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April 29, 2014

The Quickest Way To Chill Wine

The Quickest Way To Chill Wine, By Barbie's Beauty Bits

Wine is one of my loves, and similar to makeup, I have a few DIY tips up my sleeve about it.  If you are having a last minute dinner party and need a chilled bottle of wine quickly, this is a bit you want to know about.

The quickest way to chill wine is with salt! Yes, salt is the magic ingredient to chilling wine quickly.

So How To? 
  1. Fill a bucket with ice, water and add about ½ cup of salt. 
  2. Place the bottle of wine in the middle of the mixture.
  3. Leave for 10 minutes, and your wine is quickly chilled!
So, why does salt quickly chill the wine? Because salt lowers the freezing point of the ice, hence make the water around it colder quicker.

Cheers, until next time!
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April 21, 2014

Tips To Finding The Best Eyeshadow For Your Eye Color

Tips To Finding The Best Eyeshadow For Your Eye Color, By Barbie's Beauty Bits.Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by GlamSt. and contains affiliate links.  While compensation was gained for writing this post, all views expressed are my own and were not influenced in anyway. 
 
I am really excited to share this information with you today, as I know finding the right eyeshadow colors can be difficult, costly and downright overwhelming.  But no worries, as GlamST. and I are here to help you find that perfect shade to enhance the color of your eyes!

For those of you who may not of seen some of my past posts about GlamST.  They are the first virtual makeup tester on the market! It’s a makeup lover’s dream come true. The site allows you to test makeup, try out other looks from other users,  give tips, while sharing the experience with your friends & more!  And the best part, if you don’t like how something turned out, who cares as you can try another!  Plus, you didn’t waste money on a product that wasn't right for your eye color! 

Anyways back to the exciting news! GlamST. has just launched a new version of their virtual program. This new feature will allow you to try different eyeshadow colors and apply them to the different areas on your eyelids. Enabling you to see what colors & shapes work best with your eye color!

GlamSt. new eyeshadow features, By Barbie's Beauty Bits.
A Closer View Of The New Features

As you can see from the above images, you can try numerous shades and color combinations.  However, if you really want to have your eyes stand out and demand the attention they deserve.  Consider using shades with similar hues or colors that are on the opposite end of the color wheel.  By taking this approach,  you will step up your game and really complement the intensity of your eyes.  Don't know what colors to test? Then check out my cheat sheet below on how to find the best eyeshadow for your eye color.

Blue Eyes:
Warmer colors make blue eyes appear brighter.  Also, if you have light eyes (close to gray) you want to stay away from really dark shades, as they can minimize the look of your eyes.

Colors: Copper, gray, rose, champagne, and bronze complement blue eyes the most. 

Brown Eyes:
Women with brown eyes have the most color options. Why?  Because brown is neutral and you are not competing with other colors.

Colors: Purple, teal, green, and bronze complement brown eyes the most.

Green Eyes: Violet colors will help to enhance the emerald color in your eyes the most.
Other colors that complement a green eye are rust, wines, and rose gold’s.

Hazel Eyes: You have many options here.  Depending on the color you want to pick up, there is a eyeshadow color to help you do that.

Colors: Burgundy, rust, deep purples, and grays best complement the hazel eye.

Want to try out a color that best suits your eye color, click here to start with GlamSt.   Also, make sure to tweet or Instagram your pictures by using #glamstapp

Or want to create your own 15 Color Eyeshadow Pro Pallette?

The 15 Color Eye shadow Pro offers the most variety to date. Choose from over 100+ colors. Mix and match all your favorites. Custom Palette colors are larger than our pre-designed 88 and 120 palette colors. Be Creative or show-off your comfort zone, with the 15 Color Eye shadow Pro, your possibilities are limitless! www.bhcosmetics.com


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April 10, 2014

How To Achieve The Winged Eyeliner Look



How To achieve the winged eyeliner look by barbie's beauty bits


Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by GlamSt.  While compensation was gained for writing this post, all views expressed and winged eyeliner tips are my own and were not influenced in anyway. 
 
This is my 3rd post in my GlamST.  series for the month of April. For those of you who are not familiar with GlamST., they are the first virtual makeup tester, on the market! It’s a makeup lover’s dream come true. The site allows you to test makeup, give tips, while sharing the experience with your friends & more!  And the best part, if you don’t like how something turned out, who cares as you can try another!  Plus, you didn’t waste money on a product you didn’t like. 

GlamST. gives you the chance to try out everything from concealer to colored eyeliner! The eyeliner features are bold and give you more of a winged liner, which is awesome for those of you want see how you would look, but have no idea how to achieve the winged eyeliner eye.

Here are some of my virtual eyeliner creations.  You’ll notice that you can create these on yourself, or choose to use one of the models they provide. Below those, I have shared some tips on how to achieve this winged eyeliner look in real life! Enjoy...

Virtual Winged Eyeliner Looks

GlamST. Winged Eyeliner Virtual Makeover Looks, By Barbie's Beauty Bits

GlamST.  Virtual Makeover Eye Looks, By Barbie's Beauty Bits

Tips On How To Achieve The Winged Eyeliner Look In Real Life

Step 1: Start With A Primed Eyelid: If you are a regular to my blog you will hear me mention primer.  You must prime in order to get long lasting makeup application.  Starting with a base will allow the eyeliner to adhere better. In addition to using a primer, I also recommend, blending some concealer directly under your lash line, to enable your eyeliner to stay all day


Step 2: Use A Great Eyeliner: The last thing you want to do is to use an eyeliner that runs or is really hard to apply.  You want to select an eyeliner that glides on. 

Step 3:  Draw A Thin Line Out From The Outside Corner Of Your Eye.

 

Step 4: Draw A Line Back To Your Upper Lash Line. Creating A Small Triangle.

Step 5:  Fill It In The Triangle.


Step 6:  Apply Eyeliner To The Rest Of Your Lid, In Small Strokes.





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April 7, 2014

O.P.I. Brazil Collection & Giveaway!

OPI brazil collection review & giveaway by barbies beauty bits & tanias all about you
Disclaimer: I was not not compensated for this post.  No purchase is necessary to enter.  OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF THE DATE OF ENTRY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

With spring in the air, I wanted to bring to you the new O.P.I. Spring/Summer Collection for this year, Brazil!  The colors are so vibrant and fun! I can sure see why they say forget the snow, think warm sexy weather!

This is a fiesta for your nails.  Where, according to the OPI website these polishes, "take us on a journey of color to Brazil where vivid hues are set against the Sienna shades of beach and earth with a backdrop of rainforest flora".  Oh, take me away!

There are 12 gorgeous, rich colors in this collection, and of course the names are too fun! Let's check them out...
  1. I Just Can't Cope-Acabana
  2. Next Stop..The Bikini Zone
  3. Don't Bossa Nova Me Around
  4. I Sao Paulo Over There
  5. Scores A Goal!
  6. AmazOn AmazOFF
  7. Where did Suzi's Man-go?
  8. Toucan Do It If You Try
  9. Kiss Me I'm Brazilian
  10. Live.Love.Carnaval
  11. Taupe-less Beach
  12. Red Hot Rio
My two favorite shades are
Kiss Me I'm Brazilian, which is a bright pink creme & Live.Love.Carnaval, a dark coral. 
OPI brazil nail polish review by Barbie's Beauty Bits

What are your favorites? Haven't tried them yet? Well then today is your lucky day, as Tania's All About You is giving you the chance to win some of these tropicalicious shades! Or better yet, a $50 gift card to Sephora to stock up on your other beauty essentials!
Click here register to win a $50 Sephora Gift Card & More!
Disclaimer: I was not not compensated for this post.  No purchase is necessary to enter.  OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AS OF THE DATE OF ENTRY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. Confirmed Winner(s) (by offerpopcom). The potential winners will be notified via email.  All taxes are the sole responsibility of the winner. If a potential winner, for whatever reason, does not provide Tania’s All About You or sponsor representative with an email confirmation receipt of their winner notification, the contestant will be disqualified within fourteen (14) days of attempted notification or otherwise fails to comply with the Official Rules.  If this happens his/her prize will be awarded to an alternate winner randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries. My blog is not responsible for product shipment/delivery. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest.
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April 1, 2014

Coffee Facials

Coffie facial by barbies beuaty bits

It’s been a while since my last Pantry to Pretty bit.  But today's is one that will really PERK you up!

This tip is from a close friend of mine, who pick this up while in California.  I guess with all the sun there; this spa treatment has been a "Grande" beauty bit… A skin treatment from espresso coffee grounds!   Yes, coffee grounds.  You see coffee grounds contain anti-oxidant agents that help in protecting the skin from free radicals, hence decreasing the risk of skin cancer.  In addition to this, the caffeine contributes to tightening the pores.  Yeah!

Considering, I consume a lot of coffee; this D.I.Y. coffee facial was easy to test out. See the recipe below I brewed up.

Coffee Facial Scrub:
  • 1/4 cup of ground espresso beans
  • 2 table spoons of olive oil or you can use a combination of coconut oil & olive oil
  • Apply to face in a circular motion
  • Leave on for a 4 mins.
  • Rinse
A DIY coffee facial by Barbies Beauty Bits

I applied the mixture to my face, neck and decolletage. I found that this mask helped to remove the dead skin cells, plus I liked how it made my skin feel.  One downside was the grind.  If you are one that is not used to doing a lot of facials, you may want to consider sticking to a finer coffee ground for your face. A larger grind works better for areas you can be a little rougher on. Lastly, the area will be red for a bit, so don't be alarmed.

So there you have a beauties, another Pantry to Pretty Bit, until next time!
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