Three beauty tips EVERY woman should know!

Tip 1 -

The eyes are the window to the soul.  Have you heard that one before?  Well, the eyes will also let everyone know whether you had a good night's sleep or a not so great night's sleep.  So what to

do?  Make those lashes look full and thick!!  Here's an easy way to achieve this. Take your mascara wand, any mascara will do (but our favorites are the Pink Ink "Intense Lash," Arbonne's "It's a Long Story" Mascara and Mary Kay's "Ultimate Mascara").  Be sure to start at the VERY base of your lashes and WIGGLE that brush. (Think -- wiggle wiggle wiggle!). The more you wiggle, the more you get at every lash and ensure that you get the thick mascara effect.

 And voila -- fake lashes without the fake lashes!

 Tip 2 -

My hair won't cooperate!!!  What do I do?

How does one deal with her frizzy, messy 'do' quickly so she can get herself and her family out the door on time?  Our best friend, the straightener will help. 

 Be sure to ensure that your straightener is heated up well before beginning. There are two things to remember that will ensure you do not have a bad/frizzball hair day.
One: section hair into small sections so that heat is evenly distributed to each portion.
Two: Start at the root and take that little extra time to pull the straightener through well-sectioned hair.

Skipping the sectioning and/or failing to start right at the root with the really hot straightener will ensure frizzy looking, poofy, dry and sad looking hair. And who needs that on an already crazy day?

OR you can get extensions put in and/or invest in a wig!  ALWAYS a life saver for us Pink Ink Divas! ;)

If you are looking for a good straightener, try the Moroccanoil Straightener. Heat. Perfection.

Tip 3

A piece of clothing that EVERY woman should have - the pencil skirt!

In the spring and summer you can wear it bare legged with really cute sandals and a beautiful blouse/shirt. 

In the fall and winter you can wear it with nylons or tights with closed toed shoes or boots!  You can

also pair it with a beautiful print top and layer with a sweet looking sweater for those cooler days.

A black pencil skirt can be worn with so many different types of tops - blouses, dressy t's, sweaters and of all prints, colors and textures!  A must have for every wardrobe!

Let us know how these tips have helped you.  We would love to hear from you.

Yours in Beauty,

The Pink Ink Ladies

Fashion Diva in 5 Easy Steps

Who dictates what style is anyways?  Are you one of those ladies who does not want to be defined by “a” look?  I mean, look at all the different styles that are out there!?  There is the “goth” look described as dark, mysterious, and exotic and on the opposite end of the spectrum there is the Classic look described as
timeless and beautiful yet simple.  Then there is everything in between - punk, glam, diva, haut couture, conservative, vintage and the list goes on and on and on.  So I suppose that the best question to ask yourself is "What is my style?"  Whatever it is, there are five key elements to pulling off a style that will leave others wanting to see more.  Here are Pink Ink's top five personal style moves that every woman can achieve no matter what style or styles she may be:

1.        Is your hair coiffed? – run a comb through your mane.  Trust me, it makes a difference.  Treat yourself and get a wash and blowout.  There's nothing like someone rubbing your scalp - heavenly!

2.       Is your makeup on point? - At least wear the basics – foundation, blush, mascara, gloss.  Putting in an effort always puts you one step ahead of your competition (as we discussed last week!)

3.    Do you smell fresh? – B.O. is a huge no no.  Enough said.

4.      Do you look clean? – Ensure your nails are clean. Iron your clothes - nothing cute about wrinkles.  Wash your face - crusty eyes, day old liner and mascara under the eyes etc... - you know how it looks on others - don't let that be you.  Ensure your clothes are clean and not ripped (unless that’s the style). 

5.   Make sure your clothes fit. – too big =frumpy; too small =bursting (need I say more?)

Part of creating your brand is honing down on your image.  Follow the above five tips and no matter what look you are trying to create – it will be memorable – for the right reasons!

Rita

Jen

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Pink Ink Ladies

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Is size 2 really for you?

Ok, so I know that this blog entry is not going to change the idea that smaller is better which has, unfortunately, been hammered in the heads of women and men for decades.  But honestly, if after reading this blog entry one person improves their thoughts of their self image, then we, at Pink Ink, are good with that.  The Pink Ink associates pride themselves on helping ladies find their inner beauty and bring it out through their makeup and fashion choices.  Our job gets a little harder when women insist on keeping clothes that just are not their size!

Look, whether you are a man or a woman, if your clothes are too tight you look like an over stuffed sausage skin.  Sorry, but it’s true!  Here are some statements to think about:
1.  When I sit down, I’m afraid I may split my skirt or pants
2.  When I walk in my pants, every imprint can be seen (yes, you know what I’m         
      talking about)
3.  My arms get numb because the circulation is cut off from my short sleeves  
4.  Every roll on my body (we all have them ladies – it’s ok) can be seen through my shirt.
5.   I have to become a contortionist or use hangers to do up my clothing THEN I cannot walk when my pants/skirt/dress is zipped up to the top

If you could relate and respond with a "yep, that's me" to one or more of the above statements, call us – we will gladly meet with you in person or via skype.  We’re here to help you!!  Having clothes in your closet that fit and flatter your body is the key – not the low number on the clothing.  Trust us, We've made fashion faux pas in the past because we did not have the heart to throw out our favorite top or skirt, but you know what?  You have one chance to make a first impression.  People make up their minds about you within 30 seconds of meeting you – don’t get mad at us, we did not make up the rules.  We are just the messengers and we care about you enough to want you to put your best foot forward all of the time!  So what do you do next?  First - embrace who you are because there is only one you and you are magnificent.  Second, call Pink Ink and allow us to help you show off the best you!!  Remember, if size 2 is not you that's ok!  We are all fabulous despite the number on the tag of our clothing!

Yours in Beauty,

Jen & Rita

Pink Ink