Smart ways to use lipstick

Application of lipstick is an art in itself. You can achieve different kinds of looklips with different techniques of applying lip colour. You can create a sexy pout and make thin lips look full.

To plump a punny pout

Avoid dark burgundy, red or plum lip hues-they’ll make lips look skinnier. Create the illusion of fuller lips with dark nude liner and lighter nude lipstick. Line all the way around the outside of your natural lip line. Next, apply your lipstick.

To shrink a seismic smacker

Steer close of glosses, shimmers or light lipsticks, which inflate lip size. Dark matte plum and burgundies paired with matching liners are a better bet.

Use the liner tracing all the way around the inside of your lip line. Fill in your mouth with matching lipstick.

To Even out lopsided lips

To fix one lip that’s larger than the other

Some Beauty Ingredients

There are some beauty ingredients that you can found in your kitchen and garden. They really help you retain your beauty naturally. The main ingredients and their benefits in different beauty recipes are given below.

1. Aloe gel: Remedy for burns.

2. Avocado: good source of vitamin E and natural oils, natural moisturizer.

3. Coconut Milk: for smooth skin.

4. Cucumber: for dark circles under eyes and wrinkles, under-eye puffiness.

5. Egg: skin conditioner, egg white for normal and oily skin, yolks for dry skin

6. Fenugreek seeds (dana methi): for skin scrub, if taken internally purifies blood.

7. Honey: for wrinkles, skins pores and lose skin, a natural astringent, natural moisturizer.

8. Milk: for skin nourishment.

9. Nuts: used in scrubs for wrinkles, skin pores and blackheads.

10. Oatmeal: for smooth skin, improves complexion

11. Olive oil: good for dry skin.

12. Oranges, Lemons, Pineapple: natural astringents, improves complexion, soften the skin, skin bleach.

13. Tomato: opening the skin pores.

14. Vinegar: for blemishes, itchy skin, and sunburn, softens skin

15. Yogurt: softens and hydrates the skin, skin cleanser, skin bleach.

16. Witch Hazel: body deodorant, for eye puffiness.

It’s all in the Eyes

Not everyone is born with the perfect face. If you asked your friends most of them would say they felt their eyes were too close together, too far apart, too squinty or… well you get the picture. (I personally think my eyes are too close together).

Thankfully we live in a day where makeup can do all sorts of optical illusions. Here I list a few simple techniques using eye shadow and eyeliner to create several illusions based on your needs.

To make your eyes look…

closer together. Most eyes look better when the emphasis is on the outer corner of the eye (or the ‘v’). But emphasizing the inner corner will make eyes look closer together.Start by sweeping a light shadow over the whole eye area. Then dust a medium color on the inner half of the eyelid and blend outward to create a natural finish. Next, line from the inner corner of the eye to the middle and then blend outward.

further apart. If your eyes are less than an eyes-width apart, you can create the illusion of being wider set by keeping the inside corners of your eyes light and the outer edges darker. To do this, sweep a concealer one shade lighter than your skin at the inner corner of the lids. Blend well and don’t forget the gray shadowy areas on the side of your nose. Take a matte eyeshadow in a medium-to-dark shade and stroke it outward and slightly upward from the middle part of your lid. the outer half of your lid. Take eyeliner and start the line just a bit in from the inner corner of your eye, tapering the line up and out, just a bit past the outer corner of the eyes.

bigger. The key to making eyes bigger is to focus on light shades. Dark ones will make eyes appear even smaller. Sweep a light shade over lid, then shade the outer corner of the lid and the crease with a darker shade. Line the outer upper and lower lids with eyeliner making sure to taper a bit outside the eye (elongating it). Lastly, a dab of white or cream shadow in the middle of the browbone will make eyes pop. (A word of warning: make sure brows are perfectly plucked, otherwise stray hairs will stand out as if lit by klieg lights).

less droopy. You can lift down-turned eyes with makeup. Apply shadow to the outer corner of the lid, extending color up and out like a feline shape. Add a light highligher color to brow bone and skip the eyeliner — it will only accentuate the ‘droopy’ contour. Apply mascara, concentrating on the inner corner of the eye. Lastly, you can try smudging a silver show on the inner corners of the eyes to help ‘lift’ them.

less deep-set. Those with deep-set eyes have prominent browbones. To downplay browbone, sweep a light or medium-tone shade on lid, then shade in a slightly darker shade above the eye crease. Apply eyeliner from the inside of the eye, making it thicking in the middle of the eye and then tapering it towards the outer part of the lid. Lastly, apply light highlighter shade to browbone.

And lastly, here’s a great eyeshadow and eyeliner trick for Asian eyes… Since the eyelids of Asian women can seem to disappear when the eyes are open, you can add definition by sweeping a medium-toned shade across the lid and browbone. Dust under the brow with a light highlighter shade to accentuate the brow bone and then use a pencil liner to line the upper and lower lash lines. Make sure line is very fine and natural looking.

Makeup Tips

Before applying any makeup, you should clean your face with water, which has a pinch of soda bicarbonate in it. Then apply ice cubes on the face. This enables the makeup to last longer.

Concealer is used to hide dark circles around the eyes, and is also used to cover blemishes and scars. A beige concealer is ideal for dark skins and one with natural tones for fairer skins. This should be spread evenly using a dry sponge or your fingers. Now, apply the foundation.

Foundation is used to enhance the colour of the complexion. Three basic types may be used, depending upon your skin type. For dry skin, liquid foundation works best whereas semi-liquid is best for combination skins. Foundation can be applied with a sponge and blended into the hairline and along the jaw for a natural finish.

Translucent powder is used to dust the face. This helps that the foundation to stay on longer. Excess powder should be brushed off. Blusher should be blended evenly along the cheekbones.

Lips

The lips should be outlined with a lip liner so that the lipstick does not bleed. Lipstick is then applied and blended with the lip liner. Then dust your lips with powder so that the lipstick lasts for a longer period of time, and then apply the last coat.

Eyes

Eye shadow colours should be selected carefully, light shadow is applied on to the lids to create a base. Darker eye shadow is then used at the outer corners of the eyes, to enhance the eyes. A kajal or kohl stick can be used in the inner eyelid to make the eyes appear even more dramatic. Mascara applied to the lashes increases this effect. Eyebrows should be sharp and tidy and should be free of all traces of makeup.

Makeup Magic

From making your lips look fuller to concealing dark circles, we have simple tips to solve some common makeup muddles

Eyes

Concealing dark circles
You can camouflage under-eye circles with a foundation, concealer and some powder. Dark circles have a muddy brownish or purplish tinge, so you need to neutralise them with certain colors. Use a foundation or concealer with a yellowish tint for fair-to-whitish complexions. People who have a dusky complexion should use an orangeish-yellow tinged concealer. A fine yellowish powder could be used to seal in the foundation or concealer applied to the area. This will also help the skin look more even-toned.

Using mascara daily
We recommend the use of a good brand, as that would prove safe to use even on a daily basis. Avoid using waterproof mascara every day, as the lashes tend to dry up, become brittle and fall off. It is a myth that eyelashes fall out because of regular use of mascara. Lashes fall out and are replaced by new ones as part of a natural process. However, an eye infection caused by contaminated or old makeup coming in contact with the eye could also cause eyelashes to fall off. If that does happen, rinse the eye immediately or wipe the area gently with a clean cotton bud.

Lips

Using lipstick every day
If you wish to use lip color every day, make sure you use a quality brand enriched with vitamin E and a lip conditioner. You can also wear a lip base under the lipstick to prevent direct contact with the lips. Be careful about the kind of lipstick you buy because even though darker colored pigments have been banned from use in lipsticks, some inferior brands still sell them. These color pigments stain the lips when used on a regular basis.

Using makeup to make lips look fuller
A lot of us have fuller lower lips and a relatively smaller upper lip. Makeup artists generally use a three dimensional technique to create full and pouty lips. To achieve this, use a lip liner to extend the lip line slightly outside the natural lip line by following. Then fill this area in with a lip color that is a shade lighter than the pencil. Make sure that you blend the lip color and liner or it could give you a very harsh look. Finally, use an even lighter color in the centre of the lips to add more fullness. A touch of lips gloss adds a hint of shine and makes the lips look very attractive.

Face

Makeup essentials for a woman
It’s important that you have a compact in a suitable shade to control oiliness and add color to your face. A blush-on in a natural shade to highlight your cheeks is also a must. Transparent mascara to give your lashes and brows a groomed look shouldn’t be given a miss. A tinted lip-gloss and a touch of kohl pencil will help add the final touch. Add a magnifying hand mirror will complete the list.

Using makeup everyday

If you use a good brand of makeup, you should have no proble

The magic of Papaya for you

Papaya isn’t just for eating-it’s also beneficial for natural skin care and repair. One of the most nutritious fruits in the world, it’s full of enzymes, minerals and vitamins-with more vitamin A than carrots and more C than oranges! You can use papaya to treat or eliminate old dead skin cells, dandruff and other skin disorders, and even to reduce the signs of premature aging.

Following are some useful tips for you to use papaya other than as food and see its magic.

Acne - Apply a mask using the fleshy side of a green papaya skin. Eating papaya supports the treatment internally by improving digestive health.

Dandruff - Shampoo hair with diluted papaya vinegar mixed with lemon juice and leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse. Papaya hair shampoos are also available at health food stores.

Rough skin - Native Americans rub rough skin with the fleshy side of the skin from a ripe papaya.

Sun spots - Apply the fleshy side of the skin from a green papaya to the spots. Papaya vinegar can also be applied.

Wrinkles - Old skin cells make wrinkles deeper. Use a papaya powder face mask to reduce old dead skin cells and make the skin smoother. Apply the fleshy side of the skin from a green papaya.

Caution - In rare cases and with long-term application, highly concentrated papaya could cause sensitivity and skin irritation.

The anti-ageing miracle fruit

Fruits are a powerful combination of nutrients and fiber. When it comes to selecting a different fruit to excite your taste buds, the exotic flavor of the sweet fruit papaya is one to consider. Although not as common as the fruits apple or orange, this fruit offers a pleasing taste and texture and numerous nutrients all on its own.

The papaya fruit is slightly sweet, with a musky smell to it. This fruit is now mainly cultivated in the warm tropical parts of the world but can easily be found in many fruit markets.

Fruits are helpful for staying younger n healthier especially the rejuvenating nutrients of fruit papaya. This fruit has proven essential in the control of premature ageing. This fruit helps digestion and by aiding digestion it helps our body retain all the right nutrients. Poor digestion leaves the body dehydrated and also in loss of precious nutrients. For those with digestion issues anti-ageing fight is a lost battle. Thus for people with digestion issues regular use of fruit papaya is the turning point in the climb back to good digestion, vitality and good health. This topped with proper functioning immune system perfect recipe for preserving nutrients n staying young.

As a cleanser you can take a quarter pint (150ml) of papaya juice alternated each hour for twelve hours by the same amount of cucumber or green bean juice. This fruit loses some of the enzymes as it ripens so if you have the choice select the greener fruit. The skin of the fruit papaya is a first class external treatment for skin wounds and places that do not heal quickly. Rubbing raw fruit on ringworm patches prove beneficial for elimination of the fungal infection and it reduces the problem of itching.
Raw fruit also helps in securing a proper flow of menstrual bleeding. With provision of right nutrients not only there’s less discomfort but anti-ageing is achieved yet again.

Apart from ensuring colon and intestinal health, this fruit helps in improving cardiovascular health and protects all organs of body from the infliction of cancer.

The best way to maximize the health benefits of fruit is to eat a diversity of fruits in a variety of colors since each fruit has its own unique nutritional advantages. In this blend Papaya gets overshadowed sometimes. But not anymore! Pimples are removed by rubbing the white pulp of raw papaya on the face. It brings luster to the face and removes wrinkles. A complete anti-ageing miracle, that is proof enough to pass the verdict on it as totally essential.

Lighten Your Complexion

Dark spots, and freckles, and skin-damage -Want to lighten your complexion? Every shade of skin is beautiful, but as we grow older our skin tone can change. Freckles may appear, dark spots can start, and skin may not be as light as it once was. So, if you're still not ready to squeeze your dark side, read on for a few natural whitening tips and tricks.

Use Sunblock
One of the easiest ways to stay fair is to use sunblock on a daily basis. Find a moisturizer that includes an SPF of 15 or higher and use it every morning after washing your face. Sunblock not only prevents your skin from getting darker, but also blocks harmful UV rays that can cause cancer and early aging. Remember your hands when applying sunblock, as they are a main area for age spots.

Exfoliate
Exfoliating once a week will remove dead skin cells to lighten and brighten your skin. Mix two tablespoons oatmeal and two tablespoons brown sugar with a quarter cup of milk, and stir until a paste forms. Gently scrub your face, rinse, and moisturize.

Make a Herbal Mask
A homemade mask is a great way to lighten your skin and a good excuse to kick back on the couch. Try using one once a week. Use one tablespoon of each of the following: sandalwood paste, lemon juice, tomato juice, and cucumber juice. Mix them all together to form a paste. Spread the mixture on your face and wait until it dries. Rinse and moisturize for a natural glow.

Licorice Extract
Licorice extract contains glabridin, a component that acts as a natural skin whitener. Apply a thin layer of the extract morning and evening, after you wash your face and before you moisturize. Licorice extract can be found at any health food store. Be sure to store the bottle in a cool, dark place to maintain freshness.
Note: test a small amount on the back of your arm before using on your face to be sure you do not have an allergic reaction.

Remember to love your skin no matter what color it is. It's a part of who you are and that's what makes you beautiful and distinctive.

Remedies for blackheads

All home remedies for acne and blackheads are enhanced by proper vitamin and mineral supplementation. Drinking lots of water is a must. Drinking enough water will prevent most of your skin problems especially blackheads.

If you have blackheads on your nose only then you must look for some home remedies for nose blackheads. Blackheads mainly are clogged pores which are considered to be the first stage of acne. Blackheads arise due to the formation of bacteria under the clogged pores in the mixture of sebum and cells thus causing inflammation, redness and pus.

Blackheads are higher in number when compared to pimples or zits on the skin. Blackheads thrive in oily skin and get worsened when the skin is exposed to pollution. You need to maintain proper skin hygiene to get cured of blackheads. While there are many skin treatments, like laser therapy, which you can follow to get cured of blackheads, but the following remedies can work wonders:

• Cinnamon powder when applied on the face shows effective results in blackheads treatment.
• A mixture of coriander powder taken in a teaspoon with a pinch of turmeric powder is good in reducing blackheads.

Blackheads on the skin aren’t a healthy thing and it should be catered to before they become pimples and leave marks.

Home Made Remedies for Glowing Skin:

Well people, are you fancy having a glowing skin and a bright complexion? If yes, then we will tell you that how can you make your complexion clean and clear as much as you can while staying at your home.

First of all, we tell you sugar mask with lemon peels. Take equal proportions of grained sugar and powered lemon peel, mix them with a bit of milk and make a fine paste, apply it on your face and when it dries wash off with fresh water. If you apply it at least once in a week, it not only smoothes your skin but also adds shine and brightens your complexion.

Take one tomato and add 2-3 drops of lime juice. Apply on your face and wash off till dry after 15 to 20 minutes. You will see a slight shine in just one go. If you will do it twice in a week, you will definitely feel the difference.

Apply a paste of wheat flour with vinegar on your face with the very light and soft pat. Wash your face with fresh water when dries. It helps you to remove freckles and dark sports.
Mix lime juice, honey and egg white, apply it on your face and let it dry for few minutes and then washout. It will make your skin soft and smooth.

Make a mixture of rose water, glycerin and lemon juice. Apply this lotion on your face, arms and even feet, especially before going to bed at night. Regular application of this lotion will surely give your face a beautiful glow.

You can simply use rose water as best toner, after cleansing, after removing your make up, before going to bed, or just to fresh your face.

Other then all these, cucumber mask also helps you to make your skin glowing and attractive.

How To Create Beautiful Smoky Cat Eyes

In order to get the beautiful smoky cat eyes, you do not need to be a fully armoured beautician. This sexy look can be as subtle or dramatic as you wish. The tips below will create a more powerful look in black, but to achieve a more understated look simply select light grey, burgundy or dark khakis instead. Remember, a lot depends on your skin tone and hair color, so why not try a few different tones to see which suits you best?

Your tools for powerfully sexy eye makeup:

* Eye shadow brush with thin bristles are best to maintain control.
* Black eyeliner - The pencil and ensure that it is sharp.
* Black eyeliner - The brush, thinner the liquid eyeliner, is the better.
* Dark eye shadow. Irridescent rather than flat matt (too hard), or shiny (too messy).
* Highlight shimmer for under the eyebrow. Avoid garish looking ‘high glitter’.
* Black mascara. Obviously choose a quality brand to avoid clumping and ’spider eyes’.
* A good eyebrow pencil. Try to select the most natural shade for you as possible.

* Eyelash curlers.

Step-by-step instructions for smoky cat eyes:

Here we have laid down the steps to get those smoky cat eyes. Apply your foundation, under eye concealer and powder. Using your black eyeliner pencil, start from the front corner of your eyelid. Draw a soft smudge line to the end of your lash line. Use your eyeshadow brush to apply the dark eye shadow over the top of the smudged line for a soft smoky look. Ensure that the edges are neatly blended. Then take the brush eyeliner and apply as close to your lashes as you can

on the top lid only. Make the line as thick and pronounced as you wish, but make sure that the line is thickest at the outer corner, and thinner as you go inward. Apply another smoky coat of eye shadow with the brush to blend the harsh edges. Subtly blend your darker eye shadow up from your lashes to your eye crease. Then apply a shimmery highlight in white or cream under the outside corner of your eyebrow.

Use your eyebrow pencil to make your eyebrow curve more pronounced. Curl your eyelashes, then apply thin coats of mascara, building the layers up gradually to avoid clumping.

Cat Eye make up Tips And tricks

Applying eyeliner takes some concentration and a well-balanced hand. For beginners the easiest way is to start with an eyeliner pencil. Cat eye makeup is all about your eyeliner application and there are many variations to cat makeup. In order to avoid blotches when applying your cat eyes makeup, you will need to practice. Our guide to cat eye makeup will help show you the correct way to apply your cat makeup.

Your cat eyes makeup look can range from sharp, thin and pointed, to fat, and smudgy. Taking this into account, there are a number of cat eye make up techniques also.

Traditional Cat Eye Makeup Look:

For a traditional cat eye look;

• you will need to use a sharp eyeliner pencil
• begin by dotting along the root of the eyelashes starting at the inner eye and working your way out
• you should follow the natural curve of the eye.
• Stop where your pupil ends and begin to subtly slant your eyeliner line upwards.
• You can carry this line as far as your like. Quarter of an inch is the most common
• This method to cat eye makeup will give you a thin eyeliner line. If you would prefer a fatter line all you have to do is retrace your steps.
• Once you have acquired confidence you can try using a liquid eyeliner and brush to create this cat eye look.

If you are looking to create a more translucent finish to your cat eye makeup you should use a shadow liner and brush. You will need to press the shadow as you move it along your eyelash line. You will move your eyeliner brush in the same slanting upwards motion as you did with the eyeliner pencil.

Smoky Cat Eye Makeup:
Smoky cat eye makeup is another very popular cat eye make up technique. This look is easier than you think and listed below are the steps to guide you.

First of all to create this look you will need;

a black eyeliner pencil
a black eyeliner brush
an eye shadow brush
dark eye shadow
an eyebrow pencil
and black mascara

Steps

• Start by using your black eyeliner pencil
• and draw a soft line from the corner of your eyelid to the end of your eyelash line
• next, you will use your eye shadow brush to apply the dark eye shadow over the top of the smudged eyeliner line to create a smoky look
• with your brush eyeliner, make a thick line on your top lid only. Make sure the line is thickest at the outer corner of the eye.
• to finish this smoky cat eye makeup, you will use your eyebrow pencil to make your eyebrow curve more pronounced.
• finally, apply thin coats of mascara, allowing the coats to dry in between applications.

By following these tips and guidelines, you are sure to create perfect cat eyes makeup.

Funky Nail Art Trends

We often consider our nails as just a simple part of our hands and feet. But with nail art becoming popular among the middle class, it’s changing everyone’s perspective and ordinary people are beginning to appreciate the artistic beauty of creative nail arts.

Funky Nails

Just paint the town in the color you want to, go ahead and have a blast.

Nail art

• First apply a Crystal Clear, (Wear Extraordinaire) shade or Top Coat, this prevents staining the nails.
• Deeply Red, was used as a base coat for nails on both hands.
• On the left hand - The thumb is painted with Abrupt, and Jet, the pointer with Jet, the index finger with Brisk. The ring finger with Fatigues, (Wear Extraordinaire) and the little finger with Abrupt, and Brisk.
• On the right hand - The thumb is painted with Jet, the pointer with Zippy the index finger with Brisk, the ring finger with Pearly Whites, (Wear Extraordinaire) and the little finger with Boogie, After you’ve adorned your nails, apply Crystal Clear, this prevents your nail colors from chipping and peeling. If your nails are weak, use a nail hardener

Funky Ten Commandments

Here’s a crazy option to contrast the classic look! Paint you nails with any wild color, may be a purple or blue. Or just to be absolutely different and don’t have the patience to create a special look on each nail, take the easy way out. Just paint each nail with a different color.

The Top hand - Starting from the thumb, Jet is painted on, then Departure, Wild Grape, and finishing off with Deeply Red, The Lower hand - Starting from the thumb Departure, Deeply Red.

Purple Maze

Here’s a crazy option to contrast that classic look! Paint your nails in a haze of lilac.

TIP:

Always let the first coat of nail enamel dry and then apply another coat.

You can try some glitter or stars or stickers for funky nail art.

Nail Care Formulas

The nail care commerce is rising with Manicures, pedicures, unreal tips, paraffin treatments, nail jewelry - and nail salons apparently on every joint.

How is so? There was a time when exclusively the upper class had regular manicures, but now it’s just ordinary. Whether you go to a salon on every week, or pick to file and polish the nails at home, it’s significant to take care of your fingertips.

Take a glimpse at your hands. What do they signal about you? Consider about what they signal to others. Are your hands crude, red, irritated? Or, are they flashy and charming?

Are your cuticles chopped? Or have you cut or pushed them back? Hot pink or French tips, it’s not the shade you use that matters. What really matters is the condition of your hands and nails, and you are able to upgrade the class of your nails by undergoing a few easy steps.

Cover-up your nails

Put on gloves while washing the dishes or the kitchen. Please do not use your nails as tools. They aren’t pre-designed to scrape the price stickers off your new picture frame! Be sure to apply sunscreen everywhere down to the tips of your nails. Sun affects nails, too.

Moisturize the nails continually.

Any time you wash your hands, you must moisturize your hands. Maintain hand cream in your purse. Maintain a bottle in each bathroom of your home and additionally one at the kitchen sink.

Nails must breath

Every time, leave the polish out of your manicure process. Let your nails get a little oxygen. Do not apply nail products containing formaldehyde. Don’t use it on your nails, it’s not secure. Gelatin really does function. You assumed it was a myth when you heard it as a teenager, but it’s correct. Eating gelatin supports your nails grow well and healthful.

Diet

Fresh fruits, water, protein from meats and fish, vegetables, and vitamins (multi and E, in particular) all prompt nail growth.

Sterilize!

Keep your home manicure kit unsullied. At the salon, procure a set from the nail professional. The salon will use it only for you. They’re cheap and significant to fend yourself from fungus and contagious infections.

In no way remain shy, verify your manicurist recognizes that you take cleanliness seriously.

Natural Nail Care Tips

Nail plays a very important part in the attractiveness of a personality. There have been numerous reviews and surveys that have proved bad nails are a major turn off. Nails protect the skin of the hands. They are a basically dead cell that’s why you don’t feel a thing when you cut them they are made of protein.

Nail growth is similar in all human beings and the average growth rate a day is 0.1 mm. though it can vary with hormonal changes like during pregnancy. The rate of growth slows down with age. The Fingernails grow two times faster than the toenails.

If a nail is completely removed from the nail bed, it usually takes around six months for them to grow back while toenails can take about eighteen months to grow right back.

Though the nails could be indicators of certain diet imbalances they cannot be sole indicators for the imbalances. There are certain myths regarding nails like the spots on the nails indicate that the person has low calcium level which is incorrect.

The related links are designed for people who want to know about nail, the dos and don’ts of nail care, how to get rid of problems like nail fungus, nail biting and how to keep long nails. We endorse the idea that nail play an important part in ones overall appearance and hence have designed these pages for the purpose so everyone has problem free beautiful nails.

Nail Growth Ideas

The speed of nail growth increases if you enjoy a healthy diet. This is not a joke but a proven fact. Illness however, can slow it down.

Enhancing Nail Growth

Rub the fingernails of one hand across the nails of the other hand for about 5 minutes each day. This will increase nail growth.

Strong cleaning products and the sun can break your nails. Use a sun block cream while going out into the sun. While doing household chores use a pair of gloves. Use a good moisturizer on your hands each night before going to bed.
Corners of your nail should not be filed. Filing them will weaken the nail and they will break easily.

Food rich in potassium, iron, calcium and vitamin B are especially good for your nails. Almonds, garlic, spinach celery, yogurt, eggs and seafood are good for your nails.

Drinking insufficient water can cause your nails to break.
If your nails are brittle then do not use perfumes that contain alcohol, as this will further deteriorate the condition of your nails.

Use four fingers of the opposite hand and knead each finger from the tip to the bottom of each finger. It will relax your fingers.

Almonds contain fatty acids that are good for your nail. Eat 6 almonds a day and your nails will visibly improve.

To prevent yourself from biting your nails, make a paste of the gel from one fresh aloe leaf by double boiling it in a pan. Put into a jar and apply this paste on your nails to prevent biting. Ingesting too much of this paste will cause vomiting.
To encourage nail growth massage the cuticle and nail with your finger tips.

Some don’ts of good nail growth

Don’t wash dishes without wearing a pair of rubber gloves.

Do not pick at your nail polish, as you will damage the nail.

Don’t let your nails grow too long as they will break easily.

Don’t use your nails as tools as this will weaken your nail.

Don’t go out in public with chipped polish.

Remember to moisturize your cuticles every night.

Some Facts about Nail Growth

A healthy toenail takes about a year to grow out completely.

A healthy fingernail takes about six months to grow out completely.

Nails grow faster in the summer.

Men’s nails generally grow faster than women’s.

Nails grow faster on the hand you use most.

Nail Color Trends 2009

This fall will see the nail trends go to the height; from nudes to ebony. Sparkling, round-shaped nails polished in darker nail colors are considered HOT.

This season, elegant and bold colors are IN, such as

• Navy blues,
• Rich chocolate browns,
• From light purples to eggplant,
• Lavender and Chic grays.

Other choices to opt for includes,

• Copper,
• Wines,
• Bright and Deep Reds

Quick Tips

1. File nails into a square shape with rounded edges. Remember, the longer the nail, the more feminine the effect. (But not too long).

2. Don’t forget to tone nail before applying a base coat to fix the color on the nail.

The fall/winter seasons are coming and it is time for fashion scarves. As a beautiful accessory, scarves provide both warm-keeping and fashion functions. That is why women love scarves so much.

In the current market, there are not only traditional long shape scarves, but also thicker super long style and also elegant shawl style scarves. Each scarf has its own style and fashion feature. The most important part is that scarves add more lively and amusing to your winter fashion. You have no more scare for the boring winter days any more with the fashion scarves.

The long size scarves are always a favorite for European. They are happy to wear a warm scarf around their necks layer upon layer. Besides warmth, it can also bring you a childish interest. This kind of scarf looks beautiful if go with a sweater. However, fur coats or sweaters with complex patterns are not good choices for those scarves. If that, you look cumbersomely dressed.

The elegant shawl style scarves exhibit women femininity and elegance. Those scarves can be easily transformed with many patterns. You can either simply wear around your neck or just casually cross in the front. Both ways make you unique. Also, a unique pin could add more charming for you. Among the clothing you could pick, skirt dresses are absolutely perfect choices.

The slender long scarves are one of the most traditional style and also the easiest matching model. You can just randomly wrap around your neck and see how great you can be. From the matched dress, both light and deep colors work fabulously. There are tons of ways to wear slender long scarves. For example, a necktie knot is a great choice for scarf tying. It is the same as necktie tying. If you don’t know how to do that, ask your husband or your male friends.

Another important scarf style is square scarves in the scarf family. By size, the square scarves can be divided into two classifications: small square scarves and big square scarves. The scarf materials cover a wide range including wool, cotton, polyester, silk, and more. The detailed classification also includes whether scarves have embellishment or whether they have tassels. It has many ways to wear your square scarves, such as head wear or down triangle. More and more people like square scarves and even men are very cool with square scarves.

After you find your favorite scarves, another question is how to wear scarves. Actually the answer could be infinite. How to wear your scarves depends on the following factors:

• your matched dress,
• occasion,
• scarf texture,
• scarf shape, and more.

The appropriate way is to know the basic skill to tie scarves first, such as how to fold scarves and some basic knot guide. You can find the tying instruction online with a video or photo guide or articles. Pick an appropriate way for yourself and experiment until you have a perfect match. Remember, you are your own fashion host. Popularity is not always for everyone and you should find your own fashion choice. As long as it matches well, you will win compliments from your family and your friends.

There are no standard code for fashion scarves on how to select scarves and how to wear scarves. Just check out your favorite scarves and play with them. You will find a right way for yourself and show your fashion favor with your own feature.

Mother’s Expo 2009 in Karachi

Pakistan’s First Mothers Expo & Conference 2009 is being organized by ‘Campaign’ and ‘Crafters Tec’ in collaboration with Women Development Department of Sindh on 30th , 31st October & 1st November 2009 at Expo Center, Karachi.

Mother Expo is a Premiere event showcasing pre and post-natal products and services ranging up to the age of five. Mother Expo brings together a diverse selection of buyers and exhibitors directed at the maternity, infant & toddler and the growing family markets.

The exhibition aims at highlighting the role/respect of mother amongst people and also raising awareness in mothers regarding their responsibilities in order to play their better role for development of the society.

The event will raise awareness, as well as it will provide entertainment. The event will contain various activities such as cooking competitions, best tip of the day, best quote of the day, face painting competitions, quickest recipe of the day, milestones memories and others, which also include features such as cooking demonstration, flower arrangement, vegetable carving, cake decoration with complete awareness of home and kitchen management.

The participants will also get amused with several other stalls catering to aesthetic and fashion requirements such as cosmetics, perfumes, wedding dresses, jewelry, leather goods, and garments and textile, hijabs, bags, shoes and all other items. The event will also have entertainment for children such as play zone facilities, theaters, magic shows, puppet shows, jugglers, jumping castles, computer gaming zone.

Speech competition will also be organized in the event. School and college students could participate in the competition. A seminar will also be held on the significance of mother and to highlight its role.

For Stall booking and any query contact;

SYED UMAIR SHAH

Marketing Executive, Crafters Tec.

Suite # 305, Trade Center, Opp

Expo Center, Gulshan-e-Iqbal

Karachi

0345-3095175

+9221-7653295

Ankle and toe accessories

Popular and greatly favored amongst younger women, the anklet or ankle bracelet and toe rings have become coveted bridal accessories in the Sub-continent and the Middle East.

Historically speaking, anklets made with copper, gold and silver, as well as leather strips embellished with rhinestones were used for centuries by ancient Egyptians, Aztecs and Roman civilizations. Copper was used primarily for medicinal purpose, as it was believed (and that belief still exists), that copper helps to ease inflammation of the joints. This ancient tradition gradually infiltrated the Middle East and South Asian regions, expanding rapidly to Europe.

Modern day fashion jewelry rose to prominence in the early 20th century (1920 – 1930), when a group of French Jewelry Designers, revolutionized the concept of turning the conventional designs to make new, bold and trendy fashion accessories.

The craze to wear anklets or commonly known as ‘payal or pazaib’ started with a single chain made with gold or silver, or multi-coloured beads or seashells threaded in a string; focus on foot ornaments started some three to four decades back, when glamorous fashion magazines and movies portrayed models and celebrities, wearing trendy ‘hip’ anklets and toe rings, which soon became the rage in the world of fashion accessories.

Today, most bridal ensembles in South Asian and Middle Eastern countries are incomplete without the ethnic payal with ghungurus (bells) and a toe ring to flatter the foot. The ankle bracelet typically measures 1 to 2 inches larger than the size of the ankle. The toe ring may be fitted (full ring) or adjustable (half a ring).

Bridal preferences in selecting the anklets and toe rings depend on the 4 Big C’s. Culture, Custom, Clothes and Country of origin. Here are some typical styles for bridal wear:

• A slim bracelet in gold, delicately engraved with a matching toe ring that is both sophisticated and elegant, is a choice for more fashionable wear.
• Two or three layers of silver (real, sterling or tarnished) with elaborate workmanship and tiny ghungurus spaced one inch apart, for the traditional bride where some cultural restrictions only allow silver for foot ornaments; a plain silver band or a large toe ring worn on the left foot toe symbolizes a married woman.
• Kundan for a broader anklet and gold or silver blended toe rings for the ethnicity.
• A plain anklet (silver or gold) studded with precious stones and a toe ring embedded with complimenting gems look very chic.
• In the Middle East, the tradition to wear ankle bracelets joined by a thin chain that connects the toe ring is an extremely attractive style worn by brides.

Bridal Dresses for a Stylish Wedding

Wedding is an auspicious occasion when every bride has a desire to be looked stunning and gorgeous, as it is the most important day in her life. So, all the outfits of the bridal wear need keen attention, careful planning, and right choice.

Whatever the preferences may be, but a wedding in Pakistan is bound to be unforgettable - every marriage is the sign for an important family celebration. A marriage is incomplete without the typical wedding dress, which compasses Pakistani culture and heritage. On one hand, traditional weddings are gaining a lot of popularity and the long-established wedding customs are still very important, but on the other hand today’s modern bride isn’t afraid to put a new twirl on an old idea.

Brides are finding novel ways to present their own style with appealing slants on customary traditions and with the passage of time the established domain of wedding dress has started to bend to the trend. Today, the brides have a wide variety of wedding dress to choose from and outfits like Gahgra Choli, Gharara, Sharara and Pishwas are few traditional bridal dresses which are commonly worn by Pakistani brides.

Pakistani brides are known for their elegant traditional dresses, which are usually, embellished with embroidery, beads and sequences. Not only this, but the expensive clothes are used to enhance the look of the bride’s dress which is normally worn only once in a life time.

In Pakistan the traditional color of female wedding dress is red. Choosing the right color Lehnga is very important, for fair complexion you can go for almost any color. But you will look best in light colors and pastel shades and colors like peach, lilac, pink, sky blue, sea green and medium range blues are all good choices. For evening occasions one can opt for deep navy and sapphire blue with silver accents.

People should avoid very pale or pastel colors if their complexion is very fair, as they can wash out fair skin and colors like ruby red, bright orange, rust, turquoise and navy blue would be best for such complexion. The basic black and white colors are always suitable, but for dusky skin one can wear bright colors like sunshine yellow, bright orange, red, magenta and bright blue.

Lehngas are often hand decorated in the traditional designs such as Zardozi embroidery. Just as in ancient times, these Lehnga suits are still hand decorated to keep it as true to tradition as possible. Now-a-days embroidery works for these wedding dresses include combination of different embroidery styles by experts.

Some of these embroidery works are gotta, dabka, kora, beads, thread work, discs, silk embroidery to produce elegance in the modern and traditional wedding dresses. Embroidery, sitara, dabka or zari work looks beautiful on clothes but need a lot of hard work in its making. The craftsmen make designs with real silver and gold wires, embellished with stones, beads and other imitation material. The price ranges from as low as 5000 and as high as 4 to 500000 Rupees.

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Lip color tips

Lipstick

* If you are not fortunate to have full lips, wear the lightest,frostiest lipsticks you can find. They will cause your lips to look fuller. Follow with Sacha Cosmetics lipgloss.

* To prevent lipstick from getting on your teeth, put your finger inyour mouth and close your lips-when you withdraw your finger it will remove excess color.

* You should use Sacha’s Vitamin E Lip Protector before application of any type of lipstick. It moisturizes and nourishes the lips

preventing dryness and cracking.

* To create your own smudge-resistant lipstick blot your lips with one sheet of twoply tissue. Re-apply lipstick and blot again. This will absorb the oils in the product and leave the pigment and matte waxes.

* If you are over 40 we advise that you should avoid wearing matte lipsticks. You will look best with a little shine on your lips. Our makeup artists recommend that you always use a lip liner since it builds a dam that keeps the lipstick from ‘bleeding’.

* To remove lipstick from clothing, apply glycerine on the spot, rub lightly and wash as normal.

* No matter what color lipstick you choose ,apply lip liner to the outline and fill in your lips. You can then follow with a gloss or lipstick. When wearing a red lipstick, use a brown lip liner all over first as the red pigment will last longer.

* A great way to organize your lipsticks or use up the end of your lipstick is to dig out or cut off a chunk of lip color and place it in a lipstick palette case.

* Please DO NOT wear black or green lipstick (unless it is for halloween or some party).

* If you see any liquid or water coming out of the lipstick, keep it in a refrigerator.

* Avoid using very old lipsticks. They might cause pigmentation of the lips

Lipgloss

* Apply lip gloss over lipstick or alone. Remember that gloss would emphasize and therefore make your lips appear to be fuller.

* Women with extra-full lips, should use lip gloss very sparingly.

Lip Liner

* If lip liner is too dark tone it down with a small amount of foundation then reapply lip liner.

* Always use lip liner before and after applying lipstick to define the lips.

* Always sharpen your lip liner before lining your lips then touch the tip of the pencil gently to warm, soften and smooth the point.

* NEVER wear lip liner and lipstick colors together when they are contrasting colors.

* When applying lipstick, fill in your lips with a lip liner first. By this way the second coat of lipstick stays longer.

* No matter what color lipstick you choose ,apply lip liner to the outline and fill in your lips. You can then follow with a gloss or lipstick. When wearing a red lipstick, use a brown lip liner all overfirst as the red pigment will last longer.

Facial Masks to Cure Acne and Pimples

Cucumber Mask

All you need is;

1/2 peeled cucumber

1 egg white

1/2 cup white vinegar

2 cups dry oatmeal

3 tablespoons honey

1/2 cup flour

Mix all the ingredients well in a bowl to form a thick paste. After washing your face apply this mask to entire face and let it dry for half an hour. Now remove and rinse with cold water. Repeat weakly and continue as a combination therapy with other acne remedies to get rid of pimples fast.

FACIAL MASKS FOR DRY SKIN

Egg and Honey Facial Mask

1. 1 egg

2. 1 teaspoon of honey

3. 1/2 tsp olive oil

4. A few drops of rose water

Mix the ingredients thoroughly and use as a mask.

Egg, honey and Oil Facial Mask #1

1. 1 tablespoon honey,

2. 1 egg yolk,

3. 1/2 teaspoon almond oil

4. 1 tablespoon yogurt.

Mix them well and apply as a mask. This is a very good homemade facial mask for dry skin. It fulfills all the basic needs. Honey clears and smoothes facial skin; oil penetrates deep and restore the moisture, yogurt tightens any pores, while egg yolk has a nourishing effect in this skincare treatment.