six.

We all hate pimples & unfortunately there isn't much 

you can do that gets rid of them as quickly as we'd like!

However, you can get rid of the redness which makes them easier to cover!

Soak a cotton tip in eye drops made to reduce redness then put the cotton tip in the freezer for 5 minutes!

Then place the cotton tip on your pimple until the redness disappears! 

Give it a go!

xx

five.

A Miss Australia contestant told me that every girl in the competition gets taught this-

When you smile, smile big, then RELAX YOUR EYES.

It helps to reduce the bags under your eyes, therefor making your smile more attractive.

You might have to practice this a few times to get it right!

=D

four.

I was under the impression that everybody already knew about the product Im about to mention- 

so it shocks me when people are still surprised when i tell them about it!

So, just in case you haven't heard.

The best new product on the market for your hair is.....

MOROCCAN OIL.

I put a small amount in the ends of my hair just before i blow dry it!

It keeps it healthy & shiny & soft.

Its AMAZING!

Get it from your local Price Attack or even Ebay

- ASAP!

three.

A fabulous make up artist once told me, 

If you're going to take a close up photo of your face -

Stick your neck out slightly to avoid double chin.  

It might feel awkward, but it shouldn't look awkward!

Make sure you use the flash on your camera.

AND, 

if you want to go all out, get something white (like a piece of paper) & hold it horizontally around your chest when you take the shot. Of course, don't let it show in the photo!

This makes the flash reflect beautifully on your skin & helps to hide any flaws!

Try it!

two.

RELAX.

Go for a long walk.

Unwind in a bath.

Play with a dog.

Meditate.

Sit on a beach & watch the waves.

Read a book.

Enjoy a trashy TV show.

Laugh with friends.

Sin in a park.

Put headphones on & zone out.

one.

Let's kick off the new year & the tips & tricks with a quote...

"LIVE what you DREAM.

DREAM what you WANT.

WANT what you HAVE.

HAVE what you DESERVE...

& YOU DESERVE TO LIVE..."

- Pip Edwards for Absolut Vodka, stylist & designer.

HAPPY NEW YEAR.!!!!

I know its a little late, but i hope everyone had a

fabulous Christmas & New Year! 

I wish you all lots of love, 

success & happiness for twenty eleven!

I had a great couple of weeks off work! I was needing a break BIG TIME & now I've finally got my inspiration back!

yay!

Setting my goals is a very important part of the new year for me.  

Each year i think long & hard about what i REALLY want, so i can focus on ticking each goal off my list as the year progresses..

Twenty Eleven, for me,

is going to be all about the pursuit of happiness.

I'm going to work out all the things i enjoy in life & make sure i fill up my time doing them!

My 2011 Goals;

1-  First step to happiness - healthy lifestyle.

Have "me" time. eat well. drink more water. meditate. exercise. (the usual)

2-  Continue to improve with my career.

Keep the creativity flowing!

3-  Keep in touch with my friends more.

Its so hard trying to catch up with everyone when we all have such different schedules. 

NO MORE EXCUSES!

i WILL make an effort to see ALL of my friends as often as i can.

4- Learn something new. 

I'm thinking wake boarding... or maybe something a little easier on my muscles, like drawing!

5- GO TO HAWAII!!!!

wooooooohoooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the real goal for this is to actually save the money to spend over there.

(I hear make up is super cheap over there!)

6-  Last but not least - BLOG MORE.

Let me be more specific.

I have learned a lot in my 5+ years being a make up artist in the fashion industry so I have decided that for every day this year (there are 365 days in 2011) i will post some kind of tip or trick i have picked up along the way.

The tips will be about skincare, make up, hair care & styling, tips from models, stylists & photographers. YOU NAME IT! i might even chuck in a few quotes for a little inspiration!

i may not be able to post every day but i will definitely make up for it when i get online the next time!

PROMISE.

I hope you enjoy!

Here's to a HAPPY new year!

xxx