Beauty

Ultimate Guide to Skincare

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There are several small trivial things we tend to do that affect our skins more than we think. Our faces have such sensitive skin, yet we tend to not treat it the way it deserves to be treated!

I’ve combined this little list of a few things you can do, to make sure you love and care for your skin while you’re home, waiting for things to become better so you can resume work or studies. Think of it as a little break for your skin to rejuvenate before it’s time for you to leave the house again!

  • Microfiber towels – the BIGGEST mistake almost everyone (including me, till about a year ago) makes is using the same towel for your face and body. Bath towels have abrasive, hard fibers to soak up water easily and quickly, which are very harmful for the soft skin on the face. ALWAYS use a separate, soft towel for your face.
  • Only pat dry, no rubbing! – always pat dry your face with a soft towel. When you rub your face to dry it, you pull your skin more than you realize or even intend to! This leads to aging the skin easily and creating damage.
  • Skincare routine – if you haven’t already, incorporate a skincare routine in your life ASAP! Morning or night, whichever suits you, both are fine as well. This will make sure your skin stays healthy and beautiful! (there’s no thing such as too much skincare!)
  • Masks – sheet masks, peel off masks, magnetic masks – there’s so much to choose from! Use one that suits your skin type the most. Using them once a week is the most common way, but it also depends of the type of mask you use. Once you find your holy grail and you’re good to go!
  • STAY AWAY FROM HARSH SCRUBS – yes, those walnut and apricot scrubs are very attractive and popular to use, and they leave your skin SO smooth after just one use. The truth is that they are not helping you. The shells in them cause micro tears in your skin (aka making it feel soft because it exposes under layers of the skin) and cause great damage. Make sure you always use gentle scrubs and exfoliators.
  • Moisturize!! – there are several skin textures and types and there are double the number of moisturizers for every type! It is very important for you to determine your skin type before you choose any product. ALWAYS choose a moisturizer according to your skin type!

DIY Face Masks

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Breakouts and dull lifeless skin is something that bothers everyone time to time. Now it’s true that we can’t go out and buy ourselves our favorite clay or sheet masks to get ride of these, or go get a good treatment for our skin. But its ALSO true that we have more than enough things at home in our kitchens and refrigerators to help us!

Natural ingredients catch our attention when they are in products, right? So why don’t we make simple masks for our faces at home with these ingredients?!

Cleansing Mask

In a bowl mix together yogurt (dahi), turmeric powder (haldi) and honey. Apply the mixture to you face and let it dry. Wash off with lukewarm water, using circular motions.

Moisturizing Mask

One word – mayonnaise. Your favorite condiment will also turn into you favorite mask! Just apply it all over your face and let it sit for about 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cool water.

Brightening and Anti-wrinkle Mask

Mash up 2-3 strawberries in a bowl and add some honey. Apply on the face and leave for 15-20 minutes, or until its dry. Wipe away gently with a damp towel.

Scrubbing Mask

Mix together in a bowl some granulated sugar, lemon juice and water until its a thick paste. Scrub the face gently for smooth soft skin and rinse off with lukewarm water.

The Power of Statement Jewelry

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Jewelry is an essential part that has the power to make or break an outfit. It is easy to go over board with it sometimes, but the other side to it is wear what you love if three bracelets and four rings is your jam, do you!

If you are not a stacking all pieces person, or not a LOT of jewelry person, then statement jewelry is the next best thing for you! There are so many stunning pieces out there that can elevate an outfit all alone. A big chunky necklace or a pair of chandelier earrings alone will tie your whole look together.

Statement Necklaces –

They tend to be colorful, with vibrant hues and lots of attention to detail, they sit on your neck well and grab all the attention. You can style a plain outfit with these in a great way.

Here are a few of my own statement necklaces –

More options you can shop for –

Shop on Pipa Bella at – https://www.pipabella.com/product/default/2086

Statement Earrings –

If you’re an earring person, then you can choose statement earrings for your outfits. Pulling your hair back in a sleek do is an option, this way you can bring more attention to your earrings.

Here are some of my statement earrings –

More options you can shop for –

Shop on Pipa Bella at – https://www.pipabella.com/product/default/4517
Shop on Pipa Bella at – https://www.pipabella.com/product/default/4648

Check out my Instagram page on how to style Statement Jewelry! @tbb.blog – https://www.instagram.com/tbb.blog/

Hoops, The Ultimate Accessory!

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The fact that I’m writing a whole blog post solely dedicated to hoops most likely tells you how I feel about them! I personally believe hoops have enough power to transform any outfit. Casual t-shirt and jeans? Throw on a pair of gold hoops and you’re ready for the day! Boring black dress? Throw on a pair of embellished hoops and you’re ready to party! There are enough styles of hoops that there is one for everyone (in my case, every style is my style!!). Here’s a few types so you can choose which one is your favorite-

Regular Casual Hoops

These are good for everyday use, for college or for work depending on what size of hoops you prefer. You could wear really small ones or a medium size that are practical for every day use. A great option to make your regular hoops NOT SO REGULAR is to opt for a neon color if you’re willing to add a pop of color.

Geometric Hoops

These are the type that have started to get a lot of attention of late. For everyone wants to stand out through fashion, hence the love these get. You can get hoops shaped like a square, triangular and even hexagons or octagons!

Embellished Hoops

Hoops with pearls, shells and other things have been becoming a new favorite. These can be used for traditional outfits or to add an oomph that regular plain hoops won’t be able to.

Statement Hoops

These hoops tend to look out of the box and at times are the only accessory your outfit needs! Teardrop or heart shaped hoops, half crescent moon like hoops can be a part of this category.

Bigger than usual Hoops

I will be honest here, I consider these to be a REGULAR size hoop for myself! Yes, it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but they elevate any outfit by TEN TIMES! They add a different touch to your whole look, gives you the look of someone who’s daring with their fashion.

Drop Hoops

A dangly style of hoop, the hoop is formed below the ear unlike normal hoops. This elongates the face and adds a different touch to the normal life hoops!

I feel like you’re living, and then you put on a pair of hoops and you’re ready to TAKE ON THE WORLD! Hope your find your favorite hoops if you haven’t already!