Exposing Nail Polish True Colors

Ever buy a nail polish only to find out when you get home that it looks completely different from what it looks like in the bottle?
I have recently started adding new manicure services, adding Shellac and OPI Gel to my list; Shellac is kind of cool , while it looks like real polish it lasts 1-2 weeks and is non harmful to your nail-you dont need to buffer the nail to put it on, or scrape the nail to remove.
Anyways most of the Shellac colors I got were adorable. But I like more light pink colors, colors like "Mod about you" from OPI regular polish range ...
trying to find a shellac and OPI in a similar tone and opaqueness has been really impossible.
I am going to start posting my pics of what my nails look like after I apply colors so you can see what it look like on a nail.

Here is OPI Gel Princesses Rule with Shellac Romantique:

French with romantique from shellac 

tropix shellac

Order some of my fun fashion finds online!

http://www.facebook.com/ExpressFashionBeautyOnlineBoutique

Bikini that allows you to have fake boobies for a day

This bathing suit claims to amp you up two more cup sizes. I am intrigued.


http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265772025157&c=Page&cid=1331606909389&pagename=vsdWrapper

Flattering swim suit from victoria's secret that is not made for someone with anorexia or fake boobies

Check out this swim suit; it can be worn in multiple ways to hide or accentuate flaws or figures. I like it because not everyone is skinny or has a perfect body, but with this magic swim suit you can head to the beach anytime in your life with confidence.
I hate when people wear bikinis or swim suits when they cannot afford to=meaning, if you don't have it, don't flaunt it! No sense in grossing people out! With this suit, even on a fat day you can look chic and sexy/
One thing I don't like is the price tag.

But you cant have everything...
http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265771863725&c=Page&cid=1331606787162&pagename=vsdWrapper

Sally Hanson Spray on Legs!

This spray on makeup is great ! It makes you look like your wearing panthose and it covers anything, from pores, razor burn, freckles, viens, even masks cellulite and scars! Perfect for when youre wearing short skirts or want to hide something. Its pretty waterproof and stays on until you wash it off with soap. Easy to blend and comes in realistic looking shades.

Vichy Dermablend Leg and Body Cover

Searching for a concealer or hide all? This leg and body cover really hides everything. Its a smudge proof makeup that will cover many imperfections such as viens, freckles, tatoos and scars. I think it might also be slightly waterproof and last a long time. This stuff works! The only disadvantage is there is not many colors to choose from, best to opt with light because medium is super dark.

My New Detangling brush!

When I last got my hair done, my stylist handed me what looked like a pocket brush to straighten out my knots (my hair is super long), and I realized the brush was just breezing through my hair and most of the knots! It was like magic! This thing detangled my hair in less than a minute!
I got mine from Collie Salon (Facebook fanpage http://www.facebook.com/collie.hairstyling) but you can get one from  Tangle Teezer  online

KU by Spendlove

I first found out about this line after watching the show "Desperate Scousewives", a pseudo reality show about rich catty women living in Liverpool. The show likes to highlight the ladies loud and tacky fashion habits, although show-cased some very pretty and tasteful looks as well- for example this stunning gold dress one of the actresses wore to her birthday party on the show. I just had to google it and find for myself where it came from. I was surprized to learn these fashions come from a local Liverpool seamstress who has a small boutique shop. The items can be made to order online and shipped.
I love the feminine look, fitted and flared.
 They make a good birthday dress or special event/prom gown. Find them on facebook http://www.facebook.com/KuSpendlove
Here are some of my favorite fashions from KU by Spendlove

Actresses from Desperate Scousewives

Oh Pink, Its my Favorite Color! <3

can't go wrong with red, especially with knotted shoulders and tiered skirt

Chic and Sexy!

Love the sleeves, this is so dainty and doll like!

Flattering because it covers the arms and flares at the waist yet still sexy with the V neck, plus the material makes the whole look!

Wrap Metallic Jacket and train

This is a dainty tea dress but the sleeves and color scheme make it modern

love the white and open back!

I <3 Tulle!

Nothing says glam like gold!

Hot for a night out!

RICH FABRIC+TULLE

The puff shoulders and sqaure neck make this dress ultra figure flattering, also loving the green for my blonde hair!

The best hair masque for natural blondes

L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Vitamino Color Incell Hydro-Resist Color Protecting Gel-Masque

If you have fine blonde hair like me, especially if its been treated, you need a hair masque that won't weigh your hair down or make it oily. This masque is my favorite for moisturzing my hair without making it look dirty. I only apply it to the bottom half of my hair.
I originally purchased it in a salon in Israel, but could not find it easily again. It can be ordered online.
I have tried other brands, likeKerastase and Schwarzkopf but they do not do what this one does.

unique customized swimsuits by Vanesa Baranes

What I love about this designer is that she is local, so you can try them on right here in Israel without having to worry if the Victoria's secret bikini you ordered from a catalogue, took 3 weeks to arrive , and you paid a fortune in shipping costs and taxes looks ok...

Vanesa is the go to girl in Israel for the most fashionable, flattering and fun swim suits. Her designs are featured on major magazine covers, and often her work is worn on local celebs and models. But don't worry, the designs are still affordable, so that anyone can look sexy!

Isn't it fun to wear a bathing suit that looks like it could be a cute outfit? it doesn't just cover, it flatters with style:

I love the ones with accents like belts or twisting or ties

Vanesa creates looks with vibrant colours, for every figure, she also has hundreds of styles to choose from to flatter any body type and to give you a one of a kind look that no one else will have!

Find her on facebook and check out all the hot styles! Click on the highlighted text!
Vensa Barnes Facebook Fan page

My Favorite nail polish of the moment

Mod About You from OPI

Love the pinky and blue opaque tone. Perfect for redish complections and shorter nails! Instantly modern and  the light color will elongate the fingers.

I purchased mine at French Touch Beauty Salon on Dizingoff street in Tel Aviv

https://www.facebook.com/pages/French-Touch-Nail-Bar-Beauty-Bar/149511281781277

Neutrogena oil free moisture!

This is my favorite facial moisturizer! It will not clog pores, cause shine or oiliness, and its affordable too. Its a perfect item for someone with sensitive or oily skin. Perfect for under make-up or to use in conjunction with the acne soap I reviewed below from Clean & Clear.

aztec clutch by pauls boutique

I am loving the bright colored aztec trend going on! Especially when it comes in the form of a glammy Paul's Boutique bag!

Real life barbie heels

Slip into these, and instantly feel like a hot blonde!! These are literally the same shoes your barbie has, but in your size! Order them on  http://www.mydivalicious.com/

My acne soap pick

Clean & Clear 3-in-1 Foaming Acne wash is pretty good at preventing acne. I found it after they discontinued the purple bottle foam wash with 2% salicylic acid. This can be a bit drying on the skin, so use in conjunction with an oil free moisturizer, or only use ever so often, or on trouble spots.
Salicylic acid is known to exfoliate old skin cells, but it can be drying, so this should be used with that understanding. This can't be purchased in Israel, I had to have it shipped from USA.

Have you ever wondered where your shoes came from?

I think most women walk into a shoe shop and wonder, which shoes would look best on them. Most do not wonder where the shoes came from, what animal , or if any suffering was involved to make their fashion. This got me thinking and reasearching where the leather in my shoes came from, and if it is ethical to  wear them. (I haven't even begun to research the workers who have constructed them in probably china!
So I found this interested page that talks about the leather used to make shoes. What do you think? PU,rubber, or leather-which is most ethical?

http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/34300/shoes/types_of_leather_used_in_making_shoes.html
Most high quality shoes sold today are still made of leather just as they have been for centuries. Leather is still the material of choice for its durability and flexibility. Some leathers are more desirable than others and in this article we will go over some of the qualities of different leathers and how they are used.

Believe it or not pigskin leather, the same as that used in making footballs, is also highly utilized as leather used in the manufacture of quality footwear. The recent development of machines that can produce enough pigskin in proper condition to be chrome tanned has allowed this type of leather to become more popular. Another aspect of pigskin is that it readily accepts dyes which allows for it to be produced in the wide variety of colors needed in women's shoes in particular.

Another popular type of leather used in the making of quality footwear is calfskin which comes from young cattle usually younger than four weeks old. This type of leather is used almost exclusively in higher quality men's and women's dress shoes and can be more than twice as expensive as regular side leather.

Full grain side leather which is used to make the uppers for shoes is one of the most versatile of all leathers as well as being the most common. This type of leather is very durable and malleable while possessing the other desired characteristics of leather such as breathability. 

A popular leather that falls between calfskin and side leather in cost is kidskin which comes from young goats. This type of leather is generally used for better quality women's shoes. A common type of kidskin leather is that which we know as suede which is created by using different chemical and natural treatments.

A type of leather that has become very popular in recent years along with the popularity of cowboy boots for men and women is that of the exotics such as Crocodile, Ostrich, Shark, and Lizard. Crocodile leather comes from animals legally farmed in The South Pacific and also in South Africa. Ostrich also comes from farm raised animals and are generally soft and very easy to shape. The leather from sharks is an extremely resistant and resilient. 

Every year it seems like shoe manufacturers come out with new materials to make shoes from including simulated leathers, rubber, and even plastic but it is a safe bet that leather will continue to dominate the designer shoe market for some time.

My Latest Beauty Obsession: argan oil

I was given a bottle of argan oil by a friend who found it in her home by the previous tenant who had just left when she moved in. The bottle had arabic letters all over it, and I was told it came from Dubai-the oil smelled "oily" but I decided I would give it a try after I researched it. I had stumbled on it once before, Josie Maran makes her own version, and it is sold in Sephora. I wanted to put its fantastic claims to test. I used it on my fine lines on my forhead and under my eyes. I put it on before bed and woke up my skin soaked in all the oils, and felt almost clean and soft to touch , plumper, and more moisturized. I definately feel this is the most effective anti wrinkle treatment I have ever used.

This oil is grown in Morrocco, and one of the rarest forms of oil in the world. Locals there call it "Liquid Gold" (now I know why!) It can be also used for acne, hair and even food!

Argan oil also seems to be a PC way to support women in Morrocco!

Wikepedia states:

All argan sold today is produced by a women's cooperative that shares the profits among the local women of the Berber tribe. The cooperative has established an ecosystem reforestation project so that the supply of argan oil will not run out and the income that is currently supporting the women will not disappear. The money is providing health care and education to the local women, and supporting the entire community as a whole.^{[4][unreliable source?]}

The vast majority of the production of argan oil passes through the women's cooperative of Argan oil. A program that focuses on improving the working conditions of rural women economic activities, generating additional income and sustainable management of argan areas in the southwest of Morocco.

Co-sponsored by the Social Development Agency (SDA) with the support of the European Union, the UCFA (Union des Cooperatives des Femmes de l’Arganeraie) is the largest union of cooperatives for argan in Morocco. It comprises twenty-two cooperatives that are found everywhere in the region. These women come together to be better organized and thus guarantee a fair income through cooperatives, allowing them a better living environment and a dynamic local.

Women cooperatives in Morocco work within a biosphere protected by UNESCO which ensures its protection and reforestation.

The perfect naturally rosey blush!

These blushes are from MAC. The one on the right is Breathe of Plum. The one below is Breezy. I was trying to find something that looked like the Plum Perfect blush from Neutrogena that they discontinued...I finally found these two; the Breathe of Plum is good for a person with lighter skin, or when youre not as tanned, and the Breezy for tanned skin, or for night for a pop of color. You can also blend them together for a beautiful glow. Its the perfect Blush to make the apples of your cheek look naturally rosy, like you just got caught in the cold!

Lise Watier Portfolio Color Wheel

Just got this new conceal and enhancement wheel. Check out the video and see for yourself what it does to transform the tone and look of your skin!

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