How To Brighten Your Teeth Without Whitening- Wild Magnolia Artistry

I am sure that most of us would love to make our teeth look white and bright. I am going to tell you a few tips on how to do that without having to do any teeth whitening.

First, choose the right lipstick shade. Go for a bright red--it'll make your teeth look whiter in contrast--and avoid magenta hues with pinky-blue undertones. They can make pearly whites look a little yellowish.

Second, wet your teeth before smiling. You can do this by either licking them or taking a drink of water. This will give your teeth more sparkle.

Third, apply a little dab of lip gloss to the centerpart of your lower lip to make lips look plump and teeth look shiny!

Now you know 3 easy ways to brighten up your smile. Hopefully the results will put a smile on your face!

For more makeup tips please visit our website.

Thanks for reading!

Chelsea Price

Wild Magnolia Artistry

Yoga For Kids

A few weeks ago I was asked to teach yoga to a class of 4 year olds. Now, not only do I not have kids- but I am barely even around kids, so I thought how in the world am I going to do this? And how did I even get myself into this?

I teach a class once a week at Patrick Henry Elementary for a group of teachers after school. The teachers seem to really love the class- and so one of the teachers asked me one day if I would like to come in and teach her class a short yoga routine. I immediately agreed- even though I had no idea how I was going to alter my class to a much younger audience than I was used to.

After working with some great yoga flash cards called "Yoga Pretzels" I got my class in order, not sure if the children would respond to me at all.

The morning of the class I showed up with much anticipation, but confident that at least someone might want to do a pose called "Downward Facing Dog" - or maybe even a pose called "Cobra."

The kids immediately got into a circle and took off their socks and shoes. And, being as quiet as they could for a group of four year olds, they began following me through the motions. We practiced being mountains, cats, dogs, boats, and even rocks. A few times I asked the kids to let me hear what sound they thought that particular animal made. The kids were really good at this- and a few even came charging towards me on their hands and feet barking! Not to mention, I almost got "attacked" by a "shark."

At the end of the routine we all laid down and closed our eyes, imagining that we were in our "special place." We imaged what it looked like around us, maybe we were somewhere we had seen in a picture, or maybe just our room at home. We imaged who was there with us, and took time just to be quiet. Everyone did so great at this!

This was such a great experience and I cannot wait to go back and teach another class!

For more information please visit the Life Yoga website or become a fan on Facebook!

Thanks for reading!

Hillary Wright

Life Yoga, Owner

Different Tools for Different Hair Styles

The grass is always greener on the other side, right? Not always, especially when it comes to your hair and it's health. Sometimes when you are constantly putting heat and pressure on your hair to get it to 'perform' the strands get a little 'burnt out'. Working with what you naturally have is always easier.

But - if you are willing to put the time and energy into your hair, you might as well do it the correct and easiest way!

First - Blowdry the hair. But WAIT!!! Do you step outside when it's blazing hot and then sun is beating down on you without sunscreen? No, not if you listened to your mother and father and grandmother and everyone else. So don't 'sunburn' your hair either with your blowdryer. Put something on the strand to protect it from the heat.

Second - Use your blowdryer to remove 60-75% of the water.

Third - Section, section, section!!!! Invest in some hair clips, they make your life MUCH MUCH easier. I usually part in front of the ear on both sides and section that. I then pull the crown into one larger section. Then 2 more sections of the remainder of the hair in the back.

Fourth - Put the concentrator onto the end of your blowdryer (it should have come with this). Start with the bottom section in the back and just use a vent brush to detangle and get some of the wetness out. Then use a round brush to pull it straight and smooth the ends down. When this section is dry, work your way up the head. When you finally get to the crown, separate that into smaller sections and try to pull the brush straight up, to achieve more volume (If you have questions, just ask when I'm styling your hair and I'll elaborate more.)

Fifth - Move to the sides, start blowdrying the bottom section, and then work your way up.

If you need volume - use a round brush and extend it into the air. If you want flat hair, blowdry with a paddle brush and lay it smooth against the scalp.
Also, make sure you're only washing your hair once every other day or every two days. Dirty hair usually styles better than clean; the flyaways are smoothed down, plus it helps to not dry the ends out.

If you feel the need to flat iron your hair, try to only smooth down certain parts the first day to preserve your hair and its health. Make sure that you spray a thermal protectant before using any type of curling or flat iron on your hair to protect it as well.

If you have any other questions, feel free to e-mail me at christa.michelle.stylist@gmail.com.

Thanks for reading!

Christa Tyler

Song Selection: It Will Make or Break You

Picking the right song plays a huge role in how a wedding film turns out. Often times people immediately assume they need a traditional love song, but this is something we try to stay away from. We want our clients to select their own music, but we are always more than happy to offer suggestions.

We look for songs that express emotion through the feel of the music and not just the lyrics. For our more cinematic edits, we often pick movie soundtracks that have no words at all.

Remember too that we can edit songs, so if you love the sound of a particular song but, say, don't like the words in one verse, we can lower the vocals or cut out that verse alltogether. Here is a good example. We love the sound of this Jason Mraz song, but didn't feel the whole thing fit a wedding film. So, we used just the intro and chorus in a Wedding Trailer and it worked perfectly.

If It Kills Me - Jason Mraz

It hasn't always been easy to share our thoughts with brides because most sites that sell MP3s only allow you to hear a short clip of a song. But now there's a great resource that offers previews of full-length songs. It's www.lala.com.

Here are a couple of songs we're using in wedding films we're editing right now.

Time - Chantal Kreviazuk

Heavenly Day - Patty Griffin

One final tip is to consider the use of covers. Often times there is a classic song that fits the video and the couple perfectly, but it just feels outdated. We thought Centerfield would be perfect for our most recent Trash The Dress, but we wanted something a little more lively. We found a cover of the song, and it was perfect.

Shelby & Greg | Trash The Dress from Sarah Pendergraft on Vimeo.

Learn more about us at PenWeddings.com and PenWeddings.blogspot.com.

Eyelash Curlers

I think that eyelash curlers are something that women either love and use on a daily basis or they never use one. I am guilty of belonging to the second group. However, I recently went and bought one at Target and I was really impressed. I bought the ELF version which was $1 which is probably about as cheap as you will find one.

Should you even bother using one? I would say yes. Curling your eyelashes helps to open up your eyes and makes your lashes look longer and fuller. Anyone who follows my blog or has ever had their makeup done by me knows that I love lashes and this is the next best thing to applying false ones. Having said that I am going to give you some guidelines to using the eyelash curler in the most effective way.

First off, never use an eyelash curler with your mascara already on. It should only be used prior to mascara application. Mascara can cause your eyelashes to stick to the curler which could result in your lashes being pulled out.

Second, many people will tell you to warm up the curler before use. This is fine but make sure not too get it too warm which could cause you to burn your eyelids. This could also cause your eyelash curler to leave a crease in your eyelashes. If you are going to warm up your curler make sure to check the temperature before you use it.

Finally, do not use waterproof mascara if you are using an eyelash curler. Now when I say do not use it, I don't mean just when you use the curler. I mean don't use it at all! Waterproof mascara is very drying to eyelashes (I personally believe it should only be used on very rare occasions). When you mix dried out lashes and a rubber strip being pressed against them, you have a very dangerous combination. I was attending a makeup class one time and the instructor told us about a girl that he was using an eyelash curler on and everyone of her eyelashes fell out due to dry brittle lashes from using waterproof mascara. I do not think that any of us want to have to go without our eyelashes, so stay away from the waterproof mascara.

Eyelash curlers can be purchased at any drugstore or makeup counter. They range in price from $1 to $20. One particular curler that has a very big following is by Shu Uemura. You can find it at Sephora for around $18. Many women swear that this is the best one that you can buy. I am planning on buying one pretty soon so I will let you guys know what I think.

Life Yoga- How To Make the Best of What You've Got

OK, so you are all on board with the healthy, organic food train- your grocery list is made, your recipes are picked out, and then you realize you have a problem: you don't have a store that provides everything that you need (as in a Whole Foods or natural food store). What do you do at this point? This is a question that I get all of the time- especially from my mom who is limited to a few choice stores and is a dedicated gym member and healthy eater! I have been coaching her through this for a few months- so I thought I would share what I have been helping her with. And this may save you a few dollars in the meantime too!

Here are my top 10 tips for making the best of what you have:

1. Buy as many unprocessed foods as you can! Processed foods are more expensive than whole foods and if you stick to the main food categories (fruits, vegetables, dairy, and grains) you will save a lot of money and your grocery list will immediately start to eliminate all of the unhealthy items on its own.

2. Shop seasonally! Fruits and vegetables that are in season will be cheaper, fresher, and also better for your body. Plus if you eat in-season you will always be switching it up and never get stuck in a food rut! Here is a website that will help you with what is in season.http://frugalliving.about.com/od/foodsavings/tp/Cheapest_Produce.htm

3. Pick the most important fruits and vegetables to buy organic! Fruits and vegetables where you eat the skin are the most important thing you can buy organic. So if you have to make the choice choose these.According to The Environmental Working Group, this includes: peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, lettuce, imported grapes, pears, spinach, and potatoes.

4. Shake the hand that feeds you. AKA: Buy from a farmers market! This is not only the cheapest way to buy your groceries, but the most reliable way to know exactly what you are buying and eating. You will be closer to the producer of your food than ever before- which is a wonderful and empowering feeling. Most farmers market's end in the month of September but when they are accessible this is a MUST!

5. Join your local co-op. Many co-op's have programs where you sign up and each week you receive a different box of fruit and vegetables. You will receive what is in season and it will also force you to try different vegetables that you would have never bought before (once again helping you out of your food rut)! Many co-ops also offer locally produced meat! (Which means no hormones or additives AND no mistreatment of animals!)

which brings me to my next point...

6. Buy meat from a local meat market. Now- most people know that I do not eat meat- but I also realize that people do eat meat and there is a relatively humane way to eat meat- and it is from a local farmer. So find your local meat market to buy any of your meat products from now on. And cut out ALL meat from fast food chains. And from anywhere that the meat is provided by a factory farm. Period.

7. Buy frozen fruits and vegetables- not canned! If all of my other rules have failed you and you HAVE to have some blueberries (or whatever you crave) out of season (which is completely fine- I crave avocados and bananas all year round) you must buy frozen! There are so many less preservatives in frozen foods than canned- and a lot of times you can find them for the same price or even cheaper!

8. Tofu! I know that a lot of people are afraid of tofu- but don't be! It is SO delicious and SO good for your health. Tofu has more protein ounce for ounce than beef. I know that they sell tofu in every grocery store- and I have a ton of yummy tofu recipes that I will be posting soon.

9. Find a local farmer to buy eggs from. In every town there are farmers who's families depend on their crops- including their eggs. Support your local economy and find a farmer who is selling eggs from their own chickens. These chickens have been fed grain (not corn), gotten to live outside and take little dirt baths and live the life every chicken would dream of! They will taste fresher and be MUCH better for your health- and they are accessible wherever you are!

10. Grow your own! The best way to find out if something is fresh or in season is to grow it yourself! Starting a garden can be fun, educational, and delicious! This is a great activity for kids, and a way to get the whole family involved in the food that they eat. This way you have all of the vegetables that you want in your own backyard!

Hope these few tips help you to make the most out of every situation so that everyone can access the healthy, delicious foods that we all crave!

For more information about healthy lifestyles please visit our website or blog- OR become a fan on Facebook.

Hillary Wright

Life Yoga

580.304.6241

Fine Art Boudoir Photography - Rendezvous Sessions

At Fine Art Boudoir Photography, our On-Location Rendezvous Sessions are a full pampering experience! Our Rendezvous Sessions are held at a unique array of upscale boutique hotels and offer an unforgettable experience. All sessions include professional makeup services by Wild Magnolia Artistry and a unique gift bag valued at more than $50.

We are currently accepting reservations for our next On-Location Rendezvous, which will take place December 12th. This will be the last session in time for Valentine's Day, so don't delay! We look forward to seeing you there!

Want more information on our sessions? Stop by our website, blog, or Facebook page for lots of great information.

Sarah Adams
Owner - Fine Art Boudoir Photography
sarah@fineartboudoir.com

PenWeddings- Coming to a Theater Near You

One of our favorite things about doing wedding films is when a couple
decides to go beyond the basic day-of coverage. We have a lot of extras
that are so much fun, and today I'm going to focus on the trailer.

Whether in the theater, or on TV, we've all seen our fair share of movie
trailers. If I asked you what you think the goal of a trailer is, I'm
guessing most people would say, "to get me to go see the movie when it
comes out." Well, sort of. Yes, that is the end result that they hope
for. However, the goal of the trailer itself is to evoke an emotional
response, whether it makes you laugh or makes you cry. The same can be
said for wedding trailers. There you are, still riding the emotional high
from your wedding and honeymoon. What better way to top it off than with
a fabulous recap of your wedding day?

At PenWeddings we put hours upon hours upon hours of work into our wedding
films. The couples who comes to us know this, and it's precisely one of
the reasons they hire us. But if you don't want to wait two months to see
the footage from your wedding day, then a trailer is the answer. Produced
within two weeks of your wedding, the trailer is a mini-highlight reel
that we put on our blog for you to view and share with family and friends.

Whether you want something dramatic and cinematic, or fun and upbeat,
we're game!

See more of our work at www.penweddings.com and penweddings.blogspot.com.

PenWeddings

LLC's - What They Are and Why You Need One

A question that I received last week from a fellow businesswoman was “What is an LLC and do I need one?”

The short answer to this question is first, an emphatic “Yes!” The rest is a bit more technical. I will try to explain this as simply as possible (keeping in mind that I am not an attorney!)

Let’s think of it like this, you have been in business for yourself long enough that you know that your business is going to be something that will be around for long term. So now what? There are several steps to the LLC process, which I will discuss in later postings, but for now I will focus on what an LLC is and the benefits of becoming one.

First, LLC’s, or Limited Liability Companies, protect you personally; by having an LLC in place, you will protect your personal assets. How is this? When you form an LLC, all of your business dealings under the LLC are recognized as dealings by the Limited Liability Company, not as you, the individual.

Confused??? Here is an example:

Megan is a photographer and shoots an engagement session for a client. During the session, Megan has her client hang from the side of a building (which I sometimes do in my own photography!) and the client falls and breaks every bone in her body.

Second scenario: Megan shoots a wedding and her memory cards all catastrophically fail and all of the wedding images are lost (God forbid!)

Now let’s look at the consequences of Megan with an LLC and Megan without an LLC:

With an LLC, if Megan is sued by either of these clients, any damages awarded to the clients would come out of the LLC’s profits and holdings rather than Megan’s personal finances. Even better, let’s assume that as an LLC, Megan is a smart girl and has business insurance and the settlement is covered under her insurance policy. This way Megan’s personal finances are completely protected and she won’t have to worry about wiping out her kids’ college funds to pay a settlement!

Without an LLC, the clients would need to sue Megan personally and could potentially wipe out Megan’s life savings and would not only ruin her financially, but could ruin her entire business as well. As an individual you do not have the luxury of having business insurance because you are an individual, not technically a business owner.

There is so much more to this and there are many steps in the process of creating an LLC. In the future, I will blog about how the process works and show you that there really is no need to spend upwards of $600 on an attorney to put together your LLC, when you can easily put together an LLC for $200 or less.

Sarah Adams
Dandelion Network Founder

Christa Tyler- Communication Is Key

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Communication is a process of transferring information from one entity to another. Communication processes are sign-mediated interactions between at least two agents which share a repertoire of signs andsemiotic rules. Communication is commonly defined as "the imparting or interchange of thoughts, opinions, or information by speech, writing, or signs". Although there is such a thing as one-way communication, communication can be perceived better as a two-way process in which there is an exchange and progression of thoughts, feelings or ideas (energy) towards a mutually accepted goal or direction (information).

When I worked in Iowa, my boss had a sign on her station that said, "I'm a hair dresser, not a magician." It's very true. I'm also not a mind reader unfortunately, and I don't know anyone who is. I try to make everyone look their very best before leaving the salon, but sometimes what I see and picture is not the same that's in your mind.

I have to admit, though, the people that come in and say "Do what you think looks best" are probably my happiest guests overall. I take into consideration time spent on the hair, hair texture, upkeep, face shape, lifestyle, career, body shape, bone structure, and where the hair is currently at. You should take these things into consideration as well when looking for a new style and/or haircolor. Upkeep and styling time are 2 of the biggest things that people underestimate.

Short hair usually means a visit to the salon every 4-6 weeks. Medium hair is usually 6 weeks. Longer hair is 6-8.

All over color is anywhere from 3-7 weeks depending of growth rate of your hair. Foils are usually 6-8 weeks. And depending on the difference between your natural color and the haircolor chosen, the regrowth may be more/less noticeable.


So...if you want that picture that's in your head...bring along a photo to your next haircut to communicate more efficiently! Or if you'd rather just GO for it, then tell me!

~ Also, I'm doing a contest for this Holiday season. Send me your most memorable Holiday memory before December 5th and I will have a little extra "stocking stuffer" for you!

Send your pictures to: christa.michelle.stylist@gmail.com

Can't wait to see your pictures!

Christa Tyler

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Wild Magnolia Artistry- Spice Up Your Eyeliner

I know for me I seem to constantly go for a black or brown eyeliner as I am sure most women do. However, lately I have been mixing it up and using different colors of eyeshadow as a liner. All you have to do is use a eyeliner brush and get it wet. You can use any eyeshadow color that you want. Sometimes it will take a couple of applications to get the color as dark as you want it.

I personally have tried purple, navy blue, and green. Try to use a more neutral color as your base because too much color can look overdone. The possibilities are endless! This is a really fun way to spice up your makeup without having to do anything too dramatic. Plus it will save you money because you are using eyeshadow that you already have. Try it! I know you will love the results!

For more makeup tips please visit my website or become a fan on Facebook!

Thanks for reading!

Chelsea Price

Wild Magnolia Artistry

Thirty-One: Thermal Totes

Let me introduce you to one of our best selling products this year: Thermal Totes. I personally think they are amazing and use one every day.

Each tote is made with a thermal lining on the inside and wipe-able material on the outside. The thermal lining is great for keeping your drinks or snacks the perfect temperature during this winter weather.

Thermal Totes are available in two sizes. The regular Thermal Tote and a new Lunch Thermal Tote.

And, I have saved the best information for last: Each Thermal Tote is completely customizable! You are free to choose your favorite pattern and personalize each tote to fit your personality. You can also choose to customize one for a friend or even your son or daughter's favorite teacher for a great holiday gift!

For more information about Thermal Totes and other Thirty-One products please visit our website or become a fan on Facebook.

Thanks for reading!

Amanda Vines

Thirty-One Consultant

Tawnini- An Intro

Hi, my name is Tawni Herburger! I own a mobile clothing boutique called "TAWNINI". TAWNINI is a fun and flirty boutique that I have always had a dream to open someday which stems from my "Passion for Fashion"!

After being in the banking industry since I graduated from OSU, I have had a goal to one day be a small business owner and to open a clothing boutique. I started TAWNINI in August of 2008 and started with doing shows and markets in the Tulsa Area. A little over a year later I left Corporate America to tackle my passion head on, full time. My goal is to make women look and feel great in their clothes at a reasonable price!

For more information about Tawnini you can visit our Facebook Fan Page.

Thanks for reading!

Tawni Herburger

918-519-9126

Slumber Parties by Kristi- Pheromones

Most everyone has heard of pheromones but what are they? Are they real? Can you smell them? What do they do?

Pheromones are naturally occurring chemicals that send out signals to the opposite sex or the same sex that dramatically increases both desirability and sexual attractiveness in both men and women. They are odorless, airborne chemical signals that are released by an individual in the environment and are detected through the Vemeronasal Organ, VNO, in the nose. The VNO is a group of cells that are similar in appearance to nerve cells and are responsible for detecting human pheromones. The human pheromones then transmit a message of sexual attraction and appeal to the brain. You can’t smell them. You don’t even know you are receiving them or emitting them. Maybe this is what causes “Love at first sight!”

Pheromones are very powerful. Researchers have found that female ovulation can be regulated through the use of pheromones. Ever wonder why your period regulates itself with other women? It’s your body reacting to the pheromones that are being emitted! Researchers conducted an informal experiment using identical twins. Both twins sat at a bar for an evening, and one of them was sprayed with synthetic pheromones. The twin who got the pheromone boost was approached THREE TIMES more often than the twin who didn’t!

The urge to have sex is a strong natural instinct and pheromones are what drives those sexual instincts. Some experts believe that pheromones drive our social interaction as well. Pheromones help people feel comfortable around you and want to be in your presence. It gives you that warm fuzzy feeling. It’s possible that pheromones are effective in decreasing symptoms of anxiety, premenstrual syndrome in women and prostate enlargement in men.

Slumber Parties by Kristi offers different products that contain synthetic pheromones: Between The Sheets is a spray talc that comes in Spring Rain, my favorite, and Pear Blossom scents. Spray it on your sheets and it will make them feel soft and silky. Might help you get a little romance, might help you sleep better, but it does make your sheets very soft and fresh. Use it on your body as a light powder. Spray it in your shoes to deodorize them. It’s like Sexual Febreeze!

Slumber Bubbles is made with California Champagne and has vitamin E and B as well as pheromones. It is lightly scented and is safe for hot tub and whirlpool tub jets. It is an excellent body wash as well as wonderful for a relaxing bubble bath.

My favorite product for all you diva’s out there is Diva Dust. It is a lickable, mildly scented and flavored powder that glitters and shines! Use a brush to control the amount you put on and it can be very subtle or WOW! Great for drawing attention to your décolleté!

And finally, Basic Instinct. #1 seller containing pheromones. It comes in a small roll on bottle so you can put it in your purse or clutch and take it with you everywhere! Basic Instinct is unique because it reacts with your body chemistry and hormone levels. It will change scent from day to day and hour to hour. Lasts about four hours on the body but it is oh so wonderful! Wear it to get better tips, for a job interview, or even to attract the opposite sex! Men can use it too!

Pheromones are fun to use and wear. Give it a try and maybe you will meet that special someone! For more information about Slumber Parties by Kristi please visit our website or become a fan on Facebook.

Thanks for reading!

-Kristi

Dazzling Divas Boutique- Help Your Kids To Be Tu-Tu Cute This Fall

Dazzling Divas Boutique not only carries a variety of womens fashion jewelry and accessories, we also have unique and trendy handmade children's items. Since it's football season, this month I am featuring our OSU tu-tu's.

These can be worn by babies and young girls at football games, parties or any event. Every little girl loves a tu-tu and loves to dress up. They are also very cute for pictures of your little one! We can make them in any team colors that you like.

For more information visit out website or become a fan on Facebook.

Thanks for reading!

Dazzling Divas Boutique