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Three Cheers for Workouts that Are Actually FUN!

January 11, 2012

Cheerobics Workout DVD

Cheerobics, a brand new workout DVD that promises just that – aerobics and cheerleading dance moves that is “fat burning fun!” while giving you a serious workout.

I received Cheerobics DVD a few weeks ago and was really excited when I found out about it – as you know, I pretty much hate exercise even though I really need it (actually, we all need it! Yes, you too!). And who else is so bored of running, walking or swimming? I know I am!

Don’t be fooled though – this is a full on workout. The first time I tried it out, I stopped after 20 minutes because I am completely unfit, but have been keeping up at it and am getting better. The moves are taught very well (there is a specific section of the DVD for you to learn the moves first), but unfortunately I have two left feet, so this took me a while before I really “got” it. The workout itself starts off with cardio, then floor exercises and finishes off with a nice 7 minute stretch – you’ll love it! The DVD also comes with your very own cheerleading pompoms, so expect to work those arms a lot!

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Lip Tattoos – Crazy or Cool?

January 9, 2012

Violent Lips Tattoo Design

I think Violent Lips really needs no introduction! Everyone from Lady Gaga to Jessie J to Kim Kardashian has been sporting crazy lip designs, all thanks to this company that makes temporary lip tattoos.

But what do you think of them? Would you wear them, or HAVE you worn them? I won’t knock it ’til I try it, and though some designs seem really fun, I don’t know if I would ever dare to try them on! Designs range from Union Jack designs, glitter designs (those are the tamer ones!), animal print… and don’t get me started on the colors. From blue to hot pink to yellow to rainbow colored lips… there’s every color you can imagine.

So please tell me: lip tattoos – are they crazy or cool for you? While I think these would be great for parties, Halloween, etc, I can’t see myself wearing them all the time, so it would be under the “special occasion” category. But it’s definitely a “cool” for me!

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Ooh La La: Lollipops Paris 3D Eyeshadow

January 8, 2012

Ladies, I hope you’re ready for all my broken French!

Lollipops Paris, un magasin de vetements en France (“a clothing shop in France”… I think), has recently developed a makeup line, and I am a smitten kitten! This little 3D eyeshadow box was given to me from Watsons (where you can buy it) and it’s killing me with it’s cuteness.

C’est mignon, non?! The eyeshadow palette opens up to a chic woman roaming around the city with her cat and a pink tree. I am so in love with it, I have kept the box permanently opened and left it on my desk!

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Keep in Touch! Updated Beauty Fool Contact Info

January 6, 2012

vintage pink typewriter

Hey everyone, happy Friday! Just a quick note today. It’s been 3 months since I’ve moved to the new .com domain and suffice to say it has gone fairly smooth. :) Just so everyone is clear, here are all the “updated” info for Beauty Fool, whatever you are still on, feel free to delete/unsubcribe, these are the true ones:

Yep, I have secured all the “beautyfool” usernames so it’s super easy to remember! Anything that ISN’T “beautyfool” is not me!

So far I think the one that most of you are not aware of is the new Facebook page. Please come and join us! I’ll be deleting the old one soon and would hate to lose you! I have also decided that for every 500 count this year, I’ll hold a “mystery box” giveaway for a Facebook fan to win. I am quite inspired by all these beauty sampling box services, but of course mine will be full sized products and you will most definitely be getting more than a couple of products in a box! So please invite your friends to the page, too!

Thank you for sticking by me, I really appreciate it. ♥ I know it’s a hassle to “move” and nobody really likes change (especially me haha), but it’s all done now, and will stay that way forever! I hope you are all enjoying to the new .com. :)

Also I would like to take this opportunity with this blog post for you to send in your feedback about Beauty Fool – is there anything you are wanting more/less of? Please let me know. Two of my goals for 2012 is to start a YouTube channel and to post more frequently… but if you think I should add more to the list, please tell me! :)

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I’m Completely New to Makeup! Where Should I Start?

January 5, 2012

new to applying makeup

Image: Melissa Overgaard

Khansa from Jarkata, Indonesia asked me this question and I thought I should write a post on it – maybe a few of you are new to makeup and want to try it out this new year too!

Dear Renee,

You’ll probably think I’m a late starter because I’ll be 17 this year and yet I don’t know a single thing about makeup. Which is why I decided to write an email about this.

I’ve never used makeup. I occasionally use face powder but that happens very rarely.

This year though, I want to start using makeup but I have no idea where to start. Should I buy a good foundation or powder? What would you suggest? Where should I start?

Hey Khansa,

Oh no, 17 is not late at all! Whenever you feel you are ready to wear makeup – that’s the best age. :)

OK. So makeup is pretty simple, it’s broken down to the following parts:

  • Face: Coverage makeup such as foundation, concealer, powders, BB Creams, etc.
  • Eyes: Products such as eyeliner, eyeshadow, eyebrow pencils, mascara
  • Lips: Lipgloss, lipstick, lip stains, etc
  • Cheeks: Blush, bronzer, highlighters, etc.

For a beginner I think you really only need the very basics. I mean, can you imagine one day not wearing any makeup, and then the next day you have a full face on? Yikes! What I did when I first started wearing it was to slowly start trying each product, seeing what I liked, and then took it from there. So for my answer and tips, I’m gonna go in the “order” I started makeup with.

Eyes

mascaras

I started with eye makeup because that seemed to be the most “exciting”! Well, at least it was for me – I remember I couldn’t wait to get my hands on some eyeliner! However, eyeliner may be too much right at the beginning, so for the eyes, you can start off with mascara (as I did!). My first mascara ever was from MAC, but if that’s out of your price range, I love the mascaras from The Body Shop and Bourjois as well. For tips on how to apply mascara, check out my posts, Simple Mascara Tricks.

Only if you want, then just grab some eyeshadow and eyeliner for more “special” occasions. If you really want to go all out and experiment with eye makeup (it is the most fun, in my opinion!) some products I really love that you can check out are listed here.

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