Tip of the Day- SPF, Your New BFF

The sun is shining, and the beach is just calling your name, so why waste any time putting on any heavy products. Bathing suit season isn't meant for cloying face products, plus the water will wash them off anyways. Not like you can harm you're skin from an hour lounging by the pool, its better to go natural in the summer, right?

Wrong.

As much as we all hate to apply sun screen or sun block and risk looking like one of those lily-white children from a retro Christmas special, its better to look the fool than be the one that risks healthy skin, just to show off how "sick" your tan has become. 

 Though it sucks to have to reapply it over and over again, its less risky than having to fork over some serious cash for expensive treatments, that most likely won't be able to repair a lot of the damage done to YOUR skin. 

The much coveted tan of North America can still be acheived, as there are a bunch of sun protectants on the market that will delay the tanning process, while protecting the skin from the most harmful UVA/UVB rays, and that's even if its applied properly.


C'mon. If you have 30 minutes to spare curling your hair before you enter a pool and wreck that work of art, then I'm sure you can manage the same amount to protect the most visible organ: your skin. 

Try to avoid cosmetics that have built-in sunscreen (BB creams, I'm looking at you), as there is usally not enough of the protectant in the product itself, to do the job right. Just stick to applying sunscreen before makeup, and afterwards ( usually between 1-2 hours) of first applying the sunscreen. Also, avoid using just body or sun lotion, as the sunscreen for the face may not be as effective as the body one, and the body sunscreen may irritate your face It may be a hassle, but you'll save yourself the time and effort of trying to repair deep wrinkles, or even something as extreme as melanoma. 


Be smart, stay chic, and make sure to pack extra sunscreen.



EB   xx


 

Farewell to First Year :)

If you listen closely, you can hear millions of students rejoicing at the conclusion of their first year of university. I am happy to say that I am a part of this joyful group! This has been such an awesome year, as I can't imagine my life without experiencing university. I am so happy to have met so mamy people andd experience so many different situations. Though it wasn't always happy-go-lucky, I am just so glad to have has this experience.

Well, happy end of first year to all of my fellow undergraduates, and here's to an even better first year!

Greetings from the Golden State!

Hello everyone! I am currently away soaking up some rays in good ol' California, and have so much so write about for you guys! I have been to so many great restaurants and shops, I will be doing a small haul on the stuff I purchased and experienced when I arrive home in a few days. But for now, I want to share with you the awesome trends I find here! Well, it's getting late, and I will be on the road heading upstate. See you on the flip side!





See ya!


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I Finally Graduated :)

Hey guys! How is everyone? I have been very busy these past few weeks preparing for something awesome. YUP, I JUST GRADUATED on Thursday, June 26,2013. All of my hard work paid off, and it was one of  my best experiences yet. The prom portion was just as amazing, as I spent the night dancing and laughing with friends.To all of the graduates of 2013,I wish you the best  on this new journey.




Congratulations,


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Electric Blush Turns Two!!

Hello everyone! I am happy to announce the second birthday of the Electric Blush blog! The official "birthday" of my blog actually occurred a couple of days ago, but regardless, it is an exciting milestone for me! I would like to thank each and every reader that has ever visited my blog, as it means  a lot to me that somebody could stop by and read my musings. I am still surprised that I have readers from all over the world, when there are so many other beauty blogs to choose from!

Though there have been less blog posts this year, it was due to my decision to be more dedicated to my studies, as it was my last round of exams for the year. Thank you for being so understanding and sticking around, as it may have been frustrating to see minimal updates. Well, a new of blogging brings around some new changes, so let's see how I can improve! Have a wonderful day, and thank you for reading.




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Maybelline Color Whisper Lip Color Review

Hey guys! Its almost summertime in my part of the world, and boy am I loving it! I usually wear dresses or skirts a few times a week, but got lazy during the winter, so now is my time to make up for it. The perfect accessory to compliment my floaty summer dresses is the perfect lip colour. I was pretty excited to buy the Maybelline Color Whisper Lip Colors as they are just perfect for all of my summer outfits!

NOTD: Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in White On

Hey guys! Can't believe its already May. I finally found some time to paint my nails as they usually break off from me not taking care of them too well. Here are my nails of the day, from the Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear collection in "White On".

I just love this shade! Its very opaque, hasn't chipped once, and is very wearable. I was originally going to paint them black but I think I threw it out a while ago. Oh well, its a nice refreshing change from wearing black. What are your favourite nail colours for the summer?

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Going for the Gold!

Hello all of you fantastic readers! I hope you all have been keeping up with the Olympics! I love watching all of the events, as every athlete is too talented to ignore. Its just such an exhilarating event to watch, too bad it can't be every three years!I've been coming home from work and just planting myself down on the couch to watch the events I had missed. Hopefully, they will put karate in the 2020 Olympics, as it is always a fun sport to watch. I feel happy for all of the Olympians that worked hard and received medals, its tough enough just making it into this sporting tradition. Keep up the hard work Canada! 

Happy Watching

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My Summer Must-Haves!

Hello you fabulous readers! Enjoying all of this wonderful sunshine? I love summer, its always so mysterious and fun. Its the only season where you can try everything and anything without any restrictions, and better yet, no studying! This summer seems perfect, I just have a feeling its going to be one of the best summers yet. It was so nice out today, that I decided to make a list of a few of my summer must-have products for you. Well, lets get rolling!

Lancôme Juicy Tubes in Raspberry Ice
This lip gloss shade is perfect for summer, as it has just the right amount of shimmer in it, as is non-sticky which is always a plus. This gloss had a delicious fruity scent and taste, which reminds me of warm weather.


Clinique Moisture Surge Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15
Summer calls for a simple foundation/skin routine. I love using this product as you just use a small dab and you're good to go. It contains a small amount of sunscreen, and is also oil-free. The coverage is very buildable, and does not get cakey or greasy looking. The product gives your skin a healthy glow. Another plus, is that the tube last forever! I've been using mine for about 3 months, a few times a week, and it just recently became half-full! 


Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser
Although makeup is fun to experiment with, it can be quite a bummer in the wee hours of the night, to remove. After all those late night movie marathons with friends or even all-day barbeques, it does not seem as enticing to spend an extra 5-10 minutes removing makeup. I make sure I remove all of my makeup, but let`s face it, at 1 am most people are too tired to do a through job. That`s where this wonderful cleanser comes in, and cleanses your skin into squeaky clean perfection.

June Update!

Hello all you dazzling readers! Summer is finally upon us, and it feels great. I wish I could sleep in everyday and enjoy the summer,  but I still have one last exam to write before I am finished. I should have another post up after my exam, as I do not want any distractions from studying. Well, enjoy the beginning of summer you lucky ducks. See you in a few days!

Happy Summer

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Last Day of School :D

Hello my amazing readers! How are all of you? Today was the last day of school for me, and it sure made me feel nostalgic. I thought about all of my years in that one school, and how it was slowly coming to an end. I still have one more year to go, but I will truly miss it. It really makes you think about what we take for granted in life. School is where you forge unbreakable friendships, make sacrifices for the better, and figure out who we are as members of society. I know there are a lot of people that hated/hate school, but just think, you are given the chance to make a difference in this world, with your education. Don't get me wrong, doing physics homework at 1 AM sucks, if it was up to me, I'd make homework optional (there's always that one person that loves doing physics). Well, I hope you all had an amazing Friday, and congratulations to all those that have graduated this year.




Happy Friday




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Fun Summer Nails

Hello my amazing readers! How are you on this wonderful day? Summer is the perfect time for experimenting with fun trends. I don't really post much about nail art, nail varnishes or really anything to do with nails, but I loved the way these nail varnishes go together. I used to wear nail varnish on a regular basis, but was unable to wear it for a long time because of my guitar class at school. for those of you that play, you know how the stings can chip the varnish really easily,so it's easier o go without. Oh well, its not a heartbreaking loss :P

I used two coats of a bright orange red varnish, and layered one coat of a multi-coloured glitter varnish. The glitter polish is one of my favourites now.I though that I would need to put on at least three coats, but as you can see in the picture, one coat was enough!

 

Here are the varnishes that  used for this look:

Claire's Cosmetics Nail Polish in Stiletto

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear in Rockstar Pink



Well, that's it for now! If you would like more of these types of posts, feel free to let me know. Until then, have a wonderful day.



 Happy Painting






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Trend Update: Ombré 2.0

Hello my dazzling readers! How are you, on this fine day? This is the time of year, where spring and summer beauty trends collide, a time where any trend can be pulled off, and every colour is in style. I try not to follow trends too closely, I just buy whatever I admire. This just happens to be one trend that I've always liked. You may have seen this trend earlier on in the year, or even last year, but this new updated version appears to be more fresh and trendy. Its easy to pull off, and their seems to be an unlimited number of shades an styles to choose from, which is always a plus. Below are a few of my favourite ways to incorporate this amazing trend.

Ombré Lips

 This is an easy way to participate in this trend. it can easily be created using safe, neutral colours, or vibrant, opaque ones. I might do a tutorial on this, as I adore this incorporation of the ombré trend.

Ombré Eyeshadow

This is another great way to utilize this trend. This style seems to always be in fashion, but it never hurts to try it out anyways!

Clothing

Here are a few pictures of ombré clothing that I thought were really cute.






That's all for today! I hope you all try out this trend. The best thing about this trend, is how you can incorporate it into your look, without having to worry about how you incorporate it, Well, I'm off to bed now, I have to get up early tomorrow. Stay tuned for the next post!



Happy Waiting



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School Pictures Tips

Hello all of you readers! How are you doing? I am back from my trip, and I have a few reviews and tutorials planned out for you all. It makes me cringe to type this, but with only a few days of August left, there is little time to hang out with the people you haven’t gotten around to, or stay up until six in the morning every day. September is right around the corner, and if you are like me, then you have to attend school this coming Monday. School is exciting for the first few weeks, then its back to the sleepless nights, and fretting about overdue papers. Enjoy these few days while you can, and hopefully you readers are part of the lucky ones that get to attend next later than the rest of us. Well, onto today’s post!

 Registering for school may be on the painful side, as you have to line up multiple times, and wait for hours before you can finally leave. By the most of the good lockers are taken and the textbooks are reduced down to the “gently-used” editions. The most tedious yet exciting part of registration has to be school pictures. A lot of preparation goes into getting your look right for the photo, but when you look back on it all, it might seem a bit silly. For now, enjoy your time being in school, and worry all you want, as this post is full of ways to get your picture looking clean, simple, and memorable.

Tip 1: If you do wear makeup for the photos, avoid makeup setting powders that contain mica. Mica is known for its reflectiveness, and can cause while patches to show up on your face from the camera flash.

Tip 2: For eyeshadow, only wear colours that you will not regret putting on your face for the photo. If in doubt, try natural looking colours, for a fresh looking face. Colours like a tan brown, taupe, or even a light wash of gold look good on any skin tone.

Tip 3: If you want a little bit of sparkle, wear sheer but light colours, instead of all matte ones, which can make the eyes appear flat. If using more than one shade, use a sheer wash of colour, and matte colours for contouring and the undereye area.

Tip 4: Avoid wearing too much blush. I know many people that pile on the blush, but it can end up looking odd in photos. Instead, gently pat a clean finger into a crème or powder blush, and lightly dot the apples of your cheeks. Blend in the colour, until you can barely see it. Repeat these two steps , and you will have the perfect amount on your cheeks. Blush can help you to avoid looking too pale in photos, as the bright lighting can wash out your face colour.

Tip 5: For mascara, just a couple coats should do. Again, too much product doesn’t mean your look will become more polished. If you are not a fan of mascara, curl lashes and apply clear brow and lash gel, to make then more defined.

Tip 6: Try to keep your makeup light; you only want to cover any imperfection, not your entire face. Concealer should be the only type of cover up you would need for a photo, followed by face powder.

Tip 7: When picking an outfit, you have to consider what will be visible in the photo. If you have the option to pick the pose you want, pick beforehand, so you can get your best picture. It is best to pick something simple, without being too casual. Pick out your outfit the night before and you are all set.

Tip 8: If you are trying to find the perfect hairstyle, make a side part, and gently smooth the hair. Do not flatten the hair; just try to make it appear neater. This is the easiest thing to do with your air for photos, as it looks great on everybody.

Tip 9: Last tip I have before I sign off for the day, is to relax. Even if you do not remember any of this, remember to stay calm and everything will go well. A relaxed smile looks better than a nervous one.

Well, there you have it, nine tips that I hope will get you through picture day. Even if you are not satisfied with your picture, at least you know what to do for next time. I just had my photo taken a couple days back, and the photographer took the photo so quickly, I have a feeling she took it before I was fully smiling. Oh well, I’ll see when I get them. Tomorrow’s post will have a picture of my new braceless teeth. Today’s photos are turning out too blurry, and maybe I will have better luck tomorrow. Hope you like it. Well, I’m heading to bed. Take care everyone, and thank you for reading.

Happy School Registering

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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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Summer Smoky Eyes

Hello again my charming readers! I hope that all of you found something fun and exciting to do over the summer. I promised a summer smoky eyes tutorial, and here you go. This should take no more than 3 minutes to create, and even then it appears as if you spent hours attempting the perfect eye effect. The best part, about this look, is that it can be worn everywhere, as it is not too shimmery, glittery, or too plain. It is flattering on most skin tones, and even works for those who choose to wear glasses. I was originally going to use green, but I decided that purple would be the perfect color, as it represents the mystery and carefree nature of summer. I will list the products used at the end of the post, and photos of the product will be posted tomorrow. Let’s begin.

Step One- Before you start applying eyeshadow, apply concealer all over the under eye area and the lids. This will make the colours appear more vibrant, and also less likely to crease throughout the day. If you desire a different effect, please be free to skip this step.

Step Two- Take a bright purple cream eyeshadow, and apply it all over your lids and crease area with your finger. Gently blend the colour into your lids.

Step Three- With a square eyeshadow brush, gently swirl the brush into a dark purple cream eyeshadow, and place on the outer third of your eye. Go past the limits of your outer lids, and create a rounded shape similar to the on in the picture.

Step Four- Using an angled eyeshadow brush; pat a powder eyeshadow in a similar colour over the newly created outer limit of your lids. Gently blend the colour outwards.

 

Step Five- Select a rich dark brown eyeshadow, a shade like milk chocolate, and draw a subtle line going from the beginning of the outer third to the newly created ending. Sweep a bit of the brown on the natural outer “V” of your eyes.

Step Six- Using the same brown shade, and gently line the lower lash line, until the middle of the lashline. Blend inwards with you finger.

Step Seven- Finish off the look by curling lashes, and applying a light coat of mascara.

 

There you go! An easy take on a smoky eye, and it did not take very long. I hope you guys enjoyed this look, and I hope it inspired you to make your own summer smoky eye looks. The anime eyes tutorial will not be up for a while, as I am experimenting with many different colours, and cannot decide on the right one. Oh well, stay posted, I shall have other fun stuff by tomorrow.

Happy Shading

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