Victoria’s Secret Angels Beauty Tips

Backstage at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, surrounded by gorgeous women in slinky pink robes and lingerie, one thing was clear: These girls are flawless. Not only have they won the genetic lottery, but they’ve also got access to some of the best beauty pros in the industry.

As flaw-free as they may look in catalogues and on the runway, even Angels don’t wake up with those perfectly tousled waves and glowing skin.

Check out some of the tips the Angels themselves shared with us!

 

 Alessandra Ambrosio swears by sunscreen every single day to keep her skin healthy. “After you turn 30, you need to keep your face out of the sun if you want to still work [as a model],” she says ..

It’s important it is to curl your lashes before putting mascara on — it really helps to open up your eyes. Shu Uemura makes a great eyelash curler.

 

To make the illusion that you have fake lashes get a card — like cardboard or a credit card place it behind your eyelashes, and then you use your mascara and push it against it, and then it makes it look like you’ve got a false lash. It’s really good.

 

Always do the contouring and highlight the cheekbones, the eye sockets with a little bronzer… just that, even, kind of makes you look more awake and refined, and you can do in two seconds. That’s something you can do every day.

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Purple Lipstick

Let’s get real here: purple isn’t exactly the shade or color you’d go for if you wanted a lip color that you can sport easily but does that mean you can’t wear this gorgeous, majestic color on your lips anymore. If you’re looking for something unique to add to your makeup collection or if you’re looking for something to add to you makeup look that would help you make a statement, why not give purple lipstick a try? Here are some tips on how to wear purple lipstick in real life.

FIND A SHADE THAT COMPLEMENTS YOUR SKIN TONE – just like any other lipstick color, purple lipstick comes in a wide variation of shades so your mission, really, is not to pick one and make it work but rather to find that one shade that will look really, really good with your skin tone and rock it. Dark, vampy, purple berry colors look great on just about anyone so if you haven’t already found your perfect purple shade yet, you can stick to that for a while.

KEEP THE REST OF YOUR MAKEUP SIMPLE AND FRESH – purple lips are a statement in and of their own so it’s important that you keep the rest of your makeup simple and fresh to avoid having too much going on with your look. When wearing purple lips, opt for a neutral look for the rest of your face. It will keep your face looking bright and lively while also allowing your purple lips to take center stage without looking obnoxious. 

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Angelika

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Natural S.O.S Solutions for EYES

Winter has finally passed and spring has blown in full force, leaving many of us battling the first allergies of the season – and, you know what that means? Tired and puffy eyes. Whether you have itchy, allergy eyes, you’ve had a bit of a cry or you’re just super tired, puffy eyes can be totally frustrating. There are many causes for tired and puffy eyes including: drinking a bit too much the night before, sinus issues, seasonal allergies, struggles with diet, stress, genetics, hormonal changes – you name it – but don’t worry! Here’s a look at some natural treatments for combatting tired and puffy eyes.

Chilled cucumbers. Oldest trick in the book, but you know what? It works! Simply place slices of chilled cumbers over each eye, lay back and relax for a few minutes allowing the enzymes in the cucumbers to do their magic and leave those eyes looking totally refreshed.

Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. It seems water is a solution for so many things, and – truth be told – it is! Staying hydrated is the name of the game when it comes to being in tip top shape, but especially when dealing with puffy eyes. Water flushes the system, moving any sort of fluid retention through and out of the body.

Cold spoons. Sounds like such a simple trick, right? It absolutely is – and it works. Simply chill some metal spoons in the freezer (about 15 mins) and place the rounded part of the chilled spoon against your closed eye. This will relax the blood vessels and tighten the skin around the eye, reducing any signs of puffiness.

Green or black tea. While drinking this tea might also have healing properties, placing warm, soaked tea bags over your closed eyes will help reduce swelling. Be sure to let them cool just a bit before placing them on your eyes!

What’s your secret for tired and puffy eyes? xo

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Keep smiling

So those pearly whites aren’t looking so pearly or white these days and it’s time to find a whitening solution? I totally get it. Our smiles are like the crown jewel of our faces and yellowing teeth isn’t the look that any of us are after. But how do you know which products to choose (there’s so many out there!) And how do you know which products actually work? Well, a lot of this is trial and error – what works for some, may not work for everyone, but I can share my picks for top teeth whitening products that I am a fan of. So, if you’re feeling like veneers aren’t in your immediate future, try a bit of teeth whitening for instant results.

Let the dentist get the job done! If you’re anything like me, you know when to let the professionals do what they do best. If the staining of your teeth runs deeper than surface-level, it may be time to get your dentist involved or at least get his or her professional opinion. Your dentist may be able to offer you LED  technology known as  ZOOM , a procedure that’s easily performed right in the dental chair. While there are versions of this technology that can be done at home, leaving this one to the pros will guarantee the best results. The procedure is pricey, but it only takes about 45 minutes and most patients are thrilled with the results.

Time-tested and natural. Totally inexpensive and used by many throughout the decades, is brushing with baking soda. You probably even have a box of baking soda in the back of the fridge, so this solution could end up costing virtually nothing. Try mixing a little baking soda with water (about a teaspoon of each) to make a homemade paste. Brush twice a day with this mixture and at the end of the week you should see a noticeable brightening and whitening improvement.

The old stand-by, the whitening strips. While historically, these things left behind a less than pleasant taste and an unbearable sensitivity to cold and heat; whitening strips have come a long way in the past few years. If you can stand standing around for 10 minutes a day, every other day or so, for about a week – whitening strips may be the best solution for you.

How about you – have you ever whitened your teeth? What worked best?

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Angelika
www.styleupbyangel.com
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