Face and Makeup Beauty Tips

Makeup has been around for centuries; even Cleopatra in ancient Egypt decorated her face. Women throughout history have regarded makeup as essential. Make up does not do magic, it only enhances the beauty that you already have.

Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, a career woman, a teenager, or a doting grandmother, here are some makeup and beauty tips for you.

Exercise and Diet
Naturally, you need to take care of your body in order to have that healthy glowing skin. Exercise and proper diet is still required. The stress that your body feels can be very much reflected on your face, so make sure to de-stress yourself. Hydration is also important, drink more than the required 8 glasses of water a day.

Follow a skin care regimen. The simplest is the 3-step method: cleanse, tone and moisturize.

Cleansing
Cleansing is the most fundamental step in facial care.

It gets rid of the dirt your face has accumulated during the day and old makeup. Cleansers come in the form of creams or lotions. Get the one that is perfect for your skin type. Never use ordinary soap as a cleanser. It has ingredients that may be harsh on your skin.

Toner
After cleaning your face, use a toner. It gets rid of residual dirt from your make up and the environment. In addition, it can help hydrate, revitalize and balance the pH of your skin.

Moisturize
The final step is moisturizing. Moisturizers keep the skin from drying out by rehydrating it. Before buying these products, make sure to read the label and stay away from products with chemicals that may damage your skin.

Note: Since cleanliness is an integral part of skin care, make sure that your brushes and sponges are clean before you apply cosmetics to your face.

Brushes and sponges can be cleaned with your regular shampoo. Also, do not use expired cosmetics - keep track of their expiration dates.

After you have completed these three steps, here are a few simple tricks to help you put on your make up and enhance the natural beauty within you.

Start by applying cosmetic foundation over your face.

Eyes
Unless you are going to a party, bare minimum is the best. You can even get away with just applying mascara to make your eyes fuller. Nevertheless, if you insist on putting on an eye shadow, go with the browns. Make sure that your eyebrows are well groomed. It gives a more polished look. To help you camouflage those dark circles around the eyes, dab on a small amount of concealer makeup, but not too much to avoid that cakey look.

Lips
If you want a long wearing lip color, try this quick tip: Outline your lips with a lip liner that is a shade darker than your lipstick. Next fill it up with your lipstick starting from the middle going out. The last touch would be the lipgloss. Just like the lipstick, apply it from the center and avoid putting it on the corners of your lip to avoid smudging. Now, you have that sexy pouty lip.

Adding a bit of cheek color/tint (stick blush) is the last and final step.

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5 Top Pregnancy Beauty Tips

Achieving a great pregnancy beauty routine need not be difficult. Our natural beauty is more often than not enhanced during pregnancy, all you need to do is make some simple lifestyle changes to make the most of it:

Drink Plenty of Water:

During your first trimester you may experience an influx of spots, this is due to a drastic rise in hormones. You may be desperate to rid yourself of them, but using your usual acne cream as part of your pregnancy beauty routine may not be advisable, so you should instead focus on clearing your spots from within. Once you get past the first trimester, water will then serve to enhance your pregnancy glow.

Water can also help reduce pregnancy stretch marks. We need to maintain a great fluid intake to enhance collagen production, which will in turn make your skin more supple, leaving it able to adapt to expansion.

Maintain Your Omega-3 Intake:

Eating 2 portions maximum of salmon per week will ensure you do not over do it on your fish intake during pregnancy and it will also enhance your pregnancy beauty.

Jennifer Lopez is famed for maintaining her fantastic skin tone through a diet that has her eating salmon regularly. Many women find that they have to abandon their usual anti-ageing routine due to the retinoid content in their chosen products, but don't fret just yet Omega-3 can help prevent wrinkles naturally. Much like water, it can also enhance that natural pregnancy glow.

Switch Moisturisers:

By switching from your usual moisturiser to a pregnancy moisturiser you are keeping your beauty routine safe. Try one from the Burt's Bees range, their all over body moisturiser can really provide you with an enhanced glow.

Moisturising is essential to preventing pregnancy stretch marks, hydration is the key!

Yoga:

Yoga routines designed for your child bearing year will help keep you supple, maintaining your natural pregnancy beauty and preparing you for labour. Yoga can prevent stretch marks, maintain muscle tone and prepare your pelvic floor for your impending childbirth. It can also be used during labour as a pain management technique.

Balance Your Nutrition:

It goes without saying that you should maintain a balanced and healthy diet for optimal foetal development and maternal health. A balanced diet throughout your child bearing year will ensure your skin stays clear and glowing, it will prevent you from putting on unnecessary pregnancy weight and it will keep your hair super shiny.

So maintaining a great pregnancy beauty routine does not always mean having to put in extra effort, all you need to do is make a few changes to your usual lifestyle and you will be looking gorgeous with that bump in no time.

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Men's Fashion Tips For All Occasions

Today, unlike in the past, men too pay a lot of attention to looking good and presentable at all times like women and they do not feel apologetic about it. Let us have a look at what tips can be had for men's fashion for all occasions.

It is better to have a little common sense, pick up the right tips and importantly choose something that gels with your personality rather than being focused on what other people are wearing - after all, what you select should enhance your personality and not diminish it.

It would do good to look at yourself in the mirror after dressing up and see who you look. You could also take the advice of people whom you trust such as your wife, your parents or even your children or friends. You could also go through various men's fashion magazines to pick up the latest trends - after all, it would be great if people perceive you as one who is in touch with the latest trends in men's fashion.

Apart from what you wear how you carry yourself, it is also very important for you to have the confidence to go with your choice of clothes.

Blazers are like jackets but which are brought separately from your trousers. If you choose a few good, smart blazers (the convenient colors would be black and navy blue) with classy, shiny, golden buttons, it would look very nice with the correct choice of trousers - for instance, a navy blue blazer would look very smart with beige trousers. It is not necessary that the shades should always be similar - sometimes, an appropriate contrast would also make you look really smart (like what has been described above).

Sport coats are less formal as compared to blazers but can also look very nice. Worn with leather shoes, will make you look a little more formal as compared to wearing them with sports shoes - it depends on what the occasion is. If you wish to be bold you choose a purple satin sports jacket whereas if you wish to be a little less flashier then you can opt for a beige colored sports jacket with brown trousers. Sports jackets are normally worn with tapered dress shirts and jeans.

In the world of men's fashion, classic suit jackets are not stand-alone unlike blazers -they usually come with a pair of trousers which are made of the same fabric and color. The common colors would be navy blue, tan, grey, black and olive green. Normally, there would not be patterns on the suits but if there are they would be quite subdued, not very prominent - pinstriped, herring bone or windowpane - the reason behind this is that normally a suit is worn for a formal occasion and it would be better to look as businesslike as possible.

For really smart look for an important occasion, it would be appropriate to select a suit of navy blue color, with good quality black leather shoes, a leather belt with a gold buckle, gold cufflinks and a golden watch. This should help you to stand out. Your hair should be well combed, you must have had a good shave and it would be difficult for you then not to be noticed.

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Beauty Tips From Picasso

Art is the elimination of the unnecessary, said Pablo Picasso, and I wonder about symmetry being unnecessary to him. Picasso is one of those artists who has made a wild and important impact on the world of art, and yet, I will quickly admit that I dont always understand what is so great about painting a woman and putting both her eyes on the same side of her face, her lips down on her chin and her right cheek up on her forehead. What is he trying to say, I wonder?

My little son is an artist through and through. By three years old, he was creating things at his art table in 3D, and I knew that paper and crayons would only be his medium for a short time. I had a feeling he would be on to bigger and bolder art very soon. I had no idea that he would skip right over woodworking, or just cut and paste, and move directly to metal work. That is what he did. He is a welder, and finished his first major welding project a metal workbench with adjustable legs so it can grow taller as he does before he lost his first tooth. His dad and he work out in their garage with all sorts of safety equipment, but also with sparks flying almost as fast and furious as their vivid imaginations.

When he was only four or five years old, my son became obsessed with Picasso. Honestly, the only thing he knew about him was from a tiny line in the childrens movie by PIXAR, Toy Story. There is a scene where the Mr. Potato Head character puts all his parts on in the wrong place, strikes a pose and says, Look, Im Picasso. When the pig says, I dont get it, Mr. Potato Head retorts fiercely, Uncultured Swine!

That was it that was all it took, and my artist son started drawing faces with the nose on the chin or the lips down on the neck. He did Picasso cut and paste. He did Picasso paintings. My folks started buying art books for children that would give him a little background on who Picasso was and the types of art he created.

One time, when he was in a classroom situation where all the kids were doing puppets and theyd been told where to put the eyes, where to put the upper lip on the folding paper bag, and where to put the lower lip so that it would actually form a workable mouth; my son experimented with his Picasso fascination and put the lips in a creatively alternate place. When the teacher tried to correct him, he looked straight at her, and in his tiny voice, told her that his lips were exactly where he wanted them. He was doing a Picasso puppet, he said. She took a step back and smiled. Clearly, she understood that there is no right or wrong when dealing with a true artist.

When I consider that Picasso felt that art was the elimination of the unnecessary, I become more and more intrigued by what he was trying to say. In our beauty obsessed world, could we take a clue from Picasso and not worry if we dont look like the woman on the cover of a fashion magazine? How many of us can actually compete if that is the measure of true beauty? Arent we better off to eliminate the unnecessary and burdensome aim for outward perfection, and instead fine-tune the areas of our heart that bring us most the most joy, that fill our eyes with a light from within the moment we speak? Inner beauty is what fills the eyes and face with radiance anyway!

How odd, that I can find beauty tips from Picasso! But here it is, October 25th, his birthday, and I think he understood women and beauty and fashion better than most of us. He would focus on an eye and paint it beautifully. He wouldnt care exactly where it went, as long as it was captivating. He would focus on the curve of a hip, the curve of an eyebrow, the lobe of an ear. All of these things can be beautiful on a woman. All of these things can also make us think we are not good enough, if we dont have all the curves in what we think are the right places. We can stress about whether the dimensions are right, or if the symmetry is as it should be.

Picasso revolutionized art. The Beauty World could use a revolution! I say, have a Picasso day! Lets focus on the things that are beautiful, and not worry so much about the whole picture. Lets wake up to our inner artist who can see beauty in the most upside down or backwards places. Lets smile because we can see our various parts as out of alignment with the worlds standards of beautiful as they may be as works of art in their own right! Happy Birthday, Picasso, and Thank You!

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HAIR AND YOUR HEALTH 

 

Hair is a woman's crowning glory. When it starts to fall at alarming rates it becomes a cause of incessant worry. Many believe that baldness occurs only in men but this is incorrect. 

Ignoring hair loss can be a big mistake because hair is an indicator of health and losing your tresses might mean there is some imbalance that needs attention. Dermatologists believe that hair loss can be treated in most of the cases with timely medical help.

What is hair loss? 

Shedding 50 to 100 hairs is a part of the normal hair cycle. But if you are seeing a gradual thinning of your mane or bald patches on your scalp, consult a dermatologist.

What are the causes? 

If you have diffused thinning all over your scalp, you might have androgenetic alopecia. Hormones are the culprit. There can be an increase in male hormones and other imbalance related to ovarian cysts, pregnancy, birth control pills and menopause. Heredity factors might also have a role in it. 

If your hair growth goes in to a resting phase, yours might be a case of telogen effluvium. Child birth, malnutrition (iron and protein deficiencies), crash dieting, surgery, infection or extreme stress can cause a lot of shedding of hair. 

If you are losing hair in patches, it is called alopecia areata. This happens when the hair roots are attacked by your immune system.

Other reasons for hair loss include:

Medication
Chronic illness like renal and liver problems
Pulling your hair through regular braiding and ponytails
Thyroid disease
Improper hair treatments with repeated use of chemical colors or incorrect way of applying hair cosmetics.

How can it be treated? 

The good news is that most cases of hair thinning can be reversed or stopped with medical help. 

When hair loss follows temporary events, it will grow back after you pass that phase. Stress, pregnancy, disease, medication are some of the examples of such temporary events. 

If your hair is thinning out because of an underlying protein or iron deficiency, it will grow back when you take a proper diet or supplements. 

In cases where tress trauma is caused by hormonal imbalance, dermatologists may prescribe estrogen and progesterone pills or creams. Birth control pills with low androgen levels are also given in a few cases. But a thorough medical check-up is required before taking these treatments. 

If you are losing hair in patches, your doctor might give you topical treatments like ketoconazole to treat any underlying fungal infection. 

Many a times dermatologists may not be able to help you regrow your hair. In the case of thyroid disease, you might not see your tressing making a comeback even after taking thyroid medication. However, your doctor might be able to stop further hair loss. 

There are many companies peddling hair loss cures. Don't let these magical cure companies mislead you with their before-and-after pictures and guaranteed hair regrowth. The solution to your lost tresses does not lie outside. By taking a good look at your body basics you will not only treat your hair but also find a cure for the silent ailments that are attacking your health.

 

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Fashion Tips: Buying Clothes for Shorter Men

When it comes to clothing, men can have a hard time; there is little out there by way of fashion tips and style advice, for example, do you know how to dress for your body shape? Do you know which colours and styles of men's clothing suit you? Well, if you are looking for information regarding how to dress for your body type, then look no further. Here, we will consider the kind of clothing that suits shorter men.

In order to look your best, you need to understand which clothes suit your body shape and your complexion; which materials are most flattering, and which to avoid. By reading this article, you will be well prepared for your next shopping trip, and also know which of your current clothes needs to be taken to the local charity shop!

A short body shape for a man is anywhere below 5'7", the frame is largely irrelevant as short men can be slim or stocky; nonetheless, the advice outlined here holds true.

For any individual, the ‘right' clothes are always those that accentuate positive features, and downplay the perceived negatives.

Short men are actually very lucky when it comes to buying men's clothing, because trousers and tops can always be shortened to fit – so a bonus already! A great tip for choosing clothes if you are a shorter male is to opt for an East Asian brand, such as Issey Miyake or Sanyo Shokai, as they manufacture clothing with smaller men in mind.

Tops:

Choose tops that deflect attention from the torso. In order to do this, purchase tops that have a somewhat interesting collar, such as a shirt. Never buy a v-neck if you want to appear taller, as they accentuate the torso area and enhance its qualities, so if short, short will be the impression conveyed.

Try not to tuck shirts in, unless in a formal situation.

When buying coats, opt for styles with a shorter cut, ideally, they should just reach the small of your back.

Trousers:

The most important consideration is fit. Well fitting clothes project an air of sophistication and taste.

Men's clothing must be tight, but not skin-tight, ensure that there is no bunching – places that are prone to bunching are the crotch area, the knee area, and the ankle area. When trousers bunch around the ankles, this gives the impression that a person is smaller than they actually are, the ideal is for the hemline to rest gently upon the shoes.

Angular cuts are best, so no frayed edges! A fringe effect also gives an impression of shortness.

In terms of cut, choose a higher waist trouser, in a straight-cut, if your legs are relatively longer than your torso, but a low-rise waist trouser, in a straight-cut or boot-cut, if your legs are relatively shorter than your torso.

Accessorising

When choosing accessories, choose simple designs so as not to appear too ‘weighed down', too many accessories and you will appear over whelmed. Go for slim and short designs, so, for example, with ties, opt for a skinny tie that finishes near the belly button.

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Women Style: Fashion Tips For Women

The noted philosopher and politician Aristotle once stated that women are one of the most creatures of god.

And for "you" creatures that look in bold, beautiful, smart and intelligent packaging and transport yourself is of utmost importance. Variable depending on a shape and size or entire body shape and color, etc, right here are some tips for packing and transport namely fashion tips for women.

But just before embarking on these tips to build you smarter, beautiful and bold actually you desire to know what's in fashion for women, specifically if you will be a little a lot more cautious about their seems and appearance.

Fashion For Women

Women are directly related to fashion. It would be fair to say that fashion is synonymous in the term woman. It is something more than wearing clothing. If you are a city of beauty, fashion trend and variety need to go well and that includes in advance. A few of the causes that determine your fashion statement are body, color, comfort, and my opinion.

So beautiful ladies, arrive on, lets have an notion of your body, skin color and, following all, your comfort level.

Body Frame you will be a plump woman, if so, try to avoid sleeveless cuts. Pick dark color clothing instead of lighter shades. Or prefer on the amount of dull colors like dull blue or dirty blue. Should you use small print and vertical line prints, you will seem thinner. Should you have extra weight in you, avoid Kota sarees and cotton sarees and stick to Chiffon and Georgette Sarees.

Choose beige or yellow, if you might be a media property. If the jumpers, proof nets, due to the fact they're a very good help disguise physical flaws.

Thin women, cheer up, you'll appear beautiful in any color ranges. All colors and shades will likely be run more than you. You'll be able to also try over a sleeves, deep cuts, and blouses attached.

Skin Tone- Should you have a fair complexion, gold with a blend of copper will make you cold. In case you are a medium / wheatish, select shades of cinnamon mixture of white, beige and gold. If you have dark skin, prefer to engage in golden copper shades.

Personal Attitude and Level of comfort- Your attitude and level of comfort is very essential to each the appearance and meaning of clothing. Should you wish to keep a cosmopolitan mentality, but I do not feel incredibly comfortable to wear western, try Indo Western countries. A mixture of Indo West must add a lot more charm inside your personality. Boat neck blouse saree using a motor is genuinely for a shy and introverted. Bold essentially the most thing is to pick a sleeveless high-necked shirts and belts can be.

So whatever your frame and skin tone or how bold is your personality, fashion is for you, LADIES.


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