Pemilihan Foundation (Bedak Asas)

Foundation atau pun bedak asas merupakan kosmetik yang sering diutamakan wanita dalam solekan. Hasil jika diaplikasikan ada dua je, samaada nampak semulajadi ataupun nampak macam pakai topeng gitu..

Kat kedai skang ada macam-macam jenis dan jenama foundation dok jual. Ada yang jual jenis cecair, krim, bebas minyak, powder, untuk yang kulit elergy, yang berbatang ala2 lipstik, yang mcm kek pun ada.. pilih je yang mana satu janji mestilah sesuai dengan warna kulit. Tapi kalau mula2 nak beli tu memang pening kepala skit la. Tapi bila dh dapat yang sesuai mesti sentiasa nak pakai.

Memetik pendapat jurusolek profesional, Eleena Lamat berkata, solekan untuk majlis pada siang hari dan malam perlu dibezakan jika tidak kecantikan wajah tidak akan terserlah

Untuk memudahkan anda untuk memilih pilihan yang sesuai, k.Iron akan susun dan terangkan satu persatu mengikut kategori utama:


Bedak asas cecair
Biasanya bedak asas dari cecair amat di gemari oleh kebanyakan wanita. Ini kerana ia senang dipakai dan memberikan kesan yang semulajadi seperti lapisan kulit kedua. Ia di datangkan dai dua jenis iaitu yang berasaskan air dan yang berasaskan minyak.

Krim Bedak Asas
Krim bedak asas ni sememangnya menjadi pilihan jurumekap. Ia biasanya didatangkan dalam bentuk padat dan juga batang. Ia dapat memberi litupan yang baik dan senang untuk diaplikasikan. Ia memberikan kesan yang licin dan tahan lama.

Bedak asas dua dalam satu
Dunia wanita yang semakin sibuk menyebabkan kita sering tercari2 benda yang senang di pakai. Salah satu hasilnya dalam pembuatan foundation ini ialah bedak asas yang bertindak sebagai bedak dan juga foundation. Kiranya pakai pakai bedak smbil pakai foundation la..senang gitu. Kiranya boleh jimat banyak masa la..

Macam mana nak pakai ni?















Salah satu langkah pertama sebelum pilih bedak asas ialah kenali kulit kita dulu. Pilih jenis bedak asa yang bersesuaian dan kena dengan rona atau warna kulit.

1. Pemakaian bedak asas dengan menggunakan span (sapu ke bawah). Jika mahu sapuan bayangan gelap tulang pipi dan hidung boleh di buat untuk membentuk wajah.

2. Utamakan kawasan yang sering kemerahan terutamanya kawasan hidung, bawah mata dan sekeliling mulut. Jangan lupa sapukan juga di bahagian leher. Anda tidak mahu nmpak tergantung, muka cerah tapi leher...kunci yang paling penting adalah bagi ia nampak sekata.

3. Ratakan bedak debu ke seluruh muka menggunakan span khas. Kemudian gunakan berus besar untuk warna sekata.

4. Lepas semuanya sekata, barulah anda boleh menyambung proses mekap yang lain iaitu mata, pipi dan mulut.

Seterusnya.. Mekap mata

Mekap Untuk Keyakinan

Kalau cakap pasal mekap ni mmg tak pernah habis.. K.Ironlady ni anggap mekap ni suatu benda yang wajib. Kalau nk pegi kerja mesti nak kena mekap dulu.. lewat macam mana pun mekap tetap on..

Kadang2 tengok ada sesetengah org yang tak berapa kisah sangat pasal mekap ni. mgkin diorang tak ada masa ataupun tak terbiasa. Tapi K.iron rasa mekap ni benda yang spatutnya kita utamakan terutamanya nak pergi kerja. K.Iron memang akui kalau tak pakai mekap, keyakinan diri tu ada sedikit berkurangan. Walaupun K.Iron akui bukannya hebabt sangat bab2 mekap ni, tapi boleh la.

Dulu, masa sekolah Menengah, K.Iron ni boleh dikatakan agak kasar skit la. Bedak pun tak pernah nak pakai. Emak ada la bagi bedak masa nak masuk sekolah (tingkatan 1). Sampai tingkatan 5, kiranya masa nak kuar sekolah, bedak tu tak luak pun (tetap dok simpan). Masa tu pencuci muka pon tak ada. Dok sental dengan sabun badan je. Nasib baik la kulit muka jenis ok..

Semuanya berubah lepas masuk matrik. K.Iron ada kenal member ni, kira kamceng la. Dia ni suka la mekap2 ni. Pas tu mula la belajar skit2 dengan dia. Masa tu mulala ada kesedaran skit pasl kecantikan diri. K.Iron dulu kuat bersukan, kulit muka tak tau la nak ckp mcm mana. Gelap dan kelam tak tau la nak ckp. Ye la bersukan tiap2 hari, tp sunscreen pun tak pakai. Lps tu ada member ni sorang perkenalkan krim safi. Masa tu kira di bawah bajet la..ok la. Tapi krik safi ni, walaupun murah tapi kesan sdia boleh nmpak la..

Sejak kenal dua orang member ni la, baru la rasa macam seorang wanita. Teknik2 mekap K.Iron belajar satu persatu, dari majalah. Masa tu mana la ada duit lagi nak beli buku atau pegi kelas belajar mekap. Masa tu K.Iron hanya buat yang basic saja la.. pakai pelembab, pas tu krim dan bedak. Gores kening skit dan pakai lipstik. Tu je..Tapi masa tu dh rasa vouge semacam dh.

Lepas tu k.Iron tengok la plak orang cina dok pakai blusher. Muka diorang ni berseri semacam. Lepas tu apa lg pg beli la. Tapi masa tu tak pergi cari kat kedai mahal2 la, student lagi kan? Beli la kt kedai Sinma dengan harga 5 ringgit. Masa tu baru nak pakai, guna berus kecik yang ada kt situ. Apa lg, kesan dia tak elok, tak rata. Pas tu pergi lak cari berus besar untuk pipi punya. Lama2 tu memang la mcm clown skit..tp lepas dah terbiasa dan dah pelajari teknik tu, kesan dia ok. Ramai gak yang dok puji, muka nmpk berseri.

Lepas abis U, pergi kerja kilang skejap. Masa tu biasa la..minah kilang lg la pandai bab solek-menyolek ni. Tapi kebanyakan diorang pakai yang basik je..bedak, kening ngan lipstik. Masa tu ramai gak member kilang yang tanya pasal apa muka berseri2. Pas tu K.Iron ckp la pasl blusher, pas tu diorang pun pkt beli. Pas tu tengok amai lak member kilang yang muka kemerah-merahan..ni mesti penangan blusher ni.

Lepas pada pakai blusher ni, rasa tak puas hati la..nak upgrade lg muka ni. Bagi nmpak elok skit. Mana tau kot lepas ni lekat ke pakwe sorang..ki..ki. Lpas pada tu mula la tringin nak pakai eye-shadow pulak. Beli la satu set, rasanya jenama Cameleon, ada gak jal kt Sinma tu. Dalam tu smuanya ada. Eye-shadow, blusher, bedak..tapi K.Iron dok guna blusher ngan eyeshadow je. Mula2 guna tu mmg la tak tau kan. Tapi biasala..mula2 pakai satu kaler je. Tak tau nak apply macam mana..

Pas tu belek punya belek kt majalah, nmpak la tutorial pasl nak apply eye-shadow ni. Tapi K.Iron tak suka yang tebal2 sangat. Cukup yang nmpak natural je. Tak sangka plak nak kena apply base dia dulu. Jadi smuanya nak kena apply tiga shade colour. Lepas pada tu memang k.Iron nak pegi mana2 mesti siapkan smua, dari kening, mata, pipi dan mulut. Baru puas hati nak keluar.

Tapi K.Iron rasa, ramai lg kat luar sana nk mekap tapi tak tau caranya. Untuk para surfer smua, K.Iron akan cuba sedaya upaya untuk mencari maklumat pasal mekap ni. Semoga kita sama2 berubah menjadi wanita yang berkeyakinan..Yakin boleh!

Wangian Dan Anda

Wangian telah di gunakan sejak zaman silam lg dalam upcara keagamaan, tetapi kemudian penggunaannya berkembang sebagai kosmetik dan hampir dalam setiap produk harian.
Wangian di katakan menggambarkan keperibadian wanita. Pada waktu siang, wangian yang di hasilkan dapat menimbulkan rasa kegembiraan, keyakinan, keceriaan, segar dan bersih. Pada sebelah malam pula wangian dan haruman mampu melahirkan perasaan, menonjolkan sifat kewanitaan, misteri dan romantik.

Kaum wanita lah (seperti biasa..he..he) sering di kaitkan dengan minyak wangi dan haruman sehingga ada yang sanggup berbelanja besar untuk memiliki wangian yang berkenan di hati. Ye la kan..sapa yang tak mau wangi..sampaikan ketiak pun kita nk pastikan sntiasa dlam keadaan terawat dan wangi hendaknya..

Teringat dulu-dulu waktu bercinta, saya sanggup berhabisan duit gaji yang tak seberapa semata-mata nak membeli wangian yang mencecah ratusan ringgit. Ye la masa tu semuanya nak pastikan dalam keadaan wangi. Memang sifat wanita la, bila bercinta semua nak pastikan sempurna. Masa tu nk kentut pun takut..kalau boleh apa yang busuk2 tu mintak jauh le...

Masa bujang tak apa la.. bukan ada tanggungjawab lagi. Duit gaji untuk diri sendiri aja..boleh la.. lepas kawin pun masih mampu beli lagi la. Tapi sekarang bila dh kawin, dan ada anak tiga ni..sahkan nak beli perfume jenama mahal, nk beli baju pun tak cukup duit..

Tapi macam orang kata la, wangian tetap menjadi satu keutamaan.. ye la tak mau la husband cakap bila dah kawin smua dh tak terurus. Tapi sekarang kita lihat banyak bumiputera yang mula mengeluarkan pati minyak wangi versi minyak wangi berjenama. Saya pernah cuba minyak wangi ni.. nak kata seratus peratus serupa tu saya tak berani la.. sebab saya ni bukan lah pakar dalam bab ni. Tapi orang cakap boleh tahan wangi jugaklah.

Kebelakangan ini, minyak wangi yang murah ini menjadi satu fenomena. Ramai yang menjadikan minyak wangi yang murah ini sebagai satu sumber pendapatan. Diantara minyak wangi yang mendapat sambutan di pasaran ialah One Drop Perfume atau pun juga di kenali sebagai Egyption Potion. Saya pernah mencuba minyak wangi ini dan ia memang wangi dan tahan lama. Ye la buat apa nak membeli wangian mahal sedangkan kita boleh mendapatkan wangian yang hampir serupa baunya dengan harga yang lebih murah. Ianya ternyata amat berbaloi..ini merupakan pandangan peribadi saya..tak tau la dengan anda. Tetapi selagi tidak mencuba sampi bila anda akan tahu..

Ada beberapa jenis perfume lg yang sedang mencari ruang untuk menapak di pasaran. Percaya atau tidak, kebanyakannya merupakan pati perfume keluaran bumiputera kita. Siapa cakap orang Malaysia tidak pandai berniaga, tengoklah di antara perfume yang semakin hari semakin laris di pasaran. Diantaranya ialah Secret potion, Dhia Perfume dan banyak lagi.

Terdapat beberapa lagi pengusaha yang menjual pati minyak wangi dari pelbagai jenama.. nanti pada masa akan datang saya akan usahakan untuk mengumpul jenama minyak wangi murah yang lain supaya anda dapat membuat rujukan dan pilihan..

Bercuti dengan bajet

Bagi kanak-kanak yang bersekolah, cuti panjang memang merupakan saat yang di tunggu. Merdeka la jawabnya. Bagi kanak-kanak di kawasan perkampungan, cuti merupakan perkara yang paling seronok. banyak benda yang boleh dilakukan kanak-kanak di kawasan perkampungan terutamanya mereka yang tinggal berhampiran kawasan sungai. Tetapi lain pula bagi kanak-kanak di bandar. Mereka sudah biasa terperuk di dalam rumah batu, dan tidak punya tempat untuk bereksplorasi.

Teringat saya waktu zaman kanak-kanak. Saya merupakan anak Felda, dan pada masa itu kebanyakan org Felda hidup dalam kesempitan. Terutamanya keluarga saya, dengan pendapatan ayah pada masa tu hanya 350 sebulan dan terpaksa menanggung 9 orang anak. Pada masa tu jangan harapla mak ayah nk bawak bercuti, hidup pun kira kais pagi, makan pagi. Tetapi tinggal di kawasan kampung terdapat banyak kelebihan. Kanak-kanak di kampung tidak seperti kanak-kanak di bandar. Kanak-kanak di kampung biasanya sejak dari kecil lagi di latih untuk berdikari. Ye la, saya sejak umur 4 tahun sudah terbiasa keluar bermain tanpa di temani ibu bapa. Oleh sebab itu banyak benda yang kami boleh eksplore dan menggunakan kemudahan alam untuk bermain.

Sejak dari kecil saya biasa pergi bermain di alur sungai, menangkap ikan (walaupun sebesar ibu jari), memanggang ikan, main masak2 dan sebagainya. Terdapat pelbagai permainan yang mungkin sekarang ni telah semakin lupus contohnya galah panjang, batu seremban, congkak dan sebagainya dan biasanya permainan ini bermusim. Jadi boleh dikatakan zaman kanak-kanak di kampung begitu menyeronokkan. Saya merasa amat bertuah di lahirkan di kampung.

Setelah dewasa dan berkahwin, saya menetap di Pulau Pinang. Mempunyai anak-anak yang sedang membesar dan dalam 2-3 taun lg semua akan masuk persekolahan. Tetapi di bandar, biasa la, kita hanya dpat bermain di tempat yang telah ditetapkan. Kadang-kadang terpaksa bersesak-sesak untuk bermain. Kaesian kt budak2 zaman sekarang. Nak tak nak, para ibu bapa terpaksa la bawa anak-anak pergi bercuti (kalau yang mapu la)..

Selain merancang aktiviti anak-anak untuk mengikuti pelbagai kelas kemahiran dan kreativiti atau bersiar-siar, apa kata luangkan sedikit masa membawa mereka ke destinasi percutian bagi melegakan minda yang sentiasa dibebani pelajaran dan aktiviti sekolah.

Tidak kira bercuti di dalam atau luar negara, yang paling penting perlulah merancang percutian mengikut kemampuan atau bajet yang ditetapkan.

Ini kerana jika bercuti tanpa membuat perancangan terlebih dulu boleh menyebabkan kita terpaksa menanggung hutang selepas pulang bercuti dan akhirnya secara tidak langsung mengganggu perjalanan kewangan harian anda.

Langkah pertama yang boleh dilakukan ialah dengan membuat senarai apa yang perlu dilakukan dan anggaran perbelanjaan sebelum pergi bercuti. Ini termasuk penginapan, makan, minum, pengangkutan dan bayaran lain seperti tol dan cenderahati.

Layari internet atau membaca iklan di akhbar untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut keistimewaan tempat yang bakal dikunjungi untuk mendapat idea sebelum tiba di tempat itu.

Jika bajet tidak mengizinkan untuk bermalam di satu-satu destinasi yang menarik, rancanglah percutian untuk sehari saja. Ye la walaupun sehari tetapi pengalaman bersama keluarga itu amat berharga.

Tempat menarik seperti kawasan perkelahan di sungai dan laut yang berhampiran kediaman juga boleh dijadikan lokasi untuk membawa anak- anak menghabiskan masa lapang mereka.

Selain itu, taman awam seperti taman botani serta Taman wetland, masing- masing di putrajaya dan di sekitar Tasik Perdana, kuala Lumpur juga antara lokasi yang menarik untuk membawa anak-anak menghabiskan cuti sekolah.

Bagi yang mempunyai bajet yang lebih, tidak salah keluar dari Kota untuk ke destinasi pelancongan menarik di Malaysia seperti Melaka, Pulau Pinang dan pantai timur.

Anda juga boleh mengambil kesempatan bermalam di destinasi pelancongan itu dengan memilih hotel atau resort yang sesuai dengan bajet ditetepkan.

Meneroka pekan dan Bandar kecil di dalam negara adalah satu daripada aktiviti yang boleh dilakukan bagi mengeratkan lagi hubungan keluarga. Ramai yang tidak mengetahui pekan kecil negara ini menyimpan seribu satu keistimewaan termasuk seni bina bangunanya, cenderahati yang jual dan makananya.

Jadilah, pengguna yang baik dan pelancong yang berhemah dalam merancang percutian supaya tidak terlebih bajet yang boleh menyebabkan mood selepas bercuti juga terganggu akibat daripada gangguan perjalanan kewangan.

Apa- apapun, bawalah anak-anak anda bercuti sambil meneroka Malaysia kerana terlalu banyak lokasi percutian yang menarik di negara ini yang setanding dengan negara luar. Apa yang pasti bagi saya, setiap cuti saya akan balik kampung untk memberi mereka pengalaman berada di kampung. Mungkin saya akan singgah di beberapa tempat lain, untuk memberi mereka pengalaman baru.


Panduan bercuti:

• Senaraikan bajet membabitkan penginapan, makanan, pengangkutan, told dan minyak.
• Pilih lokasi melancong, semak harga dan buat tempahan awal.
• Baca iklan dalam akhbar mengenai penginapan yang sesuai untuk lokasi pelancongan.
• Membawa bekalan makanan yang kering seperti serunding dan air botol.
• Pastikan membawa pakaian yang bersesuaian dengan tempat bercuti misalnya di pantai atau tanah tinggi bagi mengelakkan anda terpaksa membeli secara bidan terjun.

DIY beauty

Raid the kitchen cupboards and rustle up some great skin recipes.

Our TV screens and magazines are crammed with the latest super-sophisticated 'here's the science bit' claims and unpronounceable ingredients. But your kitchen cupboard provides countless 'natural', not to mention thrifty, solutions to your beauty needs (that includes you, guys). Just check with the owner of the foods before you dive in.

Your face

Cool as a cucumber

Our eyes get a raw deal - whether it's daubing them with every colour under the sun, staying up until the wee hours or staring comatose at computer screens for hours on end. There's a reason why so many eye care products contain cucumber - it's proven to reduce puffiness and calm irritation; go one step better by placing slices, straight from the fridge, on your peepers. Lie back and relax for five to 10 minutes.

Egg-traordinary

This simple concoction is great for oily complexions - and will make your skin feel quite tight and taut when you apply it. Simply mix one egg white with quarter of a teaspoon of lemon juice or vinegar - whisk together and apply to cleansed skin. Wash off after 10 minutes.

Banana mash

Is your skin feeling dry and irritated? Take a ripe banana and mash up with a fork with enough runny honey to make it into a pulp and apply liberally over you face, preferably after a warm bath and leave for 10 minutes.

Soothing yogurt

Plain yogurt is commonly used in Indian beauty regimes - popular for its ability to cool and soothe the most irritated of skins. Try applying it direct to a clean complexion if it's feeling sensitive or you've over-indulged on the sunbathing. Leave for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash thoroughly.

Tomato source

They're not just great in salads. The fruit acids in the humble tomato are great for calming oily skin and boosting dull complexions. Mash up a ripe, very soft tomato with a fork, apply to clean skin and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.

Green day

They can be expensive, especially if they're just going to end up on your face, but avocados are great for soothing sensitive types and hydrating dry skin. Mash or blend a quarter of an avocado (with 2-3 teaspoons of coconut oil if you have it) until you have a smooth paste, apply liberally to the face and neck, then relax for 10 minutes. Remove with a soft, damp cloth.

Oat of this world

Our skin - both male and female - needs regular exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and combat dullness, but it can be harsh on sensitive complexions. Try this if you're allergic to shop-bought exfoliation products: mix two heaped tablespoons of oatmeal (finely ground oats) with 2 teaspoons of double cream and rub gently on to the skin using your fingertips.

Time for tea

Camomile tea is known for its calming properties on the inside of our bodies (calming digestion and aiding sleep) but if you don't drink it first you can also apply it directly to soothe irritated skin. Make it up as you would a regular cuppa - wait until it cools, douse some cotton wool and apply over the face.

Berry nice

This is another great natural solution to dehydrated or sensitive skin. Take two handfuls of ripe strawberries, which are packed with skin-friendly vitamin C - and mash together with a tablespoon of natural yogurt. Massage on to your face and leave for 10-15 minutes.

Venerable vinegar

Vinegar has been used for centuries to deal with skin problems like bites, stings and oiliness. Apply apple cider vinegar diluted (eight parts water to one part vinegar) directly to your skin with a cotton ball and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Oil slick

The ancient Greeks used to bathe in olive oil to boost their skin. We're not recommending you do that, but use in small amounts on problem dry areas. Leave for five to 10 minutes and then rinse. This can also be used on other areas prone to dry skin like elbows and knees.

Your body

The rough and the smooth

Is your skin looking a tad on the dull side? This is one to try when you've got some time on your hands. There's a bevvy of natural scrubbers hiding in the kitchen - like coarse brown sugar, oatmeal and rock salt. Mix a handful with a glug of olive or rapeseed oil and apply to warm damp skin in circular motions. Wash your skin (and the bath) thoroughly.

Oats so good

Oats are known to calm conditions such as psoriasis and eczema. They often appear as an ingredient in sensitive skin products as 'avena sativa'. Fill a clean sock or stocking with porridge oats, tie and place in your bath water for 20 minutes. And relax.

Milking it

Warm a cup of milk in the microwave for 30 seconds (or until warm, but not boiling). Soak your hands for five minutes to strengthen nails and hydrate stressed skin.

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Get rid that bloated tummy..

Dread looking at your bloated tummy in the mirror every single day?

Having belly fats in your stomach not only reduces your self-esteem, but also, it can put your health at a much higher risk. Belly fats are in fact known to result in diabetes and cancer once they keep accumulating in your system.

Some of us rely too heavily on exercise equipments and diet pills just to get rid of those fats in the fastest way possible, but in actual fact, proper dieting and exercises are the key to belly fat reduction and a healthier you.

Here are some healthy and favorable tips to guide you along on how you can get rid of those unwanted fats for good!

1. Remove all the daily bad habits that you as an individual can resort to, particularly smoking, alcoholism and stress. Too much of those could result in production of belly fats. Find other alternatives for relaxation such as listening to music or doing aerobics that promote physical and mental health.

2. Drink lots of plain water. Rather than drinking alcohol that would only further aggravate the accumulation of belly fats, drinking plain water can actually help cut down on the amount of belly fats.

3. Improve on your diet and focus on gaining more vitamins in your body. Include more fruits and vegetables as part of your diet as they contain dietary fiber that can aid in digestion of food and removal of wastes. As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Calcium is just as important, because it helps sustain the strength of your bones, thus preventing your body from slouching.

4. Exercise, exercise and exercise. A real good exercise can definitely burn those calories and fats. Start off with mild exercises like simple sit-ups that can reduce the fats on your stomach and fortify your muscles too.

5. Set a target date where you would be able to see positive outcomes. For instance, you can plan to lose three kilograms within six months, and aim for it from there. It may not be that easy at the beginning stages, but with much discipline and focus, it will all be a breeze.

6. Learn from the people who had actually succeeded in getting rid of belly fats. You would be even more inspired if you hear it all from yourself!

So remember, keep the faith, be positive, and be consistent in your healthy dieting and exercises. Rest assured, you can say goodbye to belly fats for the rest of your life!

Simple makeup tips for busy women

Busy schedules can make time our biggest enemy. After all, there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done. Make up can be something that you feel you don't have the time for. Whether you are a woman who can't leave the house without make up or someone who would like to incorporate it into your daily schedule, there are a lot of simple make up tips that can take a few minutes and have you looking great.

Health and Skin Care.

It should be noted that a healthy lifestyle that includes a well balanced diet, lots of water, and exercise is the first step in having great skin and a great look. Even making healthier choices starting today can help a lot. You should also have a daily skin care regimen that includes a cleanser that meets your specific needs and at least a moisturizer. Adding a toner can also be very helpful. You should always start your day by cleansing your skin and moisturizing before you put your make up on. You should also remove all your make up and moisturize before bed.

The Foundation.

They call foundation just that because it is the base where all of your make up begins. You have a lot of options and a few of them can be quick for starting the base for all your make up. First, if you have a good even skin tone without blemishes or without a lot of blemishes then a tinted moisturizer will be a quick and easy foundation. You won't need anything heavier then that. If you have more uneven skin tones then choosing a foundation with more coverage is a good idea. You can choose a liquid, a powder, mousse foundation (my personal favorite), or mineral foundation (another one I like as long as I won't be sweating then it gets a pasty look). Choosing your foundation is often a matter of trial and error to find out what works well for your skin, your coloring, and your tastes. It is best to choose your colors carefully and to blend well making sure you don't have lines along the side of your face. You should also sweep it under your eyes and even get a dab on your eyelids for good coverage. If you have moist or oily skin you may also want to finish and set your make up with a loose powder.

Concealer.

If you are one who isn't prone to blemishes then you are blessed. However, if you are one who has to have a little extra cover to conceal problem areas then now is the time to add just a dab to your problem spots. Gently blend into your foundation and continue on your way.

Bronzer or Blush.

The next step is to add a sweep of beautiful

color. You can choose a traditional blush or a more modern sun kissed look with a bronzer. Apply according to the type to the apples of the cheeks and other high points on your face. You can also use this as a fresh and easy color for your eyes. It will add the perfect amount of color without a lot of work or a lot of fuss.

Eyes.

For fresh and natural looks you can skip eye shadow and liner and simply add a dab of bronzer or blush to your eye lids.If you want more drama then you can work with your favorite eye shadows. Brush darker colors along the base of the eyelid and on the ridge of the bone. Then finish it off with lighter colors to your brow. This way you can work quickly and have a great look. Most people don't need eye liner, but if you desire a bolder look have at it with a quick sweep along the lash lines with an eye liner pencil.

Mascara.

Most of us need at least a little work on our lashes. Mascara is the perfect way to get this. You can choose a brown for a fresh and natural look or go a little darker for more dramatic eyes.

Lips.

To finish your fast and easy look you will want to color your lips. Here you have a ton of options. For fresh and natural go with a tinted lip gloss that will add some flash and some drama, but won't get too dark. For a bolder look choose your favorite lipstick. Remember to stick it in your purse for a quick application throughout the day.

Your make up can take a matter of moments. Start with a quick sweep of foundation, any concealer you need, and a blush or bronzer. This can be an almost finished look for a fresh and natural feel. Or you can add bolder looks with eyeshadow and or liner. Finish your great look with a dab of mascara and a good lip color. All in all, you can be done in ten minutes!

How to create that smokey eye

Smoky eyes are the little black dress of the make-up world; they look sexy and will never go out of fashion. The great thing about the smokey eye look is that once you master the art of application, you can be as creative as you like by using different colors. Here is a step-by-step guide to what you need and how to create the smoky eye look:

What you need:

- Black pencil (kohl) eyeliner

- Gray and black eye shadows (ideally you will have 2 shades of gray, one dark and one light)

Note: ensure that you are using powder eye shadows. Creamier textures will not work so well.

- Eyeshadow brush

- Blending brush

The principle: starting from the lash line and working your way upwards, smoky eyes are created by starting off with a dark color and working your way up to a lighter shade. The effect it gives is an intense color that fades out like a puff of smoke!

1. Prepare the eyes to make sure that the eyeshadow can be applied evenly and can be blended well. You can use a primer to do this if you wish, but a small amount of foundation is usually sufficient.

2. Using your eyeshadow brush and the black eyeshadow, apply a line of it across the bottom of your eye lid (the part closest to your lash line). The thickness of the line should be so that it covers approximately a quarter of the height of your eye lid.

3. Using your eyeshadow brush and the darkest grey eyeshadow, apply another line above the black one, ensuring that you do not go above the socket line (the natural crease).

You should now see two blocks of color which are distinct (not faded).

4. Using your blending brush, move it in gentle small circular motions on the powder. Start with the black part and work your way upwards, trying not to move the brush above the socket line. Try and do it so that the inner corner of your eye is darker than the outer corner.

The aim of blending is to merge the two colors together so that you cannot see where one ends and the other one starts. It also evens out the color and gives you control of which parts need to be darker than others. Blending is the most important part of the process, so invest your time in this step.

5. With a very small amount of black eyeshadow, move your eyeshadow brush along the socket line, ensuring that you do not go all the way to the inner corner of your eye. Use the blending brush to go over it so that the line is softened.

The effect of these steps should be that you see the dark colour gradually becoming lighter. More blending may be required on the outer corner of the eye lid, so make the gray/black slowly fade out.

If you have a lighter shade of gray eyeshadow, you can apply a very small amount to the center of the eye lid which will open the eyes up without compromising the smoky effect.

6. Finally finish off by applying a thin line of black eyeliner along the lash line (upper and bottom) and mascara on the eyelashes.

And there you have it! Now you can experiment with various shades of a different colour, or even with the blending of various colours.

IDENTIFY YOUR OWN PERSONAL STYLE

It is good to develop your own sense of fashion style so that you have that sense of charisma which gives you an 'expensive' look. You may know yourself which colours and styles suit you. If your friends are honest and give you feedback you can enrol their help in developing a sense of what looks right on you. If your friends aren't always a help in this way then look for more subtle clues when you meet people. You will find that people just seem a lot more favourable towards you when your style is 'you'. Your clothes need to accentuate your personality.

ACCENTUATE YOUR STRENGTHS

If you have beautiful hair and skin then achieving style on a budget is not hard. You just need to highlight these strengths with modest use of cosmetics or hair accessories. Magazines tend to be full of articles about maximising your potential by wearing the right type of clothes for your shape. For example if you are big-busted then avoid wrap-around dresses.

SHOP AROUND FOR BARGAINS

Once you recognise what suits you then shop around for bargains both in apparel and accessories. Ebay and auction sites offer many bargains and there is a huge range of jewellery, bags and clothes. Shoes should really only be purchased new in a shop because you need to feel comfortable in your footwear to achieve a sense of style. But you can shop around at jumble-sales, discount outlets and warehouses for practically everything else. Take care to buy the right size.

PERSONALISE OUTFITS

If you are good on a sewing-machine you can add various personalised features such as cuffs or extra pockets to your clothes. But nearly anyone can take some unusual buttons from a second-hand outfit and add them to something standard that has been have grabbed for a bragain.

SET A THEME

When you are wearing an outfit then try to set a theme which runs through the outfit. This makes your appearance look really special. For example, if you like buterflies, then you could attach a butterfly brooch to a plain blouse. Then you could wear a butterfly hair-pin in your hair. Then without overdoing it with the buterflies, consider using a neck-scarf of the same colour too. Always try to match your handbag with your shoes too.

CONSIDER RENTING HAND-BAGS AND SPECIAL OUTFITS

If you really want ot achieve a highly glamorous look, it is now possible to hire handbags and outfits for a certain length of time. though this may seem expensive, it is a fraction of the cost of buying an expensive handbag and then hardly using it.

ALWAYS LOOK CLEAN AND TIDY

Last but not least, always make sure your clothese are clean and neatly pressed. Never ever wear anything with a blemish or stain on. Consider taking wipes out with you in your handbag just in case you do spill something on your clothes. Always keep your shoes clean and well-heeled.

MAXIMIZING YOUR STYLE ON A BUDGET

You don't have to spend a lot of money to look like a million bucks. If you have a million dollars, great! If you're like the rest of us who want to look chic without using the grocery money to get a great pair of shoes, rest assured it can be done. Here are some tips on ways to maximize your style on a budget:

Shop with the seasons. You want to have balance in your wardrobe; clothes for all types of weather.

Spread your shopping throughout the year to increase variety and keep your look updated and fresh. Spending a little bit of money every few months can be easier on the checkbook than shattering your bank account a couple of times a year.

Look for sales. There's sure to be some price slashing when it's time for back-to-school or Black Friday, but keep in mind there are sales throughout the year as well. Make sure you read those Saturday morning flyers; you never know when a surprise sidewalk sale is going to pop up at your local mall!

Go Vintage. Check out consignment and second-hand shops, especially those that get their clothes from the "upper west side" of town. You'll get some fantastic bargains on really great clothes.

Shop with cash, and leave the credit cards at home. The interest you can build up before you repay what you spent can end up costing you double or even triple the original purchase price.

Love it or leave it. If you don't feel amazing when you're looking at that dress in the fitting room mirror, leave it at the store. Buying an item that you're not sure about may lead to it getting buried at the back of your closet, never to see the light of day again. If you decide to pass on something but can't stop thinking about it all week, you can always go back and get it.

Mix and Match your pieces so you can go from day to night with the drop of a hator jacket. That slinky top that is perfect for going clubbing can double up on office duty under your suit jacket. You'll get more than your money's worth for items that are versatile.

Splurge on a few key pieces like a great pair of black slacks, dark denim jeans and a flirty blouse. Well-made clothes tend to cost a bit more but they are made with higher quality fabric and will last longer. For these more expensive pieces, choose timeless styles that will still look fashionable years from now. If they start to feel a bit conservative in appearance, don't worry, there are ways to dress them up. See the next point:

Accessorize! Scoop up the latest trend in bangles, earrings and necklaces at the mall. Grab a few pieces of bold costume jewelry that will add character or a punch of color to your outfits. You can spend just a few dollars on pieces that look expensive but aren't.

Buy clothes that fit you now. We all want to lose that last 10 pounds, but buying clothes that will fit us in a couple of months isn't practical. Stick what looks great on you today, and save the reward clothes for when you can wear them home from the store.