How To Get Plump Lips Using Only Makeup

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Ok so we have all been there. How to get plump lips? What are Kylie Jenner's lip tricks? How can I get my lips to look fuller? Have you been looking for tricks to make your lips look fuller? Well you are not alone. Get those pouty looking lips now with this amazing pouty lip tutorial.

Now I know alot of people do not believe that you can get fuller looking lips, but you really can and all you have to use are a few simple make up techniques to get that look you are craving! Blast your friends away when they see how great you look. Make men weak in the knee's with your new, fierce pout.

Step One:

Prep, start with a fresh slate by using a concealer to blend your lips with the rest of your skin. This allows you to really be able to work with a blank canvas and apply as much make up that makes you happy.

Step Two:

Line, now do not get really carried away, but take a lip liner that is super close to the color of your natural lip and apply it just outside the perimeter of your lips. This will make your lips look larger than they really are, and is the start to your plump lips!

Step Three:

Apply color, using a nude lip stick & preferably a lip brush, color in your lips inside the lip liner you just applied. 

Step Four: 

Finishing touches, apply a clear gloss to add moisture and give your lips that sheen, because shiny always looks bigger and this will also seal your lips and keep the make up from wearing off as fast.

Plump lips are seriously that simple! 

The Ultimate Vitamin Beauty Guide for Your Health & Body

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Ever wonder how to get healthy hair from vitamins? Are you confused as to what vitamins will help skin glow again? Look no further, as I have put together the ultimate guide for vitamins and the information that you have been looking for! This is a post I have been wanting to do for a while, as I always get questions on how to improve your health and body without all the hassle of products, operations & gimmicks. I will say now, that the number one way to improve any part of your body is to give it the correct vitamins it needs to be healthy and vibrant.

A lot of women face basic problems everyday. Their skin isn't glowing anymore, their hair is dull and lifeless, fingernails don't hold up as much anymore. Now you may think this only holds true for older women, but that isn't always so. If you are putting bad things into your body or not giving your body what it needs to prosper, you will start to notice a lag in your appearance. Just like eating the right foods, your body needs certain vitamins, so below I will list all the essentials as well as their benefits!!

1. Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin A is like natures version of an antioxidant and is very helpful in the production and renewal of skin cells. As an antioxidant, its very useful in detoxing bad things out of your body. If you are about to go on a diet, make a health change, or start a work out, vitamin A is a great way to purify your body and get rid of harmful toxins in the skin. Like I mentioned before, vitamin A is GREAT for skin problems like lack of luster, winkles and discoloration.

I would say the biggest benefit though, is to your eyes. Vitamin A plays a big part is helping your eyes adjust to light, keeping your eyes moist & helping poor eye sight; my recommendation is to try it out if you are experiencing any of these problems. Vitamin A usage has also been linked to helping reduce the onset of Alzheimer's Disease. Vitamin A can be found in abundance in the following foods: spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes & melons. 

2. Vitamin B Complex

So like, with all the vitamin ''B''s out these, I'm grouping this little family together. That being said, vitamin B is a great, wonderful tool to use to help keep your mind and memory sharp, as well as many other uses. I couldn't possibly name them all, but this is a great ''in general'' vitamin to use for countless reasons. It's rumored that this miracle vitamin not only helps brain development, but can also boost your mood and help with a number a heart problems as well as heart disease prevention. 

As a health and beauty aspect, vitamin B complex is the stuff to use if your skin is saggy or unshapely. Vitamin B adds firmness to your skin, giving that youthful look many women spend thousands on. I'm being serious, a lot of people will go out and spend thousands on these insane creams and wacky procedures, when in all reality, the proper intake of vitamins in all the need (in most cases). Yeast, eggs & veggies are chalked full of Vitamin B.

3. Vitamin B6 (Folic Acid)

I'm not going to spend a lot of time on this one, but I bet you don't know what Folic Acid is? If you have ever been pregnant, that I can assure you have plenty of the stuff laying around. Yes, I am talking about prenatal vitamins! I just wanted to throw this one in their, because I personally swear by this stuff. If you want to increase hair and nail growth, strength and sheen, than this is the stuff!!

4. Vitamin D

Also known as the ''sunshine vitamin'' because it is produced when you skin absorbs good old sunny rays! Vitamin D is huge in relevance to the maintenance of your bones. As we age our bones grow weaker and this is a big problem for women later on in life. With the risk of osteoporosis, its a good idea to take a proactive step now. Adding extra vitamin D will ensure your bones stay strong for years to come! 

Another benefit, which your probably guessed, is the lovely things than will happen with your skin! Like the radiance of the sun, your skin will simply glow with youthfulness and rich color. You will also notice your skin will be more supple and soft! You can find an abundance of vitamin D in the following foods: egg yolk, salmon, shrimp & fortified yogurt. 

5. Vitamin E

Though useful to have, you can find the same benefits as the vitamin B complex without having to add the extra dose to your system. Vitamin E is great for those who are looking for just a little bit of a added boost for your skin, as it to is an antioxidant and will help with healthy skin production. You can vitamin E in leafy, green veggies.

6. Vitamin H

More commonly known as biotin, vitamin H helps your body quickly break down fats and proteins and turn them into energy! You heard me, vitamin H is nature's version of Red Bull, but I doubt it will give your wings. On a more serious note, this is a great supplement to take in conjunction with a diet as it will help your body work harder at producing energy as well as keeping it all healthy. Of course this is amazing for your hair and nails, as are most other vitamins, but this one is a little different. Vitamin H is a great way to combat hair loss, and even dermatitis! 

I always try to look for healthier ways to get the benefits my body needs to function properly and this one is great for overall health and well being, it will keep you looking and feeling great. You can find tons of Vitamin H in the following foods: peanut butter, whole grains, eggs and liver (yucky for most, but just adding it to the list)

7. Vitamin K

Finally, we get to the most magical vitamin on the list. Simply but, vitamin K works wonders for the skin. When applied topically, you can use it to treat spider veins, bruises, burns & even stretch marks. Yea, you heard that right, 'gets rid of stretch marks'. It also does all that amazing stuff like keep your skin firm and glowing. You can find vitamin K in the following foods: herbs, leafy greens and scallions.

Don't be fulled by those creams that ask $50.00 retail for stretch marks or those ''pills'' that will get your body back in order. They are all a clever marketing scheme companies will use to sell your the same product you can find at your local Pharmacy or grocery store. Don't let the celebrity endorsements or fancy wording fool you, because you are wasting money! 

I hope this guide helps sort some of the differences in the vitamin family and give you a better understanding on what you can use for your problems.

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7 Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Hair

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Hey guys! Welcome back for my latest dose of 'need to know' tips! Ok, well, if you are anything like me, you love to keep your look fresh and that usually involves coloring and processing your hair. You listen to your hair dresser, you fish tips of Pinterest; this product that product, but do you really know what you are doing to your hair? It's easy to get lose in the world of chemicals and curling irons. Brands market their products and services without telling what these things do to your hair in the aftermath. With all the information out there, it may be hard to know what is right and wrong, so that's why I decided to create the list of common mistakes alot of women make, as well as tips on how to change your bad habits!

1. Healthy hair starts with a healthy body. Like other parts of your body, you have to be careful of what you intake, as bad foods will leave your hair lacking that luster. Greasy, junky food with no health benefits will, let's face it, make your hair look like trash. A healthy diet should be on everyone's list, because your whole body benefits from the right foods. Carrots and leafy veggies are great ways to pump volume and shine back into your lousy locks. 

Another problem can be your mood. If you are constantly stressed out, it reflects back onto your appearance. You have to make sure to get at least 7 hours of sleep a night, or your body can't function properly and efficiently. Your health suffers, your body suffers, and you will probably turn into a grouch no one wants to be around anyways. Make it a point to relieve stress, I prefer exercise and writing in a journal.

The last thing I want to address, is that your overall outlook on your image must be positive, or it will reflect back onto your appearance. Getting healthy and looking great first starts off with accepting yourself and becoming body positive. Alot of people find that simply being happy will do wonder for the way you look on the outside, and that is truly a great foundation on becoming the person you ultimately want to be.

2. Do you make the mistake of to much blow dryer use? If you answer yes to this question, than you probably need smacked. I don't care what excuse, how much time it saves, or how big of a rush you were in, frequent blow dryer use will always do horrible things to your hair. First off, using a dryer ultimately fries your hair, especially if you plan on using a curling iron or flat iron afterwards. Always, always, always take the time to either towel dry or air dry your hair. There is nothing wrong with blow drying your hair for a minute to get the wetness out, but over use will lead to damage and hair loss. 

The damage done to your hair will cause you to loss it. Your hair splits, frizzes and breaks when you dry out essential oils your hair needs to stay flexible and vibrant. Honestly, if you are in a rush, there is nothing wrong with a pleat. Bring along the brush and some hair stray and you can actually turn out great, which I promise to follow up with another post about on the go hair styling.

3. Vigorously towel drying will dry your hair but probably make it fall out too. Cold, hard fact; I mean if you are trying to start a fire than by all means, but that probably isn't the goal. Seriously though, I am sure we all learned the trick early on about towel drying, but you probably never learned the facts about what you are really doing to your hair. On top of making you look wacky, the rough friction on your wet scalp will cause abrasions to appear that not cause your hair fibers to come loose from the follicle, it damages your skin. Image though, when your hair is no longer connected to the follicle, the damage cannot be undone, and your hair will fall the heck out.  

Rough drying will cause the hair fibers to stick up instead of lay flat. Think of your hair fibers like being the shingles on a roof, then whey lay flat you can see the sheen from the sunlight, they look great. When you raise them up, it looks like crap, and the same goes for your hair. Patches of your hair may become weak, which leads to bald spots. I'm pretty sure that's enough info to convince anyone to give up being so rough.

4. Simply brushing your hair is like running a tornado through your scalp. I know that sounds crazy right? I know we all get in a rush and just brush your hair on the go. If you pay attention, all those tats and knots are literally pulling your hair from the follicle and breaking it to pieces. The damage done is worse when wet. Wet hair fills with moisture which makes it more flexible, image how tangled your hair is after a nice wash? Well if you have a habit of brushing your hair wet, when your hair is more at risk to breaking, you are asking for bald spots and a nasty, hairy brush. Ew.

Now, don't skip to our last mistake and try to blow dry that mess. I highly recommend taking the time to gently towel dry your hair, enough to get the dripping out. A wide tooth comb and about 5 minutes of your time will easily pull out the knots in your hair without the damaging effects. It also saves you alot of pain you'd otherwise be in from your brush. Taking the time to care for your hair properly will ensure it looks its best!

5. If your hair is wet, let it alone. By that I mean no accessories like elastic headbands and bobby pins. Like I mentioned above, your hair is a weak when it is wet, therefore pulling and squeezing the hair strains with bows only harms it. The tightness of being pulled in a pony tail will not only stretch your hair (making it very weak), it pulls it from the follicle & the hair will die and fall out. Not much more needs to be said, so stop slicing your hair to pieces. Stop now.

Instead of elastic hair bands, try a terry cloth head band that will allow your hair the room it needs and  greatly reduces the chance of broken hair. The next time you go to your stylist (if you are a wet hair/elastic user), have them check to see if your hair is damaged around the area you would use the elastic. You will probably be surprised to learn about breakage and hair loss. 

6. Just like you, your hair needs a break too. I know we all love to sit back some days and watch a Breaking Bad marathon while stuffing the face full of snacks. Well, like us, our hair often needs to break itself. Constant heat treatments and chemicals will cause your hair to become weak and lose its shine and volume. Play a day or 2 out of the week, at least, to not use any harmful techniques on your hair. No excuses ladies, this is your hair. 

A secret tip, try using Biotin and Folic Acid, a few weeks later you will notice your hair growing and you can actually see it coming to life. Your hair is an extension of you, so do your best to care for it like you would any other part of your body. I recommend coming up with a schedule or routine you do daily in which you take the time to care for not only your hair, but your entire body. You will be adding youthfulness to your appearance and years to your life. You can't beat that ladies.

7. Wash your hair EVERY single day. I don't care what bogus stories you have heard about ''oils'' needed on the scalp, not washing your hair is nasty. Do you realize there is bacteria on your scalp, kind of like how it works with your mouth. You have good bacteria, than you have the bad.. This bad bacteria, if left to fester, will cause horrible smell and a terrible environment for your hair. Image how your teeth feel if you don't brush them everyday? Well yeah, your hair is probably feeling the same if you don't wash it. Not washing your hair will also lead to acne from all the oils leaking onto your forehead, it reduces the chance for your hair to grow and it simply will weigh your hair down and look downright gross.

This is probably the easiest fix, shampoo. You would not believe the amount of people that really don't or even worse, won't waste their hair. The damage your are doing to your hair and scalp could cause irreversible harm and cause the hair you do manage to grow, to be dull and lifeless. Again, simple fix. Water + hair + shampoo = health, luster and plus it smells good and feels nice to have clean hair.

I really do hope you ladies, and gents, take the time to carefully read through this guide and make plans on stopping bad habits and maybe starting a few good habits. Your hair is one of the first things people notice, so give them something to look at; everyone loves healthy hair!

Have a great day ya'll and don't forget to use the social media buttons and the top and share these tips with your friends and channels!

XOXO

Boho Beach Babe

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Boho Beach Babe by krysti-marie-sumpter featuring a leather purse

Frette hat
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R J Graziano coin jewelry
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Urban Originals leather purse
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Candela pink shirt
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Camilla skater skirt
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Ancient Greek Sandals flat shoes
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DIY: Coffee Eye Cream

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So you are sitting in the salon, waiting for your hair stylist to stop babbling and hurry up. You pick up a magazine to pass the time; scrolling through the images, you find yourself wondering how all those woman get rid of under eye bags. I'm sure you are like many woman that have tried expensive creams, costly treatments and terrible at home remedies in search for that miracle. Well, if you are relate to any of the above, you have found yourself at the right place. Here is my secret for amazing under eye skin; get those dark marks and bags removed today!!

Here is my recipe for an amazing coffee bean under eye cream that will leave you looking fresh and radiate, while leaving your skin silky smooth.

Ingredients:

1/2 oz. coffee infused oil (see below)

.25 oz. jojoba oil

.25 oz. rosehip seed oil

.75 oz. shea butter

.75 oz. cocoa butter

1/2 ml lavender essential oil

1/2 ml chamomile essential oil

5 drops non-GMO vitamin E 

How to make coffee infused oil:

Coarsely ground 3 Tablespoons of whole (unflavored) coffee beans in a coffee grinder. Combined the grounds with 4 oz. by weight of olive oil over low heat for about 15 minutes, then strain the oil using either cheesecloth or a coffee filter in a pinch. As I didn’t have cheesecloth handy, I improvised by taping a coffee filter to the top of a cup then poured the coffee and oil into the filter. Once the majority of the oil dripped through I carefully removed the filter and then squeezed the rest of the oil out into the cup.

Instructions:

Using a digital kitchen scale weigh out the shea and cocoa butter into a glass Pyrex measuring cup. Heat in the microwave until melted, then weigh out the coffee infused oil, rosehip seed oil and the jojoba oil and stir into the melted butters. Next, using a different 3ml Graduated Plastic Transfer Pipettes for each essential oil, measure out and add the chamomile and lavender essential oils and mix into the other ingredients. Finally, add several drops of vitamin E if desired and pour into your container(s) of choice.

Keep in mind that different ingredients will yield different results as far as texture, color, and smell. I recommend using olive oil from a manufacturer specializing in soap making. Also note that using different strains of coffee and different roasts will effect the color of the cream.

I hope you had fun with my latest DIY here at Beauty By Krysti. While I have you attention, please click HERE and show my NEW modeling page some love!

XOXO

Krysti Marie

Current Obsession: Flower Crowns

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Old Spice Review: #SmellcomeToManhood

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As a woman, there has always been a certain stigma attached when it comes to wearing to over doing things. Whether it's cooking to much food for the family dinner, worrying to much about our families or even when it comes to personal maintenance and hygiene. While I agree that some woman can take it over the top, it's time to grill on the men for a little bit. The other day, I was walking around the isles of the grocery store, when I was almost knocked over by an overpowered scent of bad aftershave and my good ol' grandpa. While the isle was obviously deserted, whomever had been there before me made sure every knew it. 

Over spraying is a problem, but luckily for our noses, Old Spice is here to save the day with their new collections of amazing smells! On top of that, Old Spice has made it their mission to spread awareness about toning it down on the cologne & trading it for a better kind of life!

Old Spice is on a mission to inform and educate men on how to properly apply body spray without sending everyone in your path running from you! The new Old Spice Re-fresh Body Sprays contain a P&G proprietary Re-fresh Technology that features a patented cyclic molecule with an empty core that absorbs some fragrance as the Body Spray dries on the skin, leaving any man feeling fresh and smelling great. The more you sweat, the better you will smell. With the new re-fresh collection, one spray will last all day! 

I gifted my boyfriend with an amazing Old Spice kit. At first he was very skeptical, probably because he didn't want to give up his beloved aftershave. I mean, I love him to death, but the first few minutes in the morning I spend on the verge on being sick from the smell. He was really digging his #Smellcometomanhood kit, which included some really fun treats. So after all the excitement, I crossed my fingers he would be into trying a new routine. With the addition of Old Spice's face lotion & hair puddy, man my was able to care for his face, fix his hair, and smell great, in just a few minutes time. His favorite scent was Swagger & trust me, it smells great. 

Whether you are a girlfriend, friend, or even a mom to a frequent oversprayer, it's never to late to introduce your boy to a new & exciting way of live and smell. Are you guilty of overspraying? If so, now is your chance to redeem yourself.

So who is ready to win a kit for themselves? Wait, what?? Did you read that right? Win a #SmellcomeToManhoodKit of your own today! And it's totally simple:

1. Comment below telling us about who you think deserves a kit & why?

2. Share this post on Facebook or Twitter (buttons located on the top-left of the post) & comment with the link below.

3. Visit the Old Spice website (here) than come back & let me know your favorite product.

4. Follow Old Spice on Twitter (here).

5. Like Old Spice on Facebook (here).

*Disclosure: This kit was provided to me by Double Duty Divas on behalf of Old Spice. All opinions stated in this review are my own. I was not compensated in order to provide a positive review. For more information, please read my full disclosure policy. 

  

Valentine's Day WISHLIST

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Valentine's Day WISHLIST by krysti-marie-sumpter featuring a palette eyeshadow

STELLA McCARTNEY viscose scarve
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Kate Spade satchel bag
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Chanel white leather handbag
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Urban Decay palette eyeshadow
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Bobbi Brown Cosmetics pink lip gloss
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Versace leather ankle booties
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Studio Gear Cosmetics: Holiday Smokey Eye Palette

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''Studio Gear Cosmetics is a prestigious cosmetics brand featuring a full collection of professional makeup brushes, revolutionizing complexion formulas, and a wide selection of color products for the eyes, cheeks, and lips. This is a line created true to the concept that every woman deserves professional high quality cosmetics at a reasonable price.'' - Studio Gear

  

I love the holidays and gathering with friends and loved ones. One of the best parts to me though is making sure I rock the season in style. Who doesn't love to look their best when they are around all the people they love and care about, and I am no exception. Lucky for me Studio Gear was awesome enough to send me this gorgeous smokey eye palette to make sure my make up was on par with the rest of the festivities. Just like Christmas lights I love to sparkle and shimmer.

Smokey eyes are all the rage and you can never go wrong, so this little palette is going to come in handy for alot. Date nights, girls nights or just going to the store, rock the best smokey eye with the Studio Gear Holiday Smokey Eye Palette. As you can see above the palette includes a step by step guide for users that may be new to blending different shadows. I love the blush that is included because it really makes the eyes pop. You can use any of the colors separate or mix and match for different looks, its very versatile and great for all occasions!

My favorite aspect about this product is the fact that my eye make up lasted all day, without any touch ups and it still looked great when I was ready to take it off. It didn't smear or leak and I didn't have any problems, which was great, who likes constantly checking to make sure their make up hasn't smeared? As a first time user I will definitely be ordered more. The eye shadow is pigmented so you don't even have to user a primer! Add some gloss and mascara like I did and you are ready for a great day time look, or splash some red lipstick for a sassy night out, so many options!

Right now you can grab this palette at a holiday special price of just $25! I also recommend you check out their other amazing kits and brushes, from the reviews I've read on the website alot of people are falling in love with Studio Gear.

Click HERE to be directed to this amazing product!

On top of that Studio Gear is offering a 10% coupon code that can be applied to your entire order: SGHOLIDAY.

6 Great Holiday Nail Art Ideas!

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How cute is this! Celebrate the season with this unique idea. Red and green glitter tips with festive lights.

Mix it up with this combination of several cute ideas. 

Use a pretty in pink spin on the classic peppermint pattern. Add a rhinestone detail for extra pop.

Love this simple and chic idea using simple gold details that come together so well.

You can never go wrong with glitter! Classic and sure to match the holidays!

Another cute and simple idea using holiday colored glitter on a neutral base, but it pops so well.

Covergirl Capital Collection: The Hunger Games - Catching Fire

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I am so excited that Covergirl has recently released their Capital Couture Collection! I am obsessed with the Hunger Games and I can't wait for the movie to come out on November 22. As you may know, alot of the make up featured in the movie is were haute and not for your everyday face. Isn't it great to know you can get the same looks as in the movies, but rock it with your everyday! Each district was given their own featured look by Covergirl in their expression of how they would be transformed if in the Capital. Take a look here:

I love the looks they put together for each district, because in the book/movie each district is assigned a profession by the capital and their main export is the designated trade. For example Katniss comes from District 12 who are miners. Covergirl did a great job putting together a collection that embodies the movie and the unique characters portrayed. As you know Covergirl is a very popular and high quality makeup company that in the last few years, have made moves towards a more flashy and couture look, and I think with their latest collection they hit the nail on the head!

Lip Gloss, Nine new polishes, 6 unique nail stickers & 8 new shades of gloss top off this fantastic collection. You will be surprised all the unique and amazing looks you will be able to put together with so many products. I love the range in colors and how edgy this collection looks. I always loved the make up featured on the first movie so now I can make my own look in real life! If I were you I would head to my closest Covergirl retailer and check out their display!