Ways to make your eyes look bigger!

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Eyes are the feature that draw instant attention and it's very important to make them look pretty. The best way to do that is by making them look bigger. Here are a few ways to pop your eyes a little !

 

Lash Out

To get your longest-looking lashes, start by taking the tip of the mascara wand and apply formula directly to the ends of your lashes in an upwards direction. For thickness, wait a few seconds, and continue to apply mascara to the base of the lashes using quick right-to-left strokes. This all works to coat the lashes as much as possible.

Twin Peaks

Using two different eye shadow shades from the same color family creates instant dimension on your lids. 

Pop It and Lock It

To appear more doe-eyed, concentrate color at the middle of the lash lines,  You can apply a thicker line on the top lashes and fade it out to the sides, but keep the color focused on the highest and lowest points to emphasize the widest section of your eye shape.

Get the Blues

Experiment with blue-hued eyeliner, the cooler tones will make the whites of your eyes appear brighter.

Go for Seconds

Doubling up on mascara coats along your top lashes will create a lifting effect for droopy lids.  use wands with angled bristles so you can catch every hair.

Curl It On Up

When you curl your lashes, start at the root of your lash and gently pulse the curler shut three times. Then, move the curler half way up the length of your eye lashes and repeat. This will ensure that you'll get a natural curl, instead of a funky crimp.

Follow the Crease

To get the most out of the natural contour of your eye, only apply liner as far as your crease extends.

Use a Top Coat

After applying mascara, use a dermatologist-tested top coat to make your lashes look inky black and shiny.

Color Wheel

As a general rule of thumb, warm sandy shades are great for women with green eyes. Pinks and golds complement brown-eyed girls. And blue hues work for everyone.

 

Mind the Line

Always remember to keep the majority of color and product around the lash line. This creates structure and shape, which ultimately helps to enhance eye size.

Go Ombre

A great eye-opening trick is to apply a light color eye shadow on the base of your eyelid and a darker color at the crease. This adds dimension to you face,

Best kept hair secrets!

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If you want different hairstyles really quick and you don't like to go to parlours very frequently, here are some tips to give your hair some quick changes! Follow them and experience instant changes in your hairstyle...you can try a different one everyday ;)

• To create volume...

Mist your roots at the crown of your head with a voluminizing spray when your hair is dry. Then blow-dry the section of the hair in the opposite direction that it normally falls while using your fingers or a brush to lift the roots up and over. Once dry, flip the hair over and gently smooth it out with a brush. You can do this on small sections around your entire head for even more major results.

• For a swept-up look...

Begin with a shine-enhancing shampoo and conditioner  to make hair look extra-glossy. Blow-dry hair in sections with a large, round brush. For side-swept bangs first take the front section and blow-dry it back with a large, round brush and "swoop" it to the side. Apply a drop of smoothing cream on the ends and finish by misting hairspray all over for hold.

 

• To keep waves bouncy...

Most hairstylists recommend sleeping on a satin pillowcase to help keep your hair from getting matted, tangled, and frizzy. Cotton cases tend to have coarser texture, which can rough up your hair, especially if you're tossing and turning all night.

 

• Pay more attention to your scalp...

It's your ticket to healthier, stronger hair. Switch to a shampoo and conditioner, , which contains eucalyptus, menthol, and peppermint oil to stimulate your scalp. It also helps if you massage the suds into your head with your fingertips to stimulate blood flow to your roots.

 

• When curling your hair...

Leave the bottom ends out for a more messy, beachy feel. Skip the styling products and separate waves with your fingers.Just because it isn't warm out doesn't mean you can't wear beach waves.

 

• For a faux bob...

Make a low, loose ponytail. Tuck the tail under and secure with hairpins. Let your face-framing pieces hang loose and curl with a smaller-sized curling iron. Voilà! short hair!, no cutting required.

 

• For a finishing touch...

When you're about to leave the house, flip your head over and shake out your hair to boost volume and create that tousled effect. Hit it with hairspray once more and you're good to go!

 

• For extra frizz protection...

Don't wash your conditioner completely out. If you leave a small hint behind, the product will weigh hair down and guard it from humidity and frizz.

Tips to buy pants for any body type!

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Pants and jeans are the most comfortable and the most popular piece of fashion, and have maintained this status for years now! They can be worn anywhere , but the trick is to buy the right pair for yourself, to get the right fit and the right look. Follow these tips to get a perfect pair of pants!

Strategies for buying pants for any body style:

• Try buying one size larger which will usually give you the right not too tight fit.

• Stretch fabric is crucial for comfort especially since at different times of the month you may need more ease.

• Uncluttered look - flat front, no pockets or embellishments, is a very flattering look and prevents bulk around the hips.

• Be careful with low rises on slim pants because you always have to be careful with how your walk or sit. A relative medium rise will give you more flexibility.

 

• Apply a sense of proportion to your look. For example it is difficult to wear fitted on both the top and the bottom. Try soft blouse, easy fit jacket or long sweater with fitted pants. If you choose to where fitted on top and bottom remember that wearing the same color on top and bottom elongates the frame.

• Avoid light colors or patterns on the bottom as they tend to add pounds. Unless you are a twig save those beautiful prints for the top or wear menswear type patterns on the bottom.

• Heels always make your pants more flattering.

Foundation - liquid,cream, powder or mousse?

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How would you know what kind of a foundation should you use? there's a whole lot of variety in the market these days - liquid, powder,stick, cream, mousse..
It really depends on the condition of your skin and what kind of coverage your want.


The advantages of a liquid foundation

•  A liquid foundation tends to blend easily and offers a wide range of coverage from sheer to full coverage.
• If you have oily skin remember to use an oil free liquid and an illuminating one if you have dull or dry skin.
• If you need to cover breakout you should use a highly pigmented foundation.

The advantages of a stick foundation

• Stick foundation is excellent for spot coverage on the chin or around your nose

The advantages of a cream foundation

• If you are looking for more coverage and a longer lasting foundation use a cream foundation. You can keep if from looking too heavy by using a foundation brush to apply it which will spread it lightly.

The advantages of powder and mousse foundations

• Both will give you lighter coverage and look best on clear and evenly pigmented skin.

How do I find the perfect shade of foundation

• Go to the department store and try a few swipes of different shades on your jaw line and go outside with a pocket mirror and see which one blends seamlessly into your skin.

Reduce stress!

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Stress is very common in our lives, you may have moved out to a new place, or started a new job ...such changes can cause stress and anxiety in your life, especiially if you think the change is negative .
This kind of a stress needs to be managed quickly because it can have really harmful effects like muscle tension, stomach aches and even headaches.

Follow these tips to get rid of tension and stress , lead a happy, carefree life!

Side effects of stress and tips to reduce them :

• Progressive Muscle relaxation: Lay down in a quiet place, close your eyes, and breath in deeply and exhale slowly. Next tense a muscle group, such as your thigh muscles, for about 10 seconds and then relax them. It is best to start with your lower extremities and work your way up. Repeat this with other muscle groups; sholders, feet, legs, stomach and up to your head.

• Meditation: Meditation is a focusing of the mind, and for many it brings peace, serenity and stress relief. Two prevelant forms of meditation are mindfulness meditation and transendental meditation.

• Yoga: Besides helping manage stress, yoga helps tone muscles, improve flexibility, and improve posture

• R and R: Take time to rest and relax. Be sure the rest after a long stressful day at work and on the weekend. Hobbies and sports are a great way to relax.

• Excersise: Studies show excersise is an excellent way to reduce stress.

• Keep a diary: If you have persistent worrying thoughts, write them down in a journal. This will help you put the thoughts aside.

• Aromatherapy: Lavender, jasmine, frankincence, myrrh, camomile and orange essential oils are used for relaxation

Dry hair, oily hair, coarse hair, frizzy hair! Treat 'em right!

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Having long hair can be problematic for some. Here are a few common problems faced by many, follow the instructions to treat them right and get them in shape and the right form. Read on !

For preventing dry hair

• Try washing your hair less frequently. When you do wash your hair use shampoos and conditioners that contain humectants. Humectants are ingredients in shampoo and conditioners, such as glycerin and panthenol, which help bind water to the hair to reduce dryness.
• Try leaving the conditioner on your hair as long as possible. Do a deep-conditioning treatment about once a week.

For preventing oily hair

• The most important thing you can do to prevent or resolve oily hair is to shampoo your hair daily.  Leaving the shampoo on your head for at least 5 minutes before rinsing may help.
• Avoid brushing your hair too often or too vigorously, since the brushing will carry oil from your scalp to the ends of your hair.
• Hormones affect oil production and therefore things that affect your hormone levels (such as stress or birth control pills) may also affect the oiliness of your hair.

Hair cut tips for course hair?

• Don't try to force course hair into being straight. It puts extra stress on the hair and can with an older face make the face look tired. The straight edges of a straight style also tend to add years to an older face by echoing any lines around the eyes or mouth.
• Soft curls or waves especially around the neck tend to have a softening effect.

How can I prevent my hair from frizzing out in the humidity?

• Humidity causes frizz when moisture enters the hair swelling it. Try using a rinse out condition after you shampoo to help moisturize your hair. Towel dry then rub a small amount of serum with silicone throughout your hair. (Another ingredient to look for is dimethicone which also helps.) Since you are going to be using a silicone based product it is recommended to use a clarifying shampoo once a week.
• If your hair is coarse use a styling cream instead of a serum because it is heavier. Avoid gels which can make your hair sticky and stiff.

Make healthy food choices!

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We know eating is fun and sometimes when you're out with your friends you just can't help but snack on something yummy , but you know what , it might just turn out to be unhealthy for you. And, doing this everyday can cause a lot of health problems . So here are a few suggestions for you- Little things you can do to you make better food choices !

• Change your grocery list. Instead of the chips get air popped popcorn and avoid and partially hydrogenated oils.

• Choose high fiber foods. A good rule of thumb is try to aim for 2 or more grams of fiber per 100 calories.

• Avoid High Fructose. It is just another way to add sugar to your diet.

• Compare ingredients and go for the product with the shortest list, which means less processing fewer additives and frequently fewer calories

• Make good nutrition convenience. Try banishing junk food and buying nutritious stuff for yourself and your family. Always have a full fruit bowl.

• Be prepared. Have nutritious provisions at work and in the car if you need them.

• Before a party - eat a yogurt or an apple to help curb your appetite.