Refresh. . .

Hello All !

As most of you know it has been an incredibly hot summer here in Canada. Therefore, I thought what better way to share with you all my tips on how to cool off during these hot summer months then a blog post. Listed below are my favourite refreshing discoveries of the summer ! Enjoy. I hope you can use some of this tips, tricks and products to cool off!

Unsweetened Shaken Ice Tea Lemonade (Black, Green, Passion Fruit)

The Beach (Obviously!)



Putting your favourite moisturiser in the fridge.

 

Underwear In The Fridge. (Strangely enough this works wonders!)

                                                  

Maxi Dress. (Keep cool with light, flowing clothing that doesn't cling to your already hot skin.)

My personal favourite item of clothing to wear on a hot summer day.. Jumpers.



Chinese Fan! (Works better then expected.)

I hope you enjoyed my quick fixes on how to stay cool during these hot summer months!

-Vic xox

Hello Again, Unwanted Darkness...

Hello All!


I know it has been awhile since I put my fingers to typing and actually updated my blog. Unfortunately, I have been extremely busy so far this summer, but as you know by now my blog is my "baby". And therefore from this day on, I am now totally and completely dedicated to keeping it updated and fresh.


Awhile back I did a post on dark underarms and home remedies that can help you eliminate them. After this, I had a couple people asking me how to get rid of dark elbows, knees and knuckles. So, today I am going to do just that. Give you guys some ideas on how to eliminate these unwanted dark patches of skin.

Dark elbows, knees and knuckles are caused for various different reasons . . .


- Lack of exfoliation can often lead to a build-up of dead skin cells on and around these areas causing them to become darker.


- Believe it or not, knees and elbows tend to attract more dirt and grime due to the manifold on them. It my be beneficial to take the time to wash these areas more specifically when showering.


- Finally, my personal reason as to why my knees and elbows are dark is because they have fewer oil glands than other parts of the body, this resulting in dryness. Dryness tends to make your skin darker especially in places like your knees, elbows and knuckles.




I thought it would be easiest to break this whole process down in steps, as I find that it will help in understanding the whole procedure a little better.


STEP ONE


Exfoliate. Often dry skin is a cause of dark elbows. To solve this, simply exfoliate these problem areas once or twice a week, followed by your favourite moisturizer to prevent further dryness. I have used just a Buff Puff or loofah and water in the past to exfoliate my rough elbows and have always been pleased with the results. But, to take it that step further try making your own homemade exfoliate. One that I have used and have had success with on other dry parts of my body has been a combination of olive oil and sugar. Simply mix these two ingredients together and then apply to your problem areas. Leaving on for 5-10 minutes and then rinse off.

STEP TWO


Bleach. Alot of skin products have bleaching components in them to lighten your skin. But, considering we are reviewing at home, natural remedies, try lemon! Apply lemon juice to the dark areas and leave over night. After just one night of use you should be able to notice an amazing difference. Another way to control discolouration of these areas is to mix equal parts of plain/original yogurt and lime juice. After you have mixed them together simply apply to the problem area and leave on for however long you feel fit. One of the great things about homemade remedies is that they do not contain toxic chemicals that, if not used properly can do harm to our skin. Takes some of the pressure away. A more expensive home remedy that is perhaps the most effective is leaving a few strands of saffron on a tablespoon of milk cream overnight. Once it has settled over the course of the night apply it to the problem area and leave on for sometime. After this is done all you have to do is wash it off with water.

STEP THREE


Moisturize. Once you have completed step one and step two you should be able to notice a difference in these dark areas, almost immediately. But, this is quite the process to keep coming back to and therefore to maintain that even, soft and healthy skin. Just moisturize 1,2,3 times a day! As many times as you think of it! My personal favourite moisturizing cream to effectively eliminate dry skin is the Vitamin E Intense Moisturize Cream by The Body Shop. Nothing too fancy, but it works!!!


If your curious, try it out! : http://www.thebodyshop.ca/en/index.aspx?cm_mmc=LabeliumSearch-_-Google-_-Product+Lines-_-the%20body%20shop%20lotion

Simple. Three steps that you can take in order to restore beautiful elbows, knuckles, and knees. It is a problem that a lot of different people, with different skin types face.. ALL THE TIME! So, no longer be embarrassed by these rough, uneven, patches of skin! Try some of these homemade remedies and tell me what you think. Did they work for you??

Check out this Youtube video I made on how to cure dry/dark unwanted skin !

Yours as always,

Vicki xxoo

Its Been Awhile..

Hello All,

I must apologize for my obvious absence and neglect of my lovely blog. It has been a truly crazy last month and I did not have the chance to update, as you may have noticed. But we must celebrate because yes I am back and yes I am done my FIRST year of my Public Relations Bachelor! Yay! I am so extremely pleased with my program and am truly excited to start my second year in the fall. In the mean time... I have a whole summer of blogging ahead of me and I hope that you will all join me !

Talk to you soon!!

-Vicki xox

Confession Of A Make-Up Junkie . . .

Hey everyone!

     As some of you may know I have recently been compelled to share my favourite things with you all. I have found so many new discoveries and will not stop until I share each and everyone of them with you all. Today, I wanted to share with you all my favourite make up products, the ones that I cannot live without, my essentials. So I hope you all enjoy and maybe you can discover them for yourself.

L'oreal Paris Color Infallible in Hourglass Beige.

This is an amazing product! It applies very easily and you do not need a lot for it to take effect. The color is a shimmery gold/silver, catching the light so perfectly. It is harder to describe it and do it the justice it deserves so I encourage you all to check it out at your local drug store and maybe give it a purchase !

Nars Albatross

This is a product that I recently discovered and I love it! It is a highlighting blush brought to you by nars. Opposed to a white or silver colored highlighter, this highlighter has a gold dew to it. It gives such an amazing look. A look that can be demonstrated through this picture :

Amazing right!

EOS Lip Balm

EOS is an organic lip balm that works wonders on chapped lips. Since using this balm it is extremely rare that my lips become chapped. Not only does it work but it comes in various yummy flavors and I love the unique look to this product.

Baby Lips

This is a great product that creates various different shades and at the same time moisturises your lips. The color is long lasting and provides a plump, full look to your lips.

Annebelle Lip Liner in Natural Rose

This product creates a natural darker tint to your lips. It is long lasting and provides a great matte finish. It surpasses my expectation enormously! This is a simple drug store product and I would not trade it for anything else. It is currently my favourite item in my make up bag !

 

Finally, the combination of Macs Pro Longwear and their Mineralize Skinfinish is great. This is the perfect combination and one I have been in search of for a very long time. The finished look is always very natural looking and assists in complete coverage. I love my Mac products and these are two of my very favourites.

-Vicki xox

Caviar Nails !

So, recently I discover Caviar Nails.I am a little behind on this trend but it is such an awesome idea that I had to share it with you all! I tried it myself and loved my results. I will be sure to upload my picture results at a later time, but I encourage everybody to check out this How To in the mean time!

-Vic xox