Think, Act, Love, Lose Weight-a book review

Aug 2, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

I know I don’t talk about weight on this blog very often but weight and health are an important part of fashion and beauty. If you aren’t comfortable in your skin or feel negative about how you look without clothes on, chances are you may not like yourself with clothes on either.

As I go on my own journey towards becoming more comfortable in style, I realize more and more that confidence and feeling good about yourself are very important to the whole process. I was contacted by a publicist to do a book review on this book and I decided to give it a read to see if it truly was different from other diet books. I received a free review copy in the mail and skeptically began reading it.

I was pleasantly surprised.

“Think, Act, Love, Lose Weight” was written by Shane Jeremy James, a gentleman who dealt with his own issues of weight and poor health. After successfully losing 65 pounds, Shane wrote this book to share what he learned in his process. Although it reads a little scientifically at times, this book does a great job of offering tips, advice and insight into the steps necessary to lose weight. It also addresses some of the issues that can lead to weight gain and the feelings that it can cause. This is what sets this book apart from other diet books. Yes, Shane does discuss diet and exercise, but he also discusses goal setting, motivation and habit changing, which are all important aspects of maintaining weight loss and an exercise routine.

A word of warning for you meat eaters and dairy consumers, this book may be a touch off putting for you. Shane is a strong advocate of eating very controlled amounts of fish as the meat in your diet and no dairy at all. But, he is reasonable in that he does suggest cutting back on the red meat, dairy and poultry if you’re a hardcore consumer of these things. He also suggests things you can eat in place of them. Plus, he includes recipes and a meal plan to help you get a specific idea of what he thinks you should be eating. It’s a great help in getting started.

I definitely recommend this book and will be using it as a resource in my own journey towards better health. However, I do suggest that it would work best in a group because there is a lot of information in it. If you create a healthy living group, this would be a good book to read and follow. I highly recommend you join forces with friends and family to work towards becoming more healthy because the support is invaluable.

Get more info on the book or get a copy at the website www.thinkactloveloseweight.com.

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How do I wear that trend…bright eyeshadow

Jul 18, 2009 by cluelessfashionista

Ok, you’ve read the title and you might have considered not even reading this post. You may be thinking, “Bright eyeshadow? I don’t want to go around looking like a clown!”

Well stop that thinking right now. You know that I don’t recommend anything that would have you looking like a clown of any type. When people think about bright makeup of any kind, they often think of drawing attention to themselves or trying to be seen. While it is true that bright makeup will make you stand out, there are ways to wear it so that you stand out for all the right reasons.

If you don’t currently own any brightly colored eyeshadow, make a quick run to your drugstore and stop by the Wet N Wild area of the makeup aisle and find the brightest color that works best with your skin type. I would suggest going for a bright version of any colors you have at home. If you’re unsure about your skin type and choosing colors, check back for blog posts on those topics. Otherwise, if you’re fair skinned, go for a bright blue and if you have a darker complexion, go for a bright green.

Now that you have a bright color, go home and practice! Don’t just throw the color on and go out in public with it, take some time in front of your bathroom mirror to figure out the best way to wear this color. The great thing about eyeshadow is that you can wear a little or a lot. If you’re wary about the color, start small. Below is a link to post I wrote about how to apply eye shadow for every day wear. It talks about the best way to incorporate three colors. I would suggest you follow this video using neutral colors for the base color and the last color. Then use the bright color for the second color. Make sure you wipe off the brush before you blend and you will be all set to go!

Here is the link to the post. The Wonders of Eye Shadow

Good luck and happy shadowing!

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How do I wear that trend…nude and pale lip color

Jun 5, 2009 by cluelessfashionista

In keeping up with the current makeup trend of nude makeup, nude and pale lip color is a great way to top off a nude face. The easiest way to wear a nude or pale lip color is to wear a lip gloss. Typically pale lip glosses go on shiny with just a hint of color. If you’ve never experimented with the pale lip color before, I would suggest visiting the local drug store and picking up some Wet N’ Wild or other low cost makeup. You could also order some from www.elf.com.

The secret to a nude lip is to wear it lightly. Don’t apply it too heavily. It won’t look like darker colors when you put it on so if you’re used to wearing dark lipstick, it may take some getting used to. Once you master the nude lip color, you will have a wider variety of looks at your disposal.

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