SuperStay24h Lipstick by Maybelline NY

A few months ago I decided to buy the SuperStay24h Lipstick by Maybelline because I always have to reply my lipsticks after 30 minutes and to be honest with you, most of the time I just don't bother to re-apply. Specially in my line of work I never had time or a mirror. 

This seemed like a dream come true. 

And. It. Is! This really does work! 

You get a lip gloss/lip tint like applicator with which you apply the lipstick. It covers like a lipstick, not a lip gloss. You should try not to get the brush to wet, rather put two layers and let dry in between coats. Then after about a minute you do the second step, the lip gloss that comes on the other size of the tube. 

You smack your lips together and you are all set. For Hours! After 6 hours of wear, it still sits in place perfectly even though you might have to re-apply the lip gloss a few times. Eating and drinking is no problem for this lipstick. If you don't eat anything too oily it stays in place and won't leave stains on glasses either. 

                        All Day Cherry

Apply lipstick and gloss...

                        6 hours later....

                          The next day...

Maybelline has a colour pallet of 4 main colours. Red, pink,

purple and brown. In total there are 18 different shades to choose from. 

Here are swatches of all the colours in their different shades. 

Pink shades

Brown shades

Purple shades

Red shades

Tips to look more feminine.

1. Wear Clothes that Fit

Sounds easy enough! The way to look more feminine is to wear clothes that fit! Don’t get the wrong idea though; you don’t have to go super tight in order to achieve a more feminine silhouette. The key is wear clothes that aren’t so loose that your frame is lost in all the fabric while subtly accentuating your shape. If you have extra money and have some clothing that you love but they just don’t fit your body right, consider getting them tailored. It’s not often that someone buys something off the rack that happens to fit like a glove!



2. WEAR Pretty JEWELRY



A simple tip to look more girly is to put on some jewelry! Think of delicate bracelets or drop or girly stud earrings to dress up casual looks. You can easily get some cute and on-trend pieces from discount stores to pair with everyday looks that can transform even the plainest outfit. Look for pieces that catch your eye or you might even consider enrolling in a monthly service like JewelMint where you create a style profile and you get personalized jewelry choices each month so picking out your jewels is that much easier!

3.WEAR BRIGHT COLOURS

Integrating bright colors into your wardrobe is another painless way to look feminine. Embrace color and try out brightly colored shoes, bottoms, tops, or bags. Even if you hate pink or red, there are still many other bright colors that are fashionable and feminine. For fall, try out jewel tones like amethyst or emerald and you might even find that you can rock red or pink ruby tones since they aren’t the classic bright red or pinks you’re opposed to!

4.PERFUME

I know this post is about ways to look more feminine but wearing a flirty fragrance can make you feel that much more womanly and confident! Think about finding a signature fragrance that makes you feel girly yet sexy every time you wear it. Once you find a signature fragrance and incorporate some feminine accents to your look, you’ll not only look like a bombshell but feel like one too!

5.THE PERFECT SHOES

I can’t forget about footwear on this list of ways to look more feminine. Think about it, you can wear ruffles, pearls and florals but if you’re pairing it all with Crocs or worn out Chucks, they sort of cancel out all your hard work! There are times when mixing girly and edgy elements work beautifully,but if you don’t get it right you can end up looking frumpy and mismatched! Look for ballerina flats, chic Oxfords, colored or embellished pumps or riding boots to complete your look.

6. STYLE YOUR HAIR

Styling your hair can be one of the more time-consuming yet simple tips to look more girly. Styling your hair doesn’t require spending a lot of money, just some time and patience to experiment. Curls and waves are the quintessential hairstyle of romantics so they’re both a great way to go. If you like a little less fuss, how about coloring your hair or using some cute, age-appropriate hair accessories to amp up straight strands?

7.LINGERIE

Part of wearing more fitted clothes and another way to look more feminine involves wearing softer and effeminate underthings. Wearing bulky sports bras or sporting major VPL are not cute and definitely not feminine. If you wear

fitted tops or sheer fabrics, make sure you’re wearing a bra that goes with the overall look. The last thing you want is to wear a bulky bra or panties that’ll steal the show from your beautiful shape!

8.THE PERFECT BAG

Just like adding pieces of jewelry is one of the simple tips to look more girly, a nice handbag can also do wonders! Just like fitted pieces of clothing are flattering, structured and slim handbags are a great accessory. If you like bigger slouchy bags make sure you balance it out with your clothing to avoid looking frumpy. Look for bags with great color, good quality fabrics and fun accents.

9. GIRLIE SPRINKLES



Look feminine by adding some flirtatious whimsy with girly accents like bows, flowers, lace, glitter, pearls or sequins. None of these embellishments have to over-the-top or pointedly obvious, you can add a little girlish touch in the most subtle ways! Try securing your braid or ponytail with a small ribbon, add a little shimmer to your makeup, tie a printed scarf on your purse or wear some glitter nail polish.

There are tons of simple ways to look more feminine and it doesn’t have to involve foofy skirts, wearing a tiara or ball gowns.The most important thing is that you stay true to your personal taste and wear what you’re comfortable in. Don’t force huge changes on yourself and please don’t change for someone else, do what you love in life and fashion!

10. Make up & Nails
Make up can make you feel more confident and you honestly don't need much. Mascara and a lip gloss is really all you need if you are not big on the make up during the day. It just instantly lifts your face and make you look fresher and awake. Who doesn't want that. As for nails, a simple light pink or even a clear varnish can give you just the right touch of girliness. You can paint them yourself or get them done at a salon to make you feel extra special.

How to Grow your Hair

Carly Bybel has lovely hair

Since my 25th birthaday I have had terrible hair. It breaks and falls out constantly, and it's terribly thin and brittle. Also it just stays the same length no matter what I do. It won't grown past my shoulder blades.



I have take Vit B complex supplements and Biotine which seems to be the most recommended remedy but it made me feel terribly ill. I was dizzy and light headed all day so I quikly had to put an end to it. Stress also plays a big part in my own personal hairloss and I have tried to cut stress out of my life, it does seem to help a lot for the hair loss, but its not always easy to control stress levels in your life.



Over the last few weeks I have done some reading and research on How to Grow My HAIR!! and I am going to list all the tips and tricks right here for you. I am going to be trying them all religiously in the coming weeks and I will be reporting back on how it went. So here we go...





Tip #1 

Don't wash your hair every day! Your hair needs its natural oils to repair itself and by washing it to frequantly, you stip all the natural goodness. Wash it every 3 days. I know its difficult for some of you, but please bare with me. There are many hair styles for messy/oily hair that can hide oily roots, or you can always use dry shampoo if you have too, but try to go as long as possible with out washing it. Once a week is really the best option.



Tip #2

Avoid Ponytails. The elastics are very bad for your hair and will cause breakage. Not only that, but because your hair is pulled back there is less blood flow to your scalp, which mean, less growth. Wear a hair clip, it won't damage your hair and it is not as tight as a band.

Hair clips won't damage your hair

Tip #3

Eat Good fats. Fish, like salmon have the good kind of fatty oils that you need to grow your hair. Nuts and advocado's also contain these good fats that make your hair grow faster. It's also very good for your nails. An altarnative to this is to take fish oil capsules.

Tip#4

Use coconut oil and honey as a hair mask. Coco nut oil is full of nutrients that stimulate hair growth, it also makes hair appear thicker, help hair retain proteins and can help against scalp infections.  It helps build up of dry skin on the scalp which can cause your hair follicales to get blocked. Honey is a natural hair softner and hair conditioner. It prevents hair loss and is great for dry hair. Make a mixture of this :

1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil

1 tea spoon of honey

some lemon juice (make it smell nicer - optional)

Mix it all together untill you get a pasty consistency

Rub this all over hair and pay special attention to your scalp. Leave it in for 10-20 minutes.

Wash it out really well.

Tip #5

Avoid heat! Don't use curling irons or hair straightners while trying to grow your hair. Also if possible avoid the hair dryer too because the heat can damage your hair which will cause splt end and breaking. If you do want a slight curl, braid it while its wet and it will be curly when its dry.



Tip#6

Hair Dusting. This means trimming the end, ever, ever so slightly. You can basically do it yourself so you have control over how much you take off. Here is an explination on how to do it.

Art of Dusting your Hair.

Do this to get rid of split ends. When your hair is damaged at the ends it will actually be in distress and grow faster!



Tip#7

Don't brush wet hair. Hair is at its most fragile when its wet. Use a wide tooth comb.



Tip#8

Drink water! Everyone says this but its true. You need to keep your body hydrated and it will be good for your hair and skin.



Tip#9

Use a micro-fiber towel. To avoid breaking your hair while drying it, you could switch to a micro fiber towel for your hair because the fabric is more delicate and softer for your hair. It won't absorb all the natural oils out of your hair either. These towels are expensive so you can always use a normal t-shirt to do the trick.

Tip#10

Don't bleach your hair! Try to stick to your natural hair colour while you are growing out your hair. The Bleach will damage your hair and it will not be able to grow optimally.



Tip#11

The Inversion method. People swear by this and it can add about 3-4 inches. It basically involves leaning forward and massaging your scalp for 4 minutes, no more, no less for 7 days for every 30. I would recommend that you google this, or watch some youtube video's about it if you want to use this. I do not want to discuss it here because there are a lot of health warning when it comes to this method. For some reason the internet think its life threatening to bend over forward and have blood flow to your brain. Someone probably sued someone else for suggesting it, you know how it goes so basically the disclaimers on it are longer than the actual method itself. I do recommend reading up on it and see if it can work for you.

Here are some links to the Inversion method.



Grow your hair with the inversion method







Here is a youtube video explaining how it works.