Don’t forget to take care of your lips!

Jul 20, 2010 by Clueless Fashionista

The other day I was browsing around on the AOL website and I came across this really cool article giving tips on how to keep your lips looking nice, smooth and healthy. I am a lip balm fanatic (I always have one or two with me).

When I was in the third grade, I began licking my lips a lot. I’m not sure why. It was suddenly as if I noticed that my lips were dry. Plus, I would lick not only my lips but the area right around the outside of my lips. Well after doing that for a few days, the skin around my mouth began to become tight, dry and uncomfortable. Of course that made me lick it even more. I was eight, I had no idea what I was doing.

A few days later, I began to notice that I was developing a sore around the edges of my mouth. I was horrified. Not only was it not attractive, it was highly uncomfortable. My mom noticed and gave me some lip balm (I believe it was vaseline) and I began to apply that when my lips got dry rather than licking and soon the sore went away. However, I was from that point officially hooked on lip balm. I had to have it with me at all times because I was afraid that I would lick my lips again and end up with a sore on my mouth. It was very traumatizing for eight-year-old me who was just becoming aware of my looks.

So, now that I’ve shared my lip balm story with you, here is a link to this nifty AOL Shopping article about keeping your lips looking good. I hope you see a tip or two that improves your pucker!

Beauty Commandment: Pretty Lips

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Back to the Basics

Jun 22, 2010 by Clueless Fashionista

One day as I was writing a blog post I realized that many people find fashion and beauty intimidating because they don’t understand the basics. How can you know the right clothes to wear for your body type of you don’t know what your body type is? Or how can you choose a blush if you don’t know what color will look best on your skin tone? I mean, how the heck do you know what your skin tone is?

So, I decided to do a series where we go back to the basics. I will give you tips and insight on how to figure out the basics so you can feel better about stepping out there and stepping your fab game up. If you have other questions that you’d like answered, please send a message in the comments. I will get you the answer and do a blog post on it.

Stay fabulous!

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Develop a relationship with your stylist-guest post by Mandrill Hardge

Jun 9, 2010 by Clueless Fashionista

This month’s advice is meant to encourage a stronger relationship between you and your stylist. Healthy hair is a team effort and therefore, the strength of the team is essential. Here are a few conversation pieces that I use with my clients to ensure that we are growing together and maintaining the healthiest hair.

* Ask your stylist what products they are using on your hair just in case you are not able to make your appointment or your stylist is booked up. This way your hair is staying in a consistent balance of moisture and conditioner.

* Also remember that your stylist’s assistant is essential to the healthiness of your hair. Develop a working relationship with him/her just in case you need them in the event that your stylist isn’t able to complete your visit. Keep in mind that the assistant is actually the one that is cleansing and conditioning your hair!

* Be sure to ask as many questions as you can think of to educate yourself on your hair. Gain a clear understanding of your hair structure and of future goals and desires with styling. Asking questions keeps you in the know about new products as well as new looks. Keep it fresh ladies!

The deepest secret that we as stylists have is that we LOVE it when our clients ask questions. With the proper education on your hair, you can achieve almost any look and over come any condition within your hair structure. I offer a brief consultation before ALL of my services, whether it’s a weekly client or a new client. This keeps me in the know about home maintenance and also your overall goals.

If you want more information about Mandrill Hardge or will be in the Atlanta area and want to have him style your hair (Side note from Clueless Fashionista: *Which is highly recommended, by the way. I’ve seen his work and it’s mahvelous!), visit his website at www.mandrillhardge.com.

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Maintain your hair while you work out-guest post by Mandrill Hardge

May 6, 2010 by Clueless Fashionista

This month’s hair advice is in conjunction with fitness goals. It’s getting hotter and hotter and I am more than positive that you beautiful ladies are eagerly waiting to hit the treadmill or even take those brisk walks and jogging sessions in your local park. Oh yeah, I haven’t forgot about those of you that have already signed up for swimming 101!

* In order to maintain those straight tresses, be sure to keep hair brushed back into a loose ponytail that is positioned in the middle of the head.

* Go by your local Sally’s Beauty Supply and ask for the terry cloth head wrap for spas. Wearing this during your treadmill time or jogs will help to keep the scalp from becoming too wet and messing up your press or your style.

* For those that are swimming regularly, there is a shampoo and conditioner formulated to remove the chlorine from your hair and keep hair in healthy condition. You may also pick this up at your local Sally’s Beauty Supply.

* The most important advice for this time of year is to make sure that you are seeing your licensed hair care specialist on a regular basis. Regular means bi-weekly if not weekly.

These are tips and product suggestions that I make for my clientele and the results are outstanding.

To schedule an appointment with Mandrill Hardge, visit his website www.mandrillhardge.com

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Pop of color tip…your nail polish!

Apr 28, 2010 by Clueless Fashionista

The sun is shining and although it’s a bit chilly, it is officially sandal time!

Pedicures become much more common place in the warmer months and so is wearing more color. The other day I took my first spring trip to the nail salon to enjoy a mani/pedi. When I was in the front choosing my colors, I decided to go with a neutral color for my hands and a bright green for my feet. In that time I was deciding what color I wanted on my toes, I figured that my nail polish would be a great place to add that pop of color to every outfit that I wear.

So I decided to share my sentiment with you. If you want to add some color to your wardrobe, a great way to do it is with your nail polish. Be daring and bold with your nail color the next time you head in for a mani/pedi or a pedicure!

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More hair stuff…Misikko Ceramic Iron Giveaway by Lexi with the Curls!

Apr 8, 2010 by Clueless Fashionista

As we begin to transition from the cold winter months, our hair will definitely go through the weather transition.  For those of you who, like me, have hair that is naturally curly, straightening becomes an issue in the warmer months.

A friend of mine who has a great youtube channel and blog for ladies with curly hair, particularly African American women, is doing a giveaway of a Misikko ceramic iron.  Ceramic irons are great ways to straighten curly hair of all types.  Below is her video about the giveaway as well as a link to her blog post with the instructions on how to enter (move fast, the deadline is Thursday, April 8 at 11:59pm EST).

Visit her blog here for entry rules and details. http://curlscoilsandkinks.com

And in case you’re not familiar with the Misikko brand of ceramic irons, here’s a short video that Lexi did showing how it worked in her hair.

I just entered the contest so you should definitely go check it out and Good luck!

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