Coral Inspired Nails

Aren't these gorgeous!? These are my favorite colors, coral pink and a like greenish blue!


What you need:
1. A dotting tool
2. Coral Pink
3. Light greenish blue


So this is fairly simple, first paint all of your nails with the coral pink, paint at least too coats. Then with your dotting tool make any designs you want!


Hope you love them! <3 El!

Funky Polka Dot Nails

These nails are super cute and fun to do. Not to mention very easy. And you can change the colors as well. Try it!
What you'll need:

• Pale pink polish
• Dark pink polish
• White polish
• Dotting tool
• Top coat

1. Start off by painting all of your nails a pale pink. I used Essie's Eternal Optimist. 
2. Using a dotting tool, make one row of white dots along the side of each finger. I used Sally Hansen's White On.
3. Then, make one row of dark pink dots next to the other. I used Sephora by OPI's It's Somewhere in My Purse.
4. On the fourth finger, continue making rows of dots, alternating colors. 
5. Apply a top coat and you're done!

Have fun and thanks for reading! <3 Jazz

Creativity w/Black & White

Want inspiration for your creation? :D

Here are some weird things I did with my paints. They're easy, and fun to do. Try your own!

Ok, bottom picture--(from l to r), candy cane, music note, dots, flowers, gemstone.

Top picture-- (l to r), domino, stripes, Dalmatian, music note, random connected dots .

Enjoy!

<3 Tay

Purple & Blue Nails!

Hey Everyone! Taylor again!

This time, I have purple and blue nails--simple and quick.

Items you'll need:

Dark Purple

Dark Blue

White

Dotter/Pen/Toothpick

1. After using a base coat, paint all your nails dark blue.

2. After it dries, paint a purple diagonal streak covering half of the nail.

3. Use the dotter with white paint connecting the two colors

4. Don't forget your top coat!!

What can I make out of my fabric scraps?

So you have all this old fabric, bits and pieces, odds and ends. And you say i don't want to throw this away, what do i do with it? Make little plushies! Like these! (left and right) One is a mushroom and the other is Peppermint Butler from Adventure Time, my favorite character! You can give them as presents, or make them for school projects, you name it!
Thanx for Reading! <3 El

Pretty Plaid Nails

Hey Everyone! It's Taylor, and I'm going to show you how to create Plaid Nails

Items you'll need

• Base Coat/Top Coat
• Light Purple
• Turquoise
• Light Blue
• White Striper
• Black Striper
• Light Pink
• Sparkly Paint

1. After applying your base coat, paint your nails purple.

2. Paint a diagonal turquoise line running from top left to bottom right

3. Outline the turquoise with white using the white striper

4. Paint a pink diagonal line running from bottom right to top left

5. Outline the bottom part of the pink with the black striper

6. Paint a blue stripe underneath the turquoise stripe

7. Outline the other side of the pink line with the black striper

8. Outline the black lines with the white striper and outline 3/4 corners with the white striper

9. Paint the sparkly paint over the pink paint

10. Don't forget the top coat!

Enjoy!

Taylor<3

Lemon and Sugar Face Scrub

Lemon and Sugar Face Scrub
This is a fresh and summery scrub, I use it very often. May I say i don't get very many blemishes, maybe this is the cause?

1.  Grab a medium sized bowl and pour 1/2 a cup of bakers sugar into the bowl
2. Take about a table spoon and a 1/2 of honey a drizzle it into the sugar
3. Stir well
4. When stirred, add the juice of half a lemon
5. Stir well 
6. Spread evenly around face 
7. Gently scrub your face with a warm wash cloth
8. Finally, rinse your face!

You might be wondering, "What  are these things doing to my face?"

Well, honey contains potassium, and bacteria cannot survive in it, so it rids your face of all bacteria. Honey is also an antti-irritant, it is used in sunscreen because some of the chemicals are irritating to the skin. Lemon juice helps get rid of blemishes because it is so acidic (don't use too much, you might burn your face!). And lastly sugar makes for good scrubbing!

I hope your face feels fresh and clean after this!

Thanx For Reading! <3 El

Oatmeal Face Mask

This rejuvenating face mask not only helps to fight against acne, but moisturizes your skin too.






What you'll need:

• 1/4 cup of uncooked oatmeal
• 2 tbsp of aloe vera; preferably juice, but any form will do
• 2 tbsp of lemon juice
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 1 tbsp of sea salt

1. Start by adding the dry ingredients into a blender. Blend until you get  fine texture.
2. Add the aloe vera, lemon juice, and honey and stir together.
3. Let the mask settle to harden for a few minutes.
4. Apply the mask to slightly damp skin. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
5. Rinse off the mask with warm water. Pat face dry and apply a moisturizer. 

And that's it! Making it is fun, but what can these super ingredients really do for your skin??

Oatmeal gently provides deep pore cleansing and helps replenish moisture to your face.
Aloe Vera has natural salicylic acid which fights against acne and works to remove dead skin cells.
Lemon Juice evens your skin tone and extracts excess bacteria and oil.
Honey contains many nutrients and helps to fight bacteria. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Sea Salt gently exfoliates your skin while providing vitamins that promote skin cell growth.

Now that you know what these food superheroes can do, try it out! Thanks for reading! <3 Jazz

Dream and Sittin' Pretty

P.S. I made this lovely mash up of photos on polyvore.com.  A great fashion website were you can make and share your  templates! I definitely recommend it! Hey Folks!,            Do you like my artistic mashups? Hope so! The Frist  one is called Dream, the Second Sittin' Pretty. I don't rightly know what they mean, so feel free to tell me  what they mean to you in the comment box! Thanx! <3 El

My Style: Taylor

The Outfit (Left side primarily)

I own this outfit pretty much...except the shoes (saving up for those!) But this is my ideal summer outfit. See, I play (and love) baseball, and go and watch many games over the summer with my friends, and because of this I wanted something to be comfortable in and be able to run around in (No heels!).

Oops! Just realized something. :) I forgot to include my aviator sunglasses! I wear them everywhere, and the great thing is they go well with every outfit and never go out of style!

The Makeup (Spread everywhere) is just pink lipgloss and thats it. Summer is my relaxation time..I hang out with friends, run around...go to movies, you get the sort. I'm always on the go, so my one and only necessity is lipgloss :D . I usually hardly wear any makeup because a) I'm not really allowed too and b) I prefer the really natural look-- its just more me.

The Jewelry: I LOVE JEWELRY.

I personally think no outfit is complete without earrings and/or necklace. Right now, I'm into feathers, and my favorite colors are turquoise and purple. I like the little believe ring because its cute and just gives the outfit a complete look.

I made this set using photos on polyvore.com. It's a fashion website with templates and loads of pictures of clothes. Plus, you can share your's and view others! Try it out!

Taylor<3

What Color Is Right For You?

Brown or Black Hair
Light Skin

Your colors--Red, Blue, Dark Pink, Purple, Brown

Bring out your dark hair with intense colors like the brighter shades of red, blue, purple, and pink. But don't be afraid of brown and black--they look great on you too!

Brown or Black Hair

Dark Skin

Your colors--Brown, Blue, Purple, Emerald Green, Deep RedBurgundy red, emerald green, royal blue, deep purple...these are

colors you were born to wear! Pinks that "pop" are your friend,
too--you're stunning in any color that's rich or bold.

Red Hair

Light Skin

Your colors--Dark Green, Navy, Gold, Light Green, Apricot, Aqua

Green is your color! If you hair is a darker shade of red, go for darker greens--and navy blue, brown, orange-red, and gold. Strawberry blonde or lighter red? You shine in lighter greens--plus apricot, golden yellow, violet blue, and aqua.

Blonde Hair

Light Skin

Your colors--Pale Blue, Pale Pink, Pale Green, Teal, Violet-Red

So many colors to choose from! Soft pastels like baby blue, pale pink, and light green; or bolder richer hues like teal, violet, and red. You look fab in all of them. Lucky you.

Blonde Hair

Medium Skin

Your colors--Baby Blue, Pink, Green, Lavender, White

There's hardy a color you can't wear, but pastels especially compliment your light locks and warm complexion. Go for baby blue, pink, and green, or soft apricot, or lavender. Classic white works too!

Tips For Your Complexion

Here are some random tips.. :)

I hope you find at least a few interesting

• Putting cold cucumbers on your eyes can reduce stress and relieve puffiness
• If you're out of blush or too young to wear it, pinch your cheeks a couple of times to ring color to your face
• When it comes to hair, sometimes simpler is better
• Using too much conditioner in your hair can make it oily and greasy
• Make sure to wash your face every night, even if you don't feel like it.
• Laughter is good for the body and soul, and also brings a little color to your cheeks
• Dabbing a little concealer under your eyes will brighten your face
• Make sure to blend yous concealer and bronzer for an even, smooth tone
• A face mask before a big day will help your skin look its best.
• Apply blush in a circular motion
• The right foundation should practically disappear
• In winter, be sure to wear moisturizing lip products to prevent chapped lips
• Fruits and veggies are good for the complexion so eat up!
• Bangs are good for people with large foreheads
• Drink a lot of water for smooth skin
• When doing someones makeup, highlight their best features
• For special occasions, wear different makeup than everyday life
• ALWAYS do your hair before makeup
• Put a little lemon juice in your hair at the beginning of spring for natural highlights by the end of the summer
• Dab a little perfumes on your wrists before a big night
• And lastly, a positive attitude goes a long way :)

Taylor<3

Geometric Nails

Hey Everyone! This is Taylor and I'm going to show you how to paint geometric nails.

(The pictures work their way up through the steps...sorry about that)

Items you will need

*Base/Top Coat

*Light Orange

*White

*White Striper

*Silver Striper

*Sparkly Top Coat

1. First, clean and scrub your nails, then shape and file them. There is nothing worse than dirty nails.

2. Paint you nails orange

3. Paint French Tips on top of the orange

4. Using the white striper, paint a white box in the top left of each nail

5. Using the silver striper paint a silver box in the right corner of the white box

6. Cover with sparkly coat, and then for extra protection, use a strong top coat

Hope you like it!

Taylor <3

My style: El

The Outfit (Far left bottom corner)
I do not "own" this outfit, but it is my ideal one :). A cropped sweater, dark jeans, fur wedges, and vintage jewelry. This outfit is cozy and you can move in it. That is really important to me because my friends and I are super energetic. If we try to watch a movie, it ends in a crazy game of hide and seek.

The Makeup (Far left top corner)
Sparkley silver, rose or white eye shadow, applied lightly. Black mascara, I may be blonde, but my lashes are dark brown. Hot pink lips, but I don't think I would actually wear hot pink, but its cute :).

P.S. I made this lovely mash up of photos on polyvore.com. A great fashion website were you can make and share your templates! I definitely recommend it!

Thanx for reading! <3 El

My style: Jazz

The Outfit:
This is my ideal outfit. While I don't own it, I wish I did! :) The skirt is cream with embroidered detail at the hem of the skirt. I love the look of tanks and cardigans, which is why the skirt is paired with a simple pink tank top and a drapey sweater. The belt would go over both the skirt and the cardigan, literally tying the look together. I also love gladiator sandals.

The Makeup:
A soft pink for my lids, with a bronze color blended in the outer corner. Dark brown liner and black mascara. A peachy pink blush would be applied lightly. For my lips, I would choose an almost nude lipstick and top it off with a sparkly pink lip gloss.


P.S. I made this lovely mash up of photos on polyvore.com. A great fashion website were you can make and share your templates! I definitely recommend it!


Thanks for reading! <3 Jazz

Glam Bow Nails

These stunning nails are beautiful, glamorous, and really fun to do. Try it!
What you'll need:

• Pink polish
• White polish
• Silver polish
• Black striper/ nail art polish
• Big silver glitter
• Black Polish
• Dotting tool
• Top Coat

1. First, paint your nails with two coats of pink nail polish.  I used N.Y.C's Charming Rose Creme. 
2. Paint on a thick french tip with white polish. I did mine freehand, but you can use tape to get a clean edge. Keep in mind that the tip will be covered up, so it doesn't have to be perfect. I used Sally Hansen's White On.
3. Using the silver nail polish, go over the french tip. This step is optional, but I believe it adds to the glam effect :) I used Wet n'Wild's Silvivor.
4. Using the black striper, draw a straight line on the top of the french tip. I used Sinful Colors' Time Off.
5. Apply the silver glitter. I used a nail polish that had three layers, chunky glitter, pink, and microglitter. I just took the top layer onto a piece of paper, then used my dotting tool to pick it up and place it on my nail. If its easier to adhere, you can apply a clear coat of polish for the glitter to stick to. I used a Justice polish.
6. Take some black polish and put it on a piece of paper. Using a dotting tool, create a triangle near the side of your nail. Create an identical triangle next to that, forming your bow shape. I used Sinful Colors' Black on Black.
7. Take the white polish on a dotting tool and create a line down the middle of the bow. 
8. Finish it off with a top coat. And you're done!

I hope you enjoyed this. Thank you for reading! <3 Jazz

Rolled Up Side Bun

  

This side bun is super easy and super quick to do. Try it!

What you'll need: 

• hairbrush
• hair elastic
• bobby pins  

1. First, brush out your hair and get all the tangles out.
2. Gather your hair into a side ponytail. I kept mine lower, but you can place it higher if you want.
3. Wrap the ends of the ponytail around your finger. This could be harder if you have layers, like me, so wrap it 
4. Slip your finger out, and start to roll the loop up the ponytail.
5. Position your bun where you want, and pin in place! I used Goody Spin Pins to hold the bun, then went back with bobby pins to secure any flyaways. 

All done! Thanks for reading! <3 Jazz