Espee Satria

Archive for July, 2010

Everybody knows that you should have your own little black dress in your closet. This is for those cocktails and dates where you want to look chic and sophisticated. It’s really a classic. But aside from this, what other pieces should a girl really, really have?

First in our list is the little black dress but of course you don’t wear this every day. You can’t go around town running errands with this on. People will surely laugh at you. On the other hand, a perfect tee will go a long way in making you feel comfortable in running around town on a Saturday afternoon. You can wear it by itself during summer and layer it with vests and jackets during the colder months.

An excellent pair of boot cut jeans is also a lifesaver. Just dress it up with a trendy blouse and you can go out clubbing with your girlfriends in style and comfort. This is certainly wearable all year-round.

Next on our list are jersey knit dresses. They are stylish in different seasons. These dresses are also travel friendly because they don’t really wrinkle and you can just hang it up for a while before wearing them.

A cardigan is also something that can easily top off a tank in summer and a turtleneck in winter. It is versatile and can be used with a lot of different pieces.

High-heel shoes and stylish bags are the next pieces that should round off your pieces and complete your wardrobe.

Every woman has it. That little pouch that contains essential items that she absolutely cannot live without. This is the ubiquitous cosmetic pouch. These days though, it seems that the pouch is becoming more and more like a bag.  The ladies seem to be hauling everything but the kitchen sink. It’s time to break down to the essentials to trim down the bag back to the pouch.

The first essential must have is a concealer. Most everyone needs this to hide blemishes such as discolorations, zits, and dark circles around the eyes. The next essential is foundation or at least some sort of face powder. This is to even out the skin. One in matte would be good. Mascara and eye liners are also important. However, one or two of each will do because you don’t have to bring your entire arsenal everywhere with you.  Then there are the tools for the lips, lip gloss and lip stick. Always bring shades with you that you know go with your skin tone. Next is a compact of eye shadow. Make sure that you have enough variety to carry you through day to night makeup as you never know when you might have a surprise date for the night. It would be good if you are able to find make up that are small enough and made especially for being carried around.

Now, just an important reminder, don’t forget to throw out old make up. These are certainly not part of the must haves.

A nightly beauty regimen has always been espoused by our mothers and grandmothers. Women were raised thinking that it is a crime to go to bed without washing off the day’s makeup and thoroughly cleaning your face. They say that if you don’t take your make up off, you’re going to age faster and it would be much harder to regain it.

So, what are the basics of a nightly regimen? Use a good facial wash to begin your nightly ritual. It would be beneficial if you wash your face twice. This would first remove the makeup and then the second wash would actually cleanse your face. Mascaras and eyeliners are trickier to remove so for this you would need an oil-free remover. This could already come in the form of soft eye-pads that are already pre-soaked in the remover. After this, use a toner to help in making your skin tone more even. Lastly, slather on some moisturizer to retain a dewy look.

Oral hygiene is also an essential part of a nightly beauty regiment. It is very important to floss. They say that it doesn’t really matter if this is done before or after brushing. Then brush your teeth for about two to three minutes. After this, gargle with your favorite mouth wash for about thirty seconds to a minute. Put some lotion on your hands, legs, and feet. This will help in moisturizing them while you sleep. Then, get into your pajamas and it’s off to bed with you.