Acne Fighting Egg White Mask

Egg Mask #1: Acne Fighting Mask

Ingredients: 

• 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (fresh squeezed) 
• 1/2 teaspoon of honey. 

Steps: 

1. In a bowl, mix up your egg white's and lemon juice into a frothy mixture. The egg whites do smell a little, but the lemon juice really makes the smell go away.
2. Heat up the honey to a smooth and runny liquid, this will allow the honey to mix into the egg and lemon better. 
3. Mix all together into a frothy paste. (best word description I can think of) 
4. Scrub into face until covering hairline to neck. Make sure its even and allow 5-10 minutes for it to dry to your face. You will know when its dry because it will become hard and make your face feel hard to move. This is natural and good.
5. When ready, Take a warm wet washcloth and wash off the mask. Super Easy! Works so well too! My face felt so great after this and was tight and healthy looking. I almost didn't want to smile for fear I would wrinkle. 

This is one of many Egg Mask Recipes I know and I will share more with you as time goes on. Subscribe on the sides and follow the journey through fashion health, and beauty ups and downs. 

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10 Wardrobe Essentials for Everyone! Part II

The last post was the first part of Wardrobe Essentials for everyone. Men and Women alike can have difficulty with the wardrobe essentials, I know I have been there and needed some help which I learned from...pageants. Yes, being apart of local pageants has given me a understanding of:

• What to wear for different types of events, parties, galas, meetings and dates. 
• How to shop and be frugal yet trendy. A combination many people don't realize is possible, one I didn't think was possible at the time. 
• Wardrobe pieces that can be used in more than 1 way. When you have 2 minutes to do a complete wardrobe change. Whatever you can do to speed up the transition is very helpful and great for the future. You never know when you will need to do a quick change. 

6. Good Sweater

What does a good sweater mean exactly? That's a question I asked myself when I left for college at 18 and my mom asked me "did you pack sweaters?" I, as my very smart 18 year old self was sure I had it all and was ready for college.
Here is something people hardly ever say "I WAS WRONG!" that took me some growing up to admit. But what I learned about a great sweater... It is versatile and works in multiple settings.

A simple cardigan can be used in so many outfits that it is truly versatile. This shows two different cardigans and how it creates 10 different and unique outfits, if you notice, some of the wardrobe pieces are used throughout the pictures.

A fun sweater should also be in your closet. Why not have something to throw on and feel fun, flirty and fabulous in. I have this sweater, its so comfortable, fits great and looks so cute on, especially with my hair in a bow bun. (tutorial to follow) This is my favorite sweater, I even have five dresses, that go to my knee's or longer, one has a collar and I wear this over the top with the collar sitting on the outside. It looks adorable and transform a summer dress into a fall or winter dress.

Fun and Flirty Sweater

Another good reason to enjoy a good sweater is to have a variety, in the world today, there are so many different options and each can create multiple and unique outfits that can transition between different roles in your closet.

Multiple Sweater Options. Express Yourself 

Men's Sweaters

A man wearing sweaters? Does that happen? the fact is yes, and not just as the butt of a joke or as Bill Cosby Halloween outfit.

Bill Cosby Sweater

Men's sweaters can be a fashion statement that go far beyond the traditional sense of the word. 

Men's sweaters can be worn as recreational, sports related, or even business casual. Did you ever think it was something you would try? Men, it's not feminine to wear a sweater, it can be a great mid weight option for those fall, winter, spring or even cooler summer days. Have you worn a sweater? 

A great light weight option this cardigan worn by a very attractive male model pairs with khaki's and a button up shirt. It looks casual yet would be nice enough for business lunch or meeting. 

Fashion Statement 

A cardigan for men can also be a fashion statement and used to look cool and trendy, this is a great set and could be worn to a date, night club, or even some business meetings that are on the more casual side. I really like sweaters on men when worn right. Don't try to pull of crazy sweaters like Bill Cosby, he is one of the only men on the planet who can pull those off successfully. 

7. Athletic Shoes

When you think of Athletic shoes, do you believe that would be these lovely shoes literally meant for athletic workouts and activities. But for fashion, while these look great, they are not the athletic shoes I was talking about. When I talk about Athletic shoes I mean every day shoes you can rock fashion wise and that are comfortable for those little piggies.

My Every Day Shoes

These shoes are my every day shoes.

•  The first pair, yellow converse with zippers, are extremely convenient to wear and I never have to untie them. Plus, the bright colors are totally my style and the unique zipper style add's a modern touch that hardly any shoe has. 
• Second: Is the double high converse that I got to custom design. I love these and they are my second pair of custom converse that you can make on the converse webpage. I love that they match and look good with the clothing I already wear and that they have my name on them, even cooler right? You can add whatever you want with them too! Try it!
• Third Pair: Black and sequined, these are not converse but actually from JcPenny and are about four years old. They don't require laces and slip on easily and I wore them to home coming in my senior year. Why not go all out with your foot wear. I have worn down the inside and so I had to buy $20 insoles that keep me from completely wearing down the rubber.
  
  These snooks with a subdued tribal print are a great idea to have as an every day athletic type of shoes. Comfortable, easy to slip on and fit with numerous types of outfits. 

Men's Shoes

Every guy needs at least one if not two pairs of good athletic shoes that he can go to in an every day setting. Van's, Converse, Nike, Addidas, Puma and any others you can think of that I can't are great options for every day athletic shoes that can work with most outfits.

So the best part about athletic shoes is that no matter how hard you wear them, you can clean them easily. I throw all of my every day shoes (pictured above) in the wash and they always come out grand. I don't dry them in the dryer, I find that it shrinks the rubber soles where the sun gets them just as dry and retains shape.

8. Undies that Work 

Do you remember my post on wearing the correct underwear? Well It's What's Underneath that Counts is a great post about having the proper underwear for every occasion. That is the same for here. You need undies.

Having the correct underwear for every occasion is key, especially if you are going to wear white. White does not mean white underwear.

Nude is Sexy 

It's better to wear nude underwear, and thin flat underwear that does not bulge and does not draw attention to itself from underneath the clothing. 

Men 

It's important to wear the correct underwear and to be open to trying new ideas, I know many women will ask you "boxers or briefs" but in reality, she really wont care when it really gets down to it. I say 

1. wear what is comfortable to you 

2. what fits under your clothing and does not bulge or fit funny

Guide to Everything Guy

9. Black Socks/Hose 

Black socks? Sounds like something your High School Marching Band teach would tell you to have for friday night football right? Well, in the real world, though Bowling for Soup was correct in that High School Never Ends, black socks are important for everything from 

• Job Interviews
• Business Meetings
• Weddings
• Prom/Socials
• Dates
• Every Day
• Funerals
• Marching Band

But this still leaves the question, why are black socks so important? why can't I just wear long pants and my regular socks? Because when you sit down, walk or just move in general, your pants move and your shoes socks are revealed allowing people to see your socks, and your eye will be drawn to white. even white skin will draw the eye. 

This is what it looks like to have your white socks and black pants mixed. It's not a good look and certainly not one that people want to be walking around with on a daily basis. Having socks to mach pants will go a long way in life. Now women need black socks as well but they have something that I have never heard be the favorite of someone, that would be Hose.

Perfect Pantyhose

Pantyhose is great for creating a smooth, seamless line that looks great for every leg and makes for a confident tall posture. I wear them for 

• Church
• Pageants
• Every Day
• Job Interviews

There are so many reasons that tights and pantyhose are great for men and women that they should be apart of everyone's wardrobe drawer. Just in case.

10. Dirty Clothing. 

Yes, I want you to keep dirty clothing in your closet. Have you read through all of this and got here and though "wow, this girl is crazy" that's alright, but hear me out. Having dirty clothing in your closet is smarter than you think. 

• Gardening
• Painting
• Washing Cars
• Animals
• Car Repair 
• Home Improvement
• Hair Dye

Being able to go and get a shirt and old jeans that you don't care about to take care of chores will save all your other clothing, but will also give you a slight reward, as you work, you will see dirty, paint, oil or any other residue on your clothing marking how hard you have worked. I have a couple of shirts that have paint and that paint is full of memories as well. Its fun to see history in my old shirts. 

Magic Detox: Oil Pulling

Magic Detox: Oil Pulling

Toxins, Bacteria, Fungus and Bad Breath all are damaging to our bodies and self esteem. nobody wants to walk around feeling dirty, gross or even have their self confidence shaken. I know I feel can feel quite disgusting when i am unclean, even after a shower and brushing my teeth. I don't feel my best. My solution is something crazy called Oil Pulling. Have you heard of it?

Oil pulling is the act of using cold pressed Sesame, Coconut, Olive or Sunflower oil and swishing it around your mouth for 20 minutes. Does that sound like a long time? Coconut Oil

Oil Pulling is the ancient Ayurvedic ritual of detoxing the body. Have you heard of this yet? I have tried it, and while my first time was a bit rough the ending result was amazing, First let me tell you how to Oil pull

1. Buy good Virgin Cold Pressed Sesame, Coconut, Jajoba, Sunflower, or Olive Oil's. They will be thicker and more dense than the oil you cook with in your kitchen cabinet.
2. Take the jar and heat to melting point if solid, or take a teaspoon of oil and place in your mouth
3. Swish around your mouth, teeth and throat for 20 minutes. Twenty minutes can go fast if you occupy your time with someone else else.

Look at the Beautiful Mouth

My Journey

• My first time, I used too much coconut oil in my mouth and was nearly gagging, I did strive to make it through the 20 minutes, but only managed 18 minutes. When I spat it out, I also expected the color to be dark, or at the very least different, but I didn't see any color variation. My jaw also hurt a little, and I suffer from TMJ, and that worried me.

• My second day was 1000x better. I used a smaller amount of oil, cold, and let my mouth warm it up. I was able to get through 20 minutes and I didn't swish as hard and took time reading a book. Pride and Prejudice to be exact. I felt great after 20 minutes. My teeth felt cleaner than the dentist has ever got them. I had no problems with my jaw and my lips didn't need chapstick at all that day.

• After 1 week: I felt great, I was sleeping better, without my TMJ mouth guard, my skin was clearer and my hair was a mixture of less greasy and less dry. I don't know how to explain it, I just felt clean, healthy and confident.

• 1 Month later: I had a better overall health and my cycles were working in my favor and less painful. It was wonderful and with my new found rest at night, I had more energy and happiness to take one the day.

Tell me about your journey! Try the 10 day detox challenge I have listed below. It will change your life.

Health Benefits

Oral Health is one of the main reasons a person would Oil Pull. The Health benefits are amazing and range from everything between

• Overall Strengthening of your teeth, gums and jaw.
• Prevents disease of mouth or gums and helps naturally fight cavaties
• Prevents Bad Breath: this works great for me, I know I always feel like my breath is bad, even if it smell okay, with the use of coconut oil 2-3 times a week. I feel noticeably cleaner and fresher than after traditions brushing alone.
• Helps with Bleeding gums: this is also something I have noticed when using Oil Pulling, it works well to help my gums not bleed with traditional brushing.
• Protects against moisture loss of mouth, gums, lips and even the throat.
• Helps with TMJ and Jaw Soreness: this works for me, and has helped to the point where I don't even need to sleep with my mouth guard anymore. Its remarkable and wonderful at the same time

How To Oil Pulling

Health Benefits

The Benefits Include Everything from:

• Migraine and Headache Relief: I noticed reduced amounts of headaches while oil pulling 2-3 times a week.
• Correcting Hormone Imbalances: Not noticed anything, but then again, I don't know what to look for on the outside.
• Reducing Inflammation of Joints due to Arthritis: I do not suffer from this, but my shin splints are better, that is a great bonus.
• Reduces Skin Irritation and causes of Eczema: My skin does feel clear and clean all over, oil pulling is also said to help balance out acne in some teenagers.
• Reduces Hangover after Drinking in Excess: I don't drink enough to know if this works, so if you find this helps, I'd love to hear about it.
• Helps Reduce Insomnia: I have heard a lot of lot of people say that their sleeping habits are helped by oil pulling. If you suffer from Insomnia like so many American's, why not try this, After two weeks if you don't notice a difference in your sleep. You are more than free to stop.
• Helps Support Kidney Functions: why not reduce your bladder infections so many women suffer sometimes multiple times a year.
• Reduces Allergies and its Symptoms: If you suffer from anything from pollen to food allergies, why wouldn't you want to enjoy life with this help. I know I have found it helps me. Not enough to get rid of my EpiPen, but I am able to enjoy some of my favorite foods now and again.

Make sure that when you spit out your oil, you do so into a garbage can or another bag, not your drain. It's liquid in your mouth, but the oil will re-harden into a solid and that will clog your drain. I always spit into a bag lined garbage. Don't expect the oil to have changed color, my first time I was half expected he oil to be brown or black when I spit it out, and coconut oil that is cold pressed is white when it starts out.
Sunflower Oil

Now what exactly are the health benefits of this interesting new fad that is sweeping the United States, though it has been around for nearly 1000 years.

10 Day Full Health Detox

Day 0: Buy the perfect Oil for you. Many oils have multiple uses and benefits, so choose the one that will work best for you. Jajoba and Coconut are the two I use most frequently. Take a Before picture of your mouth and face. Keep it in a safe place. Keep a journal of your sleeping, eating habits and body functions.

Day 1: Place a tablespoon of oil in your mouth and walk to your book shelf. Find a book, relax and take twenty minutes of your morning for yourself.

Day 2: Swish your tablespoon in your mouth and go for a walk around your house, apartment, block, street or local trail. Just a short twenty minute walk.

Day 3: Swish your tablespoon of Oil and do 15 lunges, 15 sit ups and yes, you can do both at the same time. Its okay if it takes a long time, you have 20 minutes.

Day 4: While you pull toxins, dance, groove, put on your favorite music and just let go. Feel good about life, breath deeply and have fun.

Day 5: Take a break from oil pulling for a day, just feel the start of benefits. Enjoy your Day

Day 6: Resume Oil pulling, do 10 minutes of yoga, or another exercise you love. Then for the last twenty minutes of your routine, make breakfast, a delicious omelette or scrambled eggs.

Day 7: Oil pull while doing 15 lunges on each side. It's not as many as you think, and if you have any extra time, continue with your book. 20 minutes for yourself will make life a little easier.

Day 8: Add Oil and a little lemon to your mouth, and put a skin mask on your face, I love the All natural Skin Scrub, a great natural and healthy mask for a natural glow of your skin.

Day 9: Add a drop of peppermint extract to your oil, not too much, and swish around for twenty minutes. Make sure you finish that book you started, or if you running late, shower at the same time.

Day 10: Take a beautiful picture of yourself, Don't worry about make up or your hair, go natural. Feel more beautiful naturally with the help of oil pulling

Try Oil Pulling Today. Its easy, fun, and the health benefits are so rewarding that I am hooked on Oil pulling. If you like it, tell me what you think in the Comment Box!

10 Wardrobe Essentials for Everyone! Part I

What are the top things everyone should keep in their closet? I have gone and compiled a list that applies to both Men and Women, Can you guess what is on the list? 
Here is the first part of the installment, talking about some good wardrobe ideas that will really expand your wardrobe more than you can believe. 

                                             1. Good Jeans

A wardrobe essential is good jeans that fit, and boost your confidence. There are so many styles of jeans that would fit different body types. I know the difficulty, I have problems with having a big butt and hips to squeeze into jeans. 

           

Plus-Size Curves: Voluptuous curves are beautiful and extremely sexy. Love your curves for what and how they are, and wear jeans to Match.

Solution: Medium to dark wash jeans with stretch, a boot cut or wide leg with balance out your curves and bust region. A mid rise will also cover everything and allow you to bend over without fear or gaping or falling out. Look for jeans designed for curvy women. Don't have lots of rhinestones and other embellishments, it will draw attention to the wrong areas, also don't wear anything with a fade pattern near your thighs, which will make you appear wider. 

              Muffin Top: A little extra love around your midsection is the vain of many women. But never fear, Jeans can be your best friends, and make you feel better about yourself a good fit will flatter and hide everything for you and shape other areas.

  Solution: Mid-rise to natural rise will be great option for you, they will give you the slimming shape every women wants, even if she doesn't admit it to herself. I would also suggest wearing something slightly loose, not to big, but a good generous fit. Don't go for high rise jeans, while that may seem like a good option, they are more stiff and un-forgiving. Though you may find a good pair of high rise jeans that look good on and by all means, go for it.

Hourglass: The hourglass shape is what every woman dreams of, but in the real world, those with the hourglass shape, while fortunate, find difficulty with pants that fit and look good in all areas. I know I have difficulty finding jeans.

Solution: The solution to the hourglass shape is straight leg, it slims and elongates your figure and gives you a nice shape. If you have a rounder mid section, high waist pants will do wonders to help smooth you out. The best color is medium to dark wash and you will need stretch.  

Straight/Boyish: The straight shape with little to no butt, that isn't  problem easy. Just takes time to find the right fit and the right shape for you.

Solution: Jeans with pocket slits are great to show off your shape. If you really feel you need a little extra ump in your trunk, try padding underwear. They fill out your backside and still look natural while not causing any extra pain for sitting or walking. 

Men, your jeans matter too. 

Don't think I forgot about you gentlemen, your jeans are important to you too and can make or break the meeting, interview, and other social realms would benefit the perfect shape for you too as well. Thankfully, fitting jeans to men is easier than women in some respects, but you still have to make sure everything fits in correctly, nothing buldge's, you feel comfortable and can move around. Even men should feel confident in their jeans. 

2. Little Black Dress

The little black dress is more than just a statement, and something you wear clubbing in your twenties. Its a go to, casual and elegant dress that can be dressed up or down. Its something you feel and look good in while not revealing all your secrets. 

Now, the little black dress can be anything you want it to be, something fun, casual, elegant, lacy, pencil, or even leather. There are so many options, just have fun with it. I myself have 3 black dresses, two are lace and knee length, the other is a pencil skirt dress with leather capped sleeves. It gives it a rocker, yet modern feel to the dress and its great for interviews, dates, or even a fun night out.

<-This is the dress I wore for interviews and pageants alike. I love the fit and how I felt in this dress. I do prefer my lace dress to anything else. But this dress is still fun and something I love having in my closet. 

More great options with a little black dress are lace. I love the look and feel of lace and its a very popular option. It can look old fashion, but most lace has a modern and hip feel to it. This dress shows off the best of lace, and shape. Its a modern silhouette with great lace overlay and modesty in the same respect. My lace dresses are not this spectacular, they are both dresses I got for 8 dollars at Ross and while they were on the cheap side, they don't look or feel cheap. Both are fully lined and have a fit and flare shape to them. I love the scoop neck of the first one and the button up collar of the second. Both are unique and work so many thing beyond the duty of a little black dress. 

Here are some of the styles I could think of for a black dress wardrobe essential. All of them are unique, have a shape of some type and would flatter different body shapes to please everyone. 

I firmly believe in dressing for your shape and creating a style that suits your personality. I really love the long sleeve wrap dress and the halter style dress above it. Those are my favorite styles of this grouping. I know for myself personally, while I like the ruffles, I would tend to shy away because of the myth they make your bust appear larger. That is not always true. I have some ruffle shirts and they actually flatter my bust line extremely well and I feel good it them. Rule number 1. Please yourself first, your confidence and smile are the most beautiful thing you will every wear. 

Even if you go to Ross or another discount shop and get a decent black dress. It will do wonders for your wardrobe and will be a great versatile piece to have.

 Oh men, don't think you get off that easy, women have little black dresses, you have black suits. Men in black, while the movies were debatable, the look when pulled off correctly, is amazing. 

These men know how to rock the black, The standard black and white is still completely classic and each one has his own twist. If you dare, add a fun tie or shirt or both. You won't believe the colors that can mix together and make a unique look. 

Make sure you have clean pressed slacks that are not too tight, size is but a number, you look your best in confidence and what really fits best. 

3. Trench Coat

The Trench coat may seem like an old idea that went away after the movie Casablanca. But I can assure you, its a great trending fashion that still holds great style for both men and women alike. I don't live in my trench coat, but its great for a quick jacket that matches with my dresses.  

With so many styles. Finding a good trench coat that fits and looks food on your body type is easy. I like to shop at Burlington coat factory for mine. There are plenty of options and all reasonably priced. Some designer trench coats can be upwards of $200-300. While I am all about quality, that would have to be made of gold and hand spun wool or velvet to attract me. I stick with a $50 coat that is warm, structured and looks good.

If the traditional tan is not your color, spice things up with bright, beautiful colors that are easy to combine with your every day wardrobe. Brooke, my sister who's artwork is posted on this blog, she has a great navy blue trench coat with a bell shaped bottom and belt to create a great silhouette for her and looks great with so many of her outfits.

Try and Experiment with different colors and shapes. You will be surprised with what you may enjoy with an open mind. 

The Dark Side of the Trenches 

Men always think trench coats are for women, but so many men can prove that they are a universal jacket for both sexes and flatter when fit properly. The picture to the right shows two different collar styles for men to try, a high or low collar . There are so many different options and many men disregard this traditional and classy statement that can go with so many things. Jeans, suits, slacks, all make for perfect base.

4. White Tank Top

Why a white tank top? because its your every day go to perfect undershirt and over shirt should be basic. I have 3 white tank tops.

One is racer back, (looks like a sports bra) and I have a few combinations i wear this with, one I add my favorite dress vest, its grey and black, unbuttoned and a long necklace, either gold, or a fun color. You can play around with white and grey. I also sometimes add my own scarf, usually my blue paisley style with fringe. I have also added a colored blazer that I will add with my white tank top. Its so much fun to be able to play up and down a tank top and it transitions so well for different occasions. Remember to wear a nude bra underneath, A white bra will show through where a nude bra will blend into your skin and not be noticed. I also wore another Cami tank underneath just because my girls couldn't hurt from the support and I liked the seamless look it gave me.

The next great idea is to have a nice, slightly fancy white tank top that you can use for multiple reasons. This cute little top is great for a summer outing in the sun, or a nice little tea party. Its best to have a few on hand and have them looking nice at all times.

Men, don't forget your white shirt! 

The white shirt is such a basic need for both men and women that many men over look it. It goes under dress shirts, wear it by itself, or like a woman, dress it up with a jacket and some sunglasses, add a scarf to make it fun. This is really a huge need, I suggest buying them in a pack, you can buy hanes tagless in a pack of 3-6 for a decent price at most major retail shops and they will last you a decent amount of time. Wash carefully though!

Dress white shirts are also important for men, like this handsome gentleman to the left, you can see he has a relaxed look and still looks business casual, but he could easily add a jacket and transform his look. A tie, no tie, scarf, glasses suspenders all would change this to work well for him, and make the shirt his own. A closet must have, Women, it wouldn't hurt to have your own white collar shirt. 

How To Wash a White Shirt

I know what your thinking "thanks mom, I really wasn't sure how to wash my own clothing." But maybe you never noticed, clothing you have had for a while starts to turn slightly yellow/beige or dark colors that are suddenly light when placed next to another. Here are a few tips for washing your whites. 

1. Separate your white and dark clothes for each load. Does this sound like your mom yet? However, separating your clothing will help the dyes for each stay the same in each load. 

2. Wash with Similar Fabrics. Have you heard this before? Its because most people today don't realize that wool, cotton, and delicates should all be separate. This will keep your fabric looking its best longer and will also keep the shape lasting longer. 

3.Wash in Hot Water. How many of you have a pre-set on your washer and leave it for all your loads? Its common to do so, but keeping it set like that can actually be damaging to your whites as well as your dark's. 

4. Pre-Treat. Depends on what type of stains you have. If you have a yellow tint, soak in 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water. Let sit for a few hours to over night before you hang dry in the sun. Yes, Sun dry your whites before you wash them. This will get rid of the yellow and help keep them looking newer longer. 

5. Perfect Go to Shoes

Heels may not seem like an important piece to have in your closet, but with so many different types of events, and necessary needs of outfits and the need for decorum. The same with Flats, can you think of the last time you needed a good pair of shoes and didn't have them, or didn't have.

I love to have a pop of color in my shoes. I have this pair of great Red Heels I wear with Jeans, Pants, Dresses, and Skirts, its perfect with almost everything I own. I rock red shoes like they are black. I also love the bow detail on them, adding a pop of fun and cute feminine detail, not that heels aren't feminine enough. I also have red flats for such occasions in which the heels are not the answer to my problems. 

Red Flats are another great additions to the wardrobe and make for a great asset for any such occasion. If you are unsure of what to wear red shoes with, refer to my Color the World Blog post and it talks about some clever ways to wear colors together.
If you are nervous about using red as a basic color, don't worry, there are numerous other options to choose from, Black is always a good basic and so is tan, nude makes great options.

This pair is a great neutral option for those unsure about a bright color. Its fun, flirty, interesting and cute with the ability to still be classy for interviews, or sexy for a date and will be easy to walk in. I suggest to have closed toe shoes for a few reasons,
1. easy to keep warm in colder weather and will work in more seasons.
2. Will be more professional and classy for all your needs.
3. Don't have the time to always paint your toes, this will keep them covered. Or, like me I have webbed toes and while I like the look of them, I don't always like people asking me about them.


Fun Fact: I once had a lady come up to me and ask "Did you know you have 4 toes?" as she looked at one of my feet. I was like "No, I had no idea I had four toes on one foot. Never saw that before" 


Great Flats will also serve you well, These are a great brand called Born, they are super comfortable and I get them for a decent price at Nordstrom Rack. If you ever need good flats, spend between $25-35 on them. They will last longer, look good longer and will be more comfortable to wear. 

Men

I believe men have more options when it comes to shoes, the ones to the left show some good options that showcase the good casual, business and working options that can be used for multiple occasions that would be good to have. I like my shoes to be comfortable and would hope you do too, if the shoe isn't perfect, you can always buy insoles to help create extra cushioning when needed. 

Wardrobe Essentials Part II is now available 

Nail Art: Color Tips

Nail Art: Color Tips 

 I love to have my nails painted when they are long, It makes me feel like they will stay long and strong longer. So I have spent a lot of time practicing my nail art, and making some crazy designs. I love to have french colored tips among other designs. Here are some tips to get the perfect tips.

Step 1

Make sure you have all the nail polish you will need. I use a base coat that is nail strengthener, with a sheer color to it. I have my top coat and my nail polish for design. I don't have a set brand I like, so don't think there is the perfect secret to which nail polish works best. My favorite is one that is friendly to my wallet. 

Step 2

I use the brightener to create natural colored nails with a light hint of color. If you can't tell, my nails have this brightener on, its just a nice natural looking color that creates a flat clean surface.  

Step 3

 I now cover my nails with scotch tape, leaving the tips uncovered and fold the tape slightly to get the curve effect your nails naturally have. I try and wait at least 20 minutes after the top coat before using tape, this way you don't pull off any other the other paint on your nails. That would be unfortunate. 

Step 4

I then paint each tip a different colors and I try to use complimentary colors that look good with each other. Make sure the tape is stuck down extremely hard and covers the entire nail so you don't get blobs of paint in different places of the nail. 

Step 5

Once you are finished with step 4, wait to dry and pull off the tape. I then take my white nail art pen and create a thin line around the color section of my nail. Separating each of the colors, and creating the finishing touch. 

Step 6

I then add a decorative touch to my ring finger on both hands. This time I choose plaid, sometimes I use flowers, or a design of some type. I use my nail art pen for this, just to make sure it has a perfect line. (Or close to perfect) I am only human and I go for how I feel about my nails, not what everyone else will think. 

Step 7

The perfect finishing touch is top-coat nail polish, it helps with chips, and smooths your nails while giving them a perfect gloss look to them. I also use the clear nail polish to coat ear rings and necklaces so they don't bother my skin. 

So in easy seven steps, perfect (as perfect as human can make) Nails. 

What Next?

What design would you like to see next? 

• Minions from Despicable Me. 
• Flowers and Polka Dots
• Color Blocking 
• Lady Bug

Vote below in comment box and I will post it later this week! 

Thanks for reading!