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Saturday, May 10th 2008

11:47 AM

Cat Eye Makeup Application


Cat eye makeup can morph your look from terrific to glamtastic with just one sweeping stroke. Whenever you need to take your makeup look up a notch, it’s time to head to the makeup bag, pull out that pencil, and get purring.

Cat Eye Makeup Application

While applying cat eye liner makeup is certainly not the easiest of makeup tasks to conquer, it’s a breeze once the simple application techniques are practiced and mastered with a steady hand. Cat eyes should be practiced as frequently as possible. Just like riding a bike, once you learn the tricks of this trade mark look, you’ll never forget them!
Unlike heavy and bold smoky shadows, cat eye makeup is pretty simplistic and pure. The overall style can remain neutral and clean. If you’re a minimalist or a vintage savvy thrifter, a cat eye can define your eyes while keeping your retro and clean look balanced
Office gals can work their suits with this demure eye to add sex appeal that’s not over the top or too risqué. Brides can wear a cat eye to define their lids without garish shadows. Whether you’re walking the dog in the park or frothing cappuccinos, a cat eye is a mysterious way to show your feminine side while keeping the sex appeal going strong.
Once you know how to apply a perfect cat line, you’ll find yourself applying this sexy technique whenever a flirtatious or mischievous mood strikes.

Getting it Purrfect


Before you get started with your cat eye application, organize a few essentials. In order to complete a perfect cat eye, you’ll need the following:

    * Liquid, pencil or powder eyeliner in black or dark brown (liquid is recommended.)
    * Eyelash curler, try Shisedio’s fabulous curler.
    * Black mascara
    * Concealer
    * Beige or taupe eye shadow
    * Q-tips saturated in eye makeup remover.
    * Tweezers
Steps:

   1. First, perfect your palette by removing any stray eyebrow hairs with tweezers.
   2. Pat concealer in corners of eyes and lightly underneath to conceal dark circles.
   3. Curl lashes with eyelash curler for added definition and lift.
   4. Pull eyelid taut and lift at end of eye. With a steady hand, draw a line starting right above the iris, and extend, lifting and thickening the line to the outer eye. With a sweeping motion, flare line up; thickening the line and ending with a sharp point,
   5. Brush a taupe or ivory shadow directly above the cat eye extending into the brow bone.
   6. Apply 2-3 coats of black mascara.
   7. Touch up any smudges with your Q-tips saturated in eye makeup remover.

When to Flaunt a Cat Eye




Surprisingly, cat eye makeup is very versatile. From dramatic eyes to subtle and refined, cat eyes can play up any outfit with class. With the right balance of eye color and complimentary makeup palette, you’ll find a cat eye works almost every occasion. Use your best judgment when applying any type of extreme eye makeup application, but know that the cat eye is a generally safe way to go if you need a bit of oomph.

More Sexy Eye Secrets


If you’re not ready to take the plunge into the feline kingdom of beauty, rest assured there’s still some fabulous application techniques that will help you achieve the same va va voom results.
These eye makeup tips are perfect alternatives to the cat eye:

    * White eyeliner - Not quite as catty, but equally flirtatious, a white eyeliner adds a touch of whimsy to your look without sacrificing wearability.
    * Pink eyeliner - Pink eyeliner like Benefit’s Eye Bright never fails to wake up tired eyes while imparting a delicious glow on the lids. Line eyes with this chubby pencil and conquer your day!
    * False eyelashes - If you want drama without the lines, why not flaunt a pair of falsies? False eyelashes are a must try for everyone. Perhaps you’ll be one of those gals we’re all jealous of that can apply these things perfectly? Slap them on and bat ‘em for extreme sex appeal!

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Thursday, May 8th 2008

9:38 PM

Common Makeup Mistakes to Avoid

  • Wearing too much makeup
  • Not wearing any makeup
  • Not putting concealor in the right place
  • Not paying attention to their brows
  • Wearing blush that clashes with their lips color/ too much blush
  • Not using the correct moisturizer, eye cream and eye gel. How your prepare your face before the makeup is a huge part of a beautiful makeup.
  • Not knowing how to make their eyeliner crisp
  • Highlighting and contouring the face without being noticeable
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Monday, May 5th 2008

10:03 AM

Natural Hair - Get Creative With Homemade Recipes



Do you wear your hair natural? No lye? As many will tell you, once you make a change to go natural your hair regimen must also change. This frequently includes an adjustment to the types of products you use on your coils. A number of your old stand-bys may no longer lend you the same results on your kinks as they did on your straight hair.

Product junkies will agree -- you can spend hundreds of dollars testing out the numerous products available on the market, many of which are supposedly intended for natural hair use. However, breaking the bank is really not necessary for a healthy, strong and shiny natural. You already have key ingredients in your own kitchen and bathroom!

Creating your own hair recipes not only saves money, but allows for a more intimate relationship with your hair -- you can gain a much better insight as to what your hair craves, prefers, or rejects with your at-home experiments.

Get creative! There are a few simple rules to follow to find your perfect concoctions:

* Don't mix too many things at once. Start out with simple recipes, say, mixing one main ingredient and adding a small amount of another. It's much easier to determine what worked and what didn't when your ingredients list is limited.
    

* Create two-ingredient mixes and try them until you find a mix that works well on your hair. If it's a "perfect" mix, continue using it! If it's a "pretty good" mix, retry the recipe with the same main ingredient then alter the secondary ingredient until you reach perfection. You may find you need to reverse the amounts used, making the main ingredient the secondary ingredient.

* If there is one particular ingredient you find most always works well on your hair, make it a staple for your hair recipes, adding it as a standard part of all your recipes.

* Alter the way you apply the mixes to your hair. Try dousing your hair with your Super Yogurt Surprise while your hair is drenching wet in the shower. Does it work well this way? Try another time by making it a bit more liquidy and spritz it on your dried hair with a spray bottle. Perhaps your hair responds better to this application.

* For ingredients, a general rule of thumb is if it's ok to ingest, it's probably ok to apply to your hair as well. Pureed fruit, honey, apple cider vinegar and many more items are great additions to homemade hair recipes.

* Take note of what works for you and how it worked. Some recipes may be better for clarifying while others make for great deep conditioners.

* Search and compare! If you're a little timid about applying egg whites to your hair, make use of resources available to you before doing so. Search the Internet for your particular ingredients. You just may find others who have tried the same type of recipe and enjoyed success or experienced a nightmare.

* Go beyond your kitchen! Many cities have well-stocked health food and natural stores with a huge selection of ingredients to boost your hair recipes. Experiment with essential oils (a few drops go a long way!), xanthum gum (a thickener, also known as xanthan), as well as conditioners and leave-ins you won't likely find at department stores and drug stores.

Remember, a recipe failure is a good thing. It lets you know what your hair simply does not respond to well. The worst likely thing that can happen with the use of your homemade products is the need to wash your hair again, so get creative!

Note: Use of homemade mixes for coloring of hair is not recommended.
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Monday, May 5th 2008

12:55 AM

Shades of red: The success of M.A.C

You wouldn’t think a tube of lipstick could help fight HIV/AIDS, but since 1994 M.A.C has proven that statement true. Not just because it has generated over US$100 million through sales of its Viva Glam Lipstick (six shades) and Lipglass (two shades), or because every single cent from each product sold is donated, or even because of its lippy roster of celebrity spokespeople, such as Linda Evangelista, Christina Aguilera, Pamela Anderson, Debbie Harry and, now, Fergie. Nope. According to beauty guru Allan Mottus, M.A.C is a success story because its counter sales staff is good at making people care.

“Women do not become candy stripers or help out in hospitals or anything like that anymore. They have a luncheon,” explains Mottus, editor and publisher of U.S. cosmetics trade magazine The Informationist and mottusbeauty.com. Women are also buying Viva Glam from M.A.C’s makeup artists. “The M.A.C beauty advisors are really loyal to the concept. It’s part of their awareness within their own community, and they work really hard at it,” says Mottus. Hard enough to sell 7.1 million tubes of lipstick and lipgloss in 14 years, that’s for sure. (Each tube costs $17, so you do the math!) “It has become an institutionalized thing [M.A.C staff promoting Viva Glam] within their organization, and they’re doing a very good job.”

http://www.fashionmagazine.com
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Sunday, May 4th 2008

3:05 PM

Nail care

It has a long history of being one of the markers of a privileged person as compared to a commoner. Not only that but, as in western cultures, nails also separate women from men. Usually, females are the only ones who decorate their nails. In some Asian cultures however, some men underline their working class privileges, such as white collar workers, by growing their nails longer.
As a body part, nails are made of keratin which is a tough protein. The nail is actually similar in structure to the hair. The parts of the nail include the free edge, the cuticle, the paronychium, the hyponychium, the nail plate, the nail bed, the lunula and the nail fold. Of the parts of the nails, the free edge is the part where most stylists work on and they define the length of the nail as they are the part of the nail which extends past the finger.

The growth rate of the nail is dependent on many factors such as the age of the person, the season, the activity level of the person and other factors including those of heredity. In some studies, nails have been measured to have an average growth rate of 0.03 centimeters a day. This translates to one centimeter of nail growth after every one hundred days. Fingernails have different growth rates when compared to toenails.

On average, fingernails can completely be regrown in four to six months. Toenails, on the other hand will need 12 to 18 months to fully regrow.

Nail growth has been shown since ancient times to show any recent health problems of the person. It has, in fact been used as an effective diagnostic tool even during ancient times. Illnesses of the body can leave their mark on the nails.

These marks often take the form of nail discoloration, nail thickening or thinning, brittleness, grooves, splitting, white spots on the nails and other nail abnormalities. Nails can also become infected with fungus which is one of the main reasons to be sure of the nail care givers one uses. The tools that nail care givers use are good vectors for the spread of fungus infections.

Nails also need proper care. Just like skin, the nails can become dry, infected and injured.
The most common nail maintenance anybody can do is to trim their nails to a comfortable length. This length, of course varies depending on the person. In general, women are more prone to keeping their nails long for aesthetic purposes. Beauty salons also offer pedicures and manicures which are procedures for the proper caring of the nails and for nail cosmetics such as nail painting.

http://www.hair-n-skin-care.com
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Wednesday, April 30th 2008

3:32 AM

Hair care

Caring for your hair doesn't have to break the bank and achieving fabulous, healthy, shiny hair and great hairstyles doesn't have to take up all of your time. The right kind of hair preparation is all you need to ensure that your hair looks great and is easy to style.

Hair Care Basic # 1 – Nourishing Your Hair

Eating a diet full of fresh food is essential for giving your locks the nourishment that they need and will make your hair more manageable. Protein (eggs, lean meat, fish, dairy products etc) will pump life into your hair and help with the growing process, and vitamins A, B and C are essential for the health of your hair and scalp. These vitamins can be found in cod liver oil, vegetables (try anything red, yellow or orange in color and include lots of deep green leafy vegetables), fruits (citrus fruits for vitamin C) such as tomatoes, berries, pineapple, apples, and nuts and seeds.

Hair Care Basic # 2 – Washing Your Hair

 It may sound too simple and easy, but correctly washing your hair and making sure you're using the right shampoo and conditioner does make a difference. When you use the right shampoo and conditioner it will look after your hair and your scalp and help with the styling process.

Shampoo

 You don't need a lot of lather when you shampoo and only need to concentrate on your scalp. When you rinse your hair, the lather will wash through the rest of your strands, taking any impurities with it. If you're hair is extremely dirty, wash once to remove dirt and build up (there shouldn't be any lather due to the dirt) and a second time to cleanse (at which point there should be lather). Always remember to work the shampoo into your hair gently and rinse well.

For best results, ask a professional which is the best shampoo for your hair type and condition and try as many brands as you can until you find the right one for you. Hair that is color treated, prone to dandruff or is especially dry will need a special care shampoo and conditioner.

Conditioner

Although a conditioner isn't necessary to give your hair a thorough clean, it will nourish and protect your hair. Conditioner should be applied to your ends only and gently combed through your hair for best results. Because the ends of your hair are the oldest part, and therefore the driest, they need the most attention. For a basic guideline, fine hair can get away with using a conditioner every second wash and coarser hair types should condition every wash. Keep an eye on your own hair and how it reacts and balance your conditioning routine to work for you.
Rinsing your hair with cool water will complement your hair care routine by enhancing your locks and will close your cuticle and add shine to your hair.
Always remember to wash with warm water (never hot) and to rinse well.

Treatments

To provide the best care for your hair, treat your tresses with treatments! Those with normal hair should apply a treatment at least twice a month, while those with dry hair will benefit from using a treatment more often.
Protein enriched treatments will strengthen your hair.
Moisture based treatments will combat frizziness and help your control your hair.
Mud or clay based treatments are a combination of protein and moisture treatments.

Hair Care Basic # 3 – Handling Your Hair

How you handle your hair is just as important as caring for it and should always be done gently.

When Wet

Towel dry your hair by blotting out the excess water and remember to never rub your hair.

Gently work out any knots with a wide tooth comb, starting from the ends of your hair and gently working your way up.

When Dry

Use elastic bands that don't have metal fasteners when securing your hair as the fasteners can snag your hair and cause tangles.

Always brush your hair gently and use a brush which is made with pure bristles as they will not tear or damage your hair.

During the day, try to avoid playing or excessively touching your hair as your hands can transfer dirt to your strands and cause your hair to become oily.

Applying these simple hair care basics to your daily hair care routine will not only leave you with healthy hair, it will also ensure that your hair is easier to manage and help you to cut down on your styling time.

Give these simple tips a try today and make the most of the benefits!

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Saturday, April 26th 2008

11:24 AM

Migraine Increases Risk Of Severe Skin Sensitivity And Pain


People with migraine are more likely to experience exacerbated skin sensitivity or pain after non-painful daily activities such as rubbing one's head, combing one's hair and wearing necklaces or earrings, compared to people with other types of headache, according to a new study.
Researchers surveyed 16,573 people with headache about their type of headache, frequency, quality of life, depression and other illnesses that cause pain. The survey identified 11,737 participants with migraine, 1,491 with probable migraine (individuals have all but one of the symptoms required for migraine diagnosis) and 3,345 with another kind of headache.

The study found that 68 percent of those who reported almost daily headaches (chronic migraine) and 63 percent of those with episodic migraines reported allodynia, the name of this intensified and unpleasant, painful skin sensitivity. Forty-two percent of people with probable migraine reported the skin pain compared to 37 percent of those with daily or tension headache.

"This condition causes discomfort or pain even during everyday activities like touching one's hair or putting on clothes," said study author Marcelo E. Bigal, MD, PhD, with Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, NY. "More importantly, this condition may be a risk factor for migraine progression, where individuals have migraines on more days than not. Identifying risk factors for progression is a very important public health priority. For example, it may be that individuals with allodynia should be more aggressively treated in order to prevent migraine progression, as well as to decrease this sensitivity on the skin."

The study also found this type of skin pain was more common in women with migraine and people with migraine who were obese or had depression.

This research was published in the April 22, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

The study was supported by the National Headache Foundation through a grant from Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc.

Adapted from materials provided by American Academy of Neurology, via EurekAlert!, a service of AAAS.
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Saturday, April 26th 2008

9:19 AM

3 All-Natural Skin Cleaners

  • Mood: happy
Want to beautify your skin with the most natural products around? Look no further than your kitchen and medicine cabinet to try these quick and easy recipes: witch hazel cleansing tonic, honey nutmeg scar remover, and citrus blackhead treatment.
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Tuesday, April 22nd 2008

9:44 PM

8 - 8 – 2008 - Latest Trends

  • Mood: good mood

The 2008 Summer Olympics will be celebrated from August 8, 2008 to August 24, 2008, with the opening ceremony commencing on 08 August at 8 pm at the Beijing National Stadium in Beijing. The 2008 Olympics will see the return of 28 sports, and will hold 302 events. Inspired by this huge event Gucci is pleased to present their “8 – 8 – 2008 limited edition”. Creative Director Frida Giannini epitomizes sporty luxury in the 8 exclusive accessories taking her cue from the competitive sports.

The noteworthy item in this creative collection is the new I Gucci watch. Gucci’s first ever digital timepiece is the most tantalizing thing for cosmopolitan watch fans and will be sold everywhere in the world unlike the rest of the collection which will be sold exclusively only in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Its flawless digital face features both numerical or clock hand format, black dial and steel frame to epitomize sporty elegance. The surface of its red monochrome rubber strap is engraved with the Gucci logo on the exterior, while the interior has been embossed with Gucci’s iconic GG pattern.

To pay homeage to China Frida created a panda. Though created for leisure the panda-teddy-bear is of the impeccable quality and done in soft leather. And the necklace inspired by military tags, in sterling silver and enamel making it the perfect accessory for casual looks.

The most exciting piece of the “8-8-2008 Limited Edition” collection is a unique bicycle, with bold red double GG leather details and collectable items such as a luxurious set covered in red “La Pelle Guccissima”

Frida also proposes the bold “La Pelle Guccissima” for two pieces of luggage. The first is chic, sturdy leather duffel and the other is a soft leather messenger bag with Gucci’s iconic green-red-green web on the shoulder strap.

Also collection includes sports shoes, for both men and women, articulated in a fresh patchwork of suede, patent leather and gold trim.

As for the bold red that permeates this standout collection, Frida comments:

Not only does red evoke “Happiness” and “Celebration” - two emotions that couldn’t be more appropriate to describe the excitement in the world of sports - but it also happens to be a very fashionable color for 2008! I also designed just 8 products for this collection, which mirror the lucky number 8 in Chinese culture”




Glamourvanity.com

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Tuesday, April 22nd 2008

11:50 AM

Stress Reduction and Relief: Exercise Techniques, Devices and Workplace Healing Tips to Reduce Everyday Mental Anxiety.

Stress Reduction Secrets Even Your Mother Might Not Know!


Today’s daily pace may feel like it runs at over 100mph and women everywhere are feeling the impact. Whether it comes out as anxiety or even pain, stress can engulf the average woman’s life quickly and without much warning. As doctors are learning more about stress, they often encourage those under a great deal of tension, to find ways in reducing the stress in their lives.
While tense parents can’t very well reduce their relationship with their children and employees can’t eliminate stress altogether at their job, there are simple and natural techniques of gaining effective stress reduction and overall stress relief. Anyone can overcome worry or nervousness and learn how to start coping and dealing with stress in positive and effective ways. These tips are useful stress reduction secrets that can help you get your life under control, getting you back on the road to relaxation and happiness.

Exercise & Meditation for Stress Free Life

Experts agree the number one way to reduce stress is surprisingly not involved with prescription medication. Instead, the best way to reduce stress in your life is by exercising. Yes, not only does exercise help you stay healthy and look great, but it also encourages your body to produce natural stress-relieving hormones. Relaxation holistic exercises including Pilates, yoga and mediation are the perfect solutions for those wanting to be stress-free and stay healthy.

Work place Choices to Reduce Anxiety

Work place stress is among the most commonly mentioned when discussion tension. Many people find their job overwhelming, with mental stress in the workplace spreading through all industries. While you can’t likely quit working there are techniques you can do to reduce your work related stressors. First, bringing work home is a big mistake. If you aren’t required to work at home, there is no reason to bring work from the office to your house. Many people find it difficult to set time boundaries when it comes to their job, and thus find themselves working non-stop at the office and at home. Choose to set stopping times and stick to them. Remember, while work is important, it can certainly wait until the morning.

Healing Diet & Eating Habits

Studies now show a person’s diet can directly affect their behavior. This is most often studied in children with conditions such as autism, however it directly relates to healthy adults as well. Proper eating habits can do wonders for your stress level. Not only will you look and feel better, but when you properly fuel your body, you’ll have more energy to get things done. Your life will be efficient and ultimately less stressful. Eliminating refined sugar, caffeine and un-whole wheat is a terrific way to begin your new stress-free life plan.

Healing Workshops & Stress Reduction Clinics

You may want to bond over stress-relief concepts. If so, sign up for a local healing workshop. These classes are offered all around the world and can provide you with wonderful methods of controlling stress. You can often find information on them at your local health clinic.

Useful Stress Relief Devices

If you’re the type of person that tends to get a bit aggressive when you get overwhelmed, think about purchasing a squeeze reliever. These squishy balls are perfect to take your aggression out on when you’re feeling as if you need a time out. Although the concept seems quite juvenile, you’ll be shocked to notice how great it feels to squeeze one when you’re feeling out of control.

Natural Herbal Stress Management

Sure, prescription stress medications are necessary for some people. But, if you are under a normal amount of stress and are otherwise healthy you may want to forgo the chemicals and stick with herbal assistance. Herbs like St. John’s Wort, Black Seed and Chi Herbal are the perfect solution for those who’d rather take the natural route.

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