Great Ideas To Ponder On A Sunday!!

   

If you are not watching the football games today, then I have some wonderful ideas for you to think about today.

For all of you DIYers this is a really good idea for the projects that require some spray painting……..

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Go to the dollar store and buy a garment bag and use it as a spray tent for small objects.

The next time you have a picture to hang that has two hangers try this method to mark the spot…..

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Just put a dollop of toothpaste to mark the hangers and press against the wall and then just put your nail where the toothpaste makes a mark, and Voila!!

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For those of you who have opened your overnight bag on a trip, and have found your make-up, or eye shadows shattered, this is for you. When you pack them add some cotton balls and pads and that will prevent any breakage.

 

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How many of you have had to throw out fresh herbs because they have gone bad. Next time measure them into 1 tsp. amounts and place in olive oil and put in ice cube trays and freeze. Next time you need fresh herbs you can just add it to the recipe.

If you need an easy way to keep your shower tile and doors clean keep this in your shower and use periodically while you are in the shower…….

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Fill a scrubby brush with half vinegar and half Dawn and you have a great cleaner for your shower.

I have not tried this next idea, but I plan on doing it. I can’t stand for my baseboards to get dirty, and let’s face it we live in a dusty world…….

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This is suppose to work really well, plus it makes your house smell good too!

I am all over anything that makes my home smell good. That reminds me of an idea I posted last year that is still getting me lots of traffic on my blog….

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The person that originally posted this on Pinterest wrote this………

when I used to work at Williams Sonoma (about 10+ years ago) they used to simmer this amazing concoction on the stove and it made the whole store smell amazing. Originally posted on this blog morganmoore.typep...

I have used this concoction and it smells heavenly. Wonderful for our homes during the winter while they are all closed up. Lemon, rosemary and some vanilla.

Wishing you all a wonderful Sunday!!

Please share any ideas that you have found helpful lately, in the comments.

 

Let's Play With Make-Up!!

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One of the many things I love about being a girl is being able to play with make-up.

I remember when I was a teenager, and brush-on make-up became in vogue my Dad use to tease me and ask if I needed the dust pan. 

He would tell me that he didn’t understand why I would take so long to put on make-up to get a natural look!!

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He was right! I did spend a lot of time choosing just the right colors and blending them to give me a fresh faced natural look.

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To this day I still love nothing better than to look naturally enhanced!!

As I have become older I am finding that a little less make-up with a softer touch is better for the look I enjoy.

Today I am going to share with you the make-up products that I have used, and have had success with.

Let’s start at the bottom of it all …..

FOUNDATION

I actually have two foundations I use, sometimes alone, and sometimes together, depending on the look I am going for.

Bare Minerals:

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I know everyone in the world uses this product. It is a tried and true product for me.

I do find that I have to use it with a light hand as I get older, but it has wonderful coverage for the days, or nights I feel I need a bit more staying power.

LIQUID FOUNDATION

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I love the smooth finish the Chanel foundation gives me. I wear a color called  03 Cendre. A little goes a long way.

Next is what I call my miracle make-up!

BOI~ING

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Such a funny name!! But, it is named well, because it really does make your eyes going Boi~ing!!! 

I was so glad to find this product. I have very dark circles around my eyes and this stuff really does hide them well. You have to try this!! I promise you will thank me later!!

 BROWS

Now that I have my foundation in place it is time to do my brows. Don't forget to fill in your brows, remember they are like a frame around a pretty picture.

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I love this dynamic duo by Bare Minerals. I use the light ash blonde. I find this product so easy to apply and it looks soft and natural. Remember I love a natural look!!

Have you all noticed the trend of thicker eyebrows, again?

Next………

THE EYES

I have green eyes so I use a liner that is a very dark plum that comes off as a soft dark brown with a purple undertone. The purple makes my eyes pop more than any other color.

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The trick to using this product is to blow off any access on the special angled brush before applying and then just dab it close to your eyelashes. That way you get a more natural look. 

The beauty of this product is you can apply more for a dramatic look for evening, and with the angled brush you can even get a fun cat-eye look without looking too harsh.

I always, always use an eye lash curler. Every one swears by the  shu uemera, but I read an article claiming that the Sonia Koshak at Tarjay was just as good. 

That is the one I own and I love it. I was having a hard time getting my eyelashes to stay curled but with this curler they are great.

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Last but not least…….

MASCARA

I have trouble with most mascaras making my eyes weep so I have used Maybelline for years and it seems to work great for me.

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One by One Volum’ Express!

Last but not least I pop a soft pink/lavender shadow in the very center of my eye lid,  blending it outward.  I learned a long time ago this makes my eyes stand out more.

The shadow I use is discontinued so I am on the hunt for the perfect color. When I find it I will share it with you, I promise!!

If you are still with me you are to be commended. I know this is a lengthy subject.

Next post I will tell you all about my favorite lipsticks, glosses and blushes. Oh my, I do love a good gloss!!

Be sure to come back, and also leave any helpful comments telling us which products  you swear by.

 Inquiring minds want to know!!

If you missed my last post be sure and read  it. It is all about my tried and true skin care products I now use. There is also a picture of me so you can see my make-up in action!! Go HERE!

  

 

My Tried and True Skin Care Products

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The look for this season is a dewy, fresh look. We all know the only way to have our make-up look good is to have a good base with healthy looking skin. Oh to look like this beautiful model.

I know a lot has to do with our genetics but I am a firm believer in always trying to improve myself, physically and mentally.

At almost 63 years of age I would say I have tried quite a few products over the years. Plus I am a product junky!!

I would say about every decade, or so there seems to be a remarkable change, not always a good one either.

I refuse to go down without a fight so I am always reading and trying new products. Below you will find a list of products that I have been very happy with some I have used for years, and others are new additions to my repertoire.

CLEANSER

I recently have switched to a new cleanser……….

This cleanser is from France. 

It can be used on the face, and body. Safe for children or adults. Very gentle, and PH balanced, so perfect for dry, sensitive skin like mine.

I got  a sample to try first, and I loved it. I noticed my skin felt soft, and subtle after using it so I was sold. I immediately ordered a bottle………

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This gentle cleanser has calendula in it so it has a light fragrance. I really love this product. I use this in the shower every morning.

At night I like to use a natural oil by Lierac also from France. I discovered this while I was visiting Paris this last year…..

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It is a natural product and the fragrance is amazing. I love how soft and moist it makes my skin feel before bedtime.

EXFOLIATOR

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I love this exfoliator and use it once a week. It has very fine micro beads and it is gentle enough for my dry skin.

MOISTURIZER

I was a long time Creme De La Mer user. I still think it is probably one of the best moisturizers on the market. The only problem is….. Along with how good it is, you will also pay a premium price.

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I must admit even after using it for years I tried to find something that made my skin feel, and look like it did when I used the La Mer, but something that cost less.

I read about a product that was only sold in France which was not available in the United States. I read some really good reports, and was very disappointed that I could not buy some to try.

Well thanks to  blogland I was reading  a blog post and the author mentioned this face cream from France that could be purchased by a company here in the states that imports it.

The only slight downfall is it take about 3 weeks to get, but it is worth the wait, trust me!!

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I can not say enough about this wonderful moisturizer. It has really made  a difference in my skin. I feel that my skin feels moist all day long, and the texture of my skin is smoother.  They also make a night cream, but I have used this for nighttime as well.

For under $50 this product is worth every penny. The other upside is it only cost about 1/5th of what the La Mer was costing me.

SUNSCREEN

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I love Neutrogena products and I swear by them. I have used this sunscreen for years, and it works for me very well. I also like that it is dry-touch, not sticky feeling.

After I do my make-up I always give my face a spritz of this product. I have used it for years. It smells heavenly. A little extra moisture for dry skin is always a welcomed addition. This sets my make-up and helps give me a dewy look.

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BODY WASH

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Neutrogena Rain bath is another product I have used for years. I love the light sesame fragrance. For summer the refreshing grapefruit or pomegranate is also very nice. This product leaves my skin soft, and keeps it from getting dry.

BODY LOTION

I  recently switched to no fragrance Cetaphil. I find it emollient, and if I choose to add fragrance to it I just put a spritz of perfume in my hand, and then add the Cetaphil.

So there you have it!! If you would like to read more from other bloggers about what skin care products they have found to be tried and true please go over to my friend Libby Wilkie's blog, "An Eye For Detail!"

Libby has asked myself and four other bloggers to participate in her blog post on skin care products. I can't wait to see what others are using. Who knows maybe I will find something new to try!!

Please leave a comment about any products that you have found to be tried and true! Love to hear all about what others use!

Come back through out the week! I will be writing more about make-up and hair products! 

I just found out my friend Tina at The Enchanted Home blog is doing one of her fun CHOICE post on...
Which beauty product would you choose if you could only choose one!? I chose my moisturizer and lip gloss, hands down!!  Be sure to go visit her and let her know Kathysue sent you over!