How to Get Perfect Red Lips XX

1. Exfoliate your lips! When you are brushing your teeth, move to your lips. The bristles will take off any dead skin, leaving your lips silky smooth.

2. Moisturize apply your favorite chap stick to make them extra kissable!

3. Pick out a lip liner that is slightly darker or the same color as your red lipstick. Apply it on the very edge bordering your lips. To make them appear slightly larger, over line your lips very slightly

4. Continuing with the same lip liner, color in your lips with the liner to ensure it lasts a long time. Then blend it all in with your finger for a natural look. 

5. Now it is time to apply your perfect shade of red lipstick. If you have fair complexion, try a cherry or cranberry red lip. For medium skin, use an orangey red color and for dark skin, try a bright raspberry. 

6. Apply the lipstick to your lips, all the way covering the border your just made. 

7. Blot with a tissue. To make sure your color stays all night, take a piece of toilet paper and pull it apart so you have a really thin piece. Hold it against your lips then take a translucent face powder and brush it onto the paper. This will leave your lips radiantly red with a matte finish. 

8. Now it is time to clean it all up. Apply concealer with a small lip brush to the out side of your lips and blend it out.

http://www.hercampus.com/school/uk/how-get-kendall-jenner-s-red-lips

xx, Jackie

D.I.Y. Facial

If your budget has been stopping you from pampering yourself in the past, continue reading to learn how to give yourself a facial! You don’t even need to brace the cold weather, because you can do it all in the comfort of your own home. Before you start the pampering, change into comfortable clothes. Be sure that your neck is exposed so you can apply the facial to your neck as well. The most important thing to remember during this process is not to pick at your face. I know it can be tempting to try and extract pesky red spots, but that is what the facial is for! It is also very important that you start off with clean skin. Remove any excess makeup from that day or even the day before. 

The first step of the facial is to exfoliate the skin. In my opinion, this is the most important step. Currently there are thousands of dead skin cells that are making it easier to clog your pores. Spending a good amount of time exfoliating your skin will give you the best end result. You should use about a quarter size amount of product and massage it into your skin. My favorite exfoliating product it, Garnier Clean + Blackhead Eliminating Scrub. You do not need to apply any water to your face until it is time to take the exfoliating product off. To remove the product, take a clean wash cloth and hold it under steaming hot water. Ring out the cloth, then hold the towel onto your face. Keep the towel on your face until it is no longer warm, then wipe off any excess product. Once your face air dries, apply a facial mud mask. The reason for applying a mud mask is to unclog all the pores on your face! Any mud base facial clarifying mask will work, a good mask I found is Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Deep Pore Cleansing. Let the mask dry for about 10 to 15 minutes, do not let it get so dry that it cracks! To remove the clay mask, warm up the same wash cloth and apply it to your face the same way as before. If you need to remove any excess mask rinse it off with warm water. Once your face is completely dry again it is time to apply a second face mask. The second mask is to replenish your skin and to add some moisture to your skin. Any hydrating mask will work however, I like Elizabeth Arden’s Hydrating Mask. Again leave this mask on for 10 to 15 minutes, except this time rinse off with cool water. It is important to use cool water because it will close your pores and fight against the pores clogging. Finally, it is time to moisturize your face. Use your normal face lotion, preferably an oil free moisturizer, and apply with upward strokes.

Enjoy your fresh and fierce skin ladies!

P.S. I am happy to announce that I am now a writer for Her Campus- UK! Check it out here... http://www.hercampus.com/school/uk . This was my first published article:) 

xx, Jackie

Winter Bags that Work

While I was away...

I have missed a couple days of blogging! School has been so crazy and I just started getting into the swing of things. This past weekend I was in Pittsburg! Thirty minutes before two of my friends were leaving I decided to hitch a ride. It was such a great experience! I had a fabulous time exploring a city I have never been to. My favorite part was visiting The Warhol Museum. I have always loved art and Andy Warhol is a favorite of mine. I would recommend it to anyone looking to road trip somewhere.

Here are a few pictures of my trip!

(pictured: left me and right best friend maddie)

Just to let you all know I plan on getting back on schedule! So get used to hearing from me every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday:) 

xx, Jackie