Beauty Fixers

Hello all of my wonderful readers! How are you? I was supposed to post a mascara review, but the photos were poor quality, in my opinion. I tried taking them in daylight, but sadly, it rained for the majority of the day. Thank you rain. I will have the new pictures up later on today though, that is something I can do for you guys. Well, I said that it was going to be a double post day, though technically it is already the next day for me, I will still post something for you. The title is straightforward and accurate too. Let’s move onto today’s post!

If you are similar to me, you drop everything, at least once a day if not twenty times during a single day. Cups full of water, pancakes, and makeup. Or if you do not drop things at an alarmingly harmful rate, then you could possibly smudge your eyeliner...across your nose. Sadly, I do this sometimes, but I have three tips that are sure to fix three common beauty blunders.

Tip 1:  Many of you have little time to apply cosmetics in the morning, which can lead to mistakes. Often, the makeup remover will be too far to get or too hard to find in order to save time during the morning rush. To erase or diminish the appearance of mascara marks on the brow bone area or even eyeshadow flecks on the cheeks, take a tissue and put a bit of lotion on it and rub the mark away. I do not advise any of you to use this as a makeup remover; however, it is just a quick fix for mistakes.

Tip 2: To get rid of any flyaway hairs, lightly mist hairspray on a baby hairbrush (or any brush with extremely fine bristles) and gently pat or skim the top of the flyaways to make them go down.

Tip 3: If you ever get nail varnish all over your hands or cuticles, finish your manicure, and go for a shower when it’s dry. When you come out, your nails should be cleanly made up. Also, if you desire a matte finish on your nails, skip the topcoat. A bit of the varnish might chip, but a quick touch up should fix that.

There, three easy tips to fix three common mistakes. The mascara post will be up today. If I have to retake photos again, the post will still stay up, and I will add new pictures if possible. Thank you for reading, I hope I helped.

Happy Fixing

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Fall Fashion Basics

Hello you avid readers, how are you all today? I’m finally back from my trip, and it has been a fun one. I bought a new electric guitar and amp on my voyage, and I am really enjoying it. The amp is just big enough to wake up the entire neighborhood ;). Well, enough about that, I have a few reviews and clothing posts in mind for this week, and they should come out daily, if not every other day.Just click the pictures to go to the links. So let’s start on today’s post!

This fall is taking a walk on the more mature side, as sophisticated cuts and clothing pieces are making their way into the fall. While shapes are becoming more evolved, it seems as if the inspiration for these trends is from the sixties and seventies. High-waisted skirts are taking on the once popular shape of the sixties, and pants are adding a modern take on the classic flare pant. Try to find a high-waisted skirt with a bit of flounce to it, such as these ones:

Now, the shape is a bit different than the ones introduced earlier this year, as these have a slightly older look to them.

 Expect to see a lot of denim in cleaner and more refined cuts, such as a skinny-legged flare jean, or ultra-skinny jeans in warm coloured tones. The best way to find your favourite cuts, are to just to try as many as you can.

Another trend that is sure to pop up during the fall is the increase in the popularity of the basic tailored blazer jacket. The basic black blazer seems to be a favourite, but I have a feeling that jewel-toned versions of this jacket will become more popular in the fall. 

 

I see boots and heels with a chunky heel are going to be popular this autumn, as it goes well with the aforementioned pieces. I recently bought a pair of chunky heels from American Eagle, which I will feature in a clothing haul post. The ones below are high-heeled clogs, which I am on a hunt for the right pair.

There you have it, the basic pieces for this fall. I will have more fashion posts up, possibly this week, and I will have a mascara review later on today. Hope you enjoyed this quick fall fashion guide. Thanks for reading. Oh, and those of you subscribed by email to this blog, I will be changing the delivery time to 7:00pm-9:00pm, instead of 5:00pm-7:00pm. This just makes it easier for everybody. Well, I will see you all in a few hours.

Happy Clothes Hunting

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Bright Blue Earrings

 Hello my wonderful readers! I hope you are all well. I am currently out of town for a while, so my blogging will not be as regular, but do not get disappointed. I will try my best to blog as much as I can.  I got back from a summer fair very late last night, which is why I did not blog the previous day. Well, onto today’s post!

There are many beautiful colours and shades out there, but my favorite colour has to be blue. It’s fresh, full of joy, and gives everything a modern touch. Blue earrings look even more bright and joyous during the summer months. In my opinion, earrings in a sea blue or a royal blue are the colours to go for in the summer. Here are a couple of my own pairs, to give some inspiration:

This pair was purchased from Claire’s. These wooden earrings lightweight, and do not tug on the ears. Also, they go well with any outfit.

 Greenish-blue pairs of earrings are sure to add the perfect touch to any casual outfit, and the price point is sure to please as well.  This pair was purchased from Forever 21.

This concludes today’s short post, I hope you enjoyed it. Just a reminder to any subscribers, I will be changing the time period for sending out the notifications feed. I will let you know next post what the timing will be. If you have any questions, do not wait, ask me anytime through twitter (@electric_blush), or in the comments below. Enjoy the rest of your day, and thank you for reading.

Happy Earring Shopping

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Endless Bun

Hello my patient readers! How are you all today? I did not like keeping you waiting, if you wanted to read the latest post, but I was so busy this week. I had gone for a blood test a couple days back, so I was not lively enough to even post. It hurt, regardless of what the lab technician told me. I will not go into detail about the blood, but I will show a picture of my arm. Don’t worry; there is no visible blood.   

Well, onto today’s post!

I made this hair tutorial one that is easy to follow, yet looks as if you had spent a fair amount of time perfecting the look.Let's start!

Step one: Gather hair into a ponytail at the middle of the rear of your head, it should sit at about eye level. Pull taut, but do not make it too tight.

Step Two: Put a bit of slack in the pony tail. To do this, locate the middle of the ponytail, right above the hair thing. Stick your finger right in the middle, and separate into two equal parts. Put a bit of space between the two parts of hair by gently pulling them about a few centimeters apart.

Step Three: Take the tail of the ponytail, with the other hand, and pull it through the bottom of the newly created space. It should look like this:

Step Four: Repeat the last step, until you cannot pull any more hair through.

Step Five: Secure the ends and any exposed locks of hair underneath the newly created bun, near the nape of the neck.

You have just created an endless bun! This hairstyle is perfect for school, work, or even a casual get together. It may look slightly odd in the photos, but I assure you, it looks better when you see it for yourself. Now get going, and try the endless bun.

Happy Styling

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Update :)

Hello everyone, how are all of you? I know I have not been on this blog for a few days, but I will have a hair tutorial posted tomorrow, and an earring post up soon after. This week has been exhausting and very  busy for me, which is the reason why I have been neglecting it for a couple of  days. I hope you guys like the hair tutorial. Well, take care everyone, I am going to head to bed soon.

Happy Waiting

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Amazing Exfoliators

Hello my wonderful readers! I hope you are all well. As the weather gets hotter, we often forget to take care of our skin, as it undergoes more showers, accidental tanning from being out all day, and even uneven moisturizing. I realize that the attitude for a lot of people during the hot and humid months is that “less is more”, but when considering the health of your skin, less may mean more damage to the delicate organ. Exfoliating has been used for hundreds of years, and never fails to help repair dry, flaky skin. Exfoliating can be done many ways, with chemical procedures, by waxing or shaving, and by gently scrubbing with minute abrasive particles, like salt, sugar, and crushed seeds. Today I am going to show you two different ways of exfoliation that are both cheap and easy to do. Today’s exfoliators can end up costing quite a bit, if you happen to use then quite frequently, so this is and quick switch for your favourite exfoliator. You can compare the results, and decide for yourself whichever you prefer to use, there’s nothing harmful in trying something new! Well, onto today’s post!

DIY Sugar and Honey Scrub 

 

I love using this scrub for exfoliating my lips in the winter, as they often get chapped and dry due to the harshly low temperatures. I have sensitive skin, so it does not take much to irritate my skin. This scrub also works well as a body scrub. All you need for this scrub is just two ingredients, pure liquid honey and granulated sugar. For a lip scrub, I would mix together 1 tsp. of honey and about 1 ½ tsp. to 2 tsp. of sugar. Mix until it forms a consistency similar to a paste. A body scrub requires at least 3 tbsp. of honey, and 4 tbsp. of sugar. Mix well.

Alternative formula: If you desire a facial scrub, switch the granulated sugar for brown sugar, as it is gentler on the skin. Just remember to avoid the eye area to discourage unwanted injury. Use 1 tbsp. of honey, with 1 tbsp. of brown sugar.

Using a Face Cloth to Exfoliate

Another easy and relatively cheap way to exfoliate is by using an ordinary facial cloth. Wet the cloth with warm water, and gently scrub in small circular motions to remove any flaky patches of skin on the face, body, or lips. Contrary to popular belief, scrubbing the skin until it is raw is NOT healthy for the skin. Gently rub the cloth onto your skin. That is enough to give you a thorough exfoliating. I know a lot of beauty books suggest scrubbing your skin hard with a cloth to “get rid of” acne-prone skin to “scrub the oils out so new pimples will not form”. Trust me; it will irritate your skin. Acne-prone skin is very common, I even have it.

There you have it! Two easy ways to exfoliate, while saving money. Many people are allergic to ingredients such as walnut shells and some chemicals present in common exfoliators, so this post might also assist those looking for nut-free exfoliators, or paraben-free exfoliators. Thanks for reading today’s post. Now go out and find some sugar and honey!

Happy Exfoliating

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