Valentine’s Day Hairstyle!

Hey lovelies, how are you all doing? Today I have a really beautiful Valentine’s Day Hairstyle video for you guys. This  is just the perfect hairstyle for Valentine’s Day. It is very romantic, cute and feminine. Have a look yourself:

Hope you guys enjoyed the video. Let me know in the comments below which posts you’d like to see in the future and don’t forget to follow my blog! Love you all.

Happy Valentine’s Day Beauties!

xoxo,

Humaira

My New Year’s Resolutions!

Happy 2013 beauties! I hope you all had fabulous and safe New Year’s Eve celebrations last night! It’s kind of a tradition to spend New Year’s Day thinking about the goals and challenges you’re going to set out to accomplish this upcoming year. This day marks a major time for reflection and motivation, and it’s exciting to reevaluate yourself to see what you will improve on! That said, here’s my mini list for 2013:

1. Follow through and finish what I start
2. Get on a better sleeping schedule.
3. Be active 3 times a week – running, exercising..etc.
4. Blog at least once a week!

What are your resolutions for 2013? How are you going to make sure you stick to them?

Happy 2013!

xoxo
Humaira

Happy Holidays!

Hi beauties! It’s been a while since I didn’t post anything, sorry I have been a bit busy. I hope you guys are all doing well and enjoying the holidays with your family & friends. I just wanted to take a quick second today to wish you all happy holidays! I hope that your day is filled with joy and cheer.

Happy Holidays! And, Let me know in the comments below what your plans are for new years eve?

xoxo
Humaira

3 Dazzling Party Outfit

By Elle&Blair

I don’t know about you guys, but I am super excited about upcoming holiday celebrations this month. I love dressing up in chic winter party outfits and celebrating the holiday spirit with good friends and a glass (or two!) of champagne. I must have been having too much fun dreaming up outfits to wear to holiday parties because I put together three different looks to share with you. So whether your style is sassy, sweet or classy, one of the adorable outfits below is sure to ring your bell…

Sassy Siren

A long sleeve red dress with neutral sparkly accessories will have you looking like the belle of the ball. Here’s where to shop:

Red Knit Dress, $50
Crystal Flower Necklace, $42
Sparkly Platform Pumps, $32
Rectangle Sparkly Clutch, $48

Stylin’ Sweetheart

Nothing says “celebrate” quite like pearls, polka dots, and a pretty lace sweetheart dress. Here’s where to shop:

Beige Lace Dress, $36.99
Polka Dot Tights, $23
JustFab Fowler Collection “Kent” Clutch, $49
Mixed Pearl Ribbon Bracelet, $15
Black Peep Toe Platform Pumps, $48

Classy Chick

What is classy, girly, and glam all over? This outfit, of course! Here’s where to shop:

Green Lace Dress, $48
Black Satin Bow Clutch, $16
Art Deco Stud Earrings, $44.99
Lace Tights, $25
Burgundy Velvet Heels, $48

Which outfit looks most like you: sassy, sweet, or classy? What looks do you have planned for upcoming holiday parties?

Leave links to your holiday party OOTDs in the comments below so I can check them out!

xoxo
Humaira

Cute Winter Date Ideas

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, I am in full-force Christmas mode and I couldn’t be more excited for the upcoming holiday! All this Christmas cheer in the air recently got me thinking about fun activities to do during the snowy winter months with a special someone—whether that be your boyfriend, your crush, or even your best girlfriend. With this in mind, I put together a list of some of the cutest winter date ideas that are sure to keep a smile on your face during these chilly months to come…

Go Ice Skating

All it takes is a quick Google search to find out where your closest ice skating rink is located. This isn’t just a snowy-day activity either—you can go indoor ice skating if you live somewhere with warmer weather! But the best part about this date? You’ll have someone there to catch you if you fall

Build a Snowman

I can’t name too many winter activities that are more fun than building a snowman! Making one with a special someone—or even your best friend—is a guaranteed good time.

Snowman making also reminds of snow fights, a snowman building is not complete until you have a snowball fight with that special someone

Go Downhill Sledding

This date is perfect for the thrill-seeking couple, and can easily turn it into a double date! I suggest having a race to see which pair can get down the mountain fastest

Make Snow Angels

This is one of those activities that never gets old, no matter how old you are! Making snow angels is sure to leave you and your date a little chilly, so follow it up with my next idea…

Bake Cookies and Sip Cocoa

I think it would be so adorable to have a “cookies and cocoa date,” but this indoor activity is one that you can do with girlfriends or even by yourself when you need some “me” time. You can find a Christmas cookie recipe or make it easy on yourself and just buy a package of slice ‘n’ bake. Make it extra cozy by getting a warm fire going in the fireplace.

Even if you are not paired up, these dates are great ways to spend time with friends and family over the holidays, so give them a try!

Would you try any of these winter date ideas? What cold weather date ideas do you have up your sleeve?

Leave your suggestions in the comments below so other HumairaBeauty’s followers can check them out too!

xoxo
Humaira

Prints Charming

Hi beauties! Mixing prints has become a pretty huge trend lately and I haven’t tried it yet, but I love what I’m seeing and just might have to test it out! After doing some research and perusing images of my style icons, I think I’ve figured out a few tricks for perfecting this print-packed look…

• Floral on Floral. It may seem strange, but pairing two distinctly different floral patterns actually works really well because it gives an overall sense of unity.
  
• Big and Small. Mixing big and small printsis a really great way to make sure your prints don’t appear to be clashing. The bolder, large print will offset the smaller print and make it seem nearly neutral!
  
• Neutrals and Brights. A lot of the prints I’ve seen are very bright and that won’t work for everyone. A great idea for those of you who aren’t big on bold colors is to pair one loudly printed piece with a neutral-hued pattern. The lookbecomes a little softer and a tad sophisticated, if I do say so myself!
  
• When in doubt, choose leopard. As show stopping as leopard printis, it can be worn with just about ANY other print: floral, polka dots, stripes and even tie-dye.
  
• Monochromatic Mix. Pairing different prints in the same shadeeliminates the possibility of clashing or being too over-the-top. I think it’s a great trick for those of us who are a little on the fence!
  

So lovelies, what do you think…Will you try mixing prints? Do you have any tips or tricks?

Leave your thoughts and comments below and I’ll check them out!

xoxo
Humaira

5 Reasons to Love Lemon Water

Hey beauties! I love being inspired to write posts about healthy new discoveries. Today’s post is about something that I find very interesting, and I’m sure you will too! I’m going to tell you a bit about why you should be drinking lemon water every morning and how your body and mind will benefit from doing so.

Here are five reasons why you should start your morning with a refreshing glass of lemon water:

1. It detoxes your body. According to Natural News, citric acid (found in lemons, oranges and limes) does a great job at cleaning out your system and detoxifying your body. Drink up to get those toxins out!

2. It works wonders for your skin. Since lemons have a ton of vitamin C—a vitamin that rejuvenates your skin—drinking lemon water will help to give you a clear complexion. And, according to Cajunlicious, not only will it freshen up your face, it will also freshen your breath!

3. It helps with digestion. Lemon juice helps your body to flush out bacteria that hinders digestion. It will also help your body to do a better job at flushing out toxins.

4. It wakes you up. According to Livestrong, lemon water is a natural energy drink. Not only is it way healthier than coffee or chemical-filled energy drinks like Red Bull, but drinking it regularly is also said to give you more energy than these caffeinated beverages.

5. It keeps you slim. Making lemon water a part of your daily routine will help keep your body looking like a lean machine in several different ways: Lemons have fiber, which helps to stave off hunger cravings, and drinking a glass of lemon water will help you stay full longer throughout the day. In addition, MindBodyGreen reports that it boosts your metabolism. What’s not to love!?

A glass of water with a twist of lemon is such a rejuvenating way to start your entire day. The strong citrus taste may take a bit of getting used to, but drinking this elixir is definitely worth it. Just taking one look at the many health benefits above makes me want to gulp down a glass right now…

Will you try drinking lemon water each morning? Do you have any health tips you would like me to share in a post?

Leave your comments, questions and blog requests below and I’ll be sure to check them out

xoxo
Humaira

How Are You Spending Black Friday?

Hi beauties! I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving As many of you know, today is Black Friday, and there are some crazy sales happening in stores everywhere today. Some of you might be out of town, and some of you might be spending the day relaxing with your family (like me!) but I’m curious to see how many of you are braving the Black Friday sales today. Tell me what you’re up to today by commenting below and letting me know!

Have you ever shopped on Black Friday? What’s your favorite day-after-Thanksgiving tradition?

xoxo
Humaira

Homemade Chai Tea Latte

By Elle&Blair

Happy November everyone!! Now that I have officially begun this fun fall month, I am getting so excited about bundling up, cooking delicious fall food, and sipping on yummy, warm fall drinks. I was craving a delicious fall drink when one of my friends told me about this recipe for making chai tea lattes at home, and I just had to share it with you! The instructions seem pretty simple, so take a look and try to give it a go…

Ingredients:

• 2 black teabags
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 8 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick, snapped in half
• 1 slice of dried ginger
• 5 whole cloves
• 4 whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon of honey

How to:

1. Combine all of the above ingredients except for the honey in a pot
2. Pour two cups of water into the pot and bring it all to a boil
3. After it boils, lower the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes
4. Then, turn off the head, remove the teabags and squeeze out any extra liquid from them
5. Let the spices mix together for another 15 minutes
6. Then strain your mixture, removing all the spices
7. Stir in the honey
8. And cool completely!

And voila…you’ve got your very own homemade chai tea latte! One of the best parts about it is that you can make as much as you want and have it in your very own kitchen without having to spend money at a coffee shop. You can make your own variations of this drink—add more cinnamon, less ginger—depending on how you like your chai lattes to taste. Once you’ve made your first batch, you can go from there!

Do you like chai tea lattes? What’s your favorite toasty drink to sip on in the fall?

How to Erase Acne Scars

 By Elle&Blair

Hey everyone! A while ago, I was brainstorming some ideas for posts and I became instantly inspired to write a blog post about acne scars because acne was something I had to deal with growing up (and still deal with sometimes!). You can’t promise that you will ever really get rid of acne scars—some of them will never really go away—but you can sure try to fade them so they’re not so noticeable. Whether you currently have a couple pimples popping up on your face or you’re trying to figure out how to erase the marks from a bad breakout, I have a couple important tips that I’ve learned from personal experience. Going in order from mild to extreme, here are my 3 tips for erasing acne scars:

• Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! Exfoliating your skin regularly is really good habit to get into because it will help slough off dead skin cells. This will work to prevent future pimples by letting your pores breathe and helping them not to get clogged, but it will also help scarring. Gently exfoliating your face with a salicylic or glycolic face wash will work to remove that top layer of skin that has discoloration from acne. Be gentle though–If you have really painful blemishes that look like they don’t want to be irritated, then listen to your skin and just leave them alone.
• Use a whitening mask. I honestly think using a whitening mask makes acne scars basically disappear! My favorite mask is one by Mario Badescu because it really works to brighten and even out my complexion. What it really does is just make your skin all one tone so there’s no discoloration. Using a whitening mask will help brighten brown or red acne scars so that they are the same color as the rest of your skin. I highly recommend this whitening mask by Mario Badescu…I honestly love it!
• Splurge on a facial. If your acne days are very far behind you and your skin is super clear but you have some leftover scars that really bother you, it might be time to resort to a facial. I think facials are special treats, and it’s important to treat your skin every once  in a while because it deserves lots of love! I think the best facial for erasing the appearance of acne scars is a microdermabrasion treatment. This facial just feels like someone is gently blowing little bits of very fine sand all over your skin, and I actually think it’s pretty relaxing. Not only does it remove that top layer of damaged, scarred skin, but it also stimulates the growth of new, healthy skin cells. Splurge on a microdermabrasion facial for an extra dose of radiance.

Also, if you’re not looking to do a special treatment and you simply want to cover up acne scars,  you can use concealer and foundation to even out your skin tone.

Will you use any of these tips for erasing acne scars? Do you have any tricks of your own?

Leave your tips and tricks in the comments below!