Beauty Diaries by Kimi

Top Tips For Perfume Lovers Top Tips For Perfume Lovers Many people just probably take it for granted they know what not to do with their fragrances, however, in all likelihood, the majority of those people are making the same mistakes over and over again.  Therefore, here are a few handy dos and don’ts to keep you on the straight and narrow as far as wearing perfume goes: Perfume Dos Build up a collection of different perfumes It is good to have a variety of fragrances you can use for different occasions, as well as times of the year. For instance a perfume you might wear to work should differ from that you wear on a night out. Likewise you should wear a different fragrance on a cold, chilly evening to that you would wear on a warm summer’s day. Be aware of how strong your perfume is It’s really important to make sure you’re not overpowering everyone you meet with your strong, heady perfume. Therefore, be sure to know how long your perfume t...

Sleeping Amid Hot Flashes - 6 Tips For Having A Good Night's Sleep During Menopause Sleeping Amid Hot Flashes - 6 Tips For Having A Good Night's Sleep During Menopause Some women in their late thirties or early forties could be experiencing insomnia, and they don't know that this could be related to menopause. At the beginning of menopause, which is known as perimenopause, women experience a number of changes that affect their sleep pattern. Sleeping problems could also be accompanied by hot flashes. In addition to this, some also share that they feel very energetic or active, which is likely due to increased adrenaline production and decreased progesterone and estrogen levels, and their mood swings are worse than ever. With everything that's going on inside a woman's body, how will she get a good night's sleep? When menopause is making you lose precious rest time, then it's time for you to make some changes. Remember that your body needs sleep beca...

Top 10 Types of Fashion Bags : Which One Best Suits Your Style If there is one thing that rivals shoes in shopping, it is the delight that fashion bags bring. All women will completely say "aye!" to the idea that bags compliment their sense of style and also hold an important function in holding everyday must-haves like wallets, cell phones, keys, and a lipstick. Fashion bags change patterns and fabrics from season to season making it harder to choose which one is right for you. To give your shopping juices going, here are the top 10 fashion bags to consider when thinking of sprucing up your wardrobe. 1. Clutches Clutches are fashion bags that go well with formal events, where wearing of gowns and cocktail outfits would look ridiculous with a bag hanging on your shoulders. Relatively small and strapless, these diminutive bags simply hold absolute essentials like keys, cell phone, wallet or lipstick. Minaudière , for instance, are adorned with crystals, semi-precio...

The Fight Against Tarnish: How to Keep Your Silver Shining I have always loved silver jewellery, I prefer it to gold because it ages so well, as long as you're wearing it. So what happens when you don't wear it? Well it develops a patina and then begins to tarnish, which isn't the look you're usually going for when you wear silver jewellery. So How does Tarnishing happen and how can we prevent it? A Chain Reaction Most people think that tarnishing occurs due to the oxidisation process that happens when silver is exposed to oxygen in the air over a long period of time. But tarnishing actually occurs when the silver reacts with the sulphur or hydrogen sulphide in the air, however it will also react to other chemicals over a long time span. So wearing your jewellery in pools, baths, doing the washing up, most activities where all or part of your jewellery will be submerged in a mild chemical environment is going to have some effect on the silver. A Little...

L'Oreal Paris has always been quite creative in bringing their make up ranges , and now the brand goes outrageously POP and launches the Poptastic collection for a touch of flamboyant color, new from Paris! What makes the POPTASTIC collection so awesome?   It’s outrageously colorful, it’s outrageously POP.  Rock your beauty must haves for this season with glamorous hot shades from the latest Poptastic Collection by L'Oréal Paris. This collection is the perfect way to completely jazz up your beauty wardrobe. L'Oréal Paris introduces a set of products that will add that extra element of oomph with fun colors and exciting prints so you can live life on the brighter side!

What Makes a Desirable Structure For Skincare  From La Bella Donna to Image skincare , it seems that the world of skincare and the competing product lines have been stepping up their game! The question on everyone’s mind however, just might be in regards to what actually makes these products so desirable! With desirability on the mind and proof of amazingness, let’s get down to the nitty gritty… skincare style. One of the top factors that will tend to come into play in regards to a substantially qualified and desired product is the formula itself. From the way it leaves the skin feeling to the deep enhanced benefits provided for the skin itself, pure ingredients seems to be a number one deciding factor in regards to a product’s formula. The importance of ingredients couldn’t be more of a deciding factor than it is today and top on the list is anything natural based. From simple natural products to advanced organic products , skincare lines everywhere have been changing ...

Choosing the Best Pump Shoes for Your Feet and Wearing them Well Pump shoes are the in thing when it comes to women fashionable high- heeled shoes. Most women who love wearing pump shoes do so without knowing how to wear them without getting hurt. Pump shoes can hurt your feet if they are worn the wrong way. The effects might not be noticed immediately, but in the long run, certain pains begin to manifest which are traceable to wearing pump shoes wrongly. There are certain tips and instructions you need to follow and observe in order to harness the fashion benefits of this very fashionable high-heeled fashion shoes. Every human is known to have a distinct feet anatomy, so it is advisable to seek expert advice on the most suitable pump shoes to put on without running the risk of developing feet or spine injuries and pains. This professional information concerning the type of pump shoes that fits your feet size and shape can be found in relevant webpages and blogs. It is impor...

Latest Fashion Trends It can be extremely difficult to keep up with current trends. As soon as you think that you’ve got your finger on the pulse, everything changes, says Huffington Post . The fact that culture shifts and alters so very quickly is both a good and a bad thing, especially when it comes to fashion. It means that the fashion industry has no time to grow staid or boring – it is always vital, vibrant and effervescent. Yet, it also makes keeping up with current trends a rather expensive and time consuming hobby. There are some people who are always on target. They know what the hot look is before it even gets here. They can put together an outfit that’s bang on trend in a matter of minutes. They just know fashion. Then, there are the rest of us – people who love fashion, who love following fashion. People who follow the fashion world obsessively because they don’t have that same instant nature. They have to work hard to be on trend and this is how they do it. Tak...

Tips on Buying Jewelry Buying jewelry can be a difficult process if you're concerned about quality. There are a lot of imitators out there trying to sell you pieces that aren't worth what their price tag claims them to be. If you're looking to buy jewelry then you need to educate yourself on what's out there and what quality actually looks like. Here are a few tips when it comes to purchasing jewelry... Gold Gold is a soft metal, so it is usually mixed with other metals to for the sake of giving durability to the gold. To learn more about gold, check out what Wikipedia has to say about it. When purchasing gold one of the most important things to consider is the karat quality. The karat quality marking tells you what proportion of gold is mixed with other metals. For instance, 24k signifies that the gold is 100% gold and not mixed with any other metals. It's gold in it's purest form and it will be more yellow in color and softer. 18K signifies that ...

How to Get the Jerseylicious ‘Smokey Eye’ Jerseylicious has given us a few different styles over the years, with the team from the Gatsby Salon emphasizing big hair and big makeup. The ‘smokey eye’ has been one of the more popular looks to come out of the show, and is all about personality and plenty of volume. Smokey eyes can be created using a combination of mascara, eyeliner, and generous amounts of eyeshadow. If you want to create the look for yourself, what are some of the best ways in which you can go about it? First Steps You should try to start with your eye makeup first, as this will prevent any problems developing with your foundation. A good, clear base and primer is important if you want to make it easier to apply eyeshadow without causing a lot of smudging, at least at first. You can then apply eyeshadow to your lid, making sure that you don’t go too far past the crease. For the wing effect used in the smokey eye on Jerseylicious, be prepared for a bit of pr...

High Heels And Health: The Lowdown Could the evergreen fashion for high heels be a health concern? We take a look The rise of the high heel There’s no doubt about it, the high heel holds an elevated place in the fashion world – and unlike some of the more fast-passing fads the fashion world seems to throw up, high heels are here to stay. Maybe it’s the extra height they provide, their way of elongating the figure in a visually enhancing way or maybe it’s the alluring design. Whatever it is, the individual who invented them must have had little idea the massive and enduring success this form of footwear was going to enjoy. These days, it seems that high heels have gone from mere popularity to iconic status. The bigger high fashion brands are talked about in the excited and reverential tones once reserved only for Hollywood A list actors. And it’s a love affair that’s not showing any sign of fading any time soon. High heels and health One of the benefits of fashion t...

Military Relocation: Things to consider before making the move If you belong to a military family,you might have already experienced moving home from one location to another every few years.  Packing all the household stuffs, taking care of all social, professional and personal obligations, and carrying all important stuffs (both tangible and intangible!)  to a new location, does require a lot of planning and organization. Check out an interesting infographic below: familyactivities.co On an average, every 1 to 3 years a military family moves. and a kid in military family has to change his school around 6-9 times on average. If you have to live in a house off-base, you might consider renting or purchasing one . However, there are few things you must take into account before deciding on the house. Though you have your BHA (Basic Housing allowance), you might want to consider certain other financial obligations that might impact your planned budget. Some of these f...

New Maybelline Colossal Kajal (12 hours formula) I reviewed the original Maybelline New York Colossal Kajal a while back HERE and also posted a video of its smudge test too. Today, I'd like to talk about the new improved version of the same Kajal that claims to stay for 12 hours without smudging or fading away. So did it stay true to its claim? Lets check it out below: Price: INR 175/- My experience with this kajal: The kajal comes in same packaging the way it used to come earlier. The yellow colored pencil with a twist up kajal inside makes it easy to apply without bothering to sharpen it every time. The kajal is intense black and gives gorgeous, smoldering black color in one swipe. It sets within seconds of application and doesn't smudge or budge at all. For testing the effectiveness of this kajal I wore it for 6-8 hours and in whole span I even washed my face many times with cold water. I quite liked the way this kajal stayed put without creating any mess around...

Chewing gum is a wonderful thing, a great pick me up with its bright minty flavour, a supposed mental stimulator and it freshens your breath too. We've all had a moment where gum has accidentally fallen from our mouths, usually we just sigh and pop the piece in a bin if we're at home, but if its on the streets nine times out of ten it'll be left where it fell. But what do we do when we have a minor accident and that piece of gum you were chewing gets stuck in your hair? Or your clothes? I've seen it happen when people have accidentally fallen asleep chewing gum. Well, I'm going to go through a few different places where gum can get stuck and how you can remove it. A Hairy Situation Hands down hair is the worst place to have chewing gum get stuck. It's sticky, messy and if it happened while you were asleep its had a good chance to get tangled into more of your hair. You may have head lots of ways to remove chewing gum from your hair, here are a few tha...

Can Exercise Achieve the Same Results as a Tummy Tuck We’re all after a flat, defined, and stunningly smooth stomach. Glossy magazines and catwalks are full of gorgeous women with toned abs strutting their stuff, while ads featuring muscle-clad male models regularly fill our screens. So it’s no surprise, that according to Sydney's Dr Jeremy Hunt , one of the most popular confidence-boosting cosmetic surgery procedures after breast augmentation is abdominoplasty, or the aptly named tummy tuck. Very often, pregnancy, lifestyle and genetics play a part on how tight and toned stomach muscles are. Sadly, the tissue that binds the two muscles in your stomach together can sometimes stretch and tear, meaning that a flat stomach without surgery could be impossible to achieve. But what exactly does a tummy tuck involve? Who would be suitable? And what are the risks? A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty is surgery to remove a large section of skin and fat from the abdomen. There are tw...

How To Prep Your Skin For Your Lovely Lingerie   You might not be wearing your lingerie all over town, but if you’re putting it on, you obviously want to look great. Even the most luxurious lingerie isn’t going to be perfect if your skin isn’t looking its best. Before donning that lace-wear, follow these basic tips to prepare your skin .   Image Courtesy of Picasa Hair Removal If you’re like most women, hair removal  is a big part of your prep routine. While some women prefer waxing , others go with the old-fashioned razor or depilatory . What you choose is up to you. However, hair removal should be the first thing you do when preparing your skin for lingerie – especially if you have  sensitive skin , as any type of hair removal can cause red skin or minor irritation. For most women, this goes away quickly, but to ensure your skin does not get too irritate it’s best to do this first. Exfoliate Your Skin Dead skin cells have a tendency to clog pores...

Tips To Make Your Own Jewelry Jewelry to a woman is a statement. It says a lot about how a woman is feeling, who she is and who she wants to be. I believe, one of the best ways to express all of these things and more is to have truly unique, one of a kind pieces. Unfortunately it's very costly and almost impossible to buy completely unique pieces. So I suggest creating your own jewelry. It doesn't have to look tacky, nor does it have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are a few tips and ideas for creating your own jewelry. Etching A great technique for making personalized jewelry is the art of etching. There are many different ways to go about this process, such as using chemical compounds or simply using rolling plates and hammers. The patterns that you can make with etching are limitless. Rope Jewelry A great ingredient for creating jewelry is rope. Try creating a chain or knotted necklace from rope. You can color and stiffen it to make it a fun, unique piece....