3D Nail Art part 1

The 3D nail trend that's out is so much fun to play around with. I have just tried a real simple DIY look that looks a lot harder than it really is. It is called nail caviar, which is actually opalescent micro craft beads infused with the polish of your choice. The base color polish should match the color bead on top. With only 4 step its very fast to apply even for beginners. Drying time takes about 15 mins so its not an on the run look but if you have enough planning time its something to try.

Directions:

1. Double coat the nail with base polish. (I chose red)

2. While nail is still wet dip in the beads pot. Some beads come in tubes so sprinkle generously. I like dipping better. mixing your bead colors gives a nice twist.

3. Press down firmly on the beads removing any excess hanging over the nail.

4. Allow enough time to dry do not touch anything for at least 15mins. If you choose to apply a top coat wait dry then drying time starts again. Make sure to use crystal clear and do not swipe as per a normal application. Saturate the bristles and tap.



With a 3D wave good bye .........xoxo ~chella

Color blocking nails

Tons of fashions, styles and fad's to choose from and color blocking is an all time high. A cool new way I found that people are color blocking is with nail art. I find this technique so inspiring, with Miss-match fingers, two tone designs or just the odd-man out; so much fun is waiting for you when your trying this do it yourself styling or even beginning your nose dive into the nail art world. There is no wrong way to do this design as long as you like your end result. I don't always have time to do extreme designing so I love how simple and quick something like this is.

 

Stay colorful xoxoxo ~chella

Things I can’t live without: Eyeliner

No matter how I am feeling or where I am going the first kind of make-up that comes to my mind is Eyeliner! I love eyes, and I love making my brown eyes stand out. Depending on how you apply your eyeliner it can work for any occasion work, school, or even a night on the town. Putting your eyeliner on the top or bottom of your eyes, making it thick or thin can totally change your look in an instant.

There are three different types of eyeliner: pencil, crayon, and liquid. In general my favorite kind of eyeliner is the crayon type. I was using pencil eyeliner and hated it. It never stayed where I put it and I always ended up with dark tired looking eyes because it would run. Not good. So I went to the store looking for new eyeliner and fell in love with Rimmel London Scandal eyes long-wear waterproof crayon eyeliner. It was a perfect fit for me and for the heat I live in, all day I can wear this and not have to worry about looking into the mirror and fix my eyeliner and wiping away all the black from under my eye. 

So if you are looking to make your eyes stand out try some eyeliner first and have fun with it! And remember fans stay above the trends,your personal style comes first always.

Miyuki-chan

Positivity

As the months troll on life starts becoming a routine and somewhat boring. Try and shake things up a bit and do some thing out of the ordinary. It changes your mood and out look for the rest of your day.Finding a project can help keep your mind focused and motivated, little hobbies can give you a break from your average life and space from chaos, as well as introduce you to new people who share you interest. Positivity from others can brighten your mood no matter whats the situation. Having that positivity in your life will shine through you and whether you know if others around you need it or not remaining positive will bring them up too. HAPPINESS and POSITIVITY are contagious and the fastest spreading trend you could wear is a SMILE!

reason for most my smiles, jonathan rios and I. south beach

Being Paparazzi Ready

The only only thing worse than taking a horrible picture is knowing you spent hours getting all vamped up just to have your sparkle disappear instead of your reflection.

       Your morning long process has to start with a blank canvas, and I mean blank to the pore. Begin with cleansing and prepping the face with your choice of what ever you like best. I have many different products that I use and tricks up my sleeve that I share openly but my favorite is a basic over the counter facial scrub. I like the Buffy feeling.

       A million things affect our photos , lights, angle, photographer but the things that  you can control own them. Make up is part of your daily lives and can have the most positive or negative affect. Always use a make up primer if you haven't found a favorite start with HD primers. These primers were created for taking pictures. they allow your make up to do its J O B by giving the air brushed feel and look to your face we all want.

  Bright flashes of light expose imperfection. Anything dark or red will try to strike a pose with you. Camouflage as best you can with your skin tone corecter and define your best features with bronzer's and blush. Choosing brands that have light catching flecks will enhance your radiance that no camera can miss.

  Shine should be for hair and lips only so blot with oil absorbing sheets keeping them handy at all times and powder your nose and forehead right before any snaps are taken.

As always I welcome our glittery followers, you should too. :-)

                  get ready for those close ups...... chella~

 

History of Fashion: Earrings

Hello Chella International fans, this is Miyuki and I will be doing at least once a month blog pieces about the history on different things in fashion. Today I want to share a piece of history about earrings to start of my “History of Fashion” segments.  Earrings originated in Asia and the Middle East some say dating back to third millennium BC which is further back than I would have expected.  The first earring designs were hoops and pendants. They were both very popular with both men and woman. Who said men can’t be fashionable with earrings? Even the Egyptian King Tutankhamen wore earrings. It is said that Egyptians preferred to have their earrings made of Gold while the Greeks would make their earrings with multi-colored gemstones instead.  There are a few reasons why piercing ears and decorating them with jewelry became a trend one is based off a legend that evil spirits were able to enter the body through your ears, so to ward off these possible evil spirits one would of course adorn your ears with metals to keep those nasty spirits at bay.  Earrings were also a way to show your status or what family you were from when your clothing was not able to show the distinction. Also earrings were known to be given to wives as a symbol of marriage and in case of divorce the worth of the earring could secure her financial future. Ladies don’t we all wish up front for a “just in case it don’t work out you don’t have to worry” gift; it sounds like a good idea to me. In some places today in Africa and in the Middle East they still carry out this old practice. Earrings have evolved since these times, from the different styles to the different materials used to make them and to what they stand for today. But at the end earrings just as many different adornments worn today are worn to make a statement, to decorate our bodies and help us feel beautiful and to show the world our own personal style. My personal favorite kind of earrings is the chandelier, like these lovely earrings here:

Remember fans stay above just the trends and remember your personal style comes first always.

    Till next time, Miyuki (Mama Snow Writes) ^_^

Year of the Snake!

There's nothing better to remind you of your new years resolutions than a second new years celebration. for those of you who forgot your goals or lost track completely; now is the perfect time to recalculate and get back on track. the Chinese new year provides a different perspective of this year to come and our little zodiac Friends help awe and inspire.

 this years is for the snakes so make some room in those bank accounts. you will have luck with money.

as for the rest of us keep working hard your year will come. meanwhile theres still the monthly sign to looking after us.



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