Best of 2014

How fast the time flies! It feels like I posted a best post roundup of the year 2013 just a few days ago. But no, a whole year has passed by since then! And yes, I did not stick to my resolution of posting more articles this year. I did mostly rely on guest posts and some of them were really good. So without much ado, I'm presenting a list of posts from the year 2014 which I really liked as well as some of the posts which became popular.



Hair
From Bad to Fab: 5 Great Quick Fixes for a Bad Hair Day

Buy the Right Hair Dryer for Your Hairstyle

Male Hairstyles: Top 10 Cool Trends For 2014

Why isn't my daughter’s hair long? - Reader's Query

4 Tips to Add Volume and Shine to Your Hair in the Cold

Home Remedies For Swine Flu

Way back in 2009-10, the swine flu pandemic had produced a real scare. The fear of contracting this respiratory illness had prompted many people to wear face masks and at that time it was quite common to bump into such masked people on the streets. (Do read Fashionable Flu masks) All sorts of preventive remedies were doing the rounds. For instance putting a few drops of eucalyptus (Nilgiri) oil on handkerchiefs and inhaling while in crowded places or taking Guduchi (Tinospora Cordifolia) / Amrutaballi herb tablets or preparing a decoction of one foot long branch of Guduchi / Giloy herb with  6-7 leaves of Holy Basil or Tulsi.

 

The epidemic wasn't as serious as  originally predicted and in most cases reported it was really mild. Only a a small number of cases resulted in serious illness and death. Mostly this happened in people with weakened immune systems, in the elderly, very young below 5 years of age, pregnant women and in those with pre-existing health conditions such as HIV, asthma, cancer etc. Recently swine flu was in the news again when a 51 year old woman succumbed to it at Sir Ganga Ram hospital in Delhi. Few more cases were also reported. There is little chance of a full-blown pandemic in near future but still the extreme cold weather can make sorts of viruses to thrive and multiply. However do keep in mind that all kinds of viruses and bacteria can attack you when your immune system is weak and abundance of such microbes in the atmosphere can also weaken your immunity. So try and build your own defenses by strengthening your immune system and try and prevent diseases as far as possible.

Budget-friendly updates for your wardrobe

So, the end of another year is just around the corner, and you decided that you will change something in the year that comes. You are going to be more responsible, to work out more, to save some money…

These are common New Year’s resolutions among all of us, but somewhere along the way we decide that we would really like to be glamorous and look good too.

Buying new clothes is something all of us enjoy, but we really should save some money too… Problem? Not anymore!

Here are a few tips on how to renew your wardrobe and be stylish and still stay on the budget.

A New Look For The New Year With The Ladies’ Hair Cuts Elisabeth Salons Offer

Another year is coming to an end and a new one holds a lot of promise; it presents the opportunity to start afresh, to take on a different approach to life, and simply feel so much better. And when it comes to the goal of feeling so much better about yourself, a new look certainly does wonders.

Custom Diamond Watches – The Perfect Gift For Women

Once again, it is the season for gift giving. And being a self-proclaimed gentleman, you are for sure on the lookout for something to give your lady love. With the tens and hundreds of items to choose from, the selection process might be hard and may take some time – in short, arduous.

Rather than wasting your time scouring the mall for a present, why don’t you take a clue from the popular adage, “Diamonds are a woman’s best friend.” Yes, this saying has proven its credibility and effectiveness over time. And if you don’t want to go for the usual diamond ring or necklace, then opt for custom diamond watches.

Ooze out your wild instinct with burlesque clothing

Whenever one dreams to have a sultry, sensuous, seductive, erotic and even seductive feminine look, the very first thing that comes to mind is the fashion of burlesque clothing. This art of clothing gives a woman a totally different look. One can go for such fashion in any sort of hard core night parties. Be it Halloween Night party, New Year eve, or whatsoever. It can also be worn at a striptease party and even at the fancy party wear. Every woman does fantasize to have an audacious and bold appeal through her dress. This sort of clothing has got no competition in fulfilling such fantasy.

5 All-Natural Energy Boosters

You have slept more than eight hours last night and yet, you feel as if you have spent that time in furniture fitting or heavily exercising. Feeling tired, you most probably cannot run your daily errands in an effective way. You are nervous and anxious, you have numerous tasks and business meetings, and, of course, you need to make sure that your children are driven to and back from school. How does one cope with so many things? The answer is quite simple – you need to somehow boost your energy. And we all know the most popular ways to do this – coffee, chocolate, energy drinks. But are they good for our health? No, not at all. This is why it is my very own pleasure to offer you some all-natural energizers that will certainly keep you wide awake throughout the day.

Winning the War against the Winter Skin Blues

We’ve all been there: just when we nail our summer skin routine, winter comes in and kicks it to the curb. The good news is—winter skincare practices are just as simple to adopt as our beloved summer ones. Read on for a few of my favorite tips and tricks for keeping my skin glowing (sans sun) during this frosty time of year.

Give your own style statement by adopting the comfort zone within yourself

Attire empowers your inner self and concealed beauty. Your confidence and personality get reflected throughout your way of dressing. If your application is not wrong to associate properly, then you are going to rock in any occasion. A dreamy, sensuous look can be possible with a unique vintage clothing dress. A traditional aroma of vintage clothing actually makes the feminine look appealing and attractive. You can notice a perfect combination between oldness and modernity. The frock pattern follows the vintage style and blouse cut follows the modern trend. There is a proverb old is gold and it also naturally happens in the world of fashion. Fashion continues with the time and sometimes it returns with glory. Every time people have accepted the trends. They have also appreciated those styles in their own way of carrying. Your style is your own statement and it can be anything. You can try vintage accessories with a modern, bold gown. The fact depends on how good you can carry it up. Your smart posture, confident behavior and bold attitude present your clothing style. It is totally up to you. A vintage cloth is as popular now as earlier. A long gown is still adorable to every woman. They cannot ignore it in any wedding or family occasion.

Foot Care: How to Prevent Foot Pain

Approximately two million Americans receive treatment for foot pain each year. It comes as little surprise. After all, many people spend entire work days on their feet. However, numerous other factors can also influence your likelihood of suffering from foot pain, such as ill-fitting shoes, bad posture and poor workout practices. All it takes is one minor injury for foot pain to disrupt your daily life. Fortunately, there are many ways you can avoid this.

5 Trends you need to follow now

So winter is finally here and we are pretty excited about it. Why? Its winter people, Christmas, New Year, hot cocoa, bonfires and all those comfy and cozy winter wears. Do you still need more reasons to love this season? However long it took Mother Nature to finally blow some cold wind, it is here and we are all up for some trendy winter vogue. The trends indicate there are all kinds of layering to experiment with every day. If we talk about the runways which have already done their work in bringing us the trends for fall/winter 2014/15 there was almost everything from leather to fur, bold prints to warm colors, all woolen to sequined sparkle; the runways offered everything. However, when it comes to following all that the fashion shows have to offer, not everyone can wear everything. There are still some trends that we can gladly embrace and bring them into our everyday clothing.