the JOYS of DECEMBER!

this season, winter has brought the allure and the usual grandeur! the latest trend has been really wat is all talked about these days. DECEMBER has always been the most glamorous of all the months. this December we bring you the hottest trend eva!
* WINTER COLORS
winters are known for the dark and sexy colors. BLACK is surely in. it is the color of choice for all the women regardless of complexion and body type. DARK PLUM or DEEP PURPLE is also one of the latest and hottest trends. it looks really good in winters and enhances the skin tone.this year ELECTRIC BLUE should be in your shopping list for sure. an electric blue sweater or shawl looks too glamorous.RED has always been a must in winters. EMERALD GREEN is in too. besides these keep a mixture of  colors such as yellows and maroons in your wardrobe too.

*ANIMAL PRINTS
animal prints such as CHEETAH, SNAKE PRINT, ZEBRA prints are in. but dont add too much of it. juz a scarf or a shirt with plain other items will do the trick.

* SHIMMER 
add shimmers to your clothes to look like a diva. u must have sum  golds, silvers and rust this December.

* FLORAL PRINTS
OMG! floral prints are soo in these days. u must have 1 or two nice floral printed shirts this season.

* COATS, SCARVES AND GLOVES 

FUR is the hottest and latest trend of this season. buy coats and scarves as these are the must of this season. white, dark blue, black, brown, beige, muted green, purple, dark tones of the work are the colors to go for.
Following these simple tips u can b the Style queen this december! :D

SPLIT ENDS!

everybody loves long hair BUT if you have hair, the odds are you have suffered from the dilemma of SPLIT ENDS once in your life (unless you are bald of course :p) and chances are you might suffer that again. when that happens, don't go for scissors straight away. you should try following fantastic remedies before that. These might not be useful if the damage is severe, but these can readily help with mild to moderate damage. before we discuss them, lets see what are the causes of split ends and why the situation arise


   WHAT ARE SPLIT ENDS
Each strand of hair has two to three layers, with the cells of the outermost layer—called the cuticle—layered over one another like shingles on a roof to protect the inner layers, which are made of keratin, the same protein that's in our fingernails. Only thick hair has the innermost layer, called the medulla, but every strand has a layer called the cortex. Split ends are what happen when the cells of the cuticle wear away and the coils of keratin in the cortex come apart. A split end looks exactly how it sounds: like a single strand of hair that splits in two at the end. However, it is also possible for the split to occur farther up the hair shaft.

    CAUSES


Split ends are often caused by hair styling products, like blow dryers, curling irons, straightening irons, and even hair dyes. Vigorous brushing of your hair can also damage it, causing it to split. In other words, all of those things you’re doing to make your hair look good are actually causing you to get split ends.

PREVENTION

• Protect your hair from breaking
• Protect your hair's natural moisture
• Protect your hair from heat.
• Protect your hair from chemicals.
• Protect your hair from the sun

REMEDIES 

If you are tired of dealing with split ends  before reaching for the scissors, try these terrific home remedies to hydrate and rejuvenate your hair.

HONEY AND OIL TREATMENT

• Mix a tablespoon of honey with 1/4 cup of olive oil.
• Beat two egg yolks into the honey and oil.
• Saturate your hair with the mixture from root to tips, paying special attention to the ends.
• Put your hair up into a shower cap for 45 minutes.
• Rinse with water as cold as you can stand.
• Shampoo with a moisturizing shampoo and style as usual.

OLIVE OIL AND HOT WATER TREATMENT

Take half cup olive oil and half cup boiling water. Pour olive oil and boiling water into large jar with a lid. Wrap a towel around the bottle to avoid burning your hands. Shake well till the oil is emulsified. Massage it into hair and take care not to burn your head. Put a shower cap  on your head and wrap it in a hot towel soaked in hot water and wrung out. Leave the mixture on your hair for about half hour and then shampoo it as usual.

ORANGE BANANA TREATMENT

• Beat two eggs, 2 ounces of orange juice and 1/2 of a banana together.
• Apply to hair from root to tips, combing through.
• Wrap head in plastic wrap or shower cap.
• Allow to penetrate for 30 minutes.
• Rinse with cool water and shampoo as usual.
• This will restore hair's luster and shine.

FINAL TREATMENT 

if the damage is widespread then cutting is the only way out. Most stylists recommend getting a trim every six to eight weeks to maintain healthy-looking hair, but if your budget can't support such frequent trips to the salon, you can trim split ends one by one at home. Make sure you cut at least a quarter-inch above the split to avoid having it reappear, and use sharp hair shears; cutting with dull scissors can damage the end of the hair and cause another split.

 a few products are available in the market for split ends. but they should be used after proper expert advice only!

home made skin lightening masks!

hey! today m going to share few really effective masks to lighten skin pigmentation. :) everybody wants to look fairer.For that you do not need to buy expensive products if you cant afford it. here are a few tips that will lighten your complexion for sure

*HONEY AND ALMOND
take 1 tsp of milk powder, 1 tsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice, and ½ tsp of almond oil and apply it on face for 10-15 minutes.  It is very effective and also makes your skin glow.


* POTATO SLICES 
use sliced raw potato on face, which reduces blemishes and marks from the skin. it is simple yet effective


* GLYCERIN FACE MASK

Whisk one egg yolk, add one teaspoon of honey, add a teaspoon of glycerin and mix thoroughly. Apply evenly on your face and rinse off after two hours. it is good for  DRY skin. 

* LEMON, HONEY AND YOGURT WHITENING MASK

take 2 teaspoon of yogurt,  1 tsp of honey and one tsp of lemon. mix them thoroughly to make a smoothie. apply it on dry clean face.wash it after 10 minutes. regular use of this mask results in a fairer and glowing skin

* CUCUMBER AND LEMON JUICE

mix equal parts of cucumber juice and lemon juice. apply on your face and rinse after 15 min. use it every day for a month you will observe the difference.

hope you find these tips useful. :) its even better if you regularly cleanse your skin by using a cleansing routine @ http://glamistic.blogspot.com/2011/10/daily-cleansing-routine.html

DAILY CLEANSING ROUTINE

hey everybody :D today m going to describe a very basic yet very effective cleansing routine to keep your skin healthy, young and fresh! three easy basic step every night and you are sorted!
STEP 1 : CLEANSING

use a cleanser to clean your skin by using a cotton pad. gently remove all the dirt and residual makeup.
STEP 2 : TONING
apply a toner on your face and neck using a cotton pad. it balances pH and removes grease
STEP 3 : MOISTURIZER 

apply moisturizer using your fingertips over your face and neck in small circular movement. you can also use a NIGHT REPAIR CREAM instead

in addition to these steps
** exfoliate once a week
** drink 8 GLASSES of water daily to prevent dehydration and premature lining and aging.
** take a BALANCED diet 

 here you go.simple steps make sure a youthful and acne free skin, :)

for daily skin care in summer see 
http://glamistic.blogspot.com/2011/08/everyday-look-in-summers.html

MUST HAVES in ur purse!

most of us find it really annoying when there is a sudden plan to go somewhere straight from work! for that you must always carry portable makeup to freshen you up at the spur of the moment! here is a list of items you must carry in purse. you dont have to take them out so these must be the 'other' set in your purse!

1) Ofcourse a GLOSS of your favourite shade to add color to your face and make it look radiant. the gloss should be of medium shade and must suit your complexion.

2)CONCEALER  is a must! to hide away all the dark circles that are back after the long day;bringing with them the washed out look!

3) FACE POWDER! use it to refresh your base

4) MASKARA! yes maskara makes your eyes look all set. even if you are tired, a nice new coat will perk up your eyes by making your lashes luxuriant and long!

5) BLUSH : a refreshing hue on your cheeks can make you look youthful and exuberant! chose a shade that is light and not very harsh! otherwise it will over do everything!

here you go!these  five items in your purse can always aid you to look great even after a tiring day! you can even use them for lil touch ups during lunch break! cheerz!!

EASY HOME SPA!!

every woman wants to pamper herself! but all of us cannot afford or manage luxury of spa; either because of lack of funds or time. here are some simple step to treat ur self. A perfect home spa!! it can lighten your day, soothe your aching body and calm you!

*turn on the music, change into bath robes and make sure the light should be dim in the room. it will hav calming effect on you. its all about peace!
* fill a basin of water. water should be moderately warm. soak your feet in it. add some oil and a table spoon of  salt. now you can read any magazine or book or relax yourself in anyway for 10-15min!
* take a scrub and scrub your feet. after that file your nails and massage your feet including toes. it will increase circulation and soothe you :)
* manicure your hands. take a cleanser and cleanse your hands till elbow in round circular movements. now use scrub to peel of dry skin. after that file your nails in desired shape. add moisturizer and you will love your soft hands
*fill bath tub with warm water. you can add rose petals and lemon to make it all the more fun =D meanwhile cleanse your face with the help of cleansing milk. use steam treatment and then scrub it. use nose strip. now put on your favorite face mask
* get into the water and let it relax you. you can feel the effect in five minute.meanwhile listen to music and enjoy the feeling. you can  add nail polish onto your nails while the mask is doing its magic. put pieces of cucumber over your eyes. it will do wonders.after 10-15 minutes you can come out of water
* time to scrub yourself. take a scrub and rub it gently all over your body. shower the scrub and mask off . you can make scrub at home.
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 TBS lemon zest (grated)

 its v.easy to make and wonderful in effects.just mix them all and use all over your body

*put on you favorite dress. use perfume. 

here you go. well spent 1.5 hours on yourself. you are ready to shine and sparkle

how to wear RED lipstick!

red is the symbol of power, beauty, sexiness and passion! we all want to wear red lips at 1 point or another :) Nothing beats the classic red lip look on the day! but choosing the right shade and the manner matters alot. this post will help you to create perfect smooth Sexy red lips!
1) SMOOTH LIPS : dry and flaky lips will be a disaster.use tooth brush to get rid of flakes! then apply lip balm or chap-stick to get super smooth lips! do it atleast 20-30 minutes before applying lipstick
2) BASE : Dust your lips with the help of powder to provide lipstick a base to hold onto.
3) SHADE: use the shade that matches your skin tone!

Red lipstick for Fair skin: 

blood red goes very well with fair toned skin. avoid pink undertones!

Red lipstick for Wheatish and duskier skin tones :

alot of shades suit this tone actually!burgundies, maroon, cherry all go well

Red lipstick for Darker tone :  

red with brownish in it will suit such tones. deeper shades is wat u are looking for :)

4) APPLY : use a transparent lip liner if you dont want it to stand out. or u can use red and blend it. apply lipstick with a brush and mix it well.( TIP: place a tissue paper between your lips and press it. it will absorb extra lipstick! now add another coat of lipstick over your lips. it will result in long lasting color )

if you want a wet look. add a bit of transparent gloss on your lower lip in the middle.

5) GO EASY WITH THE REST OF MAKEUP : you want your lips to stand out. so dont use heavy makeup on rest of your face. otherwise it will look a bit too much! and will b really hard to carry! neutral colors over eyes will do good (NUDE EYES)

6) DRESS : u can use red lips with blacks, whites and light hues! red with red is hard to carry but looks magnificent wen you pull it off!

7) ACCESSORIES : never wear red accessories with red! go for silvers, or gold or black!  but you can match up with red hand bag and red shoes IF you are NOT wearing red dress!

here you go! all set for a dazzling party !!