Thursday, April 19, 2012

7 budget tips on saving money when planning your wedding

Wow with too many friends getting married and having been the bridesmaid; finally it's your turn! He has asked you to marry him. But with very little money how are you going to have an amazing wedding now?

Seven Tips in no real order to save you money when planning your wedding.
1- one of the best ways is cut back your guest list. Think about only those who are the most important and don't feel you have to invite anyone out of obligation.
2- do your own makeup. There are simple products like Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer that can give you lashes as if you spend lots of money on eyelashes. Even better than fake lashes. Visit http://overallbeauty.com to get yours.
3- have everyone do each others nails and toes. You can't share makeup but you can share nail polish. Think of a simple pale pink or nudes. You want your photos to look amazing years from now.
4-have a morning or early afternoon wedding. Saves money on having brunch instead a full dinner with everything a dinner would have. Times by X number of people it can really add up.
5- serve only champagne or wine instead of a full bar. Have self- serve so there is no need for a bartender either.
6- you can save money by just have a wedding in less popular wedding months. Think about months like Feb. or Nov. instead.
7-prices for having a outdoor wedding vary depending on the region. Look are places outside big cities. If possible check with your friends to see who may have a big backyard.
Hope these tips help!
Copyright 2012 Kim Snyder
Look for deals on your makeup needs and nail polish at http://overallbeauty.com. Follow my other blog at http://thoughtsofbeauty.com


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Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Picking the Right Makeup Bag for You

If you don’t care for a bulky makeup case (usually metal) yet you want to keep your makeup collection as organized as possible, you can opt in to buying a makeup bag. These days most makeup bags come in trendy styles and colors.
There are some makeup bags that can even pass up for a fashionable handbag. The best part about makeup bags is, they are more portable and convenient. If you want to carry just the basic beauty essentials while you’re on the go, then a makeup bag is the best idea for you.
What is a makeup bag? It can look small yet spacious enough to carry the basics such as eye shadows, lipstick or lip gloss, blush, mascara, and a compact press powder with a mirror, even a few makeup brushes if need be.
Since there are hundreds in the market to choose from, it would be better to know the important things to consider in getting the right makeup bag for yourself. A makeup bag is designed to carry limited amount of makeup. That is why it usually carries just the basics in beauty everyday essentials. Although it is generally small, makeup bags also come in different sizes. And its size usually affects its price.
Thus, in choosing a makeup bag, consider first the number of makeup items you generally carry with you everyday. Get the one that would exactly fit all your makeup items in such a way that it wouldn’t overcrowd and eventually strain the bag. Choosing makeup bags that have special inside pockets for a particular type of makeup would also be a practical choice.
The Makeup Matte is one type of makeup bag. It works great for those who use mineral makeup, with its pockets it can carry all that you need. Getting a makeup bag with pockets not only does it save you more space but keep your makeup items more organized and easy to find. Just imagine the hassle of emptying the entire bag just to find a small makeup item because it has no special pocket. So always consider the functionality of the makeup bag before purchasing.
Finally, choose a makeup bag that has good quality material that won’t easily tear. Aside from being sturdy, make sure that the material is also easy to clean. Nylon and vinyl- made makeup bags are often the popular choice because of its flexibility, and sturdiness. It can also be easily cleaned by just wiping it with a damp cloth.
There are some makeup bags that are handcrafted, they make great gifts as well. Don’t forget that price and brand is not an assurance of the quality of the makeup bag. Just because it has a brand name on the makeup bag doesn't make it any better or worse.
There are more affordable bags that sport the same quality as the branded ones. Always be critical and wise in buying and always keep in mind that size, functionality,and material are what really matter in choosing the right makeup bag for your precious makeup essentials. If you tend to carry your makeup around with you in a pastic baggy its time to look into getting yourself a makeup bag. I hope these tips help you on deciding which is the best type for you.

Thursday, December 08, 2011

What this for? Nail what?

I just got these in the mail. The little spoon like things remove. It clicks open so you can take the little spoons out.


-I played around with one to see what I thought of it. I think it's a type of nail wheel?



Not the best photos cause I am on my iTouch doing this. Was thinking of offering them as another choice but I'm not sure yet. Http://overallbeauty.com I put Christmas nail decals to see what would happen.

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Nail polish crazy days

It has been so wild the past few days! Ozotic shipment came in, then my Glitter Gals came in. It's was little bottles of Lizard Belly all in a row. We still have a few left. Check them out here: http://overallbeauty.com/catalog/nails-glitter-polish-c-193_176.html
I keep trying to give the website updated on how many we have of each. But that changes like almost hourly. Lol
Been having a really fun chat by email about men wearing polish. This guy bought a few BB Nail Polish for Men and has been trying to get his girlfriend to wear it too. I think wearing polish is better than getting a tattoos of a girls name right? What do you do if you break up? Just odd thoughts from a very happy tired website owner. :)



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Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Eye Shadow - Top 12 Tips On How To Apply It Perfectly

Your makeup is as important to your finished look as the clothing you wear, in fact, it can actually be more important. We've all spotted women who didn't have a clue how to apply their eye shadow. But we've also saw women who know how to apply it properly and they look put together and beautiful. Don't you want to be one of those women? Of course - and we are going to give you some top tips so you can do just that.

Great news - putting your eye shadow on correctly really isn't difficult at all. It really is just a matter of finding the right technique and look for you and your personal style. Don't worry if it takes a few tries to get it right. Check out these tips:

1.
Always apply a base coat on your eyes just as you do to the rest of your face. Loose power works or you can apply your foundation to the eye area. It gives a nice even palette to work with.

2.
Blend, blend, and then blend some more. I can't stress this enough. Try an experiment. Blend one eye and then just use a brush and apply the other eye. You'll instantly know what I'm talking about and you'll never forget to blend again.

3.
If you want dramatic eyes, take your eye shadow brush, dip it into water, and then into the shadow, then apply. It will give you a much deeper, dramatic color.

4.
If you have blue eyes, wear purple, violet, taupe, gray, deep blue, and black. Funky colors include fuchsia, turquoise, and silver.

5.
If you have green eyes, wear purple, plum, forest green, brown, and khaki. Funky colors include light green, gold, and bright purple.

6.
If you have brown eyes, wear champagne, copper, brown, apricot, khaki, and beige. Funky colors include royal blue, tangerine, hand hot pink.

7.
Everyone can wear navy, powder blue, and charcoal. Fun colors include silver.

8.
Apply a lighter shadow in the inner corner of the eye to reflect and make your eyes look younger.

9.
If you want your eyes to appear larger, use a light color on the inner corner, and a darker shade in the middle of the eye area.

10.
Practice until you get the application of your eye shadow down to a science. When you get good, your make up will look more natural and more polished.

11.
Apply your dark shadow only to the eyelids from the lash line to the crease in the eyelid. Apply your medium shadow from just below the eyelid crease to the brow bone.

12.
Highlight along the brow bone. Doing it this way will make your features stand out naturally and beautifully.

So there you have it. With these top tips you now know how to apply your eye shadow so you will look your best.

Remember that while you're practicing all these steps, that you should take notice of what works best for you. Practice by yourself, or practice with a friend if you find it easier to ask someone else's opinion.

And one more thing. If you make your face more youthful looking with wrinkle creams that gives results, then any make up that you have will be so much more effective.

So go for it and get gorgeous right away!

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Magic lash is coming back!!

Can't believe Magic Lash Eyelash Enhancer is going to be back in stock on tuesday! It seems it's been forever waiting for Magic Lash would be back !!
Now I have been having fun creating mineral eye shadows all based on The Road Going Nowhere. We only have three colors created so far, I'm waiting on my ingreidents that I should be getting in a few days. I was counting numbers of orders waiting, oh my gosh I got at least 30 orders!!
I need to get busy getting samples of Overall Beauty Minerals ready for my Magic Lash orders. I might be sending then colors not available yet. Have a great Sunday!
If you use CB333 you can take 3.00 off your 30.00 order at http://overallbeauty.com :)