectly, as in it should neither be too tight, nor too loose. It should fit at your hips or waist and not crawl up the rear end. Look in the mirror to make sure that the jeans are flat in the front and do not bunch. The fitting should be such that the button closes smoothly and you don’t have to hold-in your stomach.

Matching Tees

Next, buy a figure hugging tee, to go with your jeans. However, the fitting should be such that your bulges do not show, since ‘they’ do not look hot. If you are a little on the heavier side, you can go for a slightly loose tee. Go for colors that flaunt your assets.

Belt Mania

Belts, with a broad buckle, are totally in these days. Buy the one that goes with your jeans as well as tee. Try it on first, to make sure that it fits inside the loops of your jeans and the buckle is not so big that it totally takes the attention off the rest of the body.

Sexy Stilettos

To complete your wardrobe, a sexy pair of stilettos is a must. Remember that sleek, pointed heels can add loads of oomph factor to your look. However, don’t rely on only the looks. The sandals should be comfortable to wear as well. It’s no use buying that elegant pair of sandals, if all you can do while wearing them is trip and wobble.

Chic Hairstyle

Do you know that the right hairstyle can completely change the appearance of a person? Go to the best saloon in your area and get your hair cut in a style that flaunts your face cut. Next, you need to style them up in the perfect way. Nevertheless, don’t go overboard with excessively volumized, teased, curled or sprayed hair.

Right Amount of Makeup

Yes, it is true that makeup can make an ordinary girl look like a diva, but you need to know the difference between the right makeup and too much makeup. Balancing is a must. If you want a heavy eye makeup, keep the cheeks and lips relatively soft. On the other hand, if you are going for a bright lipstick, just apply a kajal and keep your cheeks soft. With flushed cheeks, eye and lip makeup should be minimal.

Seductive Smell
A seductive smell can add the perfect touch to your ensemble. Keep away from floral scents, even too strong perfumes are a big no-no. A light perfume, with a bit of spicy fragrance, will work just fine. Remember that the scent that you wear should suit your personality too.

Right Attitude

Finally, the most important aspect of the look, without which all the others are as good as waste - the correct attitude! You need to have the right attitude to carry off the physical appearance. Otherwise, all the effort that goes into creating the perfect physical appearance will go waste. You should have oodles of confidence and never ever be conscious of yourself.

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2010-06-06T04:07:00.000-07:00

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Fat Popstars - Bad Role Models

2010-06-05T08:54:00.000-07:00

Fat popstars make you want to eat til you pop?

It wasn't long ago that the headlines were attacking the fashion industry for having size 0 models and for thinking it's okay. Fast forward to today and we have celebrities being attacked for having a bit of meat on them. What I say to that is eh??
Poor Jessica Simpson. Divorcee and her music has gotten just a bit shit over the past couple of years and now she is being hailed as the popworlds Chunkzilla. Did anybody think that it was possibly what the poor girl was wearing that made her look a bit heavy? Those high waisted trousers would add a couple of pounds onto anybody's arse. And despite the extra weight (if any) she still looked great! So why is she being attacked? It seems the media want everyone to not be skinny but not have a bit of meat either. Not all of us have time for our daily workouts on Wii Fit!
Mutya Buena of Sugababes and Big Brother fame has also been describe as 'top heavy'. Well according to the cover of Heat magazine anyway. Mutya has always been a curvy woman so why the comments on her size now? Have we reached a phase of people being too fat so therefore need to fuck off until they are skinny again?
And finally, poor Kelly Clarkson. After the slaughtering of her previous album 'My December', which is actually very good, she has gone back to her pop roots and having to suck Clive Davis' arse. Eurgh. Now she is being attacked for being fat and a bad role model for kids. Yes she may choose to wear unflattering clothes and she definately needs to sort her hair but Kelly has always been a plus size. Is this going to be the celebrity version of World War 2? Over a size 10? Get them into a concentration camp and get them down to a size 6 stat! I'd rather they tried to stop the credit crunch.

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2010-06-05T08:38:00.000-07:00

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HOLIDAYS!!

2010-02-15T23:25:00.001-08:00

Hmmm i really dunno what to blog anymore
Last time is was like so easy
come here n thn jus blurt out everything.
say whateva i like
do whateva i want...
Hmmmm.. times have changed since..
well i went to mid valley yesterday with cuz n sisters...
We watched Valentines day..
Ntg fantastic bout d movie.. its jus okay..
Had fun doing crazy stuff lolx.. ;)
went home.. talked... did loads more crazy stuff n had fun 2 d MAX!!! WOHOO..
Cant wait.. gonna go 2 look out point again tonight..
d place damn chunted lar!!!
Aite...
Dats all i guess...

~Elena~

REAL WORLD!

2009-11-20T05:49:00.001-08:00

If you think ur smart
think again
How would it be like
when ur out there in the real world
It's not as easy as you think
Exposure is a good thing
If you dont know how to handle it
You will fall from the sky to the ground
You may be doing well now
but the future
not neccessarily bright
Learning is part of the process
and being locked in all the time
in a tiny box
Wont get you far
Open up your mind
Use ur brains
It's there for a reason
Think for yourself
Some things are there for a second and then it's all gone
If you think you are so great now
where you are is not far
there is a lot more for you to learn
Eventhough i know nobody is perfect
I aint too
For those who think the world revolves around them
think again
Because not always it does
And if you think ur the one right all the time...
You'll be proven wrong
Just admit your silly mistakes..
Dont b proud when ur on top.

This piece is dedicated to:
EVERYONE WHO THINKS IT IS FOR THEM

HOMESTAY!!

2009-10-30T23:20:00.000-07:00

Going for a homestay tomorrow..
Hope it will be fun..
Cant wait.. ....
Dunno watn to write right now.. i guess i'll post more after the homestay:)
Gotta go pack my bags now..
It's kinda long..
5 days..
only will b back on friday i guess...
:)...
cant wait

Birthday!!!

2009-09-07T01:10:00.000-07:00

5th of September.. well that was the day i was born..

In the morning i went for the Youth Awareness Program in my church... Thn they sang me happy birthday song...^.^
Well alot of ppl sms me.....Happy B'day
Sri n Michelle called tto wishhh..
The programme was ok

Thn in the evening we went to 1U
Went to eat in T.G.I Friday
My sister told the waitress it was my birthday..
Thn after awhile a few waitor n waitress came
Thn they ask me to stand on the chair.
I was like.. wht?? Serious arr???
They said it was a tradition that you have to stand on the chair
At first i didnt want to.. so embarassing.....
But my sisters were like faster larr jus stand...
Thn i stand... thn they gave me a chili sauce bottle n ask me to give a speech....
WTC.....
Thn they sang happy birthday... thn the waiter lighted the candle but cant bring the cake near to me cause the aircond was blowing the candle off..

So he stand on the opposite side of the table n ask me to blow... so far how to blow..
Thn later i blow a few times adi still cannot thn he bring closer to me abit thn can blow adi...
Thn they sang some song damn fast dun understand wat they singing
But kinda cool larr the song...
So fun..lolx..

Btw.. thx for the wishes everyone....

~Elena~

School Holidays!!!

2009-03-19T04:15:00.000-07:00

Wohoo.. School Hols are so fun....
On Tuesday, me, my sisters n my cuz went to Mid Valley. We watched Marley and Me. The movie is really nice and the ending was so sad that my eyes teared. After the movie, we walked around widow shopping till my mum came n we went more shopping. We only went back at about 9 o'clock.That was really tiring but fun hehe. We were there at about 10.30 in the morning and we went back so late. Can't believe it.
On Wednesday I stayed home n did all my projects n homework and all the other stuff. At about 5 o' clock, my dad sent me to the National Library. I felt kinda weird coz I was there alone. I went in and started searching for the stuff. Walk here, walk there at last I found it all near the photocopying place. Everything was there about Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad. So I just photostated the whole thing. My mum couldn't pick me up yet so I went to the borrowing section and was looking at some boooks till it was time to go.
Today, Thursday, I followed my mum to her office and helped her with some work. Did some saya gemilang latihan or else my mum will keep giving me lectures. After that we went to Pavillion. Ate at Subway n went shopping but didnt buy anything just window shopping. Bought J.CO n went to pick up my sis from KLCC. Came home n now Im typing it all out...Hehehehe.

Ok thats all for now...
Bub bye.

Elena

Accidentally deleted my BLOG!!!

2009-02-22T07:34:00.000-08:00

Crap larr... I accidentally deleted my blog... now I have yo start all over again
I lost all u ppl's links....
CRAP!!!
.....
Arghhhhhhh
Ok btr get started n go find back n do everything up..
Luckiily 2morrow no school..
LOL
Ok bye...
Mus go do now..