Great Lips

Buy the products and try it at home here:
#Motives® for La La Mineral Lipstick in 'Manhattan'
http://bit.ly/17WU3WU
Motives® Lip Crayon in 'Retro Red'
http://bit.ly/1aCH56s
Motives® Mineral Lip Shine in 'Glam'
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Green Eyes: Get the Look Here

Get the look and shop here:

Use Motives Khol Eyeliner in Onyx (http://bit.ly/1dqYm3H) to draw a cut crease
Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Galaxy (http://bit.ly/17mrsKq) on the outer v, carefully blend in with the liner
Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Crystal Blue (http://bit.ly/15gXZFz) on the rest of the lid, blend it in with Galaxy
Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Crystal Blue along the lower lashline
Apply Motives Liquid Eyeliner in Noir (http://bit.ly/1dQerNS) along the top lashline and Motives Motives Khol Eyeliner in Onyx on the waterline
Apply Motives Glitter Adhesive (http://bit.ly/14TAwHz) onto the lid and carefully tap on the glitter (http://bit.ly/1dnim6f) of your choice
Now apply your mascara and add the Motives False Eyelashes (http://bit.ly/17hNwJP) of your choice

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3 Benefits to Using a Face Primer

I love my Motives Perfecting Face Primer ! Whether you wear it alone or under your foundation, it just helps your skin look extra flawless! I even use it on my lips prior to lipstick.  Using primer is a must for an event where you’ll be photographed or if it’s humid outside, the primer will keep your foundation from soaking into your pores.

3 Reasons to Start Using Face Primer

• A primer will create a barrier between your skin and makeup
• Will even out your skin tone
• Helps your makeup stay on longer
• Absorbs oil with salicylic acid
  
  
   

 Have you considered using a face primer?

Free Motives Custom Blend Foundation -See Details

***Attention Ladies**** Any one living in the #Maryland - DC Area: 

Receive a Motives Custom Blend Foundation FREE 

Just host a Motives Event! Its that easy and so much fun!!!

Okay, so you ask, what exactly is a custom blend foundation? Let me ask you this. Have you searched for that perfect foundation only to meet with dissappointment? Your search is over: Motives Custom Blend Foundation combines liquid mineral foundation with pure pigments and skin enhancing ingredients to create your perfect foundation match.

Interested? Contact me today to schedule your personal one on one consultation for your Motives Custom Blend Foundation and schedule your event!

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Cropped Top Pairings

 I really like how Wendy's Look presents great looks!

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Black and Gold Eye Shadow Tutorial

Ely Marino gives us an amazing ‪#‎BlackandGold‬ pictorial. 

Do you LIKE it? 

Get the look and shop here:

1.Apply ‪#‎Motives‬ Pressed Eye Shadow in Chocolight in outer V and into the crease http://bit.ly/19rd0Tk 

2.Blend with Chocolate (from Motives My Beauty Weapon palette) http://bit.ly/1eUtqUV 

3.Apply Gold to lid staying underneath the crease (from Motives My Beauty Weapon Palette)
 

4.Begin to out line your winged liner using Motives Gel Eyeliner in Little Black Dress  http://bit.ly/14axhvQ

5.Finished winged liner, add Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Onyx to the outer V and underneath your lower lash line, add your lashes and you're done!! http://bit.ly/14qYI0N

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Motives® by Loren Ridinger: Modern Day Romance

Motives® by Loren Ridinger new look for Fall/Winter 2013, Modern Day Romance.
For more info check out http://www.FlawlessFacesByMotives.com 

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Glistening Primrose w #Motives

 The amazing world of j created this fun look called ‪#‎GlisteningPrimrose‬ with ‪#‎Motives‬

 

1. Apply Motives Eye Base http://bit.ly/12AFdTV
2. Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Hot Chocolate (http://bit.ly/16Rk0qv) onto the crease & blend it out with Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Creme Fresh http://bit.ly/1deWA2T
3. Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Goddess onto the inner corner of the eye http://bit.ly/1bF6glz
4. Apply Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Ecstasy onto the lid http://bit.ly/16ipJ9L
5. Apply Motives Khol Eyeliner in Onyx  http://bit.ly/16uqvDb onto the waterline and smudge it with Motives Pressed Eye Shadow in Midnight (http://bit.ly/1cTIHIS) along the lower lash line, darken the outer v with the shade
6. Add Motives Glitter Adhesive along the lower lash line (http://bit.ly/14TAwHz) and carefully tap on Motives Glitter Pot in Aspire http://bit.ly/15QjnuA



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#Secret Moments Tutorial

 Secret Moments Tutorial
A. Apply motives eye base http://bit.ly/14GayDb
B. Apply color 1 on crease are as transition. http://bit.ly/16U9jW3
C. Apply color 2 from tear duct to mid lid
D. Apply color 3 from outer corner to mid lid
E. Apply color 4 on brow bone .. repeat step C & D on lower lash line and line waterline with lala mineral khol eyeliner in black
F. Apply liquid eyeliner in black on top lash line http://bit.ly/12aEYka
G. Apply glitter pot in celebrate over color 2 http://bit.ly/1cK6JXy
H. Apply lashes and lala volumizing & lengthening masacara “black” on lashes to darken.. And done http://bit.ly/17vnO0p
Rosy coral lip combo
“Rose berry” lipstick
And illuminating lip shine in “wild honey”

For more information go to : FlawlessFacesByMotives

MOTIVES® Tutorial : How to get the look with Aurora Makeup

Products you will need:
Motives Detailing Brush http://bit.ly/13opewN
Liner Brush http://bit.ly/1cHa4qz
Jumbo Sponge  http://bit.ly/13ooZlo
Foundation Brush http://bit.ly/16fnmnW

Perfecting Face Primer http://bit.ly/16Om1nd
Ageless Renewal Foundation  http://bit.ly/17t8VMj
Medium Brown Brow  http://bit.ly/15KOg3y
Dark Concealer http://bit.ly/14hAKVF
Essential Kit Shadow http://bit.ly/18ymDyH

Eye Shadow Capacino  http://bit.ly/1bATEfk
Eye Shadow Onxy  http://bit.ly/1bATEfk
Eye Shadow Cream Fresh http://bit.ly/19lkuY7
Eye Shadow Pink Diamond  http://bit.ly/16q5BFk
Eye Shadow Liquid   http://bit.ly/16frAfw

#PopofPink for Lips

 KimJLuv Makeup shows us a ‪#‎PopofPink‬ on the lips is always in style!

Kim used:
‪#‎Motives‬ Rich Formula Lipstick in Magenta http://bit.ly/14PETDA
‪#‎MotivesforLaLa‬ Mineral Lip Shine in Drama Queen http://bit.ly/19ldjPx

 

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Enter FREE Contest Give-Away 2 Motives Products

Enter FREE Contest to WIN 2 Motives Products (Motives Lip Gloss and Motives Nail Lacquer) To Enter:

First:      All you have to do is "LIKE" my fb page.

Second:  Follow me on twitter @ twitter.com/MotivesLook

Third:    Then share what do you and or your family like to do at the end of the week to help relax and get a break from the hectic 9-5'er days? That's it! Contest runs for 3 days!!! Will announce the winner Monday AM!

Motives by Loren & Lala | Loren Ridinger & Lala Anthony

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Lala Anthony causes a commotion with 24K lips on ‪#‎instagram‬

 A GLAMOROUS look simple to do.This is HOT!
Motives for La La lipstick in 24k &
Motives by Loren Ridinger lip shine in Glam.
Get it now at  http://www.FlawlessFacesByMotives.com

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Custom Blend Foundation

 If you are located in the MD, DC, or VA area and would like a Free Color Matching Consultation call or email..today.

6 Easy Steps for Permanent Weight Loss

A Basic 6 for Weight Loss:
1) Avoid eating late at night.
2) Eat healthy, small, frequent meals throughout the day, with plenty of raw fruits and vegetables.
3) Reduce your fat intake to less than 30 percent of your total calories.
4) Get at least 25-35 grams of fiber per day.
5) Try TLS Thermochrome with Advantra Z, along with redefining your diet.

6) Drink water!!!

I have written other articles on how to incorporate healthy eating, keep off the excessive weight and what to watch out for.
Share this article with others for you never know who else can benefit :)

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FACT: Understanding GI (Glycemix Index) Can Prevent Overeating

Foods that are low on the GI have been associated with feeling full, which can prevent you from overeating.  I have written about previously, and here is yet another source to support the fact.

If you don't know much about the glycemic index (GI), it could be affecting your health. The GI ranks specific carbohydrates from zero to 100, based on how they affect your blood sugar levels after eating them. Typically, eating foods that have a high GI (such as white bread and soda) causes a spike in blood sugar levels. When you consume these foods, you may feel a surge of get-up-and-go at first, but will have an energy crash soon afterward. High GI foods have also been linked to an increased risk for cancer, type 2 diabetes, acne, Alzheimer's, and weight gain. Foods that are low on the GI have been associated with feeling full, which can prevent you from overeating.
Sweeteners are a type of carbohydrate that are tough to avoid since many people crave sweet foods such as chocolate, cookies, candy, and ice cream. All these treats are made with different types of sweeteners, so when cooking or choosing foods, it's good to know how they compare. To see where different types of sweeteners fall on the glycemic scale, read more.

Sweetener	GI
Glucose	96
Fructose	22
Lactose	46
Sucrose (white sugar)	64
Brown sugar	64
Barley malt syrup	42
Brown rice syrup	25
Raw honey	30
Agave syrup	15
High fructose corn syrup	62
Stevia	less than 1
Sugar cane juice	43
Evaporated cane juice	55
Maple syrup	54
Black strap molasses	55

Sweeteners don't need to be completely avoided, though, since both the type of food and the amount you consume affect your body's glycemic response. If you know you're the kind of person who can't eat just one homemade cookie, then you may want to make them with agave syrup instead of white sugar.
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If you have an recipes you'd like to share and are low glycemic post them!!! For many this is a new concept so please share this article :)

Pink and Gold Eyeshadow-Great for Brown and Green Eyes

Brown eye beauties can wear any shade of color and are so fortunate! With dark brown eyes, golds and purples really make the eyes pop as you can see.
To get the black eyeliner as detailed and perfect as shown, I recommend Lux Precision Eyeliner. It does the trick every time!

Green eyes look fabulous when you blend warm browns, purples and burgundy shades

How to Apply Blush

 There are several different ways of applying blush to your face. For the young crowd, teens and 20's, applying using the technique of smiling first and then applying the blush with the cheek bones high from the smile is great. Remember, after smiling the cheekbones drop and for the older ladies, gravity is working against  exactly what is trying to be accomplished which is up lifting! So let's create the perfect look that helps defy gravity....

In this case we want to raise the cheekbone:
1. First feel where your check bone is (no smiling) and blend higher to the eye back towards the ear.

Smiling creates wrinkles which will NOT give you a smooth finished look...Play with it and see what works best for you. 

If you want to add contouring to your face, read my article on How to Contour.



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Quote for the Day

"Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude."

-- Zig Ziglar, Author

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Wendy's Look Book Maxi Skirt Pairings

 I love Wendy's Look Book videos and here's another one where she suggest what tops and accessories go well with the maxi skirt. She also has a 3 Runway Ponytail Look Video that is easy to follow.



Here are the Featured Items she shows:

Featured item :: Alice + Olivia skirt

Outfit #1 :: Alice + Olivia top, Alice + Olivia skirt, Robert Rodriguez & J.Crew belts, and Cole Haan Pumps
Outfit #2 :: Splendid tee, Alice + Olivia skirt, Ann Taylor belt, Stella McCartney sandals
Outfit #3 :: Burberry jacket, 10 Crosby Derek Lam top, Alice + Olivia skirt, Givenchy pumps



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Motivational Quote

"Sometimes we stare so long at a door that is closing that we see too late the one that is open."

-- Alexander Graham Bell, Inventor

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3 Runway Ponytail Looks

I love Wendy's videos and when I found this one, knew I had to post it.

"Hi Everyone! We're taking the traditional ponytail and giving it a spin today. We're going to create 3 ponytail looks - a soft wave ponytail, a messy wrap ponytail, and a keyhole ponytail. I think sometimes the ponytail gets a bad rep for being 'lazy', but in my humble opinion, I love it because it's versatile, fuss-free, and dramatic. Thank you so much for watching!"

Tools :
- Hair ties
- Bobby pins
- Teasing comb
- Hairspray
- Oil & paste for sculpting
- Curling iron

If you like this video, see her earlier video on 25 ways how to wear a scarf from an earlier posts...
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Summer Skin Tips: Self Tanning for Acne Prone Skin

 Guest Blogger: Dr. Agnes P. Olszewski, Founder of AcnEase | www.acnease.com

Summer is almost here and we want to look our best at all those weddings, graduations and beach and garden parties, so we speed up nature (and avoid harmful exposure to UVA – “bad” sun rays) by using self-tanning products. When you have acne or rosacea, you need to be aware of how the use of sunless tanning products may present a risk of irritating your skin and amplifying the existing skin problems. Remember these 8 rules to keep from getting any flare-ups.

Summer Skin Tips: Self Tanning for Acne Prone Skin

1. Choose products that are light, without a heavy oil base. Heavy oil will clog your pores.
2. Choose products that contain SPF of at least 15 so you don’t have to apply a second layer of sun protection on top of the sunless tanning product.
3. Select products with moisturizers if your skin is dry or sensitive. Those with oily skin may find that gel based products work better for them.
4. Choose a tanner that contains vitamins, herbal extracts and antioxidants when possible.
5. Exfoliate your skin before you apply the self tanning product. However, if your skin is heavily irritated, or your acne is severe, you may do better without exfoliation, and therefore consider using a bronzer (temporary darker or “gold” hue make-up or powder) instead of a self tanner.
6. Applying the self tanning product without exfoliation and on uneven skin may cause streaks and darker spots that are difficult to remove for weeks. Bronzer on the other hand may be blended in and adjusted as needed. Remember to remove it at night with a gentle cleanser.
7. Choose a self tanning product that is the lightest to match your skin color.Darker colors amplify the look of marks and scars.
8. When opting for a bronzer instead of a self tanner, dab concealer in your original skin color, or one shade lighter, on your acne, pimples, scars etc. Blend a bronzer with your usual foundation and distribute evenly, and in sheer layers with your fingertips. Or, if you want an even more shear look, apply with a lightly damp cosmetic sponge . Avoid dark shades and heavy layers of bronzers and make-up.

Finally – the tanning pills: they are commercially banned in the US, yet some people get their hands on them. DO NOT USE THEM! They contain the carotene chemical canthaxanthin (the same pigment found in carrots), and have been associated with hepatitis and urticaria, a condition that involves relentless itching and skin eruptions.

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