Fresh Face.

   Everyone wants pretty skin! A good start would be to eat right and get a good amount of exercise. Also relaxing could really help! While you relax why not love your skin with a very simple face mask. WAIT RIGHT THERE! Don't jump up to go to the store just yet. Why not make your own mask? here are a few simple masks to try. When I say simple I mean simple because most only use a few things that you usually find right in your home!

All Types of Skin.

 1. Oatmeal Mask
You will need:

• 1 tbsp oatmeal, finely ground
• 1 tbsp live, organic yogurt (skip the flavored stuff)
• A few drops of honey

First mix the yogurt and oatmeal. Then add you honey after you have warmed it a bit. After a good ten minuets rinse your skin!
 So easy right??

 2. Kitty Litter Mask
This one may seem weird but "Natural clay cat litter is made of clay formed into tiny pellets and dried. When shopping for a natural clay cat litter, check the ingredients for "sodium betonite clay" or "100 percent natural clay." These are the same clays found in more expensive masks.


You will need :

• 1 bag cat litter (must be marked properly, see above)
• Water
• Drops of your favorite essential oil

Mix all ingredients and apply. Wash skin after 15 mins and wa la! smooth skin!

Dry Skin

1. Avocado mask
 You will need:

• ½ avocado
• ¼ cup honey

Mix and apply to dry skin for 10 mins. Follow up with cold water and moisturizer. 

2. The Milk Mask -
This is one to try with a friend!!
  You will need:

• 1 tsp powdered milk
• 1 tbsp runny honey
• 1 tsp aloe vera gel
• 2 drops essential oil

 Mix all and apply for 15 mins. Wash with warm water and apply your moisturizer!

Oily Skin

1. Aspirin

You will need:

• 1-3 aspirin
• Coffee cup or glass cup
• Warm honey (runny honey)
•  moisturizer made for the face or natural oil such as almond, olive or coconut

 Smooth aspirin with cup. Then mix in remaining things. Set on face for 10 mins.

2.  Banana

You will need:

• 1 banana, preferably ripe (you can keep ripe bananas in the freezer. Let it thaw before using)
• 2 tbsp honey
• An orange or a lemon

Mix all things into a paste (you only need a few lemon/ orange juice drops).  Wash after 15 mins.

Hopefully after a little love your skin will thank you with a fresh glow. For these and more skin masks try http://beauty.about.com/od/skinflaws/a/facemasks.htm
 

Ani <3

Coats for the Closet

   Since it is getting cold there is something everyone needs, a good coat collection! Everyone has different body shapes so you have to make sure to choose the right one for your body type but these styles are must haves!!

Trench
  Every girl needs a trench coat. These come back year after year, never going out of style. They can make any outfit more classy. They are also great for any rainy weather!
    
Get some ideas from this huge coat photo!

http://thetrendyfashionista.blogspot.com/2010/06/saturday-outfit-trench-love.html

(if you are a curve-less girl look for coats with a belt to give you curve. If If you are a busty girl go for a coat with double breasted buttons to hold the ladies down. Short ladies need to look for a trench that is too long so it doesn't swallow you or even a coat that buttons at top but opens on bottom.)

Leather
   Mixed with the right outfits these can do wonders. Black leather with edgy clothing it can really being the topping on the cake. Black mixed with a more girly outfit it can give a little contrast adding a more rock star vibe to your look.  Don't forget your browns, they will make outfits look a little more polished.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2012-free-shipping-jacket-women-jacket-black-red-jacket-size-S-M-L-fashion-jackets-dropship/539153612.html

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-2012-Autumn-Women-Fashion-Quality-Motorcycle-Zipper-PU-Leather-Short-Jacket-Coat/620080214.html

(PS really leather is nice but faux leather can do the same job and are not as hard to take care of. They are also a lot cheaper! Go for the faux. This might just be me but any leather that goes past the hip is just too long and you will look like you fell out of the matrix.)



Cropped
   Some days your outfit is just too cute to hide. That doesn't mean you should go out without something warm on top! Cropped coats tend to not be the main focus of the outfit because they a little shorter.

http://girldir.com/fashion-trends/what-wear-fall

(Short ladies cropped jackets were made for you while taller should try and find on that hits at the waste. Curvy girls also try no to go with anything too fitted or too loose. You will need to find something that lightly hugs the body and a good ruffle along the bottom looks awesome.)
                           The curvy girl crop

http://www.stylishcurves.net/2010_09_12_archive.html

Loud
  Everyone needs one coat that is the center off attention, however. I would go for a nice loud color like red.

http://www.bachmanssparrow.com/blog/outfits/red-is-the-color-of-the-sun-with-my-eyes-closed/

http://thetightsthatbind.blogspot.com/2010/11/things-that-rhyme-with-purple.html

(Just be careful that the color you choose isn't too loud for you. YOU still wanna be the center of attention. A deep purple or green could work. )

Pattern
  This style isn't for me personally but I have been seeing a large trend in pattern coats. A favorite seems to be a good animals print. 

http://dashinga.com/cheetah-in-the-rain/

(Since a patterned jacket is going to be very loud you have got to beware of wearing clothing that is also loud. Go for more neutral, simple clothing. )


ANI <3

What to do/eat/wear for fall.

   Ready or not fall is coming! I have already stated to see leaves turning yellow and falling! I haven't decided if I am excited or not. I am because there are so many fun things to do and eat during the fall season. The weather is nice too. However, as it gets colder I will probably stop wearing dresses as often and I am not too exited about that. Oh well I suppose there are always leggings. Anyway. I wanna make the most I can for fall. Here is a list of things I will be trying to get done during fall that you should try. 

Carve Pumpkins

http://www.thegreenhead.com/2009/09/professional-pumpkin-carving-tools.php

Caramel some apples

http://frantasticfood.com/?p=7738

Jump in some crunchy leaves

http://ceeslifephotographyblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/04/a-special-walk/

Make some warm food and watch a movie

Wear some cute boots

http://everydaythreads.wordpress.com/2010/10/27/fashion-trend-adorable-fall-boots-under-50/

 

Fall walks

http://evgrieve.com/2011/11/little-fall-of-rain.html

 
 Hopefullly I am able to get alot more done! ANI