20 Beauty mistakes you need to stop making!

How to get a toned butt for summer!

 


Hi everyone! Today I want to share you my latest workout tip to get a toned and stronger butt. Last year everyone was doing squats to get a toned butt. But maybe you noticed that your legs are getting big too. That is not what everyone wants so there is an other way to do this. I really like this exercise because it's not that hard to do and the results are great. You can also do  this just at home. So let's get ready for summer!

Hip-Lift Progression

How to do this:

• Lie on your back with your arms at your sides with your knees bent and your feet on the floor.
• Lift your hips toward the ceiling. Hold for 1 count, and then lower back down.
• Repeat the lifts for 1 minute, squeezing your glutes and hamstrings at the top of the range of motion.
• Keeping your hips up, place your foot back on the floor and then lower your hips.
• Repeat this exercise for 30 seconds; switch sides and do the move for another 30 seconds on the other leg.

Here is a video about this exercise:

 

Have fun doing this exercise and good luck!

Much Love, Half 'n Half.

Make-up storage!

Hi guys! So I was looking for some make-up storage boxes and holders. They are very hard to find, there are only a view good sites I know but that's very expensive. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on storage. But I found some great ones at a regular home decoration store. They were only € 1,49 and they look very cute. I also bought a drawer lately were I can storage my make-up in. I showed that one in my Room Tour video. I think it's very handy to have some storage things for your make-up (collection).

 As you can see I need 2 more MAC Cosmetics Lipsticks to complete this storage holder haha!

Here are some sites I know who sell make-up storage things for a good price:
http://www.containerstore.com/shop/bath/cosmeticsOrganizers, http://www.lightinthebox.com/nl/c/cosmetische-potten_23266 . Or you can maybe look on E-bay!

This is a little bit of my daily make-up stuff and my brushes. 


For the dutch people under us, Big Bazar and Action has some great things so now and then. I bought mine at Big Bazar and  the drawer at Xenos.

IKEA has some great storage boxes too, but I don't know if they have them right know. I bought one there last year I think.

So if you want to collect make-up or have a make-up collection. I really recommend to buy some storage boxes, drawers or holders. Just to organize your make-up and make it look good.  I really like to organize stuff haha! If you have any idea of other (web)shops who sell them please let me know. And if you know how the storage looks in my room, check out my Room Tour video!

REVIEW: W7 Light Toasted - Natural Nudes - Eye colour palette

Hi everyone! So I finally bought a W7 Eyeshadow Palette. I was just shopping in my hometown and I came in a regular drugstore and then I saw this amazing palette. They had 4 of them so I am definitly going to try all of them. I started with the Light Toasted Nude Palette. I thought the shades were very pretty and all good nude colors so I can use it daily.

 I really love the design of this palette because it looks like the Naked palettes from Urban Decay. The price was good aswell, only 8 euros. I love this palette because you can use it daily and I love nude shades. There are also some darker shades if you want to create a smokey eye or something. These beautiful neutral colors are really perfect for everyone and for every kind of look. The In The Buff palette includes matte , satin and metallic finishes in colors ranging from off-white to bronze , brown, taupe and black.  There are 12 different shades in this palette.

It's not only the shadow that is soft, it's also not crumbly or sticky and it glides smoothly over your skin. The pigmentation is really amazing. Very intense. You won't see your skin through the eyeshadow. Even in the lighter shades. Love it! 

I also made a picture with the shades on my skin so you can see how it looks. I love to use an eye primer because if you use a primer the eyeshadow shades will be more visible. Some of the shades look similar but a view of them has glitter on it. The shades are nude so some of them are not very good to see.

If you are looking for an eyeshadow palette that is not that expensive but has good colors I really recommend the W7 Palettes.

Much Love
Half 'n Half

FASHION NEWS: TOPSHOP & TOPMAN AT ZALANDO

Hi y'all! So maybe you saw the news about Topshop is available at www.zalando.nl. On Febuary the 26th Topshop and Topman opened their doors in Amsterdam. The store is so big and all of your favorite Topshop and Topman items are there.

Now good news for you people, Topshop is available on Zalando. So if you don't live nearby a Topshop store this is amazing. Zalando made this great campaign with Cara Delevingne in the lead role. The campaign is directed by Gordon von Steiner and styled by the creative director of Topshop , Kate Phelan.

Available in many countries: The Netherlands, Geramany, Sweden, Austria, France and more!

I really love clothes from Topshop. They have unique items and the quality is amazing. It's not very expensive but also not low budget. If you don't know Topshop you definitly should visit a store soon. They have all kind of clothes in different styles. More news about Topshop or Zalando? They are on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zalando.nl?fref=ts & https://www.facebook.com/Topshop/info?tab=page_info.

LOW BUDGET: Primark Shampoo and Conditioner!

Hi guys! Today a review about these amazing hair products of Primark. If you don't want to spend a lot of money on shampoo and conditioner you definitly have to try these shampoos and conditioners from Primark. They have a lot more cosmetics lately at Primark for a good price. My mother in law gave these two for my birthday. I am so happy with it because it smells nice and my hair feels very soft after I used it.

I have the moisturising shampoo and conditioner for dry and damaged hair. I straight my hair everyday so I really need a moisturising shampoo and conditioner. My hair feels and looks healthy because of the argain oil and keratin. Don't use this shampoo and conditioner if you have oily hair.

I really love the package of these two, it looks so good and how they look together. But all of the cosmetics of Primark look good I think.

If you want to buy or try new hair products I really recommend the ones from Primark. They also have low budget cosmetics for your skin and body too. Definitly worth the try!

More reviews about Primark cosmetics soon. So stay tuned!

We also have an item how to wash your the good way. Here is the link: http://thehalfnhalf.blogspot.nl/2015/03/how-to-wash-your-hair-right-way.html

Much Love,
Half  'n Half.

REVIEW: MAC Cosmetics Blot Powder

Hi y'all! So today a review about this amazing blot powder from MAC Cosmetics. I was looking for a good powder to finish my makeup look with. I also looked for one with a matte finish and they recommended me Blot Powder. It's a pressed powder so I thinks that's very practical.

This powder converts foundation and can also be used for regular touch-ups. MAC Blot Powder contains mica and silica to absorb excess oil and reduce shine on the skin. I bought the powder in Medium Dark, but this powder has a lot of other shades too. I really love this powder because of the finish and it's very easy to apply with the powder puff that is included with the powder. The shade is perfect for my skin and they give me the best advice as always at the MAC pro store. I love buying my MAC products there because they will show you how it looks on your skin and give you advice about the product. So you really know what you are buying. I also love the package of this powder and ofcourse of the other MAC products. It looks very classy I think. This Blot Powder won't add extra colors to your skin/makeup. My foundation will last longer with this powder and I really will repurchase it. 

The MAC Blot Powder is €24,- and you can buy it in any MAC store or on their website.

PLL TAG!

Hi guys! So we just made a new video,  this time about Pretty Little Liars. We really love this serie and if you didn't watched it yet you have to! Because it's mysterious and shocking sometimes. But also very girly and fun. If you didn't watched it yet you better don't watch the video haha, spoilers everywhere! The actors and actress are so good and pretty too. If you are planning to watch a serie soon, we recommend this one. There are now 5 seasons so there is a lot to watch. You won't regret it. 

Pretty Little Liars is an American teen drama mystery–thriller television series loosely based on the popular book series of the same title, written by Sara Shepard. Set in the fictional town of Rosewood, Pennsylvania, the series follows the lives of four girls, Aria Montgomery, Hanna Marin, Emily Fields, and Spencer Hastings, whose clique falls apart after the disappearance of their leader, Alison DiLaurentis. One year later, the estranged friends are reunited as they begin receiving messages from a mysterious figure named "A", who threatens to expose their deepest secrets, including ones they thought only Alison knew. At first, they think it's Alison herself, but after her body is found, the girls realize that someone else is planning on ruining their perfect lives. * source Wikipedia *

We did the PLL TAG, so if you want to know what our answers are you can see them in this video.

LOOKBOOK: Boohoo giveaway!

Hi y'all! So I won this really great giveaway from boohoo.com. You had to post a picture on twitter or instagram with a picture that will show your style. I thought that was a really cool giveaway and I posted some pictures. I love the clothes from boohoo.com, they are one of a kind. Very classy but edgy too! The quality is also good and the price aswell. A week after I posted some pictures online they sent me a message on twitter. They said that I won the giveaway, I won 250 euros of clothes. So I had to pick a few items from the site that will recommend my style and they will make a kind of giftbox for me. I didn't knew what to expect and what kind of clothes they will pick for me. A week later the box arrived at my house and I was so excited to open it. The clothes are so amazing! They picked a few items I also chose so that was very nice. But they also picked some clothes I won't choose by myself. That's really great of this giveaway and they knew what my style was. So boohoo you did a great job! If you want to know what I've got from Boohoo.com here is a video of the giveaway clothes.

Thank you www.boohoo.com for giving me this chance and giving me al those amazing clothes!

REVIEW: Lush Aqua Marina

Hi y'all! Today a review about my favorite cleanser. It's Aqua Marina from Lush. I was in Amsterdam with Fabienne and I was looking for a good cleanser that suits my skin type. I really love the Lush products because it's all handmade and it's all so fresh. Fabienne bought this cleanser for my birthday and I am really happy about it.

You can use this cleanser if you have a sensitive skin. I have a mixed skin and they said you can use this product aswell. It has a clay-like texture and it will hydrate your skin. They used 3 different types of seaweed in it for the vitamins and minerals.

I bought the one with 100 grams. I always buy the small one because I think there is a lot in it and you have to keep account of the shelf-life. Put the products of Lush in the refrigerator because there are all fresh products in it.

How to use it? Like other cleansers just rinse it with lukewarm water. Because of the clay-like texture it's very easy to apply. I use this cleanser after I took off all my make-up. Your skin will feel very soft and fresh and it will smell nice too because of the roses. Love the color of this cleanser, pink! I don´t have irritated spots because this cleanser is made for the sensitive skin.


Price:
100 grams € 9,90 & 250 grams € 24,75. You can buy Aqua Marina on www.lush.com or a store nearby!

We also reviewed Mask of Magnaminty and Ocean Salt, want to know more about them? Here are the links: http://thehalfnhalf.blogspot.nl/2015/04/review-lush-ocean-salt-body-face-scrub.html & http://thehalfnhalf.blogspot.nl/2015/02/review-lush-mask-of-magnaminty.html

REVIEW: Lush Ocean Salt body & face scrub

Hi guys! So today a review about this lovely scrub of Lush it's called Ocean Salt. It will make your skin feel soft and gentle. The scrub has seasalt in it, lemon and avocado butter. Use this scrub like once a week or once in the two weeks on your face because if you use this scrub a lot your skin will be irritated and red. So use this only for a deep cleaning. Use this scrub on your body before tanning or just to make your skin feel soft and fresh. All of the dead skin cells will be gone and that's very good for tanning of course. The smell of this scrub is delicious, because of the lemon it smells so fresh. If you have a mixed skin you can use this scrub. I won't use it if you have a sensitive skin, use an other scrub of Lush. If you go to their store they will give you advice for the best scrub for your skin type. A really good begin of spring with this lovely scrub by Lush. Want to buy this scrub? Go to www.lush.com or just go to a store nearby.

I bought this scrub in Amsterdam and I made a haul video about the things I bought. So if you want to know what else I bought here is the video:

New spring collection of American Apparel!

Hi y'all! We visited Amsterdam last week and American Apparel had some new items, a new spring collection. A lot of pastel colors and cheerful prints. We tried the clothes on and again you feel the quality of American Apparel. Love the bright colors and you can combine the clothes so good. We made some pictures of the clothes so you have an idea how it looks like. If you want to shop lovely spring items go to www.americanapparel.com. 

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angiebeautyblogger & fabbeautyaddict

#2 OOTD Boohoo x H&M

Hi guys! I just posted a new ootd video. Hope you like it and there will be more ootd videos soon! Really love the clothes of Boohoo.com and H&M! Please thumbs up if you like it and I love to do a sub4sub. Just comment below in the video and I will sub back! If you have questions about the outfit please feel free to ask.

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