We all spend a lot of time to take care of our skin. We could very easily be learning a new language or getting a certificate course in the amount of time we use to apply all those layers of creams or fret about that zit. But shouldn’t that mean we all have the most perfect and flawless skin? That never is the case. Maybe we just aren’t following the correct procedure for our skin type. To save time and energy we might just be breaking some of the most important rules. Just follow a few simple guidelines and that can make the world of a difference. Your skin care might actually work for you. One Avoid touching your face as much as possible. Our hands are dirt magnets. We touch the dirtiest of surfaces without even realizing it. Our   Read More ...

The plus sized may always complain about having to lose weight but there are scores of other girls out there who would give anything to get some of their curves. With those curves there are great ways to flatter them and look just as sexy or maybe even more than their skinny counter parts. The designs out there are so many that shopping is now really. You might not even have to try it on for size since many companies cater especially to the plus sized where the clothes are made just the right size. A cut skirts should be on every woman’s list… plus sized or otherwise. These skirts have these gentle flares at just the right places that make them very flattering to practically every figure. Shopping can actually get tough because of the huge variety out there   Read More ...

Get rid of those acne scars! Acne is one of the curses of being young. Teens normally have oily skin which only leads to persistent acne. There are many adults though that have an acne problem too but it usually is not all that disastrous as it is for kids. As we grow older, our skin normally gets drier which automatically leads to the reduction of acne. The acne is actually not all that hard to cure. Zits come and zits go, but what about those dark and ugly scars left behind? How does on e get rid of that? It can be a major problem since even the most superficial scars take forever to fade away! One can never predict the kind of acne he or she will get. It differs from person to person. Some people usually have   Read More ...

Your hair might turn green from either bad colour or from the chlorine in the water caused by too much swimming. What happens can be a major disaster. No one can stand green hair but there are ways to get rid of that green. It may come as a surprise, but, they do work. But you do need to do a test first. Just as you do a skin test, you need to do a hair test too. All products should always be tested on a small patch or else settle with going green. You should have taken those precautions before hand but now that the deed is done, here are the ways to get rid of the colour. Baking soda when mixed with ordinary shampoo produces fabulous results. Make a paste and let it be on for some time.   Read More ...

A French manicure looks great. So does a French pedicure. Bit it is not always convenient to get it done at a salon. Nor is it economical. So why don’t you consider doing it yourself at home? Self Service! It really is not all that tough. French Manicure You can’t give yourself a French manicure without removing your old nail polish. Always exfoliate. Use sugar or salt and scrub them but you have to rinse your hands really well afterwards. The exfoliation process will remove all dead skin and your hands will not only look smooth but feel really soft as well. Then use a little almond oil or some cuticle cream to your cuticles. Leave this on for a couple of minutes and push back the cuticles with a cuticle stick or a wooden stick on which you get   Read More ...

Has make up ever irritated your skin? Have you found your skin worse off than before applying that fabulous new brand of make up? You just bought a new shadow but instead of beautifying your eyes, it only leads to a terrible sty? What about the wrinkles and fine lines make up causes? Have you notices it aging your skin even quicker? What make up should mature skins and sensitive skins use then? The answer lies in mineral make up. This is made from mica, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide and other naturally occurring minerals. It is crushed and blushers, eye shadows, concealers, loose powder, and other such make up items are formed. Zinc and copper are minerals that your skin needs so this make up feeds the skin just that. The renewal of skin is promoted and prevents future damage   Read More ...

These beauty secrets will take away five years off your face. It could be your make up or could be your hair style that is making you old. As we grow older, our face changes. Skin loses elasticity and along with the contours take on another shape. The wrong make up and the wrong application can add even more years. The trick is to highlight the good points and downplay the rest. The idea is not to look like a young girl but to look great at whatever age we may be. Hair Ponytails that looked good in our twenties or may be even in our forties, now they only add to the years. Pump up the volume. Its time to colour that grey. Once the 40 mark is crossed, colour is essential. It may have looked hip in the   Read More ...

Make the most of your apple shaped body! An apple a day keeps the doctor away but what if you are cursed with a body that resembles an apple too? It’ll definitely keep the gorgeous doctors away at least. But you can look absolutely yummy even with an apple shaped body. All you have to do is avoid certain clothes like the plague and try to incorporate some new styles which will certainly make you feel and look on the top of this world. The first thing you have to remember is to not wear anything that draws attention to the areas you want to hide. Don’t ever even consider wearing a dress in a synthetic fabric. It will cling and that will just make you unhappy. Even if you don’t really have a problem with the clingy feel, people   Read More ...

When the term ‘hair types’ is heard, the types that would normally come to our mind the dry, oily, and the normal hair types. But there are not only these three types. There are actually four hair types. We have been taught how to take care of our oily hair, our dry hair and even our normal hair, but how many people actually take special care of their curly hair. Yes, curly hair is another important category of hair. All these types have another two sub types. And so does curly hair. Really curly hair is the kind that forms well defined Ss. Loops are formed and are usually springy. If stretched, it will get straightened but is prone to go back into its normal natural shape sooner or later. Contrary to popular belief, curly hair is actually fine in   Read More ...

To understand the trends of this year, it is important to look at the trends of 2007. Collaboration of Artists and Designers Designers turned to artists for help and inspiration last year. Everyone wanted an edge. The vision was there bit everything needed a little toning up. Richard Prince was sought out by Marc Jacobs. He was also helped by Takshai Murakami. The backdrops for the spring show by Prada were created by Rem Koolhaas and so were his designs used for the party afterwards. Eco Clothing Levis launched eco clothes with even recycled buttons and zips. They used natural indigo as a dye. Loomstate, Stella McCartney, Theory, Philip Lim, and Lutz and Patmos did exclusive clothing lines that were environment friendly for Barney’s. Levi’s too started an eco line in various price ranges and styles too. All the accessories   Read More ...

Do you pimple pick? What about sleeping with that war paint on? You cannot just get away by saying, “The devil made me do it!” Sure, the devil is nothing but carelessness for which we shall reap the harmful effects later on. 1. Over washing Faces are not like pots and pans. Scrubbing won’t clean them. Over washing or even using strong astringents dries the skin out and irritates it well. This is because the sebaceous glands are forced to produce even more oil. A gentle cleanser should be used twice a day and then followed up by a moisturiser. To really clean the skin use clay mask a couple of times a week. This will help to really deep clean the pores. 2. Picking Broken out skin is already bacteria infected. So picking it will only invite more bacteria.   Read More ...