This morning when I woke up I looked outside the window and knew it was going to be a warm sunny day. That instant I knew I wanted to wear a bright, spring dress to work! I absolutely love the color on this Anne Klein dress and it looks great on a tan complexion! I paired the dress with simple, black pumps and my Tory Burch wallet.
Resort Review: Secrets Resort in Punta Cana
After another long hiatus away I am back with a vengence! Things always keep on coming up and also might I add I went away on a fabulous vacation to Punta Cana in the Dominican! It was such an amazing trip I wish I could have stayed longer! I stayed at Secrets Royal Beach and it was absolutely beautiful, the food was great, the resort was soo pretty, and the staff was super nice and fun! Doesn't it look amazing?!
Product Review: Benefit Cosmetics They're Real! Mascara
Happy Friday loves! I wanted to talk about a new product I had recently tried the They're Real! Mascara by Benefit Cosmetics in jet-black color. I usually use the DiorShow Blackout and I thought it was time for a change since I havenât used any other mascara in months so I decided to take my chances with They're Real! by Benefit.
What drew me to this mascara in the first place was the box and what this mascara claims to do: This claims to curl, volumize, lift, lengthen, and separate lashes..
94% Saw dramatic length & volume
90% Saw base-to-tip curl
94% saw visible lift
100% saw long-wearing results
So⊠does all this hold true? Yes, however, it depends on how you like your lashes. I like my lashes super voluminous, thick, and curled. Here is the "before" picture:
What I first noticed was how the wand is designed. It separates all your lashes and does not clump up your lashes. The only downside to this is that you have to apply A LOT of coats in order to see a significant difference. I did also notice visible lift and my lashes did seem to curl upwards â I am guessing due to how the wand was designed. And Lastly, yes, this mascara is long-wearing. I had trouble getting it off but nothing that a great makeup remover wonât be able to get off. And here is the "after" picture!
So, is this mascara worth the price? For me, I would say no. However, I think this mascara works great for work time â nothing crazy just simple and really separates your lashes.
It's Already April, Time to Get Ready for Summer!
Hi Loves! Happy second day of April! I wanted to apologize that I havenât been writing as much as I usually do - March was an extremely busy month!
Today the weather was absolutely gorgeous. I was fortunate to get out of work at a decent time and able to get outside and run 5 miles! A month ago if someone had asked me to run even one mile outside I would have thought they were absolutely crazy. I am following a ten week running program and this week is week number 6! The purpose of all this running is that I am participating in a 10 mile race the first weekend of May and I have about a month left! I am super excited and itâs a great way for me to get in shape in time for summer. The days that I donât feel like running I always think to myself that I donât want to be that person who doesnât finish the race while all my friends are done!
So some of you might be thinking âOkay Sharan thatâs great and dandy but how does this relate to your beauty/fashion blog?â We let me tell you...
A healthy diet and exercise translates into clearer and healthier looking skin and it doesnât stop at just that. Watching what you eat and exercising makes you less at risk for heart disease, osteoporosis, type-2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cancers. You will also have more energy, less stress, sleep better, higher self-esteem, and just plain old have a sense of being healthy and just feel good about yourself.
Additionally, getting plenty of anti-oxidants can diminish the appearance of aging and help to keep your skin clear. Eating a diet full of leafy vegetables, whole grains, and greens can also help to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy. Itâs also important to drink plenty of water because it removes toxins and waste from the body and also helps to hydrate.
As I always say, good skin comes from within!
Indian Face Mask for Glowing Skin
Indian women have gorgeous skin and tend to look younger than they really are. Indian women have many skin secrets and alot of them have to do with using natural ingredients on the skin and avoiding harmful chemicals that are found in a lot of products.
I received Herbal Ubtan Powder and Rose Water from India and was super excited to try them out together as a facemask! Ubtan powder is a mixture of powders that act as a natural skin cleansing agent which leaves your skin feeling smooth and glowing. As an added bonus, ubtan powder also helps to prevent acne and pimples. Lastly, an interesting fact, is that this powder is usually used by brides and grooms to make their skin look amazing for the big day.
To use this powder as a facemask here's what you need to do. Mix the powder and rose water together into a bowl. Basically you want to form the two ingrediants until it turns into a paste. The paste should be dark green/brown in color. Then spread the mixture onto your face and let it dry for about 20 minutes or until the paste hardens and turns light green in color. Lastly, rinse off with warm water and pat dry your face.
After using the paste my skin felt sooo smooth an my acne started clearing up. I will definetly being using this facemask again and again!