Jamaican Queen Look of the Day

Electrifying Strawberry 'n' Lime Look of the day!

Hey Divas! Here a fun summer look that I created with neon pink and green. It is an 80's throwback with a 2012 twist. I have also entered this look into the:

Circular Insanity's Electrifying Eye Makeup And Pick Your L'Oreal Ambassador Contest!!

Sooo if you like this look be sure to vote for it @ https://www.facebook.com/CircularInsanity !

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Hey Divas,

Need advice?  Have any burning questions that you want to ask? Want to try a new product, but don't know if its worth it? Want to submit a guest post? Have a tip to share? Want to just know more about me? Would like to book me for makeup services? Any and everything else under the sun?

You can contact me a few different ways:

• Email me @ DClemonsmorgan@gmail.com
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Deflate Your Puffy Eyes

Didnt get much sleep last night? Sagging, tired, droopy eyes? Well i've got three solutions that probably wont cost you a dime!

1. Frozen spoons

Place two clean spoons in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes. Place up under your eyes, birectly on the part thats puffy. Hold for 1-2 minutes.

  2.  Green Tea bags

Seep two tea bages in hot water as if you were preparing tea, Remove the bags and place on your eyes. Leave them on for 10-15 minutes.

  3. Preperation H.

It sounds a little weird, but a thin layer of this hemrroid cream works wonders on baggy eyes.

Enjoy!

How to protect your hair when Swimming

Swimming is a great exercise. Its fun and relaxing too. As these summer months approach many of us will be taking trips to the pool. And while we may be having a good time, our hair- not so much. Choline can be detrimental to the hair. I remember as a child, I went to summer camp one year where we swam every day, at the end of the summer my hair was 1/3 shorter, damaged, and life less. But don't worry, this doesnt wave to happen to you. There are things you can do to help protect your hair while enjoying a dip in the pool.

• Keep your hair in a protective style such as braids or cornrolls.
• Wet your hair with fresh water and then apply conditioner before you enter the pool. Because you hair is already wet, it will not be able to absorb as much of the chlorine. The conditioner will also act as a protective barrier.
• Wear a swimming cap. These rubber caps are inexpensive and can be found in the sporting goods section. It will not keep all of the water out, but it will definately help.
• Wash and condition your hair as soon as you exit the pool.
• Use the recipe below to treat your hair if you swim on a regular basis.

 

All natural Choline Treatment:

You will need:

1. One egg
2. 1/3 cup Olive oil
3. Peeled Cucumber

In a food procesor or blender, puree all of the ingredents. Apply to the hair and let sit for 10- 15 minutes. Rinse.

The truth about Foundation Primers

Using a foundation primers is an important step in applying makeup. They  moisturize, even out skin tone, absorb oil, provide a barrier between makeup and face, and help makeup stay in place and last longer. Some of the "best" foundation primers on the market today are made by  Bare Escentuals , Smashbox, Clinique, Laura Mercier, and MAC just to name a few. Not only are these primers good, but they are expensive. Most ranging upwards of $30 for a very small bottle.. This can be very problematic for Divas on a budget. However I have a solution that the beauty companies do not want you to know about, one that you may already have stashed in your medicine cabinet.

Yes- Milk of Magnesia

Tips for applying:

• Make sure you use a good moisturizer before applying the M.O.M
• Use a cotton ball, round, sponge, or make up brush to apply a thin layer of the M.O.M all over your face
• Do NOT apply to the eyebrow or lid area.
• Let the M.O.M dry fro a few minutes
• If you see any white spots simply brush them away with your hand.
• Once the M.O.M is fully dry, apply your foundation.

Other Uses:

Milk of Magnesia can be used as a face mask to control oily acne prone skin. After washing your face, Simply slather the M.O.M thickly all over your face. Let it fully dry and then rinse off. BOOM instant face mask!

L.A. Colors Polish Review

I am no nail tech, but I can do a mean pedicure and a decent polish. Today I will be reviewing L.A Colors Color craze nail polish and their Art Deco Nail Art. First off let me start by saying that if you have ever purchased L.A. Colors in the past they are SUPER cheap. Yes, you can find this brand at most big name dollar stores. However, Some of their products have Great quality that you wouldn't expect for the price.

One of these products are  Color craze nail polish. L.A. Colors have a wide assortment of colors, all of which are very bold and vibrant. The colors I used were Nuclear Energy (Purple), Energy Source (White), and Glistening Purple.

I also used the Art Deco Nail Art in Hot Pink and Fuchsia

In order to achieve the look I got, I used about three coats for the white and two for each purple. The polish glides on easily and is not watery at all. The Art Deco is pretty simple to use as it serves its purpose to create simple nail art designs with the thin brush provided. However, LA Colors needs to rethink the quality of said brush. When I wiped the brush to attempt to use it with another color, the whole thing fell apart! Other than that I had no problems.

I have read reviews from others stating that the polished chipped alot. I did not experience any chipping until about 2 weeks after application. That is excellent wear for a product which only costs a dollar! If you do decide to use this product and experience chipping, I would recommend you use a quality top coat over the polish. 

Overall I would recommend buying the polish as the quality and colors are very good for the price. However I would say Skip the Art Deco and opt for buying a few nail art brushes that can be reused and wont fall apart.