Lemons

LEMON! The favorite part of my diet. It is such a vital necessity for many reasons, but the main being that it helps your digestion. I’m not suggesting you go on the lemon diet because that can be intense. But rather you can do a modified version of it. To start a light detox squeeze 1 whole lemon into a glass and drink it. Don’t mix it with water! On the second day squeeze 2 whole lemons in glass (again without water) and drink. The third day squeeze 3 whole lemons, then fourth day squeeze 4 whole lemons. After that continue this regime once a month or every 2 months.

Once you’re done with this detox, every morning you should have a whole lemon squeezed with water (tastes much better). This will get your digestive system started for everything you’re about to eat. If you can, sprinkle a bit of cayenne pepper in, or as much as you can handle. This is also extremely beneficial for your digestive system. Generally, I like to use lemon on many things. When I’m grilling some fish, I like to put loads of lemon on with a dab of olive oil. This can make your meal extremely healthy and great for your body!

Brooke Burke Butt Workout

Here is another great butt workout by Brooke Burke! She has one of the best bodies I've ever seen especially after having 4 children!! She is incredibly down to earth, and absolutely gorgeoues! Be sure to add this to your workout routine!

Butt Workout

Here are some of my favourite butt workouts! It's very necessary to work on this area, however, many times we forget. Here is just 5 minutes of exercises designed by trainer to many of the Victorias Secret Angels, Leandro Carvalho.

1. Plie
Minutes 0:00-1:00



•Stand with your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your arms at your sides, and toes turned out.
•Tuck your tailbone under and then contract glutes.
•Lower body into a pli squat and as low as you can go without allowing your knees to creep past your toes.
•Simultaneously raise your arms to shoulder height in front of your body, palms down. Hold for 2 seconds, then return to starting position.
•After 20 reps, pulse at the bottom for 20 seconds.

2. Touchdown
Minutes 1:00-2:00

•Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, toes pointed forward.
•Squat down until your knees are bent 90 degrees.
•Step left leg back into a deep reverse lunge, then placing right hand along outside of right thigh or touching the floor.
•Raise your left hand in front of face, palm facing out.
•Return to starting position and repeat, alternating sides.

3. Explosive Lunge
Minutes 2:00-3:00

•Lunge forward with your left leg until knee is bent 90 degrees, directly over ankle, right knee pointing toward floor.
•Jump up, pushing off the floor with both feet. Switch legs in midair, landing with your right foot forward in a lunge. Continue, alternating sides.

4. Single-Leg Squat with Towel
Minutes 3:00-4:00



•Stand with your feet together, toes pointed forward, arms at sides with right foot on top of a small folded towel.
•Shifting your weight to left leg, bend left knee 45 to 90 degrees while sliding right leg and towel slowly out to the side as far as is comfortable for a count of 4.
•Slowly draw your right leg back to start for a count of 4 while straightening left leg.
•Repeat for 30 seconds; switch sides.

5. Squat w/ Kickback
Minutes 4:00-5:00



•Stand with your legs shoulder-width apart, arms at sides.
•Sit back into a squat keeping your weight on heels, then lift right leg straight behind you, keeping hips pointing forward while extending arms.
•Return to start and switch sides.
Source: FitnessMagazine.com

Soft and Silky Skin

The first step to keeping your skin extremely soft is to use an exfoliating body scrub in the shower. There are so many on the market. Some of my favourites are Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish, Bliss Lemon and Sage Body Scrub, Kiehls Ultra Moisturzing Buffing Cream With Scrub Particles. They will get rid of dead skin, leave your skin uber soft, and leave it ready for moisturiser or bronzer.

The next step is to moisturise!!! Very important! Your skin gets dehydrated very fast so its important to lather up. The skin on your body is different than on your face. While we wouldn't puts tons of moisturiser on our face, we would on our body. If you have some acne on your body, perhaps try a moisturiser that is medicated. Some good lines for this are Kiehls, Dermalogica, and of course Proactiv which will give you the fastest results. My favourite moisturisers are Kiehls Creme De Corps (The king of moisturisers!), Bliss Naked Body Butter, Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream, and Fresh Lychee Sugar Body Lotion. If you find that any of these are to thick, each line makes variations of these creams that are lighter. So try switch it up. Maybe use the thicker one before bed and the lighter in the morning. See what works for you, but remember to moisturise every day and your skin will be left feeling soft and silky!

Kiehls Eye Cream

I love this eye cream! I use it with other eye creams. So if you're using an eye cream for dark circles, or puffy eyes, or wrinkles, you can use them while using this cream. It offers the most moisture for your eyes that other eye creams lack. I love to use it at night and then use my other eye creams in the AM. It contains avocado oil, shea butter, and beta-carotene. Essential ingredients containing the most moisture and vitamins.  

Jessica Simpson at Gym

Despite her recent break up from Tony Romo, Jessica Simpson was recently seen leaving a gym and looking great! She seems to be getting back into shape and her hair was even cute while doing so. 

Trish McEvoy

                           

I have so many favorite make up brands ranging from MAC Cosmetics to Dior to Smashbox. I usually have favorites from every brand. My ultimate favorite make up brushes are from Trish McEvoy. Not a single hair ever falls out. They apply make up so well and last forever! They are definitely worth the investment. Believe me I have been through every make up brush out there and none of them have lasted as long as the Trish ones. 

I also love her make up organizers. I have the large one for my every day make up and then a small one for when I travel. It's just a great way to keep everything in place and it definitely speeds up the time I take in the morning doing my make up. Everything is right where I need it. Definitely a time saver!!

                                       

Designer Apparel for Cheaper

I absolutely loves websites such as ruelala, ideeli, hautelook, editors closet and so on. They have sales with various designer apparel every day!! Today hautelook has a sale on Herve Leger dresses that were going for $500... thats more than 50% off! 

Unfortunately, you have to be referred to join these websites. Leave me a comment if you are interested and I'll send you an invite.

Lots of luv!

Some of my favorite make up artists

I love following Troy Jensen and Mario Dedivanovic's blogs. Kim Kardashian constantly blogs about them and many people have started following them. 

They are both extremely artistic and I love getting tips on make up and various products from them.

Here are their blogs:

Mario: http://blog.makeupbymario.com/

Troy: http://troyjensenonline.blogspot.com/

Favorite Shampoo and Conditioners

Hey again,

To start off with my beauty tips I wanted to let you know exactly where you could start. Shampooing and conditioning is so important for your hair!! I try not to wash it everyday, however, after working out I always have to. Some of my favorite shampoos are from Frederic Fekkai. I have mix them up a lot. For example, I'll use their volume shampoo with the glossing condition, or the technician color with shea butter conditioner. 

It's so important to switch up your shampoo so your hair can get the full effects. And remember, if you have oily hair, only condition the ends!

Welcome!

Hey!

This is my first post and I'm so excited to be constantly updating my new blog! 

I am always up to date of the newest make up, trends, fitness, celeb gossip, charities and more. I am known as a go to person when anyone needs any advice having to do with their hair, make up and so on. I read many blogs and have noticed that I haven't found one blog that combines all things glamorous. I read make up blogs, fashion blogs, celeb gossip blogs...... I wanted to create one that combines all things glamorous and keep you up to date on them! If you ever have any questions feel free to comment and I'll get back to you. 

Lots of luv!