•17 Makeup Tips To Save Money And Look Great
1. Waste not want not. Somethings can be recycled. When your mascara is all used up, don't throw the wand away. Wash it thoroughly with soap and water and use it as a lash separator.
2. For natural looking, yet lush lashes, after applying each coat of mascara, separate the lashes with an eye lash comb or a clean, dry mascara wand.
3. Before applying eye makeup, lie down with a cucumber slice over each eye for 15 minutes to reduce puffiness.
4. If a zit appears, before you hide it with...
•5 Disturbing Facts About Plastic Bags
The other day, when I went shopping for groceries, I was asked to pay for the plastic bags used to carry my purchases. I was appalled. That happened to be bring your own bag day. Many customers walked off in a huff that day. We tend to take for granted the plastic bags stores usually give their customers for free.
On hindsight, the stores which tried to get customers to bring their own bags rather than use the stores plastic bags were doing the environment a favor. Even if it meant offending...
•5 Jewelry Personality Types - Which Is Yours?
What does your choice of jewelry say about you? Let's take the black dress you might wear to a date, to a formal dinner or for a party. How would you accessorize it? Specifically, what jewelry would you wear with it?
Consider the following style types.
1. The Diva
Drama is her thing. She wears head turning signature pieces that are dramatic, but not tacky. She favors the best that money can buy. The largest gemstones, preferably diamonds, rubies or sapphires. Her jewelry feature nothing...
•5 Money Saving Tips - Anniversary Party On A Budget
Whether you are sending out 50th anniversary invitations to everyone you know or are having a private party to celebrate your 1st wedding anniversary, here are some tips to help you save costs.
1. Organizing the party.
Do you really need to hire a party planner?
Cut costs by getting a close pal or relative to coordinate the entire party.
2. Food.
Must you cater the food?
It may be cheaper to buy take out and present the food artistically on pretty plates for a buffet spread instead of...
•5 Spring Cleaning Tips For Home
Time to clean up your home. Out with the old. In with the new. Get rid of the dust and clutter for a healthier, fresher environment.
Spring Cleaning need not be a boring chore. It can be fun. Take it as a creative break. As a kid, I loved wearing a pair of soapy wet rags as slippers and sliding around the home, cleaning the floor as I went, to my mom's horror.
Okay, that might not be a good idea. The chances of slipping and getting into really nasty, even life-threatening accidents are high...
•7 Reasons Why Cubic Zirconia Rocks
Cubic Zirconia is the stylish-but-budget-conscious woman's best friend.
Look at the celebs on the red carpet, decked out in glittering jewels. Some of them may be distastefully overdone, but hey, wouldn't it be nice to be decked out in stunning jewels too? Not just a tiny little sparkles like diamond dust but decent-sized rocks.
Sparkling jewels make a blah black dress or a boring plain outfit ultra-glamorous. On the other hand, the celebs earn millions per movie. They can easily afford...
•Birthstone Jewelry - The Perfect Gifts For Women
What do you give the woman in your life?
Unless she specifically requests for one, a vacuum cleaner or a new set of pot and pans, no matter how much they cost, might well disappoint her. Practical though they may be, household gifts lack that special touch. You know the look on her face when she opens a gift she really loves. One that gives her that unexpected thrill?
You are more likely to get a genuinely thrilled response from her if you give her jewelry than if you were to give her a new...
•Business Capsule Wardrobe For A Career Woman
Going away on business?
Image counts.
Especially if you are meeting existing clients or prospects.
Looking professional means grooming is paramount. Look immaculate. Clothes should be well pressed and fall flatteringly when you move. Nails should be well kept and makeup should not be overdone.
First impressions count. The way you look, the way you carry yourself and the image you project makes a difference in the direction the meetings might take. You want to impress you contacts, don't...
•Christmas Jewelry Wardrobe For Women On The Go
Are you staying over at your parent's place for thanksgiving?
Will you be attending one party after another during the holiday season?
Are you going away on a vacation?
Don't forget to bring along your jewelry wardrobe. If you are space-challenged, you might even be able to pack your entire jewelry wardrobe into a pillbox.
Get yourself cubic zirconia diamond and gemstone earrings. These are all the accessories you need to carry along with you for your traveling wardrobe.
For one thing,...
•Clever Christmas Gifts Made From Home
What are you giving your family members ones this Christmas?
You could give dad a golf set, mom a diamond necklace, the kids the latest video games, your newly married sister a new apartment, your favorite aunt a mink coat.. if you have the cash. What if you don't?
Nothing beats home made Christmas gifts for that personal touch. On top of that, something you took the time and trouble to create with your own hands would be more meaningful to those closest to your heart. Best of all, you...
•How To Buy An Engagement Ring
You are certain she is the one.
Before you propose marriage, you need that engagement ring.
Women like it when the guys are romantic. You know, go down on one knee, take out that precious ring and propose to her. Don't forget the flowers as well. Roses are the most romantic flowers, then again, it would mean even more if you take the trouble to get her a bouquet of her favorite flowers. Some women prefer lilies. Others might prefer daisies. A handful may have hay fever, so a golden rose,...
•How to Get Rid of Pimples and Skin Blemishes
A big pimple appearing on the face the day of a big event is likely to be distressing. Pimple on your back, though out of sight, are painful. No one wants to be plagued with pimples anywhere. There is no need to suffer unnecessarily. You can get rid of pimples and with proper care, keep the breakouts minimal.
A pimple begins in a pore of your skin. A healthy pore is clean and unblocked. The problem begins when dead skin cells and oil clog up your pore. Bacteria then breeds in the mix causing...
•How To Make A Small Room Appear Larger
What do you do if your room makes you feel claustrophobic? You feel cramped in those quarters, but there isn't much you can do about it, or is there?
Windows that face the outdoors would help tremendously but there is only so much you can do about the structure of the room. The landlady may kick you out if you knock a hole in the wall to create a window, but there are other ways of bringing in the light.
Okay, before we even talk about light, is the room cluttered up?
The first thing you...
•How To Make Gift Baskets - 3 Christmas Gift Basket Ideas
It is fun making Christmas gift baskets for your dearest friends, or for those you want to impress. You know what they like and can tailor the gift baskets to meet their tastes.
1. Food gift baskets
You know the usual gift baskets. Food, wine and all that jazz.
Well, a fruit basket filled with fruit harvested from your garden would be wonderful... if the seasons permit it. If not, if you made jams and preserves from harvested fruit, these would be wonderful in the gift basket.
* Get a...
•How to Make Your Skin Fairer
Have you ever longed for fairer, brighter skin? Strange isn't it? How some very fair ladies feel they look sickly and bask in the sun for a so called healthy tan. They were healthier pale than browned because a tan is a sign of sun damage. If you are born brown, then you would be the envy of these women. Then again, the grass is always greener on the other side. Dark girls often want to be fair.
Modern technology is amazing. A pale girl can get tan skin without even stepping out in the sun....
•How to Makeover Your Bedroom Into a Spa Retreat
If your bedroom has an adjoining bathroom, take advantage of it and turn it into your personal home spa.
A spa is typically relaxing. Close to nature. The sounds of water and clean scents permeate the space.
Bring that home.
If you are renovating your home, you can go all the way by using parquet or wood for the floors and walls for that close to nature effect that is reminiscient of a spa. Use uplights and down lights to throw romantic shadows and soft, soothing light in the bedroom. Your...
•Makeover Your Wardrobe For 2008
With the new year, it is time for a new image. Time to streamline your wardrobe so that everything fits and flatters you perfectly. Make those I-have-nothing-to-wear days history. Pare down your wardrobe ruthlessly and throw out anything that does not make you look amazing.
Set aside a day, or two to try on every item of clothing you own.
Does it look good on you? Yes? Keep it. Maybe? Throw it out. No? Throw it out too.
Okay, you need not throw them into a bin. You could give them away...
•Makeup Tips - 3 Gorgeous Makeup Styles To Try For A Party
Going for a Christmas party, a new year party or a birthday party? How are you going to do your makeup?
A look at the models on the catwalks of some of the more flamboyant fashion shows reminds one of a cross between Tinkerbell and Xena, the warrior princess. You know, Amazonian height but with fairy makeup.
Now that is a look which is perfect for parties. All you need is shimmer makeup.
A point to note. Anyone above forty should avoid all out shimmer as while the shine highlights facial...
•Single Girl's Summer Guide: Packing For A Summer Vacation
Summer is the time for sun and fun. Probably water play too. On a summer vacation, you are likely to spend time by the pool or at the beach. Swimming and water sports are amongst some of the fun things to do in summer. Then there is the possibility of a summer romance.
So what do you bring along when you go on a summer holiday?
Not so much that you would hurt your back when you lift the luggage. Maybe a gallant guy might help you with your bags, but don't bet everything on that. Yes, I know...
•Slimming Fashion Tricks - Jeans, The Modern Girl's Corset
Once upon a time, all fashionable women wore corsets to define their figures and to allow them to wear the demanding dresses of their day. Corsets would cinch their waists, flatten their tummies and smooth the way for their ultra feminine dresses the natural female form would otherwise find hard to look good in. Basically, corsets give you an hourglass figure.
Boned corsets were worn by ladies in the past to make them look more slender. This corset would be laced tight by their helpers and...
•Top 3 Anti-Aging Tips Even Women Must Know
1. Use Sunblock
The sun's UV rays are the main case of premature aging in women who do not smoke and who have generally healthy lifestyles. By the way, if you do smoke, then quitting smoking should be top priority where antiaging and general health is concerned.
The sun's UVA and UVB rays damage your skin at cellular level. Sunlight damages the DNA in your cells. Though your body rapidly repairs the damage, if the damage is too much, your skin gets red and blisters form as you develop a...
•Top 3 Summer 2008 Silver JewelsThat Stand the Test of Time
Don't you hate it when the latest accessories you buy this season look dated next season?
Summer brings with it plenty of gorgeous whimsical clothes and accessories. What can you get now that is hot right now and will still be in style next year?
Jewelry is your best bet. In particular, silver jewelry which always stays in vogue.
Yes, jewelry is something you'd want your guy to get for you. Engagement rings, jewelry gifts and all are stuff a girl gets from the guy of her dreams. But you can...
•Top 5 Fashion Tips For Apple Figures For Fall 2008 Through Winter 2009
If you have a thick waist and small hips, then you have an apple shaped body. Don't envy the pear shaped girls and hourglass figures. You too can look shapely and womanly if you dress to flatter your figure and Fall 2008 through Winter 2009 fashion has plenty of outfits made just for you.
First of all, unlike a pear shaped girl or hourglass figure, an apple girl's waist isn't the narrowest part of her torso. That award goes to her ribcage. So treat the narrowest part of your ribcase as your...
•Travel Tips For Women - Packing for the Tropics
When you go for any vacation, tranvel light. Here's what you need to bring for yourself if youare holidaying in a hot, humid climate.
Clothes wise, stick to a color scheme and you'll be fine. Bright colors look fabulous in the bright light you get in the tropics. Pick 3 neutral colors and 1 bright color, or 2 brights and 2 neutrals. For example, if you look great in blues in pinks, build your travel wardrobe around bright blue, a cheerful pink gray and white. If you look better in warm earthy...
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