Vampire Facelift: The Pros and Cons

Did you see Kim Kardashian’s vampire facelift? It looked horrendous and frightening as she cried out with obvious discomfort. In the end, she indicated that it was all worth it. Would you go through anything like this if you knew more about the procedure? Why do they call it vampire face lift anyway? I guess, it probably is because of all the blood involved. This type of facelift is a bit misleading because it uses facial fillers like Restylane and Juvederm does.

The main goal is to smooth out wrinkles and lines on the face. The cosmetic surgeon will draw blood from the patient and use a quick procedure (spinning the blood in a centrifuge) to thin it out; removing the platelets and performing reinjection of the platelets and fibrin into the patient’s face.

The result is a thicker collagen that fills out the face; expunging wrinkles and reducing thinness. Many cosmetic surgeons believe that human plasma injections stimulate new growth of the cells to develop a more youthful appearance, virtually in no time!

Pros

Experts will tell you that the vampire facelift is a very safe technique. It is not life threatening. Upon completing the preparation process, the surgeon will get rid of the red blood cells and inject the remaining yellow serum along with the platelets. New blood vessels will be created, which is good for the skin.

Over a period of time after the injection, volume and glow will be added to the patient’s facial features. It may take as much as eight weeks to visibly see results. You will have healthier skin and eliminate much of your facial blemishes. Sephyl is your own tissue, so the procedure removes any allergic reaction that you may have previously had with other cosmetic procedures.

Cons

There are a wide range of methods that you can use to improve your facial features. In fact, there are many beauty products on the market that have already been proven to work. So if something is already working for you, why try something different?

Even though, surgical facelifts have their place, such processes are not essentially a remedy or solution to the trepidations of an aged face. Cosmetic surgery, when necessary can get rid of excess skin and create a whole younger YOU. Nevertheless, a surgical facelift can be a contributory factor to a face flop as the skin expands snugly against the bone, making the individual appear skeletonized.

Although experts believe that these fillers shouldn’t be used around the eye area, many are still doing so – pushing the gun! The injections can also cause the person to look like he or she is from a different planet. Moreover, it does not improve the skin tone or the texture of the skin.

Conclusion

The Vampire facelift should be a personal decision; depending on what you are trying to accomplish. If you want to rejuvenate your facial features and look young again, there is a price to pay. The procedure when done can be painful, but you may get the look you want afterwards.

How to Choose Designer Eyeglasses

It is apparent that buying eyeglasses and special sunglasses can be quite tedious because there are so many aspects to it. You have to buy ones that match your personal taste, your look and ones that give you confidence. You also need eyewear that offers the exact purpose for which it will serve. It is OK to be fashionable, but you still want something that works for you.

Fashion

Eyeglasses can be trendy for both men and woman. You also have fashionable prescription eyeglasses for reading and for sporting outdoors.  For example, if you are an avid golfer, you want something that will protect you from the sun and yet offer better viewing in the sunlight. When shopping for trendy eyewear, you need to look at ones that will fit the shape of your face and match your extensive wardrobe; meaning that you should be able to find more than one outfit to wear with your eyeglasses. Don’t choose yellow or orange frames when you only have one or two yellow or orange outfit to complete the ensemble.

When buying eyeglasses, make sure you have a wide selection of:

• Polarized
• Non-polarized
• Prescription
• Non-prescription

Be sure that you look at the material used and the type of eyeglasses before you make any purchase.

Purpose of Buying

People purchase eyewear for different purposes including reading, fashion, correcting vision, driving at night, safety, UV protection and sportswear. You may find yourself with more than one eyeglass since a prescription eyeglasses may not work at a sporting event and a night driving eyeglasses may not work during the day. Another example is eyeglasses that have anti-reflective coating, which are worn for night driving might not necessarily work to correct your vision. So buying a pair of eyeglasses is much more than the selection process. Therefore, you have to know what you specifically need. Ask questions and make sure that you are getting the right pair for the right situation.

Correct Fit

All women and men have different shaped faces. So you have to find the right kind of eyewear to fit your particular facial features. Also, if you have an ill fitted pair of eyeglass, it may cause dents on your nose or discomfort behind your ears. You must have this corrected to improve any vision problems that it may cause. A large or small designer sunglass might be disproportionate to your face and make you look unattractive. Every eyeglass must have the correct fit to give you the look you want and to enhance your personality.

Beauty tips for Bedtime

Ladies – you should always follow the proper beauty routine at bedtime. Why? It helps to maintain your beauty and youthful appearance for years to come. It makes you feel good, look good and gives you the confidence you need. Your life as a woman can be hectic and sometimes, you may be too busy to even think about pampering yourselves, but believe me, it is necessary; not only for beauty’s sake, but for your overall health, hygiene and self-esteem. You will feel more attractive and innately feminine.

The benefits

The benefits outweigh the time you have to devote to this little ritual each day and night. The best products will get the best results. Remember, that exposure to the sun, sweat and other air pollutants during the day time can damage your skin. At night, your skin will be able to absorb the application of excellent skin products without interference from the outdoor influences. The pores in your skin need the essential beauty crèmes and moisturizers to be rejuvenated and repaired.

In addition, those products that will make your skin look oily and sticky during the day time can be applied on your skin at night. There are more benefits than disadvantages in enhancing and improving your skin before bedtime as long as you use hypoallergenic and natural products. It is recommended that you use FDA approved products.

Here are some really good tips to follow:

• Never, never, never go to bed with makeup on
• To get that youthful and fresh appearance, use skin moisturize before you retire for the night
• Use a sweet-scented lotion to soothe you mentally before bedtime
• Use a wide toothed comb on your hair to increase blood circulation on your scalp

The wisdom in taking off your makeup

Makeup might not take long to apply during the mornings, but after you have had a long day at the office and come home tired, it might seem like quite a task to get that lipstick, cream, powder, foundation, eyeliner and eye shadow off before crawling into bed exhausted. Forget the excuses. It will be worth it!

The reasons:

• Leaving makeup on overnight will result in skin breakouts, blemishes or acne
• Dirt and bacteria from the environment will clog your pores and damage your skin
• Your skin won’t be able to breathe well with makeup left on. It creates a barrier between the air and your epidermis
• Your skin will age faster as a result of not removing makeup with a facial cleanser and then applying a moisturizer or anti-aging crème
• You will have supple, youthful and soft skin if you carry out your bedtime beauty habit

Other tips

It is preferred that you sleep on satin sheets and pillow cases. Why? This helps you to avoid any extreme friction between the sheets, your hair and skin. It reduces the chances of hair breakage and skin creases that may result in future wrinkles. Apply a lip balm at night as well. This protects your lips, keeps it soft and prevents it from stripping.

Your skin, hair and face are not to be taken for granted. You only have several years to take care of it right before the aging process begins. Why do you think some people age gracefully? It is because they did a good job while they were younger. The time is now and it is never too late at all!

Get a New Hairstyle for 2013

Two times each year, as the new season of fashion begins, all women have the ideal excuse to revive their individual taste and sense of style. However, even though we spend time focusing on finding, considering and selecting various fashion fads and accessories, our hair doesn’t get that much attention at times, but it is our hairstyles that could make a fashion statement every day.

For women who want to change or update their hairdos with colors or cuts, we are going to walk through the actual 2013 trendy hairstyles that you can emulate, which will compliment your new 2013 wardrobe. Center parts are rocking the runway and will help you to make that bold statement. This is an easy and simple style for day or night wear. It can be done formally or casually.  But let’s talk about color first.

Color can get you the attention you need

Platinum blond hair color is in for the 2013 summer. However, if you are not good with maintaining your hair, this might not be the right choice for you. If you opt to do so, however, this is the best statement that you can make with your hair. From the time that Ruby Jean Wilson changed to a blonde and the fashion industry cooperatively embraced it again, platinum blonde hair made its way into the 2013 Spring/Summer hair color movement.

No color?

If you are not comfortable with color, then make a fashion statement with side parts. This is an element that has been brought into this season; carried over from the fall 2012 season. The messed up hairdo has been a signature look for many celebrities. This is an indication that it could be worthwhile for you as well. It gives you a different look and the hairstyle requires less effort and can be glamorous too.

Bangs! Bangs! Bangs! These are never out of fashion. A nice fringe bang will inspire you this summer and spring. Fringe bangs give you many styling options. However, while this is an enticing choice, many people may think that a fringe bang requires a longer time commitment, which they don’t want to make. Faux bangs will give you instant edginess. So you can give this a try!

The lustrous side part is another must-have hairdo! You can wear your side part so many ways, but it is more suited to people who wear their hair long. It can be quite elegant and youthful, if done right. You can create a side part that is neatly textured from the hair roots.

If you opt for a twisted headband 60s retro look, it will work for any event or occasion; whether day or night. With the half tuck hairdo, you can lead spring hair trends with lots of ethereal selections. Using a headpiece adds flair to your hairstyle and can create both a formal and casual look.

Chignon and tendrils is an ideal choice for a quick hairdo that is easy and stylish. It can be purposely messy with tendrils falling around the face. It can also be soft enough to complement any fashion collection.

Side ponytails have already dominated 2013. It draws attention and provides beauty, femininity and youthfulness. Experiment with this ponytail by twisting it or dressing it up with hair accessories.

Other options

Half braid your hair to give it variation. This is a modern and bold look of 2013; even though braids have been around for numerous past seasons. Not all women would be up to carrying off the haunted hairstyle, which is wet, ethereal and arcs across the eyebrows in somewhat of a wild and matted way. Sweep it back to where it suits you and you can rock this hairstyle anytime. Another example of a wet look is the half tuck hairstyle, which is also the best summer hairdo and is adaptable to both long and short hair.

Conclusion

No matter how you wear your hair for the 2013 spring and summer months, you must be comfortable about your choice. However, be encouraged that you do have many options and that puts you in a better position to make a bolder statement.

OMG – your lips are NAKED!

Nude lips are the beauty style statement of our time. They’ve officially transcended from a trend into a new classic. Originally applied to downplay the rest of the face when a dramatic smoky eye, lengthy lashes or a major blush moment took center stage, they’ve now officially stolen the spotlight. And believe the hype: Whether you’re fair and blond like Charlize Theron or have a medium complexion like Jessica Alba, they really are universally flattering!

Pin-Up Posse

This look is taking the world by storm once again and I absolutely love it. From the makeup to the clothing, the pinup girl look is so classic and will always be around for years to come. From Ann Margaret to Farrah Fawcett to Dita Von Teese, we have seen through the years that pinup will live forever.

If you want to try this style I suggest looking at some pictures of the hairstyles and for the makeup it is a simple cat eye with big lashes and bright red lips.

The look is simple to achieve but what really made these ladies special was the attitude that went with it. Confidence is key with this look so don’t forget to wear it well and strut your stuff. I have added some websites to show you how to achieve this pinup look and make it your own.

http://www.totalbeauty.com/content/gallery/p_dita_von_teese

http://www.refinery29.com/retro-fit-your-hair-with-40s-updo

Covergirl’s Last Blast Luxe Mascara

I know I have told you ladies about a few of my favorite mascara’s but this one I just couldn’t pass up telling you about. Covergirl’s new Lash Blast Luxe is mascara that has flakes of color mixed into it that compliment your specific eye color. This is perfect for those days that you don’t feel like doing a full face of makeup and you just want to do a simple moisturizer and mascara look. It goes on thick and you won’t need coat after coat because the flakes define every lash! This is definitely worth trying at least once; I promise you will love it.

Bearded Women, Rejoice!

I found a new product that I’ve been searching for for YEARS!!!

Call me crazy but I’m so tired of having to use a facial razor every day to get rid of those little hairs, and waxing is way too rough on our skin at this age. Let’s face it, I’m not going to get laser hair removal and go in and pay hundreds of dollars per visit. It just aint happening – so my new solution….DermaDoctor Gorilla Warfare Hair Minimizing Moisturizer.

This stuff is amazing. It tightens skin, removes hair from the follicle, and even enhances skin cell growth for maximum firmness. Women of ALL AGES should try this because it really helps skin in all aspects and removes those hairs and leaves nothing but beautiful, firm, YOUNG skin.

How to Make Your Lipstick Last Longer

How can I keep my lipstick from fading? There IS a way to make your lipstick last at least through a passionate conversation and maybe even a couple of cups of coffee. Dab a bit of foundation over the lips and lip line, which helps to fill in fine lines and gives a lipcolor something to adhere to. Next, with the side of a lip pencil rather than the point, outline your lips. Using the side gives a softer application that’s easier to blend; look for a natural or nude shade that matches the color of your lips. Then apply your favorite lipstick. Keep in mind: The glossier or sheerer the lipcolor, the more quickly it will fade.

Tips for Looking Younger #4: Thicker Eyebrows

We all remember having some sort of eyebrow crisis in our lives.

Whether it was over plucking or having half of our eyebrow waxed off, we have all been there. But one way to really look younger is to keep your eyebrows a big thicker. Now I am not saying look like a caveman, but leave a little bit more on the arch and ends of your eyebrow. This will give your face a more dominant look and focus the attention on your eyes and avoid those fine lines and wrinkles.

Now I know some of you have the sparse eyebrows but there is a simple fix to that. You can fill in those spaces by using a brow pencil or a dark eye shadow that matches your eyebrow color. Now if you are unsure how to create a thicker, younger eyebrow visit a makeup artist to show you how to create this look. Remember that you are going for a natural look here so use short natural strokes and avoid overarching because this will only make you look older! THINK ELIZABETH TAYLOR! Complete this look and you are one young hot momma!