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If you’re a fan of The Hills you’ll no doubt remember Lauren Conrad, if not check out the photo of her; and if you would like to find out how to emulate her Day-Time Bronzed look by using Harlotte and Youngblood products then read on.  Just click on the words highlighted in pink to find out more about each product.

PRIME

Apply Youngblood Mineral Primer to create a smooth surface

BASE

Apply Youngblood Liquid Mineral Foundation in Suntan, Sunkissed or Golden Tan to the contours of the cheeks, nose and any other areas on the face that may need coverage, blend well (no need to apply to entire face if you’re in a hurry)

Highlight the cheek bones with Youngblood Lunar Dust in Sunset

Using the Youngblood Contour Blush Brush, lightly apply Youngblood Mineral Radiance in Sundance to areas that you want to highlight

To apply warmth to the cheeks, apply Harlotte Blush in Peach Frenzy to the apples of the cheeks and a sweep of colour also to highlight

BROWS

Groom and define brows with Youngblood Artiste Brow Kit. Always choose a colour for your brows that is one or two shades lighter than your natural brow colour

EYES

Smudge Harlotte Eyeliner Pencil on the top and bottom lash lines.

Apply Harlotte Hissy Fit Neutral Eyeshadow Highlighter to the eyelids and brow bone

LIPS

Apply Harlotte Lipstick or Lippie Pot in Topless or Starkers and add Harlotte Lipshine as a topcoat

For a crisp finish, line the lips with Harlotte Naked Beige Lipliner

Finally to set makeup for a natural, dewy finish and to rejuvenate skin throughout the day spray Youngblood Minerals in the Mist.

So there you have it a step-by-step instruction guide on how to release your inner Lauren Conrad!

Till next time……

Oh! tillie

xxx

In case you haven’t heard the good news, chocolate can boost your health, beauty and happiness!! Just a couple of squares of dark chocolate brings you vitamins and minerals – including potassium, magnesium and iron. All of these substances can cheer you up and keep you looking and feeling younger for longer. Chocolate is also thought to have protective powers that could also help to reduce blood pressure as well as ward off degenerative diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and arthritis.

And if you’re one of those people that turn to chocolate for a mood boost, never fear, research has shown that this could be good thing because chocolate contains chemicals that can help fight the blues. But don’t overdo it; if you can, just opt for a square or two of very dark chocolate with 70% cocoa solids, like Cadbury Old Gold Dark Chocolate 70% Cocoa - it has the benefits of a larger bar of milk chocolate, with a lot less fat. Munching on chocolate can also be a way to boost flagging energy, because it contains sugars and fats that your body can metabolise quickly and substances such as theobromine and caffeine that helps to increase your energy and focus as well as phenylethylamine which is thought to stimulate your brain. If you need to beat the afternoon slump have a couple of squares of dark nut chocolate with a cup of tea. The nuts in the chocolate will help to curb your hunger pangs.

If you’ve been fighting free radicals that can cause aging then dark chocolate contains antioxidants that help to neutralise the free radicals that attack body cells and damage collagen. If you want to indulge and treat yourself to something a bit special, then why not book in for a chocolate spa facial which promises rejuvenating anti-aging effects. The treatments use fine grade cocoa powders containing vitamins and minerals that fight anti-aging and stimulate cell renewal.

However, if the chocolate facial sounds a little too extravagant then perhaps using a cocoa butter based products such as Palmers Cocoa Butter New Facial Care range  to treat your skin might be more practical. Cocoa Butter which comes straight from the cocoa bean, is a fabulous treatment for rough, dry skin. It is a rich natural emollient that melts at body temperature, so it glides smoothly over the skin where it imitates the natural lipids and helps to defend the moisture barrier. Cocoa butter is commonly used in the cosmetic industry due to its softening and nourishing effects. It is often found in products such as lip balms, cleaners, moisturisers and scrubs. One of our favourite products for body moisturising is also Palmers Cocoa Butter Body Lotion It is quickly absorbed by the skin to give long-lasting moisture. The sweet aroma of cocoa butter is slightly chocolately so it can help to lift your mood as mentioned above.

So no need to be battling with guilt over having chocolate after dinner or in the afternoon when you’re suffering from 3.30itis, because feeling bad about eating chocolate is bad for us, and guilt produces as many negative effects as pleasure does positive. Just remember not to over-indulge and that moderation is the key – you don’t want to become addicted to a good thing…….that’s a whole other blog post.

Till next time…..

Oh! tillie