Pink is back in a big way. I am a little late in writing this post. But its better late than never ;) Now I will share my trick and tips of wearing pink in any way you like. The models on the runway are embracing pink lips and the celebrities sporting hot pinks for nights out, and you must be following suit much like me :) Pink is a feminine and youthful color, very versatile as well. Whether you go for hot pink lips or prefer to wear a paler pink is completely your choice.

                   Pink Lips:- Before wearing hot pink lips, scrub your lips and moisturise them. Applying a lip balm comes naturally to most of us, apply a layer of moisturising lip balm and prime and prep up your lips. Or else apply a little foundation and dust with a loose powder. Skip the next step, don't line your lips, lining will give a hard/harsh look to your face. Using a lip brush line and fill in lipstick, it gives a subtle look. For softer look use your fingers to dab on lippie on your lips. For the ultra sexy look use a clear gloss on the middle of your lower lip.

You can also give a matte look to your lips by blotting off the excess lipstick with a tissue and lightly brush on a little powder with a big fluffy brush and reapply lipstick. I suggest you wear a hot pink lipstick with understated colors, I wear hot pink with black and whites mostly.

                  Pink Eyes:- Pink eyeshadow is good for giving you a wide awake look after sleepless nights. Apply a neutral pink eyeshadow all around your eyes to make the whites of your eyes look brighter but don't use too much below the lower lash line as you may look like you are sick or like you got some eye allergy. When wearing a bright pink on your eyes, keep your mouth pale- wear a nude pink lippie. Highlight your brow bones with white for added attraction or leave it bare. But if you are wear a hot pink on your lips then go very subtle on the eyes, leave the liner and use only your mascara. Neutral eyes give a very sophisticated look when paired with bold pink lips.

                 Pink Cheeks:- If you want to wear a hot pink blush then your overall look must be dewy- lips should be glossy but not bold and eyes should be subtle and neutral. Sweep a minimum amount of blush on your apples of your cheeks. But if you choose to wear hot pink blush in bold amounts then pair it up with pink smokey eyes and neutral lippie sans the gloss.

          Pink Nails:- Sporting pink nail polish makes your hands and feet look so bright and youthful. Also, pink nail polish is said to distract men more than any other shade :P :D

                  When wearing pink always remember to wear it only on one part of your face and keep the rest of your face basically color-free or neutral. Whether you choose a light or bright pink, pick up the color wisely- the pinks you wear should compliment your skin tone.

AVON PERFECT WEAR EXTRALASTING LIPSTICK- SWATCHES & REVIEW

1.8 gms for INR 375

Company Says:- Stays-true, color glides on in one step and maintains the look of just applied color for upto 8 hours!

Ingredients:- Not Listed

Available in 18 fabulous shades:-

My Opinion:- All girls love their lipsticks and accumulate lots of the stuff. I am a little different when it comes to lipsticks. I pick up only nude kinda colors mostly and have only a few. But then I too have experimented with a few brands which I will let you know later. By now you all must be knowing about my little love affair with Avon products, this time it is the Perfect Wear Extralasting Lipstick in Lasting Cherry. Its a pretty reddish pink and I fell for it at first sight. This color is a little on the glossier side but its not shimmery.

                  Lasting Cherry is perfect for day time as well as night time wear. Its a creamy formula and glides on like a dream. A single coat is enough for full intensity. Blotted with a tissue it looks much like a lip stain but otherwise it is glossy. The color stays put on my lips till I myself remove it using a makeup remover, face washes dont wash this lippie off my lips. Its stays on for 5-6 hours easily and looks freshly applied. It fades off leaving a beautiful tint behind, doesnt make my lips stark naked ;) It does stain glasses and mugs but goes through a meal without bleeding or evaporating. I love the fact that it doesnt even bleed without a lip liner. Anh the best thing is that it doesnt melt in the heat inside my purse. The packaging is very sleek and can be carried in the tiniest of purses.

Pros:-

Creamy but doesn't melt in the heat

Glides-on on my lips like a dream

Stays on for about 6 hours before fading but leaves a lovely behind a lovely tint

Cons:-

Doesn't look freshly applied for more than 6 hours but that's OK

Colors are very different in the brochure, most of the colors are no where near the original shades

                    I rate this product 4 out of 5. Right now I am in love with this lippie, its so bright, so beautiful. Love it :D

                            Ever despaired of wearing that strand of pearls or that delicate chain of gold? All because you were ashamed of your ugly neck? Don't worry, help is at hand. You regularly cleanse, tone and moisturise your face. Your feet are scrubbed and your hands well manicured. But ignoring your neck is sure to affect your looks. All that lack of attention will show as a darker, unsightly and if not careful, a wrinkled neck that detracts people with its sheer unseemliness. Usually, all salon treatments like facials do good to your neck. If your neck is darker than the rest of you, try bleaching but not at home. Don't forget to cleanse, tone and moisturise it. Be generous with the sunscreen lotion and the anti-wrinkle cream.

Toning the neck

                            Want to get rid of that stubborn double chin and lift up your neck? Try out this exercise and you'll soon notice the difference.

1. Sit straight, erect with your chin held high. Keep your lips closed. Try and smile with only your upper lip.

2. Place one hand at the base of your throat over the collar bone and pull down slightly on the skin with a firm grip

3. Tilt your head. You will feel a strong pull on the chin and neck muscles. Return to your normal head position.

Repeat the exercise 30 times. If your neck and chin are posing problems, do this exercise twice a day.

            Besides accentuating the flavor of your favorite foods, spices can spice up your life by boosting immune function. Garlic has been shown to prevent heart disease, cancer and has anti-biotic properties. For best results use fresh garlic cloves and mash, and add it to dishes just prior to serving. Cinnamon, cumin, clove, black pepper, mustard, hot pepper and chilli powders can act as anti-oxidants, anti-cancer elements and can actually raise the metabolism of the body and aid in fat burning, even in small doses!

             Studies advocate an anti-oxidant supplement consisting of beta-carotene, Vitamins C and E, as 'nutritional insurance' against cardiovascular diseases, cancer and aging. Although such pills are not to be mistaken for substitutes to a well-balanced menu, pills containing 6 to 15 mg. of beta carotene, 250 to 500 mg. of Vitamin C and 133 to 533 mg. of Vitamin E are advisable on a daily basis, particularly if you are on a low fat diet. The latter is found in cereals, almonds, hazelnuts, wheat germ, sunflower oil and corn puffs and retards aging. Selenium found in wheat, rice, oats, corn, garlic, onions, turkeys and fish and alpha-lipoic acid found in potatoes and red meats are new and powerful anti-oxidants. The latter has even been shown to slow down the progression of HIV infection to clinical AIDS.

                   The fact is all of us want to stay healthy and increase our chances of living longer. So make it a point to pick up these anti-ageing foods on your next trip to the supermarket. Chances are, what you choose will determine how long you live and how young you stay along the way.

              Unfortunately, the standard grain choices for most families are white, bleached wheat flour and polished white rice. These are devoid of nutrients, which are found in fresh, baked foods enriched with barley, brown rice, corn, millet, oats, rye or whole wheat. Fresh baked breads and rolls, pastas and tortillas, low-fat/non-fat muffins and low-fat biscuits, chips, crackers and cookies offer unique tastes, textures and nutrient profiles. So look for such foods in the packaging of foods you buy or inquire in the bakery that you frequently visit.

             Legumes are inexpensive nutrient rich food sources, virtually free of cholesterol, low in fat and a great source of complex carbohydrates and proteins. They are especially beneficial for diabetics. Soy (a legume) in the form of soya beans, soy milk and soy protein have unique anti-cancer properties. In addition, rajmah, chanas, cholas, moong, peas, lentils and all dried and canned beans are rich in a variety of nutrients including soflavones- these reduce the risk of ovarian and breast cancer.

             Nuts can delay the aging process too. Cashews, almonds, peanuts and walnuts must be eaten in moderation owing to their high calorie and fat content. But since these foods are high in poly and mono-unsaturated fats (good fats), they have a beneficial effect on the heart. Remember that a gram of fat provides nine calories to the body, regardless of its nature i.e. saturated or unsaturated. The latter, however is essential to good health.

Miscellaneous food:-

               Omega-3:- Even a single weekly consumption of omega-3 rich fish salmon, mackerel, sardines, spirulina (a seaweed, high in protein) can reduce blood triglyceride levels and provide modest yet significant protection against heart disease and lower blood cancer. Other sources include green leafy veggies, fruits, dry beans, soy protein and walnuts.

              Yogurt:- Yogurts are easy to digest even by those who are lactose intolerant. Yogurt acts by preventing several forms of cancer, besides providing a rich source of calcium. Use low fat milk for optimum benefits.

              If we follow a low fat, vegetarian or semi-vegetarian diet, we can slow down the aging process. A diet rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, complex carbohydrates and a newly discovered range of anti-aging, anti-disease chemicals called phytochemicals, can reverse the process of aging.

             Fresh fruits are great for youth. Berries, such as blue berries, strawberries, currents, jamuns, etc., and apples contain ellagic acid, which contain anti-cancer properties. Apples, in particular, contain ferrulic acid (anti-cancer) and octacosanol (anti-Parkinson-ism element). Hence an apple a day really does keep the doctor away!

            Apricots contain six carotenoids, with anti-aging properties.

            Bananas contain catechols, which aid immune function.

            Berries also contain anthocyanosides which may help prevent heart disease.

            Papayas, mango, pineapple and watermelon have anti-cancer properties.

            Citrus fruits, like oranges, lemons, lime and grapefruits contain flavonones to fight cancer, besides being rich source of Vitamin C and fiber.

            Vitamin C in oranges, papayas, guavas, tomato soups and citrus drink concentrates is associated with lower mortality.

             To keep age at bay, vegetables are the best bet. Tomatoes contain an estimated 10,000 phytochemicals, including lycopene, p-coumaric acid and chlorgenic acid, all of which are anti-cancer substances, and also GABA, which may aid in the prevention of high blood pressure. It's time to get saucy!

             Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, turnips and radishes aid in the prevention of breast cancer. Potatoes benefit immune function and carrots are a rich source of beta carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A and the maintenance of visual function. Celery has a possible role in the prevention of skin ailments and the prevention of lymphoma. Onions help lower blood cholesterol levels.

             Beta Carotene found in sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrot soup, red or orange veggies, fruits with colored skins and green leafy veggies, is associated with a lower risk towards heart attack, strokes and death.

               This time when I saw the Avon Brochure, I immediately knew what to order for. I got my productsa couple of days back, so here is my small little summer haul.

              The best thing I got is my favorite body lotion, Skin So Soft- Soft & White- Protect & Enhance- Whitening Hand & Body Lotion which costs Rs 225 but I got it for Rs 169

              Since I wanted a Sunscreen with high SPF, I ordered the Sunblock Lotion SPF 40 PA+++, which costs Rs 249 but I got it for Rs 169

              My arms and legs are dry in winters and the skin turns normal in the summers. But I prefer using a lotion at night even during the hot days because I like my skin soft and silky in the mornings. Naturals Lightening Papaya & Soymilk Hand & Body Lotion which costs Rs 149 but I got it for Rs 119

              I am crazy about nail polishes and none of my hauls are ever complete without it. This time it was Speed Dry+ Nail Enamel in Ballerina which costs Rs 119 but I got it for Rs 89

              Now a very special product which does not feature in the Avon Brochure. The Avon Representative saw my love for nail art and suggested I order the French Manicure Kit in French White which costs Rs 285, no discount here :(

              Hope you all like my small summer haul. I will be reviewing the products soon. Thank you all :)