2016 Beauty Resolutions

Happy 2016 Beauties!! I hope that everyone’s New Year is off to a fantastic start! I think it is safe to say that the holiday season is long behind us. It is now time for us to refocus our attention on the thing we love such as school, career, faith, family and new beauty trends of course! All things beauty is what I am here for. I have comprised a list of the four beauty resolutions that you should attempt to keep! :)

1. 

 Purchase a night cream. Ultimately, our skin’s elasticity will reduce over time. Night Creams are important because they are packed with anti-aging properties such as Retinol - A to help maintain elasticity within the skin. Before drifting off to dreamland, apply night cream to your face and don’t forget your neck.  

  

2. Sign up for weekly dance class. Getting physically fit is at the top of everyone's New Years list. Aerobic activity such as dancing is essential for maintaining a healthy weight. The next step is to actually go the aforementioned dance class so please mark it on your calendar!  

3.  Wear bronzer daily… yes even in the wintertime! Who cares about the cold and snow that winter brings? It's warm and sunny in other parts of the world. Therefore, you might as well join in on the party and fake a tan with the perfect bronzer. Purchase a bronzer two shades darker than your natural complexion.  Apply it to your temples, forehead, cheekbones and jawline for the perfect sun-kissed glow all year long.

4.Embrace the liquid matte lip color craze! Liquid matte lip colors are not the same matte lippies found traditionally in lipstick bullets. Liquid Matte lip colors come in a tube such as lip gloss. You apply liquid matte lip color as you would any lip gloss and it instantly dries to velvet matte finish. Amazing!!

May your 2016 be filled with good health, wealth, love and all things beauty.

 

Serema!

5 Fun Lipstick Colors For Spring

Spring has definitely sprung, marking a beautiful new season filled with bright colors.  If flowers can display bright colors, then our lips can do the same. Dark vampy colors of the winter months must be replaced with vibrant colors that reflect spring. I have five bold lipstick colors you need to have in your arsenal for the spring.

 

1.      Vibrant Purple
Let’s face it! A purple lip is perfect for the springtime and why not? As purple perennials
begin to blossom and shine bright, so will your lips! Violets and purples are complimentary on all
skin tones, so everyone should be able to pull this color off. Find a bright deep blue based bright purple like the one feature below.

 

2.      Peachy Pink
Your lips will shine as brightly as a Tiger Lily by selecting the right peachy pink lip color. Warm undertones are usually found in peachy pink lipstick colors. A Peachy pink lip color is wearable for around the office, making it the perfect nude for spring.  Do you want to give this color a try? Find a light peachy pink lip color with yellow undertones like the lipstick featured below.   

 

3.      A Medium Pink

Who doesn’t love the sight of beautifully blossomed pink daisies in the spring? A medium pink lipstick color is ideal for spring by adding youthfulness to our face. Adding a little dab of a coral pink color on the lips can help you pull off that fresh-faced look. Below is an example of a medium pink lipstick you need to bring this color to life!

4.      Orange 

Yes, that’s right? Orange! Why orange? The coral undertones found in orange lipstick make lippie smoking hot to wear in the springtime. A warm orange lipstick usually have a high color payoff, so dabbing a small amount of the lips can go a long way.  For a sexy bright and bold lippie, grab a tube of an orange sunflower colored lippie like the one below.  

 

5.      Fuchsia 

Fuchsia colored lipsticks usually wears bold and is wearable on most skin complexions. Shades of plums, magenta and pink usually blended in order to make up this funky hot color for spring. Wearing a hot fuchsia can definitely turn heads. However, I know my daring female readers can pull this look off with no problem. So Attention Ladies! Be on the lookout for a fuchsia color similar to the one below.  

With these five new bold lipstick colors for the spring, you are now ready to make magically wonderful spring moments come to life. Good Luck!

Serema. 

5 Ways to Lose Weight Without Exercise

Losing weight can be a difficult task. One of the reasons why losing weight is frustrating for us is because we try too hard to do so. Losing weight should be easy. I have some tips that are simple, fun and can be used daily. You can lose weight without even trying. You want to know how? Keep reading my friend.

 

1. Get Sleep. At night, you might be resting but your body is not! Getting a good night’s sleep can help regulate your body's metabolism. Your metabolism is important because it helps you burn fat to lose weight. In order for this to happen, you must get enough rest. It's important that you get at least 7-8 hours of sleep nightly. So catch up on your beauty sleep. 

 

2. Drink Water. Reducing sugary drinks and soft drinks from your diet is must if you want to trim down. Sugary drinks and soft drinks might taste good however, they lack nutritional value. Drinking water help the body process and eliminate excess waste from the body, including fat. Drinking water instead of sugary drinks can help reduce your caloric intake. Whenever you feel thirsty, grab a refreshing glass of water. Discuss with your physician the right amount of water you should drink daily. Water might not be as tasty as a soft drink but you will get used to it. Try adding a slice of cucumber, lime or lemon to your water. This will give your water added flavor, minus the sugary calories.

3. Swap Out Chips For Fruit. Eating potato chips as a light snack has become second nature to some. However, there‘s nothing “light” about potato chips. Most potato chips are cooked in fatty oils and loaded with processed carbohydrates which are bad for you. Good carbohydrates are needed to help your body function properly. Not to mention that potatoes chips or tortilla chips does not satisfy your hungry long term. A piece of fruit such as apple contains good carbohydrates that your body can used for energy. Fruits naturally contain vitamins and minerals, which are good for you.  Fruits are also filled with fiber, so eating them will keep your tummy full. USDA's recommends 2 cups of any fruit per day for adults. So plan a trip to your nearest produce department or farmer’s market!

 

4. Prepare Your Meals Ahead of Time. This is major step in losing weight. When you plan out your meals ahead of time, this will crush that tempting feeling that comes when you drive by a fast food restaurant. Preparing your meals at home is better for your wallet as well.  Don’t let ordering fast food become a daily habit for you. Fast foods are filled with fats and processed fillers that are not good for you. If you don’t know to how cook, then start off small with preparing snacks throughout the day. Your cooking skills will only get better as your dishes get more delicious!

 

5. Eat Only When You Are Hungry. When you consume food, it should take about 20 minutes for you to finish a meal.  Pause in-between bites in order to allow your food time to digest.  During this time you want your body to recognize that it’s getting full from the food that you are eating. This reduces overeating and your chance of packing on additional pounds. You don’t have to finish the plate if you’re getting full. Save leftovers for when you are actually hungry.

 

It's still early in the year so you have plenty of time to make healthy changes for your body. So why not start today?

Good Luck,

Serema

 

Source:

 How Much Fruit is Needed Daily?. Date Assessed February 05, 2014 Retrieved from: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits-amount.html

 

 

 

5 Winter Beauty Tips for Your Body

Well Hello Winter! I can't say that I am happy to see you because I'm not. Whether we like it or not, winter is here and it is time to switch up our beauty routine. The harsh winter winds and frigid temperatures can take toll on lips, face, hair, hands, and overall body. I have some tips on how to keep your skin  looking soft and radiant during the bitter winter months.


1. Lips

Our lips can take brutal beating as a result of winters' cold winds. After the cold winds hit our lips, we are left with cracked, dry and flaky lips. Ladies( and some of you men), this is not acceptable. We have to make sure our lips are soft, moisturize and most important healthy. 

I love lips scrubs because they help the exfoliate dry skin cells, leaving my lips feeling super soft.  Exfoliating your lips is a task that anyone can do. It is best to exfoliate your lips once a week.  Feel free to exfoliate your lips all year long. I'm just making an emphasis on the winter months because ours lips get wind chapped often durings these months.  You can purchase a lip scrub or you can make your own. Do it yourself lips scrubs are super easy to concoct. Just follow the recipe below to create your own lip scrub! After mixing, you can save the unused portion up to a week. NOTE:  Make sure that you are not allergic to any of the ingredients before using this recipe.

1/2 tsp honey
1 Tbsp white sugar ( I like to use brown sugar because I love the way it taste)
1 tsp olive oil

This is how the ingredients look before mixing:



Before Mixing

 

Next, combine all ingredients until the contents are mixed well:

 

 

After mixing

Third, take the sweet mixture and rub gently the it over your lips. If you feel some rough tugging and pulling, that's the sugar granules exfoliating your skin. Do this for about 1 minute, this rinse off or lick off (whatever your prefer). How does your lips feel now?  Do they feel soft? Yay!! That's Great. Follow up the lip scrub treatment with favorite lip balm and you are good to go. Your lips are ready  for the winter!

 

2. Face

 

It's important to make sure that you are still using SPF in the winter. Yes...  Even in the winter, the sun rays are still harmful too your skin during this time.  UVA and UBV rays can damage the skin cells on your face all year long. So what is your solution to this? Making sure that after you cleanse your face, that you are applying a moisture with SPF. Dermatologist recommends that you  apply sunscreen lotion with an SPF of at least 20 to your skin for protection from the sun. Take the time and find the right sunscreen moisturizer for your skin type.

 

3. Hair

 

Cold winter winds can take a toll on your hair, which makes your hair drier. During the winter months, it is important that your hair gets the proper moisturizer that it needs to prevent hair breakage. First, make sure that you drink at least 8 glasses of water daily. Personally, I noticed that I do not drink at least 8 glasses of water daily, I noticed the end of hair breaking more often. Second, make you that you are deep conditioning your hair weekly. You want aim for a product that says something similar to,"apply for 7 to 10 mins with heat". These products are moisturizers treatments or deep conditioners, which is what we want.  Make sure to read the back of the product labels.  For added moisture, add a tablespoon of coconut oil to the deep conditioner. Pop on a condition cap to ensure the conditioner reaches each hair strand during the moisterizing session. 

 

4. Hands

 

You can use the Sugar Scrub from the Lip Section of this post to give your hands a light exfoliation if you like. You might have to double the mixture and your hands will thanks you later :)

 

Make sure that you purchase a hand cream to moisturize your hands from the bitter cold. Applying moisturizer to you hand will act as a protective barrier between the harsh cold and your skin. Hand creams are a little thicker than regular lotions on purpose to provide extra moisture. Make your wear gloves during winter months to aid further protection from the cold. If you do not have gloves, then this is a great excuse to go shopping! 

 

5. Body

 

Purchase a Humidifier.  Talk to your doctor before using a humidifier if you have allergies or respiratory concerns. Humidifiers can be a great source of moisturize for your body while in your home. Humidifiers devices increase levels of moisture in your home. Just sleep with a humidifier at night and in the morning you will notice your skin is more radiant and revitalized. Dont forget to research different types of humidifiers to figure out which one that is right for you.

 

With these tips and tricks, you are now ready to tackle the harsh winter weeks ahead. Don't worry, spring is just around the corner. Bundle up Beauties!

 

Serema 

 

New Year's Beauty Resolutions 2014

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Happy New Year Beautiful People! I hope you all had a wonderful and safe ringing in of the New Year! May the New Year bring you Joy, Success, and most of all more Beauty Fads! 😊 As we move into the New Year, it’s time to reflect on what beauty trends are out and discover what beauty trends are in for the New Year.  What are your New Year’s Beauty Resolutions? Now I know, it’s rumored that no one makes New Year's Resolutions anymore but let’s make them fun.

Maybe you want to stop wearing hair extensions and rock your own hair? Maybe you want to find the perfect “no makeup” makeup look? Maybe you want to start wearing false eyelashes for special events? Maybe you want to find the perfect red lipstick color for your skin tone? Or maybe you wear too much red lipstick and you want to tone it down a bit? How does losing those extra 20 pounds sound? How great would it make you feel if you made time in your busy work schedule to partake in a power cycling exercise class? How beautiful you would feel if you decide to journal at the end of every night?

New Year's Resolutions are all about making goals to improve ourselves in all areas of our lives. Changes of any form are a welcomed addition to ones’ life. Sometimes as women, we have to start the change on the outside so that it will start to influence us internally. To some, beauty products are silly and insignificant to ones’ life. I don’t think so. I feel that beauty products can enhance what’s already there! Beauty products are fun way to express ourselves and make us feel empowered to take on the world! 

I know, you’re too scared to share your New Year's  Beauty Resolutions right now. Don’t worry. I’ll start by telling you mine.  One of my beauty resolutions is to lose more 10 pounds (p.s. I lost a total of 60 pounds since 2009 and I have kept it off since then, yay me). Another beauty resolution is to take better care of my hair. Specifically, the ends of my hair to prevent hair breakage. Personally, my New Year's Resolutions are to … well… um… I can’t  tell you that because we just met. I will tell you later 😉 

I’m Promise.

So let’s Share! Leave a comment explaining your New Year's Beauty Resolutions or your New Year’s Resolutions in general. Good Luck!

Serema.

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Hello and Welcome to The Beauty Fad!

My name is Serema. I’m an advocate on life and all things beauty.

I developed a love for makeup and all things beauty when I was 14 years old. 

Since then, I was called upon by family members whenever someone needed their makeup applied for events such as proms or a hot night on the town!

Throughout the years, I have learned about different beauty trends through using makeup products,magazines, beauty counters and online beauty communities. I would like the opportunity to share what I know and contribute to the beauty community!

It’s amazing that because of technology, we all can connect with each other through social media platforms.  Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages will come at a later date. 

Right now, I am excited about starting up my new blog in order to inspire you all with all the latest beauty trends around (also known as a FAD, lol)!

You can expect blog posts on all thing beauty which includes; makeup, hair, health, and self-awareness.

I look forward to communicating with everyone. Let’s Share!! Cheers to The Beauty Fad! For more information you can contact: thebeautyfad@gmail.com .

Your friendly Obsessed Beauty Addict,

Serema