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2 Choosing the right red lipstick for your skin tone

Choosing the right red lipstick for your skin tone: Simple Guide to choosing a red lipstick for your skin tone. If you’re not sure whether you have cool or warm undertones, I’ll help you figure that out too! (via The Radiance Report)

3 Anti-Feathering Trick for Lipstick

Anti-Feathering Trick for Lipstick: I’m a firm believer in adding this extra step, especially as we get older and lip lines creep up from years of using straws and pursing our lips (mental note: quit straws and anything else that’s harmful ASAP!). There’s nothing attractive about lipstick that has seeped into even the tiniest of lines and started traveling [] (via The Beauty Department)

4 How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Thin Lips

How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Thin Lips: Applying lip liner correctly is quite an easy job, once you know what the right steps are. If you’ve got thin lips, keep on reading to discover the little secrets to applying lip liner like a pro! For giving your lips a more defined look, read how to perfectly apply lip liner on shapeless lips. If you want to make your lips look plumper naturally then remember to outline just outside of your natural lip line. Don’t over do it because it will look unnatural. Pick a color one shade darker than your natural lip color and line gently just outside your Read more (via The Model Stage Blog)

5 A Spring Lip

A Spring Lip: Coming out of Winter and into Spring is my favorite time of the year! Be gone with the vamp and oxblood lips from the past months! There’s so much inspiration everywhere with daffodils popping up, cherry blossoms blooming and azaleas gazing and all can be transferred into makeup choices. There are many gorgeous collections that [] (via The Beauty Department)

6 3D Lip Effect

3D Lip Effect: I love this super quick little tip for a fuller lip! Not only because it tricks the eye into seeing a more voluminous lip, but also because its so, so pretty and makes me happy! Here’s how to pull it off: TOOLS Highlighting powder: You can use a frosted eye shadow or blush, it doesn’t [] (via The Beauty Department)

7 How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Shapeless Lips

How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Shapeless Lips: Learning how to perfectly line your lips is easier than you think! By now you probably know how to choose the right shade of red for your lips based on your skin tone, so now is time to find out how to line those gorgeous lips of yours based on their natural shape. Well start off today with how to apply lip liner on shapeless lips. Start by defining your cupids bow with your favorite shade of lip liner and emphasize your lips natural m shape, just like in the image below. Remember to outline just a little outside the Read more (via The Model Stage Blog)

8 How to Make Your Lips Look Bigger

How to Make Your Lips Look Bigger: I confess. I’m a total cheater. And there’s nothing wrong with the natural shape of our lips! Its just some of us have uneven lips or could benefit from a little volume every now and then. (Remember The 3-D Lip Illusion and The Fuller Lip Effect from my Beautician Magician Series?) I’m not suggesting you [] (via The Beauty Department)

9 How to Make Your Lips Look Fuller

How to Make Your Lips Look Fuller (via Makeup Geek)

10 Pretty Vamp Lip

Pretty Vamp Lip: This beauty how-to is for those of you who’ve always been curious to know if you can pull off a vamp lip but not enough to buy anything. Well get this: all you need is your black kohl eyeliner pencil (yes you heard right!). Its one of the oldest methods in makeup and has quite the [] (via The Beauty Department)

11 Conditioning Your Lips

Conditioning Your Lips: Soft, full lips make your face look healthy and beautiful. But how do you get your lips to look amazing? Start by regularly exfoliating and conditioning your lips to help them look their best. Next, add color and shine to make your lips… (via wikiHow)

12 3 Steps to the Perfect Red Lip

3 Steps to the Perfect Red Lip: Nothing says icon like a signature red lip. It exudes a sense of power and sexiness at the same time and will always be in vogue. But you don’t have to be a superstar to pull off the crimson pout. A bold pop of red will up the sex appeal of anyone’s (via Elle)

13 Yummy Lip

Yummy Lip: I didn’t invent this delicious lip stain from heaven, but thought with Labor Day weekend around the corner, what a perfect time to remind you of it! When you’re throwing your barbeque, don’t forget Kool-Aids REAL purpose to stain your lips of course! It really does work and last. Here’s how: STEP ONE: Pick your flavor [] (via The Beauty Department)

14 How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Full Lips

How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Full Lips: We’ve already learned how to apply lip liner on thin lips and shapeless lips, so today well learn how to perfectly line full lips! So, you want to make your full lips look thinner? Well, Ive got good news for you, its the most simple thing ever! Start off by covering your lips in a thin layer of foundation (this way the lipstick will stay on for longer and it will give your lips a thinner appearance). Next you’ll want to outline your lips just inside their natural edge. Follow up with a matte lipstick and top with a gloss.Read more (via The Model Stage Blog)

15 3 Tips for Perfect Matte Lips

3 Tips for Perfect Matte Lips: Get soft, luscious matte lips without dryness or discomfort. (via Divine Caroline)

16 Lipstick Longevity

Lipstick Longevity: How could I not share with our TBD family my favorite trick for keeping clients lip colors on all night, long past the red carpet? Some steps may seem a little odd, but they’ve worked for me for years, so I confidently know that they’ll work for you too. Here’s all you have to do: [] (via The Beauty Department)

17 Bold Matte Lip

Bold Matte Lip: Look-at-me lips were splashed all over the Fall 2013 runways at New York Fashion Week. We are showing you how to achieve this look in just 5 simple steps. (via Makeup.com)

18 Matte Lip

Matte Lip: Today we welcome back our guest blogger Carissa Ferreri who is sharing her favorite way to turn any lipstick into a matte lipstick. Take it away, Carissa! I pride myself on bargain shopping and getting the most bang for your buck. There are so many makeup products out there and sometimes you just don’t have (via The Beauty Department)

19 Use gold glitter to make any shade metallic

Use gold glitter to make any shade metallic: What it is:A color-saturated, metallic-finish lip tar.What it does:After three years of intensive product development, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics is proud to introduce a new breed of Lip Tar with a metallic finish. Infused with state-of-t (via Sephora)

20 How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Uneven Lips

How to Perfectly Apply Lip Liner on Uneven Lips: We’ve already learned about how to correctly apply lip liner on thin lips, full lips and shapeless lips, and now its time to conclude the series with a tutorial on how to perfectly apply lip liner on uneven lips. Well, if you happen to have uneven lips, this is the way to correctly apply lip liner. Start off by outlining along the natural edge of the fuller half of the uneven lip and continue by outlining a bit outside of the thinner half of the lip. To balance the look, add a little more lipstick to the thinner part of Read more (via The Model Stage Blog)

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What beyond our thought is that these concrete cinder blocks are really cool materials to work with. They are simple in form, but clean-lined and modern. So here we have collected some pretty fun and creative cinder block projects for your home decor. You are surely to get inspiration here. Have fun…..

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1. Pom-Pom Box

All Things Big & Small

2. Tassel Bedskirt

 Tatertots and Jello

3. Moon Clock

Pambula

4. Desk Organizer

 Amy Krist

5. Compass Banner

 Emily

6. Polka-Dot Wall

Taylor Made

7. White Brick Vase

 Say Yes

8. Copper-Trimmed Jewelry Dish

 We Are Scout

9. Bookshelf Trim

 BHG

10. Spool Hook

At Home In Love

11. Mounted Side Table

Poppytalk

12. Welcome Mat

 A Beautiful Mess

13. Chevron Art

Strawberry Chic

14. Berry Baskets

Lovely Indeed

15. Copper Bud Vases

Poppy talk

16. Arrow Jewelry Holder

 Lemonade Makin’ Mama

17. Coffee Filter Wreath

Love Grows Wild

18. Pallet Art

 Naptime is my Time

19. Window Blind

Charming Zebra

20. Tribal Cutting Board

All Things Big & Small

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1. Make a shirt

Recycled Fashion

2. Silk pillows

Ouno Design

3. Turn it into a handbag

A Bullseye View

4. Make sun catchers

Sadie Seasongoods

5. Wrap gifts

Babble

6. Make a quilt

Polka Dot Chair

7. Frame them

Apartment Therapy

8. Fashion a tunic

Lost in Paris

9. Turn it into a camera strap

The Learner Observer

10. Refashion an old shirt

Gypsie Sister

11. Spruce up your bun

Daily Makeover

12. Make a silk jacket

Kendie Everyday

13. Make a stamped scarf

Almost Makes Perfect

14. Make strappy sandals

She Knows

15. Fashion a twisted bracelet

Hello Natural

16. Wear it as a head scarf

Keiko Lynn

17. Make a braided bracelet

Type F

18. Make a wreath

One Fab Day

19. Make it into a bib

Toddah

20. Tie it into a shrug

DIY Confessions

21. Sew them into shorts

A Pair & A Spare

22. Make them into a curtain

Disfunctional Designs

23. Tie around other accessories

Here & Now

24. Adorn your shoes

Stars for Streetlights

25. Bunt them

Lily

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Got a wardrobe full of clothes but still nothing to wear? Yeah, I feel your pain! This is an eternal dilemma women face all the time. If you are like most of us, eventually you get bored with the same outfits you wear. At this very moment you start thinking about buying something new to update your look and keep up with the latest fashion trends. It’s the reason why #1 thing women splurge on is clothing. By and large, you don’t have to waste money on all those fashions straight from the runways. Whether or not you are ready to spend a fortune on all new apparel, there are quite a few ways to revive and renew your old clothing without breaking the bank. So don’t be afraid of being frugal and check out these ideas.

Jazz up your clothes
Adding some embellishments can revive almost any old piece. You have an awful lot of options here: buttons, glitter, fringe, sparkles, bows etc. Wanna transform your old pair of high heel shoes? Not a problem, all you need is a bit of imagination. Find a needle, a bow, some glue and voila. It’s not so complicated as you think.

Belt it
Believe it or not, but properly placed waist belt is an old reliable trick to turn your loose old dress, tunic, shirt or even cardigan into a voguish fashion statement.

Dye it
Dying an old garment can do wonders for styling and creating a fresh piece from things that you love but are not ready to give up on. The procedure is pretty easy, you only have to select a color and follow the instructions on the back of the bottle.

Check your mom’s or granny’s closet
Yep, you got it right, vintage clothes are so trendy now and there’s no better place to look for them than your granny’s closet. I’m sure you’ll find some bold floral dress which can be easily transformed into a stylish scarf. You can go further and revamp it into a skirt or whatever your imagination brings forth. Be ready one or more of granny’s goodies may fit perfectly and you’ll decide to wear it as is.

DIY Polka Dot Jeans
In fact, there are a lot of ways to renew your old jeans and make them fashionable again. You can tie dye jeans, rip them or even add some lace. Polka dot jeans is also a great option, so don’t hesitate and give a new life to your fave denim.

DIY Tied Crop Top
Tied crop top is a great idea for spring or summer. Recycle your old printed t-shirt and look fabulous. It is definitely that kind of thing which will make you feel cool and comfy. It only take a few minutes to create.

DIY elbow patches
Easy to do and it can just make the coolest statement with an old top or jacket. Best of all it can cover up worn areas and give a new lease on life to an otherwise perfect garment.
As elbow patches are back on the fashion scene, here is an idea to add a sparkle to your old shirt or sweater and bring it back to style.

DIY studded cut off shorts
There is nothing like the satisfaction of transforming your old pair of jeans into lovely shorts, but why to stop there? Not only can you add some lace, bows or pin metal studs (both concepts look awesome by the way), but also make some leopard prints or polka dots. Just remember, there are no limits to your imagination.

DIY Balenciaga Crop Top
You also can utilize many things from your boyfriend’s wardrobe. Bet, he has a great deal of wife beater shirts packed in his wardrobe. It’s high time to turn one of them into a sexy new trendy crop top. All you have to find is scissors and an old wife beater. Follow this super easy tutorial and get ready to rock your new outfit this summer.

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Married sex is like the redheaded stepchild of the booty world – at least, according to TV and movies. In that world, married sex is overly lit and played for laughs, whereas all the other kinds of sex – casual sex, new sex, cheating sex, ex sex – get the sultry soundtrack and rumpled sheets.

So we are here to remind you of ten reasons – yes, we managed to come up with ten – why married sex is awesome.

1. You have advanced degrees in each other’s bodies.

You know where to let your hands wander – and where not to. Your partner knows exactly what you like – and what you can’t stand – so you won’t ever again have to figure out a nice way of saying, “What is that weird thing you keep doing with your nose during oral sex? And can you please not do it ever again?”

2. Good sex can happen fast when you need it to.

Those advanced degrees mean that sex doesn’t always need to take an hour. Because five minutes of getting the job done is better than forty-five minutes of ineffectual dilly-dallying, especially when you have to be up with the birds the next morning.

Also, it’s okay to say, “Wanna have sex as soon as my show is finished?” In fact, sometimes that’s all it takes to get in the mood.

3. Sex can be hilarious.

All the stuff that used to mortify you when you were single and dating is now more entertaining than a reel of news bloopers: unexpected bodily emissions (a well-timed queef can be entertaining for days); trying and failing at a complicated position; accidentally getting certain substances in your ear during the money shot; a pillow that keeps getting in your way like an unwelcome third wheel; etc., etc.

4. You can be fully in the moment.

Yeah, yeah, we know there are kids and work problems and dirty laundry and all the usual life stuff that can distract you from good sex. That’s life.

But you’re not distracted by thinking, Does this person really like me? I wonder if I’ll ever hear from them again? I wonder what they think of my boob size/penis size/oral technique? Should I stay the night? Will I climax? Did my partner climax? Did they just wince when I got near their nipples? Where did my nose ring go?

And so on and on and on and on.

5. You make your own normal.

Forget about the Joneses, they’re not sleeping in your bed. When you’re married, you’re each other’s yardstick for what’s “normal.”

If you like sex once a month – and the two of you agree on this – then that’s your normal. If you both like a strict diet of missionary, then that’s cool too. You swing every other Friday with the neighbors? Then it’s just your typical Friday night.

Whatever positions, whatever schedule, whatever approach – whatever works for the two of you is all good, and screw everyone else.

6. Kink works better.

Really naughty sex requires negotiation, communication, and trust. When you’re married, you (should) have these things in spades, and they’re not buzz kills, either!

So you can experiment with bondage, power roles, sharing fantasies, even pain, and it’s much less likely that someone will end up in the emergency room (or in tears)! Plus, the more intimate and domestic and settled your day-to-day life is, the hotter it is to break out the handcuffs at night.

7. STDs are a think of the past (if you’re a monogamous married couple).

So long, condoms. So long, crabs. So long, douchey partners who lie about their sexual history. So long, that late-night panic of, “Is that herpes or just a really big pimple?!”

8. Simultaneous orgasms.

Sure, these aren’t guaranteed with married sex, but the more times you sleep with the same person – someone you love and trust and are committed to – the more likely this is to happen.

You know each other’s timing, each other’s bodies, each other’s hot spots, and you’ll be comfortable bringing vibrating toys to bed to help even the orgasmic playing field. (You are comfortable doing that, yes? Because if you’re not, then you’re not doing married sex right!)

9. You can take each other for granted.

Not that you should do this all the time, but you’re allowed to do it some of the time.

Assuming you have a healthy marriage and you communicate well and often, sex will probably be there for you when you need it – at least at some point, even if it’s not as often as you’d like.

You don’t need to hit the town and hope you get lucky. You don’t always need to shave your legs. You don’t need to suck in your stomach and present your good side.

Warning: If you take married sex (or your married love) for granted too often, you may find married sex less reliable than it used to be!

10. You can get better.

Sex doesn’t automatically get better over time, but it does if you want it to! And having sex doesn’t necessarily make you better at sex – after all, everyone is different in bed – but having sex with the same person, over and over again, absolutely makes you better at having sex with that same person.

In other words, married people have no excuse not to be sex gods and goddesses – at least in the eyes of their spouse!

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The Titan beetle is one of the longest beetles in the world – adult specimens can grow up to 16.7 cm (6.5 in.) in length. This beetle lives in the Amazon rainforests. Especially large dried specimens of the Titan beetle are sought after by collectors and their price may reach $600 and more. Scientists have never found a beetle’s larvae, but it is thought to be about 30 cm (1 foot) long.

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