How-To: Ombre Lips

Here is a really cool trick you can do with your lipstick in your next photo shoot - ombre glossed lips!

This trick gives amazing dimension to your lips and and the gloss adds great shine - really making you pop and stand out in your photos.

How?

Step 1: Choose your coloured lip liner of choice, any colour you'd like, so as natural and subtle as you want with a nude or a bright pink like in the photo to the right.

Step 2: Line your lips with your lipliner and then fill in about half of your lips from your lip line but leave a small amount untouched.

Step 3: Take a light coloured eyeshadow in the same colour family as the coloured lip liner you chose. (Light pink or a pale nude/beige etc). Push the light shadow onto the inner naked portion of your lips and blend into the liner.

Step 4: Add a clear gloss on top to blend together and add shine! Add some shimmer for a night out or more dramatic look!

VOILA! You're done and have great 3-D looking lips that pop! This can be done with literally any shade so don't be afraid to try it out. It looks amazing with neutral colours and is more subtle that way so you can even wear it to a casting or go-see.

Bree 
xoxo

How to Style Bangs

Fall is fast approaching and that means bangs are back in season! Bangs are super sexy and in style for autumn seasons and I highly encourage you guys give them a try. I always go back to my straight across bangs in September. As a model of actress it's great to freshen up your look and update your photos every 6 months to a year and if you're due for new one's now is the time to try a bit of a new look without being too drastic in changing your hair! 

Bangs are an easy cut and easy fix to grow out and they look fabulous and very high fashion. On the right facial and bone structure bangs can completely change your look for the better and could possibly start booking you jobs! Here are some ways you can style them if you're unsure or don't know how to wear them after you leave the salon. 

Bree

xoxo

1. COMB IT.

Comb out your wet bangs with a wide tooth comb. Easy!

2. PADDLE IT.

Hold the blow dryer above your head (in your right hand) and focus the nozzle downward. Blow the bangs to the left for 5-10 seconds using a flat paddle brush. Then, switch hands and blow to the right for 5-10 seconds. Your bangs should be slightly damp.

3. WRAP IT.

Wrap the center section of your bangs around a medium-sized round brush and hit them with the blow dryer from above. You’re going to be left with some crazy, voluminous bangs. However, by the time you finish your makeup and walk out the door, they will fall into place leaving you with full, sexy bangs. Note: I only use a round brush in the center section; not the sides.

4. HIT IT (& QUIT IT).

But for real – one last quick hit with the blow dryer from up above and you’re done.

Are bangs in your future? If you have them, how do you style them?

Original Post: http://vanillaextract.me/how-to-style-straight-across-bangs/

How-To Get Rid of Cellulite

Cellulite is extremely common and almost every woman has it somewhere! It's completely normal, but if you want to diminish or try to rid yourself of it AND get super smooth skin then THIS STUFF WORKS WONDERS. Being in the entertainment business we are concerned about our appearances and as models or actresses having little or no cellulite is a big asset so if you have any this is a great way to help rid yourself of it, or if you don't, just to get nice smooth skin.

This coffee-sugar scrub helps remove cellulite and makes skin irresistibly soft! Just 2 cups of ground coffee, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tbsp of olive oil. 

 

Original Post: http://www.diyncrafts.com/1313/health/get-rid-of-cellulite-just-in-time-for-bikini-season

Why Olive Oil Benefits your Skin

Olive oil is an amazing source of omega-3 fatty acid that is affordable and easy to find in most households. It's a powerful antioxidant and also has vitamins E and A that benefit hair and skin! Use some of this on your skin and in your hair to make it soft and luxurious feeling and give you that glow you want for your portfolio photos or video reel.

Start from the inside out and use it in your food but if you want more instant results, here are some uses that can benefit you and your skin using this great home ingredient. If you don't already have a bottle around the house go to a grocery store and pick one up!

1. Moisturizer - nourishes your skin and leaves it silky smooth

2. Exfoliator - scrubs dead skin cells and moisturizes skin

3. Anti-Aging Agent - anti-oxidants and vitamins help prevent and fight signs of aging skin

4. Shaving - a safe and natural lubricator that can replace your shaving gels

5. Lips - soothe and repair dry lips

6. Damaged Cuticles - moisturizes and revitalizes damaged cuticles

7. Eye makeup remover - doesn't irritate your eyes and removes eye makeup effectively

8. Stretch Marks - vitamins nourish your skin and help prevent and treat stretch marks

9. Treats Dry Skin - *see moisturizer

10. Diaper Rash - treats naturally

A Natural DIY Hair Cream: Curly Hair

For those of you girls who have curly hair, this natural hair cream will work wonders for sealing in moisture and yields amazing twist outs for your curls. Use this every couple weeks to hydrate your hair and keep your curls beautiful. If you have natural curls and a casting director's chooses you for a role or photo shoot, you want your hair to be as healthy as possible to shine in your photos or on camera.

8 oz of raw natural Shea butter

4 oz of raw coconut oil

1/2 cup of Aloe Vera gel

1 tbsp of jojoba oil

1 tbsp of Jamaican Black Castor Oil

Original Post: http://www.curlynikki.com/2013/03/the-perfect-natural-hair-cream-diy.html

Nails for Casting's and Go-See's

It's great to be up to date with nail trends and colours but for casting's and go-see's it's best to be as natural as possible. Here are two great neutral nail colours that look beautiful on anyone and will spice up those plain nails that have nothing on them, while still adding that elegance of simplicity.

My two personal favourites are listed below. The Essie polish has more brown tone's that works great for any warmer skin tone's and the OPI polish has more peach hue's that is great for us girl's who are on the paler side. Both look good on anyone, so use your discretion when choosing a neutral polish that will be a huge staple for you for your upcoming casting's or go-see's.

Remember, having a neutral canvas for casting director's to look at is best and will help you in booking jobs as they are better able to see you in the role or as the character they have set in their mind for the project. Minimal makeup to go along with these neutral nails is a MUST as well!

Enjoy and happy nail polish shopping!
Bree xoxo



OPI "Glints of Glinda"                                           OR                                            Essie's "Jazz"

How To: Fight Celulite

Here is a great tip that will help fight cellulite while exfoliating your skin leaving it soft and smooth. We all know how much of a pain cellulite can be, and being in an industry that depends on image, anything that can help is an asset. This at-home DIY treatment will be your best friend.

You will need:
3/4 coffee grounds
1/4 brown sugar
A dash of olive oil

Directions: 
Mix ingredients and bring it into paste form!  Exfoliates, fights cellulite, gets rid of the red bumps on the backs of arms and also moisturizes your skin!

This is an amazing mixture that with exercise can help rid your body of the hated cellulite!

Enjoy!
Bree xoxo

Beauty Tip Thursday - How To: French Braiding

If you have an upcoming photo shoot and are on a budget, here is an elegant yet simply classic braid that can look great on anyone, for your photos. Not everyone has learned how to french braid, so here is Lauren Conrad's signature french braid step-by-step tutorial to help you figure out the trick to the french braid.

Beauty Tip Thursday: Home Remedies for Dull Hair

Brighten Locks with a Tea Treatment 

It's important to have healthy and shiny hair so that you can stand out in your photo's and impress clients and no one likes having dull, lifeless hair.
Soak your strands for high-wattage shine and rich color, whatever your hue.

What You Need
2 tea bags (chamomile, a golden mix for blondes; rooibos, a rich orange for redheads; or black tea, dark for brunettes)
2 cups water

1. Once a week -- or whenever you feel you could use a shine boost -- steep tea bags in boiling water for 10 minutes. Let the liquid cool to room temperature. (In a rush? Refrigerate it.)
2. Pour the mixture over wet, just-washed hair, rubbing it through the way you would shampoo.
3. Leave the rinse on for 10 minutes; wash and condition to seal in the silky, glossy results.

Beauty Benefit
"Tea lowers the pH of hair, closing the cuticle for extra shine, softness, and manageability," says Philip Pelusi, owner of Tela Design Studio in New York City. Tea's natural pigments can also neutralize brassiness for more flattering color.

Original Post:  http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/beauty/skin-care/our-favorite-all-natural-home-beauty-treatments/?page=2

Beauty Tip Thursday - The Classic Red Lip & Winged Eyeliner

The classic look made famous by Hollywood star's like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn in the 50's is the pin up girl look - bold red lips and bold black eyeliner. This is a look that is timeless and absolutely gorgeous.

Being in the entertainment industry this is a MUST on your list of looks to know how to rock. This look is great for photo shoots and can really play up your features and make you stand out from the crowd. Hopefully rocking this look can help your photos be attention grabbers and get you some auditions.

Here's how you can achieve this look:

1. Have a red lipstick that compliments your colouring (if you don't know how to choose a red be sure to consult with a professional at M.A.C or Sephora etc) and a lip liner a couple shades darker to go with it. Lip liner's are essential for red lips!

2. Black gel eyeliner (with an angled liner brush) is what I recommend as it's easy to apply and gives a great polished finish.

3. A neutral beige toned eyeshadow for your lid's and a light brown shade for the crease of your eye.

4. A great and bold voluminous mascara to give you some fierce lashes!

5. A couple bonus items that could further your look would be a good bronzer and highlighter for contouring and highlighting the angles of your face. 

Here is a video I did of a red lip tutorial that can help you further.

Beauty Tip: Easy At-Home Makeup Protector

Makeup can last all day by using a common household product as a makeup protector. This magic ingredient is believe it or not - CORNSTARCH.

Having a flawless face is important being in the entertainment industry, so anything that can help us look our best is key! Having foundation that lasts all day and doesn't streak or sweat in the heat is a huge asset for any girl, especially those acting or modelling.

Simply mix it with a bit of your foundation and you're set! This is completely safe and shouldn't irritate your skin. However, if you have sensitive or acne prone skin be sure to test it out on a smaller area first just to be cautious. This will help your face stay dry, keep off the sweat for summer & be non greasy all day long.

We hope you enjoyed this great tip from us to you! Be sure to share with your friends and family and help them have flawless foundation this summer.
Bree xoxo

Beauty Tip: At Home Blackhead Miracle Remover

Here is a great tip for how you can get rid of stubborn and unattractive blackhead's at home. It's important being in the entertainment industry to have great skin, especially on your face. Having blackhead's isn't fun so this can help you get that smooth, clear skin to keep your skin looking beautiful and healthy for any casting's or go-see's. YOU are your product, so be sure to invest in and take care of yourself!

Use fine salt and backing soda! Save your money and stop buying those blackhead removal creams, strips etc and use this at-home tip.

How?

Take a gel facial wash, mix it with a tablespoon of baking soda and a tablespoon of salt. Apply it to your damp skin with cotton pad and leave it on for 5 minutes. When the time is up, remove the cotton pad and voila! You should see your gross blackhead's no longer on your skin but on the cotton pad. It's THAT simple and work's wonders!

Hope you enjoyed this beauty tip from us to you. Be sure to share with your friends and family and pass on this great and cost effective tip!
Bree xoxo

BEAUTY TIP - Fresh, Soft Lips

Here is a great tip for getting freshly scrubbed, soft lips! Your face is your canvas and having soft and fresh lips is so important especially in the modelling and acting world. Use this step-by-step guide to get rid of that flaky, dry skin from winter! 

Beauty Tip: Make Your Eyelashes Grow

Wash an old mascara wand and an empty or old nail polish container. Fill with: 1/4 of the container with Castor Oil, 1/2 Vitamin E Oil, 1/4 Aloe Vera Gel. Mix the concoction together as well as you can with your mascara wand, and apply a light layer to lashes (or brows) every night before bed. Castor oil thickens your lashes while aloe vera gel lengthens. Vitamin E accelerates length. Give it about a month for results and you should have beautifully longer lashes!

Beauty Tip: Aloe Vera as a Foundation Primer

Foundation Primer Alternative

Use Aloe vera gel as face primer before applying foundation. Use a few drops smoothed evenly over your face and let dry. This makes a great prepped surface for makeup application at a fraction of the cost of what you'd pay for a store sold silicone foundation primer. Aloe vera has no threat of smothered pore consequences and side effects like breakouts that the silicone primer options have. Those can range from $20-$80 a bottle as opposed to using Aloe vera for around $5 a bottle. 

It's important in the modelling and acting world to have great skin as YOU are your investment. This tip could help give you that glowing skin and flawless foundation application to make you stand out and look fresh in a casting/go-see. Get healthier and glowing skin at a fraction of the cost.

Leave-In Hair Growth Treatment

Leave-In Hair Lengthener 

2 bags - Camomile tea (make sure it's 100% camomile) or Peppermint tea

1/2 tbs - Dry Rosemary leaves

5 tsp - Lemon juice (from the bottle or the real thing)

1 cup - Water

OPTIONAL: 4 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar 

Step 1: Heat up your water and steep the camomile tea bags. Let set and move on to next step.

Step 2: Grind your rosemary leaves as fine as possible

Step 3: Remove tea bags and add lemon juice to the tea. Stir together.

Step 4: Add the grind rosemary leaves and stir into the mixture. Let sit for an entire day so the rosemary steeps as much as possible. 

Step 5: Strain the rosemary the next day and add to a spray bottle and use in your hair accordingly. 

ORIGINAL POST: 

http://afourthleaf.blogspot.ca/2012/06/leave-in-hair-growth-treatment.html 

FASHION FRIDAY - Make your own jewelry at home

This is a super cute idea on how you can make a unique necklace out of old zippers! Check out this step-by-step guide to making your own jewellery if you're on a budget. 

Many actors and models know that luxury's like jewelry and accessories are hard to come by when trying to build your career and you're focusing all your energy, time and money into mastering your craft. Therefore, it's handy to know how you can make cute statement pieces of your own right at home!

Beauty Tip: Best Bronzer for EVERYONE!

NARS 'Laguna' Bronzing Powder is a go-to staple for your makeup kit. This bronzer is a rich texture and has subtle shimmer that glisten's beautifully on your skin in the sun! It can be built up for intensity and it suits very pale skin as well as darker skin tone's so it's perfect for every woman. The product lasts you forever and is definitely worth it's $42 price tag. (I had mine for almost 2 years before I had to buy my second one.)

This is hands down one of the best bronzers on the market and a must have for any girl this summer. 

Stay Beautiful!

Bree xoxo

Beauty Tip: Neon Pink Lips

Make a statement this Spring with NEON Pink lipstick! 

Neon's are back this Spring/Summer and neon pink is a great statement colour to wear on your lips. It is a bright and fun colour that will pop beautifully with basic and neutral makeup everywhere else. Be sure to keep light neutral tone's on your eyes and face so the pink really stands out. Bronzer is your best friend with this look, especially for summer as it will emphasize all your best features. 

You can add some drama to your look by applying thick black eyeliner and winging it out for that added flare link the photo featured below. Fill in your eyebrows for a fierce look and you'll stand out of a crowd in an instant! 

M.A.C's "Candy Yum Yum" is the perfect neon pink lipstick! 

Milani's "Rose Hip" is a great drugstore alternative for anyone on a budget. 

Tan your Legs FAST!

Take a look at how you can instantly tan your legs for a party or event or even a casting in very little time at home. This product is leg makeup - specifically meant to instantly tan and airbrush your legs in minutes. 

Take a look at the photo below and how your legs can get an instant makeover.  Not only does it even out and airbrush your skin but it also makes your legs look thinner. Get rid on those dry, pale legs from winter and give them a glow with the Sally Hansen Leg Makeup - Airbrush legs.