FOR MAKING YOUR SMILE SEEM BRIGHTER World Smile Day is Oct. 2, but if you’re self-conscious about any yellow spots you’ve seen on your pearly whites, you might be a little hesitant to celebrate it. And while your first thought for a whiter smile might be whitening strips A Few Makeup Tips and Tricks
or costly dental work, did you know you can actually make your smile seem brighter just by emphasizing your lips? A few simple changes to your makeup routine are all you need. The first thing to keep in mind is that certain colors, namely yellow, orange, and pink, will emphasize any yellow stains on your teeth. Fortunately, you can make sure the color of your lips doesn’t bring out yellow stains in several ways. To start, simply add a thin layer of concealer to the area around your mouth to dull the colors that draw attention to the stains. You could also try applying some highlighter to your cupid’s bow (the upper part of your lips). The brightness of a small dot of highlighter will draw attention away from your teeth to your lips. However, while the bright glow of highlighter might make your teeth seem whiter, avoid shimmery lip glosses because they actually leave your teeth looking a little lackluster. So, stick to more even-toned lip glosses. Another consideration you can make for an eye-popping smile is lip color. While yellows, oranges, and pinks are no-goes, lip color with blue undertones will actually enhance your smile and deemphasize yellow stains.
As an additional tip, you can apply a similar trick to your eye-makeup routine using blue, green, and purple colors to draw attention away from your smile. While ideally you might want to actually brighten up your smile, any of these simple tricks will work in a pinch. Don’t let yellowing teeth keep you from smiling with joy! Makeup can help!
If you’re having trouble getting the kids to eat Brussels sprouts, try this delicious vegan recipe as a side dish. Every vegetable tastes better roasted! BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND POTATOES Roasted Rosemary
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INGREDIENTS
“We can change our lives. We can do, have, and be exactly what we wish.” –Tony Robbins
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1 3/4 lbs fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise 3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
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2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
4 tsp olive oil
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1 1/2 tsp sugar
1 tsp sea salt
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3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss until the Brussels sprouts and fingerlings are evenly coated with oil and seasonings. 3. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet, then bake 35–38 minutes, stirring halfway through. Add more salt and pepper as desired, then serve!
Inspired by ‘The Oh She Glows Cookbook’
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