Monday, April 17, 2006

Best Bra Tips EVER!!




Do you want to look thinner by just wearing the right bra??? Look 10 pounds lighter, yes 10 pounds by following these tips when shopping for your next bra:

1. Get professionally fitted. This service is free at most lingerie retailers. 2. Do your serious bra shopping when bras are not on sale so that you can get the attention and the sizes you need.
3. The weight should not rest on the straps, but rather the band.
4. Bras should be positioned halfway between your shoulder and your elbow. Most women wear bras that are hiked up too far.
5. Tightening the straps too much can result in welts and pressure on your shoulders. Let the band do the heavy lifting.
6. Lean forward and tuck yourself into the cups of the bra.
7. The right bra will pick up you, add a couple inches to your torso and make you appear thinner! Believe me, it does!!
8. Metal hooks last longer than plastic.
9. Buy nude, not white. Nude looks better than white under white.
10. To get rid of back fat, position the bra band lower on your back, not higher.
11. Wash your bras after two wearings, but don't wear the same bra two days in a row because it will lose its firmness. Your bra needs time to rebound.
12. Hand wash or use a lingerie bag in the washing machine if you can't--but know that the washing machine cycle is too long for these delicate fabrics. Use Ivory Liquid, not Woolite, on synthetics.
13. Wear your bra on the last hook so that you have room to tighten as the bra loses elasticity.

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Thursday, April 06, 2006

Top Ten Cheap Beauty Buys


On a budget? Wanna stay on top of the newest, greatest and of course cheapest beauty products? Me, too!!!
Here's a list from In Style Magazine and the leading beauty experts!

1. L'Oreal Paris true Match Liquid Foundation - Incredible realistic coverage.

2. L'Oreal Paris True Match Concealer - Creamy, lightweight, and most important long lasting.

3. Physicians Formula Face Powder in Bronzer - Sun kissed look if you don't have time to catch the rays.

4. Max Factor Lash Perfection Mascara - Great high tech lash brush, no clumping or flakes.

5. MAC Pro Longwear Lip Color - This can be a gloss or a lipstick depending on how many coats you apply. Bonus, is that it stays on all day and night!

6. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - A cleanser for every skin type. It's a must to wash off all the above!

7. Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Treatment Mask - This is great to do once a week!

8. Cetaphil Daily Facial Moisturizer - Moisturizer with sunscreen. Sunscreen is sooooo important! Fake a face tan with the bronzer!!

9. Blistex Lip Infusion - Long lasting moisture without a waxy feeling. It hydrates but still allows you to wear lipstick over it.

10. Neutrogena Instant Bronze Streak Free Foam - Dries in minutes, and you won't end up orange. Another quick fix when you don't have time to hit the beach!

Now, which one of these goodies do you need to carry with you? What would you put them in?
Well, let me think? Oh, here's a good idea: Maggie B's "Somedays are a total waste of Make Up" cosmetic bag.
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