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There are so many things to love about winter: the beauty of a fresh snowfall, the delectable treats we only indulge in during the holidays, the cozy warmth created by a fire in the fireplace, cuddly soft sweaters, slippers, and throw blankets. But let’s face it: the frigid temperatures and harsh winds of winter can wreak havoc with one’s skin — and with so many photos being snapped at holiday parties and family get-togethers, this is one time of year when you really want to look your best.

Winter weather can sometimes get in the way of one's fashion sensibilities. The colder weather forces women to shift from stylish layers to functional ones. Slim silhouettes are disrupted by puffy parkas. Scarves and hats put a damper on makeup and hair styling. Here are some fresh looks to keep the winter blues at bay.

Soon it will be time to winterize our wardrobe. Depending on what part of the country you live in, a fall wardrobe can be worn during the winter months. This is the season where the cold weather is based on El Nino or La Nina. No, these are not clothing items, it is a weather cycle. El Nino is the warmer side of winter and La Nina is the opposite. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that the 2018 winter months may bring warmer temperatures .

Winter is here again, which means it’s everyone’s favorite time of year—time for winter fashions. This year, there are tons of styles that will leave you absolutely speechless with delight. You can find these styles in your local shops or online. Try shopping with a coupon to get the best deal. After all, the more you save, the more you can buy to complete your winter wardrobe!

Winter layering is like an art, where you need to know the pieces that work with each other and can help you create fall looks like a pro. Sadly, most fashionistas either don’t know the ways to get things right or simply overdo it. Take a look at this practical guide that tells on how winter layers can get hotter for season and make you feel the warmth effortlessly.

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 con...

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.

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.

Winter is one season that tends to affect our skin badly. Winter tends to rob our skin of moisture and leaves us with flaky, dry and patchy skin. However there are ways to combat it with homemade beauty aids. Read through the posts My winter skin care routine , Winter skin care at home , Caring for your skin through the winter chill and other articles from the category Winter .

Taking care of your skin varies throughout the year.  What may be best for summer will no longer work in fall or winter due to factors in the environment that a woman must face. To avoid dry skin problems in the winter season, it is best to prepare during the fall season. What causes dry skin dry skin in fall to winter?

The winter season brings plenty of pleasures--twinkle lights, comfort food and plenty of fun parties. The season also brings some tough conditions for your hair, however, and the cold elements can seriously deprive your locks of shine and volume. There are some tricks you can try to get your mane back in shape, so you don't have to suffer through the colder months with hair you want to hide.

Planning a trip to the spa but worried about chapped skin and winter dryness? It’s certainly the season when a warm spa excursion will feel great, but it’s also that time when your skin is probably dry, lips are chapped, and you’re wondering if there’s anything that the spa can do to help. Of course there is. In fact, there are some great treatments which you can get at the spa which you won’t get at home. Seasonal spa treatments can help you to keep your skin looking healthy and smooth and can even protect skin from the cold, dry weather. So treat yourself to these skin saving winter treatments from your local spa or skincare center.

Whenever winter comes around some women just want to hide their hair under a hat for the duration of the colder months. This is because bad hair days are more common during winter. Split ends, dry and frizzy hair, and hair breakage can make some women be intimidated by winter weather. However, there are some things you can do to help keep your hair healthy during winter season.

With huge discounts being offered by most of the online retailers, this can be a perfect time to buy the essentials of your winter wardrobe. However, it’s difficult to stay updated on the latest trends in fashion, for those who are busy with their personal and professional lives. With so many choices available these days, men don't always know where to begin while revamping their wardrobe to beat the winter. Those who are keen on fashion may have already made a list of clothes to buy for this winter season.   There are 5 clothing items that are a must have in any man’s wardrobe.

As the old maxim goes, ‘waste not, want not.’ Here’s how you can create a new winter wardrobe from your old summer clothes. Image by:  Roberto Trm We all know we’re living in tricky financial times. Barely a day goes by without some mention of having to tighten our belts and live within our means. And with this more parsimonious perspective in mind, it makes perfect sense to apply a more frugal, waste-not-want-not attitude to our daily wardrobe – no matter what the season!

Be stylish and chic during the winter months with a few ideas to look hot during the cold snap. Image by:  Jyri Engestrom Winter is well and truly upon us. There’s a nip in the air, it’s getting darker earlier, and TV adverts are already heralding the imminent arrival of Christmas. 

Dry lips can definitely be a pain in the rear. Dry or chapped lips usually occur during winter months when the cold weather makes your lips excessively dry. Dry lips will cause your lips to crack and look unattractive and can even cause your lips to start bleeding. Too much sun can also cause dry lips because the sunrays dry up the moisture in your lips. Cold weather is not the only way you can develop dry lips. Some of the other main causes of dry lips are allergic reactions, dehydration, licking your lips too much and smoking. You can also develop excessive dry lips if you take certain medications or if your body isn't getting enough vitamins or essential fatty acids.

If you are someone who is deeply invested in staying fashionable even when the winter winds are at their worst, you'll find that it takes a little bit of effort. During the summer, spring and fall, you'll find that there are a number of ways for you to dress up when you are headed out, but during winter, you must also think about warm. If you want to make sure that you look wonderfully chic for winter, take a moment to think about what your options might be.

Bodycon dress is slick, sexy and very much short in general, which makes it perfect to wear during the summer, however; it is not essentially mandatory for one fashionista to leave off this wonderful outfit during other seasons like winter or autumn. Luckily, they can mix and match other garments with it in order to make it wearable during the chillier times. Bodycon dress is made of elastic material like spandex or lycra, therefore they fit to ones’ body really well that is another reason why it has caught the reputation of the ‘body hugging dress’. They usually end two inches above the knee, making it absolutely apt for any kind of parties to wear in. However; the dress in itself is not enough during winters, one needs some cover-ups embellishments in order to kick back that cold and look fashionable in the process as well.

If you're one of the legion of women addicted to lip gloss, you may find that you're using your many lip products a lot more during the winter, and there are a couple of reasons for this. First, your sticks, balms, and glosses may actually contain drying agents. Many women don't realize that some of the ingredients common to these products, such as camphor, menthol, and alcohol, which are added to create that cooling tingle, also cause dryness, meaning you'll use them more frequently, despite the fact that they are actually damaging your lips. And ingredients that sound useful, like aloe and vitamin E, can cause irritation for some users. Also common are fragrances and dyes that can lead to irritation, dryness, and even allergic reactions in some cases. So what can you do to combat the cold and dryness of winter weather while avoiding these many hurdles? Why not make your own moisturizing and protective lip balm?