Quick Tip Of The Day: Puffy Eyes?

Hey Beautiful Dolls,

Hope everyone is doing well..

So Im the kind of person that if I have a late night and a early morning,my eyes look puffy and SO tired I swear I look like a Racoon (not a good look at all)

So I discovered the a quick trick that I thought I'd share with you:

Run teaspoons under cold water, and place on eyes for a couple of seconds.

Close the eyes, then using the rounded edge massage gently by rolling back and forth over the eye area.

and VIOLA!!!This honestly does work, and is an amazing trick as you can easily do it by using items found in every household!!










Hope This Helps..

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Tip Of The Day: Out Of Eyeliner?

Hey Beautiful Dolls!!!

Hope everyone is welll!!!...I have just got back from watching Harry Potter...it never fails to AMAZE me..it was BRILLIANT!!if you haven't watched it get up and go now now now!!!!!I promise it's worth every single minute!!!

Ok so before that I had work today, as I was getting ready I realised that I had no eyeliner whats so ever left.This is how I felt:

                                        Arghhhhhh how could I Forget?!!!!!!!!
                                              SO dramatic!!!  LOL!

(Please excuse the quality of the pics,I have been using my Iphone seen as the Borrowers have attacked once again,and taken my camera..like I swear I had it...Then it was just gone.. totally just dissapeared!!!)

So I discovered a little very easy simple trick; Take an angle brush and some mascara along with some black eyeshadow (depending on how dark you want it) and line the eyes like you would do with liquid eye liner and VIOLA!!!looks just as good and lasts all day!!

Sigma Angle Brush
Falsies Mascara (My sexy curves has finished I am in major need of a essential make up trip!!)
MUA: Black eyeshadow

Here is how mine looked:



Hope this little easy peasy trick helped you as just as it helped me from ripping my hair out :P

Do you have any other trick instead of an eyeliner?

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Money Saving Tips.

Hey dolls!! So today we are going to teach you our money saving tips and tricks. Who said that style & beauty has to suffer because of the credit crunch? Here's how to be a recessionsta! *wink*

1. Exfoliating gloves
You can pick these up for as little as £1 from any drugstore such as boots,superdrug and body shop and they are just as good as those expensive, fancy exfoliating scrubs. You can wash & dry them so they last forever. All you need to add is shower gel or soap and scrub away. A star investment.

2. Swishing
This is actually a well known concept where women organize a swishing party. They all bring a few items of clothing or a handbag for example and swap their items with other women at the party. This is a great way to go shopping for FREE!
For example Sumaiya will often bring a bag full of her clothes for me to my house and she'll fill it back up with my clothes and take it to hers. We always say how it feels like we've actually been on a shopping spree after it.

3. Lip Plumper
I have actually mentioned this recipe in one of my posts before but it is ace so i have to mention it again. For those of us who cannot afford expensive lip plumping glosses & creams etc here is a DIY home made recipe. Add some Vaseline in a bowl. Add peppermint or cinnamon extract and mix it together. Apply as you would any other lip balm. Sit back and feel the blood rush to your lips making them appear plumper. All that under £5. Angelina Jolie eat your heart out.

 4. Hair mask
Deep conditioning masks are essential for healthy hair but they can be annoyingly pricey. I swear by coconut oil. Massage into your scalp and leave for a few hours then wash your hair as you normally would. It will make your hair softer and silkier than any fancy hair mask. I usually never get time to moisturize my hair and my dad sits me down and forces me to have it put in my hair especially in the winter months as your hair is stripped from its natural moisture and you sit in front of heaters for hours on end i always start getting a really dry scalp. We have also mentioned before how it is great for hair growth.

5. Face Mask
Use pure warm honey as a facemask. Add a few drops of olive oil if you have dry skin, or a few drops of fresh lemon juice if you have oily skin. Honey evens skin tone, moisturises and is a anti-bacterial, so helps with spots and redness. Basic ingredients you can find in your kitchen. No need for a fancy label.

6. Sell your stuff
How many of us have items lying at the back of our wardrobe that we NEVER wear? Me & Sumaiya actually have loads of clothes with their tags still attached that we bought in a moment of madness because it was so cheap at the time or we just HAD to buy it. What did we do? We sold it all. We both set up an Ebay account and sold all the stuff we never wear. Including dresses that we only wore once at birthdays to stuff we have just gotten sick of. We stuck it all on ebay and made some money off it. 


Also now ASOS actually have a Marketplace section where you can also sell your clothes. 

7. Stitch it up
The other day i was in Zara and read a sign about alterations so i was fascinated and asked the shop assistant about it. She said if there was an item that wasn't in your size they can have it altered for you for around £4. How cool is that? So if you find that top you've always liked has gone down to a fiver but its not in your size? They'll fix it. Also learning how to use a needle and thread is always handy. While i was growing up i was an awkward size. So it was always hard to find my size in trousers so my mum would always sew in the trousers to make them fit me. This is also a handy tip if you've torn your favorite top slightly. You can always stitch it up again. For serious sewing however get gran involved. 

8. SLEEP!
Yes we have already told you but do not underestimate the power of sleep. Make sure you get atleast 7 to 8 hours. Sleep is free and sleep works wonders. 
People deprived of sleep for long periods appear less attractive and more unhealthy than those who are well rested, say researchers.
Make sure you get your beauty sleep.

9. WATER
YES IT IS VITAL & FREE We have mentioned this before but we cannot stress this enough.
You need it to flush toxins, waste, and pollutants out of your body. If you have been a heavy drinker of teas, coffees, hot chocolates etc your complexion may have a tired-looking, drawn-out haze.
Your complexion could also suffer from a greasy or oily texture. Skin "spots" or "stains" can also be a side effect of excessive use of these drinks. Stop spending money on those kind of drinks and have water the cheaper and more beautiful alternative.

10. Stop the impulse Buys


So you see the perfect pair of heels. How gorgeous are they? Wow they've been reduced in sale. They are amazing yes we agree. However do you NEED them? No you don't. Its okay just put them down and walk away. Thats right. You're gonna be okay we promise. Buy yourself a muffin on the way home as a reward. We won't tell. 










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What are your money saving tips?

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Tip Of The Day: My Fitness Pal App

Morning Dolls!!!!!Hope everyone is well..

So I thought I'd do this blog post because we have been discussing the whole "get in shape" "loose weight" topic!!

I discovered this wonderful app on the Iphone called My Fitness Pal,I lost half a stone in 3 weeks using this app!It is so good as it allows you to record and keep track of exactly what you eat.

I took some screenshots so I can show you:

So this is what your presented with before you actually install the app!the first thing that caught my eye was the ratings, And how many newspapers and magazines its been featured in!

It gives you an overview of what the app can do!




















Once youve installed the app, the first thing it asks you is how old you are,your current weight etc it also gives you an option to state how much weight you want to loose and by when.So its really good if you have an occasion coming up!but dont leave it to late!



This screen is what you would use to fill in the details of what food youve consumed.
For Example:

So you have a search bar,where you would put in what you have eaten,it will come up with the name of the product,the serving and how many calories are in that.over some time it will build a list with your most frequent foods,like mine has :)

One of the tabs are called Cardio,here is where you will search and excersise you have done through the day and how many minutes you did it for.It then subtracts this from the annual calories for the day!so if you ate a choclate with 89 calories and then worked out on the treadmill for 20 minutes and burnt 100 calories then you burnt the choclate off so its like you never ate it!YAY! :)

You also are given an option to put in how many cups of water you hav drank through out the day.Myself and Mahaim have discussed how IMPORTANT water is so drink lots and lots and lots of it!!!

And after you have completed your day and logged your entry you will be presented with this screen,which states how much I will weigh in 5 weeks if i carried on eating the way I did!The good thing is that it gives you tips on how well you are doing,so above it states that i need to up my calories as my body will go into starvation mode which will make it alot harder for me to loose weight!Because my days have been so hectic sometime I seriously dont get the time to eat!DO NOT do that!

Hope this app helps you as much as it helped me!!I still use this and I probably will for the rest of my life!!!Even when Im out shopping and we are grabbing something to eat,I will put it into my calorie counter and see how many calories it consists of!Another way I stop myself from having junk is Visualising the food on my Cheeks!LOL no seriously this helps haha :D

The best bit about the app is that its FREEE!!!YAY!you have nothing to loose go ahead and click the INSTALL button now!!!

If you have already used the app let us know what you think..

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Get Interview Ready!!

Hi Dolls!!!

Hope everyone is well,just want to start this post with a massive thank you to everyone with your feedback it's very much appreciated we physically cannot believe that we have had so many views!out target was 1,000 for the week and we are currently on 11,95!we are so impressed..keep showing your support by joining our facebook and twitter page!!

Right okay now to the post,today we are going to go over interview questions and answers and also an ideal outfit which willl make your interviewer scream YOUR HIRED :D

So whether your in college or university or working, at some point of our lives we all have an interview and it can be very nerve recking so today we are going to discuss work interviews!!

First things first you have to look the part right? here are our favoutire pieces to purchase for an interview remember you can mix and match with ONE pair of good fit black trousers!! Heres how:

Black River Island Palazzo Pants: £35.00

These honestly flow soo well,if your on the shorter side (like me) then you will be amazed at what they do for your legs.

River Island: Cream Peter Pan Lace Top :£34.99

This gives a cute classic look,tuck into the trousers with a thin tan or the belt included paired with some bangles and VIOLA! :)

 Jane Norman Pussy Bow Blouse: Reduced to £15.00

I bought this blouse at the full price at £35.00,and I was so satisfied with it,and now its been reduced more then half price it's a MUST HAVE team with some oversized vintage jewellry for a sophisticated look,wear with black palazzo's or with some tailored shorts :)

Miss Selfridge Nude Tie Neck Shirt £32.00

Cream and black elasticated puffy sleeeves

Team With: Black Palazzo's, Camel Colour Shorts,Wide Leg Trousers.

 River Island Black Court Platform Shoes £45.00

Pair these killer heels with any smart interview outfit and the look will officially be complete :D













I know that some of these pieces might seem a little pricey but the quailty speaks for itself, it will last you AGES!I have a pair of shoes and trousers that are solely kept for interviews and I have had them for ages this because realistically how many interviews would you go for in a year?

Job interviewing never seems to get any easier - even when you have gone on more interviews than you can count. You are meeting new people, selling yourself and your skills, and often getting the third degree about what you know or don't know.

-Prepare
-Watch
-Get Ready
-Be On Time
-Stay Calm
- SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW!

We have been for many many interviews ourselves and we find that with a customer service role/sales assistant these were questions that ALWAYS came up:

When have you provided good customer service?
The interviewer is looking for you to highight one situation and provide steps that you took in order to go the "extra mile" for the customer.

When have you dealt with an angry customer and what was the outcome?
The interviewer is looking for you to identify the customers issue,put yourself in their shoes and always remember your representing the company, take appropriate steps in order to resolve the situation.

When have you reached a target and what steps did you take?
This could mean that you could talk about targets at work or even at college/university!!state what you do to achieve your target, what goals do you set yourself?

Have you ever recieved customer feedback?
This could be if a customer just said a simple "you have been great thanks alot" or it could be a major praise given to your manager which awarded you in an extra 15 minute break ;)

Why should we hire you?
The main question which I can promise you will definatly come on,this is your opportunity to totally SELL YOURSELF, take a few minutes to compare your job description to your abilities.As well as mentioning all the times you have been sucessful in your previous position.



 Good Luck..Be Yourself..Be Confident & Remember Always SMILE!!

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Its A Girl Thing.. xoxo

Sumi..

Tips & Tricks of today - Lips

Hey everyone. Okay today i am feeling mega tired. Me and sumaiya were tempted to take an afternoon nap at 2pm today because we were shattered so i was actually going to go to sleep without doing a post HOWEVER i have received SO MUCH POSITIVE FEEDBACK for the blog today. So much love and so much support that it motivated me to do one post before bed time. Okay so todays post is inspired by Angelina Jolie and her bee stung lips. Big lips make a woman appear sexier, youthful & feminine. Not blessed with the perfect pout? Here are our tips to plump up the volume! Read on Girls.

PLUMP IT UP!

TIP OF THE DAY!

Number 1 : PREP THAT POUT!

Exfoliate before applying colour to ensure lips are soft and smooth. There are exfoliating lip scrubs available from chemists, I use my normal nivea cleansing wipes daily. Then swipe a brush over your lips with translucent powder or just your normal foundation brush will do to get rid of moisture. 

Number 2: LINE THOSE LIPS:

My secret weapon for a younger-looking pout - it's like a Wonderbra for the lips. No one has a perfectly symmetrical mouth, not even the most gorgeous celebs. This is why lipliner gives the impression of plumping your lips instantly by making them look bigger, while correcting and enhancing the shape and stopping lipstick bleeding. 

 When applying lip liner, you need to be firm enough to create emphasis without dragging and yet soft enough to give a good shape. Apply lipliner on the outer edge of your natural lip line... you can even move it out a fraction to give the illusion of a fuller mouth.  Only a tiny bit though girls.

Where lipstick is concerned, the important thing is not color, but to 

accept God's final word on where your lips end.

To make colour last longer, fill in the rest of the mouth with lip liner before applying your lipstick. AND make the lipliner either a very similar colour to your lipstick or lighter NEVER darker this will make your lips look smaller.

Number 3 : USE LIPSTICK & GLOSS

 Apply your lipstick, using a lip brush is the best bet as you will get more precision. 

Dab your lips with a tissue after the first lipstick application and then reapply a second time to make the colour last. The best way of applying lipgloss is gliding it over lips... it is great for lip plumping because it allows light to reflect from the surface of the lip, giving the illusion of fullness and depth.


REMEMBER: Lighter colours work wonders to make lips look fuller. Darker colours will make lips look smaller.

Number 4: Highlighter!

Finally give even more depth to lips by using a shimmer highlighter or white/clear shimmer powder. Dab lightly with your fingertip to the outer edge and centre of your  lips. This gives you a fuller lips instantly and adds definition.

Tadaaaaaaaa you have a perfect pout!

Awesome Trick of the day! 

*Psssssssst* Mariah carey actually uses this trick before she goes out on big events

If you want to create your own lip plumping balm but you're on a budget here is the recipe. This is such an effective method without spending loads of money

1. get an empty bowl

2. Get a scoop of vaseline and put it into the bowl

3. Add either peppermint extract or cinnamon extract which you can easily get your hands on from Asda or any supermarket.

4. Mix it all together

5. Put it on your lips as you would apply a normal lip balm

Feel all the blood rush to your lips

It makes them look extra plum and you can actually feel it tingling in your lips. 

Don't believe me? Give it a try. 

Why spend 100s of pounds for a perfect pout when you can use these tricks & tips today.

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Mahaim