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How to Relieve a Burning Sore Throat Naturally

Arianne SuggsUpdated on December 27, 2016December 27, 2016Leave a Comment

It’s not till we are laid up in bed that we truly realize just how great we had it. We could breathe freely, eat without pain and not look like a character straight out of a horror film. Oh how spoiled we truly can be! Nevertheless, no cold is fun and dealing with a burning sore throat can truly be the pits. However, there are some natural remedies that can help a sore throat turn in its resignation papers.

How to Relieve a Burning Sore Throat Naturally

You’re like, so salty. Yes, our dears salt and good ole H2O can be the savior of your sore throat. Why is gargling with a warm salt water mixture effective? It is because three things can be accomplished. The mixture can soothe, breakdown and kill.

Let’s explain that last statement real quick. Gargling can break down secretions, bring on a soothing effect to your throat and also kill any bacteria hanging out there. Furthermore, in addition to helping to keep the throat clean, gargling salt water can also help reduce swelling. Therefore, this is a great natural option to help heal a sore throat. Simply mix a half teaspoon of salt in a glass of warm water, swish it around in your mouth, then gracefully spit it out.

Let off some steam. Steam is great because it can help make breathing easier (take that congestion) and bring relief to a sore throat that’s suffering due to dryness. Try hopping into your shower and let the bathroom steam up. Or fill a bowl with hot water and carefully lean over the bow. Place a towel over yourself and the bowl to trap in the steam. This way you can comfortably inhale any rising steam and gain some comfort. As an additional option you can include a few drops of eucalyptus or Vicks to gain even more soothing.

How to Relieve a Burning Sore Throat Naturally- The Kind of ODD Method

Be hot stuff. This natural remedy is a little… different. Instead of gargling salt water, you can drink warm water with cayenne pepper in it. Like other peppers, cayenne contains capsaicin. Capsaicin has the ability to temporarily relieve pain. Moreover, it hinders substance P which is what transports pain signals to your brain. So then, cayenne can relieve the discomfort of a burning sore throat and fast.

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Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Explains Importance of Meal Prep

ArianneUpdated on December 22, 2016December 21, 2016Leave a Comment

They say that summer bodies are made in the winter. Nevertheless, regardless of the season you will never quite reach your body goals by relying on exercise only. Therefore, balance is definitely major key. Half your success will come from the gym, the other from your kitchen. However, busy schedules can easily get in the way and wreck havoc. So then, thinking ahead can help you get pass such obstacles. Get that body you have always wanted as Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Explains Importance of Meal Prep.

Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jeanette Jenkins Explains Importance of Meal Prep

Investing in Tupperware as well as saran wrap and labeling things Monday through Friday could sound counterproductive. Or like a lot of unnecessary work. Nevertheless, in the long run it can make all the difference. Jenkins explains,

“Kick off your week by fueling your body with healthy food in the proper portion sizes. You will give your body the nutrients it needs to burn fat and function at your best! You are literally what you eat. All the living cells in your body (skin, blood, hormones, muscles, internal organs, bones, etc) are made from the food that you eat.

To look great, decrease your risk of illness and function at your best you must eat quality fuel. To achieve your healthy living goals, you must plan your healthy meals in advance. Failing to plan is planning to fail.”

Importance of Meal Prep

Are you are more of visual learner? As they say seeing is believing. Sometimes just seeing how something is done can be all you need to get on the right track. Jenkins has taken out the guesswork via The Hollywood Trainer Club. On Jeanette’s website under the Recipes and Meals section you can scroll to a video that she created to use as a visual aid. The video highlights a few of the healthy meals, snacks and smoothies that Jenkins likes to prepare.

Looking your best and feeling your best does not need to be a challenge. With a little preparation and dedication you can look like never before. 2017 is almost here, so start now so you kill it all year long!

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Maybelline Master Strobe Liquid – Get Yo Glow ON!

Arianne December 19, 2016December 19, 2016Leave a Comment

Slay our life Maybelline! We are fanatics for anything metallic, glittery or just glows period. Maybelline recently announced a new exciting product that they have coming down the beauty assembly line. Hang on to your makeup brushes dolls because Maybelline Master Strobe Liquid is coming!

Maybelline Master Strobe Liquid – Get Yo Glow ON

The glow up for 2017 just got even easier. Maybelline developed a liquid product that is packed with more strobe than a disco. How can and should this product be utilized? Maybelline explained,

“Introducing one of our most anticipated products of 2017… Master Strobe liquid! This strobing liquid comes in three shades of glow. Mix it with your foundation or moisturizer for a luminous look or apply it on top as a stand alone blinding highlighter. In stores in the U.S. and Canada at the end of this month!”

Maybelline Master Strobe Liquid

So recap… this is one product that can give you luminous skin or act like the best highlighter in your beauty bag. Yippie! Furthermore, apparently we were not the only souls absolutely dying after this announcement. Many heard Maybelline’s call to beauty action and took to SM to share their two cents on the 2017 product. Here are a few of the NUMEROUS reactions:

“We need this.”

“Can’t wait to grab one of these… wow.”

“Yes yes yes yes yes!”

“It says they come out towards the end of the month so we [definitely] need to keep our eyes out the next couple of weeks.”

“Heavenly shades… mesmerizing it is!!”

“Bro, this looks legit!”

“Can’t wait for this!”

“These look so stunning!”

“I was right haha it hasn’t come out yet lol! Love the middle one.”

“Going to get them on my next Target or Ulta trip!!!”

Master Strobe was used on Supermodel Jourdan Dunn to create natural bare face look

Going to pick up the Maybelline Master Strobe Liquid? Keep in mind that these babies will hit the market toward the end of this month (December 2016). Also note that there is a LOT of interest surrounding this product due to the pigmentation and also because testers have said it does not budge! Makeup that looks great and stays in place definitely can have us making it rain in Ulta. So then, stay on it and get it before it sales out.

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Revealed: Justine Skye Picks Favorite MAC Shadescents!

ArianneUpdated on December 15, 2016December 15, 2016Leave a Comment

First, Blac Chyna and now the Purple Unicorn herself is getting in on all the fragrance fun. MAC cosmetics recently released six scents all inspired by their cult favorite lipsticks. Over the years women have flocked to MAC stores in order to purchase lip tints such as Ruby Woo and Candy Yum-Yum. Now those same ladies can smell as great as they look. Which shade does Justine identify with and love? All will now be revealed. Justine Skye Picks Favorite MAC Shadescents!

Revealed: Justine Skye Picks Favorite MAC Shadescents

Envelope please MAC Cosmetics… and the winner is… a plum shade! No surprise there because purple is in fact Justine’s signature color. Out of the six scents, Heroine, is Skye’s choice of scent to rock. She explains why stating,

“I always love an unexpected, sexy twist, like an unique hair color or an unconventional shade of lipstick. Heroine has always been a staple in my arsenal for when I’m feeling especially sultry and mysterious. Now, I get to tap into that exotic side of my personality with MAC Shadescents!”

Justine Skye Picks Favorite MAC Shadescents – Heroine

Heroine is beyond sexy. As a result, MAC describes the scent as being purely “primal.” The intoxicating perfume is composed of rich and intense notes of cordovan leather, saffron and incense smoke. It is enigmatic and completely unexpected. So then, which scent would you say fits you? You can choose from: Creme D’ Nude, Velvet Teddy, Candy Yum Yum, Heroine, Lady Danger and Ruby Woo.

Six Iconic MAC Lipsticks

Want to get your own MAC Shadescents? Right now they are available at all MAC stores and locations. If you are at the mall you can also pick them up at Macy’s.

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Benefits of Greek Yogurt – Prevent Acne With This Treatment

ArianneUpdated on December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Leave a Comment

On date night, at parties and around your crush acne seems to pop up out of nowhere. Wouldn’t it be great if there was an easy button to hit to keep pimples from rearing their little ugly heads (literally LOL)? Take heart dolls because there is actually a weekly treatment you can perform on yourself to take back control. Enjoy today’s beauty quickie as we investigate the benefits of greek yogurt.

Benefits of Greek Yogurt – Prevent Acne With This Treatment

Can’t we all just get along? Sometimes bacteria can be a friend and other times our foe. However, this doesn’t mean we still can’t attain our happily ever after. The reason why some individuals choose to consume greek yogurt is because sometimes we can become a little unbalanced. How does that come about?

Have you ever heard of the term “flora?” Flora or bacteria are microorganisms that live in the bodies of humans. All of us possess good and bad bacteria that reside in our stomachs as well as on the outside of our skin. The goal is to maintain a healthy balance of good ones and bad ones.

If too many bad bacteria begin to overtake the good bacteria resting on the skin an imbalance can cause a few issues. The type of issues us girls actively try to avoid. Think pimple causing acne and inflammation. So then, we’re sure you would agree that it is best not to tip the scales.

Benefits of Greek Yogurt- The Skincare Treatment

The benefits of greek yogurt can be seen throughout our body. However, we will just focus on skincare. Just as eating greek yogurt benefits the stomach, applying it to the skin topically can keep skin calm and clear. Here’s a simple facial mask treatment that you can do at home:

Mix together probiotic-rich plain greek yogurt and honey
Apply mixture to the face generously
Leave yogurt mask on for around half and hour
Rinse off treatment with lukewarm water

So then, don’t allow acne or inflammation to when the battle. Be strong in the skincare war and come away the beauty victor with the help of good flora thanks to greek yogurt.

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Flawless! NYX Wanderlust Eye & Lip Collections

Arianne December 13, 2016December 13, 2016Leave a Comment

Raise your hand if you love you some Makeup Shayla? We have to include ourselves in this little admittance. Shayla always gives us life with her many various beauty creations. Recently, the beauty maven created a look exclusively for cosmetics brand, NYX. Moreover, NYX revealed how to achieve her flawless makeup look using the NYX Wanderlust Eye & Lip Collections along with their other fab products!

Flawless! NYX Wanderlust Eye & Lip Collections

The NYX Wanderlust Eye & Lip Collections come fully loaded. They are also named after some of the most traveled to cities around the world. Are you a trendy jet setter? Then, these makeup products were made specially and specifically for you. Regarding them NYX reveals,

“Our jet setters are in for a real treat. Inspired by vibrant cities around the globe, our Wanderlust City sets are travel friendly and oh so gorgeous! Each special edition set includes 8 eyeshadows, a mirror, plus the matching Soft Matte Lip Cream!”

Therefore, you can be like Shayla and get your hands on: Los Angeles, Madrid, Copenhagen, London, Vancouver, Dubai or Paris. The shadows included in the sets are very pretty as well as pigmented. Using them Shayla created what is known as a ‘Halo eye look.’ Yet, another way to get your glow on this year. Furthermore, the collections are available for purchase now in store and online.

NYX Wanderlust Eye & Lip Collections PLUS THOSE LIPS!

Yes, the sets are cool but that lip color Shayla is rocking is absolutely to die for. To get the look NYX says to first apply their Lip Lingerie Liquid Lipstick in “Teddy.” Then, top it all off with their Face and Body Glitter in “Bronze.” Glitter lips have been killing it this year and seen on Naomi Campbell as well as models walking the DKNY fashion week show. Therefore, let NYX give you the look of the season… bold eyes and glam lips!

Lip Lingerie Tints (from top to bottom)

Ruffle Trim
Teddy
Embellishment
Honeymoon
Beauty Mark
Bedtime Flirt

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Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays Are B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Arianne Suggs December 12, 2016December 12, 2016Leave a Comment

We are so excited about the Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop that we can barely keep a cap on it! MFMG first began as an online page dedicated to highlighting black beauties who could beat up a face. Now they are taking that dedication a step further. They have just started releasing their very own cosmetics brand! If you loved their platform like us then you are going to do a Missy Elliott and Lose Control when you see what they have in store. Take it from us ladies, the Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays Are B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays Are B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

All hands on deck! First up from the Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop is a collection of Liquid Lip Slays. These gorgeous colors are highly pigmented with rich tints that really make your melanin pop! We are already jonesing for Melanin Merlot as well as Iconic.

Melanin Merlot so far is the most popular color in the Liquid Lip Slays Collection. One glance and it is easy to see why. It is a very DEEP, dramatic shade that works well on light, medium and dark skin tones. It’s sister shade, Iconic, is a classic rouge tint that is right on trend with this season.

Makeup For Melanin Girls Shop Liquid Lip Slays- Get Some!

If you love to shop Instagram be sure to head over to @Mfmgshop or @MakeupForMelaninGirls which includes a link in the bio in order to get shopping. Moreover, they recently launched a new website! Check it out by going here.

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Alert! Score a Tyra Beauty Hey Bootyful Cosmetic Bag For FREE!

Arianne Suggs December 11, 2016December 11, 2016Leave a Comment

Tyra Banks just keeps on giving! She first taught us all how to smize and now she’s helping us get our beauty game up. Since the start of her Tyra Beauty brand the supermodel has been busy releasing one gorgeous makeup as well as skincare product after another. With so much swag to be had any beauty-lista of course would require a chic bag to transport it all. Well, it looks as though Banks just answered the call with her Tyra Beauty Hey Bootyful Cosmetic Bag!

Alert! Score a Tyra Beauty Hey Bootyful Cosmetic Bag For FREE!

Hey Bootyful! The Ty Ty bag is perfect for toting around precious makeup valuables around town or while away jet setting all over the globe. Moreover, the bag has been designed with a cool graphic photo of Tyra serving it like rent is due. C’mon would we expect anything less from a world renown supermodel?

Nevertheless, how can you make the Tyra Beauty Hey Bootyful Cosmetic Bag all yours A to the S and A-P? Right now all ladies who make Tyra Beauty orders that are $85 or more will receive the bag for free. So then, you can ‘treat yo-self’ with amazing beauty products then Tyra will treat you to a cool cosmetic bag.

Add This to Your Cosmetic Bag!

There are so many Ty Ty Beauty products that you can consider to add to your makeup bag but we recommend Tyra’s signature red. It’s called Smooch as Silk and it looks as sexy as it sounds! Get your red on and enjoy the free bag as well!

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Beauty Quickie: How to Perfect Your DIY Manicure

Arianne Suggs December 11, 2016December 11, 2016Leave a Comment

Sometimes a DIY Manicure can look like…well, you truly did it yourself. However, don’t despair because getting the pro look at home can be achieved with one simple trick. Read on to learn how to easily avoid the oh so common messy nail paint finish.

Beauty Quickie: How to Perfect Your DIY Manicure

If you were not born with steady hands painting your nails can feel like your two years old again and trying to stay within the lines of a coloring book. Many companies have designed products to help make things less stressful. Think of the recent spray paint phenomena that allows users to spray on color and wipe away the excess. However, there is something even easier that you can try.

Vaseline. Say what? Yes, good ole Vaseline is a very low cost solution to ensure a great DIY Manicure. It’s effective because if you happen to paint or get nail polish on your skin it will not stick. Therefore, you will be able to achieve a nice clean look that will look very professional. All you have to do is:

1. Dip a Q-tip in Vaseline before you apply any polish.

2. Take the Vaseline Q-tip and rub it on your cuticles as well as all around your surrounding skin.

3. Get to painting.

DIY Manicure – Final Words

When applying Vaseline to your skin do your best to avoid getting any on the actual nail itself. Yes, you may not want any nail polish on your skin but you do want it to stick to your nails. If you do happen to get Vaseline on your nails clean it off with another Q-tip that has been soaked in rubbing alcohol.

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Glowing Skin : Where Should I Really Place My Blush?

Arianne Suggs December 8, 2016December 8, 2016Leave a Comment

Glowing skin is a sign of health and vitality. We see the look in magazines, online ads, social media and even on TV. Nevertheless, despite popular memes beautiful and fresh looking skin is not something we all just wake up with every day. So then, is there a way to get our glow on without all the fuss?

Glowing Skin : Where Should I Really Place My Blush?

In a word, the answer is yes. With the help of cosmetics you can achieve a gorgeous glow up. The best part of all it will also look completely natural. Uhm, sign us up please!

Blush is a surefire and simple product to use in order to create natural glowing skin. However, the truth is sometimes many just do not know where to place it. There have been quite a few beauty debates on the subject. It was even thought that blush only belonged on the apples of the cheeks. Yet, such placement often times did not work on all face types and shapes. Therefore, is there an universally pleasing way to apply blush?

Once again dolls the answer is yes. Ramy Gafni, a highly sought after makeup artist from the NYC area says the best way to think about it is to envision a clock. As you gaze into the mirror while looking at your face try to picture where the hands of a clock would be. On your left cheek you would want to brush on blush at 10 o’ clock. Moreover, on your right cheek you would want to do the same at 2 o’ clock.

After applying the blush you of course would want to blend for a flawless finish. Very simple right? With just a few swipes of blush placed in the right spot you two can showcase a natural glow.

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