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!

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: 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

UPDATE: Youtube channel and Instagram accounts

 Hi y'all!

Fabienne and I were very busy this last few weeks. Especially with our youtube channels, making videos and edit them. Also we were busy with our new Instagram accounts. We will post some topics this week! Sorry for the wait, if you want to see what kept us busy you can go to our youtube channels with some new videos: www.youtube.com/c/fabiennedumasy & www.youtube.com/c/angelaoosterwijk. If you want to see our new instagram accounts you can find us as: fabbeautyaddict and angiebeautyblogger. We also appreciate that you keep reading our blog and watching our videos! This week we will post some really cool stuff so stay tuned!

Much Love
Half 'n Half.

5 great beauty products under € 10,00!

Number 1: Essence lipliners (Honey Berry and Satin Mauve)

I love these Essence lipliners. If you don't want to buy expensive lipliners you should buy this one. It's only €0,99. The quality is great and it will last like 4 hours. I bought 15 Honey Berry, it's a good red/pink color. The other one I bought was 06 Satin Mauve. This one is a little bit similar to Soar from MAC Cosmetics. It's a nice natural color, you can wear this lipliner daily. You can combine this one with Brave from MAC Cosmetics. Like Kylie Jenner combine Soar and Brave. 

Number 2: Victoria Secret Body Mist

You are thinking why the Victoria Secret Body Mist? That's like €20,00. Well I bought them for €9,00. A drugstore in The Netherlands sell them once in a while for that price. So I bought 8 of them because I love the Victoria Secret Body Mist. Love to wear this in the summer, because it's a fresh and light. I think this is a really musthave! They have body lotion too of Victoria Secret. I didn't bought one yet but I definitely will one day!

Number 3: Catrice Ultra Fine Eyeliner 010

I don't wear eyeliner that much so I don't want to buy a very expensive one. I was looking for a good eyeliner and I found this one from Catrice. It's an liquid eyeliner and it has an ultra thin brush applicator. You have a waterproof one and just a regular one. It's an intensive black color and it's easy to apply because of the thin brush applicator. It will cost you only € 2.99!

Number 4: MUA Lipstick Bordeaux Red

Want a good bordeaux red lipstick? This one from MUA is great and it has a creamy finish. But it's very easy to make it matte with powder or a tissue. You can buy this at a drugstore in The Netherlands for €3,49 or you can buy it at the MUA webshop. Because of the creamy finish it will last not very long, maybe 2/3 hours. A matte finish will last longer, like 4 hours. 


Number 5: Rimmel Londen Long-Lasting Kate Moss Lipstick

I was looking for a red/purple lipstick and I found this one from Rimmel Londen (Kate Moss line). Love the package of this lipstick! It has a matte finish and it's a long-lasting lipstick. A perfect dark nude color. You can buy this lipstick designed by Kate Moss for €9,99

New video of my day at the Primark!

Hi! I just made a new video of my day at the primark. Love to shop at the Primark, they had a lot of great stuff and I will show you what I bought. If you like the video, thumbs up! Haha. Hope you will enjoy and let us know what you think of the Primark.

Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw5M6aieYrI

Enjoy!
Much Love, Half 'n Half.

Review: MUA Eyeshadow Palette - Undress Me Too

Today a review about the MUA Makeup Acadamy Professionals Eyeshadow Palette. This Eyeshadow Palette has the name: Undress Me Too. It's an 12 shade palette with soft neutrals and cool greys with stunning gold metallics. You can create all kind of looks with this beautiful palette.

I don't wear a lot of eyeshadow and if I use it I use Naked, Reveal and Shy, the soft neutrals from this palette.  If I have a party or special event I use shades: Fiery, Lavish,Wink, Obsessed and Corrupt, the greys with gold metallics. Perfect for a smoky eye effect. It's a great palette and for a good price too (€ 5,99). You can create a perfect nude look with this palette! Also very good colors to highlight your eyes with or contour your face a little.