Very Simple Petite Fours

PETITE FOURS TIPS .1. I sometimes like to use Dry Candy Fondant. Add water to consistency (color and flavor). Heat but NEVER boil or get too hot. I forget what the exact temp is then I remember temp should not reach over 100 degrees! Re-heat when it cools too much. Use of a candy thermometer is a great way to keep safe on heating. (Heating too much causes icing to thicken - add more water if this

Benefits of Shea and Mango Butter

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Flowers and Essential Oils

Flowers have been used for centuries for therapeutic and beautifying properties and we still use them today in perfume, skin and hair care products.All flowers have essential oil in the petals,and this can be extracted in various ways including distillation and pressing. Aromatherapy, using essential oils from plants, dates back to ancient Egyptian times. Today oils can be bought from good health

Cookies, Cakes & Homemade Bread pcs

Oatmeal Chocolate CookiesOrganic Apple & Plum BreadOrganic Apple & Plum homemade Bread. Blending all ingredients. New Homemade Cake. This is a picture of a sliced piece. See how it's marbled.All handmade except the candy pieces I used. Twizzlers and bubble gum. Homemade pumpkin pie. I didn't get a chance to take a picture before it was eaten by my fam.Organic Apple & Plum Bread after homemade

Your Personal Dressing Style

NATURAL TYPE. This type has a relaxed style that begs ease of movement and fun. Your instinctive style draws you to nature, which inspires most of your color. Nothing bright for you, you are attraced to to vegetable dyes like sienna, ochre and indigo.For prints, you prefer paisleys, checks, plaids and stripes (but nothing too bold). You love texture, and can wear (wool blends) woollens and nubby

ROSES

Uses for fallen petals. I found this old recipe and I wanted to share it. I also have a few recipes for homemade jam and scones using fresh lavender buds.ROSE PETAL JAM1 lb red rose petals juice, 2 lemons, 1 pint water, 3lb sugarNOTE: for best flavor and results, only petals of fresh young buds should be used. Cut petals into thin strips, arrange on plates, sprinkle over juice of 1 lemon. Stand

How to Apply Foundation

Post updated since 2008. There are the basic formulations of foundation: liquid, cream, mineral, powder, and cream to powder. The formulation you use should depend on a few factors: Do you have a lot of excess shine? Do you have patches of dry, flaky skin? Are there dark circles, blemishes or other areas on the skin you would like to minimize? What texture feels comfortable on your skin?ever

How To Enhance Eyes?

Your eyes are the most important feature when you are doing your make-up. Whether they are small, deep-set or large, using these techniques will definitely draw the attention your eyes deserve.The first step to achieving Dynamic Eyes is to use a highlighter like a light beige color and apply it from the nose, (the thickness of the brush) following up under the eye brow and extend to the hairline.

Why Our Hand & Body Lotion is Different?

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Wearing Stripes And Ruffles

The right way to wear stripes and fly by night or trendy fashion. Anyone can look good in stripes -- it is simply a matter of knowing which direction to take. Stripes do look fresh, but can be tiring to the eye. Be careful not to wear them head to toe. Horizontal stripes at the mid-section help give the illusion of a waist. Exposing the shoulder draws the eye up, diverting attention from the bust

Simple but Best Keep Secerts

Here is a tip for women with tan or darker complexion. I saw it on Beyonce Knowles. Put a bronzer or an eyeshadow with bronze highlights all over the eyelid. Put black eyeliner along the lash line, then follow it with dark eyeshadow along the lash line. White eyeshadow on the upper lid is not a good idea. If you have warm tanned skin, this bronze color may suit you as well. If you have fair skin,

Human Rights Day

Human Rights Day is annually observed December 10 to mark the anniversary of the presentation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.Celebrate with us by shopping online. http://thatgirlsbathandbody.com . Limited time offer and while products are in stock. Free Shipping on ground mail only, Save 10% on all products, and Free gift wrapping. Stock limited. Sale ends and begins December 10Th

The Wonders of Tea Tree

Tea tree oil is the essential oil comes from the Australian plant Melaleuca alternifolia. This species is unique to Australia native to Northern New South Wales. This tree has very strong therapeutic and medicinal values which are found in its oil, which is obtained through steam distillation from the leaves of the tea tree. It has powerful antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal properties,

Lipstick Tips

These tips are keep your makeup lasting longer.Store lipstick -- and perfume -- in the refrigerator. It'll last longer. Never use a tester on your lips -- it's unhygienic. Test lipstick on your fingertips instead of the back of your hand: the color and texture are closer to that of your lips. If you want your lipstick to last, use pencil first as a base. Outline and color in your lips with pencil

Cyber Monday - Bath and Body - Free Shipping

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Big Savings After Thanksgiving Day Sale!!

THANKSGIVING SALE! Freebies! Click come and Shop! Free gift box with purchase of jewelry. Limited supplies - receive it until it last.Happy After Thanksgiving Sale! I'm having a Thanksgiving Sale this weekend. It runs from today, Friday, Nov. 28th through Sunday Nov. 30th. I am offering everything 20% off and Free Ground Shipping. So stop on by and get those sparkling stocking stuffers you are

Make-up Tips for Older Women

Eventually, the effects of time begin show on our faces. Here are four simple techniques to look your best no matter what age you are. 1. Instead of the traditional lip liner pencil, line your lips with a stiff bristled brush using your blush. This gives your lipstick the staying power that helps prevent any bleeding or feathering of your lip color around your lips. 2. To set your make-up, apply

One of a Kind Jewelry Creations by Master Artisan

Handmade Beaded Jewelry Works of ArtWearing unique jewelry that makes a statement makes women feel special. A must have accessorise. Custom handcrafted jewelry is always in style and uniquely you, because fads come and go too quickly. Soon enough, every other person you see on the street has the same type of necklace or bracelet you do when you buy mass market.Thats why buying from Jewelry by

Beautiful Eye Shadow Effect for Tan or Dark Skin

Here is a tip for women with tan or darker complexion. I saw it on Beyonce Knowles. Put a bronzer or an eyeshadow with bronze highlights all over the eyelid. Put black eyeliner along the lash line, then follow it with dark eyeshadow along the lash line. White eyeshadow on the upper lid is not a good idea. If you have warm tanned skin, this bronze color may suit you well. If you have fair skin,

Acne and Skin Conditions

Acne, or the formation of pimples on the skin, is a condition that affects many people the world over. It can start in teen years, or even in middle age. While it appears all to prevalent today, it is not a modern problem.Numerous recipes were created to cure "spots on the face," including wearing garlic around the neck and standing under a full moon. In Victorian times, corsets were blamed and

2008 CNN HEROES

Lucy Liu. Yuck, too much bulge in the front but otherwise it would have been a pretty dress. Eliza Dushku attention grabbing number in this split Dolce & Gabbana gown.Taylor Swift. Molly Sims jeweled brooch really made her two-toned halter gown more interesting.Kate Beckinsale wore a satin YSL dress with a gold lining, which I loved .She wore her dress with black patent belt which also had a

2008 American Music Awards PT. 2

Ashlee Simpson wore a stunning Greco-Roman short chiffon number with a gold belt. The green clutch added some drama, dare to be colorful which was much needed. This may have been done because green is a safe color to mix and match with because its a neutral. I Love her shoes, so cute!Trends: I noticed soft fem pieces, white, and gold colors mostly on the red carpet. Big bangles some colorful

Four Christmases Los Angeles Premiere & Others

As I said before animal prints and cardiagans or sweaters set will becoming back in. The one pictured is Rebecca Taylor. Reese Witherspoon with blonde waves in her hair, arrived on the red carpet in a navy strapless Nina Ricci sheath dress with a gold embrodiery detail on the bodice. Her accessories include a bronze clutch , open toe laced slingbacks, gold dagger and anchor necklace. Her blue

2008 American Music Awards Part 3

This is the outfit I mentioned in the first post about the 2008 American Music Awards Show. This is so kewl I love It!!! She's rockin it, very ferious! I wish I looked like that. This outfit would have been better than the other two she wore walking down the red carpet. Carrie Underwood who wore a nude embroidered gown, was chic! I loved her hair, earrings and makeup.The two pictures following

Eye Makeup Application

According to Eye ShapesEach eye shape can be enhanced if needed, with placement of eyeshadow. Small eyes can look larger and bulging eyes can be recessed a little. Wide apart eyes can have the illusion of being closer together. I trust these simple explanations can help with your eye shadow application.SMALL EYES. to recognise this as your shape, there seems to be very little space between lashes

2008 American Music Awards

Here are some of my picks of the hottest woman last night on the 2008 American Music Awards. Then the hot clothes or accessories that will or has crossed over. 1st I'll Start with Gwen: Gwen Stefani never disappoints. She has a unique style and seems to know what is hot. She also opted for the retro look with her all white outfit, short shorts and platinum blonde hair. She made it her own by

Spedi Eloped

In case you haven't heard Heidi and Spencer made it official and eloped in Mexico. I'm surprised they didn't have it filmed into reality show. I wonder if cheesy photo-ops will be discovered. These two deserve each other, but please don't reproduce.

Classic Bridal Makeup Tips and Hair Styles

The wedding day is near and you need to think about HAIR and MAKEUP. Maybe you can gather some clues and information from the following. You have chosen your wedding dress, and bridesmaids have been asked, and its the count down to your special day.These are basic classic rules, but it is a good idea to look online or thru bridal catalogs for thenewest bridal hair styles and makeup. Look for

Warm or a Cool?

Check Out This List to Help You Decide!Your coloring will inevitably be either warm or cool, and by choosing makeup shades in the same family you will enhance your natural beauty. They will bring life, brightness and a glow to your face. If you look at the table and your features fall under two categories, your first priority should be skintone, then hair color, then eyecolor.Warm Eyes are

Beautiful Blush

Many women shy away from blush, afraid that they will look harsh and over-done. The correct technique will help you avoid that problem!The right way to blush: Youthful Look: Smile or suck in your cheeks to locate the apples of your cheeks. Begin at the center of the apple and apply blush up to the corner of the eye and the temple. Blush should never go below the bottom of your nose, or any closer

More Lip and Blush Tip Reminders

You can never have enough hats, gloves, and shoes. A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous. Lips: Here are a few beauty tricks for long lipstick wear and how to apply blush. Start by using lip liner pencil and frame in around the natural line. Cover the edges all around your mouth with concealer, and blend well into the skin. Then use a sharpened lip pencil in a neutral color with a

More Makeup Tips for Foundation Shadow

Foundation Rules:First posted on this site in 2008 and 1998 on my old Aol blog. Since it's closing of its doors I finally have added this post on to our site. I added my review of newer mascara types I have used and purchased in the past three years. I hope you enjoy. Foundations - Most critical decisions based upon your skin type, coverage necessary, how to apply and skin color. Available in

Beauty Tips for Dark Hair and Light Skin

We have had enough request for this post and have notice that their is not many beauty blogs with this information. Plus the few that do are not accurate.The fair skinned brunette remains an enigma. Once only thought to exist in fairy tales. The truth is, dark hair and light skin is a much more common combination than expected. In a country obsessed with the use of bronzers - hair straighteners

Marriage, Children, And You!

I know as a female who decided to turn down many offers to marry and has yet to have children, due to not finding the one yet, you feel pressured. When your in your 20's you are still young enough to wait yet why do the other woman, friends, your mother and sometimes a boyfriend start pressuring you to marry and have children?"When are you going to get married and have some children? I want to be

Eye Color Rules

Few tips for Eye Coloring • Keep deeper colors on the lid. • Use lighter colors on the brow bone. • For a casual but polished look, sweep one shade from lashes to brow bone. • Use cream shadows sparingly -- the colors tend to be very vivid. • Eye gloss is the newest trend. It adds a sheer shine to lids, but don't try it unless you know you can carry it off -- it can look greasy and inappropriate.

How To Fight Against Wrinkles

How you choose to treat wrinkles and other signs of aging depends on what stage of your life you're at. Your age, genetics, pollution and your lifestyle all play a part. Do you exercise, eat smart, a non-smoker, are you around second hand smoke - do you sunbath or get a lot of direct sunlight?At an early age, even before wrinkles appear, sunblock is the best course of action. It's far easier to

What are That Girl's Home Parties?

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Halloween Spice Cake

This is a picture of one of the homemade items I made for Halloween. Not featured here are the caramel apples from scratch, (not the apples they where store bought), candy popcorn, pumpkin pie, and apple cider.This is a Spice Cake with Cream Cheese and homemade icing I colored white, green, and black. There are spiders and webs on my cake designed with icing. I was going to use candy for the

What is Emu Oil and how its related to wrinkle cream ?

The most natural ingredient for anti wrinkle cream is made from something called "emu oil". This is the best triple-refined emu oil in the world. It turns out emu oil is probably the best cosmetic ingredient in the world. That's because its molecules are much smaller than the molecules in human skin.We use Emu oil in our night cream body lotion/body cream and most of our products in high pure

How to Curl Your Eye Lashes

Since we can't all be blessed with long lashes, thank goodness mascara can make it look as if we were. All Hollywood movie stars and singers wear false eyelashes, but if you'd rather wear mascara... Here is a very simple method of applying mascara for every day wear.This technique is for women that either can't afford a eyelash curler. The inexpensive ones padding is too thin. Or perhaps you want

My Homemade Cake Pictures

Here are the rest of the ballet slipper cake pictures I stated I was posting. When I create more I will post them as follows but I wanted to let every one know that these are my first cakes. First cakes I've every decorated and baked FROM SCRATCH! Please leave comments letting me know what you think. Homemade Halloween Treats Easy to Make, but Oh so Delicious: Halloween is right around the corner

Beauty From Nature: Homemade Soap Facts

Beauty From Nature: Homemade Soap Facts

That Girl's Products Can be Found

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Jewerly Blog

Lariat necklaces are not a modern invention in the jewelry world; they have been around longer than clasp necklaces. One of the easiest ways to wear a long string of beads is simply to tie it in a simple knot in front or double it and drop it through its own loop. I like lariats, I have to take a break at some point during the day when working on custom pieces. My daughter asked me "how do you do

Halloween Soap On SALE!

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Homemade Halloween Cookies..

... and homemade girly flower and ballet slipper cakes.Please take a look a the tasty treates: cookies and cakes I baked the past few weeks. Some are for Halloween. On my time off I like to relax by baking something special and learning new decorative tips.

Pet Products

Don't forget about your lovable pets, make sure they are taken care of with our gentle goats milk soap made with essential lavender & tea tree oil. Shampoo lovers: try are natural botanical, apple cider and essential oils blend formula. Conditioners and pet paw balm is online our store now. Look out for sales weekly. A little goes a long way with this all natural salve and non scent.

Beneficial Effects of Sea Salts

They are colored with a small amount of FDA approved colorant. The colors vary and compliment the scent of the bath salt. Stress & Pain Relief, Essential Lavender & Green Tea Detox are in shades of blue or green.The beneficial effects of Sea Salts on the skin and their unique therapeutic and beautifying powers have been recognized since ancient times. Cleopatra, considered the most beautiful

What Do I Want For the Holidays?

So you are tired and stressed out day after day? No time for yoga, meditation, and soothing spa experiences, or it is beyond your reach right now?That Girl has something for you! Try our relaxing Lavender Bubble Bath? Tired Muscles? Try That Girl's Pain Relief Bath Salts or Pain Relief Cream. Our Bubble Bath use essential oils of Lavender and Jojoba oil and can be used as a shampoo or body wash.

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS IN THIS Fall??

Make-up, Clothes, and YOU!Okay, As far as make-up (Cosmetics)Purple's are really in!Purple's like --lilac purples, all shades of purples.OR dark purples for a great drama look.Heavy lips will slowly go away but mauve's and Berry's are here to stay.Heavy eye and lip makeup are in: i.g.A Berry gloss lip and heavy eyeliner and mascaraNude lips are in with heavy eye makeupYou will see darker shades

Fashion Foward Future

Seasonal looks change from dramatic faces and bold clothing as winter arrives. The late 1990's to late 2000's fashion of dark and smoky eyes will go away with the old decade and bring in natural minimal look. It is soft and starry.The natural look continues to be in Vogue with nude colored lips. Sheer formulas of red shades such as cherry, cranberry, and crimson colored lip tint will become

Secret of Concealer

Concealer is the little white lie of the makeup world -- we all use it on occasion, and no one has to feel guilty about this kind of cover-up. But with all the types of concealer available, women often question how and when to use it.Concealers come in sticks, pots, cremes, and pencils. Any type will do. It's okay to use your fingertips to apply. Just make sure you dab or pat it on -- never wipe

The Key to Flawless Foundation

Types of Foundations Most of us keep our foundation as close as our ATM card. And just like crisp cash, we tend to "spend" too much of it. That's the most common problem women make -- putting foundation all over their face when that's very rarely needed. When you get the right shade, and you know how and where to use it, you'll find you need very little.But first which form do you choose? There

Preparation Of The Face For Makeup

This is very important, so that you can understand the high points of your face. Then you will be able to emphasize the best parts you like. For the best final result, you must meticulously prepare your face for the actual application of the makeup.Identify The Structure Of Your Face: Emphasize the excellent features of your face and camouflage your handicaps will improve self esteem. Faces are

Natural Pet PAW BALM

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*LIPS*

Don't bolt with a tissue, this is because a tissue is made up of wood fibers. Use a coffee filter instead and you won't have all that gunk on your lips when your finished You'll be very happy with the results at the end, and when your finished just toss it.Find a lip-liner you totally love. Put it on all across your bottom lip and some on your top lip. Then put some lip balm, clear gloss or a

Best Eye Color

What colors are best for your eyes? I would say smoky grays are best for hazel but you can really use anything. If you want to make your eyes pop use the opposite spectrum trick. Purple or pink that's best for green eyes. Blue that's for brown eyes and lastly but not least brown, orange, or gray that is best for blue eyes.Using white eye liner, off white shimmer silver or gold fleck near your

Why Host a party?

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* Lilac Eyes * Destressing during the holidays

The lilac look is great more most people whether you have light/fair features, or whether you have dark features. Purple is very hot now and will continue to be so. Also the Lilac look is such a great fresh look for the summer. You can also substitute a sky or powder blue to achieve the same effect. Blue shadows will dull blue eyes so I would skip blues all together. Go with purple or gray if you

Natural Beauty Tips

Here are some of my beauty tips of the month.If you take some champagne and blend it with a little bit of sugar. Mix it in the palm of your hand and apply it with your fingers to your face.This is a very natural, and one of the best, and most affective method for exfoliating.Dark Chocolate is not only very good for your mood, but your well being, & health. But when applied as a mask it rewinds

Skincare Basics

With new creams and ingredients being launched every day, it's easy to get confused by all the options. Low budget but need the beauty basics?The only products you need. Back to basics.Unless you're willing to spend time on your skin care routine every day by, you'll need to pick and choose which basics are right for you. Here, the bare minimum that you need:Sunscreen: It's a must, essential for

Instant Style

To make glossy or wet evening glamorous eyeshadow trick:Take dry eye shadow and apply first to your eyes as normal.Next, take some gloss or petroleum jelly and apply a thin layer all over your lids over top of your eye shadow. Let it dry.* Try not to apply too much. For a daytime dewy youthful look apply a small amount to your lids. This will create a youthful glow to your eyes. You may want to

Super Omega 3, 6, 9; Why We Use Them

Borage Seed Oil:For more than 1500 years, the blue, star-shaped flowers of the borage plant have been used in elixirs and medicinal teas because of its healing properties. This natural oil is a rich source of gamma linolenic acid and has been known to be used in the treatment of eczema and rheumatoid arthritis and in herbal medicine. This oil is cold pressed from the seeds of the borage plant.

Blue Accents at the 2008 VMA's

All shades of cool blue from icy shadow to dark navy liner, one thing is for sure — the 9/07/2008 VMAs. I love how Stephanie Pratt, and Pink went for frosty versions to bring brightness to their eyes. Rihanna and Ashlee Simpson opted for a more smoky rocker chick or edgy look, while Christina Aguilera added her own unique take on Cleopatra/Tammy Faye baker trend. Do you think you'll be wearing

Fabulous Feet

It's time to take off the sneakers and socks and slip your feet into a sexy pair of sandals. Here's how to make sure that your feet look terrific.1. Soak your feet for about ten minutes.2. Pat feet dry.3. Clip toenails straight across. Or, if you would rather, use an emery board (but wait until toenails are completely dry).4. Using pumice stone, remove any rough areas.5. Massage cuticle area with

Basic Need to Know Makeup Tips

Here is basics easy enough for anyone to follow. ENJOY !Clean skin is a must before using makeup and having the correct "tools" is a necessity. Invest in good quality brushes for your application, and use a good skincare range everyday. Using makeup is fun - Practice with color, balance, blending, light and shade, and you should look beautiful.Makeup is applied to the face to improve appearance -

Here are Some of My Beauty Tips of Month

Here are Some of My Beauty Tips of the Month: If you take some champagne and blend it with a little bit of sugar. Mix it in the palm of your hand and apply it with your fingers to your face. This is a very natural, and one of the best, and most affective method for exfoliating.Dark Chocolate is not only very good for your mood, but your well being, & health. But when applied as a mask it rewinds

Eye Makeup

Eye Makeup:Almond shaped eyes are considered to be the ideal. So when making up eyes, one tries with the help of light and dark eye makeup to make the necessary changes to give the eyes an almond appearance.EyeshadowApplication Technique:The following steps are followed in the application of eyeshadow shades.i. Using a fine, blunt-ended brush, gently apply the base colour to the entire lid from