Fashion, Style & More

What do girls wear on their feet?

Karen — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:01:00 -0400

Today I was thinking of what my daughter wears on her feet and I realized that she spends most of her time in flip flops. She is a dancer and flip flops are the common shoe of choice. Last weekend we went to the mall and it seemed like all the young girls were wearing flip flops; all different colors and styles. Gone are the days of wearing closed shoes. A taboo shoe when I was growing up, I’ve had to learn to embrace a shoe that gives absolutely no support to the foot. Since I had to learn to embrace this type of shoe, I’ve spent some time looking for a good quality flip flop. In my search I came across the Havaianas sandal. Known as the "best rubber sandal in the world,” the addictive nature of these flip flops is largely due to a 42-year old secret rubber formula, which makes them butter-soft, bouncy, flexible and durable. There are choices for all personalities.

Visit http://www.havaianasus.com/womens-sandals/ for available styles.

Smiles!

FashionStyle & Skin Fitness Coach,

Karen

Helping you reach your Skin Fitness Goals in 2009!!

Don’t be shy….share your beauty questions with me at www.askbeautyquestions.com.

Long Lashes for you!

Karen — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:01:00 -0500

When I was in high school, long ago, I didn’t wear much makeup. My mom was very strict and only allowed me to wear powder and gloss. I remember so many of the girls lined up in front of the mirror with their cosmetics bag in the restroom between classes. Their small colorful cosmetic bags were filled with lip color, eyeshadow, liners and mascara. It all looked so interesting and I wish I had my own little bag of goodies that I could dig into. One of my friends had this tool, an Eyelash Curler, that I remember thinking who in the world would want to stick that thing so close to their eyes? I couldn’t do it back then. I have pretty sensitive eyes and I just couldn’t bring myself to bring this apparatus that close. I had to be creative and figure out a way to make my lashes look longer and thicker.

Applying Your Mascara Correctly

You can control how you want to build your lashes. Want thicker lashes? Then simply begin at the base of the lashes. Hold your mascara wand in a horizontal position working it side to side while working your way up to the end of the lashes. This technique will make your lashes look thicker.

Prefer longer lashers? Just hold your mascara wand in a vertical position. Start at the base of the lash line then pull the wand up and out to the end of your lashes. This will make the lashes appear longer.

FashionStyle Coach’s Tip: Be sure to choose the correct mascara formula for your desired effect. For a natural look select defining mascara. This will keep the lashes separated and defined. For long lashes select lengthening mascara. For thick and full lashes opt for thickening mascara.

Smiles!

FashionStyle & Skin Fitness Coach,

Karen

Helping you reach your Skin Fitness Goals in 2009!!

Don’t be shy….share your beauty questions with me at www.askbeautyquestions.com.

Lovin’ My Long Lashes

Karen — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:01:00 -0500

What woman doesn’t like long eyelashes? We admire people with long lashes. Curling your lashes opens up the eyes and makes them appear larger. Not to mention it is just plain gorgeous and sexy!

Curling your Lashes Correctly

The trick to curling your lashes correctly is to crimp them at the lash line more than just once. I was channel surfing the other day and came across the show Look-A-Like on TV Guide Network. I stopped because the makeup artist was sharing lots of great tips. I had never seen that show before. It is quite interesting how they take someone and transform them into a celebrity. Some people somewhat resemble the celebrity, but what the team does with hair, makeup, wardrobe styling is worth recognizing. One of the techniques that really stuck with me was that when using an Eyelash Curler you want to “walk” the eyelash curler up the length of your lashes. Be sure to reach the end of your lashes. This helps to keep the eyelashes stay curled. Apply your mascara and your lashes will look beautiful.

Visit back for tips on applying your mascara correctly.

FashionStyle Coach’s Tip: Make sure your eyelash curler is not too old. If you use on for more than a year, it can get out of alignment and cut your lashes.

Smiles!

FashionStyle & Skin Fitness Coach,

Karen

Helping you reach your Skin Fitness Goals in 2009!!

Don’t be shy….share your beauty questions with me at www.askbeautyquestions.com.

Moving into Teenager Land!!!

Karen — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:01:00 -0500

I can hardly believe that 13 years ago God gave us a beautiful 7lb 3oz baby boy. This little guy was truly a gift from above. As I sit here typing these words into my laptop, I can hardly believe that we are celebrating 13 years of his life today. It seems like we just brought our little guy home from the hospital. What a beautiful journey we parents embark when we have a child. One of the funniest stories that always make me laugh when I think about it is when we were preparing for my sonogram appointment. My husband and I had decided that we were not going to find out the sex of our child. We would let it be a surprise. Just like the days before sonograms were available. As we were making decisions on the nursery we were selecting neutral colors. I had selected hunter green and since my theme was Noah’s Ark it wouldn’t matter if a little boy or a little girl would be delivered. The day came for my appointment and my hubby left the office to pick me up at our home. We headed up the road to the doctor’s office. As we sat in the waiting room we reiterated that we would let it be a surprise and we would be happy with whatever God sent us. In our hearts we were hoping for a little boy, but nonetheless we would be thankful for what God had planned for us. Well, in the room we went and the sonogram process began. I’ll never forget when the doctor looked over at Rodd and asked, “Would you like to know what you are having?” My husband quickly replied before I could get a word in, “of course we do!” My mouth was opened so wide I could feel it hitting the floor. I couldn’t believe that after all that discussion in one second we would now know what I would be delivering. Oh but, you already know – it was a boy!!!

Watching our son go through the various stages of his life has been so enjoyable. I loved the baby stage; I even loved the toddler stage. Each stage was quite a celebration and we most certainly celebrated every milestone. It seemed like every event has a picture to go with it. I’m sure you know what I mean. We always take lots and lots of pictures of our first born. Today we have reached another milestone! My little guy is no longer a little guy but a young man. We celebrated his special day today just like he wanted. After his Sports Jiu-Jitsu class we had a pizza party. He loves chocolate cake and we had the best chocolate cake I’ve ever had. It had fudge icing and it was Yum!!!

Happy Birthday Son!!!

We continue to celebrate the milestone in our life with lots of laughter!

Smiles!

FashionStyle & Skin Fitness Coach,

Karen

Weight Management Tips

Karen — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:01:00 -0500

Funny how most of the time we start off a new year thinking about our weight and how we are going to conquer those unwanted pounds. I started with the best of intention in January, but it is the beginning of March and I have not shed any of those unwanted pounds. You know what? Its okay – sometimes life gets in the way. Things happen and you get off track. The important thing is to get going again. At least that’s what I do. So here are some tips I have found helpful to revisit. It helps me to stay on track and to get back on track. I hope you will find these tips helpful too.

Here are six tips to successfully manage your weight.

1) Do not skip meals

Eating three meals a day plus a mid morning and mid afternoon snack is essential in weight management. Eating breakfast in the morning jump-starts your metabolism. So don’t forget breakfast!

Note: Food is your body’s fuel: without it, your body cannot work as efficiently.

2) Drink plenty of water

Include 8 glasses of water in your daily schedule. Water intake will keep you adequately hydrated and it helps prevent overeating.

3) Exercise daily

Participate in physical activity daily. Always check with your physician or exercise physiologist for the appropriate workout regimen.

4) Cut down on portions

Portion your meals. Quarter of your plate, for example, one quarter should comprise a palm-size portion of lean protein, such as salmon or chicken breast; another quarter should comprise a fist-size portion of unrefined grain, such as brown rice; and one-half of your plate should be filled with a variety of colorful vegetables.

5) Include 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day

Eat at least 2-3 servings of fruit daily
Avoid juice and canned fruit
Eat fruits with the skin for added fiber and nutrients
Have plenty of vegetables with lunch and dinner daily.

6) Double up on fiber

Choose whole-grain, high-fiber breads and cereals; choose whole-wheat pasta and rice instead of white; and include more dried beans in your meals to help you boost your fiber intake. Fiber helps fill you up faster, which can cause you to eat less and curb hunger. Most importantly, soluble fiber can help lower you cholesterol.

Soluble Fiber: oats, oat bran, barley, psyllium, legumes like dried beans and split peas, most fruits and vegetables.

Remember things happen. Don’t beat yourself up, just get back on track. Start with just one tip and keep adding other tips. Before you know it you’ll start seeing results!!

Smiles!

FashionStyle & Skin Fitness Coach,

Karen

Helping you reach your Skin Fitness Goals in 2009!!

Don’t be shy….share your beauty questions with me at www.askbeautyquestions.com.

Drink More Water!

Karen — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:01:00 -0500

Water is a Source of Life and Good Health!

It is a proven fact!!

I’m inspired to take my undernourished, stressed out and perhaps overheated dermis and get it Beauti ready by becoming an H2O Fanatic! I think I’ll challenge myself to be consistent with my water intake for the next 30 days. Anyone want to join me?

Anyone want to join me?

We will have to drink at least eight glasses of water a day to insure healthy cleansing, inside and out. This is critical to maintain skin wellness. If you’re in drop me a line on my page I'll follow up with you and we can set a day of the week to report our successes to each other. Accountability is a good thing!!

Smiles!

FashionStyle & Skin Fitness Coach,

Karen

Helping you reach your Skin Fitness Goals in 2009!!

Don’t be shy….share your beauty questions with me at www.askbeautyquestions.com.

Need a starting point?

Karen — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:01:00 -0500

Whether you want to shed a few pounds or you want to take off unwanted pounds and remain slender forever you must begin somewhere. Why not start here?

1) Determine your goal weight.

2) Determine your goal date.

3) Write down 10 reasons you want to loose ___ pounds.

4) Be committed!

Start by learning more about your body. Begin to change your thoughts on how you deal with food. Forget diets! Diets often make you feel deprived and involved dramatic changes that lead the majority of people right back to their old ways. To reach and maintain your ideal size you must form new eating habits. Habits are a function of your subconscious mind. Therefore, replace you old habits with new ones! Keep a food journal to help you determine how much you are consuming. It’s going to take some time but by monitoring our changes you’ll l stay motivated and be on your way to a new you!

Smiles!

FashionStyle & Skin Fitness Coach,

Karen

Helping you reach your Skin Fitness Goals in 2009!!

Don’t be shy….share your beauty questions with me at www.askbeautyquestions.com.

Stress Busters - My Top 10 List

Karen — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:01:00 -0500

I promised you a list of Stress Busters. One of the wonderful opportunities I have is to spend time with clients and provide you with a Spa Escape in the comfort of your own home. If you are in my area it would be my pleasure to spend an hour of total relaxation with you sharing relaxation techniques with you. If you are outside of my area we can still enjoy this via video. I know you will feel renewed and de-stressed!

Here’s My Top 10 Tips for You!

#1 – Drink plenty of water.

#2 – Get enough sleep.

#3 – Laugh more! Attend a comedy club if you have to.

#4 – Practice deep breathing. Concentrate on breathing from down deep in your diaphragm, not your chest.

#5 – get regular physical exercise. Do activities you enjoy: dancing, swimming, running, walking, biking.

#6 – Keep a good book in your purse.

#7 – Just say “no” to reduce your number of obligations each week. Schedule “you” time before social commitments and extracurricular activities.

#8 – Eat a balanced, healthy diet: plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, lean meats, chicken and fish.

#9 – Organize your life: your time, your closet, your datebook, your car, your desk, your office.

#10 – Take a hot bath. Daydream. Relax your muscles.

Smiles!

FashionStyle & Skin Fitness Coach,

Karen

Helping you reach your Skin Fitness Goals in 2009!!

Don’t be shy….share your beauty questions with me at www.askbeautyquestions.com.

Kinds of Stress

Karen — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:01:00 -0500

Understanding your stress level is important. Stress can be caused by many different things. For example some people fear of something dangerouse which is referred to as a physical stress. Another example such as worrying over your family or job is known as emotional stress. The first step is to identify what may be causing your stress. Once you understand what is causing your stress the better deal with your stress.

Some of the most common sources of stress are:

Survival Stress is when you are afraid that someone or something may physically hurt you. Your body naturally responds with a burst of energy so that you will be better able to survive the dangerous situation or escape it all together.

Internal Stress is when people make themselves stressed. This often happens when we worry about things we can't control or put ourselves in situations we know will cause stress.

Environmental Stress is a response to things around you that cause stress, such as noise, crowding, and pressure from work or family.

Fatigue and Overwork is typically caused by working too much or too hard at your job(s), school, or home. It can also be caused by not knowing how to manage your time well or how to take time out for rest and relaxation.

Understanding which stress affects you and learning techniques to manage your stress can greatly improve your life. Watch for Saturday’s posting on Stress Busters.

FashionStyle Coach’s Tip: “The first step is to identify what may be causing your stress. Once you understand what is causing your stress the better deal with your stress.”

Smiles!

FashionStyle & Skin Fitness Coach,

Karen

Helping you reach your Skin Fitness Goals in 2009!!

Don’t be shy….share your beauty questions with me at www.askbeautyquestions.com.

Can stress make you sick?

Karen — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:01:00 -0500

Stress, Stress, Stress…Stress, Stress!

Have you ever felt stress? That sounds like a silly question, but I use to work with a young lady that never stressed over anything. How wonderful to be the kinds of person that all things can just roll right off your back. I unfortunately, am not that type of person. I don’t stress over little things but I have been known to stress from emotional perspective. Worrying over the kids or family issues can take a real toil if not careful. During these challenging times in the market place I know that I am not alone feeling the ugliness of stress. Since January I have been battling with what I thought was the common cold. Pumping me up with over the counter meds and Nyquil was my night cap. I hadn’t realized how sick I really was. I felt awful, like a train has ran over me, but I was trying to function. Until Tuesday morning I found myself unable to get out of bed. Well as you can imagine, writing for the blog was the last thing on my mind. So for my faithful followers I’m sorry I didn’t have any posting the last week. My beautiful children spent the entire week with their grandparents in hopes that I wouldn’t get them sick. My husband was so wonderful; he made sure I had everything within reaching distance before leaving for work each morning. My mother made me homemade soup just like my great-grandmother use to make me when I was a little girl. After realizing that the over the counter goodies weren’t working I went to see my doctor to get the low down on what was going on. Those of you that know me personally know how much I hate going to the doctor. Waited almost two hours for the doc, got a shot and two prescriptions later I had my diagnosis. As if the visit and how I felt wasn’t annoying enough, what I thought was the flu was really acute bronchitis. As you can imagine after being two weeks inbound I was starting to stress. Self imposed stressed which by the way usually leads to a relapse.

My little adventure with illness leads me to my next few postings. If you want to understand stress a little bit better hang out with me this week. I’ll have some quick and easy stress busters posted on Saturday!

Smiles!

FashionStyle & Skin Fitness Coach,

Karen

Helping you reach your Skin Fitness Goals in 2009!!

Don’t be shy….share your beauty questions with me at www.askbeautyquestions.com.