Beauty: The milk girl braid

So lately I have been totally obsessed with the milk girl braid. This has been my “go to” hairstyle. Every morning when I’m in a rush I always tend to do this braid because it’s a fun and classy look and spices up any outfit. And let’s face it your hair can make and break your outfit. It’s so easy to achieve anyone can do it. Most of the milk girl braid tutorials that I have watched on YouTube show this hairstyle done with longer hair. I will upload a video later showing how I do this hairstyle with my shoulder length hair.

 

Beauty: How long you should keep your make up

My make-up turned against me!  A few days ago I had a horrible experience where I got a rash on my face and neck due to using old make-up. I know many of us don’t keep track of how old our make-up is. These are the time periods for your different products:

Mascara 3 months

Eye pencils 2 years

Eye shadows 2 years

Lip sticks 2 years

Blushers and powders 2 years

Foundations and concealers 18 months

Tips: Also remember to wash your make-up brushes and sponges this will also have an impact on how long your make-up last. Wash your brushes in hot soapy water.

Don’t pump your mascara! By pumping it you allowing air to get into the tube and therefore your mascara will dry up quicker.

Beauty: Nail trends for 2014

2014 has been the rise of the nails. Whether you like short or long nails, simple or dramatic there is a trend out there that will suit you.  Your nails have become as important as the clothes you wear. Personally my favourite nail trend is the simple crisp white nail. I love the simple and elegant look. Ladies beware your nails are also now an accessory.  




The metallic

 

The glitter nail

The stripe

The crisp white nail