Category — Success Strategies

Looking for some basic makeup advice? Well, you’ve come to the right place! When applying makeup, there are some simple steps that almost everyone should follow. They are easy, relaxing, and end with you looking your best!

Basic makeup advice:

1.Clean your skin with a gentle, alcohol-free cleanser. This will help remove any dirt, build-up or environmental residues you might have on the surface of your skin.

2.Tone! A nice, light toner helps to reduce any excess oil you have on your face.

3.Moisturize. Use a cream that is made for the delicate skin of your face; it is lighter in texture and won’t drag your skin down by the end of the day. Any good beauty reviews you read will tell you to moisturize. Choose one with some sunscreen in it, too.

4.Apply some primer. Sephora makes the Tricks of the Trade Perfection Primer, which helps to brighten and give your skin a warm glow. Designed as a highlighter base, it has pink pearlescent micro-particles and soft-focus pigments that reflect the light for that warm glow you’re looking for. A primer is a good product to add to your beauty regimen, since it helps ensure makeup application and makes your makeup last longer!

5.If you’re using a foundation, go ahead and apply this next. Blush follows, then eye shadow, liner, mascara, and lips.

Whether you’re going all-out and applying makeup to your whole face for a night out on the town or are toning it down for the office or a trip to the zoo, following this basic makeup advice will help your makeup last longer and keep your face fresh all day long.

I know that we normally talk about makeup and skin care and hair styles but a truly beautiful person works on themselves from the inside out, and I am not just talking about drinking more water and taking your vitamins. So today we are going to talk about some things you can do to improve yourself in a way that will give you a natural glow:

1) Take classes in something you have always had a passion for.

2) Actually have a sit down meal, with real china and candles. Treat yourself well and others will as well.

3) Have a day of pampering at least once a week. This is your day to meditate, while you exfoliate.

4) Take a tip from Nicole Graham and Tara Spicer and keep a journal. I personally journal every day but instead of writing down my worries, I write down at least one good thing that happened that day. Even on your worst day you can find one good thing, even if it is just having had a good cup of coffee.

5) Donate your time to someone less fortunate.

6) Listen to music that really moves you.

7) Tap into your creative side with art or writing.

Taking care of yourself means taking care of every part of you so work on your inner beauty too.

Let’s face it. Our schedules are hectic. We juggle our work and our relationships and everything in between. Recently I got the midnight call that my dad was out of his prescription. Luckily we have a 24 hour pharmacy near by. So I headed out, got him his medicine and then stumbled back into bed to wake up at 6 am for an early morning meeting. Not very time efficient.

So I started looking for a way to keep him on track and me off the roads at night. The answer came to me in the form of online pharmacies. Now I was a bit wary. You hear a lot of news saying that you may not know what you are getting, especially if the pharmacy is based off shore. So I started hunting for one that had this criteria:

• All prescriptions must be FDA approved.

• The pharmacists must be licensed in the US ( that way if anything goes wrong they can be held liable.)

• They needed to offer online free consultations.

I finally found a pharmacy that dispenses online prescriptions that met all this criteria - http://www.edrugstore.md

Now here is how I am currently using them to make my life and dad’s easier.

1) I had dad write down all of his prescriptions and when they needed to be refilled.

2) I have my personal assistant go online at the beginning of the month and place the order for all of his refills. You can easily do this yourself, if you do not currently have a personal assistant.

3) I have her schedule an appointment with his doctor when the prescriptions run out to verify if a new prescription needs to be written.

4) I have her add or delete medications from his list for our next online pharmacy order.

Here are some of the perks of placing these orders through edrugstore.md

• After your initial order, you get $20 off all refills

• They guarantee to give you the lowest internet price on all name brand prescriptions.

• Customer service is available 24/7

• There is pharmacist on staff at all times to answer your questions.

Life is hectic enough. It is nice to know that there is a company out there dedicated to making at least a portion of it easier. Check them out for yourself.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

As usual, I am always looking for ways to improve our lives both on the outside and the in. Getting an advanced education can make a huge difference in the quality of your life. The problem is that most schools give you theory without experience.

I have recently stumbled upon a school that not only teaches you but places you in on the job training from your very first year. They have tons of programs from Biochemistry, and Industrial Engineering to engineering co-op programs.

Here is how it works:

In your first year you are placed in co-op training programs with real companies. Then throughout your studies you are rotated to different companies every three months. You not only learn the “theories” but the actual day to day practices of working in that profession. How cool is that?

In fact, US News and World Report has ranked Kettering University as “the #1 University in the nation for Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering” in its annual “America’s Best Colleges Guide for 2008″.

I wish that they had had a program like this when I was getting my degree. It would have saved me a lot of time and confusion and given me the contacts I needed to get a job immediately with a company I had already worked for.

It seems like a win win situation to me. Check it out for yourself.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

Part of running a successful business is staying in touch with your clients and colleagues. A great way to do this is by remembering their birthdays and sending them Birthday Cards. It adds a personal touch. One company that can print and personalize your corporate birthday cards is cardsdirect.com. They have a very nice selection and having them handle the printing and even offer free shipping and up to 40% off on many of their business birthday cards.

Personalizing your business is an excellent way to stay a step ahead of your competition. It is the little touches that your clients will remember. I know many of you are into sending ecards but when it comes to client relations there is nothing like getting a card physically by mail. Plus for some clients, yours may be the only card that they receive. Who would you rather do business with one of a million corporations or a company that takes the time to wish you well on your special day? Your clients are no different than you are. Go that extra mile and they will appreciate it.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

You know that stillagirl.com isn’t just about beauty and fashion. We believe that all areas of your life need to be worked on. Education is one of the ways that you can improve your income and your life. If money is the issue, you need to check out the Gates scholarship and scholarships.com . You get access to a database with numerous free grants and scholarships. Access to this information is free and they are constantly updating their databases.

If you are considering furthering your education, then check out the scholarships and grants at scholarships.com.  You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

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In the past I have recommended a technique to help you let go of stress and allow abundance into your life. Many of us wander around from day to day in circles, led on a wild goose chase by our emotions. We are dissatisfied with the way our life has turned out but are unsure how to change it. We may try to alleviate our stress, boredom and unhappiness by buying things, going on trips or escaping into our favorite programs but when we stop for a moment a belief that there should be more to life returns. Years ago a technique was developed by Lester Levinson and a system of dealing with this confusion and dissatisfaction was created in the form of the Release Technique. So what is the release technique you may ask?It is a way of dealing with and letting go of the emotions that cause confusion, unhappiness and even more importantly the merry go round of bad behaviors that we have all picked up. For example, you know you want to look good in a bikini this summer, you plan on going on a diet but find yourself eating that cookie or drinking that thousand calorie mudslide instead. Or you really want to take that vacation to Paris this summer but find yourself spending your entire paycheck each week before Monday even rolls around.

You had the best of intentions but your emotions triggered a behavior that was at odds with your personal goals. We call these self sabotaging behaviors. The key to letting go of these involuntary actions is to let go of the emotional triggers that cause you to run on automatic pilot. This system teaches you how to do this simply and easily.

I have personally used it for years and have had health problems disappear, my financial situation improve drastically and my relationships flow more easily. While others are panicking about the state of their lives I am able to stay calm, put emotional triggers aside and make decisions easily. The most important benefit that I have personally received from this strategy is a state of peace. Many people take this course for the ability to change their financial lives by taking the emotion out of their decision making process. That is wonderful. I enjoy that aspect of what this course teaches but even more I enjoy being able to sleep at night and wake up in the morning knowing without my mind buzzing with chatter and anxiety.

What is the release technique and how can you use it throughout the day to drop stress and make good decisions?This is a technique that you use first thing in the morning to get clear on your intentions for the day, before you go to bed at night to let go of anything that may have bothered you and throughout the day to keep your stresslevel down to a minimum. And no you don’t have to plop down into a yoga position in the middle of the office. With just a little practice you can use this simple system all day long without a single person knowing that you are doing it. Plus people will be drawn to you like never before because of your calm and soothing demeanor and your absolute ability to enjoy life. If the idea of actually having control of your life sounds good to you check out this course for yourself. I have never known a single person who took it that was less than thrilled with the changes that occurred in their lives. Larry Crane, the gentleman who teaches this course, stands behind it 100% and even gives you a partner to work with on the

abundance courseor any of his more advanced courses absolutely free. You can also usually reach Larry personally by phone to answer questions. How many companies do you know where you can actually get the owner on the phone? Try the release technique abundance course for yourself. Let go of stressand allow abundance into your life now.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

I just found out about a new promotion at Sephora. They are giving away a free Clinique makeup sample with your next online order.

Go through this link to get your free sample:

Get a free Clinique sample while supplies last. Enter code CLINIQUE2 at checkout!

Enjoy!

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Hi all

As you know stillagirl.com is about more than just fashion and beauty. We are all about improving every area of your life. If your finances are not in order then you can’t buy all the cool little treatments that make you feel pampered, beautiful and downright sexy.

So todays blog is about investing in a knowledgeable and safe way. Having good information is key when deciding how and where to invest your money. Now there is a site where you can go and share opinions on stocks, read the latest research and brainstorm investing ideas with like minded people. The site is called MyWallSt.net

It also gives you an opportunity to give back to your community. If you have a system that has consistantly worked for you, here is a place where you can share it with others. Making money is fantastic, sharing your knowledge with others can only enhance your life.

The above site allows you to learn and pass on your experience. It seems like a win win situation for all. As always, do your due diligence with all of your investments. Don’t invest your entire savings in one “hot stock” because Stockman101 believes it is on  the rise. Look at the information provided, do your research and make educated decisions.

Ok all that was your financial tip of the day. Check out the site and tell me what you think.

Sincerely,

Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls

Quick Relaxation and Decision Making Technique

Sometimes day to day problems can drive us a bit nuts. It is like there is this constant chatter going on in our minds. That chatter drives us to do something in a vain attempt to shut it up. Not exactly the best state to make good long term decisions. The above technique is one that I use to calm down that chatter so that I can look at problems impartially and make better decisions. Try it for yourself.

Sincerely, Caterina Christakos - founder of stillagirl.com - a positive place for women and girls