DIY Cleanse

Feeling bloated, heavy and want to get rid of excess water weight? Well here is a easy DIY cleanse. This mixture can be used in place of any fluids you drink throughout your day but continue eating your regular diet. You can either make 60oz or 1 gallon depending on how much you want to drink throughout the week. Yes this is a one week cleanse. This cleanse was started by Jillian Michaels.

Here's the ingredients you will need:
60oz or 1 gallon of distilled water
Lemon juice
Pure cranberry juice (not concentrate!)
2 tea bags of either dandelion root, green tea or a healthy tea (flavor of your choice)

Steps:
1. Gather your distilled water
2. 2 tablespoons of pure cranberry juice
3. 2 tea bags (let sit for 5-7 mins)
4. Shake
5. NOT NEEDED: if the mixture is not sweet enough, mix in some packets of splenda

Watch the mixing process at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46_G60VQ_gk&feature=g-u-u&context=G2bed6a9FUAAAAAAARAA

Enjoy!
<3 Claire

Spring 2012 Trends

I don't necessarily like to follow the trends when it comes to fashion/ beauty but I love some of the trends that are popping up for spring.

1. Neon nail polish
2. Cat eye (winged liner)
3. Floral patterns
4. Bright jeans (pink, blue, peach)
5. Bright heels to pair with the perfect outfit
6. Wild shaped and colored sunglasses
7. Bright colored clutches and purses (Target)

These are just some of the trends for the spring and summer. I can't wait till the weather gets warmer and I can rock some of these amazing trends. Bright neon colors can be scary but paired with neutral colors can add a pop of color to your wardrobe. What are some of your spring fashion/beauty trends?

<3 Claire

Periwinkle Perfection: Eye Makeup Remover

Since this is the best place to rant and rave about beauty products, I thought I would share my newest find. As I was using up the last of my L'Oreal Clean Artiste Eye Makeup Remover, I began remembering some research I did for eye make up removers. I have sensitive eyes and the skin around my eyes is very sensitive as well. In addition, I wear waterproof mascara and on a night when I hit the town I like to use an array of eye-shadows and eyeliners. I remembered one of the beauty guru's mentioning their holy grail eye makeup remover and decided to give it a try. I ventured to Target because I knew this was the only place where I could find this "hyped-up" product. I stared at the Sonia Kashuk display and found the eye makeup remover...wondering if it was worth the $9.99. I decided to take the chance on the periwinkle eye makeup remover and made my purchase. I came home to immediately put this product to the test.

Picture from: http://www.target.com/p/Sonia-Kashuk-Eye-Makeup-Remover-4-oz/-/A-10329666

The formula is a periwinkle-purple color with a floating cream on the top that you are suppose to gently mix up before using. I put it on a cotton ball and with one swipe it took off 90% of my difficult eye makeup without burning or rubbing raw my under eye and eyelid skin. It was creamy, gentle, cooling, and refreshing, I knew right then it was going to be amazing. I typically need about 2-3 cotton balls per eye when I use to remove my makeup but with this now holy grail product, I needed one. It's definitely worth the $9.99 especially because you get 4.0 oz and saves you cotton swabs. I recommend this product for everyone who wears eye makeup and have sensitive eyes/skin around the eyes because you will be amazed.

~ Claire