Timeless Black

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Everyone has or had a little black dress, black dressy pants, black high heels,black coats, you name it. Black its flattering, black is for mourning, black is elegant, black is hip, black is "Emo", black is sexy, black just works! For the coming seasons take on the color black trend.  

 Now, the black trend is black..... I mean back!! Besides the amazing designs from the  professional famous designers, the trend has combined different textures of black in one outfit. I have noticed various combinations of fabric on these 2012/2013 designs. So if the twist is texture, we are taking this trend and wearing our self inspire black. 

If you are thinking "OMG!! this girl is way too late" and you are already in the trend then show us what you have done to make the trend be yours.

*Come back for beauty tips

Make-Up

OH!!! Yes, when you see the title you imagine all the great, styles, colors and statements you can make with "make-up". My tip today is about wearing foundation. I would have to give thanks and credit to everyone who has posted make-up tips and people who have written books about make-up, since everything I know is from reading, research and of course trial and error.

The method I use and has worked best than other methods is wearing different shades of foundation. Yes, I know it sounds so bad. Let me explain, if you look at your reflection in a mirror, you can see that beautiful bare face is actually different shades. Now, wait a second, we are not going to buy the shades and just wear them in those areas. You can achieve different looks with this method.

1. Use the different shades. Skin tone, one  lighter and one darker. The number of shades lighter or darker you need depends on your comfort zone and your goal. You can start with a shade lighter and darker, and with experience you can become your own pro make-up artist.
2. Apply where desire. So, do you want a glow? a longer face ? emphasize a feature? where you apply the light shade is what you want to have more of and the opposite for the dark shade.  For a glow, you want to have a natural day light lamp in front of you at face level, where the light glows you would apply the light shade and the dark shades on the shadows.
3. Blend with a blush, so there' s a smooth mix of the colors. Make sure of course to follow your usual foundation application, if you use powder apply it to have a better finished.

A lot of people and articles recommend using a brush to apply foundation, but don't feel bad if it does not seem to work on you. I, personally, do not like it I prefer a sponge or the tip of my fingers for the feeling of being in control. Blending with a blush is require for this technique.

Remember, have fun, and play around to discover what suits you best!

I would love to hear or see your make up tricks, so don't be a stranger and feel free to share.

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Chris' Fitness Tip 

Take 32 grams of protein at a time to gain muscle and/or lose fat.

Your body won't absorb more than that. Therefore, eating 12 eggs to try to get "bigger" is actually not doing anything to you, except disturbing your cholesterol.  Protein shakes and a meal with protein, won't work either.  Here's a great example: Chicken and potatoes can add Greek yogurt after 5 minutes, or  Steak and eggs for breakfast. You do the math. Just remember 32 grams of protein per meal or at a time, helps you gain muscle and lose fat.





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Colors for the fall

Colors are a very power tool used by companies, restaurants, web designers and most importantly, yes, here it comes FASHION. Colors have the power to make us feel good or make us feel blue. We use colors to slim our bodies and/or emphasize our goodies. My belief is always "if you like it, wear it", only because that's how we can see the truly you. We can use colors to identify our moods and our personality. But if you are unsure on what to wear or want to follow the fashion trend for fall 2012, here are the colors that fashionising.com predicted in one of their articles. This palette is for the ladies.

Fashionising.com is one of my favorite sites, it contains a little bit of everything under the category FASHION. I love their photography work and most of all the STREET STYLE articles. I can definitely describe each and one of their fashion articles and photography as unique and inspiring. Given that after a few months it won't be unique anymore. I truly enjoy this site.

Tip of the day: fall colors or 2012 are truly something you should look into.