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.

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.

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.

#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.

Photos:

NEW VIDEOS!

Hi guys! We made some new videos, we really love to make videos together and we hope you can get inspired by us. We are glad to have so many viewers and subscribers. If you want to do a sub4sub just comment or if you want us to check out your channel.

Best friend tag:

Q&A by Fabienne

Would you rather tag..

Collective Haul by Fabienne

www.youtube.com/c/angelaoosterwijk
www.youtube.com/c/fabiennedumasy

TIPS AND TRICKS: How to avoid acne?

Nobody likes pimples or blackheads, it's very important to clean your face everyday to avoid them. I have some tips for you to avoid your breakouts. Remember, nobody is perfect everyone has some pimpels or blackheads. So it's no crime to have some!

1: Wash your face twice a day, it's important to clean your face with good products that suits your skin type. If you have an oily skin use something that is recommended for an oily skin. If you have a sensitive skin, don't use products with a lot of alcohol or perfume in it. I love to scrub my face, I do it like once or twice a week. Don't scrub your face everyday, it will irritate your skin. Also if you wash your face too often it will only dry out your skin. 

2: Food is very important if you want to avoid pimples. Eat enough vitamins it will help your skin to be clean from the inside. Fresh fruit and vegtables are good for your skin because there are a lot of vitamins in it like vitamin C and E. Try to eat fruit and vegtables with vitamin A, this helps to flush acne-causing proteins from the system. Also drink a lot of water, like 2L a day. It cleans your intire body! Pimpels form when excess oil clogs your pores, so limiting the amount of oil that you put into your body in the first place is a step in the right direction.

3: Treat your skin well, buy a good face mask and apply this once a week. Face masks are very good to clean your face and calming the skin. Your skin will feel soft and hydrated. But don't use a face mask more than once a week! Lush has some great face masks, I love Mask of Magnaminty, this mask will help you to get rid of your imperfections. 

4: Protect your face against the sun. They say that your pimples will dry out if you lay down in the sun but that's not really true. Your pimples will become more red and inflamed. So use a good sunscreen if you are going to lay down in the sun. Be aware that some sunscreens have an oily base so read the product good before you use it. 

5: Avoid too much skin products. Too many gels, creams and lotions can clog your pores and lead to pimples and blackheads. Never wash your face with a normal soap it will irritate your skin. Also use a foundation that suits your skin type. If you have a oily skin don't use a gel base foundation or an oily foundation. If you have a sensitive skin, use a light foundation or maybe a bb cream. 

6: Avoid touching your pimples or face. Your hands are always full with bacteria. You can get infections or your skin can get very irritated. Popping pimples will only prolong the healing time of it. It's the worst thing you can do. It's very easy to touch your skin or face even if you are not aware of it. Your phone is also full of bacteria! 

7: Exercise! It will increases circulation that delivers more oxygen to skin cells and carries cellular wastes away.

If you have a lot of acne and it won't get away with these tips or with anything you do to avoid them. Consult a doctor and maybe they have a good stong cream for you to get rid of your acne. 

10 tips for new youtubers!

Hi guys! I've got a lot of questions about youtube and people are asking me for tips so I thought let's make a post about it! I am new on youtube and I was like oh that's weird seeing me like that in a video. But you have to get used to it I think. I love making videos and I hope I can inspire people. So here are some tips!

1: The most important tip is to be yourself. They have to like you not a person who is not real

2: Use a good quality camera, make sure your viewers can see what you are doing 

3: Do your make-up and hair. Put on a cute outfit so people can see what your style is and maybe get inspired by it.

4: Be original, you can watch other youtubers and get inspired by it but don't copy it.

5: Subscribe and like other youtubers/videos so you can be noticed. 

6: Make sure the lighting is good in you video. Same story as the good quality camera.

7: Use social media to let people know that you are on Youtube. Instagram is good to get noticed and get to know other youtubers. 

8: You can do a youtube channel with your friend to make it less awkward. You can also promote each other and get more subscribers. 

9: Be confidant, there are a lot of new youtubers and it will not go perfect the first few times. The professional youtubers started from the bottom aswell.

10: Don't give up! If you like to make videos, don't let anything stop you from doing it. 

Good luck with your channel! 

Much Love 

Youtube Channels!

Hi y'all! Did you already subscribe on our youtube channels? We are making videos about beauty, lifestyle and fashion and you can read it on the blog as well. Please subscribe if you like our videos!

Angela's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyGcGGwu671u6wIgiYJXFg
Fabienne's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5XTUv9x2Gpk25jM5DzooSg

Review Mac Lipliner Beet

Hi everyone!
Today a review about a new lipliner I bought. It's beet from Mac Cosmetics. It's a good red color and it's a nice creamy and smooth texture. It's perfect for lining the lips and fill them in. I love these lipliners from Mac, it makes my lips fuller.The color fits well with my blue eyes and my hair color. You can use this lipliner for perfect red lips. I used the liner with my Loreal Paris lipstick called collection exclusive by Blake, It's a perfect match!

This is what beet looks on me with the Loreal Paris lipstick collection exclusive by Blake

5 reasons to visit Amsterdam!

I love to travel and visit all kind of cities, to shop everywhere and meet new people. I live in The Neterlands and I love to shop in Amsterdam. It's an hour ago from my place. They have so much stores and lovely other things to visit. Amsterdam is such an inspiration. Here are 5 reasons to visit Amsterdam.

Reason 1: As I said there are a lot of great stores in Amsterdam. MAC pro store, Lush, Rituals, American Apparel, Urban Outfitters, Topshop and more! I love to shop, new make-up or new clothes. All the stores you need are in Amsterdam.

 


Reason 2: The beautiful canals and sightseeings. You can make beautiful pictures of Amsterdam. Or you can get inspired by the beauty of it.

Reason 3: Museums, you have a lot museums in Amsterdam. You have Van Gogh museum, Rijksmuseum or Madame Tussaud. Very popular and you must visit one if you are in Amsterdam!



Reason 4: Food and Drinks. There are so many restaurants in Amsterdam. Sushi, grill, pizza or Chinese whatever you like. You have everything and of course Starbucks, for a quick coffee. There are a lot of clubs and bars too, if you visit Amsterdam in the late hours.


Reason 5: Nature. Yes of course, the nature. Those dutch tulip fields for example. Amsterdam has great nature reserves and parks. Like the 'Vondelpark' that's a very popular park. You can go there for a walk, go jogging or a little picknick.

Why Lemon oil and Lime oil is good for you!

 
Lemon Oil helps with:

• Acne.
• Low blood pressure.
• Anxiety.
• Sore throats.
• UTI.
• Sinus problems.
• Rheumatism.
• Vericose Veins.
• Gout.
• Bloating.
• Digestive Problems.
• Fatigue.
• Gallstones.
• Kidney stones. 

 Did you know it takes 3,000 lemons to produce one kilo of oil? It's also delicious in water and good for your skin too. It's very refreshing and it's a powerful antioxidant.

 Lime Oil helps with:

• Asthma.
• Fever.
• Bacterial infections.
• Blood pressure.
• Anxiety.
• Water & air purifier.
• Strengthens nails.
• Insect bite recovery.
• Lymphatic cleanser.
• Natural decongestant.
• Lethargy.

 Lime oil also increases hunger and appetite. It reduces pain in the muscles and very good to know, if you're working out sometimes: Lime oil also helps to restore your energy.

#1 OOTD

Hi! We just made a video about our outfits today. Maybe for some inspiration or if you want to know what we are wearing. Hope you like it! Please subscribe if you like the videos we are making!

Angela's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyGcGGwu671u6wIgiYJXFg
Fabienne's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5XTUv9x2Gpk25jM5DzooSg

Angela's outfit:

 

Trousers: H&M, divided.
Shirt: H&M basics.
Shoes: H&M
Faux Leather jacket: Bershka
Faux Leather bag: Primark

Fabienne's outfit:

Jeans: Topshop
Blouse: ONLY
Shoes: H&M
Furry Bag; River Island (Rihanna)
Waterfall coat: Alysa's Amsterdam

MAC addict tag

Hi! I just made a video of the MAC addict tag. For some more explanation on the questions I wrote it down for you:

How did you get in touch with MAC?
My first time I bought something from MAC was with Fabienne in Amsterdam. So she let me see how great MAC is and now I am addicted..

How old were you and what was your first product?
I was 17 years old and the first product I bought was Please Me Lipstick.



How many MAC product do you have? 
I have 8 products.

• Please me lipstick
• Amorous lipstick 
• Velvet Teddy lipstick
• Brave lipstick
• Soft and Gentle High Lighter
• Bronzer
• Foundation Studio Sculpt
• A brush for the highlighter and bronzer

Ever had a bad buy?

No, I love all my products of MAC.

Favorite Product? 

MAC soft and gentle highlighter. It gives my face a beautiful glow and I can't live without it anymore!

Favorite eyeshadow?

I don't have an eyeshadow yet but if I would buy one I would choose a nude color. 

Favorite Foundation? 

Studio Sculpt, because it is the only one I tried so far.

Favorite MSF?

Al ready told you: Soft and Gentle highlighter.

Favorite Lipstick?

Velvet Teddy, just a great nude color and it will match every outfit I wear. 

Wish List?

I would love to have Soar lipliner. But it's always out of stock so I hope I will get it one day. Also want to try Diva and Rebel lipstick.

Most expensive buy?

I bought the bronzer, soft and gentle highlighter, the brush and Amorous lipstick at the same time. It was 108 euros.. So that was a little bit expensive 

Favorite Limited Edidtion.

I don't have a limited edition yet so I can't answer that question..

MAC product with a memory

All of my MAC products have a memory because I bought them with Fabienne or with my cousin Jill. 

(link of the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b99lK2n3usg)

Review L'Oreal Paris Skin Perfection Serum

 
































Hi y'all. Today a review about my favorite serum. It's from L'Oreal Paris and I love this serum!  

L'Oreal Paris did some research for the best formula for the perfect skin. LR 2412, a powerful correcting molecule, is the result of ten years of investigation into the optimization of the skin. The Skin Perfection serum works effectively on the visibility of pores and your first wrinkles and lines. It also keeps the redness of the skin under control. They produced 3 products for the Skin Perfection line. A serum, daycream and BB cream.

I love it because of the texture and my skin feels so soft after using this. This is because of the emulsion of the pearly luster. The package looks great too! Very colorful. It smells nice too, fresh and sweet. You can buy this serum in any drugstore for €16,99.


Apply the serum before you use your day/night cream. You can use the Skin Perfection daycream or any other daycream you prefer! 

Garnier cleansing products

Hi! Today a review about Garnier cleansing products. It's very important to clean your face after you wear make-up. Especially before you go to bed and even if you don't wear a lot of make-up. Never use showergel or soap to wash your face!

The Garnier skin naturals line has a lot of cleansing products. For different facial types too. I use 3 products of Garnier to clean my face with. I love these products of Garnier. It makes my skin soft and it's smells good too. First is use the purifying cleansing gel. It mattifies and refines the pores. You can use this product if you have a oily skin and a sensitive skin. Enriched with purifying and anti-oxidant Moringa extract. It removes sebum, dirt and impurities for a perfectly clean skin. Use it twice a day and apply it on a moist skin.

Once a week I use the Pure Active intensive face scrub from Garnier skin naturals. The scrub will remove the blackheads and the dead skin cells. You can use this if you have a oily skin, You can use it daily but I rather use it once a week in combination with the purifying cleansing gel. Apply it on a moist skin and rub the foaming cream gently over your face.

After I cleaned my face I use a moisturizing cream to nourish my skin. Don't use a moisturizing cream as a day cream. Day cream is to protect your face against external influences. And moisturizing cream is only to nourish your skin and you don't have to use it every day. If you have a dry skin I advice you to use a moisturizing cream.

Amsterdam video tour

Hi guys! I just made my first video on my youtube account.

Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxU-nAX63gA

Just want you to see Amsterdam in a short video, we had a great time with lovely weather too. Enjoy watching!

Detox water recipes

Why you should drink detox water? Detox waters became very popular these days. And there are plany of recipes you can make. You can use lemon as example which helps to flush harmful toxins from your body. Also you can use mint which aids in digestion, cucumber which contains anti-inflammatory properties. If you want to drink Detox water with your healthy lifestyle I have some great recipes for you. Drink at least 1,5 liter per day for optimal results.


Lemon Detox

• Sliced cumcumber

• Spring water

• Sliced Lemon

• a couple of mint leaves 

Tomato Detox

• Sliced tomato

• Spring water

• Celery

• Sliced lemon

Strawberry Detox

• A couple strawberries

• Sliced lemon

• a couple of basil leaves

Apple Detox

• Sliced apple

• a couple raspberries

• Sliced Lemon

Let it sit overnight in the fridge for a better taste. And enjoy your detox water the next morning! 

Much love 
Half 'n Half

Why you should drink Green Tea.

Burn calories
Drinking 2-3 cups of Green Tea daily could help you burn as much as 100 Calories!

Anti-Oxidants
Green Tea may lower your risk of cancer. Men who drank more than 1,5 cups of Green Tea per day had 70% lower colon cancer risk. A Meta-Analysis of observational studies found that woman who drank the most Green Tea had 22% lower risk of developing breast cancer. And one study found that men drinkning Green Tea had a 48% lower risk of prostate cancer.

Manage Cholesterol
Green Tea reduces bad cholesterol in the blood and improves the ratio of good cholesterol to bad cholestrol.

Good for your teeth 
The catechins in Green Tea may inhibit the growth of bacteria. This can lower the risk of infections and lead to improvements in dental health. A lower risk of caries and reduced bad breath.

Protect
Green Tea protects your lungs from smoking and protects your liver from alcohol. It relaxes you and slows your heart rate. And it keeps your energy levels stable by balancing sugar levels. Also it boots your immunity against illness.

Enjoy your Green Tea today!