DIY Beauty: Make your own foundation powder
Start with the arrowroot as your base. Arrowroot is a cornstarch alternative, so it should be available in any natural foods grocery stores.
Tag: LIFE & STYLE
The 57th Grammy Awards retrospective
The Grammys: one of the few nights of the year where musicians and other famous folk flock to one place for mass mutual pats on the back. There’s plenty to say about February 8, the night of this year’s celebration of popular music (as is the case with most of these events).
Meatless Monday: Baked macaroni and cheese, with a kick!
For those out there who like it a little spicy, here’s my own, personal recipe for baked mac and cheese. If you prefer your meals to be a little tamer, just use normal mozzarella and regular cream cheese instead of the spicy variations that I have listed.
DIY Beauty: Make your own mascara
I would like to start this DIY Beauty by stating that I was inspired to find a way to make mascara after hearing about some beauty guru on YouTube making their’s out of crushed-up Oreos. For the record, making mascara out of Oreos is incredibly dangerous, and should not be done—ever!
I miss you, and now I can afford to talk to you!
Recently, one of my closest friends moved to another province, and discovering new apps that allow us to communicate without any nasty roaming or overage fees has become really important. One of the best ones that I have found (at her suggestion), is the WhatsApp Messenger.
Stop HIV & hep C now
There’s good news for women who are afraid to get tested for hepatitis C, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). As part of the STOP HIV Initiative, Stride with Purpose at the Lower Mainland Purpose Society received funding from the Fraser Health Authority to organize four women’s testing events in the Lower Mainland.
Stop HIV & hep C now
Everyone deserves love, and if you’re HIV-positive, you might just need to be extra confident in yourself and your health in order to meet the right person. If you’re an online dater, there’s an abundant selection of websites to choose from (PlentyOfFish, Match, eHarmony, ChristianMingle, etc.), and you have the option of dipping your toes into a different pool by wading through dating sites specifically for people with HIV and/or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The Positive Connection and HIV Singles are two of many.
Beauty Tutorial: 24-hour red lips
Who doesn’t love a daring red lip for Valentine’s Day? But if you’ve ever worn one you know that vibrant colour you so love can be a real pain to keep bright. As someone who’s used to making my makeup last for 13 to 20-plus hours on a convention floor, I’ve decided to share a couple tips on how you can make sure your red is kissable all day.
L&S Listed: Top 10 sexiest songs about sex
It’s hard not to love a good old raunchy ballad, so try playing one for your Valentine. It might not put them in the mood, but chances are it will make them laugh.