Neutrals – Page 10 – Blondie's Lipstick

Jun272011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Hey Pretty Lady!!

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I’m sure the summer heat has kept you from your normal makeup regimen. Summer makeup needs are particularly different than any other season. I’m sure you are already familiar with what this heat can do to a beautifully made-up face. Here are a few suggestions for getting pretty these dog days of summer: *Clean your face thoroughly before and after applying makeup. Make sure you use a moisturizer that has some sunscreen protection because even though African Americans have more pigmentation in our skin we still need protection from the sun. *Less is more: go for the natural look this summer which means less use of your normal foundation and more use of powder or bronzer powder. Too much foundation can cause you to look oily and could end in…

Jun132011 by Blondie's Staff4 Comments

Health tips and advice for Men

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Father’s Day is less than a week away, and in addition to giving our father’s their favorite brand of cologne, a nice pair of shoes, or a stylish new outfit, it is also a great time to remind the special men in our lives of the importance of their health. We want them around for many more years to come. It is no secret that getting men to go to the doctor is not an easy task. Most men don’t like going. A recent CDC study states that women are 33% more likely to visit a doctor than men. The CDC also states that on average women survive men by over five years. The Men’s Health Network states that men die at a higher rate than women from the top ten…

May302011 by Blondie's Staff4 Comments

Why all the fuss?!? It’s just hair!!

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The Bible says that a woman’s hair is her “crown and glory”. India Arie says “I am not my hair”. Celebrity stylist, Gabrielle Corney, says that “Hair is the ULTIMATE accessory”! Why do we put so much emphasis on our hair? I tend to agree with Gabrielle, hair IS the ultimate accessory. Regardless of if you wear your hair in its natural state, if you chemically straighten your hair, or if you wear hair extensions and/or wigs, your hair is a reflection of you and when it looks good you feel good. What does it mean to have natural hair? There are two commonly accepted definitions of “natural hair”. Some believe that natural hair is not chemically straightened OR straightened with excessive heat. Others believe that hair can be straightened…

May162011 by Blondie's Staff4 Comments

Plastic Surgery: Friend or Foe

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In a world where there is so much focus on appearances, more and more people are opting out of traditional diet and exercise solutions and seeking a quick fix to get the look that he/she wants. Some people desire looks that they feel cannot be achieved with diet and exercise alone. For example, when a person loses an excessive amount of weight there can be loose skin that has to be surgically tightened. Plastic surgery was once looked at as a taboo subject, but in recent years people are becoming more open to the idea of “going under the knife”. People have their own opinions about cosmetic surgery, for the most part, and some people agree that there is nothing wrong with a few procedures here and there as long…

Apr252011 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Weight Loss Failure and Success: Finale

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So we have reached the end of the weight loss failures and success series, but no worries I will be sure to continue to give you healthy living tips. I will also keep you updated with my progress as I continue to keep the weight off (you know they say keeping the weight off is actually harder than losing it). With that being said, I want to leave you with a few more tips that I swear by and a couple of before and after pictures of myself to help motivate you!! 1.) Watch the amount of liquid calories you intake. Sodas and juices are loaded with calories. The average can of soda or 8oz. cup of juice has more than 100 calories, and the average person has multiple sodas…

Apr112011 by Blondie's Staff2 Comments

Weight Loss Failures and Success: Part V

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Hey yall!! I am so close to my weight loss goal I can taste it! Here are this week's tips to losing weight the healthy way and keeping those unwanted pounds off for good. Again, these are things that I have done and they have worked wonderfully for me this past year. I know it is not going to be easy, but if you can begin to implement these changes into your lifestyle, I promise you will begin to notice the results. 1.) Drink at least 6-8 8oz. cups of water a day. I recommend getting a container that holds 32oz and striving to drink one a day and eventually work your way up to two a day. A lot of times our bodies mistake thirstiness for hunger and that causes…

Mar282011 by Blondie's Staff1 Comment

Weight Loss Failures and Success: Part IV

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Weight Loss Success!!Ok, so I know you have heard enough of what did NOT work for me on my weight loss journey. Now it is time for me to let you know what has worked for the last year! This is the first time in my life that I have been able to keep weight off for this long and I finally realized why I have been able to do so. It is because this whole weight loss thing has to be a LIFESTYLE change. I finally realized that I can not just "diet" because diets are something that you are on and off. I knew that in order for me to maintain the weight loss (and eventually reach my goal weight) I had to make changes with the way I live my life. So with…

Mar142011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Weight Loss Failures and Success: Part III

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There are a host of diet pill name brands that fill the shelves at Wal-Mart and all of your local drugstores. Some appetite suppressants can be prescribed by your physician (and if you are seriously interested in taking an appetite suppressant I suggest you see your doctor). However, there are millions of people who have relied on non-prescription diet supplements in an effort to lose weight. On my many weight loss journeys, I too have taken non-prescription diet pills. The pills that I took are called Hydroxycut and are still available in stores today. Considering the fact that any type of drug can have severe effects on the body I knew it was important for me to take extreme caution while taking the pills. I took diet pills when I was trying to lose 15 pounds.…

Feb282011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Weight Loss Failures and Success: Part II

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Weight Watchers may be the right fit for you! So we can all agree that Jennifer Hudson looks amazing since she lost over 80 lbs. and has gone from a size 16 to a size 6. Weight Watchers was instrumental in J.Hud losing all of that weight. Now, like I have told you all before I have tried a lot of methods, lots of fat burners and yes, I have tried Weight Watcher’s too! I went to the meetings, I bought the books they sold, I counted my points, I weighed in, and I did everything my group leader and the Weight Watcher’s staff told me to do and it worked! I LOST WEIGHT!! I lost about thirty pounds on Weight Watchers going from a size 12 to a size…

Feb282011 by BlondieNo Comments

Beauty Consumer Report

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Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE me some mascara, so whenever a new one comes out promising new things I have GOT to check it out! With that being said I was so excited about L'Oreal's new Double Extend Eye Illuminator Mascara. It was actually L'Oreal's original Double Extend Mascara that got me hooked on the stuff in the first place! Now here's how I feel about it. The first disappointment I encountered with this mascara is that I couldn't find it! I adore CVS and Walgreens for their up to date beauty departments but that was not the case this time! I waited two weeks and eventually gave up, went to Walmart -where I should've gone from the beginning because they were almost sold out! Luckily I was…

Feb232011 by Blondie's StaffNo Comments

Weight Loss Failures and Success: A Personal Perspective

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We have a new diva of Health & Beauty here to help you with your weight loss goals, getting fit, skin care advice and making you the best 'you' you can be!! Her name is Ms. Tee!We are a month and a half into this New Year and I wonder how many of us are keeping those New Year’s Resolutions to lose weight and live a healthier life. My weight has fluctuated since high school, so I know the struggle that the average person goes through in order to keep and maintain a healthy weight. Currently I am on my weight loss journey to lose the last fifteen pounds of a thirty-five pound weight goal I set for myself last year.I have lost weight countless times and I have gained…