7 Tips to get your nail extensions to last longer

1 Wear gloves when washing up

2 Don't use your nails as tools

3 Wear a solar oil or cuticle oil everyday to keep them from drying out.

4 Apply a top coat of clear varnish every other day

5 Don't wear them too long as they are likely to break

6 Get your nails infilled every 2/3 weeks to prevent them breaking or becoming weakened.

7 Leave the shaping to the qualified technician.

Nail Extension Designs & Nail Art

I love nail extensions so much that I have trained in applying them here are some of my designs.

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What to do before your spray tan

      A do and don't for those that are having their first spray tan.

1.  Do exfoliate 24 hours before in the bath or shower to exfoliate you can use a bath loofah, scrub or wash  mitt or flannel,

2. shave no later than 24 hours before, 2 days would be a safe bet.  If you have your hair waxed then this should be done at least 4- 5 days before to allow any after wax spots to go down.

3.  Don't wear deodorant as this can turn the tan green on that area.

4. Don't wear any other products on your skin before your tan

5. When you know you're having a spray tan give the sun bed a miss that week

6.  Don't wear any make up to the appointment

7.  Wear your hair back

8.  Moisturise well 24 hours before the tan

9. Don't use any oils on the day of the tan as this can prevent the tan from adhering. 

10.  Discuss the look that you want with the beauty therapist and listen to her advice as nobody wants to end up looking like a carrot.  Consider gradually going darker.  If you already have a tan then remember that a tanning specialist can get rid of your bikini lines and help you keep your tan longer

                                        

The triangle figure, How to get the most from your clothes

The Triangle/ Pear shape

This shape resembles the spoon shape

You are smaller on your top half to your bottom half

You are straight on top and only go out at the hips you are bottom heavy

You carry weight on your hips, thighs and bottom.

Your breasts are small in proportion to your body frame

This means you can show off your bust area where others might shy away

You can wear boob tube tops and basques

You can wear horizontal prints on your top half.

Tops with detail also work well and you don't have to shy away from frills

You can create a more balanced appearance by wearing a light colour on top and a dark colour on bottom

   You can wear A line skirts that don't cling to create slimmer thighs

Wear trousers that are the standard fit or straight cut

             Balero Jackets can show off your waist and look great with basques

£24.50 Balero black silky Gothic jacket from The Gothic catwalk

Wear bright coloured tops, jewellery or accessories such as scarves to

draw the attention upward to your face

If you want to enhance your bust you can go for bras with padding there are plenty on the market now

You can also try gel bras these can make you one to two cup sizes bigger and will work well with evening dresses and tight fitting tops.  Ultimo make a range of gel bras that are sexy and practical.  You could also invest in a pair of silicone enhancers better known as chicken fillets.  I have tried these and I can say that they are fantastic.  If you want to go up a size or two in your bust cup by the full enhancers, if you only want to give yourself some cleavage then get the half cups and put them at the sides of your natural breast to give you that peachy bum cleavage effect.

Choices for your hourglass figure

                            

                            The Hour glass figure

                               

If you have an hour glass figure then you have a prominent waistline

            Your hips are the widest part of your body

            You go in at the waist and out at the hips

The great news is that many women want this body

The even better news is that you can really have fun when shopping

              Do

       choose clothing that accentuates your waist

    Wear tailored jackets and jackets that stop at or above your waist

  Show off your curves with dresses such as wrap around dresses

                  Wear belts to accentuate your waist

                            Wear skirts and dresses that have an A line silhouette these will flatter your figure

 Wear full skirts to the knee or above with shirts that nip in at the waist and heels

       Wear shirt dresses

The rectangular body shape

The Rectangular body shape

Rectangular: A rectangular body shape will have a boyish or athletic figure, more importantly and a key definition to this body shape is that they will have no visible waistline and will likely gain weight everywhere or across the stomach area.  A person with this body shape will have bust and hips that are the same width.




                                                   Flatter your figure Do's for the rectangular figure
         
 Do wear clothes with shaping, clothing with shaping can give your body definition such as a shaped      jacket which will give the illusion of a waist.  Tailored jackets will create a feminine shape.

Pinstripe Suit Jacket 30 from New Look

Do wear wrap around tops and dresses as this type of  cut will skim over the waistline. 

DVF wrap dress £95 from http://www.shopatcarter.com/

Where belts around the wasit area to create the illusiion of having an hour glass figure.

Stay away from clothes that cling to your body.

Wear trousers that are lose but not overly baggy

Trouser waistlines that are square and low hung suit you.

Where skirts that have shaping such as gently flared and A line skirts.

Wear tops that nip in slightly at the waist

You can afford to wear tops with neck ties as part of their design

Accessories with large jewellery.

You can wear the pencil skirt as it is ideal for your shape but beware it will bring attention to your figure

to counteract this you could choose to wear a cardigan that falls below the waist with a shirt underneath.  Add a belt to the cardigan worn low to break up the body proportion and to give definition between the bust area and waist.

    

Beauty and Image consultations

http://www.goddessbeauty2go.co.uk/ offers beauty and Image consultations in the West midlands if you would like help creating a new image.  Also contact if you would like an online personal style or image consultation

Hot date ideas for a winter date 2009 British fashion tips

Cutout Bodycon Dress £35.00 From Topshop

Love Label cindy over the knee platform boots £50 from Littlewoods online

Rare zip front bandeau dress £55 from Littlewoods

Grosgrain Origami Dress £50.00 Topshop

Ruffle Dress £40.00 From Topshop

Get The Beyonce Look this Autumn/Winter 2009

                                                                     

                                                                           

                                                                                                                       

Leather Blazer above

£100.00

From New Look

Silk tie dress £45 from Topshop above

Lashes asymetric T Bar Sandals £65 at Topshop above

Leather Look Biker Jacket £40 from New Look above

Skinny Jeans £20 from New look

suede platform shoe £30 above

Patent Trim Trench Coat £215 from Topshop

 above

lace silk dress £45 from Topshop above

Casual Trench Jacket £55 from oasis above

2009 Evening wear perfect for the up & coming party season

Autograph Occasions Waterfall Prom Dress

  £59.00 from Marks & spencers

New Look sequin skirt above only £28

 Sequin Bow Dress £25 from New look

Sequin Slash Neck Dress £50 new look

Utility dress £22 New look

Bow Tulip Dress £50.00 from Topshop

Emily Snake Dress by Motel £45.00 From Topshop

Grosgrain Origami Dress £50.00 Topshop

Bandeau Prom Dress £45.00 From Topshop

Bikini waxing

The benefits of bikini waxing


Waxing is a treatment that removes hairs quickly and can leave a smooth finish. Having qualified in wax and having waxed my own bikini I was absolutely amazed at the affect although it did take a bit of courage to remove the strips. Hot wax is used by many as it can be less painful but the strip waxing provided a finish that was smooth. It is possible to create a brazillian wax without having to get into any awkward position on all fours with butt in the air. I created a thicker brazillian and the hair didnt grow back for 6 weeks and when it did it grew back finer. Waxing creates a nice finish after all we did leave the caves hundreds of years ago and if we dont want to scare off our men then a good old wax can give you the designer vagina without the huge price tag.

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ways to look good during a recession

ways to look good during a recession



1 Make your own beauty treatments such as sea salt & lemon for a facial scrub or using avocado for a face mask. Mineral water with lemon for a toner. Honey & salt could also make a scrub. Find some easy recipes on line.

2 Sort all your clothes out so you know exactly what you've got and then experiment with mix and match ideas using your existing clothes. This way you get a new outfit but you don't spend any money.

3. Only purchase key wardrobe essentials and only when you really need them. Before buying anything ask yourself if you have something similar at home or if you really need it. Spend on quality not quantity and buy things that you will still need next year such as coats black or brown shoes trousers and shirts.

4. Purchase unpatterned items so that you can keep them for a long time without them looking out of date and make sure that the colours you choose are timeless also such as black white red blue navy chocolate brown forest green fuscia.

5. Plan your purchases in advance, those of you that do this for food will be well aware that you can save money by planning what you are going to buy and sticking to it.

6. Treat yourself to things that make you feel good but have long duration such as spray tans that last 7-10 days without damaging your skin, or treat yourself at home with things you can do yourself such as facials manicures nail art. Eye lash tinting can be done in a salon and means that you dont have to apply mascara as the lashes can be dyed to the same effect for an affordable price.

7. Swap some clothes with one of your best friends.

8. Sell some things on ebay so that you can afford the things you want.

9. Hold a car boot sale to raise funds that can be used to boost your confidence and improve your image.

10. Buy smaller sized beauty products or even samplers as these cost less because you get less but they can still do the job.

11. Shop around for things, dont just buy the first thing you see check what else is out there.

Minx is the new nail craze

Minx is the new nail craze it lasts for up to a month and is a non chipping nail sticker that is good for natural nails on fingers and toes the prices start from £20/$40+  Beyonce is reported to be a fan and wearer of minx also Christina Aguilera, Rihanna and Victoria beckham.  Minx is applied with heat and is available in salons.  Minx can last for up to 6 weeks on the toes and are perfect for holidays or to save you the hassle of painting your toes and having them chip.  Minx comes in lots of different designs and there is definitely a design to suit everyone. Minx is sold by Sweet squared and CND and is only available for professionals although some packs have found there way onto EBay.  For the best results it is always recommended to visit a professional.