DIY Shower Jelly

Shower jelly?  I had never heard of it until I read Jillee's post, but it sounds like something I want to try!

If you'd also like to try it, click here for the tutorial from One Good Thing from Jillee.

DIY Lip Gloss Recipes

Love the possibilities of making my own lip gloss.  Some of these recipes utilize an existing tube of lipstick in the recipe.  Love the idea of recycling lipstick and giving it new life!

In the past when my favorite lipstick shade was no longer available and I would scrape out all of the lipstick left in the tube, smash it up and add clear lip gloss.   I'll try anything for a little more of a favorite!

Click here for the article from The Socialite's Closet :)

Nail Lacquer Art ~ Cherry Bomb Ombre

This nail art method really caught my eye!  

The contrast of red and black is stunning.  You can come up with your own color combinations to match your outfits or your mood.

Get the look!!  Click here to get the method from OPI . . . it is easier than you think :)

Photo source:  OPI

Simple DIY Sugar Scrub

This is the most simple recipe for sugar scrub that I have found . . .

Mix together:

2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons coconut oil

Put it in a jar and it is ready to use!


It doesn't get easier than that!

DIY Mimosa Sugar Scrub

If you love the benefits of fragrant sugar scrubs, but they are too expensive for your budget, make your own for a fraction of the price!

Although our skin cells shed every thirty days for new ones, sugar scrubs give the process a boost for faster results.  Sugar cane contains a naturally occurring AHA, a glycolic acid which will clear away dead skin cells, rejuvenating the skin to achieve healthy skin.

Sugar is not a magical ingredient that is hard to find . . . you probably have some in your kitchen pantry along with a few more ingredients, you are on your way to making your very own customized fragrant sugar scrub.

Click here to go to the tutorial at Today's Creative Blog.

Put your best face forward

Happy day before Christmas Eve!


We've reached Christmas week . . . plans are finalized, we're checking items off  our lists of last minute stuff to do , it is the time to get really serious about cooking and baking . . . oh, the gift wrapping . . . many of us put our Christmas trees up this week . . . are there enough hours in the day?


On my agenda for today . . . make massive amounts of fudge and decorate the Christmas tree while listening to Christmas music.


What about you?  What is on your last minute agenda?


Have you taken time to pamper yourself?  It is time!!


Searching for a new makeup look or need some tips?  I've put together some videos, articles and blogs to help you put it all together . . . look fabulous and glamourous for the holiday parties!




Videos

Smashbox ~ New Videos


Eye Makeup "Winging It" 


Get Kim Kardashian's Smokey Eye Look


Blogs

Beauty Booty 411


Pretty Holiday Makeup Tips from Allure


Celebrity Makeup Looks


Makeup Guides