Mariana Jewelry

Creating jewelry since 1997, the artist and jewelry designer has been creating amazing pieces using bold colors mixed with different textures. Know for her amazing pieces all over the world, you can find Mariana Jewelry on several different websites, including The Lamp Stand. Stock up on great jewelry fashions including Mariana Necklaces, Mariana Bracelets, Mariana Earrings, and beautiful Mariana Pendants. 

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Jewelry makes a great addition to any wardrobe! Here are some fun tips on wearing different jewelry pieces. Try to pair great jewelry pieces that coordinate with your outfit. If you are wearing a neutral colored outfit, than you will want to choose something bright and colorful, like pictured above. Choose a long necklace to elongate your neckline, creating a long lean slender look. If you are looking for an elegant look go for just one classic piece of jewelry. 

photo credit to The Scoop La

http://thescoopla.com/1814/mariannas-jewelry-featured-at-exotifits-1st-anniversary-sept-7th

As quoted on Oprah "When shopping for earrings, you should always consider the shape of your face: Pendants look best when your face is a round or square. Studs, buttons and short drop earrings offset a long or oval face. Hoops are always a good choice." Find great Mariana Jewelry pieces today and start adding to your jewelry collection. 

Read more: http://www.oprah.com/style/How-to-Accessorize-and-Shop-for-Jewelry#ixzz2MDKTG436

A Massage Relaxes my Body and Mind

As most of you know, I'm all about skin care, beauty, and taking care of myself. This is evident in the several blog postings I write about DIY beauty products that can be made at home. Almost everything that is bought in the store when it comes to skin care can be made at home for cheaper AND with a lot healthier ingredients.

There are of course, as with everything, a few exceptions. One of these is massage. This is something that I go and get done about every other week. Getting a regular massage is one of the best things that I can do for my body AND my mind, believe it or not! I feel so relaxed after I get a massage at my go-to day spa in Orange County. I can feel relaxation take over my mind and body. I am less tense, less stressed, and have so much more energy when I keep up with a regular massage schedule. It decreases the toxins in my body and helps to alleviate stress.

Homemade Eye Cream

As most of you know, I'm all about using homemade and natural products. I've learned more than I wanted to about some ingredients that they put in creams and products that they sell in stores.

You need only TWO ingredients to make this fantastic eye cream and you will see so many benefits to it! It's also a lot less expensive than the creams available in the stores. Plus, you know what is in it!

Vitamin E is an essential part of skin care. It is an antioxidant (it protects the skin from UV light, pollution, drugs, and other free radicals that damage skin cells). It also plays a role in anti-aging by reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Vitamine E also reduces stretch marks and age spots. It's practically magical!

Find a small jar (about an ounce). Fill it with coconut oil and warm it in the microwave for a couple of seconds until it is liquid. Take three vitamin E capsules and poke a hole in them to release the liquid in them and pour into the melted coconut oil. Use a toothpick to stir the mixture together and place into the refrigerator until it is solid again!

Hot, Trendy Plus Size Prom Dresses

Photo Credit: Seventeen Magazine

Kiki Palmer

http://www.seventeen.com/parties/prom/celebrity-prom-dresses#slide-29

Check out some of the hottest trends hitting Seventeen Magazine in 2013. You can find hot and trendy plus size dresses at Pacific Plex that are celebrity inspired.  Your body type should not restrict you from getting hot prom dresses in the latest styles and fashions. Whether you are a size extra small or a size 3X Pacific Plex has you covered. Check out these look a like dresses {see below} similar to the one above worn by Kiki Palmer. 

Pacific Plex offers plus size prom dresses that are celebrity inspired, so you too can look like the stars. Make a killer entrance in these stunning beaded and taffeta bubble mini dresses. 

Prom is something that I remember looking forward too. My mom and three sisters {lots of opinions} took me shopping and I tried on several dresses until I found " THE ONE"! I bought all the accessories like shoes, and jewelry. My friends and I than hit the local tanning salon and got a nice golden tan! Don't forget to make your appointment to get your hair done, {this was my favorite part!!} there are plenty of salon's that provide great up-do's. Check out Seventeen Magazine's "Find Your Perfect Prom Hairstyle". My friends and I made so many great memories that night. Happy Prom Shopping to you!!

Use a Primer to Keep Your Foundation on All Day Long

One of the most important things to remember about foundation application is not in the actual foundation itself. Are you surprised? I sure was when I first heard this. And then I tested out this theory because I was quite surprised and shocked, and I'll admit that I didn't believe it at first.

I tried this fix and perfect primer by Rimmel at first because it's inexpensive--I got it for less than $8 at Ulta! I didn't want to try something from a department store until I knew that I liked using primer. I tried this for one week and I couldn't believe the difference as to how my face looked after a day of work, errands, and more! It even lasted all night when we went out for drinks last weekend. I love that when I use this, it looks like my foundation is fresh all night long. I topped the primer with Clinique Perfectly Real Makeup, which is the foundation that I usually use. Give the primer a try and see what you think--if you don't like it, what do you have to lose?