Monday, July 11, 2011

Perfect Arms Addiction

Going out in a strapless top? Showing your arms tonight but their just not as defined as you'd like? Don't worry I'm not going to tell you to buy a gym membership or use a bronzer for some crazy illusion but rather two simple tricks that you can easily do right before you go out. The first is push ups!! You will see results that last the evening. Your arms will be more cut, ripped and look like you've been working out for days. AND the sooner you do them to leaving the better results you will have. Push ups aren't going to make you sweat like a crazy person and are simple enough to do while like your waiting for your curling iron to heat up or your date to pick you up! The more you do obviously the better your results will be but to keep from getting flustered after reps and reps instead hold your position when your just about to push up again. Hold for as long as you can then push your self up. Repeat this a couple times. Alternate the type of push up to hit different muscles in your arms and shoulders. This will create a more cut look. Go for the pyramid push up which although may be difficult for most people but even just 3 push ups in this style you will feel the burn and have results. Separate your hands further for a couple reps. Remember no girl push ups, because if you don't feel your arms toning up then you really will be just waisting your time. When I do this I like to do about 15 then take a break for about half an hour then do a couple more! I really find that this locks in the look for the night! Follow the pictures below for help!!






The next trick isn't a work out its just a simple makeup trick. Although this isn't on your arms it still will help your strapless ensemble. Apply a highlighter to your collarbones to make them stand out. This will enhance your décolletage and compliment your freshly toned arms. Below are some of my favorite highlighters!
JUST KIDDING :) THIS IS NOT THE HIGHLIGHTER I AM TALKING ABOUT! 



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Mark's Get Bright Highlighter is perfect because it gives a natural glow and is available in many different shades! Its also a mark hookup product and can be paired with any other type of hookup!! Extremely handy for on the go girls!! For the irresistible price of $6 this little guy is too hard to pass up! Available on my eboutique! www.mymarkstore.com/allisonbaird

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Benefits high beam highlighter while being a light pinkish color gives more of a dewey look to your skin. Its a little more pricey but still worth it for the fact that highlighter can be used in so many places not just your collarbones! Running around $25 dollars you can find this in stores like Sephora, Ulta, or just about anywhere Benefit products are sold.