Passion 2009

Beauty Secrets

2009-01-04T21:20:00.000-08:00

Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder! Thus there can be no single definition to define a beautiful human body. Nevertheless there are steps that you can take to enhance your beauty and make your self look more attractive. It should be kept in mind that true beauty and health go hand in hand and only a healthy body can be a truely beautiful body. Since beauty plays a significant role in modern society, more and more people take special care to enhance their looks. The beauty industry is a booming industry!

beauty tips

2009-01-04T21:19:00.000-08:00

1. Skip the foundation If you have acne the first thing you want to do is slather on the thick foundation. Don't. Foundation is for women over 35. Not only will it cover up your natural beauty, but foundation on a teenager looks anything but natural. Instead, cover up blemishes with concealer, then follow with a powder or tinted mosturizer. Tinted moisturizers tend to be lighter than heavy foundations.

2. You pat concealer in, you never rub it in We know this from watching the Tyra Banks show. When applying concealer, put a bit on the pad of your middle finger and pat it in. Never rub. Got acne? Pat the concealer on top of it.

3. Play up your lips or your eyes, never both If you are wearing heavy eye makeup, go for nude lips with just a bit of gloss. Prefer the drama of dark lipstick? Keep face light (stay away from heavy blush) and wear only mascara on your eyes and a light eyeshadow. Don't heavily line your eyes. Play up both and you'll look like a clown.

And never, ever line lips in a darker color than your gloss or lipstick.

4. Less is more Ever notice how some of your friends look best with no makeup at all? No matter your age, too much makeup makes you look worse. If you wear foundation, powder, blush, liner, mascara, eyeshadow, lip liner and gloss on an everyday basis, then you're overdoing it. Tone it down: All you really need is a great mascara, concealer for blemishes and gloss. Add a pop of blush in winter.

5. Natural hair is always hot If you have super dark hair, lighten your look by going a shade darker or getting lighter highlights. Blonde? Try highlights, especially framing the face. We see too many teens lightening their hair several shades and the look can be super-tacky, not super-fabulous. The trick is to let people assume you were born with sun-kissed hair, not that you gave yourself a bad dye job from a bottle. More hair color tips here.

6. Vaseline is your best friend Vaseline is a great, cheap eye makeup remover. It's also great for fixing chapped, scaly lips. Slather on a bunch of Vaseline, then use a toothbrush to massage lips. Wipe the excess off on a tissue. Your lips will be smooth and soft.

7. You can never go wrong with layers Long layers are great for any hair type: Super curly, straight or wavy. It makes thin hair appear thicker, curly hair appear manageable and wavy hair appear just-got-back-from-the-beach sexy. Just make sure you don't get too many layers cut in. Too many short layers is dated.

8. Acne? Get thee to a dermatologist, stat Biggest mistake people with acne make? Not going to a dermatologist. Forget those $150 jeans you covet. Getting rid of those pimples will be the best investment you'll ever make. And the only guaranteed way to do it is with a dermatologist.

9. Spend money on key beauty products Not sure what to splurge on and what to save on? I give you the scoop in this article. See if you should splurge or save on cleansers, mascara, concealer and more.

10. Buying foundation or lipstick? Test it first There are some beauty products you simply must try out at a department store or Sephora before you buy. These include: Foundation, lipstick, blush and powder.

Buy these products in a grocery store and you'll be lucky if you picked the right color for your skin tone. What you can get away with without testing: Mascara, eye liner, most basic eye shadows and lip gloss.

11. When can you skip sunscreen ? Never Here's a trick we wish we knew: The first beauty product you should apply every day is sunscreen, even if it's cloudy or rainy outside. Why? Good habits start young and if you use sunscreen now, you'll have gorgeous skin when you're 50, 60, 70. Remember, the sun's UV rays can penetrate clouds and car windows.

12. Wrapping hair around the barrel creates waves There's nothing cooler than long, layered waves. To get them, wind hair AROUND the barrel of a large curling iron. Reverse direction for each 2-inch section (wind up for one, down for another).

13. Self-tanner will always stink Unfortunately, even the best ones smell. Your best bet is to apply self-tanner a good 24 hours before an important event and take a shower (don't loofah) to wash off any smell. For really big events like a dance or wedding, consider a professional spray tan. These are pricey and don't last long, so make sure to do it a day before the big event.

14. Don't let nails go Not into manicures and pedicures? No worries. Just make sure to keep nails clean and the same length. If you do want to paint them, don't keep the polish on until half of it's chipped away. Also, there's nothing worse than too-long toenails. Keep nails clipped between pedicures! People tend to judge others by the care they put into their hands and feet.

Fashion and Style

2009-01-04T21:03:00.000-08:00

Why is Fashion important? This can be summed up by a statement once made by the Queen of England "Dress gives one the outward sign from which people can judge the inward state of mind. One they can see, the other they cannot." In other words, people will judge you by the way you dress whether in a social or a business situation.

It is strange but true that everybody has a fashion style! There are those whose style shows an inclination towards revealing skin and cleavage and wearing tight outfits. There are those who always carry a sports look and are always in jeans or sneakers. There are those who always dress to impress. There are the rebels who create their own rules for fashion. Lastly there are those who will wear clothing for years until they are completely worn out!

Fashion Tips

Note that it is important to dress appropriately based on the occasion and time of day. Your dress will vary depending on whether you are at work attending to business, attending a party, or a picnic. Day time outfits should be different to night time wear.

touch of passion

2008-12-12T19:36:00.000-08:00

Toque De Pasion ("Touch of Passion") is a women's boutique featuring exclusive jewelry & clothing from Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, and various other South American countries.
Our primary goal is to bring superior designs and affordably priced fashions, produced by individual artisans & fair trade companies, to our desert metropolitan area and beyond. We prefer to work with textile manufacturers who use progressive environmental & employment practices.
Among other lines, we are featuring Bakana jewelry from Brazil made of crocheted 18k gold or sterling silver wire interlaced with semi-precious stones, beads, and pearls. This line of stunning necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and accessories has become a favorite of many celebrities (including Eva Longoria). Toque de Pasión is the only Bakana retailer in the western U.S.
We also showcase items produced by new, small South American companies. We carry, for example, natural linen and silk garments handcrafted by Espiritual, a company that provides full-time employment to poor women living in Cariri, a semi-arid region in northeast Brazil.
Toque de Pasion Boutique also specializes in handmade alpaca garments from Peruvian and Bolivian artisans.

2008-12-12T19:23:00.003-08:00

Toque De Pasion ("Touch of Passion") is a women's boutique featuring exclusive jewelry & clothing from Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Peru, and various other South American countries.

Our primary goal is to bring superior designs and affordably priced fashions, produced by individual artisans & fair trade companies, to our desert metropolitan area and beyond. We prefer to work with textile manufacturers who use progressive environmental & employment practices.

Among other lines, we are featuring Bakana jewelry from Brazil made of crocheted 18k gold or sterling silver wire interlaced with semi-precious stones, beads, and pearls. This line of stunning necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and accessories has become a favorite of many celebrities (including Eva Longoria). Toque de Pasión is the only Bakana retailer in the western U.S.

We also showcase items produced by new, small South American companies. We carry, for example, natural linen and silk garments handcrafted by Espiritual, a company that provides full-time employment to poor women living in Cariri, a semi-arid region in northeast Brazil.

Toque de Pasion Boutique also specializes in handmade alpaca garments from Peruvian and Bolivian artisans.

passion wedding dress

2008-12-12T18:53:00.000-08:00

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Engagement Bride's Maid Costume...Dress-Up is a game played mainly by girls. It involves dressing up, usually to impersonate someone. The type of clothes they dress up in often resembles who they are trying to be, either adults' clothing or special play clothes designed specifically for dress-up like feather boas and jewelry. It is popular as it introduces children to fashion and important as it introduces children to careers and lifestyles. It is said to help children strengthen their imagination and helps with learning, since it's a form a make-believe and role-playing. Make-up may be worn while playing this game. The game is most popular among girls, usually from ages 2-8.