Quote of The Moment, I Need to Declutter! & Cute puppy pics!

Quote of The Moment:



Image source: here

"If you don't stand for something,

you'll fall for anything."

- Anon

I love this quote! Not sure of its originals though, sorry. If you know, let me know! :)


Now....

Image source: here

Here are the thoughts and frame of mind I am in atm since I will be moving soon and need to get rid of things!!

DECLUTTER!!!

I have a bunch of stuff written in a notebook so I am going to type a few of them up here...

- Clutter = visual noise

- It's better to have less of what we love than to have lots of what we like!

- All makeup and beauty products should be used within 3 years of production.

- Makeup should all fit into one cosmetic bag if it doesn't you have too much!

- If you haven't worn it in a year, you're unlikely to start now - goes for clothing and makeup!

Need help decluttering?

Here is a webpage I've bookmarked to come back and read sometime: here!
Looks super useful!

Cute puppy and dog pictures:

Not sure what breed this puppy is... do you know?

Husky!

What's your fave quote of the moment?

What's your thoughts on decluttering?

Lara xo

Cuticle Oil - Is it Necessary? & Review...

The cuticle oil above is by a brand called BW. It is a 'flavor cuticle oil'

I purchased it from Sasa and have previously featured it in one of my hauls.

Do you really need a cuticle oil for your nails?

How do I know if I need one?

It really depends on the condition of your cuticles. Not everyone needs one though.

Are your cuticles dry?

Do they tend to get snagged on things and cause you pain?

Are yours bleeding?

If you answered 'yes' to any of the questions above IMO it would be very useful to have a cuticle oil treatment.

What are the benefits of one?

It conditions your cuticles so you can push them away or trim them so you have better looking nails.

It also means that they won't snag on items such as clothes and will not cause you pain if you use it on your nails to soften them then cut them away.

What is normal?

Everyone has different needs when it comes to nail care.

Personally, my nails are not in bad shape and neither are my cuticles (I get the odd nail breakage and bleeding cuticle here and there but that is pretty normal so if that sounds like you too, no need to worry!)

How I use the cuticle oil is ...

1) without nail polish on my nails and cuticles I brush it on my cuticles. No need to redip the brush into the bottle - one dip for each hand. That would be more than sufficient!

2) then I massage the oil lightly into the cuticles.

3) done!

Pretty Easy Huh? ;)

REVIEW ON PRODUCT:

Smell?

It has an artifical smell. Kind of like peaches. It is ok. Not unpleasent.

Is it effective?

As I have said, my cuticles are not in too bad a shape so I find this cuticle oil pretty ok for my needs.

Would I repurchase?

I am a bit put off by the smell, but may consider repurchasing in the future because the product is not bad.

Out of 10?

6/10

Do you use cuticle oil? Do you think it is necessary?

Lara xo

What's caught my eye?

So I've spotted a few more things I'd like from Sportsgirl!


Sasha Spliced Sling Bag - $29.95
This bag looks kinda cool! Don't know if it's very practical for uni... but it looks cool!

Candy Stripe Sling on sale for $19.95 was $29.95
I saw this instore a few months ago. I like it cuz it's cute but my husband said that it's not for me because
a) it's too small for me & not practical for me
b) it's not patically attractive looking (in his eyes!)




Sliding Triangle Bikini - $29.95per piece? or the set? not sure!


but it's very cute! :D

Mini Floppy Sun Hat - $29.95

Cute! I want! :D

Travel Bag Reflection - $24.95
I want! Should be convienient for travelling.

Triple Diamonte Set - $12.95
 Cute stars and hearts - don't have anything like them! :D Would I wear them though? Hmm...

What's caught your eye lately?

Lara xo

HOW TO: Make Your Manicure Last Longer - Youtube's MakeupByTiffanyD

The weather has been so weird... raining and humid, and then sunny the next minute!

Nothing to cheer me up better than watching Youtube!

Youtube's MakeupByTiffanyD has a new video up... check it out!

Ouu... and look at her closet! OMG! TDF or what?

MALE POV: Natural beauty, does it still exist?

Hello peoples,

Your resident MALE POVer here. I am a humble person, but I have strong opinions (you can argue with me on here - in the comments section below).

Obviously, I don't think I represent the male point of view entirely by myself. But for myself I can say that I do believe in makeup, I think its the everyday woman's superpower. Its a super power that can be used for good or bad. It is entirely up to the person how they use it.

It is out of character for males to discuss makeup - with anyone - we rarely sit around talking about how good Emma's pink lip gloss looks. Guy talk is centered around, how hot you looked as a whole, or certain assets. That's as far as physical beauty is ever discussed. This is a short topic, and rarely discussed at length between my species. Guys like to treat everyone as guys. And guys don't typically have an overflowing makeup bag!

Sorry ladies - no matter how much effort you put into your make up, your are either HOT or NOT!

Now, onto the topic...

Source: http://www.scaturchio.info/massmedia_SMC219/images/Un-natural-beauty.jpg


Natural beauty, does it still exist?

Beauty is a definition that is both unique and very personal. Since this blog is dedicated to the physical facet of beauty, it appears shallow. But what does a womans makeup really reveal? Specially about her character? Can we, us men, judge a lady by her looks? Is it appropriate for a 12 year old girl to look 30 and a 40 year old to look 20?

What do we, men, define as beauty, the effort a lady puts into her make up or to refer a term "what her momma gave her"?

I believe in natural beauty, I believe in makeup - obviously since I am writing for the blog - but I don't believe it can create beauty. Makeup should be used to enhance natural beauty. Isn't that what makeup really gives? A superpower to cast aside plain and boring and the ability accentuate natural beauty. So ladies, get enhancing the natural beauty. Everyone's beautiful, makeup just brings out the beauty.

I am getting off my soapbox now as I can ramble on for ages! Don't get my started on mascara!



Signed,

TIP: Contact Lens Wearer? Save Money On Eye Drops!

Hey-O!

Here's what I just discovered recently...

you know how there are special 'for contact lens wearers' eyedrops available?

Check if the same brand has a line for 'dryiness & irritation'.

Usually, there is no difference between these two products besides:

a) the label and

b) the price (with the 'for contact lense wearers' slightly more expensive)

So, if you can save a bit of money, if only by a few cents, why not?

Did you already know this tip?

What beauty-related tips do you do to save a bit of money?

Please share your knowledge oh-so wise one!

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D.I.Y.: Eyebrow Groomers/Brushes - Recycle Your Mascaras Wands!

Hey o!

You don't need to buy eyebrow brushes/groomers anymore....

D.I.Y.

I reuse some of my mascara wands, after I have washed them, of course, as eyebrow groomers.

I find the old classic type ones work well for this

(Like the ones in my photo below), not the plastic ones (eg. Covergirl Lash Exact),

and the comb ones I can't seem to get clean either (eg. Shiseido Majolica Majorca mascaras).

Here are mine... (top: Covergirl, bottom, Revlon)

Have you tried this?

Do you have any other ways to recycle your mascaras or other makeup items?

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