5 Best Free Apps to Edit your Photos!

We are in the century of technology and social networks and most of the people nowadays love using applications such as Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Pinterest and many more. These applications are now not just a way of conecting with people, but even a way of advertising your work through photos. Furthermore, you can even become an influencer and  gain money from these apps.
Instagram became hugely famous only because of photos and everyone likes posting their own photos and getting likes and comments from the audience. It is wonderful when you have the best shot, but sometimes you need even good apps to edit your photos.  A social media aesthetic is the overall look of your social media account. 

This is why I will show you today the 5 Best Free Apps to edit your pictures in order to shine on Instagram! I am sure you will attract so many followers who will love your pictures and editing skills.

1-VSCO

You can download this app for free on your iPhone or android smartphone. It is a photo and video editing app which has many filters that you can use for free.The main purpose why I use this app, is because of its variety of filters offer.  My favorite one is a4 and c8. My Instagram photos look so much more professional with these two filters. Also, another feature of  VSCO, is that you can even create an account there and upload your photos and videos to share them with the other VSCO users. There are more filters on it but you should unlock them because they are only sold. I would day they are more if you use software programs, but for your Instagram account and just personal use, I would definitely recommend you a4 and c8 filters.

2- YouCam Perfect

Who doesn't like to take a selfie ? Certainly, it is good to be original and not use too much Photoshop on your face, but why not remove that pimple on your face or your dark circles under eyes? This is for what "YouCam Perfect" comes in help. This app is a photo editing application used to edit, enhance, and retouch photos on a user's iOS or Android. It is often used for selfie and portrait editing. I love this app because it is very easy and intuitive. You can make some few edits on your face such as smoothing and acne removing. Nevertheless, I would recommend you to stay original and natural in your photos and not make major changes on your face.

3- Snapseed

Snapseed is an app owned now from Google and is used is only photo-editing application. You can download it from your Android and IOS smartphones, and it enables you to enhance photos and apply special amazing filters. It offers a variety of not only filters, but even different tools. I would say that this app offers you the opportunity to have control over its effects and filters and is quite advanced. I use this app mostly for my landscape photos and the best tool for me is HDR Scape. Give it a try and you will fall in love with it.

4- Brillar

Bring sparkles and glitters on your pictures and videos by using Brillar app. This app is only to add the glitter effect on your photos and videos. The objects on photo that are brighter and reflective will shine like a star and will create an amazing effect on your photos, but especially on your videos. 

5- Lomograph 

Lomograph is the most recent app that I have downloaded on my phone. This application can be downloaded for free and includes several free filters with the ability to turn the regular photos into creative analog film pictures. You can experiment with the filters by changing them only by simply clicking on the photo. I use this app for the dust effect on my photos and I love the result.

Eliminate Wrinkles Naturally with this Simple Exercise!

The skin aging brings wrinkles on our face, and this can be alarming for some people. Even if sayings are they wrinkles are signs of happy people, you still would wish to never have them. Wrinkles might lower your self confidence.

Why Wrinkles appear ?

Wrinkles are those fine lines on our  face and body. With the age, unfortunately skin loses some of its elasticity. Aging factor is the main cause of wrinkles under eyes. However, nowadays, a lot of young people suffer from wrinkles. That's because genetics plays a huge role in early wrinkles, especially on face. Also, long exposure to the sunlight  is another factor causing wrinkles to appear. It is well known that even smoking causes wrinkles, due to its absorption feature. Smoking absorbs nutrients from the skin, and this might cause it to get dry and those fine unnecessary lines. Also, the frequent smiling and squinting that cause movements in facial expressions might result in wrinkles under eyes. Another reason is our regime. A poor diet and also lack of sleep can make wrinkles appear because in this way, skin lacks essential nutrients. Also, using the improper facial skin creams and foundation can cause wrinkles, because of the accumulation of dirt. This is why it is always recommended to clean properly your skin and remove makeup before falling asleep.

There are out there many expensive creams to fight wrinkles, but I would recommend you to save your money and just try this simple natural exercise by yourself.

Doing this eye exercise twice a day helps to prevent wrinkles:

• 1st Step: To prevent wrinkles, close your eyes and then open them after 1 minute and let them circle slowly in a clockwise direction. Stop and relax for a moment.

• 2nd Step: With your eyes open, use your fingertips to pull your lower eyelids down slightly. Lift your eyelids against the resistance and close your eyes. Relax for 1 minute with closed eyes.

• 3d Step: Now pull your eyebrows up firmly. Slowly close your eyes against this resistance. Again rest for a full minute with eyes closed. Repeat this twice per day.

Tip: Make sure that your eyes are clean and makeup-free before doing this exercise. You can also use the castor oil during the exercise.

How to Travel in Style!

Who doesn't love traveling and exploring new places ? While picking the next place you will travel, I am sure that all you ladies are already thinking even for the outfits you will going to wear during the trip. Packing for vacation can be fun for some, but a very stressful task for some others. Traveling is all about being comfortable but also feeling stylish and gorgeous enough to take those Instagram pictures. This is why I recommend to always plan in advance your wardrobe pick during your trip.

Outfit

If you will have long hours of flight or jet lag then, I definitely recommend you wearing in the airport comfortable and warm clothes. My main suggestion would be a hoodie combining it with a pair of comfortable jeans or pants. Also, the tracksuit would be a perfect choice too. You will feel cozy enough to handle those long hours on plane. An over sized sweater with leggings or pants would be a great option too. During winter, you can wear a nice coat to keep you warm. And, during all other seasons, I would recommend to bring with you always a light jacket. No matter how hot can be in the place you are traveling, in airport and on plane might be cold. Especially when you are traveling long hours, such as traveling to another continent, jacket is a must. Also, another alternative would be to bring with you a nice, big scarf to spread over your shoulders if you get cold on plane.

Shoes

In airport, I would suggest you wearing shoes that are easy to get on and off. During security, they might make you remove your shoes, so it is good to wear a pair of sneakers or boots that you can remove easily. My favorite choice during winter, is UGG shoes. They are so comfy and also easy to wear. They keep my feet always warm and I tend to wear them during the whole winter, especially while traveling to cold places. During spring and summer, I like wearing a pair of comfortable loafers or sliders. Certainly, I would not recommend to wear high heels on airport. Flat shoes are the only good option to travel, especially when you need to find your gate in hurry.

Accessories

Something that I would avoid wearing while traveling would be jewelries. They have to be removed during security, so it is better to avoid this extra hassle to yourself. My favorite accessories while traveling, no matter the season, are sunglasses. I make sure to always have my sunglasses with me, so like this I can feel even more comfortable and confident when I am not in the mood to wear makeup, especially during those flights in early morning. Also, my suggestion would be to wear always a backpack or a handbag where you can keep your traveling documents, wallet and basic stuff you need to travel. In this way, you wont need to zip and unzip your luggage every time. Also, a cap or a hat would sparkle your outfit.

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Prevent Pimples by following these Simple Tips!

Face is the first thing that many people notice in the other person. This is why it becomes crucial for us to have it always clean and fresh. But, unfortunately it might be affected often by skin problems, such as pimples. Pimples are those red bumps on the surface of the face and surely can make you feel down. It occurs as a result of plugging of the hair follicles of the skin with oil, dirt and dead skin cells. Pimples are part of acne, and it often occurs during puberty and especially teenagers suffer most from them. That's happens because of hormonal change which can cause the sebaceous glands, located at the base of hair follicles, to become overactive. For women, pimples become more visible during menstruation. However, according to statistics, pimples affect around 3% of men and 12% of women after the age of 25 years. 
Despite hormonal changes, there are other factors causing pimples on the skin such as genetics, poor diet, stress. 

No one likes pimples, even if I have to emphasize that they don't affect your health but it certainly might affect your self esteem and confidence regarding your appearance. This is why I will recommend you these simple tips to follow everyday in order to prevent having pimples.

• Refresh your skin daily using mild cleansers.

• Thoroughly remove makeup every night before falling asleep.

• Avoid any makeup products or cosmetics that contain oil.

• Limit your skin's exposure to the sun, and use always sunscreen when you are out in it.

• Monitor your diet and follow a healthy regime. There is still not found an exact food that can cause pimples because it can be different for different people. But, by monitoring what you consume, you can determine whether alcohol, nicotine, black tea, coffee or fatty foods fuel your breakouts. You can also share your food diary with your dermatologist to take a professional advice, but it is recommended to wait 12 weeks after cutting out a particular food because it can take time to see the impact.

Also, I would recommend you to do this facial steam bath every week and it will help you soothe the blemished skin and keep your face fresh and clean.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons fresh peppermint
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons fresh or dried chamomile
• 3 liters water

Use:

Place all the herbs in a large clean bowl and pour boiling water over them. Let steep briefly. Cover your head with a towel and carefully hold it over the bowl for around 10-15 minutes to let the steam open up your pores.  

This weekly deep cleansing of the pores will definitely help you have a fresh face and look. But, be careful with the facial steam baths- Too much heat could scald your skin.

Use this Fruit as Natural Cleanser and your Face will Always be Fresh!

Keeping your face always fresh is essential to help you look better, feel better and stay youthful. Looking natural and flawless starts with taking care of your skin. Everyone dreams for that flawless, blemish and acne-free skin. Excited, happy or stressed, it’s your face that gives you away. This is why, it is important to keep it always fresh and glowing. Beautiful skin won't be achieved without a good care regime. The first step is using a nourishing facial cleanser. Natural ingredients have been used for years to promote a youthful appearance.

I have always used this papaya mask, which has helped me a lot to have my face skin always glowing and clean.

Papaya Mask:

1. Peel a papaya, remove the seeds and purée the fruit

2. Stir 2 to 3 tablespoons plain yogurt into the puréed fruit.

3. Apply the mixture to a compress, place it on your face and leave it for 30 minutes.

4. After, rinse off the blemish-fighting papaya mask with warm water. 

This homemade face mask will cleanse your skin and leave it toned.


The right way to apply this mask and all masks is:

1. Apply the facial mask only to freshly cleaned skin, leaving space around eyes and mouth.

2. Usually, it is recommended to leave the mask on for 15-30 minutes. During that time, relax.

3. After, carefully wash off the mask with warm water and then apply a moisturizing cream or skin oil, depending on your skin type.




Try this papaya mask, and feel free to share your results in the comments section below.

Remove Dark Circles Under Your Eyes Naturally!

The skin around the eyes is delicate and requires special care.Your face is the first thing people notice. Unfortunately, life shows up on your face. When you are tired, overexposed to sunlight, dehydrated and show signs of stress, it will be noticeable to others surrounding you. Especially eyes, are the first part of the face to show signs of aging, so it is essential to be sure it is kept properly hydrated. Dark circles can be very frustrating for many people. There are many factors causing dark circles under eyes such as:

• Genetics and Heredity

• Aging

• Lack of sleep & Over sleeping

• Allergies 

• Dehydration

• Long exposure to sun

• Anemia from iron deficiency

Whether the cause is lack of sleep, allergies or just aging, no one looks their best with dark circles under eyes. These appear when blood vessels show through the delicate skin under the eyes. Everyone wants to get rid of them, and no one wants to go an event looking tired. This is why I recommend you to try these quick masks to prepare at home:

• Egg white & Yogurt

Mix 1 tablespoon egg white with 3 tablespoons plain yogurt to make a refreshing eye mask. Dab it on the circles under your eyes and let the mask dry for few minutes. After rinse it with warm water.

• Lime flowers

Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon each dried eyebright and lime flowers. Steep for around 5 minutes and strain. Moisten two cotton balls with the cooled liquid and place on closed eyes for around 5-10 minutes.

• Cucumber slices

The easiest and quickest way to eliminate dark circles under your eyes is to place fresh, cold cucumber slices on the eyelids. It will certainly soothe your eyes and you will see quick results.

• Mint leaves

Chop and crush a sprig of mint leaves. Apply the mashed leaves to dark area under your eyes and leave it for 20 minutes. Then rinse it and wash it with warm water.

Give it a try and you will see quick results on your under eyes. Feel free to share your suggestions on the comments section below.

Get Rid of Cellulite with these Home Remedies!

Cellulite...This word is the worst nightmare of many women. But if you have cellulite, you are definitely not alone!
Cellulite means those unattractive dimples on the hips, thighs and buttocks which have plagues women for centuries now. It appears when a collection of fat pushes against the connective tissue beneath a person's skin and causes the surface of the skin to dimple and look lumpy.
Several factors influence whether a person has cellulite and how much they have. These factors include your genes, gender, the amount of fat on your body, your age and the thickness of your skin. These all are related with the amount of cellulite your have and how visible it is. Women are particularly prone to cellulite because their connective tissue is softer than men's. When the cells in the fat stores are greater than the ones your body uses up, you start seeing cellulite popping up. There is a wrong impression that cellulite is associated to obesity, but no. As a matter of fact, it affects both overweight and skinny people. 

Below, I am showing you home remedies that will help you reduce the amount of cellulite on your body. These methods include a number of effective substances including potatoes, sea salt and massage oils. These are the best to use to combat cellulite.

• Pour 1 cup wheat germ oil over a handful of fresh ivy leaves and let steep for 2 weeks in a sealed container kept in a warm location. Strain the liquid and mix in 2 drops of rosemary oil. This will be an effective massage oil and I recommend to rub into your cellulite daily using circular motions.

• Boil 3 tablespoons ivy leaves in 2 liters water for 2 minutes and then strain. After leave it the liquid to get cool for few minutes. Moisten the cotton cloths with this cooled liquid and apply it to the affected areas once a day for around 20 minutes. This mixture will help you tighten the subcutaneous tissue.

• Mix other oils such cinnamon, lavender, chamomile or rosemary with a base oil ( almond oil ) to create a massage oil for cellulite patches. You can use it daily.

• Potatoes posses remarkable healing powers, including the ability to tighten connective tissue. This is why, I strongly recommend to peel a potato, slice it thinly and lay the raw slices on the skin areas affected by cellulite. After, cover with a cotton cloth and let the potato work for around 15-20 minutes.

• Massaging sea salt into moist skin can also be very effective. Do it daily after taking a shower and then rinse the salt off with warm water.

These home remedies have shown to be very effective, but is also essential to make sure you eat a low-fat diet and exercise regularly. I recommend to drink plenty of fluids to flush out of waste and provide the skin with moisture from the inside. Also, eat a low-fat, high fiber diet containing plenty of fresh fruits and green vegetables.

Say Bye to Dry Lips with Only these 2 Ingredients!

During cold days, your lips might get dry and cracked. This happens because the skin on the lips is much thinner and delicate than in other parts of our body. Having chapped lips can become a very uncomfortable issue, especially during winter. The causes can be many such as; long exposure to sun, humidity level and cold temperatures, the habit of licking your lips, certain medications and few types of lipstick and lip balms that contain allergen.

A traditional way to heal dry lips, especially during winter is by using honey. Honey has healing and moisturizing properties that will keep your lips from being dried out.
I will show you some simple ways how you can use this ingredient to keep your lips always soft and moisturized.

1. Mix honey with 2 tbs brown sugar to make an excellent lip scrub.
2. Dab a small amount of honey on your irritated lips. Leave it on for around 20 minutes and then rinse it off with water.
3. Mix vaseline with a little honey and apply it all over your lips to keep it soft and smooth.

Another ingredient that will help you say bye to dry lips is sweet almond oil. During winter, I recommend to apply sweet almond oil on your lips. It will keep your lips always moisturized. Massaging your lips with almond oil gives you naturally soft and smooth lips.

1. Use sugar and sweet almond oil to make a lip scrub. Gently scrub your lips with the mixer in circular motion to get rid of dry lips.
2. Apply a thin layer of sweet almond oil on your lips every night before going to sleep, and you will wake up to soft and smooth lips.

Makeup Tips to Look Extra during Fall!

When the season changes from summer to fall, it comes the need even to change our wardrobe. It's almost the time of going back to school and starting work from summer holidays. Fall brings low temperatures, cold and windy weather. The temperature may differ enormously starting with one day then onto the next with warm, sunny days and cool, dryer evenings. This is why, it is important to take care of your skin to get refreshed and make sure to glow during fall season. The skincare needs to be adjusted to the weather and you have to follow a different makeup routine to enhance your natural beauty and look always lovely. 

Check out these makeup tips to welcome autumn in the most charming way:

1- Never skip moisturizer

During fall, there is a higher chance for the skin to get dry. Face skin is more exposed to weather changes, so it is highly recommended to use a rich and nourishing moisturizer to avoid having dry face. It will help you keep your skin as soft as a baby's. Don't forget to use only that moisturizer that is made for your skin type to avoid bad reactions and possible breakouts.

2- Change the shade of your foundation

Summer is the season of beach, sea and tan. But, during fall it is hard to maintain the same tan skin. This is why, you need to change the shade of your foundation. Differently from summer season, you have to replace your dark shade of foundation with a lighter one. I would recommend to choose a color that better matches the color of your neck than of your face. Medium to light coverage foundations are the best choices during fall. In this way, you can cover some spots on your face that were damaged from sun exposure during summer season. However, if you don't want to get rid of your summer foundation yet, try mixing it with a much lighter shade of another foundation and you will get the perfect shade of foundation for your face skin.

3- Groom your brows

Cold days and the windy weather can cause your hair brows to get dry and irritated. This is why, during fall, you need to define your eyebrows more often. Mastering the art of thick, fluffy eyebrows can be hard but not impossible. You don't need to get them done at a salon, but you can take care of them every morning at home. Just try tweezing your eyebrows, but avoid over plucking.  Also, it is recommended to use a brow product that is a shade or two lighter than your actual hair color.

4- Keep your makeup Simple & Light

I am a fanatic of simple makeup, no matter the season. But especially during the warm days of fall season, I would recommend you to keep it light. Whether you are going to school or work, I would suggest to pay attention mostly to your eyelashes. Your eyes need to look wide awake and fresh, no matter if you had to wake up at 7am. This is why, mascara is the perfect makeup product to use during fall. Use a coat or two of mascara on both the top and bottom lashes. To look fresher, I would recommend to also line your lower waterline and the inner corner of your eyes with white eye liner. I always apply this trick and it makes my eyes look bigger. Try this hack, and you will love the results.

5- Replace the bronze blush with a lighter one

During summer, everyone wants to look super tan, and to match your body skin you use a bronze blush. But, during fall replace that with a lighter one. Brighten up your look by wearing a light blush on your cheeks. Pink, coral, peach and sheer red are my suggestions for blush color during this season. Try avoiding any loud colors, so keep it light and neutral.

Hope you can find this article useful. Feel free to suggest your ideas & tips on the comments section below.

TOP 5 Best Highlighters to Glow miles away!

This is definitely the year of Highlighter! Whether your are a makeup lover or not, highlighter has recently become one of the best face cosmetics. That's because it creates the illusion of brightness, hence that lit within look. There is a wrong impression that you have to be a master in contouring in order to use highlighter. But no, you can use highlighter even with no makeup or with a very simple one, just to illuminate specific features of your face. Highlighter has the power to make you look younger and fresher, but there is a thin line between looking as sweating and glowing. In order to glow, you have to highlight only specific features of your face such as cheekbones, nose and upper lip. Also you have to choose even the right highlighter for you which should be two shades lighter than your foundation makeup.

My Top 5 highlighters that I love to use and recommend to you are:

1- Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter

This is one of the first ones I have tried and I bought it in Sephora. After using I fell completely in love because it makes you literally glow miles away. The effect of it especially on your cheekbones is shining. The price of Becca highlighter is $38 but you can go for the mini version which is half the price.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter

2- Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit

This one from Anastasia Beverly Hills comes in a small kit with 4 different shades. My favorite one is Sun Dipped Glow Kit. It has the 4 shades: Bronzed ; Summer ; Tourmaline and Moonstone. The price of this Glow Kit is $40, but it is worth it, thinking that actually there are 4 different highlighters in there from which you can choose to use in different part of the day and seasons. I use Bronzed shade during summer after I got a tan. I would use this kit is a must have powder highlighter palette.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow kit

3- Sleek Makeup Highlighter Palette

I hadn't heard before about this makeup brand, until I traveled to Paris and I was searching around Sephora to find some special cosmetics. Fortunately, my eyes captured this radiant highlighter palette from Sleek Makeup called "Solstice", which combines 4 different shades. It includes two baked powders, one luxurious cream formula and one silky shimmer powder.  Also, it comes even with a small brush, so it is a perfect choice. The price of it is only $15, so ladies go get it.

Sleek Makeup Highlighter Palette

4- Fenty Beauty By Rihanna, KILLAWATTFreestyle Highlighter 

I was so excited about the highlighter collection when Riri launched it, so I had to give it a try.  Recently I am using the highlighter by Fenty Beauty, shade "Hustla Baby". Hustla Baby is such an intense shade and is perfect to give  a gorgeous multi-dimensional effect. The glow is so natural and I use it always on my cheekbones and nose. The price of it is $36 but I am using the mini version which is even cheaper.

Fenty Beauty By Rihanna, KILLAWATTFreestyle Highlighter 

5- J.Cat Beauty You Glow Girl Baked Highlighter

If you want to save some money, This highlighter from J.Cat Beauty is the best choice. It costs only $8.99, and is designed to to complement all skin tones and all skin types. I personally use "Twilight" shade and I am very satisfied with the luminous finish that it gives to my look.

 J.Cat Beauty You Glow Girl Baked Highlighter

These are my top 5 highlighters. I have to state that I am a highlighter fanatic and I love it to be intense and glamorous. I love wearing it everyday, but especially during evenings so I can glow from miles away. Ladies, if you are looking to "blind" some people with your luminosity, then these highlighters are the perfect choice.

Cozy & Trendy Fall Outfit Ideas!

We are officially in fall season. The change of seasons brings even the need to change our wardrobe. 
It is the time of comfortable outfits, but yet you still need to look gorgeous. The outfit should be adjusted with the weather, and at fall the weather is lovely. This season gives you the opportunity to combine many different kinds of outfits because during the day the weather is sunny and warm but in the evenings it might get cold and windy.
Oversized sweaters are a must to have on your wardrobe during fall. Also, it is good to have a comfy tracksuit so you can wear it during the day or even in airport or while traveling. Oversized pants are also a good choice to feel comfy. You can combine the oversized sweaters with the cropped jeans which are a perfect choice during the warm days of fall. Also, you can wear them with midi skirts and a pair of sneakers. This outfit will make you look trendy and classy in the same time. This season, mommy's jeans are in trend and you can wear those with a loose T-shirt. Also, add a nice belt and you will look stylish. During evening, add to your outfit either a jeans jacket or leather jacket. Jeans jacket is always on style no matter what. 
Who said you cannot wear dresses during fall? I love wearing dresses during each season. You can wear it with a leather jacket on it during night or a jeans jacket during day. You can combine a short dress with high boots and you will feel both warm and modern. Also, I suggest you to try on long tight dresses with a pair of ankle boots. You will definitely look super stylish.
During evening, I would suggest to wear mid rise flared jeans or black pants. You can combine it with a top and a pair of heels, and I promise you will look classy and sexy.
Fall is even a good season to experiment with hair accessories. To keep your ears warm, wear a nice cute headband which will give your outfit a completely different look. Also, oversized hats are surprisingly in season. You can create a simple outfit with a print dress, ankle boots and complement the image with an overall straw hat.
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