January 26th, 2011 by admin

Kitten heels are not the most flattering of styles but they are set to offer our poor feet a rest from the gorgeous yet impractical heels that we have become accustomed to over the last few months. It’s true that higher heels lengthen the leg and can contribute to a slimmer silhouette but there are ways to wear kitten heels and retain some of the glamour provided by their higher cousins. Models Direct suggest going for a minimalist style this spring, always with a pointed toe and paired with clothing that is inspired by the 50s and 60s. If you follow these guidelines you will find that the kitten heel can be a sophisticated and more comfortable alternative to the much loved high heel.

January 26th, 2011 by admin

Clogs have returned to becoming stylish and are far more popular this time around. The styling has permitted for clogs with backs and with mesh coverings. Clogs are reliable footwear and they can provide you with lots of comfort.

Women’s clogs:

Women like clogs additional than men simply due to the fact ladies adore how they could just put the shoes on and go. Those ladies who particularly like wearing sandals would really like clogs far more. They could put on clogs although retaining some portions of their ft enclosed. Clogs are ideal since you don’t have to use them only on specific seasons. You might wear clogs all all through the 12 months even should you put on or don’t put on socks.

January 25th, 2011 by admin

The 80’s have found a way to creep into the spring season, but who’s complaining? I LOVE crop tops they look amazing with skinnies, high-waisted pants leggings or jeggings– whichever you prefer! Crop tops are a piece that can be super casual or dressy if need be, depending on the fabric.

As a 2011 fashion trend the crop top is not just about exposing one’s whole stomach, but about finding elegant new ways of showing a peep of toned midriff. Yes there’s the crop top of the grunge-revival. Yes there’s the crop top of the sportswear-as-daywear trend. But there’s also the crop top as a sophisticated.

January 24th, 2011 by admin

Makeup plays a very important role in physical appearance this is why it is important to choose your makeup carefully. Makeup trends, similar to fashion trends, change every year, allowing women to be diverse with their looks and adopt a makeup that suits the current fashion trends and their personality as well. The fall/winter 2010 makeup trends are diverse, fabulous and perfect for different occasions, allowing women to have a variety of makeup styles to choose from.

Makeup can be a girls best friend if the right style is chosen and if the makeup has been properly applied, so try your best to determine which type of makeup, which colors to use and how to apply the makeup to suit your facial features best. The new fall/winter 2010 makeup trends are meant to enhance natural beauty with cool as well as warm toned makeup so try to inspire yourself from one of the following makeup styles:

Bare eyes makeup trend

Same as this summer, naturalness is highly popular and minimalism in makeup leaves its print over the new trends as natural beauty cannot be topped this year by anything else. This type of makeup can be a great solution for women of all ages, as natural beauty is timeless and passes all boundaries. To create this fabulous bare eyes makeup you need to apply a small amount of concealer and foundation just so you can have a flawless complexion. The eyes are allowed to remained bare, and a touch of lip gloss is applied to the lips. In case your eyelashes don’t reveal themselves naturally you can apply a thin coat of brown or black colored mascara, depending on the natural color of your hair. To add a touch of color to your complexion you can apply a little bit of blush to your cheeks in a rosy, peachy or brown coloration.

Bold colored lips trend

Bold colored lips can help enhance one of the most attractive parts of a woman’s body; the lips. The lips have always been considered seductive so why not put them into value with makeup?! The bold colored lips trend is actually a comeback, as this vintage style makeup has been quite popular back in the days when women began to explore their femininity to the max. A flawless complexion and a minimal eye makeup are the key to the success of this type of makeup so apply an eyeliner lightly, apply a coat or two of mascara, make sure you cover any imperfection which might cover your complexion and color your lips boldly with a red or orange lipstick.

Goddess eyes makeup trend

The eyes are thought to be the gateway to the soul in many cultures so why not make them look beautiful, by emphasizing the fabulous shape of the eyes and the eye color using makeup. Creating this goddess eyes makeup couldn’t be easier, just a touch of eye makeup being needed to create the look. Start with a flawless complexion and use an eyeliner or an eyeliner and a dark colored eyeshadow to give the eyes fabulous definition. Coat the lashes using a black colored mascara and leave the lips bare or use a nude colored lipstick to balance your look.

Dramatic/grungy style makeup trend

This type of makeup is definitely not for everyone as it seems to be inspired from the new vampire movies which have dominated this year. It seems that the dramatic/ grungy style makeup suits best women who are confident in their own skin and are not afraid to express their individuality through makeup. Bold eye makeup and bold lipstick on a flawless complexion are the key ingredients to this interesting new makeup style. Apply the makeup heavily in dark colors such as black, or brown when it comes to eyeshadow, and wine, red or brown colored lipstick for the lips.

January 22nd, 2011 by admin

Peppermint Foot Scrub

* 1½ cups Sea Salt
* ¼ cup Sweet Almond Oil
* 2 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
* 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil

* In a bowl, combine together sea salt and almond oil.
* The mixture should hold well. If it doesn’t and seems dry, add almond oil, by the tablespoon, till you get the desired consistency.
* Add peppermint oil and lavender oil. Mix well.
* Your peppermint foot scrub is ready to be used.

Rainforest Foot Scrub.

• 6-8 drops bayberry oil
• ½ cup fine-ground seas salt
• 6-8 drops eucalyptus essential oil
• ½ cup baking soda
• 1 tablespoon sunflower oil or glycerin

Combine soda and sea salt together and then mix them in the essential oils. After that, combine in the oil or glycerin.

January 22nd, 2011 by admin

Eyebrow Waxing is an easy alternative to plucking your eyebrows. Although it is advisable to get eyebrows waxed by professionals. But if you want it to do yourself, then these are few beauty tips for you to try

1) Preparing the Eyebrow

Use baby toothbrush or clean mascara wand to brush the eyebrow, so their natural shape is neatly defined. Next, apply an astringent such as witch hazel to anesthetize the sensitive skin under the brow. Workout your eyebrow by standing few feet away from a mirror, and following these simple steps…

Working out the length of the eyebrow

Hold the ruler parallel to your nose and level it with the inner corner of your eye, to work out where the brow should begin. If your eyes are close together then make gap between brows wider. If your eyes are far apart then don’t wax the start line of the brow much so that they are closer together. Mark the correct point with a dot.

Working out the curve of the eyebrow

You can work out where the highest point of the curve should be by holding a ruler from the edge of the nostril past the outer edge of the iris (colored part of the eye) and up to the eyebrow. Mark the spot with a dot.

Final planning

Link up the dots in a gentle curve to draw ideal shape of the eyebrow. This will give you a guideline for applying the wax. You should aim for a smooth arched brow that tapers slightly at the outer ends.

2) Applying the Wax

Buy a professional waxing kit – which can be warmed up in boiling water and applied with a removal applicator, and removal strips. Each product varies slightly, so read the manufacturers directions carefully.

Warm up the wax to optimum temperature and use the removal strips to apply a thin layer of wax to the growth. In order to avoid the wax dripping when it is applied, make sure that you use a removal amount of wax on the strips. Apply wax with the hair growth under the eyebrow or in the direction that the hair grows in. You don’t need to use much, and should not let the wax dry.

3) Removing the Hair

This is bit painful. Never wax above the eyebrow, always shape from below. Waxing from below the brow will widen your eyes and help to get the line even. Which will make you look younger and much more glamorous. As soon as it is applied remove the wax against the hair growth, in the opposite direction that the hair grows in. This is done by gently smoothing a piece of cotton muslin over the waxed area, pulling the skin taut with one hand, and pulling the muslin off with the other.

It is a good idea to take a little hair off at a time, especially if you have fairly thick growth. You will be surprised how much difference a little hair removal will make to your appearance.

4) The Aftermath

Eyebrow Make up tweezer

Any untidy hairs left after waxing should be plucked out by using a set of good tweezers. Apply soothing tea tree oil onto the area afterwards. Avoid direct sunlight, acid based facial treatments, and liquid makeup for several hours.

Use an eyebrow pencil or tinted brow shadow to subtly fill in any gaps, or to give the gorgeous shape emphasis, and even out the natural color tone. Even if you have bald patches or empty spaces don’t worry. Practice makes perfect, and anyway, the hair will have grown back before you know it!!

January 21st, 2011 by admin

If you have an oily skin then the abundant sebaceous glands on your face must be driving you nuts! But the excess sebaceous glands are not really that bad. They are also a blessing in disguise because the oils they produce prevent your skin from drying and keep the skin aglow and young. Common problems with oily skin are pimples, blemishes, open pores, blackheads and whiteheads. Homemade facials are easy to make, are cheap and, the best part, are completely natural. Browse through the article to get a few recipes for facials intended for an oily skin.

1) Avocado and Honey mask

Ingredients needed: 2 tbs of avocado
2 tbs of honey
1 egg yolk
Mix mashed avocado, honey and egg together and smooth it all over your face.

2) Lemon and Flour Mask

Ingredients : 4 tbs. flour
4 tbs. plain/natural yogurt
1 tsp. lemon juice
Mix all the ingredients together to make a paste and apply. This mask works well even to oily skin.

3)Pineapple And Papaya

Ingredients:

5 tsp Crushed Pineapple
5 tsp Crushed Papaya
1 tsp HoneyMix the crushed fruits in a bowl with honey.
Apply on your face and neck gently.Leave on for half an hour Wash off with lukewarm water.

4)Apple And Honey

1 x medium sized apple (any type of apple will do)

4 x tablespoons of honey (slightly warmed)

Finely grater the apple into a bowl and add the warmed honey. Mix it well and apply it to your face. Leave for 10 minutes and rinse.

5) Egg And Hazel

1 egg white
6 drops witch hazel
6 drops lemon juice

Whisk the egg white until it’s stiff, and then add the remaining ingredients. Gently apply the mixture to your face, avoiding your eyes. Leave to dry for 15 minutes or so. Rinse well with warm water.

6)Tomato Mask

Mash up a ripe tomato and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with warm (not hot) water.

January 21st, 2011 by admin

It’s official – 1970s fashion is back.To be on trend for this summer’s 70s look, a playsuit is needed.There are many options when it comes choosing the style of this one-piece garment, depending on whether you want it for work (jumpsuit) or play (playsuit).

A well-tailored jumpsuit can make a great alternative to the worksuit, if you go for clean lines in crisp fabrics such as cotton and linen.For a glammed-up evening look, wear full-length flowing jumpsuits in luxurious fabrics that shimmer and shine.

January 21st, 2011 by admin

The Spring/Summer 2011 striped fashion trend is a chic example of the still strong and respected supremacy of the traditional prints that are used in their endless variations when turning plain fabrics and tailorings into real paintings.

January 21st, 2011 by admin

A shirttail hem is traditionally cut shorter on the sides, with a longer ‘tail’ at the back. In 2011 the trend is more than just a shirttail hem, however: it’s any manner of dresses, skirts or tops that have a hem that’s shorter in front, longer in back.