25 tricks and tips my mother/sister tought me.

Today is my mothers birthday, and I thought hey why not write a blog dedicated to what my dearest mother tought me over the years. So, here it is, 25 tricks and tips my former Avon sales lady mother has shown me over the years! (and a little of what my older sister tought me) 25: When you are cleaning out your closet always ask yourself this question, if I was shopping this instant who I buy this article of clothing. 24: Never, EVER put swimwear in the washing machine, it will only damage your suit. Hand wash is a must. 23: Add a 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar to final rinse cycle of your washing machine to keep the color of your favorite dark jeans. 22: Never, EVER, dry Jeans, contrary to what people have told you over the years the denim may not actully shrink but the elastic will. 21: Always remember to check your pockets before washing anything, I learned this the hard way and left lip gloss in my jeans pocket and all of my clothing was stained with oil all over it. 20: If oil or grease stained your clothing, use dish soap, it was made for the detachment of oil and grease. 19: You may love your make-up but always, always remember to take care of your beautiful face, always put primer on first before putting any kind of makeup. Make-up is made to enhance your beauty, not to make it come out of thin air. 18: Everyday bras should be replaced every 3-6 months, remember your bras elastic and support are not as strong as the gorgeous person wearing them.
17: Want to look fabulouse in formal events without wearing heels, (this is for taller girls) I have two words for you ballet flats. 16: If you can't fit two fingers under your bra while wearing it, then this is a tell tale sign it is too small. 15: Don't impulse buy, if your still thinking about it tomorrow then buy. 14: Orangey lipstick will make your teeth look yellower while light pinks will give your teeth a more flawless white color. 13: Run a lighter over your pencil eyeliner, this will give you a better look. 12: Went on vacation without bringing blush or eyeshadow? No problem, use lipstick for both and then BLEND. 11: Do not wear two pieces of flashy clothing, instead wear one piece of flashy clothing and one normal piece of clothing, this will make your outfit pop. Like the picture below. 

10: Have a dress that you love but have a feeling it may be a little to reveling, match it up with a cardigan, this way you are not so whore couture. 9: Never ever wear short shorts and a tank, you want to be showing some skin but not over doing it. 8. The structure of your hair depends on the interactions between the protein molecules of your hair. Heat alters this bonding which in turn 'denatures' the protein (it loses its normal shape and settles in the new shape that you leave it in) 7: If you want to seem taller, then buy a heel the same color as your skin tone. (Plus, they go with EVERYTHING) 

6: Wash your hair every 3 days, I know this sounds unappealing but that is why the make dry shampoo. 5: Buy sulfate free shampoo, sulfate dries and strips your hair. Who wants that? 4: You want a flawless make up job? Then it starts with the 8 makeup brushes you must have. Powder brush, blush brush, foundation brush, lip brush, blending brush, concealer brush, eyeshadow brush and angled brush. Use them accordingly. (Never use your fingers or a makeup sponge, this will make your makeup caked on)

 

3: Excersising may be good for your body but it is bad for your face. Always wash your face before exersizing, clean the dirt and oil off your skin otherwise it will get ground into your skin giving you blackheads. 2: After taking a shower take a clean cotton ball and cover it in hydrogen peroxide and sweep in on your acne prone areas. 1: Be thankful for your unique beauty, embrace what you have. That or never put your used gum in the garbage disposal.