Beauty Tips For Girls

• Apply Bold Color

There’s power in your pout. Recent study showed that both red and pink lipstick hold a man’s attention for 5 seconds longer than a neutral lip. But a high-impact hue has to feel right – to you.

Experiment with different shades of crimson and fuchsia, and combine it with a subtle smokey eye.

• Go Crazy!

If date night normally means dinner and a movie, change it up. Meet at an art gallery or a new bar to ignite a spark. Doing something novel together “stimulates the same part of your brain that lights up when you fall in love,” says sex therapist Laura Berman.

• Find Perfect Stretch

What separates knock-’em’dead jeans from everyday denim comes down to fit: snug and sexy but not too tight. Stylist Wouri Vice, who wirks with Alicia Keys, suggests pairs with between 2% and 4% Lycra for a “close, easy shape on your body.”

• Start With A Spike

Whether you slip into delicate T-straps or shapely pumps, never underestimate what added height (at least 3 inches) can do. The higher the heel, the sexier you will feel, says stylist Rob Zangardi, who works with KristenBell and Rihanna. “Wearing high heels changes your posture, how you stand, and even the way you walk.”

• Customize Your Curves

When it comes to turning up the heat, a tailor can be a miracle worker, says Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant. Consider the sheath, she says. A few alterations can “accentuate the bust, waist, and hips,” giving you a day-to-night dress that’s not too much about showing skin as it is about highlightig your shape.”

A nice belt (thin or wide) adds more definition.

• Lift Them Up – Or Fake It

Strengthen your back to align shoulders for a “natural boob lift,” says trainer Harley Pasternak, who works with Megan Fox. Taking dance classes is another way to develop great dance frame that will show off your assets. In addition to it, dancing is fun and offers many health benefits.

A less strenuous way to heighten allure? Dab shimmer on your decolletage before hooking your push up bra.

• Work On Your Wink

Fluttery fringe on the red carpet is often achieved with false eyelashes or extensions, say pro makeup artists. For lusher lashes on your own, use these tips from makeup artist Tonya Crooks.

- Begin with a primer.

- Gently heat your lash curler with a blow dryer before crimping.

- Finally, brush on waterproof mascara. “It acts as a sealer to keep lashes curled,” says Crooks.

• Master Bed-Head Bardot

For touchable waves, start with a volumnizing spray or powder, says hairstylist Juan Carlos, who has worked with Jennifer Lopez. Loosely gather hair into 2 low ponytails, and secure with rubber bands. Twist each pony around its base, pin and leave in for 2 hours. Shake out and viola! – a goddess bed head.

Create waves on shorter dos by wraping strands vertically around a 1-inch curling iron; begin at the top of your ears and continue down to hair ends.

• Embrace Lace

A lacy stocking shows off your legs in a seductive way that’s not edgy or overt. Pair with a LBD and platform pumps for a saucy retro vibe, says Mad Men’s Bryant.

• Hit The Notes

While musk and tuberose are commonly tied to sensual scents, crisper types with lavendar, lily of the valley, and orange also have a come-hither effect. Research has shown that men find those notes (along with “pumpkin pie”) the most provocative, says neurologist Alan Hirsch of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation.

This change is made possible by a single concept, online video marketing. As the science of search engine optimization has been developed, with link building and social media paving the way, we have come to understand that hosting relevant videos on your website’s homepage is a great way to more up in the ranks of Google, a process called optimization. With the commanding presence of YouTube and the desire for optimized web content, fashion brands from the well-known designers to the up-and-coming local lines have started creating videos to make their footprint in the digital world.

So why is fashion just now getting on the video boat?

Historically, video was a very exclusive and expensive medium. The only way to gain mass exposure for a video was through obtaining a spot for TV commercials put together by a production company, which is very costly and also highly competitive. Now, with free video hosting on many websites, the only cost of video marketing is in video production service.

Many high fashion designers use the internet to display videos of all kinds – short films using the fashion line as the wardrobe (like Chanel’s Blue), commercial-like concept videos expressing the inspiration for a line (Kate Spade’s Live Colorfully), corporate video production and even mass exposure for extremely well-done fashion shows (Alexander McQueen’s Plato’s Atlantis).Does your fashion business keep up with video marketing trend?

Check out Jennifer Love Hewitt, rockin' the trend! Her feather palate adds a classy kick to her rich, caramel locks.

Lately, style icons have been searching far and wide for something to add spice to their classic hairstyles… something that strays from your average “bring-back-the-80s” fads or the major hair overhaul that requires a lot of snip-snip. Everyday diversity is a necessity in the modern fashionista’s agenda, but it’s still important to kick it with a sexy, classy style.

We’ve decided to take part in the madness: feather hair extensions! Our colors are bold and beautiful for any hair color and texture, adding extreme flair to anyone’s ensemble. To see our signature colors, visit our shop section.

Have you ever tried to dye locks of your hair? It’s extremely tiresome; if you aren’t blonde, bleaching is in order (which has the disadvantage of making your hair porous and brittle, thus unhealthy). Then, you get to fuss with messy dye, brushes, foil, and are lucky if your bathroom mat doesn’t get a spotty dye job in the process. After you struggle with cutting some showers out of your weekly routine, the dye still begins to fade instantly, giving your ‘do that trashy band-groupie look.

Or, you can visit the salon and pay $$$ for a few strands of color, go through the same torture, then make your next touch-up appointment for a few weeks later.
OR… you can have streaks of bodacious, unfading color that match your mood, day and night, sans dye. Some may enjoy the hairy routine of dye, but personally, I prefer a method that won’t constantly damage my hair (especially because I’m a huge fan of daily heat styling). Also, the color(s) chosen for a specific dye job may clash horribly with my wardrobe, which would severely bum me out.

Feather hair extensions

There is an issue with feather hair extensions, however… they are often harvested from real roosters, which constitutes animal cruelty in my book. The last thing we want is to mimic our great aunts who wear full coats made from tiger pelts. Well, that’s just the thing.
These feather extensions LOOK real, but they’re purely synthetic. Made from 100% human hair (don’t worry, no humans were harmed in the making of this product), each feather is super soft and safe for heat styling (unlike real, delicate feathers). I think that’s pretty awesome… save the roosters while getting the most out of your style.

Hectic schedules. Rush hour. Overtime.

It is no wonder that everyday stresses take a toll on our bodies, tiring us out and interrupting our sleep habits. A lack of rest is most evident on our faces, with puffy bags forming around our eyes. In order to look more rested, do two things.

First, get more rest.

Secondly, try our simple quick-fixes to reduce the appearance of bags around your tired eyes:

- Cold Spoons:

Put two metal teaspoons in the freezer before you go to bed. When you wake up, retrieve the spoons and place them over your closed eyes as you lean back and rest for a few minutes. The chilled surfaces of the spoons will cool and calm the skin around your eyes.

- Tea Bags:

Steep two tea bags (black or green tea) in boiling water. Remove from water and place in the fridge until cold. When chilled, place a tea bag over each closed eye and lean back for a few minutes. Caffeinated teas are especially beneficial, as the caffeine helps increase blood flow under the eyes. This works to reduce the appearance of dark circles. Green teas have anti-inflammatory benefits. Both types of tea contain powerful antioxidants that help reduce signs of aging.

- Cucumber Slices:

Place a circular slice of chilled cucumber over each closed eye and lean your head back. Rest for several minutes. Cucumber helps calm and soothe the skin, and helps hydrate the skin due to its high composition of water.

Dealing with puffy eyes is simple and easy. Try out these time-tested tips to keep your eyes looking fresh and well-rested.

Stockings are not the most comfortable items to wear all the time, especially during the summer months, but they are an important part of our overall wardrobe. And some stockings have medicinal purposes too. For those suffering from blood circulation problems, compression stockings are great things to wear.

Compression stockings are a special piece of hosiery that manages the blood circulation in the legs. These medical products are often used for therapeutic purposes to cure thrombosis, phlebitis and edema. Compression stockings put gradual pressure on the foot and the lower leg region. In some cases, they are also used to put pressure in the thigh region. The elastic used in the making of compression stockings is much stronger so that significant pressure can be created in the legs, feet and ankles. Patients wearing Jobst compression stockings and Medi compression stockings are known to experience great relief.

How Compression Stocking Can Help

When one wears compression stockings they feel a lot of tightness in their ankles as the pressure eases up as they go upward toward the knees and thighs. The stockings compress the surface veins, muscles and arteries and force the blood to flow through the circulator channels that are narrower. This in turn increases the arterial pressure and hence, more blood returns to the heart and there is a lesser pool of blood in the feet.

Buy Compression Stockings Online

When you go online you find a lot of information on compression stockings. No surprise here; many people use these stockings nowadays. There are people that face intense pain in their lower leg and one of the reasons for this could be irregular flow of blood. Using compression stockings helps to regulate optimum flow of blood and the pain is considerably eased. And when you try and find out more about these medical products, the names of Jobst compression stockings and Medi compression stockings almost always come up.

To buy compression stockings, you don’t need to venture out anywhere. This is especially helpful when you are facing a lot of pain in your legs. Just boot your PC and connect to the Internet. Search online for websites that sell Jobst compression stockings and Medi compression stockings do comparison shopping online.

The most professional websites selling Jobst compression stockings and Medi compression stockings make life very easy for you because they categorize the type of compression stockings. So, you find different stockings for men and women and in different types too. All you need to do is choose the perfect stocking for you, pay for it online and have it delivered to your doorstep. If you want to have them delivered quickly, use medical courier or courier delivery company that can deliver medical products to your door in no time. You can find local courier companies that provide this service by searching online as well.

Don’t let the pain in your lower leg take away your mental peace. Opt for compression stockings today and give your feet a rest. Buy online for the convenient experience.

People say that you start to age ever since the day that you are born! Undoubtedly aging is one thing that no one can prevent or avoid experiencing. However, what we can do is to ensure our skin greater care and attention to keep it looking as great as possible for as long as possible, and the best way to do this is to moisturize it regularly, and to do it using simple, organic yet greatly effective natural face moisturizers!

You should keep in mind that your facial skin gets increasingly dry with age and keeps losing about 1.5% collagen. Elastin and Collagen are substances that essentially provide your skin with softness, suppleness, firmness and elasticity and thus keep your skin in glowing, youthful quality. However, you keep losing all of these features gradually with age. Aside from only using moisturizers which contain chemical anti-oxidants to prevent this loss, it is more so beneficial for your complexion and skin if you provide your skin with nourishments using completely natural ingredients from vegetables and fruits, nuts and salads in your treatment because of the great amount of moisture and anti-oxidants that these contain.

You should take extra care to look for natural facial moisturizers that not only moisturize but also are effectively able to counteract aging, act on blemishes and scars and ones that provide protection against sunburn. So, the best moisturizers are ideally those, which compose only organic ingredients, as these give the best results and are the safest to use. Some of the more essential ingredients to look out for are discussed below.

Cocoa butter and Jojoba oil are able to keep the skin smooth and really soft while the latter even gives the skin a kind of velvety appearance. There is also Organic Soy oil, which is very rich in Vitamin A emollient and can be easily absorbed by the facial skin. This oil is able to moisturize, soften and nourish skin all at the same time.

Apart from these, Olive Oil, Avocado extract, Grape seed oil, Cynergy TK, avocado and macadamia oil contain anti-oxidants that effectively reduce wrinkles by rejuvenating the skin. Such anti-oxidants are also found present in other natural products such as natural Vitamin E, manuka honey and Coenzyme Q10.

Another mentionable natural ingredient is the Rosehip oil, which is a very rich source of Retinol that effectively prevents ageing, lightens age spots, gets rid of surface wrinkles and regenerates the skin. This oil can even soften the skin and reduce scars. Green tea extract that is organically grown, if present in a moisturizer, can even counteract the harmful effects of the sun and pollution, successfully combating aging.

There is the Olive Squalene, which helps in regenerating cells in your skin by oxygenating them. It even prevents age spots and UV damage and helps to stop wrinkles from reappearing and retains natural skin moisture. Since Aloe Vera has a pH that is similar to that of the skin, it is considered quite beneficial when present in moisturizers.

Apart from all the above, there are the butters, such as Shea and Capaucu which soothe inflamed skin, reduce brown spots and blemishes on the skin, and protects it from. There is also Vitamin B5 that repairs the skin and also provides protection from sunburn.

Whatever your age may be, by using a natural moisturizer containing some of the aforementioned natural ingredients you can find the perfect remedy to reduce wrinkles, counteract dryness, banish spots and to keep your skin glowing and youthful for a long time.

Still, remember that using any available skin care product without any knowledge of its contents is too risky for your skin. Whatever you may choose to do in order to moisturize skin, you should always remember that some chemical ingredients contained in moisturizers are harmful and that the mineral oils present only moisturize the skin temporarily. Despite knowing some of the harmful effects some ingredients may have on people’s skins, some manufacturers still use those ingredients just to increase their profit margins. It is best for you to avoid such products and use options where you can get to know the ingredients of a moisturizer before getting one for your skin. When there are so many great natural face moisturizer ingredients available, why would you even consider using skincare products, which are loaded with chemicals and the inevitable side effects? So, a moisturizer that contains only natural ingredients is definitely the one to get!

If your latest drunken antics with a facial scar, don’t feel embarrassed. New research shows that non-severe scars don’t decrease female beauty – Tina Fey’s a case in point. Facial scars can actually make men more attractive to women.

Men rated the appeal of women based on headshots with and without digitally added face scars, and women did the dame with man’s pictures. Guys with a marked facial scars looked batter as short-term hook ups, but scars didn’t affect their appeal as long term partners.

Now did scars affect women’s allure, either for short or long term relationships. The researchers argue that signs of trauma indicate masculinity but more so in men than in women. When subjects guessed the scar’s origins, mens scars were assumed to result from battle rather than buffoonery more often than women’s.

Lead researcher Robert Burriss of the University of Liverpool says knowing a scar’s etiology might influence its effect. So if the gash on men’s mug results from clumsiness rather than heroism, he should keep his mouth shut. Women like men of mystery, anyway.

Rosita Arvigo, who has studied herbal medicine for 30 years and established the world’s medicinal plant reserve, shares her favorite herbal recipes for headaches and PMS. These headache remedies are still widely used by Central Americans, and the ingredients – believe it or not – can be found right in your kitchen, garden or local grocery store.

Rosita Arvigo, DN (doctor of naprapathy), is an herbalist, ethnobotanist and naprapath – a specialist in the manipulation of connective tissues. She has studied herbal medicine in the rain forest of Belize for nearly 30 years. She is also the founder of Terra Nova, the world’s first and only medicinal plant reserve, which she established in Belize 9 years ago.

Rosemary Tea for PMS:

Dr. Arvigo considers rosemary to be a reliable tonic that is especially helpful coping with premenstrual blues. She believes that certain compounds in rosemary bring hormonal levels into line and may help reduce headache symptoms.

To prepare rosemary tea, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Pour the water over 1 teaspoon of fried rosemary leaves. Let steep, covered, for 10-15 min. Drink warm. Have a cup before lunch and another one before dinner. Repeat for 3 days during the week before you expect your period.

Headache Relief from Ginger

Many patients benefit from ginger when their headaches are related to stress and tension, indigestion or congested sinuses. Under these circumstances, chew a piece of fresh ginger about the size of a quarter for 20-30 min. Headache relief may be experienced for up to 90 min, at which time you may chew another piece of ginger. After that, chewing ginger slowly every 2 to 4 hours.

To get rid of headache symptoms, you may also sip ginger tea. Boil 2 teaspoons of grated ginger in 1 1/2 cups of water for 5 min. Steep for 10 minutes longer, sip slowly and inhale the steam while drinking.

“I believe that ginger relaxes the muscles around your temples and increases their blood supply,” says Dr. Arvigo. “Ginger also acts as a mild analgesic and relieves sinus pressure,” says Arvigo.

Nurture Your Spirit With Marigolds

The Mayan people believe that marigold is an angelic force with the power to dispel anxiety, fear and insomnia and to help mend a broken heart. To the Mayan, healing the spirit is as important as healing the body.

In my experience, a warm marigold bath never fails to lift the spirits, says renowned herbalist, who has witnessed the healing power of marigold baths repeatedly, for herself, her patients and family members.

Common garden-variety marigolds such as Tagetes erecta are widely available in nurseries during the spring and summer months. Plant some in your garden, and harvest it as needed. Just be sure not to confuse it with Calendula, which is often called pot marigold and is sold in health food stores. Calendula is a safe healing plant, but it doesn’t work as headache remedy.

To prepare a marigold herbal bath, take 2 handfuls of crushed fried leaves and/or flowers, or 4-9 fresh marigold branches, approximately 9 inches long, and soak them in a large pot of warm tap water for 1 hour. Squeeze the herbs between your hands to release their essential oils in the pot. Draw a warm bath and pour herbal water through a strainer into the tub. Then soak for 30 min, relaxing and breathing the aroma in deeply.

These herbal remedies are sure to relieve headache symptoms, soothe you and help you feel better.

Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to use its resources in the most efficient and beneficial way.

It promotes the natural healing ability of the body and improves its functioning. Through the use of exceedingly thin filiform needles acupuncture influences the flow of qi . Acupuncture balances the energies in the body generally leading to a relaxed yet revitalized state.

Effective Treatment For Many Health Problems

Our health is dependent on the smooth flow of energy, blood and fluids in the body.  When this natural flow is blocked or disrupted an imbalance occurs that affects a person physically, mentally or spiritually causing disease. Disruptions and imbalance can occur suddenly through trauma or over time due to diet, life style or other factors.  With the use of fine sterile single-use needles acupuncture manipulates energy that run in channels throughout the body.  By stimulating specific points, each having a precise healing action, it eases blockages to restore the harmonious flow of energy throughout the body, thus relieving pain or discomfort. The practitioner seeks to address the underlying cause as well as the symptoms. In this way, the body’s own healing response is activated, raising energy and promoting long term change.

Studies have led the National Institute of Health (NIH) to the consensus that acupuncture is an effective treatment for

• adult postoperative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting
• postoperative dental pain,
• addiction, stroke rehabilitation,
• headache,
• menstrual cramps,
• tennis elbow,
• fibromyalgia,
• myofascial pain,
• osteoarthritis,
• low back pain,
• carpal tunnel syndrome,
• asthma.

However this is only a partial list that is based on research studies. Clinical experience demonstrates that acupuncture can address numerous health concerns. Because alternative medicine does not divide the body and the mind, both physical and emotional difficulties can be addressed.

Though studies have repeatedly shown the efficacy of acupuncture, we have not unraveled the biochemical mechanism through which it works. Theories include affects on the nervous system, stimulation of endorphins, and affects on the fascia. Research continues to prove acupuncture to be an effective treatment in more and more areas.

What to expect

On a first visit the practitioner will interview extensively to get a complete picture of how your body is working. Though many questions may seem to be irrelevant to your complaint, the information helps to find the underlying cause allowing the practitioner to choose the most beneficial points for treatment. Pulses on both wrists give an indication of the qi and blood flow through the various organ systems. The tongue will be viewed as it indicates the amount of heat in the body, the state of fluids in the body and the progression of the disease.

Acupuncture needles are exceedingly thin.  There may be a slight prick as the needle is inserted.  A feeling of warmth, tingling either at the needle site or radiating from it is a sign that qi or energy is moving. People usually find that acupuncture treatments are very relaxing.

The Ancient Greeks believed that mortals were formed originally with two heads, four arms, four legs, and one heart; but the gods knew that humans were far too powerful in such a body. To put the humans back in their subordinate place, the gods split each and every mortal, to have two legs and arms and one head. The point of life, then, became a quest to find their other half, once again making them whole.

Finally, you have come face to face with your other half, and you’ve decided to join together in matrimony to regain that powerful force. She’s the most beautiful, unique woman in the world, so she deserves a comparably breathtaking and unique diamond engagement ring.

Unique engagement rings are most commonly associated with a rare and brilliant diamond, but more often, the defining factor is the setting, or the design of the ring itself. Settings can range from multi-stone arrangements or a solid, intricately carved band to more modern designs with inset smaller diamonds in a channel setting.

The most common ring type is called a solitaire engagement ring, named for the single diamond setting. Though these rings are common, they can be far from ordinary. Many fine jewelers design solitaire engagement rings with various artistic inspirations, such as the natural beauty of her favorite flower, her personal heritage, or the way your fingers interlace with hers with delicate perfection.

Uniqueness, however, does not necessarily confine you to the design of a more modern engagement ring; the antique, retro custom designs are just as rare and may actually be better tailored for her personality. Antique diamond engagement rings are often more elaborately set, and may have a “halo” surrounding the center diamond or a row of pave-set stones on either side.

Ultimately, the best way to choose a unique diamond ring for your better half is to browse the selections of the fine jewelers you trust. The perfect engagement ring should be a reflection of her genuine radiance, but should also be an extension of her personality; after all, she will be wearing it for the rest of her life. But not to worry – just like finding her, you will just know when you see that unique engagement ring.