Warm or Cool Undertone

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

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If there is one thing that you should know about beauty (and it is life changing) it’s determining your skin undertones. When you know yours you are able to adjust the colors you wear accordingly to better suit you. In college one of my friends asked me if I had ever had my \”colors done\”, I said no. As I had no idea what she was talking about. That is when I learned about my undertones. I always wore pink blush, after I found out I was a warm undertone I tried peach blush, and let me tell you it made a world of difference. Of course rules are meant to be broken. This is just a guide to accentuate your features. 
Easiest ways to determine your skin undertone:
• Place a white piece of paper next to your arm. Focus on your arms for 11-23 seconds and then look at the paper.
Cool: pink, red or bluish
Warm: yellow, gold or olive
Neutral: You either have a mix of warm and cool undertones, or you do not have a distinctive undertone. Lucky you can wear any colors you wish.
• Determine by natural color of eyes and hair
Cool: blue, green or grey eyes, and black or brown hair
Warm: brown, black or hazel eyes, and black, brown, blonde, red hair.
NOTE: there are always exceptions to the rule. 
So tell me what is your undertone?

Rosemary Rolls

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

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Anytime I have a small get together I love to have \”tea sandwiches\” available for my guests. They are usually tuna, chicken salad or both, always on semi-homemade rosemary rolls. Due to the delicious rolls these sandwiches have become a big hit with anyone who tries them.

Buy a frozen loaf of bread (I bought wheat) cover it in Crisco and set on the counter. Allow to thaw and rise.

 Once it has risen spread it out on wax paper.

Sprinkle with rosemary (I bought McCormick 100% Organic Rosemary Leaves)

Squish and work the dough to combine the rosemary.

One loaf will make six rolls. I baked mine on my Pampered Chef Stone, but a cookie sheet and parchment paper will work as well. *bake at 325 for 15 minutes or until golden brown no longer doughy.

When the rolls come out rub butter on the top to give them a shiny look.

Citrus Inspired

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

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let\’s go shopping: 1/2/3/4/5/6

The vibrant colors and textures of lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit make inspiring fresh color palettes. A pop of citrus adds a boost of energy to any outfit, and you can’t help but feel happiness when surrounded by these juicy hues. What do you think of citrus inspired outfits?

Five Things

Posted on April 20, 2012 by

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 {citrus inspired nails: Essie Movers & Shakers with a Zoya Arizona accent}
Pretty colors kept me inspired this week while the weather went from low 40\’s to high 80\’s and everything in between. A positive aspect of my week was when one of my elderly neighbors invited me over for dinner, and asked if I could bring the dessert. I went with my go-to confection; a simple pink party cake; lemon cake with raspberry filling topped with meringue buttercream and confetti sprinkles. Do you have a go- to dessert you like to make?
 {flowers in the morning}
 {hawaiian bloom bread}
 {newest obsession: living lettuce}
{signature cake: pink party cake}

Must-Have Makeup Brushes

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

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The proper tools are fundamental for any job, and makeup is no exception. For the right tools you can go as cheap or expensive as you like. Cheaper brushes do not feel as nice, and the bristles easily fall out, but they will achieve the same look. In my opinion, if you are going to splurge it should be on powder, blush and bronzer brushes.  I use BARE ESSENTIALS makeup brushes. What brand(s) do you use? 

 Must-Have Makeup Brushes
• Powder brush
• Blush brush
• Bronzer brush
• Three eye shadow brushes
   • Blending brush (with big bristles)
   • Crease brush (small pointed brush)
   • Eye shadow brush (regular for application on lid)
• Eyeliner brush
P.S. Check out my post on how to get the cheeks you\’ve always wanted here.
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