Hot Fashion Tips

Here’s the Back of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Head on Harper’s Bazaar’s Redesigned Cover

2012-02-02T22:16:00.000-08:00

Putting Gwyneth Paltrow on the cover of a fashion magazine is hardly a groundbreaking move. But featuring the back of her head, as Harper's Bazaar does on the subscribers' cover of their March issue — well, that's certainly something new. “It’s a very daring thing to do, where you don’t immediately see her face," Glenda Bailey told WWD. The cover is part of magazine's big new redesign, which also includes new fonts (Didot Caps, Didot Italics, and Gotham, should you be interested), a larger overall size (by one inch), new section names (they now mostly begin with the, as in "The List"), and thicker paper. WWD likens the changes to major plastic surgery: "It’s like the party guest who you recognize when she enters the room, but you know she’s had work done — a lot of work."

There's also some changes in the magazine's content, including more beauty coverage (ten pages instead of four in every issue), a new travel section ("The Escape"), a monthly "Best-Dressed" column by Derek Blasberg (previously just an online feature), and less focus on celebrities. Other things to look forward to in the March issue: an article about Sarah Palin by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann, and 24 hours in the life of Tom Ford (Spoiler: He gets up at 4:30 a.m., takes two baths, and eats two doughnuts).

The redesign is being hailed as the first official issue under former Elle publisher Carol Smith, even though she joined the magazine last May. Ads for March are up 16 percent to 271 pages, which means the magazine still lags behind Vogue, Elle, and InStyle.

SOURCE: NYMag.com

5 Tips on How to Extend The Life of Your Clothes

2012-02-02T22:02:00.000-08:00

Whether you're obsessed with fashion or just want to go as long as possible without shopping, taking good care of your clothes can help keep them looking newer, longer. You can make them last longer if you care for them properly and there are some great ways to make sure you’ll have that favorite dress for a very long time.

Tip #1 - don't wash your clothes every single time that you wear them
I know this may sound gross to some people, so I will say that you have to use common sense and good judgment here. If you wear something and you get a big glob of mustard on the front of it, of course you need to wash it right away. When I say you don't need to wash your clothes every time you wear them, I'm basically talking about things that you wear for only a couple of hours or so. Like in the case of jeans, don't washed them every time you wore them instead, try hanging your jeans or shirt that was worn only for a couple of hours out in the sun. They will get freshened up in a hurry, and you won't have to put them in the washing machine.

Tip #2 - treat STAINS immediately
Stains are one of the most common ways our clothing gets ruined. If you leave a stain until the day you do your laundry it has time to dry and set in and will be even harder to remove. If you wash a stained item improperly this can also set the stain in and putting a stained item in the clothes dryer is almost certain to ensure a permanent mark. Rinse out a stained item with water immediately after the stain occurs or as soon as possible. If the stain is a grease or protein stain you can treat it with a bit of dish soap. Hot and warm water can cause stains to set in so only use cold water until you are sure the stain is gone.

Tip #3 – prevent Shrinkage
Shrinkage is another common killer of clothes. Clothing that is made out of natural materials like cotton and wool can shrink in the clothes dryer quite quickly. Items like denim blue jeans will shrink a bit each time you dry them. Clothes dryers can also give clothes quite a beating if you dry them too long and too often. Air-drying your clothes is the best way to make them last longer. Using a fabric softener in the rinse cycle will help keep your clothes from getting stiff. You can dry your clothes outside or on an indoor folding rack that stores easily when you are through.

Tip #4 - Sew loose seams or small tears as soon as they occur.
If you have a small opening it can easily tear into a larger one that is either harder or impossible to fix. Replace lost buttons immediately or the item may end up in the bottom of the mending pile never to be seen again. It only takes a few minutes to sew up a loose seam or button and thread costs next to nothing.

Tip #5 – store it properly for the next season
When it’s time to put your clothes away for the season be sure to clean, iron, and fold them first. Always store your clothing in plastic tote boxes along with some cedar blocks to protect them from moisture and insects. Label the tote so you can easily locate your clothes when you need them. When the season comes back around your clothes will be clean and ready to wear.

Victoria Beckham's Hairstyle Photos And How to Do The Pob

2008-06-26T17:50:00.000-07:00

How to style the Pob!

1. Use a texturizing shampoo and conditioner in the shower.

2. Towel dry your hair and work in a small amount of anti-frizz balm and a dollop of volumizing mousse through your hair.

3. Using your hair dryer and a round brush, smooth hair towards your face, boosting more movement in your hair.

4. To style a cowlick, try blasting the heat on the unruly piece of hair first in one direction, then in the next direction, and after repeating a few times, the hair should sit the way you want.

5. Once dry, use a bit of pomade or wax to spike up the shorter pieces and seperate longer strands.

6. Use a small amount and rub between your hands to get the product soft, warm and pliable.

7. When your hair is styled, finish off with a touch of glossy shine serum and a spritz of finishing spray. Throughout the day you can touch and fluff up your hair.

8. Shorter styles usually require a bit more maintenance than longer ones. You'll need to get regular trims every 4-6 weeks, and keep that color fresh as there is nowhere for roots to hide.

9. You won't need to wash your hair everyday as choppier styles usually hold up well with slightly dirty hair.

Here Are Victoria Beckham's Photos:

Source: Celebrity Hairstyles

How to Choose The Best Hairstyle On Your Own

2008-06-24T20:48:00.000-07:00

As most people said that the hair is our crown of glory. And we must present a very stylish and good looking hairstyle that suitable for us. But how can we choose the best hairstyle for our hair?. Here I read a very interesting article on how to do it on your own!.

Here's the things that you will need:

A strand of your hair
A lighted mirror
Tissues
A hairbrush
A comb
Shampoos, conditioners and products
Towels
Hair dryer

Here is the step by step guide on how to acquire the best hairstyle that fits for you.

Tips On Applying Hairstyling Products For Men

2008-06-04T21:52:00.000-07:00

Hairstyling products for men were really a very important and serve a vital role for those hair conscious people. Many advantage you can get it from applying hairstyling products. 1.You can achieve the hairstyle you want from your hair.2.You can manage it easily.3.You can achieve a neat looking hairstyle.4.It can last a whole day with a particular hairstyle without even redoing it all over again.

Here are some tips i listed to fully optimized your looks in applying hairstyling products for men.

1. Use It in a Moderation

Remember that most of the hair products nowadays contain harmful chemicals which can harm your hair. I suggest to apply only a very small amount into your hair to lessen the damage it can give to you.

2. Apply It With Your Bare Hands

Using your hand is the proper way to apply hairstyling products into your hair because you can control it more and the result is more accurate than using a comb. Just take advantage in using your fingertips as a comb and make sure you do it gently and smoothly.

3. Blow Dry Secrets

Before applying anything into your hair, dry it first using a blow dry. The reason behind this is to remove water from your hair to make it a thinner looking. Also when you apply hairstyle products into your dry hair, it have a fuller looking and it can be easily style.

4. Dont Forget To Wash Your Hair At Night

This is very important. Never ever sleep without washing your hair. All the chemicals and dirt must be remove into your hair. It may severely damage your hair if you leave it for a long long hour. Also it may irritate your skin by those harmful chemicals. So be aware of it.

For more tips about this issue, you may visit an expert in a trusted salon and take an advice from them. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

Fall Fashion Trends And Tips

2008-05-13T09:58:00.000-07:00

As the sizzling hot and stylish summer is unwinding and the weather is cooling, its now time to update your look and style to be more fashionable and trendy this fall 2008. Fall fashion trends always run towards stylish sweaters and scarves. It was also pretty much about retro-style fashion. Dress yourself up in chunky shoes and wide belts, and you're a fashion diva this season. Accessories are pretty much in demand this season. You can pump up your look with fashion neclace, oversized handbags, bangles and other jewelry which can complement your overall look this fall 2008.

Here I listed down some guide about the latest fashion trend this season.

1. The Color of Fall

Grey and Black is the ultimate comfort color of the season. Blend it with a red accent is perfect for it. You can also pair grey with cobalt, and other colors such as purple, yellow or green, and even black. It’s lovely to create a POP of color in accessories, such as a handbag, shoes or gloves.

2. Dont Forget Your Handbags!

Naturally, we can't forget one of our favorite accessories. Handbags! A handbag is the ultimate accessory to complete your outfit and adorn your uniqueness. Oversized bags in patent leather, pebble-grain leather, clear plastic is what in style this season. But you can also wear medium-size envelope bag or a clutch in metallics or shiny satin.

3. The Makeup

The makeup industry very closely mirrors the trends of the fashion industry. The color palettes this fall are golds, peaches and plums. As with anything in color, remember to choose colors that are right for your skin tone.

4. Fashionable Footware

Shoes and dress boots this fall come in a variety of styles. Round toe flats come in a variety of colors. A pair of black dress flats may come with a grey or red bow embellished with jewels. Shoes may be patterned in plaid, plain or colored, patent leather, hounds tooth, or maybe polka dot. Red stilettos may have a black strap, buckle or silver button ornamentation. Purple is a popular fashion color for multi strapped pumps this year. Colorful knee high dress boots adorn the models this fall. The high heeled cuffed bootine and comfortable belted leather boots for dressier occasions are all the rage.

In generally speaking, fashion this fall and winter is full of bright, vibrant accessories paired with the classic colors of grey and black clothing styles of past years. It is a great time to blend the old with the new to create a look to suit your own personality and sense of style. Enjoy!

Spring Fashion Trends

2008-05-06T12:00:00.001-07:00

2008 spring fashion breathes life into a sombre world. The fantasy world of fashion provides us with some respite. Fashion runways burst into color. The look this season is breezy. Cheerful. An escape from the dreary world outside.

Here are a list of new and latest spring fashion trends this 2008

1. Prints

With the arrival spring, an array of mind-boggling prints prevail. From solid graphic color-block styles to an flurry of tiny colorful graphic shapes. Psychedelic prints to simple blocks of color are among the hot looks this season.

Florals too bloom everywhere. On skirts, dresses and even tops. For women and even the men, where resortwear is concerned.

Then there are the animal prints. Though not as prevalent as graphic prints and florals, animal prints are back, giving primal appeal to accessories as well as tops and dresses.

2. Color

Spring brings more than candy-colored brights. Colors in general are breezier. White, gray and taupe, tan and khaki have taken over as the neutral shades of the season. Colors may be muted or bright as in canary yellow, red, pink, lime green and every color under the sun. The rule is if it looks great on you, no matter how bright it might be, wear it.

3. Pregnancy Inspired Clothing

This isn't a style I particularly like but on a slender figure, if the material is luxurious enough, it can look good. Loose, comfortable dresses in silky fabrics seem to the thing to wear this season. Thankfully, belts are allowed, so if that loose dress makes you look fat, belt it with a wide belt. The difference can be amazing.

4. Sugar and Spice and All Girly Things

Spring brings out the Lolita look. Grown women dress like little girls with ruffles, frills and tiers which instead of looking ridiculous, when done right, look ultra-feminine.

Ruffles are everywhere. Along the neckline, which can provide a boost up there for women with smaller bustlines. Tiered skirts with ruffles from hips down are very flattering for women with narrow hips, giving them the illusion of curvier hips. The trick is to use frills, ruffles and tiers to fill out the curves you wish you had.

Always remember to update your look every time new season will arrive. Dont be afraid to try new things and always wear clothes that fit to your body. Help it helps. Enjoy!

Spring Fashion Tips

2008-05-02T13:59:00.001-07:00

Finally spring has arrived, my favorite season of the year. Though it may still be chilly outside, spring fashion is heating up. From futuristic and edgy, to romantic and flowy, here’s a glimpse of the hottest trends of the season.

Tip #1: Yes To Light, Forget The Dark
Nobody wants to see you in dark and dreary clothing at the start of Spring! Put away your blacks and dark blues, and take out your whites, reds, pinks, and yellows.Be careful with this one as some complexions are not cut out for stark white. If you are nearing middle age, try using white in your accessories instead of brilliant white jackets or skirts. Everyone should be cautious about what we call Minnie Mouse shoes and please don't break out the white pants, skirts and shoes until after Memorial Day. I don't care what anyone says. Some rules are not meant to be broken.

Tip #2: Put away Those Pants and Go For Skirts and Dresses
You don't have to wear boring jeans every day. Instead, buy some colorful skirts and dresses to brighten your Spring Wardrobe. If you hate wearing anything you can't run around in, find some colorful slacks that look nice.

Tip #3: Show Your Happy Feet
Spring is the time to show your toes. Get yourself a pedicure and then go somewhere affordable like Target or Nordstrom's Rack to look for great shoe deals. Buy a nice array of heels and flats in a variety of colors and styles. Remember, don't buy a pair of shoes just because they are pretty, buy a pair of shoes because they fit nicely and are comfortable enough to walk in.

Tip #4: Blouses are back
After years of being out of the spotlight, blouses are at the front of the fashion parade this spring. Try anything ultra-feminine such as lace, sheer or linen. The best way to update your suit for the office is to add a ruffled blouse for high impact.

Tip #5: Accessories On The Go
Chunky necklaces are still in this season as well. Look also for shell pendants, necklaces, earrings and bangle bracelets in both soft shades of natural white and pink and vibrant tones of green, yellow and turquoise. Wood jewelry in deep, dark brown accented with gold metal for a clean, modern look will add drama to summer brights.

Remember no matter what styles you choose, you should always make sure you have other pieces (we recommend three) already in your wardrobe with which to coordinate. Also, be cognizant of the styles and how they look on someone of your age. Always be aware of shape and color and how it relates to your body. Just because they make it in your size does not mean you should wear it. Now enjoy the spring weather and flowers and have fun accessorizing your wardrobe.

More Women's Hairstyle Trends for Spring and Summer This 2008

2008-04-15T01:05:00.000-07:00

If you're ready for a Spring makeover in 2008, be prepared for some celebrity-inspired styles and unique updos to tame those tresses. Fashion Week put the spotlight on the some great looks for the season, with super-long lengths and pixie-style bobs leading the runway. No matter how long or short your hair may be after winter, you can look forward to layers, razor cut bobs, and blunt bangs to freshen up for the season. Here are the top women's hairstyle trends for Spring 2008:

Long and Curly
If you've been considering a perm these past few seasons, Spring 2008 is to jump in and go for it. Supermodels at the Calvin Klein presentation sported some curly ringlets in golden blonde and brunette colors. Medium-sized, tight curls are one of the leading looks of the season, and the extra-long length makes it super versatile.

Blunt Bangs
Blunt bangs are especially flattering for round and square face shapes, and can help balance out high cheekbones. Go for blunt bangs cut just over the eyebrow level for a modern, sophisticated look. These can easily be swept to the side if you decide to change up the style at a moment's notice.

Sculpted Bob
The bob continues to be a top trend this season, but the year calls for a soft and romantic version instead of the super-blunt cuts of Fall 2007. Soften up the look with large curlers or a curling iron, and go for a side part that covers the forehead.

Twisted Updos
The season's updo trends center around super-sculpted buns and twists; go for a sophisticated French twist by piling hair high up on the head and creating a 'knot'. The look was carried off perfectly by Gwen Stefani for the L.A.M.B. presentation at Fashion Week, and it's a great choice for warmer days.

Half Ponytails
Go for a teased side ponytail for a sophisticated and romantic look for Spring. It's the season for romance and the ponytail continues to be a super-feminine option for medium and longer lengths. Make it sleek and sophisticated with a flat iron, or where it loose with a natural wave.

Razor Cut Bob
The razor cut bob is the opposite of the sculpted version, and continues to be a top trend this year, except in a longer length. Instead of ending at the chin, the longest layer can now drop to the shoulders. Extreme side parts and zig-zag effects are great ways to pull of this look.

Finish off updos or dress up a simple bob with a few glittery hair picks and beaded accessories for a romantic touch; Spring 2008 trends are flirty, playful, and youthful. Are you ready for your spring hair makeover?

Source:http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/494017/top_womens_hairstyle_trends_for_spring.html

More Summer Hairstyles For Men and Woman

2008-04-11T18:41:00.000-07:00

Spring is knocking on our doors, but the summer time isn't far as well. So today we will present Summer 2008 trendy hairstyles.

Angled Bob Hairstyle
One of the trendiest looks for 2008 summer hairstyles is probably the angled bob hairstyle. Why is that so? Because many trend setters such as Victoria Beckham, Rihanna and many others have the same type of haircut. And there is one more thing that's cool with "angled bob", it can be sculpted and angled in any desired way and which is great because you have more options to choose from. The most popular angled bob hairstyle will probably be the classic shaped bob, that’s longer in the front and frames around your face shape.

Source:http://haircut-styles.blogspot.com

Fashion Tips on Dressing for a Job Interview

2008-04-08T00:07:00.000-07:00

Your interview attire is more important than you think so let your talent and personality get you noticed, not your wild tie or brightly colored socks. The right clothes give you an opportunity to make the right impression. I have outlined 4 important tips on dressing for a job interview.

Fragrance
On the day of our interview, before you even begin to get dressed, there is one thing you should avoid. You may be tempted to follow your normal routine of splashing your favorite cologne or aftershave on after you hop out of the shower. Don’t do it for your interview, you don’t want to overwhelm the interviewer. They may not like your fragrance as much as you do.

What to Wear. . .
To a more formal interview: It helps to know how formal the company you will be interviewing with is and if wearing a suit is necessary. I hate to state the obvious, but it is important to go in a suit and tie to any company that's part of a more formal industry, such as banking, law or brokerage. Choose a basic black, dark gray or navy suit. Also opt for black leather lace-up shoes and a black belt. Blue shirts are a great choice since they compliment most skin tones and easily coordinate with most suit colors. Choose a flattering tie that goes well with both the suit and shirt you have chosen.

To a less formal interview: Some less formal industries such as software development and technology companies will not require a suit. However, it's better to wear something a little nicer than what everyone in the office is wearing. So choose something dressy but casual. Such ensembles might include pressed khakis or trousers, a well pressed button-down shirt, and of course some sort of nice looking dress shoe and matching belt. You may even want to thrown on a blazer. Navy blazers look great with khaki pants.

Shoes and Belts
Pay attention to details such as matching your belt to the color of your shoes. Choose black shoes if your outfit consists of dark gray, navy, brown or black. Opt for dark brown shoes if you'll be wearing tans or medium toned colors. I hate to sound like your mother, but polish or clean your shoes before your interview. Scuff marks on your shoes make you look tattered, and we can't have that.

Accessories
Keep interview accessories minimal and professional. Use some sort of bound portfolio to carry your resume, references or other papers. Men should limit jewelry to a wristwatch and cufflinks if you wear them. Earrings, necklaces, nose rings, and such are not interview material (for the man who wants the job anyway). Whatever the type of industry, men should wear jewelry sparingly.

source:http://mensfashion.about.com/od/theoffice/a/4interviewtips.htm

Fashion Hair Styling Secrets Tips

2008-04-07T04:23:00.000-07:00

SHORT HAIR TIP
Use a toothbrush to tease a short strand. The tiny bristles will give you more control, and give your hair more lift.

BLOW-DRYING
1.Blow-dry bangs first, since they are first to dry. Use a round toothbrush.
2. Use fingers to separate hair until almost dry.
3.Divide hair into sections, and dry sections first.

HINT: Always brush and blow dry in same direction.

TRIM YOUR OWN BANGS
1. Comb bangs straight down across your forehead.
2. Separate into three sections.
3. Clip back the two side sections.
4. Grasp the middle section between the fingers, and looking straight ahead cut off about 1/4 inches.
5. Unclip side sections and repeat.

SLEEP ON SATIN
Keep your hair from losing its style overnight by always sleeping on a satin pillow. Carry one with you when you travel.

Source:http://www.2hairstyles.com

Tips on How to Look Slimmer

2008-04-04T22:40:00.000-07:00

Everyone wants to have that slim, beautiful body, but unfortunately it doesn’t always happen that way. Weather we don’t have time for the gym, or we just basically get lazy, sometimes fitness isn’t always at the top of our list (even if we think about it all the time!). So here are some secrets to not being slimmer, but at least looking slimmer!

Wear Monochromatic Colors
Staying away from patterns and an array of different colors is a good idea because you don’t draw so much attention to your problem areas. So try wearing no more than two colors at a time.

Stay Away From Baggy Clothes
Baggy clothes don’t hide your imperfections, they make them stand out! The best thing you can do is wear clothes that fit you. Not ones that are baggy, but not ones that are too tight either.

Wear Accessories
Again, accessories draw attention from any problem areas. So try stacking up some bangles on your arms, a long pair of necklaces , or just a sparkling brooch.

Wear a Lower Waistline
Choose pants that have lower waistlines. Make sure they have a flat front and no pleats, as that will make you look bigger. The lower waistline helps elongate your legs. Make sure the pants are long enough and they don’t cut off at the ankle.

Belt Mania
Wearing belts can give you longer legs, if you know how to wear them. Position it lower on your hips.

You Can Wear Skinny Jeans as Well as Bellbottoms
You can actually still wear skinny jeans as long as you pair them with a voluminous top or a long blazer. Make sure to add some sexy hells. Bellbottoms are best worn with a fitted top.

Source: http://styletips101.com

19 Hot Fashion Tips

2008-03-31T18:52:00.000-07:00

1. Try on all of your favorite clothes. Take notes on how they fit and flatter you. Then shop for similar colors, fabrics, shapes and lengths.

2. A great fit can make an outfit, just as a poor fit can break it!

3. A well-cut suit is one of the most flattering outfits you can own. Remember: dark tones create a long line.

4. Choose a fingertip length jacket or one that falls mid-hip. Pants should be straight leg or boot cut and the hem should be worn slightly long.

5. Select flat knit, fine rib and jersey tops; Choose pants with flapless pockets, flat fronts with just enough stretch for added comfort.

6. Show off the trimmest parts of your body by combining a tight fitting piece with a loose fitting one.

7. Any color worn head to toe in a clean, unbroken line will produce a dynamically slimming effect.

8. Don't worry if separates don't match exactly. Tonal variations are a creative alternative.

9. Taller bodies can take larger prints and more contrast.

10. The darker a print's background, the slimmer the look.

11. Blouses: a collared shirt always gives a torso a few good inches and frames the face handsomely.

12. A slim v-neck makes the neck appear longer and is usually very flattering.

13. Boatnecks are great for minimizing waists and hips, while maximizing sexy shoulders.

14. If your legs are fuller inside, try a side slit. If your legs are fuller outside, a mid-front or back slit is a better choice.

15. There is never an excuse for panty lines! A thong is a girl's best friend - they even come with tummy control.

16. Bright colors bring attention to an area - make sure you wear them wisely and only on your most flattering body parts.

17. Dark hosiery is in this fall. While brightly colored turquoise and scarlet hose may look great in the store window, muted hues like teal and wine are much more flattering. Match the shoe and the hose color to tighten the look even more.

18. A shoulder bag tucked quietly under the arm is most flattering.

19. Stilettos are back and in spite of the discomfort at times - they make your legs look like a million dollars!

Hot Summer Hairstyles

2008-03-17T17:59:00.000-07:00

The best summer hairstyles are easy to manage, fun, and sexy. No matter what your hair type you can find a great summer hairstyle that plays up your best features. Men and women alike need a great summer hairstyle and there are many different types of fun styles to take advantage of.

Short and Light

One fun hairstyle for summer, for either men or women, is a short and light style. Men can cut the hair short all over while leaving the top layers a bit longer and shaggy. Women can cut a below the ear bob with many different layers that create a shaggy yet sexy summer look. Both men and women can add light blond highlights, strategically placed, that give a sun kissed look to the hairstyle.

Ponytails

For men and women with longer hair the ponytail is the best summer hairstyle. There are several reasons why. First, it keeps the hair pulled back, out of your face, and off your neck. This translates into a cool hairstyle with minimal work. Also, ponytails are easy for women and can go from casual to classy with just a little bit of styling gel and a pretty clip or pin. The same goes for men who can gel the hair before putting it in a ponytail for a classier look. Overall, ponytails are a fun summer hairstyle that work really well for men and women, are versatile, and don’t require a major change in hairstyle. Some strategically placed highlights can further enhance the cool summer style of the ponytail.

Half Up, Half Down

A fun summer style for women is the half up, half down style. Lots of women like to wear their hair down, but in the summer this is more of a challenge thanks to the heat and wind. But, a half up, half down style allows for a “down” look while keeping the hair out of the face and the woman cool. This look is achieved by pulling the top portion of the hair into a ponytail, clip, or barrette and securing it. The bottom portion of the hair should be left loose. This look is fun, flirty, and above all cool for the summertime.

Braids

Another great summer style for women is the braided look. This works for women with medium to long hair styles. The hair can easily be pulled into a low ponytail and braided, French braided, corn rowed, and more. There are so many different ways to braid hair that women can experience with different types of braids and styles. It’s a fun and flirty style and really keeps the hair out of one’s face and keeps hair maintenance to a minimum.

Shaved Heads

A great look for men during the summer is a shaved head, or else a really short cut. The benefit of this cut is that it is very cool, dries super fast, and requires no effort. Men who have a busy summer schedule or who just can’t be bothered with styling their hair will really love the shaved look. It’s a cool summer style that is fun for the hot months and can easily be grown out for the winter months.

The suggestions here are just some of the popular summer hairstyles. The best summer hairstyle for you is one that fits with your lifestyle and your personality. Choose a summer style that is fun, manageable, and takes little time to style. The less you have to style your hair the more time you will have for the beach! Go ahead and find your perfect summer style today so you will be ready when the summer months roll around.

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Skin Care Tips For Summer

2008-03-11T22:16:00.000-07:00

Skin behaves differently from season to season, and as a result, skin care routines should adjust with the weather. And this summer, your skin's natural oils flows freely and you'll be surprised that your summer skin suddenly looks dull, blemished and oily unlike in winter season by which your skin looked more radiant because your skin's oil solidifies.

Summer is a season where you should pay extra special attention to your skin, otherwise you’ll probably regret it later. So before plunging yourself into the pool or head to the beach, I listed some tips on how you take care of your skin this hot and sunny summertime.

Tip #1: Sunscreens
Coat your face and body with sunscreens before going outside at least 30 minutes before sun exposure. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more for deeper protection for your skin. Just remember that sunscreens, no matter how high the number, doesn't blocks 100 percent of UV rays. Sunscreen should not be considered a free pass to spend all day in direct sunlight.

Tip #2: Dress-up
Lightweight and light colored clothing combined with plenty of sunscreen protection on exposed and unexposed skin is a good way to protect yourself. Classic summer clothes, like a tank top and shorts, provide little in the way of sun protection. A basic white cotton T-shirt gives you the equivalent of only about SPF 5 (get it wet and that drops to about SPF 3). The key to sun protection is the fabric's weave: The tighter the weave, the better it blocks UV rays. Color also plays a role. Darker shades absorb UV light, so less radiation makes it through the fabric to the skin.

Tip #3: Water Magic
Drink plenty of water. Water is the best, but any fluids that don’t contain a lot of caffeine, sugar, alcohol, or salt will work. Outdoor play or exercise, especially in the Summer, increases your risk of dehydration. This is one risk you don't want to take since it not only affects your performance and robs your skin of vitality, but also may be potentially hazardous to your health.

Tip #4: Sunglasses
Another barrier against sun damage comes in the form of eye wear. Protect not only your eyes, but also the skin around them by wearing sunglasses that offer 99 to 100 percent of the sun's UV rays. If your not sure about your sunglasses, find a American Optometric Association's Seal of Acceptance on it. If there's none, get them tested at eyeglass stores.They have a photometer that can measure the lenses' level of UV protection.

Summer is a time for sun, fun and physical activity. Sipping on a cool drink, participating in your favorite activity and enjoying the long days of summer. No matter what you like to do, with a little insight and these few tips you can help reduce the effects of summer skin problems and make you have a memorable vacation. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

Summer Fashion Tips: 10 things to remember this summer to look amazing

2008-03-09T20:14:00.000-07:00

Summer fashion is heating up. From sporty and chic to lighter and brighter patterns, but first of all you must remember few important things to really look great and amazing this hot season.

1. Sun protection
Always wear a sunscreen. No matter where you are – at the beach, at work or at home, always wear sunscreen. The sun’s UV rays can easily damage your skin. The sun radiation make your skin age prematurely, change the skin’s structure and can form dark spots. Using sunscreens now would definitely deliver benefits later in life.

2. Let your skin breath
Leave the foundation off. Seriously, there is nothing worse than seeing a woman with greasy foundation. During the day use lighter products such as face powder or concealer and apply them only to the problem areas. You can use a little foundation in the evening to create more even base for the makeup, but choose oil-free product. Let your skin breath, even for a while.

3. Sun-kissed tan
A sun-kissed tan can make wonders for your appearance. Applying bronzers and bronzing powders are wonderful ways to give your face a sun-kissed tan.

4. Light shades
Keep the dark eyeshadows for the evening. Summer is the time for the light shades, close to your natural skin tone. A little sheen at the edge of the brows and brown mascara will liven up your face.

5. Water impermeability
We advise you not to go to the beach wearing makeup, but if you can’t – use waterproof products. Use waterproof mascara – it won’t dissolve in water, but never, never go to the beach wearing foundation or face powder.

6. Summer glow
Buy body lotion with light-reflecting ingredients and apply it to the whole body, but don’t forget to exfoliate your body beforehand. Your body will be dazzlingly and healthy-looking.

7. Fresh cheekbones
Use blusher to add color to your face and to warm up your skin. Smile and apply it with a wide sable brush to the cheeks.

8. Lovely feet
Do a pedicure to enhance the appearance of your feet – use light colors, pink, peachy, red and blue are appropriate for the hot summer months.

9. Protect your hair
Yes, as well as the skin, the hair is also susceptible to sun damage - use hair products with SPF protection, wear hats or head scarves.

10. Sun protection
Our first advice was to protect your skin from the sun, and it is the same and now. It’s really very important. Even if you don’t wear any makeup a sunscreen is a must.

So by doing this tips, I can assure you that you will be having very beautiful summer season coming ahead of you.

Source: http://www.beauty-advices.com/ten-rules-to-follow-if-you-want-to-look-amazing-this-summer

Summer Fashion Tips: How to look good this summer

2008-03-05T18:46:00.000-08:00

The heat, the sweat, the sun. One thing comes in our mind - summer season finally begins! Although it is still technically winter, it is already time to start thinking about summer fashion.

In such a weather to keep up with fashion is a bit tricky. Outdoor clothing is the main motive and showing some skin is important too to look trendy this summer. With some creative ingenuity, you can transform your summer attire into outdoor hotties. Take full advantage of summer's best offerings to look good by following this hot fashion trends tips this summer.

Tip #1: Short shorts are always in style
Summer outfits are all about feeling comfortable and what more can you ask for in wearing a pair of shorts. Don't be afraid to wear them if your fat or slim as there are shorts for every type of body. Simply go for a longer, knee length short for a wider body frame. Wear them with leggings, fishnets, pumps, peep toes or jellies! And for those who have the body, the legs and the confidence to carry the look, short-shorts are the best one for you.

Tip #2: The color of summer
Summer colors is all about bright hues. Think soft, cool, slightly grayed colors. Here are some colors that you can use:
1.Baby blue
2.Baby pink
3.Blue gray, gray navy
4.Cocoa brown
5.Dull silver
6. Gray blue
7. Lavender
8. Mauve
9. Military blue
10. Red rose
11. Soft white
12. Soft red, blue red
13. Spruce
14. Sunset red, rose
15. Teal, blue green
16. Watermelon, pale lemon
17. Wine
Classic black and white blocks are always here to stay for the summer.

Tip #3: The pattern and prints
Large geometric patterns are in style and nice looking piece of clothing this summer. This makes you look bright and cool which perfectly jive with the season and the hot weather. Also consider to wear some printed shirts like floral prints. You cant go wrong with those pretty embroidered flowers to retro floral prints, there are many ways to work the florals trend.

Tip #4: What accessories to wear
Accessories is a very important part of your fashion statement this summer to complete your overall summer look. You can wear fun, exotic and tribal earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Scarf is very popular too , remember to choose the right color to add style and glam to your outfit. Handbags are also hip during summer specially those with canvas bags with beautiful embroidery which perfectly fits the season. And also don't forget to wear trendy sunglasses! Just choose the right sunglasses that fits for you.

Now you're prepared to hit the hot sizzling heat of the summer season with your look. Just don't overdo everything. Remember that being comfortable is the main concern in choosing the perfect look this summer. Enjoy the heat!

Natural Acne Scar Treatments

2008-03-02T20:00:00.000-08:00

Having an acne is a very upsetting condition for most teenagers out there. Our skin starts to produce acne during puberty period. At this stage, our body actively produces hormones that causes too much sebum in the skin. Thus it block the pores of our skin and pick up some dirt that worsen the condition. But this acne stage may pass but the scars it leaves is a whole different story. There's a lot of available treatments that you can try to get rid of your acne scars like some dermatological procedures which can probably cost you a fortune.

In general, acne scars can be classified into four different types.

1.Ice pick scars – A deep and narrow scars that are the most common and a classic sign of acne scarring.
2.Box car scars - Angular scars that usually occur on the cheeks, and can be either superficial or deep, these are similar to chickenpox scars.
3.Rolling scars - Scars that give the skin a wave-like appearance due to their wide and shallow depth.
4.Hypertrophic scars – Also known as keloid scars.

In order to treat, or fade acne scarring, a combination of treatments provides the best results for many people. Here i list some alternative ways which you can use to remove or at least helps fade acne scars in an natural and inexpensive way. Keep note that acne scar treatment still depends on the mildness and severeness of the scar.

Tip #1: The Lemon Juice – Water Treatment
Mix a 50% solution mixture(50% water/50% lemon juice) solution. Apply this mixture with a clean cotton swab directly to the old scar tissue left by the acne. It is important that for this to work properly that you leave this on for no less than thirty minutes, then wash off with clean, warm water.

Tip #2: Freshly Cut Garlic Treatment
Cut freshly cut garlic and apply it on acne scars every night before going to bed. Make sure your bed linen is fresh and clean as well as your face being freshly washed.

Tip #3: Drinking Water
It is one of the best natural methods to remove your acne scars and prevent acne breakouts. Drinking one liter of water in a day helps your skin to be healthy and have a beautiful glow to your face. It mainly helps your skin to peel those unnecessary dead skin cells.

Tip #4: Vitamin E oil on Capsules
Massage and apply Vitamin E gel which you can found in Vitamin E capsules at your affected skin area of acne scars. It helps fasten the cell regeneration of your skin.

There are some dermatological procedures which you can also try like, Laser Resurfacing, Dermabrasion, Subcision, Chemical Peels and Fillers. Just keep note that this natural methods is not an instant result. It can last for about a few weeks or even a month depending on the condition of the scars. Just be patient. As for my last tip, eat healthy and nutritious foods because the more nutritious foods you include in your meal, the faster the scar will heal. It helps in building the skin cells and gives a healthy skin glow as well. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

Tips on Preventing Dark Underarm

2008-02-27T18:57:00.000-08:00

Dark underarms are very common problem specially in women. That nightmare limit them to wear some of their favorite clothes specially those sleeveless clothing for their own hot fashion style. Also those ugly hairs really worsen the scene.

There are many causes why your underarms get dark. These are:

1. The rubbing of the armpits skin against each other.
2. Friction due to tight blouses and tops that brush against the skin
3. Long term use of deodorants with alcohol or other strong chemicals.
4. Shaving and plucking.
5. Excessive sweating
6. Build up of dead skins
7. Overweight
8. other skin disease like skin asthma

Among the list, the most common cause of darkening of the armpits is the rubbing of it against each other. At this point, friction is really building up in the skin of our armpit that might produce some microscopic bruises that will cause darkening as time passed by. The same thing also happened in rubbing of your clothes against your armpit specially tight blouses and tops. So as much as possible, avoid tight blouses and free your armpit from your clothes and let it loose.

Harmful chemicals such as alcohol might also causes your underarm to get darken. Our skin react from those chemicals which causes some discoloration on it. Too bad some deodorants that we buy in the store contains these substances. So watch out first what you were buying and see if what it is made of specially in buying deodorant.

Also take note of this, every time you shave or pluck, you cause micro abrasions. When healed, these wounds cause darkening. You may not be aware of these, but you can easily confirm it by putting alcohol on your underarms after you pluck or shave. It's going to be very painful because of the abrasions. Shaving and plucking can also cause armpit hair to stand straight up and enlarge hair follicles, making your armpit take on the appearance of chicken skin. I would say that don't do it regularly. As much as possible, go to the dermatologist to solve this problem.

Excessive sweating of your underarm also causes it to become darker. Specially when you didn't clean your underarm right away. Our sweat reacts to the skin and might causes some discoloration reaction in our armpit. Also it contains bacteria and other harmful organism for which it was very harmful in our skin that causes irritation and wounds if not cleaned right away. So wash your armpit regularly to cleans it and get rid off some bacteria away from your skin.

Health issues also serve why our underarms become darker. Extra weight aggravates pigmentation and darkens some areas of the body, including the nape, underarms, and back of the knees. Also skin diseases specially skin asthma might be a big factor too.

Eliminating all the factors causing skin to darken will helps you solve this very common problem. And following those tips really helps you a lot to maintain your white smooth underarm for long period of time. Now you can easily wear your hot fashionable clothes anytime you want without feeling embarrass from others Always remember that patience and discipline is the key to do it properly to achieve the best result that you ever wanted in no time. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

Tips On How To Get Rid Of your Blackheads

2008-02-24T18:31:00.000-08:00

What are those?
Blackheads is a type of acne also known as comedones which look like small dark or grayish dots in the skin pores. These are caused by excess oil that is oxidized which causes them to turn black in color. These black pigmentation is not really result of dirt in the pores but it was actually cause due to the trapped sebum and bacteria in the pores which turn black due to melanin, the skin's pigment. Blackheads tend to be stable structures, and often take a long time to clear because the contents very slowly drain to the surface.

What Causes It?
There are many possible factors that cause blackheads to buildup. These are:
1.changing of hormonal levels in adolescent and other adult the leads to increasing of oil production on the skin.
2.Improper cleansing of the skin
3.pollution and high humidity in your surroundings
4.using some cosmetic products such as foundation, blush, eye shadow, moisturizers etc. that containing too much oil
5.Excessive dead cells on the skin which block the pores.
6.Too much oil in skin.

What are the treatments?
Treating blackheads are easy to do. But it requires a lot of time and great patience in you because effective results in treating it is not an instant. As i said before, blackheads are not cause by dirt, and constantly washing the affected area will not help at all. And it might just cause a serious problems in your skin if you constantly scrub or rinse your it. Thus, i will advice to just wash your face twice a day with a mild suitable soap to mainly control the oil in your skin. Also dont forget to remove makeups or other cosmetic products in your skin before going to bed at night. It will only harsh your skin and may absorbs and block the pores of your skin. It was also important to keep your skin hydrated to cleans the pores and prevent the formation of blackheads. So drink water regularly for at least 8 full glasses per day. But if you willing to spend money for this problem, dont hesitate to go on a professional dermatologist and im pretty sure that they will knock them out.

Although blackhead is not really a serious health threat, we must not ignore it because it still can cause you some emotional distress which can affect you a lot with the way you live. Just remember, a healthy and clean lifestyle is the most important way to have a healthy body. Hope this help. Enjoy!

Essential Acne Prevention and Treatment Tips

2008-02-18T18:47:00.000-08:00

Based on the study by the experts, 90% of all adolescents and almost 25% of all adults were suffering from acne problem regardless of nationality. Actually, acne diminishes over time and tends to disappear, or at least decrease, after one reaches his or her early twenties. But no one really can tell for how long acne will last. For some unfortunate individuals, they might continue to suffer from acne decades later, into their thirties and forties and even beyond.

Acne really a burdensome and might affect a person's life which can cause great deal of embarrassment and stress. A person who's have acnes all around their faces will significantly limit one's social life and some other important miscellaneous activities regarding life improvement. There are many tips in the web right now regarding this topic, i will only site the very important and essential tips on how to treat and prevent acne.

Avoid Being Stress
One of the major factor in acne problem is the buildup of stress in your body. Based on the study, when under stress the body produces hormonal steroids, such as cortisol which promotes acne. I know we cant avoid being stressed but we can do something to lessen the effect of stress in your skin. This is done by stepping up the daily skin care regimen to offset the skin's response to stress. During these times, cleanse very thoroughly, or cleanse three times a day rather than two. When the stressful situation passes, return to the normal daily skin care regimen.

Do Not Squeeze/Scrub Out Your Acne
You will just messing your skin if you do this. You just worsen the effect of acne and there's a big possibilities that it might lead to infections or scarring. Just do a mild and gentle wash on your face with a cleanser for about 2 times a day and don't overdo washing because it might irritate your skin.

Drink Water Regularly
Drink at least 64 ounces or 8 glasses of water a day to help "detoxify" the body from the inside out. It is an essential not only for your skin, but for your overall health as well because water carry waste material out of our body. Regarding skin, if it becomes dehydrated, dead skin cells are not effectively shed, which can lead to blocked pores and further acne.

Watch What Your Eating
I suggest to eat plenty of antioxidants to cleans your skin and to control your acne. Juices from fruits and vegetables are the best source of antioxidant. Also, intakes of some minerals and vitamins like chromium supplement -which will help heal your pimples quickly and prevent future breakouts; Zinc -an antibacterial agent and a necessary element in the oil-producing glands of the skin which can cause acne breakouts; and Vitamin A -strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and helps reduce sebum production which actually prevents acne; will helps reduce and prevent acne from coming. While avoid excessive drinking of coffee and dairy products like milk, butter, etc. because it will stimulates the production of cortisol which promote acne.

Using these tips properly will surely lessen and prevent the promotion of acne. Just be sure to be patience because it's a long term process and cant be done in just a few days. Hope this helps. Enjoy!

Look Younger With Your Hair

2008-02-17T18:32:00.000-08:00

I know almost all of us dont want to look old as time passed by. And whatever we do, we cannot stop time and facing the dilemma of aging process.

Aging is a natural phenomena occurred in our body. It was our body's fundamental part of changing which we cannot be stop or modify. It change our behavior and looks as it becomes visible outside our body specially in our skin, face and hair. We all know we cant prevent aging, BUT! We can change and lessen the RESULT of aging. We're not talking about surgery, instead i will give you some useful advice on how to look younger with your hair. Because i believe that hair is one of the major factor why aging is become visible in our looks. A right hairstyle and a right color of the hair will give you much youthful looking appearance than ever.

Tip No.1 - Hide the Gray in your Hair
One of the most visible marks in our body done by aging is the showing up of gray hairs. As we get on 30's above, expect that you will have that problem at that age and will continue and worsening the effect. Get rid off of that problem by adjusting the color of your hair which can be done by dying it or using some products in the market that removes the gray. But i will recommend more to dye it. By doing it, it really cut off years of our age and made us look younger and feel more vibrant.

Tip No.2 – Coloring of the Hair
Hair coloring not only hides your gray hairs, it also make our skin more radiant which accentuate it and can result to a much younger looking person. Use dark colors to hide the grays. I also suggest highlighting your hair. It really makes you look young and more vibrant. Just always remember to choose a color which compliments your skin tone for better result. If you're not sure what you will do, try to go to the experts at the salon and ask them some advice and ideas about your problem.

Tip No3. - Choosing Hairstyle
The style of your hair is really the tricky part here. There are many styles and cuts to choose from. But did you know that a much shorter cuts really makes you look young? Make sure that your hair length is between your chin and your shoulders. Also bangs can help you look young. It can hide your wrinkles in your face and accentuates your eyes. Dont underestimate what a new hairstyle can do to lessen the trace of aging in you.

Combine these tips with a healthy lifestyle, proper diet, and a lot of exercise will surely give you a result that your expecting for. Just be patient and have a discipline in yourself. Looking young can help you improve not only physically, but also psychologically because it also boost your confidence and personality within yourself. Remember, looking good is feeling good. Enjoy!

Proper Nail Care Tips to Have a Healthy Nails

2008-02-11T19:34:00.000-08:00

Most of us does not aware how important our nail is. It is very important to have a healthy nails and i know you're asking now, what actually is a healthy nails?.

Nails too need to be taken care of properly. The color of your nails is an indicator of your general health. Your nails are a part of your body too so you must take good care of them. Actually, nails are an extension of our skin. They are produced by living skin cells in the fingers and toes and it is made of a hard protein called keratin which can also be found in our skin.

Basically nail reflects our way of living. In other words, taking care of your body is also taking care of your nails. Eating a healthy diet is important for your nails. It is important to include certain vitamins in your daily diet to ensure that your nails are healthy and look beautiful. Just remember to have a healthy lifestyle to take care of your self, including your nails.

To ensure that you have a healthy nails and prevent it from some nail disorders, here are few tips that every one should know to properly maintain a healthy bunch of nails.

Tip No. 1
Keep your nails clean and dry. By doing this, you prevent bacteria and some infectious organism to collect in tour nails. They might cause a serious nail disease that might ruined your nails.

Tip No.2
Always wear rubber gloves when doing some household chores specially when dealing with chemicals like cleanser, disinfectants etc. They might harm your nail and result in nail disorder. Also if your hands are going to be immersed in water for any length of time, wear them because it might cause your nails to dry and become brittle.

Tip No.3
Don't ever bite your nails. Doing this bad habit can result in damaging your nail as well the skin surrounding the fingers and allowing bacteria to spread not only in your nails and skin, as well in your mouth.

Tip No.4
Cut your nails properly. Do this straight across, and keep them oval not pointed, thus making the nails less susceptible to breakage. Trim the nails to the same length. Use a file to shape and smoothen them to avoid catching rough ends. If you found your nail hard to cut because its thick, soak them in warm water with salt. Be sure to dry them before you cut it.

Tip No.5
Apply some nail polished and strengthening to protect your nail from damage. Just don't over used it, once every two weeks is the ideal time lapse in order for the nails to breath. The same thing in manicuring.

Tip No.6
Don't deal ingrown by yourself. If you have ingrown, don't dig and cut it if you don't know what your doing. You will only spread bacteria and can cause serious infections into your ingrown. Always dry the part where you have ingrown. And see the doctor immediately.

By doing this tips i guarantee you that you will surely have a healthy nail. For optimum care, incorporate it with a healthy diet and lifestyle because what is best for your body is good for your nails. Enjoy!

Choosing the Perfect Necktie

2008-02-10T17:41:00.000-08:00

Before anything else, let us first define what is a necktie. A necktie is a long piece of cloth worn around the neck. It rests under the shirt collar and is knotted at the throat. Men and women wear neckties as part of regular office attire, formal wear, or uniforms.

Nowadays, neckties are worn mostly by men. They wear it to have a complete formal appearance for the whole attire. In looking from those, your necktie is one of the first things people will see when you enter a room. It really compliment and accentuate your clothing, however choosing the wrong tie can end up breaking the idea of the coordination in your clothing. I know its not an easy task to choose what is the best tie for your attire. And it became even more complicated because of the huge variety of style, color, patterns, etc to choose from. That's why i made these tips to guide you from choosing the right necktie which suits perfectly for your attire.

Tip #1 – Choosing a fabric
Feel the fabric of the tie. Before you buy, ask what kind of fabric they used. If it was silk, then thats perfect because it holds the shape of your tie and at the same time, its lightweight and durable to wear. As much as possible, dont choose cotton ties because excessive wrinkling will be a big messed up on it. Wool is also good but these kind of neckties are considered less formal than silk.

Tip #2 - Tie Colors
Color in neckties is generally based in your personal choice. But you must remember a few things regarding colors to fully optimize your look on choosing the right color for your tie. Generally, if you want to compliment your shirt or suit, use a necktie which create contrast. A dark shirt is relieved by lighter colored tie and a bright shirt can be sobered by pairing it with a dark tie. Also you can wear a tie of the same color with your shirt or suit, just make sure that it was lighter or darker in shade. Here's another trick, if your wearing a striped, checked or plaid dress shirt, select a tie color that matches the dominant color of the stripes or checks in the shirt.

Tip #3 – Pattern
Be careful when dealing with patterns. One of the most hardest and yet complicated part in choosing a tie is regarding its pattern. Just always remember the general rule, if you wearing a patterned shirt, its better to wear solid ties and vice versa. Though you can still look great in wearing same patterned tie and shirt but be careful when matching. If done right, it will look polished and sophisticated. If not, it could be a disaster on your look. The trick in here is to choose a tight stripe that reads more like a solid, or to make sure the two stripes are of different sizes so they do not fight or look dizzy together. Another remedy for this problem is to can wear a plain jacket with them. By this your dazzling outfit can be neutralize by the coat.

Necktie really serves a big help to complete your look. Just be sure that you choose a suitable one that goes perfectly with your outfit. Remember to consider its fabric, colors and pattern. Hope this help. Enjoy!