Category: honeymoon travel

Stunning honeymoon destinations do not have to cost an arm and a leg, and as a matter of fact, if you are able to wisely budget and plan ahead, you may be able to still pay the gradually increased costs related to a memorable wedding and afford a wonderful honeymoon! The current trend is a sad one: many a couple must choose between having a fun filled receptions with all of their friends and family present, or instead skimp on the reception and perhaps not invite as many people, but therefore be able to afford at least a weekend getaway for their first few days as a married couple.

Even as stunning weddings are an important aspect of a couple’s new life together, it is the importance of honeymoon destinations as memory builders which cannot be stressed sufficiently! While a nice party with all the trappings is fun and would be nice to have, the fact that the memories you make together during the honeymoon will help to bond you together is of vital importance cannot be denied. Once life returns to being business as usual, you will need these joint memories to help you make it through the rough spots.

As we age our body, hair and of course facial appearance changes. So it’s isn’t out of the ordinary to find that the cosmetics which looked great in our teens, 20’s & 30’s is now not nearly as flattering as it should be. The time has come to up date and modernise your look. How you apply your make-up and the colours you choose can be just as effective at turning back the clock as some of the expensive get older-defying make-up products. Do not despair, you won’t look like some ancient teenager dabbling in the latest trends, there are some fantastic products on the market designed specially for the more mature woman.

SKIN: As we get older it is a fact that the tone, texture and elasticity of our skin alters. This is particularly noticeable on our faces with the appearance of wrinkles, an over all dullness to our complexion and a less defined jawline. But all of these can be either corrected or hidden with the aid of Primers! Primers are the initially line of defence in our anti-ageing battle. If you only choose one new product I would urge you to opt for a primer. These act as down below bases to illuminate, brighten and tighten the skin. They are used down below the foundation to smooth, firm and plump up the skin, like a mini face lift without the knife. Appropriate of all they can be used on their own or below your favourite existing foundation. A great tip is to mix them with your foundation to give it an anti-ageing lift.

This look is just best for someone who doesn’t wear much make-up but wants to look polished on the day. Or for someone who wants an underplayed look. Celebrity example – Jennifer Anniston Begin with the right foundation for your skin tone if you need it, or skip straight to the Concealer Palette To give your complexion more radiance apply Skin Illuminator in Champagne before foundation or concealer. EYES – Apply Crystal Taupe Eye Shine just to the lids. – Accent the outer corners with the Powder Pencil in Brown Suede. – Highlight under the arch of the brows with the lightest shade from the Toffee Trio. – Finish off with Waterproof Mascara in Black CHEEKS – Using the Face Trio in Toffeedot the middle shade from the Trio along your cheekbones and blend with fingertips. Now using brush #2 from the Brush Set, sweep the powder from the Trio over the cheeks. This really helps your blush look good all day. Use the lightest shade from the Trio to accent the tops of your cheekbones. Add Waterproof mascara in Black. LIPS – Apply Lip Base first to keep your lip colour on longer. – Define the shape of your lips with the Natural Lip Pencil – Finish off with a touch of Not Too Nude lip duo. Apply the Not Too Nude liquid lip colour first then follow with a touch of gloss. Complete the look with a dusting of Universal Yellow Powder just on your t-zone.