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Crede'
Monday, June 15, 2009
Fabulous Summer Eyes!
I found several interesting articles about how to have Fabulous Summer Eyes! Here is info about Summer Eyeshadow Colors, How to Grow Long Lashes Naturally, and How to Choose the Right Shades! Enjoy & be Fabulous!
There are different shades available to choose from for different skin tones when it comes to makeup. One major area to address with color makeup is the eye. During the summer, the color choices are brighter than the other seasons, as fashion and beauty take their cues from Mother Nature. Similar to a bouquet of fresh flowers with vibrant and bright colors, eye shadow colors for the summer can add confidence to your overall look.
BLUE ~
As cool as the ocean and as calm as the deep blue skies, blue can provide the same effect when worn as makeup during summertime. For eye shadows, the color blue can complement just about any skin tone. For fair complexions, a powder blue applied over the lids can add the right amount of impact without being too overwhelming. Periwinkle and denim blue hues, on the other hand, are suitable on olive and dark skin tones. Navy and cobalt blue are also great choices, especially when paired with taupe color.
As cool as the ocean and as calm as the deep blue skies, blue can provide the same effect when worn as makeup during summertime. For eye shadows, the color blue can complement just about any skin tone. For fair complexions, a powder blue applied over the lids can add the right amount of impact without being too overwhelming. Periwinkle and denim blue hues, on the other hand, are suitable on olive and dark skin tones. Navy and cobalt blue are also great choices, especially when paired with taupe color.
GREEN ~
The color of vegetation, as if the tropical palm tree leaves the sway with the ocean wind, green is a refreshing color. From pistachio to sage, green can provide a vibrant hue that can exude boldness and confidence. Green is definitely not like the boring neutral palette worn regularly during the colder months. Forest green or emerald tones can make hazel and brown eyes glow. For those who want to play it safe with greens, moss green is a safe neutral choice.
The color of vegetation, as if the tropical palm tree leaves the sway with the ocean wind, green is a refreshing color. From pistachio to sage, green can provide a vibrant hue that can exude boldness and confidence. Green is definitely not like the boring neutral palette worn regularly during the colder months. Forest green or emerald tones can make hazel and brown eyes glow. For those who want to play it safe with greens, moss green is a safe neutral choice.
YELLOW ~
To wake up your eyes during the lazy days of summer, choose yellow for your eye shadow. Yellow is quite an unexpected choice for makeup, but when used at the inner half of the lid, you will look awake and refreshed. Sweep it over the lid, and stop at the crease so that it will not overpower your eyes. Finish the look with a brown eyeliner and black mascara. For blue eyes, the pastel, buttery yellows can add dimension. Golden yellow looks best with hazel or brown eyes. Do not use yellow eye shadow on its own. Pair it with a neutral color such as light chocolate or light taupe on the upper half of the lid to give it more depth.
To wake up your eyes during the lazy days of summer, choose yellow for your eye shadow. Yellow is quite an unexpected choice for makeup, but when used at the inner half of the lid, you will look awake and refreshed. Sweep it over the lid, and stop at the crease so that it will not overpower your eyes. Finish the look with a brown eyeliner and black mascara. For blue eyes, the pastel, buttery yellows can add dimension. Golden yellow looks best with hazel or brown eyes. Do not use yellow eye shadow on its own. Pair it with a neutral color such as light chocolate or light taupe on the upper half of the lid to give it more depth.
PURPLE ~
Just like many flower blooms, purple has many shades that you can choose from to use as eye shadows. Lavender and mauve would work well on fair skin tones, while amethyst and eggplant tones would work well with darker skin complexions. Women with green eyes would look stunning with purple eye shadows, especially when paired with purple eyeliner to frame the eyes. Avoid using purple if you have dark under-eye circles.
Just like many flower blooms, purple has many shades that you can choose from to use as eye shadows. Lavender and mauve would work well on fair skin tones, while amethyst and eggplant tones would work well with darker skin complexions. Women with green eyes would look stunning with purple eye shadows, especially when paired with purple eyeliner to frame the eyes. Avoid using purple if you have dark under-eye circles.
How to Grow Lashes Naturally
Most women want long, beautiful and thick eyelashes. They make the eyes appear softer and more noticeable, which is why mascara and false eyelashes are so popular. However, you can naturally grow your own long, thick lashes so that there is no need to use products like these.
Step 1
Start with your diet. Eyelashes are hair, so think about the foods that help the hair on your head grow. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamins and nutrients. Also include folic acid, beta carotene and vitamin B in your diet. Shellfish and seafood are sources of vitamins which help hair, fingernails and eyelashes grow. If you've ever been pregnant, you probably noticed how the prenatal vitamins worked magic for your hair and fingernails. The same can be done for your lashes. Take a multivitamin supplement to ensure that you're getting the proper nutrients.
Start with your diet. Eyelashes are hair, so think about the foods that help the hair on your head grow. Fruits and vegetables are great sources of vitamins and nutrients. Also include folic acid, beta carotene and vitamin B in your diet. Shellfish and seafood are sources of vitamins which help hair, fingernails and eyelashes grow. If you've ever been pregnant, you probably noticed how the prenatal vitamins worked magic for your hair and fingernails. The same can be done for your lashes. Take a multivitamin supplement to ensure that you're getting the proper nutrients.
Step 2
Use natural oils and lubricants on your lashes. Brush olive oil or petroleum jelly onto your lashes before bed. The oils will stimulate new growth, help heal any irritations which might be preventing growth, and will naturally make your eyelashes look longer and thicker. Also put vitamin E oil on your lashes before you go to bed. This is a very healing oil and can help reverse damage caused by irritation.
Use natural oils and lubricants on your lashes. Brush olive oil or petroleum jelly onto your lashes before bed. The oils will stimulate new growth, help heal any irritations which might be preventing growth, and will naturally make your eyelashes look longer and thicker. Also put vitamin E oil on your lashes before you go to bed. This is a very healing oil and can help reverse damage caused by irritation.
Step 3
Brush your lashes regularly. When placing the oil and lubricants on your eyelashes, use a clean brush. Throughout the day, brush your lashes a few times as well. Brushing your eyelashes stimulates the follicles to grow. Use a clean and sterile brush and do it in a mirror to prevent eye injury.
Step 4
Trim your eyelashes. While this might be the last thing you consider doing, it can actually work. Many people have accidentally trimmed or burned their eyelashes and have reported that they grew back fuller and healthier. If you do decide to trim your eyelashes, use a small pair of scissors and look in the mirror while doing it. Only trim the very tips of the eyelashes to stimulate new growth. You don't want to cut them all off and have no eyelashes while you're waiting for new ones to grow in.
Trim your eyelashes. While this might be the last thing you consider doing, it can actually work. Many people have accidentally trimmed or burned their eyelashes and have reported that they grew back fuller and healthier. If you do decide to trim your eyelashes, use a small pair of scissors and look in the mirror while doing it. Only trim the very tips of the eyelashes to stimulate new growth. You don't want to cut them all off and have no eyelashes while you're waiting for new ones to grow in.
Choosing the Right Sunglasses for You
It can be tempting to jump onto the latest sunglasses trends, like the aviator style sported by Drew Barrymore or the yellow lenses worn by Bono. Many women wear the sports/fashion fusion styles with larger frames and lenses and the designer lines that feature bold metal frames. The fact is, not all styles suit all people. You can use trends to dictate some of your choices, but remember to take your lifestyle and look into consideration.
Step 1
Check your sunglasses for protection from ultraviolet rays. This is important for darker sunglasses, because their shade allows the eyes to stay open and the pupils to stay dilated, making them more vulnerable to sun's damaging rays. Look for lenses that are marked UV 400 or 100 percent UV protection. These block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB type rays.
Check your sunglasses for protection from ultraviolet rays. This is important for darker sunglasses, because their shade allows the eyes to stay open and the pupils to stay dilated, making them more vulnerable to sun's damaging rays. Look for lenses that are marked UV 400 or 100 percent UV protection. These block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB type rays.
Step 2
Consider your needs. Some sunglasses are purely accessories, while others are designed for specific activities or weather conditions. Sports sunglasses with nylon frames are typical for active sports. Fashion sunglasses feature more variety in terms of frame and lens materials and appearance. Models such as Bolle Dirty 8 and Serengeti Zina Cosmopolitan fuse sports durability with fashionable styling. Light rimless models have a hole drilled into the lens for the frame attachment. Aviator sunglasses have always been worn by men and have spread to women's fashion.
Consider your needs. Some sunglasses are purely accessories, while others are designed for specific activities or weather conditions. Sports sunglasses with nylon frames are typical for active sports. Fashion sunglasses feature more variety in terms of frame and lens materials and appearance. Models such as Bolle Dirty 8 and Serengeti Zina Cosmopolitan fuse sports durability with fashionable styling. Light rimless models have a hole drilled into the lens for the frame attachment. Aviator sunglasses have always been worn by men and have spread to women's fashion.
Step 3
Choose frame sizes and shapes that complement your face. People with square faces can minimize width with rounded frames and narrower construction. Oval face shapes look good in most frames, but the size should be proportionate to the face. Choose angled or straight frames to narrow a round face. For a triangle-shaped face that is wider at the jawline, find bold frames that balance the features. For triangle-shaped faces with narrow jaws, look for frames that rest low on the temple or are rimless.
Choose frame sizes and shapes that complement your face. People with square faces can minimize width with rounded frames and narrower construction. Oval face shapes look good in most frames, but the size should be proportionate to the face. Choose angled or straight frames to narrow a round face. For a triangle-shaped face that is wider at the jawline, find bold frames that balance the features. For triangle-shaped faces with narrow jaws, look for frames that rest low on the temple or are rimless.
Step 4
Select a lens style. Mirrored lenses give the wearer more privacy, because no one can tell where you are looking. However, the mirrored finish scratches easily. Polarized lenses cut down glare from reflected light. Bright colored lenses can be trendy, but clash with some apparel. Some people steer away from clear or lightly tinted sunglasses because they worry about reduced protection but, if the lenses are coated in UV block, these styles are safe to wear. Photochromic lenses darken in bright light. Gradient lenses are dark at the top and lighten to clear at the bottom.
Select a lens style. Mirrored lenses give the wearer more privacy, because no one can tell where you are looking. However, the mirrored finish scratches easily. Polarized lenses cut down glare from reflected light. Bright colored lenses can be trendy, but clash with some apparel. Some people steer away from clear or lightly tinted sunglasses because they worry about reduced protection but, if the lenses are coated in UV block, these styles are safe to wear. Photochromic lenses darken in bright light. Gradient lenses are dark at the top and lighten to clear at the bottom.
Step 5
Determine which color suits your purposes. Black, navy and dark gray lenses are the fashionable classic of foreign films and cafe poets. Yellow and amber lenses are ideal on cloudy days or at nighttime, but can leave you squinting in bright sunshine. Purple, indigo and blue lenses are great crossover colors from day to night, and they can impart a relaxing mood upon the wearer. Copper and brown lenses bring out contrasts, making them good for driving. Smoke or green lenses keep colors looking natural but tone down harsh bright light. Vermilion and rose lenses are useful in snow sports and other extremely bright environments because they enhance contrast between colors and shapes.
Determine which color suits your purposes. Black, navy and dark gray lenses are the fashionable classic of foreign films and cafe poets. Yellow and amber lenses are ideal on cloudy days or at nighttime, but can leave you squinting in bright sunshine. Purple, indigo and blue lenses are great crossover colors from day to night, and they can impart a relaxing mood upon the wearer. Copper and brown lenses bring out contrasts, making them good for driving. Smoke or green lenses keep colors looking natural but tone down harsh bright light. Vermilion and rose lenses are useful in snow sports and other extremely bright environments because they enhance contrast between colors and shapes.
Tips and Warnings
If you need prescription lenses, consider frames that have prescription adapters that you snap in behind the lens.
Before settling on a sleek and skinny frame shape, consider that larger frames and lenses offer more protection from the sun. Never use ammonia to clean sunglasses as it strips the lenses of their UV protective coating.
If you need prescription lenses, consider frames that have prescription adapters that you snap in behind the lens.
Before settling on a sleek and skinny frame shape, consider that larger frames and lenses offer more protection from the sun. Never use ammonia to clean sunglasses as it strips the lenses of their UV protective coating.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
The Lights May Be Out, But You Can't Keep Us Down!!
As a result of the storms and tornado warning tonight (yes we did hang out in the bathroom until the sirens stopped), our power was out from 7:15-11:15. Despite being without power, we had a great evening! We had flashlights and a lantern on while we had a fun (albeit warm!) family evening!
Tyler & Chase doing "homework".
Tyler and Chase singing into their flashlight microphones.
Tyler "shooting the rabbit" shadow puppet. Nice.
Chase having a snack.
Todd was able to get a wireless conntection so he listened to Sports Talk Radio.
Chase playing Nintendo DS.
Tyler working on a puzzle.
The Lehmann Guys hanging out.Sunday, June 7, 2009
Trains & Ponies
Chase and I had so much fun at Ben & Grace's 5th Birthday Party this afternoon....thanks Liz! There was a white pony with a pink glittery mane and tale, and a train that took us on rides! It was fun watching the children play, and the Mom sat in the grass in the shade, drank lemonade and had fun catching up!
Birthday Girl Grace on the pink glittery pony ~ Fabulous!
Chase riding on the train with friends Olivia, Sean-Michael and Birthday Boy Ben!
The Boys sharing a laugh before cupcakes!`
Darth Chase and Luke Skywalker ~ May the Force be with You!
Sean-Michael and ChaseSaturday, June 6, 2009
Kids Eat Free List (Allen/Plano/Frisco Texas Areas)
With everyone trying to save money, I thought it would be a good idea to post this partial list of restaurants where KIDS EAT FREE!! If you know of any more places please post them! You may want to call ahead to make sure offers are still valid.
Cici's Pizza
WHERE: 204 N Greenville Ave., Allen ~ 972-727-2424
WHAT: Kids 3 & under eat free
WHEN: Every day!
Dickey's Barbeque
WHERE: 405 Central Expressway South, Allen ~ 214-495-8877
WHAT: Get a free kids meal (12 & under) with the purchase of an adult's meal
WHEN: Every day!
Jason's Deli
WHERE: 906 W. McDermott, Allen ~ 972-727-3440
WHAT: Kids 10 & under eat free
WHEN: Every day!
Texas Land & Cattle
WHERE: 3945 Central Expressway, Plano ~ 972-578-8707
WHAT: Free kids meal (12 and under) with the purchase of an adult's meal
WHEN: Every Saturday
GattiTown
WHERE: 3251 Preston Rd., Frisco ~ 214-618-9800
WHAT: Free kid's buffet (10 & under) with the purchase of a regular adult's buffet
WHEN: Every Wednesday
Joe's Crab Shack
WHERE: 3320 Central Expressway, Plano ~ 972-423-2800
WHAT: $2 kids meals (12 & under)
WHEN: Every Tuesday
Bar-B-Cutie
WHERE: 208 N. Greenville Ave, Allen ~ 214-383-7555
WHAT: Free kid's meal with the purchase of an adult's meal
WHEN: Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays
Bon appétit!
Crede'
Crede' Lehmann ~ Owner
Sassy Market~Divine gifts for the home & soul~
http://www.sassymarket.com/
972-365-6862
Cici's Pizza
WHERE: 204 N Greenville Ave., Allen ~ 972-727-2424
WHAT: Kids 3 & under eat free
WHEN: Every day!
Dickey's Barbeque
WHERE: 405 Central Expressway South, Allen ~ 214-495-8877
WHAT: Get a free kids meal (12 & under) with the purchase of an adult's meal
WHEN: Every day!
Jason's Deli
WHERE: 906 W. McDermott, Allen ~ 972-727-3440
WHAT: Kids 10 & under eat free
WHEN: Every day!
Texas Land & Cattle
WHERE: 3945 Central Expressway, Plano ~ 972-578-8707
WHAT: Free kids meal (12 and under) with the purchase of an adult's meal
WHEN: Every Saturday
GattiTown
WHERE: 3251 Preston Rd., Frisco ~ 214-618-9800
WHAT: Free kid's buffet (10 & under) with the purchase of a regular adult's buffet
WHEN: Every Wednesday
Joe's Crab Shack
WHERE: 3320 Central Expressway, Plano ~ 972-423-2800
WHAT: $2 kids meals (12 & under)
WHEN: Every Tuesday
Bar-B-Cutie
WHERE: 208 N. Greenville Ave, Allen ~ 214-383-7555
WHAT: Free kid's meal with the purchase of an adult's meal
WHEN: Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays
Bon appétit!
Crede'
Crede' Lehmann ~ Owner
Sassy Market~Divine gifts for the home & soul~
http://www.sassymarket.com/
972-365-6862
Summer Has Arrived!
School is out ~ both boys are home ~ and we are enjoying the longer days and later bedtimes! Things are already more relaxed without a set schedule. This weekend we are catching up on things around the house and enjoying our new kitchen redo ~ I will blog about that later. :)
So I raise my glass of Pomegranate Iced Tea to the Beginning of Summer! Cheers!
So I raise my glass of Pomegranate Iced Tea to the Beginning of Summer! Cheers!
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