As a woman I am sure you know that your handbag is your life line, it carries around what you need to get through the day and items for things in case of an emergency but what do you actually need to carry with you ? Well it is entirely up to you what you put into your handbag and how much you need to carry around. Me, myself I need a lot of things with me constantly, I am starting to believe that it might be a slight case of OCD after recently I attended a wedding and was getting anxious that I couldn't fit the contents of my large coach handbag into a small clutch, "I need it, I need it" kept going through my head as I tried to jam the contents into a smaller bag, it was a mission I failed. I am sure many women have gone through this and I am not alone in trying to work out what to carry on a day to day basis and what to carry in a small clutch here in this blog I will help you and hopefully give you some ideas and tips on what to carry with you and how to transform it all into a small clutch. Enjoy.
Every day handbag items that every woman must have:
1. Mobile/Cell phone, Fully charged.
2. A music listening device, mp3 player or ipod.
3. A camera, tho one can skip this step if you have a camera phone or an ipod that has a camera.
4. A stylish purse that can hold all your cards, cash and identification.
5. Sunglasses, these are a must to protect your eyes from the sun and wind.
6. If you wear contacts and/or glasses make sure you have the stuff that you need to look after them, always carry a small bottle of contact solution and spare contact/glasses with you.
7. A small note pad and a few nice pens, for jotting down things you need to do or to record some important information, I don't trust technology. So I always have a paper and pen handy.
8. A nail file or two to help in a nail emergency.
The following items should be stored in a small cosmetic case for easy access.
9. Tissues, always good to have on you for emergencies, like say you are in a public toilet and you forgot to check the toilet paper before hand, there will be no need to stress if you have tissues in your bag.
10. Sanitary spray, to spray trolleys/baskets at shopping centre and public toilets before you use them.
11. Hand Sanitiser, great to use when you can't get to a place to wash your hands
12. Headache pills.
13. Paper soap, for when you are in a public toilet and there is no soap available.
14. Band-aids, handy for when you get blisters on your feet and for minor cuts and abrasions.
15. Dental floss. After lunches and dinners when food is caught in your teeth.
16. Tweezers. For when you see a stray eyebrow or in an emergency, like a splinter.
17. Tampons and sanitary pads. Also little plastic or paper bags to dispose of them in.
18. Anti-bac wipes for wiping down surfaces or your hands.
The following items should be carried in a cosmetic case.
19. A few lip glosses.
20. 2-3 lipsticks
21. An eyeliner and mascara for touch ups during the day.
22. Press powder.
23. Clips and hair ties.
24. A small roll on perfume and a roll on anti-perspirant deodorant.
While this seems like a lot of stuff to carry around in your hand bag it isn't in this day and age everything can now come in mini sizes so you can buy mini hand sanitisers, mini dental floss, small packets of tissues and so on.
With all your hygiene products and cosmetic products being in small cosmetic cases they are easy to find and there isn't a huge cluttered mess in your handbag and you aren't searching through your handbag to try and find the product that you need, it is all in one convenient little bag that you just have to pull out and there is the product you need, it also keeps them safe and clean as well so they don't get nasty and contaminated.
Now lets move on to the items you should have in your evening clutch. As you will be going out you won't need as much as you would need while you go about your every day.
Items a woman should carry in her clutch.
1. No need for a purse, you just need money, some form of I.D and your visa card, put these important things in the zip part of the clutch.
2. The lipstick you will be wearing that night to touch up between dancing the night away.
3. A few band-aids for blisters.
4. Mobile/Cell phone. Fully charged.
5. A camera. To capture memories.
6. A few tissues.
7. Spare contacts/glasses.
8. A small hand sanitiser.
9. A few headache pills. Simply cut off 2 rows and pop them into your bag, good to have them in case a pesky headache tries to ruin your night.
10. Your house keys and/or car keys if you are driving.
And that is all, I hope you have found this article helpful, while I have listed these items you don't have to carry them yourself. These are just some helpful suggestion and what I use and carry with me on a day to day basis, Please feel free to leave a comment with suggestions of what you like to carry with you in your handbag.
Friday, 11 May 2012
Thursday, 26 April 2012
How to do a french manicure.
French Manicure: How to.
You will need:
A nail file
A bowl of warm water
Cuticle remover
Cuticle sticks
A french manicure set
Guide Strips
Nail polish remover
STEP 1, Go to your local beauty supply store and pick up a french manicure set if you don't have the white polish or neutral colours in your nail polish collection, you can also find the kits that have all the equipment that you need it one little convenient box.
STEP 2, File, clip and shape your nails the way that you want them to look, this is also the step where you remove any old or chipped nail polish then soak your nails in the bowl of warm water to soften your cuticles. Once your cuticles are soaked, apply a little bit of the cuticle cream to each cuticle then using the cuticle stick gently push the cuticles down, do not trim or cut the cuticles as this can lead to infection.
STEP 3, After washing and drying your hands, Apply a base coat over all of the nails leaving it to dry completely then peel off a guide strip and place it below the tip of the nail or what is also known as the free edge, This guide will help you to paint an even white tip with precision.
STEP 4, Paint each nail tip white, painting from the top of the guide to the end of the nail, make sure not to get any white polish on the nail below the guide but if this is to happen do worry just simply remove it with a cotton bud and some nail polish remover. Let the nail tips dry.
STEP 5, Once the nail tips are completely dry remove all the nail guides and remove any sticky residue with a cotton bud soaked in nail polish remover also clean up the sides of your finger if you got any polish on them.
STEP 6, Apply a coat or two of the neutral polish, letting the first coat dry completely before applying the second coat. Finish with a top coat.
Tips and Tricks.
Don't worry if you find you have some difficulties achieving this look right away it may take some practise so why not practise on yourself and your friends and family too.
You will need:
A nail file
A bowl of warm water
Cuticle remover
Cuticle sticks
A french manicure set
Guide Strips
Nail polish remover
STEP 1, Go to your local beauty supply store and pick up a french manicure set if you don't have the white polish or neutral colours in your nail polish collection, you can also find the kits that have all the equipment that you need it one little convenient box.
STEP 2, File, clip and shape your nails the way that you want them to look, this is also the step where you remove any old or chipped nail polish then soak your nails in the bowl of warm water to soften your cuticles. Once your cuticles are soaked, apply a little bit of the cuticle cream to each cuticle then using the cuticle stick gently push the cuticles down, do not trim or cut the cuticles as this can lead to infection.
STEP 3, After washing and drying your hands, Apply a base coat over all of the nails leaving it to dry completely then peel off a guide strip and place it below the tip of the nail or what is also known as the free edge, This guide will help you to paint an even white tip with precision.
STEP 4, Paint each nail tip white, painting from the top of the guide to the end of the nail, make sure not to get any white polish on the nail below the guide but if this is to happen do worry just simply remove it with a cotton bud and some nail polish remover. Let the nail tips dry.
STEP 5, Once the nail tips are completely dry remove all the nail guides and remove any sticky residue with a cotton bud soaked in nail polish remover also clean up the sides of your finger if you got any polish on them.
STEP 6, Apply a coat or two of the neutral polish, letting the first coat dry completely before applying the second coat. Finish with a top coat.
Tips and Tricks.
- Why not be adventurous and apply a back nail polish with a red tip, a Tiffany blue with a white tip, a pale purple with a dark purple tip. The colour combinations are endless.
- You can have a feature nail, gluing some diamonds along the edge of the nail of your pointer or ring finger it will add some extra sass to a classic look.
Don't worry if you find you have some difficulties achieving this look right away it may take some practise so why not practise on yourself and your friends and family too.
Monday, 9 April 2012
A History Of Lip gloss.
A History Of Lip gloss.When: 1932
Who: Max Factor
Where: USA
Max Factor wanted to create a lip product that would make lips shiny and glossy for films and movies, It was Max Factors job to create make up for the movies and the stars that made films back when it was in black and white, Women were inspired by the movie actresses and they also wanted to make up that they wore.
The very first commercially available lip gloss was launched in 1932 it was called X-Rated and it was made by none other than Max Factor. The original formula was sold until 2003 when the current owners Procter and Gamble decided to retire the product. (Heres hoping they will release it again soon, maybe as a limited edition).
Then in 1973, Bonne Bell introduced the first flavoured lip gloss, Lip Smackers. Lip smackers were and still are popular among teenagers. (I remember using these in high school, they were all the rage.) Lip smackers use to come in two sizes small and big, The small one could easily fit into a pocket or a pencil case easy for usage at school. While the bigger size hung on a rope around the users neck, The advertisement encouraged teen girls to choose the appropriate lip smacker for a date as that would be her dates first taste of when his lips kissed her.
Sunday, 18 March 2012
How Was It Invented: Hairspray.
Hairspray: A History..
Where: Boardview, Illinois. USA
Who: Tanion Chakchay
Hairspray was first used and developed in 1943 during the 2nd world war by Chase Products Company by Lebanese immigrant Tanios Chakchay in Boardview, Illinois.
After the war had ended, the beauty industry realised and recognised the potential and power of the aerosol containers, which were pressurised by fluorocarbon which is a liquefied gas
It was in 1950 that Helene Curtis company became the first to use the term "Hairspray" for the new launched aerosol product, it was called Spray net and by 1955 the company was selling is across the world.
Then the competition started to grown at a very fast Pace, Leonard and Bernice Lavin who had the company Alberto-Culver was selling their haircare products to the movie industry in California and had started to giving Helene Curtis a run for it's money. With both companies in competition with each other they both set out and expanded the range and variety of their hair products. They both found out that aerosols also worked well with antiperspirants and sales sky rocketed in this product line as well.
In the 1970's when chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) aerosols were found out to be damaging to the ozone layer, countries around the world started phasing them out. This did not stop the beauty industry manufacturers, who got to work straight away to find alternative approaches, Then in 1977 Alberto VO5 Hair spray became the first advertised premium label to introduce an aerosol free of (CFC).
1950s and 1960's Hairspray
- 1950s the bouffant hairstyle increased the usage of hairspray.
- By 1964 hairspray was the leading and best seller in beauty product sales.
- Companies began designing and making hairsprays for different hair types.
- Women would spray their hair so heavily and then leave it until it needed to be combed or washed out.
- The lacquer found in the hairspray was so sticky that the floors of hairdressing salons and bathrooms floors become quite tacky.
Late 1960s and 1970s
- The high levels of usage of hairspray ended in the mid to late 60's with changes in women's hair styles, the long, natural look worn often by flower children, hippies and women libbers didn't lend itself to being teased and sprayed.
-Women started using hairspray with a light to medium hold that didn't look or feel stiff.
It was in the 1980's that heavy hairspray made a comeback. With the trend of big hair coming back during this era. Which were popularized by film and music stars and worn in particular amongst teenagers.
These days most women will only use a hard holding hairspray when they don't want their hair to move or become messy, this is usually during a celebration like a prom, ball, formal or wedding. Which unlike the women of the 1950-60 who left their hair style in for 7 days, now days when the celebration is over the hair style and hairspray is washed out at the end of the celebration.
Interesting Fact:
Japanese scientists have recently found strains of bacteria,"Microbacterium hatanonis" that
have evolved to live in hair spray.
Sunday, 11 March 2012
How Was It Invented: Foundation.
How was it invented: Foundation.
Who: Max Factor
When:1914 - 1937
Where: The United States
Why: Max Factor invented the pan cake make up in 1914, it was originally made and developed for film stars, the actresses were so amazed by the effects of the pan cake foundation that Max Factor was in demand for the product to be produced for their personal use.
Foundation was only available for use within the film industry but the use of this cosmetic in the general public was some what disreputable and no one had thought to try and market foundations as an everyday item.
In 1937 and in spite of economic trouble to the era, Max Factor had the product patented and so Pan Cake foundation which was the first foundation and powder in one became one of the most successful cosmetic launches and releases of all time. It was called Pan-cake makeup because of its small, flat and pan like container and from the form in how it was made.
Pan-cake was made out of Talc rather than the normal oil or wax and it was applied with a wet sponge, it was considered to be more lightweight and natural looking on the skin.
In 1940 it was estimated to be that one in three North American women wore Pan Cake. As of February 2009 the current owners Proter and Gamble announced and confirmed the original formula Max Factor developed and used himself is still sold today.
Interesting facts: In 200 B.Ancient Greek women would use white lead powder and chalk to lighten their skin. It was considered fashionable for Greek women to have a pale complexion.
Wealthy Romans favoured white lead paste that can lead to disfigurement and death.
Men also wore makeup to lighten their skin tones, they would use lead powder, chalk and creams, the creams where made out of animal fat, starch and tin oxide.
In the middle ages in Europe one of the popular powders was called Aqua Tofana it was an arsenic face powder they would go to the woman who invented it where she would then tell them to apply it to their cheeks, the women unknowingly used the product of their cheeks and died because the powder was poisonous.
During the Italian Renaissance women wore water soluble lead paint on their faces.
During the 17th century and the Elizabethan era women would wear ceruse it was a lethal mixture of vinegar and white lead, they also applied egg whites to their faces to create a shiny complexion.
Many, many men and women died from wearing lead based makeup.
Who: Max Factor
Where: The United States
Why: Max Factor invented the pan cake make up in 1914, it was originally made and developed for film stars, the actresses were so amazed by the effects of the pan cake foundation that Max Factor was in demand for the product to be produced for their personal use.
Foundation was only available for use within the film industry but the use of this cosmetic in the general public was some what disreputable and no one had thought to try and market foundations as an everyday item.
In 1937 and in spite of economic trouble to the era, Max Factor had the product patented and so Pan Cake foundation which was the first foundation and powder in one became one of the most successful cosmetic launches and releases of all time. It was called Pan-cake makeup because of its small, flat and pan like container and from the form in how it was made.
Pan-cake was made out of Talc rather than the normal oil or wax and it was applied with a wet sponge, it was considered to be more lightweight and natural looking on the skin.
In 1940 it was estimated to be that one in three North American women wore Pan Cake. As of February 2009 the current owners Proter and Gamble announced and confirmed the original formula Max Factor developed and used himself is still sold today.
Interesting facts: In 200 B.Ancient Greek women would use white lead powder and chalk to lighten their skin. It was considered fashionable for Greek women to have a pale complexion.
Wealthy Romans favoured white lead paste that can lead to disfigurement and death.
Men also wore makeup to lighten their skin tones, they would use lead powder, chalk and creams, the creams where made out of animal fat, starch and tin oxide.
In the middle ages in Europe one of the popular powders was called Aqua Tofana it was an arsenic face powder they would go to the woman who invented it where she would then tell them to apply it to their cheeks, the women unknowingly used the product of their cheeks and died because the powder was poisonous.
During the Italian Renaissance women wore water soluble lead paint on their faces.
During the 17th century and the Elizabethan era women would wear ceruse it was a lethal mixture of vinegar and white lead, they also applied egg whites to their faces to create a shiny complexion.
Many, many men and women died from wearing lead based makeup.
Saturday, 10 March 2012
Mirenesse iCurl Secret Weapon 24hr Mascara. Review
Mirenesse iCurl. Secret Weapon 24hr Mascara.
Site: www.mirenesse.com
Size: 10g/0.35oz
Price: unavailable
Vanity Isn't A Sin Review:
I will always be honest with my blogs and reviews. If I do not like a product I will let it be known and while I have written a few reviews now and all of them have been positive, this will be my first negative review.
I tried the Mirenesse iCurl secret Weapon 24hr Mascara. I did not pay for this as it came free with a magazine.
I will start with the positive thing that I do like about this mascara it does what it says it will do, so it does curl your eyelashes but if you are looking for a thickening, volumising or lengthening mascara this one is not for you.
It also flaked a lot and fell into my eyes and as a contact wearer I can not have this happen as I wear contacts to see not for a cosmetic reason, it also smudged underneath my eyes a bit and I had not put mascara on my bottom lashes.
It was also very weird to remove, I always simply use water and some baby shampoo to remove my eye make up as oily make up removers can place a film over my eyes and my contacts will not work. When it was coming off my eyelashes it wasn't normal how a non waterproof mascara usually is when it was removes it was similar to eyelash glue when you are removing your flash lashes but it was back. But that being said it was an easy mascara to remove.
The applicator has very very fine bristles and the wand is curved to achieve the curled lashes look. It does have a strong smell to me it smells a bit like plastic.
I would not purchase this product as it did not work for me, but that doesn't mean that I would put off buying a different Mirenesse's mascaras in the future.
Please note: That what doesn't work for me doesn't mean that it will not work for you.
Site: www.mirenesse.com
Size: 10g/0.35oz
Price: unavailable
Vanity Isn't A Sin Review:
I will always be honest with my blogs and reviews. If I do not like a product I will let it be known and while I have written a few reviews now and all of them have been positive, this will be my first negative review.
I tried the Mirenesse iCurl secret Weapon 24hr Mascara. I did not pay for this as it came free with a magazine.
I will start with the positive thing that I do like about this mascara it does what it says it will do, so it does curl your eyelashes but if you are looking for a thickening, volumising or lengthening mascara this one is not for you.
It also flaked a lot and fell into my eyes and as a contact wearer I can not have this happen as I wear contacts to see not for a cosmetic reason, it also smudged underneath my eyes a bit and I had not put mascara on my bottom lashes.
It was also very weird to remove, I always simply use water and some baby shampoo to remove my eye make up as oily make up removers can place a film over my eyes and my contacts will not work. When it was coming off my eyelashes it wasn't normal how a non waterproof mascara usually is when it was removes it was similar to eyelash glue when you are removing your flash lashes but it was back. But that being said it was an easy mascara to remove.
The applicator has very very fine bristles and the wand is curved to achieve the curled lashes look. It does have a strong smell to me it smells a bit like plastic.
I would not purchase this product as it did not work for me, but that doesn't mean that I would put off buying a different Mirenesse's mascaras in the future.
Please note: That what doesn't work for me doesn't mean that it will not work for you.
Monday, 5 March 2012
Mirenesse Velvet Lip Lift Moisture Shine
Price: $11.95 each
Shades/Colours:
#8 Pale rose
Platinum Clear
#17 Rose Musk
#19 Strawberry Frost
#11 St Tropez
#14 Jello Pink
#28 Anemone
#31 Narcissus
#38 Orchid Sparkle
#39 Berry Delicious
Site: http://www.mirenesse.com
Vanity Is Not A Sin Review:
What can I say about these, absolutely nothing bad that is for sure, these plumping lip glosses from Mirenesse are amazing they are a plumping lip gloss but with out the sting and the burn that usually comes with a plumping lip gloss.
The staying power of these are amazing even after 2 hours that had eating and drinking involved these little beauties where still on and had not faded at all. They have great staying power. If you want after the 2 hours you can refresh them by applying more but it really isn't at all needed, there is nothing worse than a sticky lip gloss but these lip glosses aren't like that. The formula is non sticky and has a very soft velvet like texture. These lip glosses are perfect for all women of all ages.
These little gems come in 10 gorgeous vivid colours perfect for all your different looks and moods, they come in great little tubes with a very flexible applicator. The price of these are really affordable too with only $11.95 a tube. They are also a great size to throw into your purse or handbag to use when ever it is needed and the smell is so gorgeous, to me they smell like vanilla cupcakes, it is a lovely scent that will not irritate you and make you feel queasy, I am very sensitive to smells and I will not purchase a product if I do not like the scent of it but these have a lovely scent and didn't make me feel queasy at all.
I have noticed that the stopper in the tube will come out when I undo the applicator this can lead to spillage from the tube and to much product on the applicator, I am sure this is just a slight fault in mine only as the other one I have does not have this problem at all, but it is something to watch out for. But it is no big problem it is very simple to get the stopper back in all one has to do is screw the applicator back on and then open it again and it has fixed itself.
The two colours that I have are very bright and vivid in the tube but is a lot more sheer when it is applied to your lips, So I like to wear a lip liner that is a similar colour to the lip gloss to make it brighter or it can be worn alone for just a hint of colour, The two colours that I have are #28 Anemone and #14 Jello Pink. I did not purchase these they where given away with a weekly magazine.
Price: $11.95 eachSize: 4.5g/o.16oz
Shades/Colours:
#8 Pale rose
Platinum Clear
#17 Rose Musk
#19 Strawberry Frost
#11 St Tropez
#14 Jello Pink
#28 Anemone
#31 Narcissus
#38 Orchid Sparkle
#39 Berry Delicious
Site: http://www.mirenesse.com
Vanity Is Not A Sin Review:
What can I say about these, absolutely nothing bad that is for sure, these plumping lip glosses from Mirenesse are amazing they are a plumping lip gloss but with out the sting and the burn that usually comes with a plumping lip gloss.
The staying power of these are amazing even after 2 hours that had eating and drinking involved these little beauties where still on and had not faded at all. They have great staying power. If you want after the 2 hours you can refresh them by applying more but it really isn't at all needed, there is nothing worse than a sticky lip gloss but these lip glosses aren't like that. The formula is non sticky and has a very soft velvet like texture. These lip glosses are perfect for all women of all ages.
These little gems come in 10 gorgeous vivid colours perfect for all your different looks and moods, they come in great little tubes with a very flexible applicator. The price of these are really affordable too with only $11.95 a tube. They are also a great size to throw into your purse or handbag to use when ever it is needed and the smell is so gorgeous, to me they smell like vanilla cupcakes, it is a lovely scent that will not irritate you and make you feel queasy, I am very sensitive to smells and I will not purchase a product if I do not like the scent of it but these have a lovely scent and didn't make me feel queasy at all.
I have noticed that the stopper in the tube will come out when I undo the applicator this can lead to spillage from the tube and to much product on the applicator, I am sure this is just a slight fault in mine only as the other one I have does not have this problem at all, but it is something to watch out for. But it is no big problem it is very simple to get the stopper back in all one has to do is screw the applicator back on and then open it again and it has fixed itself.
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