You’ve spent years in college and tons of late nights studying for the sole purpose of landing your dream job…only to find out that what really matters is YOUR LOOKS?!

A recent Newsweek survey polled 202 corporate hiring managers, from human resource employees to senior level VPs about the role of beauty in the workplace. The results: it pays to be good-looking.

The poll suggests hiring managers care more about how physically attractive a candidate is than where they went to school! WOW! You’d think in the year 2012 we would be past this kind of discrimination, but apparently 64% of hiring managers believe they should be able to hire based on looks!

Here’s another interesting find from this survey: 61 percent of managers (the majority of them men) said it would be an advantage for a woman to wear clothing showing off her figure at work. Eew! And as if that’s not disturbing enough, the survey also suggests that women are discriminated against if they look too sexy. It’s a fine line! (There are plenty more interesting findings in this poll but I won’t get into them here.)

So, what can you do to make sure the hottie in the waiting room doesn’t get your dream job? While I don’t agree at all with discrimination in the work place, I do believe it is important to look like you could represent your potential employer in positive way. Perhaps companies want their employees to be a reflection of the company itself. A clean, polished employee might say “we’re professional and organized.” No matter what they’re judging on, don’t give them a reason to overlook your amazing skills. Don’t go overboard with hair and makeup but do look like you made an effort – perhaps that shows you will put effort into your work as well? Do NOT wear red lipstick or extreme color makeup. Go with neutral lips and lightly accented eyes to command their attention while you are talking. Dress professionally and make sure everything is clean and pressed properly.

Don’t throw your master’s degree out the window just yet! Confidence is key!
There have been many other polls that have suggested that confidence is attractive! So be confident in your training and experience and it will come across beautifully during your job interview! And when you land that coveted position and make it to the top, I’m sure you’ll hire based on skill and education rather than looks!

Holy Hotness!

As I'm sure you know, the lovely Adele Swept the Grammy's this past Sunday taking home a whopping SIX Grammy Awards! - But she blew away the competition in the beauty department as well, winning her yet another award from us!  We're giving Adele the "Positively Perfect" award for this sexy look!  Head-to-toe, Adele was absolutely, Positively Perfect!

The red carpet at the Grammy's was filled with the usual outrageous hair, makeup and even costumes we've come to expect from the Music Industry, but even through all the glitz, glam and face nets (Lady Gaga) the brightest star of the night was clearly Adele!

Taking us back to the Glamorous Old Hollywood days, Adele rocked the red carpet with gorgeous red lips, full brows, big falsies and a new platinum 'do that's to die for!

Not only does Adele show us that old glamour is definitely hot again, she's also proof that sexy curves will never go out of style!!

Later in the evening, Adele changed outfits and traded the red for a more neutral lip. Still Perfect!

MUST-HAVES FOR ROCKING ADELE'S GLAMOROUS LOOK:

1. Deep side part and hot rollers:

2. LOTS of black liquid liner

3. False Lashes! ** most important

4. Red lips! (Try MAC Russian Red - it looks good on everybody!)

Well, Adele's voice made her a true standout at the Grammy's, but her sexy look and sumptuous curves make her a true beauty icon. Congrats, Adele on sweeping the Grammy's and for winning the "Positively Perfect" award for outstanding beauty!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness!

Angie O for Positively Celebrity

Hello lovelies!!

Spring is here, and whether you’re ready or not it’s time to show off those LEGS! Super short minis and short shorts are back in a BIG way - making legs the new cleavage!  So, it’s time to sexify your legs for Spring -Here’s how! 

1. Fake it ‘Till you Make It:

Ok, so Spring snuck up on us again and after being in hiding all Winter, perhaps our pasty white legs aren’t quite ready to come out of hibernation. Luckily, with tons of great self-tanning products on the market, we can fake that end-of-summer glow now and put our best legs forward!

A couple of my faves!:

Victoria's Secret Flawless Airbrush Instant Body Spray ($12) for an easy tan in a INSTANT! Also available in lotion form!

Neutrogena Micro Mist Airbrush Tan - ($8.99)

*Tanning beauty tip: Exfoliate first!  Remember before applying self-tanner you need to exfoliate! Any scrub from your local drug store will do. Just grab something with medium to large size crystals and scrub down while in the shower just before applying your self-tanner!

2.   Work It Out!: Not only is it time to swap out our jeans to more leg-bearing pieces, but it’s also about time to pull out to  swim suits –EEK!! So, there’s no better time to start getting back in shape than now!! I’ll soon be putting out my annual “Get Ready for Bikini Series” where we’ll get the whole body ready, but for now, let’s focus on those legs!

Be sure to spend at least 5-10 minutes a day on your legs and they’ll be runway worthy in no time! Squats, lunges and leg-lifts are “sure-things” for toning up legs fast! If you hate conventional exercise, a nice hike or up-hill stroll while on your lunch break also have great leg-toning benefits!

Kate Beckinsale working the lunges!

Don’t forget the cardio! Try to get in at least 30 minutes of cardio each day to slim legs, revealing those toned muscles you’ve been working on! Cardio can be fun – just gets your heart pumping! Dancing, cycling, and roller skating are all fun ways to fit in your daily cardio!

3.    A Little Help From the Pros!: Endermologie (also known as LipoMassage or VelaSmooth)  is all the rage in Hollywood for reducing cellulite and getting legs ready for their close-up! A few short visits to an Endermologie specialist can greatly improve the appearance of cellulite, tone skin, move toxins and even reduce fat! YAY!  And it’s not just for the legs! Endermologie works wonders on all areas of the body including the stubborn love handles and tummy!

During an Endermologie session, you put on a sort of body stocking and the technician uses and electronic  hand-held device with rollers and suction to massage your body using a special technique. This is like a super deep massage that not only makes you look smoother but can also be a relaxing treat!  I am a HUGE fan of this treatment – I do it every year to prepare for bikini season!

*For smooth, dimple-free legs and butt, be sure to visit a specialist who has experience with the device for best results. If you’re in the Los Angeles area I HIGHLY recommend Chaffon at New Kingdom Beauty in North Hollywood. She is a genius at Endermologie, has quite the celebrity following, and I personally wouldn’t go anywhere else!  Be sure to tell her Angie O sent you!

www.NewKingdomBeauty.com

Chaffon: 818-703-2430

4.Quick-Fix Tricks!: So, you want to go out TONIGHT and rock the super short mini or you got invited to a pool party and you are sooo not ready!! Don’t worry! There are a number of “quick-fixes” to fake perfection at a moment’s notice!

• COFFEE GRINDS: A well-known trick amongst models and celebrities – and one of my FAVORITE tightening remedies is to use coffee grinds on your legs! Yep, you heard me! Just take your used coffee grinds from the morning into the shower with you and apply to legs. The grinds provide a nice exfoliation and the caffeine stimulates movement of toxins and sucks out excess water to smooth lumps and bumps leaving you with smooth dimple-free legs! Leave or for a few minutes then rinse. If you have some extra time you can add some cellulite cream to the mix and wrap legs in plastic food wrap for up tohalf an hour(crazy I know – but worth it!)

• CELLULITE CREAM: Just applying a cellulite cream from the drugstore before exposing your legs gives an instant tightening effect!

• HAIR SPRAY?!?:  Another quick-fix I LOVE I learned from a girlfriend of mine who competes in pageants (they have all the tricks!) Before taking stage in their swimsuits, pageant girls spray Hair Spray to their backsides and legs to hold everything in place and prevent jiggliness! – It actually works really well -Try it!

• HYDRATE:  Don’t forget to moisturize beauties! Drink lots of water and always apply lotion after you shower for plumper, silkier skin all over!

• NUDE COLORED HEELS:   We all know wearing high heels makes the legs look longer and leaner. This Spring invest in skin-toned heels to create the illusion of extra long legs! YUM!

Ok my beauty junkies, now hike up those skirts a little more and work your hotness!

Be sure to check back here often as I’ll be back with hot tips to get you ready for bikini season as well as Spring/Summer Beauty trends and must-haves!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness!

Angie O

Hi lovelies!

Today I want to share my latest beauty find: The POREfessional!

If you’re like me and have noticeable pores (who doesn’t right) then you’ve probably yet to find the perfect product to hide them.

Well, I FINALLY picked up The POREfessional by Benefit Cosmetics after eyeing it for several weeks. It’s a balm/primer which claims to quickly minimize pores.

I’m a fan of Benefit’s products, but I have to say I was definitely skeptical of this one.  I’ve tried so many products, primers and cover ups that claim to minimize pores, but none have really done the trick.  I figured this would be another product that would end up in my “junk drawer” of cosmetics.  But, I’m such a sucker for bright packaging and fun names that I just had to grab it!

Here’s what it looks like. Cute right?

This is what Benefit says about their product: “The POREfessional quickly minimizes the appearance of pores. Apply this silky, lightweight balm to achieve translucent pore coverage and smoother-than-smooth skin. Pores…now you see 'em, now you don't!”

Ok, so it doesn’t really say a lot. – Which is another reason why I was skeptical.  But curiosity always gets the best of me and I’ve GOT to find out if there really is such a product that can diminish pores! So, next thing you know I’m forking over 30 bucks for less than an ounce of product ($28 at Sephora)

When I get the package, I’m excited to see it says I can apply it under or over makeup.  – Great! I LOVE products I can take on the go for quick fixes! My main objective though is to use it as a primer under makeup to even out skin tone and hopefully fill in my pores.

I usually use Smashbox’s Photo Finish primer. I’ve tried many and keep returning to Smashbox because it really does give the most flawless look - It fills in fine lines and evens skin tone, BUT has never quite been able to fill in all my pores. So, I’m hoping this POREfessional can replace my beloved Smashbox Primer.

So, when I open the POREfessional package I was happy to see this cute instruction booklet. – Honestly, I don’t think you need instructions for primer; but I just LOVE pretty drawings. Makes me happy. :-)

The balm/primer comes out a bit tinted and is definitely silicon based, which worries me a little because I have sensitive skin. But it doesn’t worry me enough to abort my mission!

So, I follow the pretty instructions only on one side of my face to see if there’s a difference.  It feels great and glides on like silk. It actually looks and feels quite similar to Smashbox's tinted primer.

I wait a few minutes to see if my sensitive skin will have a bad reaction but it doesn’t YAY!! SO….. when I look back in the mirror - WOW! Where are my pores?!?!

No kidding. This balm actually covered/filled in my little pores so perfectly that I couldn’t even find them!! (and I’m an expert at spotting my pores!) It created perfectly smooth, pore-free looking skin.

I actually didn’t even need to continue with foundation! But I did just to finish out my experiment. I also applied Smashbox primer and my normal  foundation to the other side of the face and I hate to say it but the POREfessional really blew Smashbox away in the "pore-filling" department!(sorry Smashbox)

*The only thing that didn’t impress me tremendously about The POREfessional was it’s staying power. I did notice a couple pores peeking out later in the day. But luckily, I had The POREfessional in my purse for a quick touch up.

So, my conclusion: Although I still don’t have Leighton Meeston’s flawless skin,  at least I can fake it with my new favorite primer The POREfessional. LOVE it!!

Pores…now you see ‘em, now you don’t! Thank you POREfessional!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness!

Angie O

Oxygen facials are all the rage in Hollywood, with celebrities like Madonna singing its praises and high-end spas offering this treatment at costs up to $500!

Luckily, for those of us who can’t afford $500 for a facial, beauty brands have started offering at-home treats made to mimic these famous spa treatments. YAY!

I FINALLY picked up Bliss’ Triple Oxygen Energizing Mask after hearing several of my friends rave about it.  It’s a ‘take-out’ version of Bliss Spa’s most famous facial, the Triple Oxygen Treatment (a favorite of so many stunningly skinned celebs.)
It claims to deliver a shot of oxygen, a dose of a powerhouse form of Vitamin C, a smattering of anti-free radicals, and a moisture fix, to instantly spiff up your skin when you find it looking a little ‘low’ life.


I have to say I LOVE it!  After just one use my skin looked so much brighter, more awake, and appeared more hydrated even though it didn’t necessarily feel softer.

Lately my skin has been a bit lackluster and ashy. But I noticed right away after using the mask that my complexion had more color to it. I’ve used it three times in the past week and my skin just keeps getting better! I highly recommend it!

Of the treatment, the brand says:

“Our Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask is a super quick-fix for dull, tired, sallow, ‘I’m sick of my skin’ skin. Engineered to mimic the effects of our spa’s famous Triple Oxygen™ Treatment facial (but in seconds), this fabulous new complexion brightening formula uses every ‘tech’ in the book to furnish you with a fresher, younger-looking face.”

Instructions: Massage a juicy layer of Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask onto slightly damp clean skin. Wait five minutes, until a full froth forms, then rinse well (or wipe off with a cotton pad

Oh yea, It also banishes blemishes!
Blemish-causing bacteria are anaerobic, which means they are unable to survive with oxygen present. Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask detoxifies the skin by creating an oxygen environment on the skin which helps prevent bacteria from causing breakouts.
*This mask is ideal for anyone with lackluster skin looking to get a glow going, acne prone skin who need help banishing bacteria, and travelers whose skin gets dry and dull from stale airplane and hotel air.

For the Eyes:


Now, Bliss also offers the new Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Eye Mask™, a 15-minute pick-me-up for undereyes!  It releases 3 forms of oxygenation to brighten, de-puff and hydrate.

Like an energy drink for your eyes, this instant brightening treatment is ‘eye’-deal for those who want to fake a full 8 hours!

I absolutely love this treatment, and now I can’t live without it!

Ok beauties, just had to share my enthusiasm for my new favorite mask! Hope you get it and love it as much as I do! – And don’t forget to check back often for all my beauty tips, tricks and finds!

Peace, Love and Sexiness!

Angie O

Hi lovelies!

In Hollywood, everyone knows the #1 key to youthful, glowing skin is to keep it well hydrated. If your skin feels like it’s one size too small, you’re most likely suffering from dehydration.

Sephora.com has a quick way to determine if you’re dry: Lay your finger just above the jaw line extending it toward your chin. Then gently glide your finger upward toward the cheekbone.  If you notice any sort of crepiness to your skin texture as you move your finger up your face, your skin is parched. Treat it to a drink of moisture with any one of these ultra-hydrating treatments. YUM!

**All can be found at your local Sephora or online at www.Sephora.com!

 Clinique Moisture Surge: Extended Thirst Relief- (1.7oz: $34.00,  2.5 oz: $46.50)

I just started using this, and I LOVE it!! You can apply it whenever your skin needs a drink – even over makeup! Perfect for air travel!!

What it is: A light, comfortable cream/gel that plumps skin with hydration for a full 24 hours. Fine lines, flakiness and tightness are washed away. In their place—a sense of supple, firm, vibrant well-being, even through shifts in humidity. One ‘drink’ and skin looks and feels happier, healthier.

*Every day pollution, stress, climatic conditions, air travel, and of course, lack of fluids in the system can cause dehydration.  

This “Hope in a Jar” was Voted Sephora's best-selling moisturizer and one of Oprah Winfrey's top 10 favorite things!

What it is: This soothing essential suits even the most irritated and reactive complexions. It helps relieve dryness and improves the skin's natural moisture balance. Immediately effective comforting properties especially benefit traumatized, allergy-prone, thin, aging, sun-sensitive, tight, and dehydrated skin types.

*When skin is dehydrated it becomes uncomfortable, more sensitive, and loses its radiance.  

NUDE SKINCARE Intense Moisture Mask, $60

When skin is looking extra dull, give it a quick boost with this intensive moisture mask!
 

What it is:  A deeply nourishing mask for intensely dry or delicate skin.  Nude Intense Moisture Mask relieves, nourishes, and moisturizes skin, leaving it beautifully soft, supple, and revived for an instantly beautiful complexion.

*Often, fine lines around the eyes and mouth are a sign of dehydration, rather than aging.

BOSCIA Intensifying Moisture Pack + -  $30

This one’s definitely on my “to-buy” list with yummy ingredients like aloe leaf and jojoba leaf!
 

What it is: This multi-action moisture infusion, containing a nutrient-rich marine complex and comforting aloe leaf, instantly energizes dry, stressed complexions. Organic jojoba leaf, a powerful antioxidant, and willowherb, a unique anti-irritant, help soothe sensitivities and protect your skin from environmental damage. Antiaging amino acids, serine and alanyl-glutamine, replenish intense hydration while promoting vital skin cell rejuvenation for softer, younger-looking skin. Ideal for all skin types, including sensitive skin.

*Skin becomes more dehydrated in the fall and winter months, so be sure to moisturize daily and treat your skin to an extra hydrating treatment once a week if really dry!

FRESH Rose Face Mask,  Hydrating Mask with Rose Petals,  $55

I LOVE this one by FRESH! I can exfoliate and apply at night and wake up with super plump rehydrated skin – It’s sooo yummy!!
 

What it is: A hydrating and toning gel mask that contains real rose petals.
It restores suppleness and radiance to the skin. The first-of-its-kind formula contains real rose petals that literally melt into your skin. The formula contains 50% pure rose floral water and is enriched with cucumber extract, rose oil, aloe vera, and porphyridium cruentum (a "smart" algae that seeks out the areas of your skin that needs moisture the most). WOW!

Ok all my fresh-faced beauties, Be sure to help these treatments along by drinking plenty of water, eating your veggies and replenishing electrolytes with sports drinks like Gatorade.

Peace, Love and Sexiness!

Angie O

In Hollywood, “ MedSpas” are popping up on every corner like Starbucks! These new Medical Spas are Hollywood’s fountains of youth, offering procedures that promise to turn back the clock with little to no downtime!

Jenny McCarthy is a big fan of Medspas!

Maybe you’ve noticed that we’re no longer seeing the tight pulled facelifts and overly plumped lips on the red carpets. But all of a sudden everyone seems to have perfect skin… no flaws, no wrinkles, not one blemish! How are they doing it?? Medspas! Celebrities no longer have to turn to the knife to maintain their youth. Nurses at medspas, armed with lasers, Botox, and fillers are slowly replacing the plastic surgeon in Hollywood!

These new spas are one-stop shops for all the latest beauty treatments! Women are making it a ritual to visit their local medspa for “monthly maintenance.” Here you can zap unwanted hair, smooth cellulite, clear acne, fill in lines and wrinkles- you can even have “fat melting” injections during your lunch break! This monthly beauty maintenance has become so common in LA, even women in their early 20s frequent medspas to keep their skin clear and to prevent aging before it even happens.

Here’s a brief look into what they’re offering:

LASERS: Lasers are the future of beauty with new innovations coming out practically every day. Today’s lasers can do it all! They can remove that tattoo you got on Spring break, lift sagging skin, minimize pores, zap fat, and remove unwanted hair – and so much more I’ll have to write a separate blog just for lasers! The laser everyone is talking about right now is the PIXEL laser. It resurfaces skin, evens out skin tone, minimizes pores and scars and produces new collagen giving women perfect, youthful skin! WOW!

PIXEL LASER RESULTS:

http://www.pixelperfect.com/

Photo courtesy of http://www.juvederm.com/

PARALYTICS: You’ve all heard about Botox! Paralytics like Botox and Dysport work by preventing muscle movement in areas that create wrinkles like the forehead and crow’s feet around the eyes. Botox is even being used to give “brow lifts” and for jaw reduction. Paralytics are quickly becoming more and more acceptable as doctors and nurses have become more skilled in creating more natural looking results...I’ve heard that even young starlets in their early 20s have turned to Botox to make their skin look smoother.

Botox Results

http://www.botoxcosmetic.com/

FACIAL PEELS: Facial peels are usually a mixture of acids and vitamins that are applied to the skin to promote peeling and cell turnover. They are effective for pigmentation problems, acne, large pores, texture issues and scarring. There are peels for everyone and every skin type. Some chemical peels are mild and have no down time, others are stronger and have down time for up to one week. The stronger chemical peels are deeper and remove thicker layers of skin which result in more significant improvement of skin texture and tone. Chemical peels can be performed on the face, neck, chest, hands, arms, and legs.

Vi Peel

Welcome to the future of beauty, ladies!!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness

 
Angie O

Smiling is a great way to brighten your day, but it also has many benefits you might not know about! Not only does smiling make you look younger and more attractive, it also makes you feel better! – A smile a day keeps the doctor away?

Here are 7 great reasons  to put a smile on your face!

1.  Smiling actually makes you happy!  You might think that people smile because they are happy, but it can actually be the other way around! 'Simply using the same muscles as smiling will put you in a happier mood,' explains Dr Michael Lewis, psychologist at Cardiff University. 'That’s because use of those muscles is part of how the brain evaluates mood.'  . So if you aren’t feeling happy, skip the anti-depressants and just smile!

2.  Smiling makes you look younger!  Smiling is associated with youth, so put on a smile to get back that glow of childhood happiness! A British study found that men rated smiling women younger than frowning ones- even if those who frowned were actually younger! The reason: Smiling is psychologically associated with joy, vitality, and youth.  Smile- it’s like an instant face lift!  

3.  Smiling helps you live longer! Various studies conducted over the years have shown that smiling and laughter can lower blood pressure, reduce heart-attack risk and can boost the functioning of the immune system making happy people outlive the unhappy ones.  Could there be a less expensive medicine than this?

4.  Smiling Relieves Stress!  Smiling and laughter help to promote the release of a "feel good" group of hormones called endorphins. These are the same group of hormones responsible for the runners high you hear so much about. If you don't have time to get to the gym for a hard run, try adding a smile and a bit of laughter to boost these natural, stress relieving hormones.

5.  Smiling is contagious!  When you smile at a stranger you not only boost your own health and beauty, you also send a positive message that can potentially change someone else's mood for the better. The stranger you graced with your smile may go on to pass the kindness to someone else. Who knows how far your original smile will travel? Spread the love!

6.  Smiling makes you more successful!  Happy people (people who smile) think and behave in a way that is more likely to be successful. Research studios find that happy workers enjoy multiple advantages over their less happy peers. The list is impressive! For example, happy people are more likely to secure job interviews, show superior performance and productivity, and be evaluated positively by their superiors!

7.  Smiling is attractive!  Attraction can be as much about your projection of yourself as it is about looks. Having a makeup artist and wind machine on permanent standby isn't realistic, but a smile can completely transform your look, and someone's perception of you!  We are attracted to smiley people.  A national survey from the American Dental Association found the smile outranked eyes, hair, and the body as the most attractive physical feature.

MAKE THAT SMILE BRIGHTER!

To make your smile even brighter, grab a box of teeth whitening strips from your drugstore! These babies, when used consistantly can whiten as much as expensive teeth whitening from the dentist! Now, that's something to smile about!

Crest 3D Whitening Strips

All right my happy beauties, so when you’re getting ready for that hot date or that important job interview, don’t forget your most important secret beauty weapon…your smile!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness

Angie O

Sleep your way to beautiful skin and hair!

The concept of “beauty sleep” isn’t an Old Wives’ Tale. Experts say sleep does affect your skin and has a variety of benefits.

 When you sleep, your body is busy repairing itself. Not only is sleep beneficial to your health, but it also plays a vital role in your looks.  Getting the proper amount of sleep can be better than even the most expensive beauty creams and treatments!

Here are some of the beauty benefits of a good night’s sleep:

 Eyes: The benefits of sleep on the appearance of your eyes are seemingly endless. Bloodshot eyes, bags, dark under-eye circles, and puffiness can all be reduced, if not completely erased, by getting enough sleep.

 Skin Tone: Sleep can work as an instant relief for ashy, washed-out, and red skin. While you snooze, your skin cells turn over faster renewing itself, which helps you wake with a healthy glow!

 Hair: Increased sleep has been proven to make your locks grow faster. While you’re dozing off, your body is busy repairing itself and secreting growth hormones, which work to improve hair health and promote growth.

 Acne: Sleep deprivation has been shown to increase inflammation, as well as insulin resistance, both of which are major culprits of acne.  In addition, sleep helps to build a strong immune system, which in turn works to fight infection so that blemishes clear up more quickly. The moral of the story is sleep more, break-out less.

 Wrinkles: While you sleep your body produces more protein, allowing cells to repair damage – including those harmed from ultraviolet rays (a.k.a sun damage) and pollution. Getting your 8 hours can also result in more human growth hormone production which works to retain skin elasticity, making you less likely to wrinkle.

Jennifer Lopez and Helen Mirren (65) swear by sleep as their number one beauty secret!!

Many factors are crucial for getting enough sleep. Here are some tips to get you well rested and beautiful!

1. Chill out! To get your body relaxed and ready for a perfect night’s sleep, draw a relaxing bubble bath and sit with your favorite book before you snooze.
2. Keep your bedroom only for sleep (and sex!) It’s best to leave work materials, computers and televisions out of your sleeping environment.
3. The darker the better! A dark, cool sleeping environment is best for sleeping beauties. Invest in some black-out shades or just wear your favorite sleeping mask.
4. Finish eating 2-3 hours before bedtime. Eating before bed can make you uncomfortable and keep you up. Plus, you want your body working on repair, not digestion. And definitely no caffeine before bed!

SLEEPING BEAUTY EXTRAS:

Silk Pillowcases

Kate Winslet and Reese Witherspoon are just two of several starlets who sleep on silk pillowcases and wake up looking perfectly coifed and creaseless. So, are they onto something? “Believe it or not, the weight of your head pushing your face against the pillow will create what are called sleep wrinkles and can worsen existing lines. So to prevent sleep wrinkles and to help delay worsening of existing facial lines,use a silk pillowcase.  Silk is also a strand savior for brittle, damaged hair!

Branche Charmeuse Case:

www.branchebeautysleep.com

Sleep also increases skincare’s efficacy so slather on your favorite night cream! Before resting your beautiful face be sure to clean off all makeup and apply your night cream. Choose a cream rich in anti-oxidants for faster cell turnover or a deep moisturizing cream for an extra dewy glow the next morning.

This is a very potent nighttime moisturizer and anti-oxidant booster that helps to mend lines and wrinkles.

Nighty night my sleeping beauties!

Peace, Love, and Sexiness!