Pampering With Pleasure

2012-07-03T21:16:00.002-05:00

HERBAL HOMEMADE BODY WRAP
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METHOD:
To make a herbal body wrap, make some herbal tea - organic chamomile tea is great for body wraps. Fill your sink with hot, strong herbal tea and soak an old sheet in the tea. Wring out as much tea as you can and then wrap the hot sheet around your body, leaving your head and arms uncovered.
Wrap enough plastic wrap around the sheet to hold it in place. The wrap should be firm enough to keep the sheet against your body, but not so tight that it's constricting in any way.
Lie down on the old towels you placed on your air mattress or in the bath tub and wrap these around the plastic wrap as well. Set a timer for 20 minutes and then simply relax while the body wrap does its work. Remember to take regular sips of water during your wrap.
When your 20 minutes is up, unwrap yourself and rinse off in a warm shower.

Lets look at Lips!!

2010-10-07T18:58:00.000-05:00

8.5 million lipsticks were sold in Australia last year.

Lipsticks are the most popular cosmetic, used by an amazing 88% of all women.

Of women that wear lipstick, and that’s nearly all of them, 47% own seven or more shades.

Lipstick is most often purchased on impulse as fee good item, in fact lipstick sales went up after sept 11th. The economy in general may have been depressed but woman were out there giving themselves and easily accessible treat.

Beige / Brown is the most popular lip colour.

The above statistics are all fascinating facts sure to be hot dinner party conversation……

Lipstick Tips

FOR VERY DARK OR BRIGHT COLOURS

Try applying your matching lip liner after lipstick. The colour will stay put this way, and create a clean line.

FOR A FRESH, SHEER LOOK from your stronger or more intense lipstick colours apply a layer of lip tint underneath your lipstick, instead of on top.

WANT TO GLISTEN

Apply Lip Tint by itself – no lip liner

LIPS LOOK TIRED

Red isn’t always the best wake-up call for lips. Try a subtle neutral colour and add some Lip Tint.

LIP LINER PENCILS

Never go more than half a shade darker than your lipstick when choosing lip liner. A darker line around the lips will tend to make the lips recede.

LOOKING FOR A POUT

Glass will always make the lips look fuller. A little Lip Tint, or white Eye definer in the middle of the lips will emphasise the pout.

THICKEN THIN LIPS

Always keep your lips well moisturised and avoid dark, matte colours. Use a lip pencil to line the lips just outside your natural lip line.

I would love to hear your thoughts on how lipsticks work for you and how many you own!

Homemade body scrub recipes you can make at home with simple sugar and salt ingredients. - Perfect for skin exfoliation

2010-04-28T00:47:00.000-05:00

Body scrubs have always been a beauty must. Cleopatra's slaves rubbed her down with granulated honey and myrrh, an upscale version of the scrubs of pumice, barley hulls and goat's milk used by lesser Egyptians of the day. Body scrubs have proliferated lately, with recipes including grains, nut shells, sea shells, salts and other minerals scrape-scrape-scraping away the layers and leaving fresh, new skin behind.

It is so simple to make your own body scrub
You may have noticed that you're paying a lot of dough for a handful of scrub. Read the ingredients: you're paying for sexy packaging! Most scrubs contain salt, sugar or nut shells and you can buy any of those things for well under fifty cents a pound. But the seven ounce coconut scrub from The Body Shop sells for $17. How long does it take to use up less than one cup of body scrub? Not long!

You choose the natural ingredients to exfoliate
Make your own body polish! Choose your favorite fragrances, control the granularity of the scrub, avoid ingredients that you may be allergic to, and create a big potful of body polish with about $10 worth of ingredients. Or you can make a cupful for under a dollar and decide if you like the recipe. It's a breeze: you'll need a spoon, a bowl, and a container for storage.

Sugar as the Exfoliating Ingredient
Try it sweet. Sugar isn't as harsh as ground nut shells: it melts fast when it hits moisture, so if your skin is delicate, you're probably not going to over-scrub it. The other benefit is the fact that sugar, unlike pumice, ground shells and other insoluble ingredients, will melt instead of sticking in your bathtub drains. Here's what you need to make a large batch:

Homemade Sugar Body Scrub Recipe
8 Cups turbinado (raw) or light brown sugar
1 ½ to 2 Cups avocado, untoasted sesame oil or jojoba oil
½ to 1 Cup apricot or peach kernel oil
essential oil (we used ginger and vanilla)
honey for smoothing the texture

If you use turbinado, you will probably want more oil because turbinado has a coarser texture than light brown sugar. Turbinado, being a specialty ingredient, also costs a lot more than brown sugar. You can use either form of sugar, just make sure that with the brown sugar, you're keeping a careful eye on the liquid ingredients so your scrub doesn't dissolve into a thin paste. Use honey only if you find your scrub is too dry, or just increase the amount of oil you use instead. Mix oils into the sugar slowly, stirring to keep the consistency smooth, and stop when you can form the mixture into a slightly wet ball without it dripping through your fingers. Add the essential oils last: they are for fragrance, not moisture, and you'll only need a few drops—maybe eight—to get the aroma strong enough. Never use "fragrance oils"—they are chemical fakes that have never been near a plant and can cause irritation or even allergic symptoms. Instead, make sure to use essential oils, which are the true plant oils expressed by pressing or by steam distillation from the actual plants. Before choosing an essential oil, make sure that it is considered to be good for the skin—some essential oils are irritants and are meant for other purposes. Some skin friendly oils include rose, rosemary, lemon, mandarin, lavender and chamomile.

Salt to exfoliate your skin
Salt recipe. In this body scrub, you can substitute 8 cups of coarse or kosher salt for the sugar in the recipe above. The nice thing about do it yourself scrubs is that you can then vary the ingredients to make your own favorite scents. Instead of essential oils, you may decide to add cocoa or coffee for a chocolate or mocha body scrub. Add vanilla; your scrub will smell fantastic. Here's how:

Salt Scrub Recipe
8 Cups coarse pickling or Kosher salt.
2 Cups avocado, untoasted sesame oil or jojoba oil
1 Cup apricot or peach kernel oil
1 Cup unsweetened cocoa or ¼ Cup freeze dried coffee crystals
2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
honey for smoothing the texture

When you make your own scrubs, you can afford to use the best ingredients. Add a handful of ground dried white tea leaves to your body scrub and follow it up with natural cucumber extract for a soothing, summery fragrance. With some practice, you'll understand how to make practically any scrub you want. And they make terrific gifts: buy some pretty jars and labels and package your own recipes for your friends!

Treatments for Preventing and Healing Dry, Cracked Feet & Heels

2010-04-28T00:41:00.000-05:00

It’s the end of your day and as you remove your shoes you are once again met with dry cracked feet. They not only feel scaly and painful, but they also look like you’ve been walking on razor blades! No matter how rough and callous your feet currently are, this does not have to be the fate of your feet forever. There are five steps you can follow to learn how to heal your dry cracked feet and prevent them from drying out in the future.

Treatment for Dry Cracked Feet
The first step for at-home treatment is to wash or soak your feet everyday in lukewarm water and a mild soap. You can add a soothing foot product to help condition your feet if you choose. Dr. Scholl’s and Burt’s Bees offer great medicated moisturizing products. However, if you’d rather use items from the kitchen, mixing one cup of honey with a gallon of water and soaking ten to fifteen minutes can drastically improve the moisture in the skin. Honey is also a natural antiseptic and is a safe cure for cracked or bleeding skin. Be careful not to use the pumice stone too vigorously on your cracked feet as it may make them worse.
Second, you’ll need to dry your feet well. Pay close attention to the skin in between the toes. If this area is not dried properly it can create a breeding ground for bacteria and lead to infection. Pat the feet and do not rub harshly or you can cause more damage!

Next, apply a foot cream, lotion or foot ointment. There are many lotions available offering moisturizers such as Vitamin E, shea butter, aloe and more. These are often helpful for dry, but not severely dry skin. Podiatrists and diabetic specialists often recommend a foot cream such as O’Keeffe’s working feet cream. This cream is not greasy, hypoallergenic, has no odor and contains no oil or alcohol. It helps replenish the skin with glycerin and protect the skin with paraffin. These ingredients help to sooth, hydrate and repair the skin tissue of the feet.

Try a Home Remedy
There are also home remedies available which are said to soothe. For instance, mixing baby lotion with spearmint and eucalyptus oil is a known remedy. It is said to create a “super lotion” which sooths, heals and smells fresh. Other natural remedy moisturizers include almond oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil and coconut milk. You can try the moisturizer of your choice to see which works best for you.
The fourth step requires you to put on clean, white cotton socks. The cotton helps to whisk away moisture while the colorless material prevents any dyes from irritating the skin. Many people choose to put their socks on at bedtime and wear them overnight for enhanced moisturizing. When you wake up your feet will feel as if you got a spa pedicure overnight!

Finally, be sure to check your feet everyday. Look for cuts or blisters and treat them promptly. Keeping your feet clean and applying moisturizer is an excellent way to care for your feet. You can also insure foot health by eating a diet rich in Vitamin A, which promotes skin health. Foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes, kale, spinach and pumpkin are all excellent sources.

In addition to the foods you eat, the amount of water you drink is important as well. Drinking six to eight glasses of water can help to keep your skin, soft and subtle naturally. The main causes for severe dry skin or xerosis (as it is known medically) is often dehydration, Vitamin A deficiency or diabetes. You do not have to suffer from dry cracked feet or feet fissures! Simply follow the steps above and you’ll be kicking up your heels with happiness.

How to Get Rid of Scars on Legs

2009-10-11T14:50:00.000-05:00

Scars can be incredibly difficult to remove. To remove or greatly reduce the appearance of a leg scar most effectively, treat it immediately. You can treat scars in many different ways: For best results, try store-purchased products (ointments, creams and patches), herbal remedies or surgical procedures.

Instructions

Step 1 Apply cocoa butter, one of the most inexpensive scar remedies, to your legs. Available in a variety of different formulas, cocoa butter promotes elasticity and moisture retention in the skin. Apply cocoa butter to leg scars several times daily in a massaging motion. Repeat this process until the scars are no longer visible.

Step 2 Apply Mederma gel to leg scars. Mederma, a topical gel, is highly effective at removing new and old leg scars resulting from burns, acne, surgery or injuries. Onion extract, one of the main ingredients in Mederna, acts as an anti-inflammatory agent, regulating the formation of collagen in a scar. Massage mederma on leg scars 3 or 4 times daily for up to 6 months.

Step 3 Vitamin E plays a very important role in general skin care. Massage a Vitamin E--enriched lotion onto your leg scar several times a day. Continuous massage helps break down scar tissue, while Vitamin E encourages collagen production in the skin. You can purchase vitamin E in liquid form and massage it onto your skin.

Step 4 Get microdermabrasion treatments. Microdermabrasion, in which you spray tiny crystals over the scarred skin area, can drastically improve most leg scarring. It's a nonsurgical procedure that works on all skin types and complexions without leaving scars or skin discoloration. Skin typically recovers within 24 hours. This gentle abrasion technique removes the damaged outer layer of skin and exfoliates and rejuvenates the skin.

You can either purchase Microdermabrasion systems and kits for use in your home or receive the treatments at a doctor's office or spa. Microdermabrasion works best on superficial leg scarring.

Step 5 Use silicone. Silicone, available in sheets or as a gel, is especially effective for thick leg scars. Apply the silicone gel and sheets to the affected area for a minimum of 12 hours each day. Over time, you will notice that scars have become flatter, lighter and less noticeable.

How to Keep your Belly Button Clean All Year Long

2009-09-01T22:58:00.000-05:00

Belly button is an exceptional feature of a female body, and is considered an object of sexual appeal in many cultures. Keeping the navel area clean is just as important as washing hands or feet. If your belly button is pierced, it is essential to clean the skin and navel accessories regularly. By following these easy steps, you can have a healthy looking belly button all year long.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
Wash cloth or Tissues,
Cotton Swabs,
Vitamin E Oil,
Moisturizing Lotion.

Step 1
After shower using washcloth, clean your belly button inside out with soap & water.

Step 2
Wipe the area with a dry cloth or tissue.

Step 3
Slightly soak a cotton swab in Vitamin E oil.

Step 4
Gently rub the belly button skin using the swab - inside and outside.

Step 5
Keep your hand pressure firm on the swab. You don't want to rub your skin too hard.

Step 6
Once you see your belly button looking clean, wipe off the oil with a cloth

Step 7
Gently massage the belly button with a moisturizing lotion.

Tips & Warnings

Your belly button skin is sensitive, be gentle when you clean.

If you wear navel piercing, clean the piercing mark and accessories with rubbing alcohol regularly.

DO NOT USE sharp objects and/or instruments to clean your belly button.

Contact your doctor if your skin gets allergic reaction - example: Itchiness, inflamed red spots.

How to exfoliate your skin

2009-08-29T21:14:00.001-05:00

Get smooth glowing skin

Exfoliation removes dead skin cells, leaving your skin radiant and smooth. Whether it's bikini season or you just want soft, clean skin, exfoliating from head to toe will get you glowing.

Many women exfoliate their faces but forget about other body parts. As the weather heats up and you get bikini-ready, you should exfoliate all over. Exfoliation is also important before applying tanning products or when rejuvenating winter-weary skin.

Items you need for exfoliation

Exfoliating cleanser
Loofah, body brush or exfoliating gloves
Pumice stone
Body lotion

How to exfoliate

1. Before stepping into the shower, brush your dry skin with your loofah, body brush or exfoliating gloves. This will help remove the loose skin and prepare your skin for the exfoliating process. Begin with the soles of your feet, working your way up your body.

2. Get into the shower and wet your body from head to toe. Don't exfoliate your skin if you are sunburned or have any open cuts or wounds.

3. Use a pumice stone on your feet to eliminate rough spots and calluses. If your feet are extremely rough, soak them in a basin of warm water mixed with a cup of milk for 30 minutes before getting into the shower.

4. Apply your exfoliating cleanser to your loofah or gloves. Begin scrubbing your body in a circular motion starting with the bottoms of your feet and working your way up. When you reach the bikini area, don't scrub too hard because the skin is very sensitive.

5. Use a body brush to exfoliate your back and other hard-to-reach places.

6. Be gentle on your face, particularly around your eyes and mouth. Use an exfoliating product especially formulated for the face, which is gentler than products designed to be used on the body.

7. Don't forget about your hands. You want them to look and feel soft and smooth too!

8. Rinse your body with lukewarm water, follow by the coldest water you can stand. Apply a shower gel to soften your skin, if you'd like.

9. After stepping out of the shower, apply a moisturizing body lotion all over. Body lotions and facial moisturizers containing alpha or beta hydroxy acids are ideal choices because these acids contine to remove dead skin cells.

10. Use body moisturizer once a day. Exfoliation is drying to the skin, so you must keep your skin hydrated.

Exfoliating products
Select exfoliating cleansers that contain sea salt, sugar, ground almonds, walnuts, seeds or other grainy components.

Exfoliating once or twice a week is usually enough to achieve silky skin; however, women with oily skin should exfoliate more often than those with dry skin. If your skin become excessively dry or irritated after exfoliation, don't scrub so hard. Cut back on how often you exfoliate, and explore the possibility that you may be allergic to the products you used.

How to use coffee as a body and facial scrub

2009-08-29T20:50:00.000-05:00

Do you want a healthy glowing skin but want to save money at the same time? it's easy, you can start by going to your kitchen and see everything that is needed can be found there. from here you'll learn how to make a scrub for face and body and be sure of what the ingredients are.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
4 tbsp virgin coconut oil
2 tbsp coffee
1 tbsp sugar

Step 1
in a bowl, mix the 3 ingredients mentioned above. make sure that the vco ( virgin coconut oil ) is stored in the right temperature. you'll know if the temperature is too cold if it turns hard and white. if this happens just warm the bottle in warm water.

Step 2
after the ingredients are mixed, make sure that your face is clean, and then apply the scrub as how you would any other facial/ body scrub.

S tep 3
rinsing depends on what type of coffee you are using. LIBERICA= strongest coffee, scrub for one minute then rinse.ROBUSTA= about 1-2 minutesARABICA= about 2 -3 minutes

Step 4
after rinsing with warm water, you can repeat the steps to wherever you want your skin to be exfoliated and moisturized.

Tips & Warnings
if you can't find virgin coconut oil in the local grocery, you can substitute virgin olive oil and will definitely give the same effect!

if your skin is sensitive, be careful in applying the scrub because the sugar granules might irritate your skin.

How to Make Toe Rings

2009-08-25T22:28:00.000-05:00

The interest in toe rings is gaining in popularity. Believed to originate in India, toe rings have been customarily worn to symbolize marriage by females. Today, toe rings can be worn by both women and men and are a nice addition to sandal clad feet. Adornment of the feet by jewelry is sometimes looked upon as uncomfortable or annoying, but you can create toe rings that are beautiful and not cumbersome. A few simple materials are all that is needed. The following steps will show you an affordable and creative way to make toe rings to fit any toe size, without requiring any fine jewelry making skills.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
Elastic
Small beads

Step 1
Cut a piece of elastic about three inches long. The elastic can be any color that will complement your beading.

Step 2
Add your beads to the elastic by sliding them towards the center. If you are choosing a special bead to be the center focal point, slip that bead on first.

Step 3
Follow the first bead with additional beads of your choice. Remember that a toe is small so only a few beads will be necessary.

Step 4
Tie both ends of the elastic together, after you have finished your bead design.

Step 5
Stretch your toe ring over the toe that you want to adorn with your new toe ring, with knotted side facing under the foot.

Tips & Warnings

Remember that you want your toe ring to be comfortable. Try to arrange the beads so they sit on top of the toe, and not in between the toes or underneath.

Be sure to make your toe ring big enough to stretch over your toe easily. A toe ring that is too tight can be uncomfortable and inhibit proper circulation.

How to Make Barefoot Sandals

2009-08-25T19:42:00.000-05:00

Barefoot sandals are popular to wear at beach weddings and other formal, outdoor occasions. They're also worn by hippies and naturalists who enjoy going barefoot and want to circumvent the "no shoes, no service" rules of many commercial establishments. Barefoot sandals are essentially the tops of thong flip-flops sans the soles and can be designed to look elegant or rustic, depending on your preference or the event to which you plan to wear them. It's easy to learn how to make barefoot sandals.sandals

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
Toe ring
Ankle bracelet
Thin strip of cloth, lace, or twine
Neutral-colored thread
Sharp scissors

Step 1
Put the toe ring on your long toe, which is the one right beside your big toe.

Step 2
Fasten the ankle bracelet around your ankle.

Step 3
Stretch out your cloth, lace or twine between your ankle bracelet and toe ring. Make sure it's tight, as you don't want any slack on your sandals.

Step 4
Cut the cloth, lace or twine, so that it fits snugly between the ankle bracelet and toe ring.

Step 5
Decorate the cloth, lace or twine with beads if you desire. Sparkly beads that look like gems are popular for wedding barefoot sandals while many naturalists prefer wooden beads.

Step 6
Attach one end of the cloth, lace or twine to the ankle bracelet, using a small piece of sturdy thread in a neutral color.

Step 7
Tie the thread tightly in a double knot and trim off any excess thread.

Step 8
Attach the other end of the cloth, lace or twine to the toe ring, using a piece of the neutral-colored thread that is tied in a double knot.

Step 9
Trim any excess thread off as close to the knot as possible.

Step 10
Repeat this process for your other foot to make a pair of barefoot sandals.

How to Make a Beaded Toe Ring

2009-08-24T22:32:00.000-05:00

Making your own jewelry not only guarantees a fit and style that you'll like, but it also helps to control costs. This toe ring project is easy to complete and takes just a few minutes.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
3 inches of silver wire, 16 or 18 gauge
Jeweler's file
Pliers
Selection of small sized glass beads
Wire cutters
Rawhide hammer

Step 1
File down the sharp edges of the cut piece of wire with a jeweler's file. This ensures a comfortable fit and creates a more professional looking piece. Simply file the ends in one direction using gentle strokes for 3 minutes on each cut end.

Step 2
Use pliers to mount a selection of tiny-sized beads onto the wire in a pattern you like. Only cover the appropriate length of the wire for your selected toe, making sure the beads rest only on the top of your toe to avoid irritation.

Step 3
Close up the ring using a pair of flat-nosed pliers. A dummy mount, usually available specifically for hand rings, can help you to perform this procedure more easily. For comforts sake, trim off any overhang with a pair of wire cutters.

Step 4
Prepare for wear and use. Soften the metal by pounding on the ring with a rawhide hammer. You may also need to file the ends down one more time before the ring is wearable.

How to Make Foot Thongs

2009-08-24T22:22:00.000-05:00

A foot thong is an anklet that stretches down the foot to the toe. Foot thongs are used in dancing or as an accessory for people who like to go barefooted. You can use these few supplies to make your own foot thongs in less than an hour

Instructions
Things You'll Need:
1 bag of beads
7 inches of Delica, small seed or spacer beads
Clear elastic string
Scissors
Clear fingernail polish

Step 1
Wrap the string around the ankle, down the front of the foot, around the first toe and back to the ankle. Cut the string at the back of the ankle.

Step 2
Slide the small beads or spacer beads to the middle of the string. Wrap the string around the toe to determine when you have enough beads. The spacer beads must come down the foot and in front of the toe at least 1/2 inch before adding more beads.

Step 3
Place a regular bead on both of the strings where the spacer beads end. This bead secures the toe piece and makes the string into a thong from the ankle to the toe. Stop these beads about 1 to 1-1/2 inches from the ankle.

Step 4
Bead the rest of the two strings separately. Use a step and repeat the design or just add random beads.

Step 5
Tie the 2 strings together in a knot 5 times. Cover the knot with clear fingernail polish to hold it in place. Repeat all these steps to make a thong for the other foot.

How to Make Nipples Look Larger

2009-08-24T22:05:00.000-05:00

Many women want to make their nipples appear larger to attract attention from their mate or society in general. Breasts certainly represent an opportunity to wield power in the workplace or the bedroom, so it only stands to reason that enhancing one's nipples might be an attractive idea. A few quick steps can make your nipples look larger in minutes.

Instructions+

Step 1
Choose a thin bra under thin clothing. If you want your nipples to look large and obvious under clothing, it only stands to reason that you'd want very little fabric hiding them. Thin satin bras or lace bras allow your nipples to protrude under your clothing. Or don't wear a bra at all.

Step 2
Squeeze and pinch your nipples to give them a rosy, swollen look. Stimulation causes the nipples to harden and stick up from the body, so playing with them for a few minutes prior to sex or before going out in a thin bra can certainly give you larger looking nipples.

Step 3
Chill your nipples for maximum notice. As any woman who's ever been in a cold room knows, a chill is the quickest and surest way to make your nipples look larger. Apply ice or a cool cloth to your nipples to make them stand out.

Step 4
Recline to give your nipples more surface area. While it's only an illusion, laying down changes the position of your breasts and can significantly flatten the breasts and nipples, giving them a look of a larger circumference.

Step 5
Consult a plastic surgeon if you want larger nipples all the time. Breast implants significantly increase the size and protrusion of nipples. By talking to a plastic surgeon you can reasonably assess the risk involved in taking a permanent step and the possible results for you on an individual basis.

How to Increase Cleavage

2009-08-11T20:47:00.000-05:00

Many women think that increasing cleavage merely means finding the right type of push-up brassiere. Over the years, however, many methods used by actresses and models have been made public, providing you with more options for increasing your cleavage. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
5-lb. dumbbells
Water
Bronzer
Tape or moleskin
Padding or silicon inserts
White powder
Brassiere
Appropriate clothing
Leafy green vegetables

Step 1
Find the right brassiere that will lift and squeeze your breasts together comfortably. Traditional push-up bras, as they are called, use extra padding on the bottom of the cups to push breasts up. Other modern variants also apply padding on the sides of the cups, near the armholes, to squeeze breasts together to increase the amount of cleavage.

Step 2
Use additional padding inside of existing bras in order to increase cleavage. Silicone inserts can be used underneath breasts to push them up, and on the sides of the brassiere cups to squeeze them together. This type of padding may also use water, gel or air to present a more natural look to your breasts.

Step 3
Try using tape or moleskin to pull breasts toward each other in order to increase your cleavage. While this method has been used by models and actresses for years, it is best used for short-term applications since it may cause skin irritations.

Step 4

Apply makeup to your breasts in order to create the illusion of increased cleavage. You can use a bronzer between your breasts in order to give a bigger sense of depth to your cleavage, and blend it with a light dusting of white powder on the tops of your breasts to provide a contrasting effect.

Step 5
Use the right kind of clothing that will help you to accentuate your cleavage. Generally, a tight top with a plunging neckline will expose plenty of cleavage, but care must be taken not to reveal too much. You also don't want to restrict the blood circulation to the breasts, which may cause them to appear discolored and lifeless.

Step 6
Exercise your upper body regularly in order to increase your cleavage naturally. Isometric exercises, such as the "prayer," where you press your open palms into each other repeatedly, can help to tone your chest muscles and increase your cleavage dramatically. The use of small free weights, such as 5-lb. dumbbells, can also help to increase cleavage as well.

Tips & Warnings

The right diet can work wonders in enhancing your cleavage by giving your breasts a fresh, natural glow. Leafy green vegetables and plenty of fresh water (at least 8 to 10 8-oz. glasses a day) will help to unclog pores.

How to Make Your Breasts Look Fuller

2009-08-11T20:27:00.000-05:00

Even if you weren't born with an ample bust, with the right bra and a little maneuvering, you can look spectacular.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
Padded Push-up Bras
Blush
Body Glitters
Foam Pads

Step 1
Buy a Wonderbra, Miracle Bra or other padded push-up bra. These are made for enhancing the look of your breasts.

Step 2
Insert foam pads into your bra. Place them in special pockets built into the bra, or place them in the cup under the breast.

Step 3
Choose a material that hugs and draws attention to the bustline.

Step 4
Apply blush, a shade darker than your skin tone, between the breasts to suggest shadows and cleavage. A touch of shimmery glitter on top of each breast will highlight the rounded top and make it appear fuller.

Step 5
Wear a tight Lycra top over your bra and under your shirt to add an extra layer.

Step 6
Stand up straight.

Step 7
Do exercises that strengthen the pectoral muscles and lift your breasts.

Tips & Warnings

The next time you're in a lingerie store, ask the sales clerk which enhancing bras are the best sellers. If you are unsure what size to get, ask for advice.

Do a little experimenting with padded bras or tight tops and have a trusted friend give you an honest opinion on how it looks. It's not always easy to be objective.

Too much padding or blush can be obvious. Go for the subtle, almost subliminal approach.

How to Make a Bead on Wire Bracelet or Anklet

2009-07-26T15:48:00.000-05:00

This is a fun way to use up those odd beads you always seem to accumulate in your bead box.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
Jewelry Beads
Jewelry Clasps
Jewelry Supplies
Seamstress Measuring Tapes
Jewelry Wire
Pliers For Jewelry Making
Safety Glasses
Safety Glasses
Putting Beads on Wire

Step 1
Choose about a 20-gauge wire. This can be coated jewelry wire, flex wire or a gold- or silver-plated wire.

Step 2
Cut a piece of wire about 4 inches long or longer, depending on the length and number of beads you will use in a set. It is easier to cut excess wire than it is to redesign your set.

Step 3
Use round-nose pliers to make a small loop on one end of the piece of wire. To do this, grip the end of the wire with the pliers, gently twist the pliers and wrap the wire around them until they form a loop.

Step 4
Slide the bead or beads you wish to use onto the wire.

Step 5
Hold the wire vertically so that the beads will be secure against the first loop you made.

Step 6
Take the round-nose pliers and form another loop on the other end of the wire. You may have to trim the excess wire to form a small loop. Trim only a little of the wire at a time as you form the loop until you have the loop size you wish.

Step 7
Finish by using your pliers to slide the end of the loop down into the bead. This closes the loop and hides the end. You can also wrap the end of the loop with a fine wire for a nice, finished look.

Assembling a Bracelet or Anklet

Step 1
Use five bead sets, each approximately 1 1/2 inches long, to make a bracelet 8 inches long. You can make adjustments as you put your bracelet or anklet together.

Step 2
Attach a strong clasp to one of the bead sets. Gently open the loop and slide the spring ring into the loop and close with pliers.

Step 3
Open one of the loops and attach the wire to the next bead set loop until you have the length you desire.

Step 4
Place the eyelet part of your clasp on the bead set loop and close with pliers.

Tips & Warnings

When cutting or trimming excess wire, wear safety glasses to prevent flying pieces of wire from getting in your eyes.

How to Extend The Life of Cheap Flip-Flops

2009-07-26T00:05:00.000-05:00

Lots of folks like to buy inexpensive flip-flops for the spring & summer but sometimes, they pull apart too easily. This will help you extend the life of yours

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
1. An inexpensive pair of flip-flops.
2. Two plastic lids from Pringle's cans.
3. A hole puncher strong enough to go through thin plastic.
4. A pair of scissors.
5. A strong all purpose craft glue or other bonding agent that will adhere plastics and rubber to one another.

Step 1
Cut one small circle from each of the plastic Pringle's can lids. Make sure the circles are roughly and inch and a half in diameter. Then, cut a small slit into each one, going towards the center of the circle so that it measures at the halfway point. Now, use the hole punch to punch a hole in the center of each circle just wide enough for the between the toe part of the flip-flop.

Step 2
While holding one flip-flop in your hand, gently push down on the between the toe part until it slides through the soul of the shoe by about one inch. Carefully pry open one of the cut circles and fit it over the exposed bit protruding from the bottom. It ought to look like a tiny disc on a plastic pole.

Step 3
Carefully dab some glue or bonding agent onto the side of the circle that will touch the bottom of the shoe as well as the inside area where the base of the between the toe part has come through. Now, gently slide the between the toe part back up into place, making sure that the circle touches the bottom of the shoe completely. Press firmly, and let dry for the recommended time stated on the glue or bonding agent bottle.

How to Sexy Summer Ready Feet Recipe

2009-07-25T23:42:00.000-05:00

Are your feet summer sandal ready? The summer is here and you want to break out those sexy sling backs but your tired winter weary feet just aren't feeling it. Don't shy away from showing off your feet and cute painted toenails, here is a quick and easy recipe that will give you smooth skin and summer sexy feet in no time

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
1 Cup Lemon Juice
2 TBS Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Milk
A dash of cinnamon
Water
Foot bath

Step 1
Measure your ingredients. Mix the lemon juice, cinnamon, olive oil and milk right in your foot bath. Add enough warm water to cover your feet.

Step 2
Wash your feet with your regular soap and warm water. Exfoliate your feet to get rid of all the dead skin cells.

Step 3
Relax in a comfy chair, flip on your favorite show and soak your feet for at least 10-minutes.

Step 4
Rinse off your feet with plain water.

Step 5
Towel dry your feet and moisturize with your favorite lotion.

Step 6
Repeat a few times for soft and silky smooth, sexy feet.

Tips & Warnings

If you don't like the smell of cinnamon you can replace it with a drop of perfume, another spice, or flower petals.

This makes a wonderful full body soak as well. Just mix together the same ingredients. Make yourself a warm bath and pour in the mix. You'll have soft smooth skin all over.

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How to Do a Body Wrap at Home

2009-07-22T20:48:00.000-05:00

Body wraps are not just for the rich and famous. A spa will charge you a fortune for a single body wrap. Now you too can perform the same body wrap treatment at home for a fraction of spa prices. A body wrap is a great way to lose inches and speed up metabolism. Read the instructions below to perform a body wrap treatment at home.

Instructions

You will need someone to help you to perfrom this!

Things You'll Need:
10 cotton wash cloths
Roll of plastic wrap
Wool blanket
Massage table
Sea salt body scrub
Essential oil body moisturizer
Large size crock-pot
Cotton robe
1 large body towel
Heating pad

Step 1
Visit your nearest drug store to purchase organic sea salt scrub and essential oil body moisturizer. Don´t spend a fortune. Look for a good detoxifying product.

Step 2
Position massage table in a room wide enough for easy access from all angles. Cover the table with a fitted sheet. Plug in a heating pad and crock pot a few minutes before treatment.

Step 3
Douse 10 wash cloths with water, then roll up and place in a crock-pot to keep warm.

Step 4
Undress, make sure you have an extra pair of underwear for after treatment.

Step 5
Wash hands before starting. Lay face-down on the massage table to begin.

Step 6
Have someone exfoliate skin by rubbing sea salt in a circular motion, starting with one side of the body at the legs and moving up to the arms. Now flip over and repeat on the front side.

Step 7
Remove the body scrub with a warm towel or shower when done.

Step 8
Rub essential oil moisturizer employing the same method used to apply sea salts. Do both sides. You stand and wrap legs to torso with plastic wrap.

Step 9
Have someone help you lay down and cover with wool blanket. Place heating pad on top of blanket. Promote sweating. Leave on for 15 minutes.

Step 10
Have someone cut you out of body wrap using a safety tip scissors. Use wash cloths to remove sweat and moisturizer from client.

Step 11
Make sure you have water or tea to drink.

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Massage Instruction - Foot Massage

2009-07-20T22:00:00.001-05:00

A Quote On Feet

2009-07-20T21:38:00.000-05:00

" I always found it a good idea to plaster my toes in advance. Better to avoid skinned toes than to deal with them afterwards"~ Deborah Bull