KNOW THE LIFESPAN OF YOUR BEAUTY MAKE-UP

Beauty products do have a life-span. That’s a generic fact. Chances are that blue eye shadow with the glimmer bits that you bought a couple of years ago has long expired. Here’s a quick guide on the shelf lives of typical beauty products.

Nail polish

Polish is a pretty product and can last up to two years, unless you wear it with fungal infection. Anytime your make-up items come into contact with an infection, they should be tossed immediately. So in the end, use common sense and if it smells funny or looks strange it should be tossed away.

Eye liner

For most experts, it is ideal to throw away liquid eye liner and mascara every three months or so. The only exception is if you have an eye infection; eye infections mean that you need to toss all eye make-up and start over again. And as for pencil eye liner, it can last up to 2 years, if properly stored and sharpened regularly.

Eye shadow.

Eye shadow may last up to three years. A dark eye shadow can double as eye liner. You’ll need a super flat eye liner brush for this. Get the brush a little damp and dab in dark eye shadow (black, brown or deep jewel-tones work great). Wiggle the brush into your lash line focusing on the space between your lashes, and then sweep the colour just above your lash line.

Foundation.

A water based foundation will last up to 12 months; oil-based will last up to 18 months. If your water-based foundation dries before its expiration date, simply add a few drops of alcohol-free toner and shake to mix it in. no need to do this to oil-based foundation because they contain oil, they will tend to separate. If your foundation has a pump then it will stay fresh longer, but if you are dabbing your fingers into a bottle everyday you should think of tossing your foundation make-up every 6-8 months. If you are prone to break outs and are using the dabbing method, you should toss your make-up no later than six months. But keep in mind that your foundation colour can change at least twice a year.

Beauty can only be a charm when properly handled.

Powder face make-up can last over a year, if there is no shiny build-up on the surface and you have not had any major skin irritations during use. As a general rule of thumb, if it smells funny or looks strange you should toss it.

Lipstick

Some experts conclude that, lipsticks can last 1-2 years. How true this is, calls for poll correspondence. For others, it can last up to 4 years. This also leaves to be desired. However, if you store lipstick in the refrigerator, it will last longer. If you want your lipstick to last longer during the day, shade in lips with lip liner before applying lipstick.

Mascara.

This product expires the fastest. Throw out after four months. If you don’t want your mascara to expire faster than its actual date, don’t dump the wand in and out. Doing this will only expose the product to drying air.

As a general rule of thumb, change out your make-up every six months. If there is ever a doubt about whether to keep it or toss it, you should always just throw it out. Finally, if you have switched to natural make-up make sure you give the products a regular check, since they could turn rancid quicker because of the lack of preservatives.

HOW TO BE YOURSELF WHILE DRESSING TO IMPRESS.

Quite simple way to appear at your best.

Never has the phrase “the clothes make the man” been more important than when dressing to impress. Unlike women, men never check out their own back view. If they did, they would realize those baggy jeans make them look as if they have short, stumpy legs and a sad, saggy backside. No woman is going t o find that attractive.
If you are the lanky type of brother, I tell you, you are lucky. Why? You’re a natural clothes horse, provided you avoid skin-tight garments like skinny jeans. The short/average dudes like me envy you, lol….

Gentlemen dressed well.

If you are aiming to impress, you need a well-cut pair of fitted jeans. If you have a nicely muscled backside, it will show it off. Even if your rear end is less than perfect, the right pair of nicely fitted jeans can do a lot to improve it.

Whatever fashion you choose, the most important thing is freshness. A daily shower goes without saying. Make sure your nails are nicely cut and clean. If you must hang on to that favorite T-shirt that’s past its best, wear it around the house and not when you go out for the evening, especially on a date! When collars and cuffs start fraying, it’s time to throw out those shirts and buy new ones. Dirty Reeboks or scuffed leather shoes will lose you marks, too.

The above tips go for underwear. If you’re lucky enough to get to the point of removing your clothing in a lady’s company, she will notice if you Y-fronts are stained, holey or saggy and she will care! A woman can be very forgiving of a man who has a poor fashion sense. But if his clothes say he doesn’t care about hygiene or is too miserly to replace old clothes, that’s a different matter altogether.

A bad boy look can still come with taste.

Don’t worry too much about whether you’re following the latest fashion trends. Just take a good look at yourself when you buy clothes- preferably from the back as well as the front! This is to make sure they don’t distort your body or make you look fatter/thinner/shorter than you really are. Then make sure you keep those clothes, and yourself, in good shape! Decide on whether your look needs sharpening up a little. One can never get away with wearing anything that’s thrown on in a rush. A single man has the habit of being his most misguided judge and lenient of self criticism.

As for shoes, a person may love those three straps, Velcro fastening sandals, but we must all be aware that there is a time and place for everything. With the sandals now firmly out of running, its worth mentioning that statistics suggest a woman’s eye goes straight for the foot. Women love shoes and can tell a lot about a person by what they are wearing. With this in mind it’s probably wise to take an extra minute when attempting to dress to impress in this area in order to carefully select the right shoes.

Sophisticated and smart is the best option in attire. Shoes are one thing, a watch is the next. These two products alone can stand the man apart from anyone else. They establish one’s identity, and are hallmarks of who a person is and what they are about. Omega, Frank Mueller, Rolex, Chris Aire, Cartier are all distinctions of class and they make a clear expression of a demand for quality. Don’t spend thousands but be sure to avoid classic mistakes and do not cheat by making a statement of how exquisite the fakes are in Thailand. Remember that it only takes one incident to ruin a reputation. Better to have nothing, than something that isn’t real. In addition, smell nice. You know what I mean!

Lastly, stick to what you are comfortable with and don’t look at the date as a great opportunity to try some new rough and ready wardrobe look. Believe me, people get the very wrong perception of what rough and ready is, nd as a result, it is a style left safely tucked away in someone else’s wardrobe attire. Above all, be courteous and be a gentleman always.

HOW YOU CAN LOOK SAVVY IN A SHEER DRESS.

Having to wear a sheer dress will give you that sexy look if you don't reveal to much as you can reveal some skin without looking so cheap and wear that sheer dress with elegance. S sheer dress gives a lot of potential. It can be chic, romantic, or even demure but sometimes it can be difficult to wear. Deciding how you should wear it can be very critical. In other to avoid a fashion disaster here are some tips to wear sheer.

Decide on how much skin you can expose, if you intend to show some.

Wearing a sheer dress does not require you to be revealing too much like cleavages and underwear. You can even wear it with just your arms exposed. Considering the occasion, sheer dress can be worn on formally too. Just make sure you make it look formal. For instance, wear a solid and simple cocktail dress or wear layers of different sheer dresses until you get the solid look of the garments. The versatility of sheer fabrics should make a sheer dress a wardrobe staple.

The underwear you wear under this transparent fabric is important as it should match with the colour of your clothing.

Create a romantic look by wearing a sheer dress over one or more sheer layers. Choose layers in the same colour family for added richness. Choose a sheer dress that hangs loosely about your frame. Form fitting sheer dresses do not look right.

Pair a sheer dress with a lace top. The Combination of fabrics can provide enough coverage to appear sexy without revealing too much. A sheer dress can be layered over a matching camisole and slip or good tailor can make a liner for you to wear under the sheer fabric.

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FASHION FACTS…

Style is an expression of you through clothes. No matter how open minded we may seem, the truth is when we see someone dressed to the nines, we automatically pay him or her more respect than someone else who is carelessly dressed. Finances don’t necessarily determine whether or not a person is stylish, style can be achieved on a low budget as well, and it all depends on the person. Yes, money makes a difference in the quality of the clothes but make no mistake; there are a lot of nouveau riche out there who think style equals the Burberry signature check look from head to toe. They are by no means comparable to those who understand what style is and dress accordingly.