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St. Patrick’s Day

Agamazing — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:03:37 +0000

HAPPY SAINT PATRICK’S DAY EVERYONE!

CHEERS!

I think I will treat myself to Shamrock shake from McDonald’s today! I have not had a milkshake in forever! So today is the day

What are everyone’s plans today? Are you going out?

Strange beauty tips

Agamazing — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:37:05 +0000

Wow I found this on: cosmopolitan.com

Wacky beauty tips that work

Toothpaste on a zit? Vinegar in your hair? Some of that ridiculous-sounding advice you’ve heard in passing is really right on.

You’ve been told this line before: “Okay, I know it’s weird but…” What follows is a surprising piece of advice- about anything from clearing up a zit to taming a flyaway- that totally does the trick. Call it word-of-mouth beauty. Sure, these tips might sound strange at first (“You put diaper cream where?!), but there’s a logic to them. We rounded up tons of such pointers (from pros as well as real girls) and tested them at Cosmo. Though a few clunkers had to be kicked to the curb, all the rest, presented here, are real gems.

1. Powder Your Roots
If your hairline starts to look greasy, dig up a big, fluffy makeup brush, and dip into a pot of loose powder. Tap it once on the back of your hand to remove excess, then dust it over your roots. It mops up oil and blends into your strands, so no one will know you didn’t shower.

2. Scent Strands With Perfume
Spray a light shot fragrance into the bristles. Run it through strands from roots to ends and your hair will smell amazing throughout the day.

3. Cure Calluses With Vaseline
Slather on the petroleum jelly, and put on socks before bed to dissolve tough calluses overnight.

4. Spot-Treat Smudges
Dip a cotton swab in eye-makeup remover, and trace it along your lids to erase any slip-ups or goofs when there’s not time to redo your whole look.

5. Fix a Flushed Face
If you turn red and stay that way after exercising (like seriously red for hours, even though you’re healthy and hydrated), take an antihistamine like Benadryl when you leave the gym to reduce redness.

6. Soften Your Bod With Avocado
Take a ripe avocado, remove the pit and skin, and mash it up in a bowl. Slather it all over your body, let it sit for 20 minutes, then rinse off. Your skin will be sooo soft- avocado is a natural moisturizer.

7. Super-Glue a Nail
Instead of tearing off your nail when it breaks, put a tiny dab of Super Glue over the split, and paint a generous layer of your favourite nail-polish shade over it. Go for an opaque option (like red, purple, or coral) to camouflage and seal the crack.

8. Use Makeup Remover on Stubborn Lipstick
Don’t try to rub red lipstick (which makes it smear across your mouth-not so sexy). Instead, take a cotton ball or tissue, dip it in makeup remover, and just dab to erase the dark stain fast.

9. Tame Brows With Eye Cream
Pat any kind of rich eye cream over brows to help keep them hydrated and banish those icky white specks that looks like dandruff.

10. Buff With Baking Soda
If you find yourself streaking (not glowing) after applying self-tanner, put some baking soda on a loofah, and scrub away the stripes.

11. Brush On Hair Spray
For the final step of your blow-dry, spray hair spray onto your brush, and run it through strands from roots to tips. This way, your do isn’t so plastered and stiff but still holds volume and shine.

12. Boost Body Lotion With Baby Oil
If you’re craving shiny legs that aren’t greasy, blend a drop of baby oil into your normal body lotion for extra luster.

13. Dab essential Oil on a Hangnail
Put apricot oil, the kind found in health-food stores, to protect cuticles from turning rough and raggedy.

14. Quell a Cold Sore With Cream
When a cold sore is coming on, dab a bit of thick moisturizer, like Aquaphor, over it to prevent it from getting worse.

15. Freeze Your Eyeliner
If the tip of your eyeliner pencil crumbles and smears on your lids, store the liner in the freezer for 15 minutes before use so the tip is firm and goes across your skin smoothly.

16. Use Toothpaste on a Zit
Use just a pea-size amount. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb the oil so the pimple won’t get more clogged, then wash off.

17. Heat Up Your Curler
If you have stick-straight lashes, try blasting your metal eyelash curler with a hairdryer for a couple of seconds to heat it up so your lashes bend more easily. And use waterproof mascara. The formula dries faster than other mascaras, so it sets the curl more effectively.

18. Use Soap Without Water
You know those fancy bars that are actually too pretty to use? Toss them in your underwear or tee-shirt drawers to make skin smell delicious.

19. Groom Brows With a Toothbrush
Mist an (unused!) toothbrush or eyebrow comb with hair spray to help flatten and tame unruly brows.

20. Put Diaper-Rash Cream on Dry Spots
Slather on a thick layer of diaper-rash cream to heal cracked elbows and feet.

21. Lubricate Your Lashes
An easy way to draw attention to your eyes without putting on a pile of makeup is to comb petroleum jelly lightly through the tips of eyelashes to get sexy, subtle sparkle.

22. Steamroll Flyaways
Spray on hair spray, then roll the can over your strands. The round bottle fits the curved shape of your head, locks in the spray, and flattens out frizz.

23. Spike Lotion With Bronzer
If you don’t have time to book a self-tanning session, mix a few pumps of body bronzer with regular hand lotion and pat it on your legs for a gradual dose of sexy, beachy colour.

24. Air-Dry Your Curls
Let your hair dry indoors before going out in the cold. The curls will be really bouncy and piecey-perfect.

25. Press a Tea Bag on Splotches
If your skin is sensitive or just looking irritated and puffy for some reason, steep a bag of green tea for a minute or two, let it cool down, and dab it over your face. The antioxidants in the tea take down inflammation.

26. Shave With Conditioner
Ran out of shaving cream? Do double duty by coating your stems with a thick hair conditioner. It softens the hair so it’s easier to shave off and makes legs feel amazingly silky.

27. Amp Shine With Vinegar
Mix one part vinegar with four parts carbonated water and soak dry hair. Leave on for 15 minutes before you shampoo to lock in shine and combat dullness.

28. Exfoliate Your Pits
If your underarms start to look dry and flaky, an easy trick is to exfoliate them with a gentle face scrub to keep that skin pretty when going sleeveless.

29.Customize Your Body Lotion
Instead of shelling out for an expensive perfumed body product, you can make your own by pouring a few drops of fragrance into any scent-free lotion. Rub it on- the scent will last for hours.

30. “Brush” With Mouthwash
If you’re too wiped out after a late night of partying to clean your teeth, rinse with water and mouthwash, then use a dry toothbrush on the area where your teeth hit your gums.
31. Make an Egg White Mask
To revive tired, dull skin without hitting the spa table, try this: Crack open an egg in a bowl, separate the yolk, and use the egg whites to make a face mask. The proteins help to heal and restore skin’s moisture. Leave it on for five minutes, and rinse off.

32. Dry Sensitive Skin With T.P.
Instead of drying your face with a scratchy towel, pat with toilet paper- it’s ultra-soft on delicate skin (and bums!).

For more check out this link:

http://www.cosmopolitan.com.au/wacky_beauty_tips_that_work.htm

Feeling down

Agamazing — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:09:20 +0000

Hi Everyone,

As I was about to give up on my blog this morning I decided to keep going! I hope that there is somebody else out there who cares about it….

I have not been feeling well lately and to tell you the truth I have been feeling depressed This Winter drove me crazy, can not take this cold and cloudy weather anymore. I would like to see the sun come out and shine. On the other hand I’m very grateful to be healthy and being one of the victims of the recent JAPAN TSUNAMI I pray for all these people everyday.

How are you feeling? And what are you up to?

Sag Awards 2011

Agamazing — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:09:53 +0000

I really enjoyed watching “SAG AWARDS” yesterday!

In my opinion Kim Kardashian wore the best dress! I love the one shoulder and the color!!! I like her hair style a lot, too!

She looked gorgeous And I think her brother Rob looked very handsome, too

My second favorite was worn by Eva Langoria!

I also liked Angie’s Harmon dress a lot!

The ugliest dress was worn by January Jones:

And also Nicole Kidman!

I did not like Hailee’s Steinfeld dress at all!!!!!!!!!!

What were they thinking?! I could go on and on with all the ugly dresses!

WHAT DID YOU THINK? WHOSE DRESS DID YOU LIKE?

RHBH Reunion looks good!

Agamazing — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:46:04 +0000

Can not wait to see it!

Check out this link to see previous of the reunion!

http://www.usmagazine.com/moviestvmusic/news/beverly-hills-housewives-weep-scream-bicker-at-reunion-2011191

Golden Globes 2011 according to me!

Agamazing — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:20:42 +0000

So who watched “GOLDEN GLOBES” last night?

I did and have to say that I was surprised by how many ridiculous looking dresses there were! OMG!

I have made a list of the ugliest and prettiest dresses according to me:

The worst:

# 1. MICHELLE WILLIAMS - The worst dress ever!

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12400

# 2. NICOLE KIDMAN

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12369

# 3. SCARLETT JOHANSSON - OH MY!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12377

# 4. SANDRA BULLOCK – Very disappointing Her dress did nothing for her!

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12386

# 5. J LO hideous!!!

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12392

# 6. HALLIE BERRY! – What was she thinking putting this dress on?!

http://agamazingworld.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php

# 7. LEIGHTON MEESTER – Oh my, oh my!!!!

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12397

# 8. NATALIE PORTMAN

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12368

The best:

# 1 LEA MICHELLE!!! LOVED HER DRESS!

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12367

# 1. AMBER RILEY

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12363

# 2. CATHERINE ZETA JONES

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12385

# 3. MEGAN FOX – I’m not a big fan of hers, but I did like her dress.

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12395

# 4. SHAUN ROBINSON – Love her dress!!!

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12398

# 5. CARRIE UNDERWOOD

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12402

# 6. MILA KUNIS – Love this color!

http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/photos/golden-globes-2011-what-the-stars-wore-2011161/12403

# 7. AMY ADAMS - I like the dress, but not the color! Would like it more in black or red.

And who is Temple Grandin?!

WHOSE DRESS DID YOU LIKE OR DID NOT LIKE?

H2O

Agamazing — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:57:25 +0000

Best and worst bottled water brands

By Lori Bongiorno

(Photo: B2M Productions / Getty Images)

How much do you know about the bottled water you drink? Not nearly enough, according to a new report released today from Environmental Working Group (EWG). “Bottled water companies try hard to hide information you might find troubling,” says Jane Houlihan, senior vice president of research for the Washington D.C.-based research and advocacy group.

EWG analyzed the labels of 173 unique bottled water products and company websites to determine if companies disclose information on where water comes from, how or if their water is treated, and whether the results of purity testing are revealed. The nonprofit also looked at how effective (and advanced) any water treatment methods are. Researchers followed up by calling dozens of bottled water companies to find out which ones willingly tell consumers what’s in their bottles.

The Environmental Protection Agency says on its website that consumers have the right to know where their water comes from and what’s in it so they can “make informed choices that affect the health of themselves and their families.” Tap water is regularly tested and consumers can find their local water info online. That’s not necessarily the case with bottled water, which is not required to disclose that information to consumers. “Bottled water is a food product and every one of these companies is complying with federal law,” says Tom Lauria, of the International Bottled Water Association.

[Video: The story of bottled water]

More than half of the bottled water products surveyed failed EWG’s transparency test –18 percent didn’t say where their water comes from, and another 32 percent did not disclose any information on treatment or purity of water.

Only three brands earned the highest possible marks for disclosing information and using the most advanced treatment methods available – Gerber Pure Purified Water, Nestle Pure Life Purified Water, and Penta Ultra-Purified Water.

On the other end of the spectrum, these six brands got the worst marks in EWG’s report because they don’t provide consumers with the three basic facts about water on product labels or their company website – Whole Foods Italian Still Mineral Water, Vintage Natural Spring Water, Sahara Premium Drinking Water, O Water Sport Electrolyte Enhanced Purified Drinking Water, Market Basket Natural Spring Water, and Cumby’s Spring Water.

How does your bottled water brand stack up? Here’s a look at the 10 top-selling* U.S. brands:

1. Pure Life Purified Water (Nestle), EWG grade = B

2. Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water (Nestle), EWG grade = C

3. Aquafina Purified Drinking Water (Pepsi), EWG grade = D

4. Dasani Purified Water (Coca-Cola), EWG grade = D

5. Deer Park Natural Spring Water (Nestle), EWG grade = D

6. Ice Mountain Natural Spring Water (Nestle), EWG grade = D

7. Ozarka Natural Spring Water (Nestle), EWG grade = D

8. Poland Spring Natural Spring Water (Nestle), EWG grade = D

9. Zephyrhills Natural Spring Water (Nestle), EWG grade = D

10. Crystal Geyser Natural Alpine Spring Water (CG Roxane), EWG grade = F

Filtered tap water received the best grade (an A) from EWG because if you change your filter regularly, EWG says it is purer than bottled water, plus it saves money (bottled water can cost up to 1,900 times more than what flows from your tap). Drinking tap water also takes less of a toll on the planet. EWG offers plenty of tips for filtering your tap water so that you can drink the healthiest water possible.

What should you do when bottled water is your only option? “While our top choice is filtered tap water, when you do need to choose bottled water, we recommend brands that tell you what’s in the water and that use advanced treatment technologies like reverse osmosis and micro-filtration,” says Houlihan. Advanced treatment technologies remove pollutants that other methods don’t. You should look for bottled water products that tell you where the water is coming from and how pure it is.

Here are the results for all 173 bottled water brands included in the report. You’ll find that some less popular brands rank even lower than our list of top-sellers.

The advice to drink filtered tap water can seem confusing when there are often reports about the contaminants found in municipal water supplies. Just last month, for example, EWG announced that cancer causing hexavalent chromium (chromium-6) is in 31 cities’ tap water. Houlihan says chromium-6 is as likely to be in your bottled water as it is in your tap water and we need action from the federal government on this. She points out that a reverse osmosis filter can remove the worrisome contaminant. You can guarantee its removal in your home supply, but in many cases you don’t know what’s in the bottle you’re drinking from.

Black Friday craziness!

Agamazing — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:48:42 +0000

How was Everyone’s Thanksgiving?

My was great! Filled with delicious food, wine and a great, family atmosphere I have not over eaten which was good, too!

I had some turkey with gravy, roasted potatoes, string beans and cranberry sauce – Yum! Everything tasted very, very good!!!

My family and I cooked together, talked and laughed a lot. We also relaxed a lot and watched TV.

How was your day? Are you shopping today? I’m not………..yet! But who knows I may go here and there for few to check out all the

craziness out there I know there are some great deals until noon at stores like: Express, Victoria’s Secret, Abercrombie etc.

We will see what happens!

It’s almost THANKSGIVING!

Agamazing — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:27:32 +0000

Hi Everyone!

How are you? It’s almost THANKSGIVING! One of my favorite holidays, right behind Christmas of course!

I will enjoy all the food, cocktails and my family’s company.

I actually woke up today thinking it’s Wednesday and it is only Tuesday! The good thing about today is “Dancing with the Stars”!!!

Who else will be watching? Who voted last night? I voted for Jennifer and Derek! I think they did an excellent job last night. I liked Kyle’s

dance, too.

I hope everyone will have a good day and let’s see what happens later on the “Dancing with the Stars”!

Congrats to Jessica!

Agamazing — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:26:36 +0000

Yay! Congrats to Jessica on getting engaged!

I wish her a succesfull marriage and I’m very happy for her and think she deserves the best!