Lets go shopping !

Most women that I have met all have all had the same complaint about their make-up and its "How do we know where to start when shopping for the right foundation colours and products that are right for us ?" .. They say that every time the seem to come away with the wrong colour or the wrong or coverage for them and and a few extra products that they didn't even need . Can I tell you a secret ... sshhh .. quietly ....
Cosmetic houses train their assitants to SELL ! and LINK sell at that ! I know I have been one of their sales girls and we were encouraged to compete with each other quite ruthlessly to see who could get the most sales from ONE customer and be top sales person for the company ! So ladies I'm afraid that is what you are at the mercy of a glamorous group of very astute and trained sales people.
Even if you are lucky enough to wander straight to the right counter first time and choose the correct product you still have to deal with the sales girl !
This is why it is such a good idea to book a make-up lesson with a professional make-up artist as we have no particular loyalty to one company and will show you exactly what products suit you best choosing from as many companies as we choose. So take the trauma out of it and make it fun .
I have started a shopping service to I will be your personal make-up stylist and will come shopping with you and you will be guaranteed to leave the counters this time having purchased only products that you need and that are the perfect colour match for you and your skin.
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Get your eyebrows done by a PRO

Eyebrows that are shaped correctly should actually make your eyes look bigger and create lift around the eye area . We should always follow our natural brow shape I have included diagram above for you to follow . I would advise if you are not confident in your own abitity to tweeze then go to an eybrow expert .. usually not the same girl that does your brazillian ! look at your friends eyebrows that you like and ask who does theirs . Eyebrow shaping is skill and I would advise never to wax around the eye area as the skin is much finer and over time the harshness of the wax can toughen the skin . I dont ever wax near my eyes! DONT DO IT ! Also look at the shape of your brow and make sure that you are following the diagram above . If you have plucked over zealously and have sparse eyebrows because of it look at using eyeshadow to fill in the gaps ! I will warn you it takes time to get it right but if you persevere the end results are well worth it . vistit me at http://www.themakeupteam.co.uk/

10 steps to confidence

Our self confidence shapes the way we go through the world, influencing the choices we make, and determining the directions we take in life. When we build our confidence, we take control of our lives.Self-esteem tends to be built (or degraded) in a cumulative way, allowing us plenty of opportunities throughout the day to increase self-worth. So let's get started!
1. Be true to yourselfWe need to work on being true to our values, and not compromise them because of another person's demands or expectations. This means learning to stand up for ourselves, knowing our boundaries, and defending them if necessary. If we feel we are being disrespected, we need to speak up. If we're open and honest with people, we will respect ourselves more and so will others. Gaining a strong voice in our everyday lives can take time, but eventually it becomes habitual.
2. Let go of past mistakesBerating ourselves for past actions gets us nowhere. We can't change the past, so we must accept it. Carrying emotional baggage creates disharmony and regret, which chips away at our self-worth. It's all a matter of keeping things in perspective. Life is full of challenges and adventures, and since we make decisions based on who we are at the time, it's a waste of energy and serenity to carry ill feelings about ourselves. Let's cut ourselves a break -- we're all human -- and as long as we've learned from these mistakes, we're better for the experiences.
3. Don't compare yourself to othersIt's a fact that somewhere, someone is better at something than we are. If we're constantly comparing ourselves to others, we're doomed to fall short. When we do this, we're not honoring our own self-worth and strengths. Instead, we're allowing others to control how we feel by constantly trying to 'measure up.' When we focus on our strengths, we shine -- and whatever we choose to do, we do well.
4. Plan steps that move you toward your dreams and goalsWhen we're achieving our goals, we have a sense of satisfaction and pride in our lives. We feel better about ourselves, empowered by our successes. Low self-esteem is augmented by a lack of focus and unrealized dreams. Once we know what makes us happy, we can focus on achieving that. If the goal seems too big at first, break it down to little steps. The sense of achievement every day toward something great is a huge confidence booster.
5. Surround yourself with supportive peopleWe need to be aware of the people we surround ourselves with. Are we learning valuable things from them? Do they stimulate and motivate us? Whatever our goals are, we need people on our team to cheer us on -- not bring negativity, doubt or jealousy into our lives.
6. ExerciseWhen we engage in physical exercise, our bodies release endorphins which make us feel good, strong, and alive. Regular exercise will trim our bodies and tone our muscles, giving us healthier body images.
7. Keep learning new skillsIt's self-empowering to feel useful -- and knowledge is power. With each thing we teach ourselves, the more capable we feel. A great confidence builder is having others rely upon or admire us for our skills and abilities. Take classes, master a subject area, learn a new language, perhaps acquire higher computer skills -- and reap the reward of increased self-worth.
8. Do not look down on yourselfConstant self-judgment mentally exhausts us and keeps our focus on our faults, making us feel inferior. Every thought we have creates an action. Too many negative ideas can make us feel so poorly about ourselves that we might continue making self-destructive choices. We need to give ourselves a break -- we're only human!
9. Body languageSo often we are unconscious of how we're carrying ourselves and what image we're projecting to the world. When we hold our heads high and straighten our shoulders, we're telling ourselves and the world that we're a force to be reckoned with, that we are strong and confident. Even at first if we don't believe it, the 'fake it until you make it' idea can work here. Watch how differently you speak and act once you've corrected your slouched posture!
10. Overcome Fears'Do something every day that scares you.' This well-known quote is powerful because it's simple, yet so impacting. Our greatest fears may overwhelm us taken head-on, but if we challenge ourselves bit by bit, growing ever-stronger, we will find those big fears diminish in the power they hold over us. It's hard to look ourselves in the eye if we're afraid all the time. So, take baby steps, and soon that mountain won't seem so tall!

Behind the Scenes

The next time you see a gorgeous image on the page of a magazine just have think about how many people have been involved in putting that ONE image or fashion story together .

On any one shoot from the start to get the image to print there can be as many as 30 people creatively involved .

Fahion and ediorial is the favourite part of job its where get to be at my most creative I love working longside a team of stylists , photograhers ,models ,directors ,designers the list goes on ....... When working with a team you know and trust it creates an energy that inspires great results.

Nothing is ever as effortless as it seems but anything worthwhile never is .

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Gimme Moore

This girl has got it

Get out there and give it some Demi !!

Just look at her cruise effortlessly towards her 50's ?

She has been the highest paid actress in Hollywood at one time , a mother , a buisness woman , had a diificult childhood ,drugs and achohol have affectd her . She had everything and gave it all away . She is a survivor and I like her style !

She is I think a beautiful example of someone who is comfortable in herself and not afraid to be controversial or of changing .

She has fire in her that I like well love really .. I love people who go out there and just do it their way ! Rule breakers ! I like the rule breakers ..

Life is too damned short ! Be everything that you can possibly be and more and aim to reach your potential in all that you do !

Oh and a really young and gorgeous new husband would probibaly help a lot towards getting that Demi feeling !

My Wb Site is Live !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and I'm ready to ROCK !!

I'll be adding more information about my products and services as we go along .. I hope you will keep a look out for my new an innovative ideas . I am updating them all the time and I'm constantly on the look out for new ideas and anything that makes us more gorgeous girlies !! I hope that there will be something to suit all .. from make-up to skincare and styling tips .. send this link to many for me please .......

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Sparkle x

Michelle

Vintage chic

Its that sick flip of the stomach and a tightening of your chest that tells you all is not OK !Its our instinctual response to fear and up there in out top 5 is Ageing . It takes up a little space in the thoughts of us girls of a certain vintage ! As the saying goes there are only two things you can be certain of in life -death and taxes and whilst the latter can be sorted out by a good accountant there seems to be no-one on whom we can off load our torment about the former .

I dislike the process of ageing and how it seems to sneak up on you ! god it so just sneaks up behind us and takes hold . I dont like any part of it , Im being honest .. I quite like the face and the body I've got .. thank you ! and I dont want a different one ! I dont like the leading up to it and I dont want to see all of my experiences the good the bad and the ugly ones too all etched out on my face..... aarrgghh .. It feel like a twisted joke from above .

At 43 I worry about my many imperfections and that they are evidence of the more serious crimes that are lurking beneath waiting to one day bring pain and disease.

When I was in my late 20's I was given a book by Louise L Hay called you can heal your life .. I flicked callously through it paying little attention to the wisdom of this woman .. I wasn't going to age ! I feel very diffferently about it today and know that we can heal our lifes and there is so much we can do to soften the ravages of time and lifes good and bad eperiences .

Balance is the key to everything but in our society it has become so accepted to be stressed out . A friend of mine whos business is doing great just now said to me last week "buisness is doing so good just now I hardly have time to piss" their words not mine, It did get a loud shreek of laughter from me but left thinking well that isn't brilliant ! Athough Im sure their bank manager will be their new friend for the time being . I'm very aware of my own personal body bank and as I go into my 5th decade (kicking and screaming) I would still like my bank to be my pal in my 8th . I'm very careful of what I deposit and dont like to be in over draft no more ! Invest in your future and keep it well balanced . Look at your diet , exercise and I dont mean pound the treadmill till you cant breathe or you get so mind numbingly bored staring at your reflection in the mirror you can't stand another minute . I mean breathe in some of that energy and stretch that body and most importantly I think take a look at how you really feel are you happy because if your not you need to change something and fast !

When I'm 60,70 and 80, I want to feel happy with my wrinkles an know that only the ones that truly deserve their well etched place on my canvas are there !

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