How Plastic Surgery has Become the Latest Beauty Trend

With the constant pressure from society to always look your best, it can be hard when you feel as though your appearance is not up to today’s standards. Dieting and exercising just are not enough to make the big change you want sometimes, so what else can you do? Lately, plastic surgery has become relatively ubiquitous, as more and more people are going under the knife to improve how they look.

Skin Tan – No More a Worry

Ice cream melts in seconds. Yeah! Its summer time folks! The time, you get flashing dark and light stripes on skin after basking in the sun. Exposure to sunlight for some hours makes your skin look dark (Suntan) and even dry sometimes. Beware if you end up with Suntan, it’s going to be an arduous task to bring back your normal skin tone. Some use fairness cream that contain bleach, which can be harmful to your skin in long run. Here are a few natural and effective home-made remedies that helps get rid of sun tanned skin:

6 Confidence Tricks for Pregnancy Blues Days

Being pregnant is a wonderful, fulfilling, enriching experience. However, some days you feel tearful and blue, no matter how much you love and want your baby. Not even your partner’s cuddles can make it a little bit better.

Some women suffer from depression during pregnancy. If that’s the case, you might need to seek for some expert advice. If instead you’re just having some pregnancy blues, it’s probably all the hormones’ fault and it’s all good, you’re going to be all right.

4 Home Remedies for Gray Hair That Really Darkens and Adds Color Back to Your Hair

Nobody wants to be reminded that they are getting old. However, for some people they are reminded every time they look into the mirror and see a head full of gray hair. Gray hair isn't life threatening or anything to be ashamed of, but it can be embarrassing for people who want a much more youthful look.

5 Beauty Tips to Enhance Photoshoots

Getting ready for the camera lenses in your next photo-shoot might seem difficult. Whether you are taking family photos or you are having school photos done, there are a few beauty tips you should keep in mind. 

 

There are a lot of things you can do to make yourself photogenic but here are some of the top tips you will find to get yourself ready for the day.

 

So without much ado, I present to you  beauty tips too enhance photoshoots.

Ten Training Tips to Manage Your Exercise Routine in Busy Life

Many people are complaining about their weight and size. It is because they do not have time to exercise because of their busy life. Being overweight is not healthy, which is why it is important to know the workout training that will fit a busy life.  Although there are multiple priorities that we need to handle everyday, we should not compromise our health.

A shelf as a nail polish organiser

Nail polishes have always been the most interesting part of the make up. When women paint their nails it can save a combination they are wearing, or destroy one. Nails may be small but they are visible and very important part of fashion.

The great thing about nail polishes is that there is a great offer in colors, shades, effects and even in care. That is why almost every woman has a collection of nail polishes, and not just few, but more than 30 or 50 pieces.

The problem with this amount of nail polishes is their organization. The perfect solution it would be to put them somewhere you can see them and pick easily the one you want to wear today and that is a nail polish organizer.

Enjoying summer with Oh-So-Cool Linen

Sometimes, nothing feels worse than being unable to cool off during a sweltering summer day. Try as they might, maybe that air conditioner and iced tea just aren’t doing the job. It’s time to take a look at what you’re wearing; hot clothing might be the culprit that’s leaving you so uncomfortable when you should be out enjoying the sun. Looking for something lightweight that’ll let you keep your cool when the weather heats up? Turn to linen to amp up your fashion consciousness and maintain your comfort level in the process.

How to Do a Great Smokey Eye

It’s a Saturday morning and you just feel like playing with your makeup; the facecloth and makeup remover is close by. It’s time to have some fun with some color! Think about a special occasion that’s coming up, and get ready to Go Glam!

This first photo shows a beautiful golden hue for the base, paired with a deep jewel tone of eggplant (or purple) for the top layer. Pay attention to what tones pair best with your eye color, and have some fun with it!

Was This Tested on Animals or Not? Decoding the Confusing Labels

Like most people, I feel that it's wrong to blind and poison animals in order to test cosmetics, especially when superior non-animal test methods are readily available. So I buy only cruelty-free makeup and personal-care products. But going into a store and trying to pick out what is tested on animals and what isn't is about as easy as getting up at six in the morning to work out. Europeans have it easy. The European Union just banned sales of cosmetics that were tested on animals anywhere in the world. Problem solved. But on this side of the pond, we are still turning bottles and packages around in our hands, squinting confusedly at the fine print and giving ourselves crow's feet that we will soon need non-animal-tested wrinkle cream for. So, to save a few dollars on retinol, I researched the various product labels. Here's what I found.

Goodbye Panda Eyes...Hello Gorgeous Eyes!

It has been estimated that approximately 125 million people worldwide wear contact lenses.  With that in mind coupled with the complexity of our eyes, it is time to take note and ensure that we are looking after our eye health as best we can, to ensure that we retain good vision throughout our lives.  Furthermore, whilst many people opt for contact lenses over glasses, this can make applying make-up more challenging.  With these quick, simple and practical tips you can say goodbye to streaming, watery, bloodshot panda eyes forever.

How does Culture Influence Fashion?

You don’t have to be involved in the fashion industry to know that it’s very fast paced and constantly changing. Each season fashion designers and stylists have to be one step ahead of the trends, working out what their consumers and clients will want to wear day in and day out.

But how do they do this and how do they find their inspiration?

Hair Rehab

Photo Credit: Helga Weber

The hair on your head should be treated with love and respect, after all, it can be years old in some cases. However, with day to day environmental factors it can be hard to keep your hair in tip top condition. Here are eight tips to get your hair back on track again if it needs a little bit of TLC.

How to amp up your party look with hair accessories

Getting ready for your next party means more than just an outfit. It means getting your hair just right. This is easy to do with a few accessories that you can find. You can accent your look you have or change it completely. The choice is up to you. There are extensions, wigs and temporary hair color that can help you to change your look for the event at hand.  You can find great party wigs or hair care products at Pauls. They can help you to find the perfect look for any party, event or your next night out. Here are a few things you can use to make your look different, depending on what event you are headed to.

Beautify Your Eyes: Choose from Jet Black Eyes, Long Lashes, Shimmery Eyelids...

Eyes are indeed the most important and beautiful organ we have. What is world to us without our beautiful pair of eyes? All the knowledge, beauty, vision, sense, and sensibility are the functions of our eyes. We must take good care of our eyes lest they may fail you if you are lax.

Since eyes are our most beautiful assets, we must leave no stone unturned to keep them healthy. And why not flaunt this lovely pair each of which gleams with love or ire when somebody looks at them. Your eyes tell a lot about you and how you feel about others. To make them more expressive and emotive, you can do a great deal to groom them with good makeup skills and products.

Aftershave Balm vs. Moisturiser

What should you put on your skin after a shave - Aftershave Balm or Moisturiser?  It’s a topic of endless debate among men who are looking for the best solution to dry and irritated skin following a shave.

Shaving can cause skin irritation in a number of ways; it disrupts the top layer of your skin, and can cause razor burn or razor bumps.  Razor bumps are particularly unsightly, itchy, and sometimes painful.

Is it better to use aftershave balm or moisturizer?  Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each and also consider the underlying assumption which is driving the question.

5 Steps to Becoming an Egg Donor

Becoming an egg donor is a fairly complicated process, but donors often find it very rewarding. Before you decide to become a donor, you should know what the process entails. That way, you know more about the qualifications and steps.

Step #1 Fill Out an Application

Image via Flickr by jeffk

Long Luscious Locks? Not if You Fall for These Myths

Many women will go to any lengths, no pun intended, to grow long, luscious locks. Once hair is shorn, it can feel like forever before it grows back. Unfortunately, there are many myths that surround hair. Not the least of which involve tips and tricks for growing longer hair more quickly. If you hope to have gorgeous tresses in the future, don't fall for these five myths:

5 tips for creating custom tattoo designs

A tattoo is meant to be personal. Many people choose to get them in order to mark a specific point in their lives, or illustrate a certain belief. If you are going to get a tattoo, then you will want to make sure that it is unique to your own style. There are a lot of generic tattoo designs that can still look quite good, but if you want to get something that stands out you will need to put a bit of thought into it. This is going to mean having a look at different designs and see which ones strike a chord with you.