Beauty on a Budget OR the Time Poor

I have decided to write a series of Beauty Tips for anyone you is time poor and/or on a budget.
For those who don't know me I am a Hairdresser by trade (and a very good one ;-) even if I do say so myself) turned Beauty & Health girl.

What do they have in common with Bras? They ALL make you feel good, great in fact. People ask me ALL the time about tips on hair, make up, skin and the most common thing I hear is "I don't have time"

Here is a tip make time!

I will share my secrets with you on looking after yourself for less time and money.

Lesson 1,

Skin Care

To prevent aging & get glowing skin you MUST do the following:


Daily:
Cleanse- clean your skin really well.
Moisturize- In the morning use a SPF everyday even around your eyes (eye creams don't have any sun block so unless you want crows feet around your eyes use SPF)
Eye Cream and a nourishing moisturizer at night.

Once to Twice Weekly:
Exfoliate & Mask

It seriously takes 5 minutes, exfoliate & put the mask on before you get in the shower. Then just before you get out take the mask off.

Now what skin care range do I recommend?
I have worked with every exclusive brand known to man. My favorite is- Paula's Choice

Why? It is a simple no fluff range that works. It doesn't have all of the neck, bust creams and all the others fluffy creams that will never work. It gives you what you need.
Best of all it's so cheap anyone can afford it. You can become a member for $10 and get a huge discount all the time.
Paula is the author of 'Don't go to the beauty counter without me'
Now she has her own range.
I got a cleanser, exfoliater, mask and moisturizer for AU$100 which I think is very good.

If you want nice smells and fluffy eye, neck, bust creams and don't mind spending a little more. I really like Elemis the smells are divine and they are really good. And based on all natural ingredients.


A range should last you about 6 to 8 months. You will notice a big difference after the 1st time but it gets even better!

Lesson 2, I share with you How To Get Happy Hands & Feet! DIY manicures & pedicures.

How To Measure Your Bra Size

My Bra Size Guide is so good it's ranked Top 3 in the world!
We all know that 8 out of 10 women wear the wrong size bra. Blah Blah Blah!
I will show you how to get the right size AND shape for you!

Upon my extensive research, I have found that finding your correct bra size isn’t as easy as one simple measuring system.

Generally speaking it differs from smaller to larger cups. My measuring technique is similar to others however we have tweaked it to ensure a perfect fit. Steps 1 and 2 are generic for both smaller and bigger cup sizes, though Step 3 is for smaller cups and Step 4 is for larger cups

1. Band Size
Wrap the measuring tape around your rib cage snugly just under your bust. Make sure you’re wearing a good fitting, non-padded bra while measuring, measure in inches. If it’s an odd number go down one. Use the Band Size chart below to convert your band size.

• Bras stretch in the back; your bra should fit firmly on the loosest hook when new;
• Band is level from front to back;

Band Size

Australia	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26
UK & US	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48
Europe	65	70	75	80	85	90	95	100	105	110

2. Cup Size
Wrap the measuring tape around your breasts. Measure in inches the fullest part of your bust. Simply subtract your band size from your bust measurement and that will give you your cup size. Use the chart below to find your cup size.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

AU

A

B

C

D

DD

E

F

G

H

-

-

-

UK

A

B

C

D

DD

E

F

FF

G

GG

H

I

USA

A

B

C

D

DD

DDD

E

F

G

H

-

-

EU

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

-

-

-

-

3. Smaller Cup sizes A - D
You have converted your measurements and have both the band and cup measurement. Now to tweak! Go up in your band size and down in your cup size.

For Example:
Band Measurement: 32 inches = Australian Size 10
Bust Measurement: 35 inches
Cup Size: 35 - 32 = 3, Equals a C cup
Bra Size: 10C

NOW go up a band size and down a cup size = 12B

4. Larger Cup Sizes DD Cup & Up
You have converted your measurements and have both the band and cup measurement. The band sizes are generous so remember you want it to be a snug fit.

For Example:

Rib Cage Measurement: 34 inches = Australian Size 12

Bust Measurement: 40 inches

Cup Size: 40 – 34= 6 Give’s me an E Cup.

Bra Size: 12 E

NOW YOU KNOW YOUR BRA SIZE, WHAT SHAPE IS BEST FOR YOU?

FAQ's Questions on Bras

You can also watch my video

Any questions? Email me braqueen@gmail.com

Bottoms Size Guide

SIZE	DRESS SIZE GUIDE	WAIST (INCHES)	HIPS (INCHES)
S	8-10	24-27	34-37
M	12-14	27-30	37-40
L	14-16	30-33	40-43

Me, My kids and I

I have spent so much time lately thinking about my business and everything that goes with it. That I have to stop and give myself a little reality check!

Yesterday I posted a Smilebox which I love because it's quick, free, they look great and people love them.

I have 2 girls Maddison is 2 1/2 and Milly is 5 1/2 months.

Maddison is my girlie girl who could seriously talk the leg off a chair. There is nothing she can't say and who is far too intelligent for her own good. She loves dressing up, Barbie & painting her nails! And LOVES to cuddle.



Milly is much cruiser then Maddison doesn't really fuss too much but will let you know when she's not happy! She is really tall (she didn't get that from my side!) must be a throw back from somewhere! Right now all she wants to do is stand and be in where the action is.



I love it when you first go in Milly's room in the morning and she is so happy to see you. She Goo and Gaa's and full of smiles it warms your heart.

Maddison walked up to me the other day and said " I love you Baby!" and those random acts of affection can just bring a smile to your face.

So after my light bulb moment over the weekend I am now making it my mission to enjoy the present and start enjoying the journey and stop worrying about just getting to the other side.

I am looking forward to sharing the journey with you and please I love your comments so feel free to share...

My Family

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Why in the world would you own a business?

My whole life this is what I have always wanted to own my own business.
Why I really don’t know it was just what was in my heart. So I followed.

When you do your market research, your business plans and everything else you need to do. You read all of the material and as much as they say ‘There are little to no rewards in the beginning’ you say ‘That’s OK, I know and that’s fine’.

Then you open and it feels like FINALLY! We’re here.
Reality: NO YOU ARE NOT!

You haven’t even started. The fun starts here!
Now you have to make sales, marketing, networking, promotions, accounting, and orders blah blah blah.

So the excitement and adrenalin soon becomes stress, fatigue, exhaustion. The smile lines turn into frown lines because you know what ‘There are little to no rewards in the beginning’

The time, dedication, consistency, motivation and the passion it takes consumes you. It’s what you live it’s what you breathe! It’s the first thing you think about in the morning and last thing you about at night and if that’s not enough

YOU WAKE UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT AND THINK ABOUT IT!

Then something happens “BOOM” your light bulb moment!

It’s not what is on the other side, it’s about the journey.

So you STOP!

You realise that your job will never be done. There will always be something that needs improving, fixing or updating. You and your business is constantly evolving and YOU need to enjoy the process and trust the process and know that everything that has gone wrong and right has brought you here to this very moment right here and right now.

When you realise that from the bottom of your heart this is what you live and breathe for.
I didn’t do this to make money I do it because I LOVE IT. I do it because it is my mission to make women feel good about themselves everyday.

Why? Because we deserve too! If we feel good then our partners, our kids, our family and our colleagues feel good too and we can enjoy the journey together.


So to answer my question Why am I in Business?

Because I LOVE to make women feel good and I want to make as many women as possible feel good. That’s why!

One Life, One Chance!

YEKKK! That’s a bit scary when you think of your life like that!

Are you happy?

Everyone is so busy, so time poor and I really can’t remember lives ever being this crazy can you?

STOP!

How can we start enjoying life? Here’s a tip…

• Think about what makes you feel good?

• Take ½ an hour every week give yourself a mini facial- scrub & mask.

• Then give yourself an entire body scrub (it’s the largest organ of our body we HAVE to look after it & we can’t replace it!)

• Jump in the shower was your hair and put a treatment in it.

That’s all really easy to do isn’t it? I promise you, you’ll feel better and you’re looking after yourself.

Here’s what you can do everyday to put a bit of pepper in our step…

• Get your wardrobe sorted and throw out anything you haven’t worn in a year. Make sure you have shapes to complement your body now.

• If you have big boobs DO NOT hide them you’ll just look like you have a big fat sausage lying across your chest! V necks are best suited for you and nothing that’s too big, fluffy or frilly. Keep it simple! WEAR ensure you have separation, lift, shape, comfort and support, make sure it’s bra that will make you feel good, sexy, elegant, cute, pretty whatever look you like!

• Wear matching Knickers (try it you’ll be surprised what I difference it makes)

• Get fresh air and/or take 5 minutes just to eyes your eyes and breathe deeply.


Smile and laugh (a good belly laugh should do it!)

xxxx

Kiss ME Now & Ravish ME Later......

Guaranteed to get you action!

• When you kiss her goodbye in the morning KISS her, no groping or fondling, no words just kiss and enjoy.


• We LOVE sexy but HATE cheap or trashy. So buy her a lingerie set that is classy & sexy. Make it a ‘just because’, we love surprises.


• When you get home give her your present. Tell her she deserves the world. Cook her dinner or do the dishes. Remember this is foreplay for women.


• Enjoy a wine together, make her laugh; we really need to do it more.


• Offer to put the kids to bed while she takes some time to herself,

• Once you have done that meet her in the bedroom or room of choice kiss her and you can take it from there!


AT NO STAGE DURING THE DAY DO YOU ASK OR HINT TO HER WANT YOU REALLY WANT.

I promise you will spice up your love life!