A mish mash of my favourite recipes, video games and my travels near and far.
Continuing the big update saga. The modelling portfolio and catwalk modelling pages have been added. They’re password protected for now since I’m a little shy about showing them off.
A directory has also been added for links to sites I like but don’t want to clutter up the sidebar with.
That’s enough update for this site for today. It’s 11:41 pm and I should be getting home to sleep. Tomorrow is another day afterall.
Finally cleaning up the mess I started… well, almost. The big update is nearly over and I can almost breathe a sigh of relief. Almost.
I still have to get the modelling portfolio back up some how. I don’t even know if I should really be bothered because it’s not as if I model anymore. I guess it would be interesting to have just so I can look back in a few more years and think, “Geez, did I really do that?!”
Anyway, so I cleaned up some posts and pictures that didn’t really fit properly into the new layout. Other than that, there’s just been some minor changes here and there, boring stuff like formatting the title tag.
As promised, here’s the before and after screenshot:
The old format - Note the extreme use of blinding pink… ick!
The new format - Ahh… much better… a nice reflection of the adult I should be.
It’s been a while since I’ve touched this site. It was so messy and degraded that I couldn’t stand to post on the site, hence the long breaks between infrequent posts.
What ever possessed me to use that shocking, super-bright pink theme? What was I thinking?
I decided it was time for a site update and finally found some time to spruce up the look of this dreadful looking blog. I’ve moved a lot of pages off the site, mostly the yoga posts. They’ve been moved to my new-ish dedicated yoga blog, Asthanga Diary, which is all about the yoga part of my life, which is considerable.
Other uninteresting posts have also been removed. The technical computery tips have moved to the company web site, Zann Marketing (look for the Developer Blog) and the Prince of Persia stuff has moved to a dedicated Prince of Persia fan site, you guessed it, PrinceofPersiaFan.com.
I’ll still have my modelling portfolio online, but I haven’t quite got that up and running yet.
So, what’s left? I’m pretty much reserving this site for rantings on the other parts of my life, which will mostly be whinging about some video game or another, reporting on some fantastic holiday trip and sharing tasty, tried and true, simple recipes because I’m not much of a cook!
I’ll soon post a screenshot of the old and new design just so we can see how braindead I was to even come up with that pink theme.
If eyes are the windows to the souls, then make the most of your eyes with these top 5 tips for gorgeous eyes.
1. Making Small Eyes Look Bigger
Create the illusion of larger eyes by using these makeup tips and tricks:
a) Use eyeliner on the outer rim of your eye lid. Blend the eyeliner with a cotton bud to soften the line. Brush a light shade of eyeshadow on the upper outer lid, just below your eyebrows.
b) Curl your eye lashes! Invest in a good eye lash curler that fits the contour of your eye. Curling your lashes will instantly make your eyes appear bigger, even before you add mascara.
c) Try wearing false eye lashes… they’re easier to apply than you think!
d) Apply a generous helping of mascara. Try waterproof mascara to help prevent smudging, and remember to replace your mascara every three months, even if there’s plenty left in the tube. Mascara is a common makeup product where bacteria will grow. Prevent eye infections by replacing your mascara every 3 months.
2. Colored Contact Lenses
Enhance the natural color of your eyes with contact lenses. Regardless of whether you wear eye glasses or not, colored contact lenses can brighten up your eyes. There are two types of colored contact lenses, enhancement tint and full color tint. Enhancement tint is translucent and will lift your existing eye color. A full color tint is a deeper opaque tint that can dramatically alter your eye color and look. Contact lenses should always be fitted by an optometrist.
3. Solutions for Light Colored Eyebrows and Eyelashes
Sick of drawing in your light colored eyebrows and eyelashes? Try tinting your eyebrows and eyelashes. Visit your local beautician for this quick semi-permanent tint, it should take about 15 minutes. Add definition to your features and simplify your daily makeup routine. You can skip the mascara and eyebrow pencil for a few weeks with a eyebrow and eyelash tint.
4. Late Night Eyes
Too many late nights can leave your eyes looking tired, puffy and blood shot red. Although you may not feel so fresh the next morning, you can look fresh by using refreshing eye drops to clear up redness and dedicated eye gel to cool and reduce puffiness around the eye. Store your eye gel in the fridge for future use to reduce puffiness. Drink plenty of water and avoid salty foods and alcohol, which may dehydrate your skin, especially around the eyes.
Alternatively, if you have a bit more time in the morning, try chilled cucumber slices place over your eyes. The natural astringents in cucumbers helps to bring down the puffiness from a late night out. Tea bags dipped in water and chilled in the fridge or freezer also works wonders for puffy tired eyes. The antioxidants from tea leaves helps to soothe and prevent permanent damage to the delicate skin around the eyes.
5. Remember Your Eyes in Your Beauty Routine
The skin around the eyes is the most delicate of skin on your body. Remember to avoid the skin around your eyes when using your facial cleanser. Warm water is all that is needed to clean the skin around your eyes. Use eye makeup remover to completely remove any makeup around the eyes, don’t use your normal cleanser or soap, as they may dry out the skin around the eyes, promoting early wrinkles and fine lines.
Invest in a good eye cream or eye gel. They are formulated especially for the delicate skin around the eyes and won’t irritate eyes. It’s never too early to use eye creams or gels! The earlier you start, the longer your wrinkle free days will be.
And remember, a good night’s sleep is one of the best beauty defenses against tired, puffy and red eyes. Get good rest, at least eight hours a night, for gorgeous, fresh, stunning eyes.
Keep your hair gorgeous throughout winter. With heaters often on indoors, hair can become dry, brittle and prone to split ends. Here are the Top 5 beauty tips for keeping your winter hair healthy and shiny.
1. Protect Your Hair From the Sun
Although the temperature is cooler, your hair, like your skin, can still be damaged by the sun’s harmful UV rays. Protect your hair from sun damage by wearing a hat while outside. This will also protect the delicate skin on your face from sun damage. Sun damage hair feels dry and brittle, and is often prone to breaks and split ends. If you don’t like wearing hats, invest in a good finishing spray with UV filters.
2. Shampoo School
Help keep your hair’s protective natural oils by not washing your hair too often. Your hair will adapt to a less frequent washing routine if you leave it as long as possible between washes. Try using a shampoo formulated for dry hair, they are often milder and won’t strip your hair of its natural oils.
Give your dry hair a little more attention by using a small amount of conditioner in your hair before you shampoo. This will help prevent the shampoo from washing out the natural oils your hair needs for health and shine
3. Give Your Hair A Treat
Nourish dry and brittle winter hair with a weekly deep conditioning treatment. Got a little extra time? Give your hair an ultra nourishing treatment by applying your favourite deep conditioning treatment and wrapping your hair in a shower cap and towel. Leave for 30 minutes then rinse completely. Your hair will thank you for it!
4. Banish Dull Hair
Dull hair is often the result of product build up. Product build up could be any styling products not properly removed by your usual shampoo or conditioners that are too rich or not properly rinsed out. Hair that is lacking in shine and lustre can be easily fixed by using a clarifying shampoo whenever needed. Take care not to use clarifying shampoos too often, it can cause your hair to become dry!
5. No More Split Ends
Dry, winter hair can be prone to split ends. Prevent and get rid of split ends by getting a regular trim every six to eight weeks. Not only will regular trims keep split ends at bay, but you’ll love the feeling of freshly cut hair throughout winter.
