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Flawless skin and a skillfully sculpted face is not only a red carpet requirement, but it’s also a makeup must in the fashion world. Technique is everything when contouring the face and knowing where to apply the appropriate makeup is key. That’s why we’ve asked makeup mastermind Afton Williams (LA-based makeup artist) to weigh in on the topic of creating a contoured face. According to Williams, “The first step to creating a sculpted face, is knowing where to contour. It's the one thing you can add to your daily routine that will make a huge difference.” With Afton's expert help, we put together the easy-to-follow contouring diagram pictured above. (Pin it now and we can guarantee you’ll be checking it later.) What products should I use? Putting the correct products to use is just as important as the placement itself. In terms of finding the right makeup for your coloring and needs, Afton suggests the following… Bronzer Bronzer should enhance your complexion ...

3       Cheddar Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe Perfect finger food. Ingredients 10 white or brown mushrooms 1/2 cup  kerrygold white cheddar cheese 1/2 cup  kerrygold orange cheddar cheese salt and pepper dried thyme (about 2 tsp

Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca) Damiana Benefits Contents Damiana benefits Notes / side effects Where to buy Damiana Damiana reviews Damiana leaves have been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency by the native peoples of Mexico, including the Mayan Indians and is used for both male and female sexual stimulation, increased energy, asthma, depression, impotence and menstrual problems. Damiana is a small shrub with aromatic leaves found on dry, sunny, rocky hillsides in south Texas, Southern California, Mexico, and Central America. Damiana leaves have been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency by the native peoples of Mexico, including the Mayan Indians. The two species used in herbal healing, both of which are referred to as damiana, are Turnera aphrodisiaca and Turnera diffusa. Historically damiana has been used to relieve anxiety, nervousness, and mild depression, especially if these symptoms have a sexual component. The herb...

5 Tips To Create A Magnificent Life By Rebecca Butler One of the perks of being a yoga teacher is that sometimes your students bring you things. One of mine recently brought me a book called Five Wishes , by Gay Hendricks . She said it reminded her of something I would read in class.  Intrigued, I started reading it. In the introduction, I found an excerpt that I just had to read to my class. And I’ve been reading it for several classes since, as often tends to happen when I find something that really resonates.  Five Wishes centers around a deathbed meditation . Imagine you're on your deathbed, and you're having a conversation with someone talking about whether or not your life has been a total success. Then, once you identify the ways in which your life hasn't been a total success (assuming it hasn't been), you have the opportunity to create a goal to make it so.  Here is the excerpt I've fallen in love with; it focuses on...

Quick Tip: How to Make Your Makeup Sweat-Proof You may have thought that by the year 2013, with 3D televisions and cars that park themselves, the issue of melting makeup would be obsolete. Alas, there are some things technology has not been able to fix (yet). Luckily NYC-based makeup artist Josephine K. has some tips to keep us from throwing in the towel. When it comes to making your makeup sweat-proof, you can either prep for the sweat or run with it. #1: Prep for the sweat. First and foremost, “use a face primer that will not only keep your makeup intact, but will also create a barrier for anything to come out or in.” Create the perfect canvas with Giorgio Armani Fluid Master Primer or Too Faced Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Face Primer. Be sure to choose powdered products over liquids and creams. Powder formulas help absorb any type of wetness on the skin, while liquids and creams will emphasize that wet look. We love Dermablend Solid Setting Powde...

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with Hardboiled Eggs and Avocado So what were the exact measurements? For one, I didn’t measure exactly and, for two, it’s more fun to come up with your own. There’s a lot of leeway when you’re dealing with fresh vegetables and herbs, so don’t stress too much over the amounts. I’ll give you approximates, though: 2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes (pick extra juicy ones) 1 cup chopped bell pepper 1 cup chopped seedless cucumber 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh oregano 4 tablespoons cilantro 5 cloves garlic 1/2 large red onion 2 hard boiled eggs Juice from half a lemon Salt to taste Pepper to taste Balsamic vinegar to taste Hot sauce to taste Just throw it all in a food processor or a blender (or even a big mortar and pestle, like how they used to do it) and blend. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, vinegar, and hot sauce as it’s blending, making sure to stop it every once in awhile to taste. Once...

Hot, Hot, Hot: How to Make the Ultimate Salsa The term salsa might by synonymous with chips but, realistically, there are plenty of uses for good ol’ salsa. Salsa makes a great filling for omelets, can be used to spice up – and keep moist – oven-baked chicken, to add bulk (and flavor) to burger patties, and even as a substitute for salad dressing. In fact, one source we referenced suggested that the Aztecs awaited the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors with pots of a boiling salsa in the hopes that theinvading troops would actually become the main course! Essentially, the term salsa refers to any cooked or raw sauces inspired by basic tomatoes, chili peppers and spices. Though salsa is usually associated without warmer months and climes, salsa can be a great way to turn up the heat on these cold winter months. The following is one of our favorite recipes for fresh salsa: Spicy Salsa Ingredients: 2 large, red ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded 1 g...

Unhinged Challenge Workout Workout equipment: Workout type: Challenge Timer setting: Stopwatch Complete 5 rounds as fast as possible: 10 Pull ups 20 Push ups 30 Sit ups 40 Air squat

Sweet Meat Stir Fry http://www.theearthdiet.org/meat-eaters.html Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice (4 freshly squeezed oranges) 3 teaspoons of fresh ginger chopped 1 garlic clove chopped 1/8 teaspoon chopped chili 1 pound boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 5 cups cut-up vegetables, such as broccoli, sliced onion, carrot, sugar snap peas and red bell pepper strips (capsicum) 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon sesame seeds 2 tablespoons of water Action: 1. Mix orange juice, water, ginger, garlic and ground red pepper in small bowl. Reserve 1/2 of the marinade. Place beef in large glass dish. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well. Refrigerate 17 minutes or longer for extra flavor. 2. Heat oil in large skillet on high heat. Remove beef from marinade. Add beef to skillet; stir fry 3 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Remove beef from skillet. Add vegetables; stir fry 3 to 5 minutes or until tender-crisp...

Easy Steps to Purify Your Complexion And Hydrate Dry Skin with this Moisture-Boosting Facial Your face has to put up with a lot, with the exception of your hands, it is consistently the most exposed part of your body, so it can fall prey to the vagaries of the weather, pollution, and home and office heating, and any number of factors. This can mean clogged pores and facial blemishes. Here is how to avoid them: This facial steam will help you get rid of pore-clogging dirt and grime, and leave your skin squeaky clean: Chamomile and Melissa Facial Steam Steam opens up your pores and eliminates impurities, while Melissa and Chamomile are extremely soothing to the skin. Wash and chop a handful of fresh Melissa leaves and Chamomile flowers. Pour almost-boiling water into a medium heatproof bowl until it is half full. Scatter the herbs on the surface of the water, then lean over the bowl with your face in the steam and your head under a towel. Stay under the towel for ab...

Stuffed Squash serves two 2 carnival squash (I think. See photo. Acorn will work, too) 1 cup of uncooked ground beef or leftover roast 1 spring onion, sliced 1 large clove of garlic, minced 4 or 5 cremini mushrooms, diced 2 tbsp butter or ghee 1/4 cup diced green chili’s (canned, optional) 1 tsp chili powder 2 tsp oregano Sea salt + pepper 1/4 cup canned, full fat coconut milk Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Slice your squash in half, and place seeds down in a pan. Fill a centimeter with water – this will prevent sticking ; make the flesh nice and soft. While it’s baking, saute the sliced onion and garlic in melted butter. Careful not to burn it! Add the raw beef in little bits, and stir. Add the seasonings, and the chilis if you’re using them.Or using cooked beef at it last to warm up the meat. After 30 minutes, check your squash by poking the skin with a fork. If it slides through, they’re done. Pull them out and toss the seeds. Scoop out the flesh (careful no...

Mushroom Gravy Slow Cooked Rump Roast http://paleomg.com/leftovers-rump-roast/ Serves:  4-6   Ingredients 1-2 lbs beef rump roast 1 cup low sodium organic chicken or beef broth 1-2 large onions, roughly chopped 5-6 garlic cloves, peeled 1 container of mushrooms, sliced salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon paprika 1 cup full fat coconut milk, canned    Get your crockpot! Start to sear roast on all sides. Add in your broth, coconut milk, onions, garlic, mushrooms, and spice to your crock pot and mix together. Make a little room in your crockpot around the mushroom mix and plop that cute little rump roast in the pot. Turn on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours. Cut it up, strain the mushrooms,blend the liquid and onions.Add  the mushrooms to the gravy and pour over sliced roast!!

 Paleo Breakfast Sandwiches   by our friend lexiscleankitchen from http://www.lexiscleankitchen.com Ingredients For the buns: 1 large sweet potato 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (or coconut oil) 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Himalayan sea salt Everything Else: 5 eggs 4 strips bacon 2 handfuls fresh organic spinach (sauté) Directions: Preheat oven to 400 Line baking sheet with foil and spray it Cut sweet potatoes into 1/2 inch thick rounds Toss with oil, cinnamon, and sea salt Lie flat on baking sheet Bake for 25 minutes or until fully cooked, flipping over halfway through Scramble Eggs and set aside Saute spinach in 1 tsp oil and set aside Cook bacon according to cooking instructions and set aside Put together sandwiches and serve hot. Ingredients 1 large sweet potato 1 tsp extra-vi...

Another Water Infusion Idea :) Ingredients per 8 oz serving: Water, 1 slice grapefruit, 1 tangerine, ½ cucumber sliced, 2 peppermint leaves. http://www.juicewithdrew.com/ ... See More

Next Level Strength-Booster Workout Workout equipment: Workout type: 12 minute Timer setting: 18 x :10 x :30 1. Box jumps 2. Handstand push ups 3. Burpees 4. Air squats 5. High knees 6. Elevated push up

Magic Shrimp  · by meatified ·  http://meatified.com/magic-shrimp/#.UWGdc0oz8dY Prep time 10 mins Author: http://meatified.com Recipe type: Main Ingredients 1 lb broccoli, broken into florets 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined 2 tbl coconut oil 2 – 3 tbl seasoning of your choice, divided Juice of ½ fresh lime Instructions Preheat the oven to 425F while chopping the broccoli. In a large bowl, toss the broccoli in ⅔ of the oil and ⅔ of the spices, then lay it out in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. Put the broccoli in the oven. Dry the shrimp on some paper towel. In the same bowl as the broccoli, toss the shrimp with the remaining oil & spices. Set aside in the fridge. After the broccoli has been in the oven for 10 – 15 minutes (depending on whether or not you want the edges crispy), remove it and set aside. Turn off the oven and preheat the broiler. Rearrange the baking tray so that the broccoli is around...

Dentist's Advice: Stop Flossing! By Dr. Reid Winick Yep, you read that right: I’m a dentist and I’m suggesting that you throw away your floss. When I first advise my patients to stop flossing, they usually look at me like I’m crazy—it's been ingrained in their minds that flossing is essential to their health. Unfortunately, most dentists’ advice around flossing is misguided. As you well know, an inordinate amount of food gets stuck between our teeth after meals. Traditionally, we've been taught to use a thin, waxy string to remove this food. Fair enough, since it does the job.  However, when it comes to removing bacteria from deep under your gums, floss is subpar at best. To compound the issue, simple sugars and carbohydrates nourish the bacteria in our mouths. So when there is an excess of candy, soda, or other items with high fructose corn syrup, bacteria can thrive and multiply under your gum line. Why should you be concerned abo...

1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup butter, melted 3 large eggs 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar I bought all organic ingredients just so I know it is better for you... Directions: 1Combine pecans, butter, 1 egg and cake mix. 2Stir until well blended. 3Press into the bottom of a lightly greased 13X9 inch pan. 4Set aside. 5Combine remaining 2 eggs, cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl. 6Beat at medium speed until smooth. 7Pour cream cheese mixture over cake mix layer. 8Bake at 325 for 40 minutes or until cheese mixture is set. 9Let cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Five Ingredients That Promote Healthy Skin For gorgeous, glowing skin and a smooth complexion, turn to these crucial skin care ingredients. By Bora Chang Like the end product of any recipe, your skin requires quality ingredients for the best results. What are the ingredients that will help your skin look healthy, ward off damage, and stay young? Below, top dermatologists reveal the five superstar ingredients your skin needs to look its best. Alpha Hydroxy Acids Typically, healthy skin is also well buffed from exfoliation, which helps remove dead skin cells and ushers new ones to the surface. Dermatologists recommend using a form of alpha hydroxy acid because it encourages exfoliation and “stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin, which strengthen the skin,” says Jennifer Linder , MD, an assistant professor of dermatology at the University of California at San Francisco. Even sensitive skin can benefit, by usi...

First Day of Summer Sexy Challenge Workout Workout equipment: Workout type: Challenge Timer setting: Stopwatch Repeat 3x: 20 Kettlebell high pull 20 Box jumps 20 Burpees 20 Push ups 20 Tuck jumps 10 Kettlebell front squats