25 unexpected uses for beauty, fashion, and household items

[Roxy Tart {PL Team / Comm. Mgr}]

1. Old Buttons
Repurpose spare buttons by using them to keep pairs of earringstogether: Most buttons have at least two holes in them, so simply place
an earring in each opening to neatly store when not wearing.

 

2. Eyebrow Brush
Stuck without a lint-remover? Use this handy makeup tool to remove unwanted fuzz from your shirt.

 

3. Dryer Sheets
No time for a shampoo? Rub a dryer sheet on your hair to tame flyaways and make your hair smell shower fresh.

 

4. Unused Stockings
Create a chic shrug by taking a pair of tights or stockings and cuttingoff the feet (or use a pair of footless tights to save a step). Place
arms where legs would normally go and—voila!—you’ve created a sleek
spring alternative to a shawl or cardigan. Take it a step further by
cutting slashes into the fabric, à la Monique Lhuillier’s
ballerina-inspired fall 2009 collection.

 

5. Shimmer Eye Shadow
Between visits to your colorist touch up dark roots by spraying a lighthairspray onto them and—depending on what hue your highlights
are—brushing a shimmering gold or brown eye shadow over the top.

 

6. Toothpaste
Have yellow nails? Scrub them with toothpaste to remove stains and addshine. You can also add a few drops of lemon juice for extra whitening;
it’s a natural bleaching agent.

 

7. Eggs
Strengthen hair by creating an egg yolk-and-olive oil hair mask. Theprotein in the egg yolk will toughen up tresses, while the olive oil
will act as a conditioning agent.

 

8. Toilet Paper
Don’t want to splurge on oil blotting sheets? Take a thin toilet-paper square and use it to blot excess oil on your T-zone.

 

9. Facial Toner
Did you make a mistake applying your self-tanner? An alcohol-infused astringent or toner can help fix splotches and streaks.

 

10. Honey
If your skin is sensitive and blotchy, apply a couple tablespoons ofhoney to your face and leave on for five to 10 minutes. The honey will
moisturize, soothe, and help kill blemish-causing bacteria

 

11. Cooking Spray
Rather than spray quick-dry oil on your nails, reach for a cooking sprayinstead. Just be sure it’s the original, unflavored version or you
might get grossed out by garlic-scented cuticles.

 

12. Nail Polish
Secure buttons by applying a thin layer of polish to the center to keepthread from coming loose. Coating the bottom of your shaving-cream can
with lacquer can also prevent rust stains from forming on your
squeaky-clean bathtub.

 

13. Flat Iron
A hair straightener works great for ironing between buttons on yourshirt, where a regular iron doesn’t fit. You can also use it for minor
wrinkles on your blouse when you’re in a hurry.

 

14. Body Lotion
To tame unwanted flyaways, rub a dime-size amount of hand or body lotion in your palms and brush lightly on problem spots.

 

15. Antacid Tablets
All out of toilet cleanser? Toss in two dissolving antacid tablets, wait20 minutes, and brush. This will help to remove those nasty stains
around the toilet bowl.

 

16. Clear Tape
Remove dry skin from lips by pressing the sticky side of tape to yourpucker, or see what a nail polish color will look like without the mess
by placing a small piece on your nail and doing a quick test.

 

17. Petroleum Jelly
Help avoid blisters from those stylish-yet-painful stilettos by coatingproblem spots with petroleum jelly before slipping shoes on. Also:
Neaten a nail job by dabbing on skin around your cuticles pre-polish.
This way, if you make a mistake, the polish is easily wiped away.

 

18. Listerine Mouthwash
Have a painful blister that popped? To disinfect, dab a few drops of Listerine Mouthwash on—it’s a powerful antiseptic.

 

19. Yogurt
If you burn your forehead using a curling iron, slather plain yogurt onthe wound—the coolness will help with swelling and the yogurt will
reduce redness and speed the healing process.

 

20. Paper Towels
Don’t have rollers on hand? Wrap hair in twisted paper towels; you canuse more or less leaflets depending on how large or small you want the
diameter of your curls to be.

 

21. Vinegar
Considered a natural bleach and powerful cleanser, vinegar (just a dab)can reduce the blueness of bruise. This kitchen staple can also be used
in your bubble bath to help prevent yeast infections. Tip: Try
apple-cider vinegar for a less pungent smell.

 

22. Rubber Band
Make room for an expanding waistline by hooking a rubber band throughthe buttonhole of your pants; secure the other side to the button, and
wear a tunic top to cover up your handiwork.

 

23. Hair Conditioner
When you’re low on shaving cream, hair conditioner can provide a smooth, slick barrier between your razor and sensitive skin.

 

24. Cornstarch
Detangle a knot in seconds: Rub cornstarch into stubborn knots onshoelaces, string, chain necklaces for greater grip and control.

 

25. Oatmeal
Whether you have dry, itchy winter skin or discomfort from summermosquito bites, mixing cooking oats into your bath will provide instant
relief. (source)

[Dixie Belle]

Awesome tips!!!!

[Buttercup Clothing]

Conditioner instead of shaving cream is one I have been doing for years! I actually prefer it to shaving cream. :)

[Miss Nikki Sin{★}]

all great, except the panty ho shrug. that just seems silly..

[Cheessecake Pinup Magazine]

I would love to use some these tips in our frist issue of chessecake magazine....

 

would that be ok with you ;)

 

[THEDramaQueenLKJ]

I have a problem with being super lazy after a nice long shower. Instead of putting on lotion, sometimes i just slather up in the shower with hair condtioner, let it sit for one minute, then rinse with lukewarm or cold (as you can stand it) water. Works awesome and I dont feel greasy for an hour afterwards