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Η ιστορία είναι λίγο-πολύ γνωστή. Μαλλιά, μακιγιάζ, ρούχα όλα μια χαρά αλλά οι φωτογραφίες ... μια τρομάρα. Εάν αναρρωτιέστε για την έλλειψη selfies μου στα social media αυτός είναι ο βασικός λόγος.
Έψαξα λοιπόν και μετά από αρκετή μελέτη σας παρουσιάζω τα μικρά μυστικά για επιτυχημένες φωτογραφιές που ανακάλυψα.

Εντάξει η επεξεργασία των φωτογραφιών είναι σαν να "κλέβεις" αλλά μερικές φορές χρειαζόμαστε ένα ρετουσάρισμα. Άλλωστε όλοι το κάνουν, γιατί όχι και εσείς. Δοκιμάστε με ένα από τα αρκετά προγράμματα που κυκλοφορούν και παίξτε με τα φίλτρα, την φωτεινότητα κλπ. απλά μην το παρακάνετε!

We've all been there. Makeup, hair and outfit checked but the photos are shattering everything. Suddenly, we are looking at angles we didn't know existed and wondering if we should step foot in public ever again. Sound familiar? Well for me that's the #1 reason for not taking selfies (or photos in general).
So I did my homework (because no every girl is a supermodel) and I've rounded up some great tips for looking good on camera.

This one may sound simple, but it's better to stand in front of a cute background. It makes it more interesting so that the sole visual focus isn’t every single aspect of your face. Interesting walls, skylines, bodies of water, greenery and flowers are great options. Park yourself there.

Choose good lighting. The brighter the better. Evening light cause shadows and dark rooms can be tricky, and flashes are rarely flattering. Try to stick to daylight (but not direct sunlight).

Angle is key. We all have a best side. Choose your favorite side by taking a look at your favorite pictures of yourself and try to spot a pattern.

Everything looks better from above - everything. It’s the easiest way to slim your jawline, lift your under-eye area and look taller.

If you're feeling less than photogenic, one favorite trick is to look away from the camera. A three-quarter profile shot is flattering and always looks effortless and cool. Also, if you don't feel confident enough, wear your sunglasses and play with your hair.


It definitely takes more makeup to stand out on camera, but that doesn't mean you should go over board. Focus on using eyeliner and mascara to highlight your eyes. Also, blush is a must! Without some color on your cheeks, your face can look two dimensional in photos.

Take the stress out of striking a pose. Instead, take a stroll while your personal photographer (aka your bestie or hubby) snaps away.


If you’re especially in love with your outfit but you can't get your pose right, take a pretty close up shot.

Sometimes the best way to get a good expression is to realistically think about something pleasant: a special memory, your favorite moment, or a sentimental sweet thing. Real thoughts of happiness help get a genuine smile or look and calm an otherwise forced facial expression.

OK, Photo-editing is kind like cheating, but sometimes we need a little boost and everyone out there use them and so should you. Go ahead, play with filters, and brighten dark shadows be careful not to over edit, you want to look like yourself!

# 1 ΤΟ ΒΟΥΤΥΡΟ ΠΡΕΠΕΙ  ΝΑ ΕΧΕΙ ΠΑΝΤΑ ΤΗΝ ΣΩΣΤΗ ΜΟΡΦΗ

# 2 Η ΘΕΡΜΟΚΡΑΣΙΑ ΔΩΜΑΤΙΟΥ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΣΗΜΑΝΤΙΚΗ

# 3 ΠΑΝΤΑ ΔΙΑΒΑΖΟΥΜΕ ΟΛΗ ΤΗΝ ΣΥΝΤΑΓΗ

# 4 ΠΑΝΤΑ ΠΡΟΕΤΟΙΜΑΖΟΥΜΕ ΤΑ ΥΛΙΚΑ ΜΑΣ

# 5 ΜΑΘΑΙΝΟΥΜΕ ΝΑ ΜΕΤΡΑΜΕ

# 6 ΖΥΓΊΖΟΥΜΕ ΤΑ ΥΛΙΚΑ ΜΑΣ 

# 7 Η ΠΟΡΤΑ ΤΟΥ ΦΟΥΡΝΟΥ ΕΙΝΑΙ ΠΑΝΤΑ ΚΛΕΙΣΤΗ

# 8 ΚΡΥΩΝΟΥΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΖΥΜΗ ΓΙΑ ΤΑ ΚΟΥΛΟΥΡΑΚΙΑ

# 9 ΔΕΝ ΒΟΥΤΥΡΩΝΟΥΜΕ ΤΑ ΤΑΨΙΑ ΜΑΣ

# 10 ΑΦΗΝΟΥΜΕ ΤΑ ΓΛΥΚΑ ΝΑ ΚΡΥΩΣΟΥΝ

Today's post is a different one. Today we will talk about anything and everything related to baking. My goal is to share with you all the baking basics I’ve learned so far. Hoping that you'll find useful this post, here are my Top 10 Baking Tips. 

Butter is the starting point for most of baked goods, so it’s important to have it prepped as the recipe suggests. The temperature of butter can dramatically affect the texture of baked goods. There are three different stages of butter that recipes usually call: softened, chilled and melted.

If a recipe calls for room temperature eggs or any dairy ingredients such as milk or yogurt, make sure you follow. Think of rock hard butter – it’s not so easy to cream that into a soft consistency is it? Same goes for eggs, especially the egg whites. They give so much more volume to the batter at room temperature. 

This sounds silly but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had a complete and total disaster in the kitchen because I didn’t realize a certain step was coming up. Reading ahead will help you know the how, why, where, and when of what you are about to do. It will take you 1-5 minutes max and could save you from wasting your ingredients on a failed dessert.

BEFORE beginning a recipe. So, read through the ingredients, get them prepared and ready on your counter, then read the recipe in full. There is very little room for error when you begin recipes this way. 

By now you know the importance of precision in baking. Precise temperatures, precise preparation. Well, one of the most crucial parts of baking is to measure your ingredients properly. Much of baking depends on precisely measured ingredients and problems are common if measurements are incorrect. Having a good grasp of measuring techniques is essential when it comes to baked goods. Measure dry or liquid ingredients in measuring cups or spoons. If you don't have a measuring cup make sure to measure your ingredients using for all the same cup or spoon. Spoon and level your dry ingredients. Use a spoon to fill the cup and level it off. This is especially important with flour. 

I have a small kitchen scale and it is the most used tool in my kitchen. A gram is always a gram but a cup isn’t always a cup. Precision is everything in baking.

By now you should know how the oven’s temperature can ruin a recipe. What can completely change the oven temperature is constantly opening and closing that door to peek at your baking goods. It’s tempting to keep the oven door open to see your cake rising or your cookies baking but that can let cool air in, which will interrupt your good from baking or how they are rising. If you need to test your cake with a toothpick, do so quickly and after the first 30 minutes of baking. Remove it from the oven, close the door immediately, test it and put it back in as quickly as you can if more bake time is needed.

If the recipe calls for it or if you find the cookie dough incredibly sticky and soft or if you want to bake the cookies at a later time, chilling firms up cookie dough and decreasing the possibility of spreading. Chilling cookie dough not only ensures a thicker, more solid cookie but an accentuated flavor. After chilling, let your cookie dough sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes (or more, deepening how long the dough has chilled) before rolling into balls and baking. 

Use parchment paper instead. Makes cleaning easier and your cookies come out looking beautiful. 

You have to let cakes cool in pans on wire racks for 20 minutes before removing from pans but you have to remove cupcakes from pan immediately, placing them on wire rack to cool.

♡ APPLY AFTER SHOWERING

Scents last longer on moist skin, so applying perfume after a shower or bath is optimal. Spray it on after drying off, before putting on clothes.

♡ KNOW YOUR HOT SPOTS

Go beyond the wrists by spritzing on pulse points that generate more heat—including the nape of the neck, inside of elbows, cleavage and stomach. Although you shouldn’t cover all these zones at once, you can spray at least the back of your knees or ankles to start, as scent rises throughout the day.

♡ DON'T RUB

The old ritual of spraying and rubbing the wrists actually interrupts the fragrance’s true smell, as friction causes heat. This speeds up the evaporation of certain notes, resulting in change of scent.

♡ LAYER OVER LOTION

As mentioned before, perfume lingers longer on hydrated skin. Apply unscented moisturizer or Vaseline on pulse points before spraying to lock it in.

♡ SPRITZ THE HAIRBRUSH

Locks tend to retain fragrance the most. To avoid drying out the hair via direct application, spray a brush and run it through your hair. Hair flips totally encouraged.

♡ STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE

As pretty as they may look next to your skincare collection, never keep your perfumes in the bathroom. Stay away from damp, humid areas and away from the sun so your precious scents don't break down.

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There’s nothing more distracting than starting your day with a dose of complete chaos; waking up late, checking your closet, trying on every shirt you own, loading a huge pile of reject outfits on your bed before running out the door in an outfit you’re uncomfortable wearing. Been there, done that, you get the picture! While its best if you kick the snooze-button addiction and get out of bed fast, here are some helpful tips that’ll help you to get ready faster in the morning.

♡ SET THE COFFEE MAKER

I know that 50% of people reading this (or more) will probably have a Nespresso at home, but for those of you who don’t, setting up the coffee maker at night is a really easy way to shave a couple minutes in the morning or avoid the chance of having to skip the morning cup because you’re too short on time.

♡ PRE PACK YOUR LUNCH

Besides being a huge timesaver in the morning, packing a lunch is a super way to save money and keep the weight off! Buying lunches every day might save you time in the morning but it’s certainly not going to do your wallet or your waistline any favors! Prepare and pack your lunch the night before and for what needs to be packed the day of, just have a plan for what you will have and make sure everything is easily accessible.

♡ CHECK THE WEATHER FORECAST FOR THE WHOLE WEEK

Everyone know that checking the weather the night before is standard practice, but it pays to check the forecast for the entire week every Sunday. That way you’ll have a general idea about what clothes you’ll probably be reaching for and where they are in your closet.

♡ PUT EVERYTHING IN YOUR PURSE THE NIGHT BEFORE 

Who wants to start the morning running around the house trying to look and get together their stuff before walking out the door? If I put everything in your bag the night before, its way less likely to forget something in the morning. Not to mention the added bonus of just being able to grab your bag and go without having to spend 5 minutes searching for your keys, laptop etc.

♡ PICK OUT YOUR CLOTHES AND SHOES THE NIGHT BEFORE

I know you’re not an 8-year-old girl, but laying out tomorrow’s outfit tonight, is a huge time-saver. Be sure to iron, steam or treat anything else you need to the night before as well, and hang your outfit on a hanger outside your closet, so all you have to do in the morning is reach for it. It helps to keep your shoes out, too, since digging through your footwear collection in the morning could get distracting. This will save you not only from making (usually poor) last minute outfit decisions but seriously can cut out 10-15 minutes of preparation time in your morning routine and every minute counts!

♡ SEPERATE YOUR ACCESSORIES

Is there anything more annoying than deciding you want to wear a certain necklace only to find it tangled up in a mass with a heap of other chains? Apart from the fact that tangled jewelry is generally one of life’s occurrences, it’s especially frustrating first thing on the morning. The solution? Keeping your accessories organized and totally separate from one another.

You’ll see ... these small tasks will make a huge difference when it comes to creating a less chaotic morning! Do you have any other tips for getting ready faster in the morning? Just leave your comment below, I'd love to hear from you! 

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Όταν πρόκειται για συμβουλές μόδας, όλοι (συμπεριλαμβανομένου και της μητέρας μας) έχουν τις καλύτερες. Μερικές είναι χρήσιμες, άλλες ... όχι και τόσο. Με αυτήν την σκέψη, συγκέντρωσα μερικές από τις καλύτερες που κυκλοφορούν.

1. Η ετικέτα μπορεί να λέει ότι θέλει αλλά το κασμίρι είναι καλύτερο να πλένεται στο χέρι. Για να στεγνώσει, χρησιμοποιήστε το στραγγικτήρι της σαλάτας,το οποίο απελευθερώνει τα περιττά νερά σε δευτερόλεπτα

2. Χρησιμοποιήστε λευκό κρασί για να αφαιρέσετε λεκέδες από κόκκινο κρασί (δεν ξέρω πως αλλά πραγματικά "πιάνει").
3. Όταν αγοράζετε τζιν παντελόνι, πλύντε το τουλάχιστον δύο φορές πριν το πάτε για κόντιμα. Ο λόγος; Τα τζίν πάντα "μπαίνουν" στο πλύσιμο.

4. Για να σταματήσετε το ανγκορά ή το μοχέρ από το να μαδάει, διπλώστε το ρούχο, τοποθετήστε το σε ένα σακουλάκι τροφίμων και βάλτε το στην κατάψυξη για τουλάχιστον τρεις ώρες.

5. Αφαιρέστε τις μυρωδιές από παλιά ρούχα απλά ψεκάζοντάς τα με ένα μείγμα από ένα μέρος βότκα, δύο μέρη νερό.

6. Αφαιρέστε τα λευκά σημάδια που αφήνει το αποσμητικό στα ρούχα σας, τρίβοντας πάνω στον λεκέ το προστατευτικό αφρώδες υλικό που υπάρχει στις κρεμάστρες.

7. Εάν έχει πέσει λιπαρός λεκές στην τσάντα σας, απλά απλώστε τάλκ και αφήστε το να "ξεκουραστεί" ολονυχτίς. Μέχρι το πρωί, ο λεκές θα έχει φύγει. Αν επιμείνει, επαναλάβετε τη διαδικασία έως ότου ο λεκές εξαφανιστεί.

8. Η καλύτερη σπιτική μέθοδος για να κρατήσετε λαμπερά τα κοσμήματά σας είναι: υγρό απορρυπαντικό πιάτων και μια παλιά οδοντόβουρτσα.

9. Το μυστικό για καλύτερη εφαρμογή των καθημερινών ρούχα είναι το Lycra. Οι ιδανικοί συνδιασμοί είναι: 95% βαμβάκι / 5% Lycra για T-shirts και τουλάχιστον 2% Lycra για τα τζιν, προκειμένου να κρατήσει η φόρμα τους.

10. Οργανώστε τα ρούχα στην ντουλάπα σας από τα φωτεινά προς τα σκούρα, αριστερά προς τα δεξιά. Το μάτι σας θα ακολουθήσει το χρώμα και έτσι να σας βοηθήσει να παραμείνετε οργανωμένοι.

11. Αναρωτιέστε σχετικά με την ποιότητα του κασμίρ σας; Τεντώστε απαλά το ύφασμα για να δείτε εάν επανέρχεται. Το χαμηλής ποιότητας κασμίρι δεν επανέρχεται.

12. Εάν δεν έχετε χρόνο να δοκιμάσετε ένα τζιν στο κατάστημα, δοκιμάστε το "κόλπο του λαιμού". Μπορείτε να προσδιορίσετε το μέγεθος τοποθετώντας τη μέση του τζιν γύρω από τη διάμετρο του λαιμού σας. Εάν η περιφέρεια της μέσης του παντελονιού συναντά άνετα στο πίσω μέρος του λαιμού σας, τότε το τζιν θα σας ταιριάζει.

13. Μειώστε τα ρούχα της ντουλάπα σας κατά 25%, κάνοντας στον εαυτό σας την ερώτηση: «Εάν αυτήν την στιγμή ψώνιζα, θα το αγόραζα αυτό;» Αν η απάντηση είναι όχι, τότε είναι καιρός να φύγει.

14. Ποτέ μην πλένετε το μαγιό σας στο πλυντήριο. Θα χαλάσει η φόρμα του και θα χάσει την ελαστικότητά του. Η μόνη εξαίρεση: Στο τέλος του καλοκαιριού ή των διακοπών, βάλτε τα μαγιό σας σε μια μαξιλαροθήκη και πλύντε τα στον κύκλο για ευαίσθητα με το κατάλληλο απορρυπαντικό.

15. Για να μειώσετε τυχόν πρύξιμο πριν από ένα μεγάλο γεγονός, αποφύγετε τα γαλακτοκομικά και τα δημητριακά ολικής αλέσεως, τούλαχιστον 5 πέντε ημέρες πριν.

16. Ενώ οι "μαϊμού" τσάντες σχεδιαστών είναι καλό να αποφεύγοντα, δεν ισχύει το ίδιο για τα ψεύτικα κοσμήματα.

17. Οι εκδηλώσεις που απαιτούν να ντυθείτε κομψά, δεν είναι κατάλληλες για να πειραματιστείτε με τις νέες τάσεις τις μόδας. Φορέστε ρούχα που ξέρετε ότι σας ταιριάζουν και αφήστε τα πειράματα για περιστάσεις. 

18. Ποτέ μην φοράτε ένα ρούχο αμέσως μόλις το σιδερώσετε, καθώς αυτό θα προκαλέσει νέα τσαλακώματα. Αφήστε το να "κρυώσει" για πέντε λεπτά και φορέστε το.

19. Ο καλύτερος τρόπος για να αφαιρέσετε τους κόμπους από τα πουλόβερ σας είναι να τα τρίψετε με ελαφρόπετρα.

20. Χρησιμοποιήστε τα παλιά σκουλαρίκια με κλίπ που έχετε βαρεθεί ως αγράφες σε παπούτσια ή για να στολίσετε τα πουκάμισά σας.

When it comes to fashion tips, it seems that everyone (including our mother) has the best of them. Some are useful, while others … well, not so much. With that in mind, I’ve round up some of the best style tips.

1. Despite what it says on the tag, cashmere is best washed by hand. To dry it, use a salad spinner, which releases excess water in seconds.

2. Use white wine to remove red wine stains.

3. Wash new jeans twice before taking them to the tailor. Why? Because jeans will always shrink in length when washed.

4. To stop angora or mohair from shedding, fold the garment and place it into a zip-top bag and freeze it for at least three hours.

5. Remove odors from vintage or thrift clothing by spritzing them with a mixture of one part vodka, two parts water. 

6. Remove white deodorant marks from a garment by gently rubbing the protective foam used on hangers against the fabric.

7. If you get an oil stain on your favorite handbag, coat the mark with baby powder and let it stand overnight. By morning, the stain should be gone. If a bit still remains, repeat the process until the stain is completely gone.

8. The best at-home method to keep diamonds sparkling: liquid dishwasher detergent and an old toothbrush.

9. The secret to well-fitting everyday clothes is Lycra. The formulas to look for: 95% cotton/5% Lycra spandex for T-shirts, and at least 2% Lycra for jeans to hold their shape.

10. Always organize your clothes going light to dark from left to right in your closet. Your eye will follow the color and thus help you stay organized.

11. Wondering about the quality of your cashmere? Gently stretch the body of the garment to see if it snaps back. A lower-quality cashmere won’t.

12. If you don’t have time to try on jeans in the store, try the Neck Method: You can determine your size by placing the waistline of the jeans around the diameter of your neck. If the waistline of the pant comfortably meets at back of your neck, then the jeans will fit.

13. Cut down your closet by 25% by asking yourself this one question: “If I were shopping right this second, would I buy this?” If the answer’s no, out it goes.

14. Never put your swimwear in the washing machine. The machine will damage the suit and it will lose its elasticity. The only exception: At the end of the summer or vacation, wash your swimwear in pillow cases on the gentle cycle.

15. To drop bloat five days before a big event, stay away from dairy and whole grains, which can do a number on the digestive system.

16. A useful style tip: While fake designer bags are a huge don’t, fake diamond studs are a huge do. Faux stones are hard to spot to the untrained eye.

17. Dressy occasions aren’t the time to play with trends, so know your silhouette and stick to it to always look your best.

18. Never put a garment on immediately after ironing, as this can actually cause new wrinkles to form. Instead, let it sit for five minutes to set the press.

19. The best way to de-fuzz a sweater: use a pumice stone.

20. Snap clip-on earrings onto flats for an instant evening shoe, or onto shirt collars for DIY embellishments.