Sunday, August 18, 2013
Ive Been Missing In Action!!
HEY DIVAS, DRAGS, AND DIORS!
IVE BEEN MISSING FROM THE BLOG FOR A FEW DUE TO SOME PERSONAL ISSUES, BUT I'M BACK! AND I'M FEELING BETTER THAN EVER!
A FEW WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT!:
DON'T EVER! LET SOMEONE DISCOURAGE YOUR FROM REACHING YOUR GOALS AND FULFILLING YOUR FUTURE ACCORDING TO HOW YOU WANT TO LIVE YOUR LIFE.
YOU MAY HAVE FRIENDS, FAMILY, OR EVEN PEOPLE IN A HIGHER AUTHORITY TRY TO BRING YOU DOWN BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE YOU BECAUSE OF HOW YOU MAKE YOURSELF.
ONLY CHANGE WHEN YOU THINK ITS NECESSARY, AND BE YOUR OWN MOTIVATION BECAUSE WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT, THE MOTIVATION YOU GET FROM OTHERS CAN INSTANTLY DISAPPEAR!
WHEN IT COMES TO BELIEVING IN YOURSELF,NO IS NEVER AN ANSWER UNLESS YOU PLAN ON BEING A FAILURE!
ALWAYS PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD IN EVERYTHING YOU DO, FOR ONE DAY THE OTHER FOOT SHALL FOLLOW!
-MUCH LOVE AS ALWAYS XOXO
Sunday, August 4, 2013
BEAUTY BLENDING!! : How to achieve flawless foundation blending!
ACHIEVING A FLAWLESS BLEND OF FOUNDATION
HELLO MY DARLING DIVAS, DRAGS, AND DIORS, IVE RECENTLY GOT A REQUEST TO POST ON HOW TO FLAWLESSLY BLEND FOUNDATION. WHETHER IT BE LIQUID OR POWDER, HERE ARE A FEW TOOLS THAT WILL BLEND OUT YOUR MAKEUP!
THE BEST LIQUID FOUNDATION BLENDER EVER AND ONE OF MY PERSONAL FAVORITES! THE BEAUTY BLENDER! WHILE THIS ACTUAL 'BEAUTYBLENDER' BRAND COSTS ABOUT $20 A POP, YOU CAN FIND THE SAME BEAUTY BLENDERS ON EBAY.COM AND ALIEXPRESS.COM FOR AN AFFORDABLE $2-$3. YOU WET THE SPONGE BEFORE APPLYING FOUNDATION THAT WAY, UNLIKE BRUSHES, ALL OF THE MAKEUP STAYS ON TOP OF THE SPONGE WHICH SAVES FOUNDATION AND GIVES YOU A BETTER COVERAGE. WITH THIS BLENDER, YOU CAN APPLY FOUNDATION AND BLEND IT OUT INTO YOUR SKIN AS WELL AS HIDE PERFECTIONS.
THE STIPPLING BRUSH IS A BRUSH THAT IS LIGHT IN DENSITY AND GETS MORE DENSE AS IT GETS CLOSER TO THE BASE. THE PURPOSE OF THE STIPPLING BRUSH IS TO GIVE THE SKIN A LIGHTER LAYER OF FOUNDATION. THE STIPPLING BRUSH IS GOOD FOR BLENDING LIQUIDS BUT KEEP IN MIND THAT IF YOU WANT A HEAVY LAYER OF FOUNDATION, THIS BRUSH WOULD NOT BE YOUR BEST BET BECAUSE OF ITS DENSITY IMBALANCE.
CHECK IT OUT FOR AS LITTLE AS $3
THE BUFFER BRUSH IS GREAT FOR POWDER FOUNDATIONS. WHILE IVE SEEN IT BEING USED IN BOTH LIQUID AND POWDER FOUNDATIONS, I PERSONALLY THINK THAT IT WORKS BETTER WITH DRY OR POWDER PRODUCTS. WHEN USING A LIQUID FOUNDATION, THIS BRUSH GIVES A HEAVIER APPLICATION THAT IT CAN THEN BLEND OUT INTO A THINNER LAYER. DUE TO ITS FLUFFY AND DENSE HEAD, THE BRUSH CAN PICK UP AND DISTRIBUTE MORE ONTO THE FACE. ALSO, IF APPLYING LIQUID WITH ANOTHER TOOL, THE BUFFER WORKS BEAUTIFULLY TO GO IN RIGHT AFTER THE FOUNDATION APPLICATION TO SMOOTH THE FOUNDATION OVER SKIN BEFORE APPLYING POWDER.
THE KABUKI BRUSH IS A SMALL HANDED BRUSH WITH A HUGE DENSE BRUSH HEAD. THIS BRUSH IS AMAZING FOR APPLICATION OF SETTING POWDERS, AND COMPACT OR LOOSE POWDER FOUNDATIONS. THIS BRUSH PICKS UP MAJOR PRODUCTS AND GIVES AN EVEN DISTRIBUTION ALL OVER THE SKIN. THE HUGE BRUSH HEAD MAKES IT EASIER TO APPLY THE POWDER PRODUCT QUICKER AND MORE EFFICIENTLY. ITS ALSO GOOD FOR BLENDING BLUSH INTO THE SKIN.
CHECK HERE FOR THE KABUKI IN PICTURE
ANOTHER ONE OF MY PERSONAL FAVORITES IS THE ELF POWDER BRUSH. THIS FLAT TOP BRUSH IS AMAZING WHEN IT COMES TO BLENDING POWDER FOUNDATION OVER LIQUIDS! ITS FLAT TOP ALLOWS FOR ACCURATE PLACEMENT OF MAKEUP PRODUCT AND IS ALSO DENSE ENOUGH TO BLEND OUT FLAWLESSLY. I LOVE THIS BRUSH SO MUCH THAT I OWN 2 OF THEM. I WOULDNT RECOMMEND USING THIS ON LIQUID PRODUCTS BUT POWDER FOUNDATION AND BLENDING IS AND ART FOR THIS BRUSH.
AT $3 A BRUSH , YOU CANT BEAT THIS DEAL WITH A STICK
QUICK TIPS ABOUT BUFFING!
1. WHEN APPLYING FOUNDATION, TRY TO BLEND INTO SKIN BEFORE ADDING SETTING POWDER
2. WHEN APPLYING YOUR SETTING POWDER, PAT IT ONTO FACE INSTEAD OF BUFFERING IT IN. THE RIGHT AWAY BUFFERING CAN MOVE FOUNDATION. SIMPLY PAT POWDER ONTO FACE AND THEN ONCE IT IS SET YOU CAN PROCEDE TO BUFFERING LIGHTLY IN ORDER TO BLEND INTO SKIN.
ARTIFICIALLY BEAUTIFUL
HEY DOLLS! IM DROPPIN IN TO TELL YOU THAT BEING A DOLL IS PERFECTLY OKAY.! WHILE WE ARE ALL BEAUTIFUL, I NEVER TURN DOWN ARTIFICIAL BEAUTY.! THERES ALWAYS SOMETHING ABOUT A LITTLE EXTRA THAT EXTENDS BEAUTY A LONG WAY!
WIGS! WIGS! WIGS!
I personally take pride inwearing wigs! Whether I buy em or make em myself, wigs are the BEST way to show personality! Love em or Hate em, EVERYONE is a little wiggy on the inside!
OUTGOING/EDGY : if your personality is more outgoing, try a wig with a splash of color or a full colored wig. the bright color will attract people to you which is great for conversation especially if you are a major people person.
SIMPLE/SOPHISTICATED: if you are more conservative when it comes to being social or yu like to feel like youre on one of those house wife shows on the television, go for a short stylish cut, maybe something with a flare of Keri Hilson or if you prefer something with a longer length, try a fringe bang or a middle part with a layer effect on the bangs.
EYE CANT DO WITHOUT MY LASHES!
Ladies! if you are an asian persuasion such as myself then you KNOW that these lashes are NOT diva enough for the divas that we are! Even if you are not of the asian race and your lashes are short, or dont have enough flare, then you better grab a bottle of lash adhesive and slap them bad boys on! Now on a personaly note, I LOVE the dramatic lashes! My favorites are the ones that look like when you blink you can fan someone with. I feel like themore diva you want to be, the more you have to take the foot forward and do a bit extra while still maintaining a sexy and sophisticated look.
DIVA: for the ultimate diva effect, grab a pair of Katy Perrys OH MY! lashes. They are doubled, full, thick, and super sexy!
NATURAL: if you prefer a more natural look, grab the lashes that have a invisible weft band. These lashes blend flawlesly with you natural lash line and add a touch of flare to your real lashes.
NAILS OR NOT!
Now for you girls who love to get pampered every week at the nail salon, this is somehwere where Diva can go Dangerous. With so many options and designs to choose from, we can often get carried away. Lets Keep it funky ladies! You want people to notice your nails but you dont want your nails to necessarily be the centerpiece but rather a highlight of you. Try to grab something that says "This is Who I am".. designs are beautiful but not always something that someone will be awed by so LADIES make sure when you get em done, you dont go overboard.
BUSY BROWS!
Ive featured a post about eyebrow shapes and which ones are great for each shape of face. Without my eyelashes I feel completely NAKED in the face. You never realize the lack of eyebrow you have until you wipe em off at the end of the day! So ladies a few tips on eyebrows:
THICK AND FULL: if you already have thick bushy eyebrows, no penciling is usually necessary. You are blessed in this case because the most you will need is a quick waxing or threading to define your arch and give you some shape.
THIN AND FRAIL: if you are like me and have frail or thin eyebrows, you should consider penciling them in or using a powder. Wax or thread to create an arch and shape and proceed to define the shape with an eyebrow pencil and fill with a brow powder to create a stunningly beautiful brow.!
LADIES!! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT WHETHER NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL, BEAUTY IS YOU AND YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
- KIYOMi <3
Friday, August 2, 2013
EMPTY POCKETS, CRAVING CLOSETS.!
HEY DOLLS.! EVER GET THE CRAVING TO SHOP BUT INSTEAD OF FINDING MONEY IN YOUR WALLET YOU FIND TUMBLEWEEDS.? HMMM WE ALL KNOW HE FEELING.! DONT FEEL ALONE.! ...
GIRLS IF YOU LOVE A BARGAIN AND SAVING BIG BUCKS, THEN THIS POST WILL BE ONE BIG FAVOR FOR YOU.!
Thrifting has been a total lifestyle for me. Not only do you save money, but you get a chance to come out with some major pieces that will style you even in a budget.! My favorite thing to do is to gather up some friends and we take a day to explore a few thrift spots at a time. Its a very relaxing way to hang with friends.. And we ALWAYS have money for a satisfying meal after our fashion forward day.!
A few tips for thrifting
1. Go in with a clear open mind: you never know what you will find so always be ready for the best or the worst of stores.
2. Always research before you make your move: while its more than okay to search every store for awesome pieces, some stores tend to be overpriced. Always make sure your getting the best bang for your buck!
3. Set a budget: setting a budget can always help to maintain and take charge of your money BUT GIRLS!!! I promise you that most times you wont even spend all of the money that you budgeted with.! What a relief right?
4. Always look for sales on top of sales.! At my latest visit to a thrift store named OUT OF THE CLOSET (see picture), they offered $5 off of your entire purchase if you agreed to take a HIV/AIDS test. After a few health questions, the test took literally 2 minutes... No needles just a finger prick and you get $5 off.! .. CANT BEAT THOSE SAVINGS!
5. WASH.! WASH.! WASH.!: its important to always wash the clothes before you wear them.! Even though certain stores wash them before they put them out, always wash them.! They might be yours now but you wont know their history so make sure you tap into the hygiene factor and wash before you wear.
LADIES.! Always remember that ONE GIRLS TRASH IS ANOTHER GIRLS TREASURE.!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
GIVEAWAY WINNERS. !!
HEY GIRLIES!! AS YOU ALL KNOW, THE BBW LAUNCHING GIVEAWAY IS OFFICIALLY OVER & I PERSONALLY THANK ALL WHO ENTERED!
IN THIS GIVEAWAY WE HAD 3 PLACES.
1ST PERSON TO ENTER
10TH PERSON TO ENTER
& OUR GRAND OVERALL WINNER!
IN THIS GIVEAWAY WE HAD 3 PLACES.
1ST PERSON TO ENTER
10TH PERSON TO ENTER
& OUR GRAND OVERALL WINNER!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRAND WINNER!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 1ST ENTRY WINNER!!
JYTIER M.
BROOKLYN, NY
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 10TH ENTRY WINNER!!
DRAGGING BAGS! THE REMEDY TO YOUNGER EYES!
HEY DIVAS! WE ALL HAVE THOSE OCCASIONAL UNDER EYE BAGS! THOSE DRAGGING ON THE FLOOR UNDER EYE SKIN THAT DRAGS BEHIND YOU IN THE MORNING! YEA YALL KNOW WHAT IM TALKIN BOUT! WELL LADIES JESSICA HAGY (COUTESY OF MAKEUP.COM) GAVE US SOME LOVELY TIPS AND TRICKS ON HOW TO REVIVE YOUR EYES AND BEAUTIFY TO MAKE YOUR EYES LOOK YOUNGER AND MORE ALIVE!
IN THIS SUMMER HEAT YOU KNOW AND I KNOW THAT WE ALL LOVE OUR SUNGLASSES!
I DONT KNOW ABOUT YALL, BUT I SLEEP WITH 4 PILLOWS AT A TIME! MY HEAD STAYS ELEVATED! CANT SLEEP WELL WITHOUT IT!
OH EM GEE! NO SALT? AS A BBW I KNOW THAT TASTE IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST IN MY FOOD! BUT MAYBE A LIL REDUCTION COULDNT HURT! TRY OTHER THINGS TO SEASON FOOD LIKE SAY A SAUCE OR MAYBE A SALT FREE SEASONING!
A DAY OR NIGHT CREAM CAN BE USED TO AID IN THE PROCESS OF SMILING EYES!
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
FLIPPERS.!!
HEY DIVAS.! .... If you know me, then you know that I believe that beauty is NOT always natural! And even if you have natural beauty, there is ALWAYS ways to improve your look.!
NO ONE IS FLAWLESS.!
- As beautiful as we may all be, everyone has their flaws.! My biggest pet peeve is my smile.! If any of you don't have perfect teeth then you hear where I'm coming from. Everyone wants that dazzling smile.! But not everyone has the money for it... I sure dont! But ive got a solution that wont break your pockets.!
-As seen most on Toddlers&Tiaras, these false moldings attach to your teeth to create an outstanding smile that brings perfection to every mouth.!
I go as far as I need to when enhancing my beauty & at an affordable $40, imako.net has do it yourself at home flippers.!
Im planning on ordering a pair and im going to dazzle you all with my smile.
CHECK OUT http://imako.net AND SMILE FOR THE CAMERA.!
Monday, July 15, 2013
BEAT FACES: FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
SENSITIVE SKIN? We all struggle from a little break out here and then and some of us just CANT take certain chemicals that are put into our makeup today.... WELL GIRLS! I GOT A SOLUTION FOR YOU!
LORAC MAKEUP IS THE BEST MAKEUP FOR SENSITIVE SKIN! !
MAKE UP
"LORAC develops high-end, prestige makeup to bring a bit of Red Carpet Glamour to every woman. Carol Shaw, Celebrity Makeup Artist & LORAC Founder, created a brand of makeup that is not only luxurious, but also appeals to sensitive skin. LORAC's treatment-based makeup is rich with plant extracts, emollients, skin rejuvenators and conditioners. LORAC strives to leave oil, fragrances and harsh ingredients out. LORAC Cosmetics fulfills Carol Shaw's dream to design makeup that makes you look Hollywood-gorgeous!"
- ^^ FROM THE WEBSITE ITSELF! .. NOTICE IT SAYS IT THAT THEY "STRIVE TO LEAVE OIL, FRAGRANCES, AND HARSH INGREDIENTS OUT"
-TALK ABOUT CATERING TO YOUR SKIN TYPE.!
THIS BRAND OF MAKEUP HAS PRODUCTS RANGING FROM COVER UPS AND CONCEALERS, TO EYESHADOWS AND LIPSTICKS! AND THEY EVEN HAVE TUTORIALS! IF YOU LOVE MAC AND OTHERS, THIS COMPANY IS WAY AFFORDABLE. IF YOU ARE A DRUGSTORE MAKEUP JUNKIE? THEN THIS MIGHT BE A LITTLE PRICEY BUT IVE READ REVIEWS AND TRUST ME! FOR SENSITIVE SKIN, THIS IS THE BRAND FOR YOU!
GO VISIT THEIR VIP SALE! "A BACKSTAGE PASS TO EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS AND DISCOUNTED MAKEUP!
CHECK OUT THE SITE!
ITS TIME TO TAKE A BROW! (HOW TO ACHIEVE PERFECT BROWS!)
ROUND FACE
- FACE WIDTH AND LENGTH ALMOST THE SAME
- WIDEST AT THE CHEEKS
GOAL
- TO MAKE ROUND FACE APPEAR TO BE LONGER
SOLUTION
- A HIGH ARCH EYEBROW SHAPE. ITS UP AND DOWN LINES WOULD DRAW THE VIEWER EYE UP AND DOWN AND LENGTHENS IT.
- CREATES MORE VERTICAL LINES AS YOU CAN.
- AVOID ROUNDED BROW AS IT MAKES THE FACE MORE ROUND.
WANT TO LEARN HOW TO ACHIEVE THE PERFECT BROW? WATCH ONE OF MY FAVORITE VIDEOS --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_-oWwdRY7s
FACE TO FACE (tips on making your face appear smaller!)
FAT FACE? I know I have one! Many big girls have round faces and though we can find many ways to hide our rolls, using shape wear and such, lets face it! There is NO shape wear for our faces! BUT! there are a few different ways that I find works magic when it comes to slimming our round faces.!
1. THE BIGGER THE HAIR, THE SMALLER THE HIPS! (learned that one from Wendy Williams)
- Girls! I don't know any BBW that thinks that big isn't better! I personally know that big hair makes you look smaller! try something real poofy and curly! Like a poof curl! its KNOWN to not only look natural, but feel lightweight. CAUTION!! THIS HAIR WILL MAKE YOU FEEL MORE FABULOUS THAN YOU ALREADY ARE! SO IF YOU ARENT READY TO BE A DIVA, THEN FEEL FREE TO WALK RIGHT PAST THIS PACK OF HAIR IN THE BEAUTY STORE!
(THIS IS A PICTURE OF ME IN MY DIVA DEFINING CURLS: click the link to my video to find out more about this weave: --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqOLZKP1to8 )
2. CONTOURING/HIGHLIGHTING!!!
- If you LOVE makeup like me then you already know this trick!
Contouring and Highlighting is one of the EASIEST makeup tricks to hide and shine when it comes to different parts of your face! Contouring, is simply using a foundation or powder darker than your skin and placing it on key places of your face that you don't want to be shown! ..Highlighting, is simply applying a shade lighter than your skin to key spots to allow those spots f your face to be noticed. This trick can make your face appear slimmer and more defined! Also gives the impression of a slimmer nose, and is GREAT for taking pictures!
Want to learn how to contour/highlight? check out one of my favorite youtube makeup gurus in her contouring/highlighting video --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGrxSSCXRYU
3. WRAP YOUR FACE.! MY MOMMY DOES IT!
- Remember that It Works Wrap that I rave aboout? DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN WRAP YOUR FACE? These wraps can not only shrink your fat cells and give you a smaller belly, but it can also reduce your double chin!
(DONT BELIEVE ME? TRY IT FOR YOURSELF!)
GET IT AT --> https://wrappinkaren.myitworks.com/Shop
Adore your shape.! (Shape wear tips)
I know you all are wondering why I'm posting about shape wear if most BBWs already know about shape wear. Well thats just it.! So many of us have issues with shape wear! The weather gets hot and shape wear becomes a BBWs worst enemy.! You want to show skin and wear clothing that keeps you cool but theres just that one outfit that sits in your closet that you are dying to wear but have yet to put it on. Does this make me look fat.? How many of my rolls are showing.? Questions that we all ask ourselves.!
MY TIPS.!
1. For ladies who have issues of thighs rubbing together, (ive learned this trick from my best friend) ..Rub your favorite deodorant between your legs on your thighs. It creates a smooth glide when your legs rub, it reduces sweat, and it creates a lasting aroma that will keep you confident all day!
2. Trying to hide the tummy.? Wrap.! (See my post about a BBWs new best friend http://wrappinkaren.myitworks.com)
And simply try getting a cotton tube top that is a size smaller. It will suck you in and while spandex is a heavier material, cotton will keep you cool and allow air to travel better to your skin.
3. Many of us get bruised or cut by shape wear.. Clean and Apply olive oil to the cuts or bruises to help healing and try to buy shape wear that is wireless.!
- Kiyomi Lee
Saturday, July 13, 2013
How To: Color Your Cat Eye ... via MAKEUP.COM
How To: Color Your Cat Eye
Expert Tip: You can turn any black eyeliner into colored liner by applying eye shadow on top. Using metallic shadow will give an immediate shimmer and pop of color to the lid!
Friday, July 12, 2013
MOST FLATTERING MAKEUP COLORS FOR YOUR SKIN TONE ....BY MAKEUP.COM
Having a hard time figuring out what color goes beat with your skin.? Well, makeup.com has a few answers for u.. FLATTER YOURSELF DOLLS -kiyomi
GOOD MORNING SLEEPY HEAD.!
Do you wake up wit puffy eyes? ... Try my 3 favorite ways to deflate sleepy eyes and kick start your day with healthy glowing skin!
Thursday, July 11, 2013
GET STARTED!
HEY GIRLIES! THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY TO VISIT MY WEBSITE! THIS MEANS A LOT TO ME AND AS YOU ALL KNOW WE HAVE TO STAY TOGETHER AS A TEAM TO BUILD STRENGTH AND EMPOWERMENT BECAUSE BIG WILL ALWAYS BE BEAUTIFUL!
FEEL FREE TO MAKE SUGGESTIONS TO ME ON THE "CONTACT" TAB AND I WILL MOST DEFINETLY POST VIDEOS AND PIX THAT YOU WANT TO BE SHARED WITH THE REST OF THE CITE THROUGH BLOG!! EMAIL ME YOUR PIX TO BE FEATURED! AND DONT FORGET TO UPLOAD A PIC EVERY MONTH ON THE "LOOKBOOK" TAB TO BE VOTED TO BECOME A TOP MODEL OF THE SITE EACH MONTH! LOVE YOU ALL! STAY BEAUTIFUL!
BBWS VS BEYONCE FITS
LOVE BEYONCE'S COLLECTION AT H&M? CHECK OUT HOW IT WOULD FIT US LADIES! SIZES 16-18
THE TOP 10 MAKEUP MUST HAVES!
HEY GIRLS! FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO LOVE MAKEUP, HERES A VIDEO OF THE TOP 10 MAKEUP MUST HAVES!
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HEY BBWs! ASHLEY STEWART IS SEARCHING FOR NEW MODELS! CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR CASTING!!
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