Joumana's Style: In Mint

My Dearest Beauties,

Simple can be everything but simple and the right color, well, it becomes perfection, I think. Choosing on trend colors with a classic cut is a very fun way to style your closet and dress like a princess.

Joumana is wearing:

Karen Millen Dress

Stella Luna Shoes from Maria Pino Store

CN Jewels

What do you all think of this minty dress?

Much love, 

Samar

Reem's Outfits: Pink and Tribal

My Dearest Beauties,

Reem is all about shorts for summer. Dressing them up or down is what she loves to do. She decided to pair tribal print shorts with a delicate pink blouse. Meshing classic with tribal. Unique, I find.

Reem's wearing:

Zara Blouse 

Pull & Bear Shorts

Aldo Sandals

Lancome Juicy Tubes Lip Gloss

What do you all think of styling shorts for summer?

Much love,

Samar

Manicure of the Week: Bourjois So Laque Glossy in 06 Adora Bleu

My Dearest Beauties,

Baby blue on your nails! Why not?!?! I personally think it is romantic and unique. The other day while doing my nail polish hunt down. I stumbled upon Bourjois's new line of nail polishes. Let me tell you, these creamy shades are just be-a-utiful. But, of course I picked up the powder baby blue shade to try out because it is what I was originally hunting for.

After painting my nails myself, I realized how high of a quality the varnish is. It is pigmented, it dries super fast and it is really glossy. You can easily get away with a single coat, I applied two coats, though, because I feel like that adds a bit of strength to my nails. I am definitely going to pick up some more of these and tell you what I think of them.

I am wearing Bourjois So Laque Glossy in 06 Adora Bleu.

This nail polish definitely feels really luxurious, I say it is very good value for your money. Anyways, what are your thoughts on this color? Tell me on the comments below!

Much Love,

Samar


You may also like to take a look at:

Yellow Nail Polish
Sweet Almond Nails

A Review: Dali Eye and Lip Liners

My Dearest Beauties,

Dali is one of those brands that we see at the supermarket and at some makeup stores all the time. They have a wide selection of makeup and nail polishes. Dali is an inexpensive brand yet the most impressive in terms of quality. Today, I am going to be reviewing the eye and lip liner pencils that I have collected throughout time. Whenever I am at the supermarket I always take a look at the Dali counter and pick out a nail polish or some kind of liner.

Let me tell you about the eye liners in depth, they are phenomenal! They are very inexpensive, they stay put all throughout the day and the color selection is amazing. I just love these! From the black shade to the other more fun colors, these eyeliner pencils are a must have in your collection, they will not hurt your pocket but they will add a lot to your makeup kit. I personally use them on my lower lash line or even as an eye shadow base. They are so well pigmented and formulated that they work wonders under eye shadow, you will see how your eye shadow will appear more vibrant and will last longer when you apply and blend these on your lids underneath the shadow. These pencils are super soft and easy to work with, which is, again one more plus. I do not have all the shades but there are many more available, Dali offers some matte liner and some shiny ones.

From Left to Right: No 101, Electric Bronze, Electric Pistache, Electric Sky, Electric Mauve, Electric Deep Blue, No 09

The lip liners are equally as good quality. They are creamy and easy to apply and they stay put for very long. Again I don't own all the colors, but that is because I use the same lip liners with different colored lipsticks, just to give dimension to my lip colors. They are very well pigmented as you can see in the image and again, you can pick them up from your local pharmacy or supermarket for a great price.

From Left to Right: No 55, No 60, No 62

Have you tried Dali products? What are your thoughts? Tell me in the comments below!

Much Love,

Samar

Reem's Outfits: Colorful Summer Sunset

My Dearest Beauties,

Reem is back with a colorful and flower-full outfit of the day. This season rock your short flowered shorts and sky rocketing high sandals.

Reem's wearing:

Zara T-Shirt

Pull & Bear Shorts

Aldo Sandals

What do you think of this fun look?

Much love, 

Samar

Triglyceride and Cholesterol Talk with Nutritionist Magie Tamraz

My Dearest Beauties,

As we grow older, some of us have to start worrying about the levels of some factors in our blood. This week Magie and I talked about triglyceride and cholesterol levels in our blood. We discussed some misconceptions and how we can stay away from having these two sky rocketing. 

Triglycerides are fats, and the big misconception is that they come from over consuming fats. Actually, triglyceride levels go up with the consumption of large amounts of carbohydrates. Some examples are: bread, potatoes, rice, noodles, sandwiches, sweets, fruits. Now, nobody can have a diet that is completely free of carbohydrates for that reason these tips may help you,

1. Distribute your carbohydrate intake throughout the day.

2. Switch to whole grain bread, pasta, rice, etc. These carbs contain more fibre.

3. Fruits are very healthy and should not be omitted even when you are trying to control your triglyceride levels but portion control is needed. Have fruit but not in excess. 

4. Smaller portion and portion control is very important with all food you decide to put in your body.

Cholesterol is another kind of fat in our blood, it is mainly elevated by consuming large amounts of animal products, examples are cheese, milk, yogurt, red meat with visible fats, chicken's skin, egg yolks, butter, margarine, gee. Palm and coconut oils are also examples of a fat that elevates cholesterol levels in your system that comes from a vegetable source. Fortunately, there is the exception of fish and marine animals. Fish, along with raw nuts, is actually a good source of protection from high cholesterol because it contains Omega 3. Don't forget that with all you eat, portion control is what balances everything out. The way to combat high cholesterol levels is by:

1. Reducing consumption of red meats. At the time of consumption make sure it is trimmed meat, the kind that is separated from all the visible fat.

2. Omitting the skin on the chicken. Chicken breasts are the preferable piece.

3. Consuming skimmed, or 0% fat dairy products. 

4. Trying to limit your egg yolk consumption to ones per week.

5. Substituting butter and margarine with vegetable oils. 

Along with the right food regime, taking on an active lifestyle and at least three hours of cardiovascular exercise per week will aid in maintaining the right levels of triglyceride and cholesterol in your blood.

Where to find Magie?

• Doha Aramoun, main street, facing Al Doha Pharmacy. 05 813 730

• Hamra, Abdel Aziz street, Al Mabani Bldg., 1st floor. 01 745 036

• Choueifat, Old Saida Road, Inside of Avalon gym. 70 684 910

Take care of your health!

Much love,

Samar

Quick Outfit of the Day or Night: The Little White Dress

My Dearest Beauties,

A white dress, of any cut that flatters your figure, is a piece that you should always have and update in your closet. It is very easy to throw on a white dress with any shoes and accessories. It will get you out of many "I don't know what to wear" situations in a snap. A little white dress can look extremely different depending on how you style it. Most people won't even notice when you wear it a second or even third time. You will be put together and out the door in the blink of an eye. Whether you decide to keep it polished and simple or make a statement with bold shoes or accessories, well, it all simply depends on the occasion and your mood.

The little white dress should be sitting right in line with your little black dress.  They are both very versatile and will always make you look great in a hurry. In the summer, when you have your most beautiful tan on, trade the little black dress for your white one and watch your tan skin glow.

Wearing:

List Boutique Dress 

Mango Touch Sandals

CN Jewels Jewelry

L'Bel Supreme XP Lipstick in Fuchsia

Dior Vintage Sunglasses

Do you have a white dress in your closet?

Much love, 

Samar