Darla Shine's Happy Housewives Club Beauty & Fashion

She Bangs

admin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:35:27 +0000

With a new season comes the need to change things up a bit. A easy way to change your hairstyle is to add bangs. Bangs (or a fringe) can give you a different look quickly. Bangs can do almost as much for your face as makeup. Depending on the cut of the bang, you can give you a younger look or more sultry look.

Bangs also let you change your look without sacrificing your length. A short bang with long hair is always in style. Maybe you like the versatility that a bang gives. Depending on the length of the bang, you can sometimes push it off to the side, with a clip or hairband.

Some of the different types of bangs; wispy and mess, blunt and sleek, or angled.

Want to give it a try? Here’s how you can do it yourself at home.

Wash and dry your hair
Use a large mirror -preferrably a bathroom mirror
Decide what style bang you would like.
Part the area you want for the bang - don’t pull on hair
Use a sharp pair of scissors
Starting from the middle of the bang, begin to cut from the middle of the bang towards the ear, repeat for the other side.
Try to snip a little at a time, don’t cut big hunks of hair.

If your unsure of how long you want your bang to be, start off with a very long bang, try it for a while then cut it shorter if you’d like. You’re going to look so good with these bangs…here’s to a fresh looking you!

Do you want to be a sexy housewife?

admin — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:15:46 +0000

The children are back at school, now you have plenty of time to make sure that you’re purchasing products on sale. Check out whats on sale this week. Let us know how you saved your family money, while looking great.

CVS

Covergirl - all Outlast cosmetics - Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Neutrogena - Mineral Sheers - $9.99
Neutrogena - Moistureshine lipsheer - $5.99
Neutrogena - Healthy Volume Mascara - $5.99
Physicians Formula - Powder or Bronzer - $9.99

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Only in America

admin — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:10:41 +0000

A mom like us with her baby on her hip could be the next Vice President… but, let’s help her get fashionable!

First Day of School Fashion

admin — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:46:17 +0000

While getting the children ready for the first day of school, lets not forget about mama. I’m sure like myself, the last time many of you experienced your own ‘first day of school’ was many years ago. However, you still want to look fab for the children’s first day. Not to worry, here are a few ways you can set a trend, making getting dressed to take the kids to school, beautiful and hassle-free.

If you can, why not sneak a few new items into the cart while shopping for the kids. A new tee shirt in a fresh color instantly makes you look pulled together. For a small amount of money you can update your look. A new shirt can cost as little as 5 or 6 dollars, if you want and can spend more, why not? A wrap dress is always a good investment. You can wear it many different ways. Dress it down with some simple wedge heels or dress it up for a date with a classic pair of pumps and some lots of jewelry.

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This week in Beauty

admin — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:30:15 +0000

There are some great sales this week. Be sure to stock up on the things you use the most.

CVS

Revlon - all cosmetics - Buy 1 Get 1 free
Almay - all eye cosmetics - Buy 1 Get 1 free
Rimmel - all mascara - Buy 1 Get 1 free
NYC - all cosmetics - Buy One get One 50% off
Maybelline - Mineral Power cosmetics - $6.00
Palmers - all skin care - Buy One Get One 50% off
Dove - Body Wash - $4.99
Dove - Bar Soap - $2.99
Gold Bond - lotion or medicated powder - $7.99
Skintimate - shaving gel - $2/4.00
Garnier - Fructis shampoo, conditioner, styler - 3/$10
VO5 - shampoo, conditioner - $0.77
Garnier - Nutrisse or 100% Color - $5.00
Clairol - Hydrience hair color - $5.99
Clairol - Natural Instincts hair color - $5.99

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Makeup Bag Makeover

admin — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:22:36 +0000

The dog days of summer are on the way out and some of the items in your makeup bag should be right behind!

You’ve rocked a fabulous look all summer long. The sun streaked hair, the bronzed cheeks, the glossy lips - you looked cute. Now its time to get ready for autumn. I know what you’re thinking - Tiffany, I don’t want to throw away EVERYTHING in my makeup bag, what things can I use into the next season? What things absolutelyhave to go and what should I add? Don’t panic, here I am to answer all of your questions. Lets get started

Toss:

Mascara: This needs to be replaced every 2 to 3 months. It gets dry, gets a funky scent and is a breeding ground for bacteria.

Bright color makeup: Those bright colors like coral and bright pinks are cute..for the summer. They don’t translate as well in the fall and winter. Toss’em

Bronzer: The shimmery goddess look worked well in summer, but you need a new look for autumn.

Pastel shade: Those bumblegum shades of nailpolish and eyeshadow, pretty for summer, no good for autumn (more…)

See You in September!

admin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:00:32 +0000

With autumn rapidly approaching, the time has come to begin preparing our beauty routine for this season. I hate saying ‘goodbye’ to summer hair and flip flops as much as the next gal. Much like the children on their first day of school, I like to look and feel amazing once the calendar reads ‘September’. Here are a few ways you can begin to prepare for autumn, give them a try.

SCRUB-A-DUB

Your feet have taken a beating. You’ve been wearing flip flops everywhere since the end of April and now your feet show the damage. Dry, cracked heels, not very attractive. Everyday, be sure to use a pumice during your bath time. The pumice will get rid of your cracked heels in no time. Be sure not to neglect the sides of your feet, they need a good scrub as well.

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This Week in Beauty

admin — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:00:55 +0000

With the beginning of school right around the corner, we’re all looking for good deals. Here is whats on sale this week. Don’t forget to find the items you love and stock up on them at a good price.

Happy Shopping!

CVS

Revlon Makeup - Buy 1 Get 1 Free
Neutrogena - all cosmetics 40% off regular price
L’Oreal - all lip color - $6.99
L’Oreal - Telescopic, Voluminous and Bare Naturale Mascara - $5.99
L’Oreal - all foundation, powder, blush or concealer - Buy One Get One 50% off
Sally Hansen - All cosmetics - Buy one Get one 50% off
Lumene - All skin care - Buy 1 get 1 free
Neutrogena - Deep Clean, Healthy Skin or Pore Refining Facial cleanser, scrub or toner - $5.99
Neutrogena - Moisturizer - $8.99
Neutrogena - Pink Grapefruit wash, cleanser or scrub - $6.99
Neutrogena - Wave power cleanser - $11.99
Ponds - Cleansing, dry skin cold cream, towelettes - $5.99
Dove - Facial cleanser, day lotion, cleansing pillows or cloths - $4.99
TRESemme - all products - $2.99
Revlon - ColorSilk hair color - 2/$5.00
Ellin LaVar - shampoo, conditioner, styler - $4.99
L’Oreal - Studio or Vive Pro shampoo, conditioner or styler 3/$10.00
Sunsilk - all hair care - Buy 1 Get 1 free

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Look Great at the Bus Stop

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:00:23 +0000

Where’s my lunch box? Can I have pancakes for breakfast? Did anyone see my math homework? I think Spike wet the carpet. Where are my keys?

Does this sound familiar? I’m sure everyone’s home sounds like this on any given school day. What with trying to get lunches made, husbands off to work and kids off to school, the start of your day can get very hectic.

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This week in Beauty

admin — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:00:53 +0000

There are several good sales this week. Be sure to stock up on the products you love the most, its best to buy them on sale for when you need them

Week of August 10-16

CVS

Covergirl - all lip color - Buy 1 get 1 free
L’Oreal All HIP lip, eye or face cosmetics - Buy One Get One 50% off
Physicians Formula Organic wear - Buy One Get One 50% off
Maybelline - All foundation, powder, blush, concealer, mascara - Buy One Get One 50% off
Covergirl - All mascara, liner, eye shadow - Buy One Get One 50% off
Olay - Daily facials 30 ct, cleanser or foaming wash - $4.99
Jergens - Moisturizer Natural glow - $4.99
Sea Breeze - Buy 1 Get 1 free
Cetaphil - Cleanser, lotion or daily facial moisturizer $9.99
Dove - shampoo, conditioner 12-16oz - $3.99
Aussie - shampoo, conditioner 13.5-16oz - $2.99
L’Oreal - Preference Hair color - $6.99

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