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Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Get the right footwear!

There comes a time in every girl’s life when she realizes her love for shoes. Whether it is her Nike’s, her flip flop collection, or her retro Spice Girl platforms that she hides in the back of her closet, she’s got love for her shoes. But there are 5 different shoes that every girl should own. Take a look at our list!

Casual: The flip flop
Flip flops are the basic shoe in summer. Everywhere you go, people are in flip flops. The best part of flip flop is that they come in so many styles, thicknesses and colors. You can get a plain plastic flip flop in blue, or get a 2 inch flip flop in neon green. Another great think about flip flop is that they are so inexpensive; there really is no reason to not have several pair of them. One in every color should get you through the season.

Essential: The Basic Black
An essential in every wardrobe is the basic black shoe. It goes with everything, can be worn at all times of the day, and makes you feel fantastic.

Dressy: Classy All The Way
Everyone needs one pair of shoes that is for dressing up. The traditional dressy shoe is a mid-height heel at about 2.5 or 3 inches high, black and opened-toed. Having something so simple and beautiful allows you to be able to wear them with a prom dress, dress pants, even a shirt. You can wear them to a dinner, job interview or school event.

Athletic: The sneakers
The sneakers are essential to every day life. They’re perfect for working out, running errands, or wearing to school. Cross trainers, basketball shoes, walking shoes, they’re all specifically made to take a beating. If you’re athletic and workout in these shoes, expect to have to replace them every 6 months to a year.



Quirky: You’re Collection
You should also cap off your essential shoe collection with a pair of shoe’s that’s totally out there, and totally you. It should reflect your taste, your favorite colors and your interests. Whether it’s a funky done up Converse or a sleek and a sexy pair of red “hot mama” shoes, every girl needs a pair that, as soon as they touch her feet, make all of life’s problems melt away for just a moment and makes her feel like the most beautiful thing in the world.

Shoe Un-do

The top three worst shoe mistakes you don’t know you’re making!
Too high heels:
One of the biggest shoe mistakes is wearing heels that are too high to walk in. If you’re in love with a pair of heels that you can’t walk in, buy them anyway, and work on it at home. That way you can get the hang of it alone, and you won’t hit the pavement when you wear them out.

Socks and sandals:
Socks and sandals are the biggest fashion mistakes one can make. Socks should never be worn with anything open toe.


Sneakers and skirts:
Believe us when we tell you that it look good on just one in a gazillion girls and that too just on the sports field.

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Hair loss
Hair loss is a problem that affects more men today then ever before. While most hair loss is genetically inherited, some hair loss can be cause by stress, depression, or various skin and other disorders. Hair loss affects men and women. For those with sensitive hair or skin, hair loss prevention can start by choosing the right hair care products. Depending on the structure of your hair and hair folicles, certain shampoos and conditioners will help you maintain a healthy hair. You can also keep your hair from being damaged by wearing a hat when outside in the sun for long periods of time. There are two common products used in preventing hair loss and growing hair. Rogaine is a popular hair growth product that is applied topically everyday. Rogaine can be purchased for both men and women. Another common hair loss prevention method is taking Propecia. Propecia is a pill that is ingested. With new research on hair loss, there are also new medical procedures that help grow hair. Hair implants are one such option. If you are suffering from hair loss, consider talking to a hair professional who can recommend a hair loss prevention strategy.

Get rid of dandruff naturally!
Healthy glowing hair is a crowning glory for a woman today. To keep it this way is not very simple given to-days living conditions. The heat and dust and also working for long periods in air- conditioned surroundings. The hair treatments like perms, tinting, and hot rollers also affect the healthy luster of your hair. The best way to atone for this would be to go "Totally Natural" from time to time. Just like plants hair too needs proper nourishment. You need to eat a proper protein rich diet. The scalp should be clean before oiling the hair. Do brush hair as a daily routine, with firm downward strokes. Wet hair should not be brushed, as hair is weak when it is wet, and breaks easily. Take care and the time to massage the scalp while oiling hair, as this will increase the blood circulation around the roots.Dandruff is the shedding of dead cells from the scalp. It sometimes leads to boils and pimples too.
Here are some tips to can get rid of dandruff naturally.
*Keep the scalp clean. Oil hair on alternate days and shampoo.
* Mix 2 tspns of Brandy in 1 cup of water. Apply with the fingertips to the roots of hair. Wash after ½ hour with shampoo.
* Mix 1 egg with 1 cup of yogurt and apply on the scalp. Leave for ½ an hour and wash.
* Mix 1 tblspn of Olive oil with 1 tspn of limejuice. Apply well on the scalp and cover the head by tying an old scarf. Keep it on overnight and shampoo the next morning.
* 1 tspn of Fenugreek seed powder mixed with an egg. Apply and leave for ½ an hour before shampooing the hair.
* 1 tspn fenugreek seed powder mixed with 1 cup of yogurt. Apply and leave for ½ an hour before washing.
* Take 2 tblspns of Beetroot juice and add 1 egg and 1 tspn limejuice to this. Apply and leave for ½ an hour before washing.
* Oil hair well before going to bed. Next morning mix 1 tspn limejuice with ½ tspn salt. Rub this on the scalp with the peel of a lime turned inside out. Leave for 1 hour before shampooing.

Thursday, September 07, 2006

Stony look
Fashionable clothes and accessories turn heads. If you are part of the population that loves to make a fashion statement, it’s time to get into the groove with bling

Traditional clothes, t-shirts, jeans or accessories, sporting bling on clothes are in and soaring. Stones can add zing to your boring wardrobe. The plain old embroidery or designs on clothes are passe. Bling can zing up your dull t-shirt or your boring denim pants.
Stones on Indian clothes
You can never go wrong in a classy salwar suit or an elegant Kurti, stones only add to the style factor in them. Stones lining the neck and sleeves look attractive along with the embroidery. The color coordination is important, don’t overdo the stones or use multi-colored stones unless necessary. On kurta buttons, stones look great and add a touch of class to it.
Stones on t-shirts and shirts
Get the bling t-shirt on to spunk up your look. Stars, messages or any random design with glittering bling on your t-shirt will get you that second glance. Your boring shirt will not look so boring with stones on the collar, cuffs and even the pockets. Then again, overdoing the stone deal will only spoil the look of it.
Leg wear and bling
Bored of gun shots and embroideries in your jeans? Use your creativity to create a style statement with stones that can give your old jeans the designer look. The pockets are safe bets to sport the bling. You can even use the embroidery in your jeans and decorate them with colorful stones. Try replacing rivets in your jeans with stones for a more stylish look.
Accessories and bling
Think beyond neck pieces and bracelets. Try donning stylish accessories like bags, wallets and wrist bands with bling. Not only do they look classy, they sure score you those brownie points.
It’s not just the women that sport the bling style; men have joined the bling bandwagon too. What are you waiting for? Get the bling on and glitter your way through. After all, all that glitters is fashionable.

Red alert
There is something about red lipstick. And it’s not just the fact that Marilyn Monroe wore it.
Red lipstick is not for those who want to blend in with the crowd. Only if you think you can look like you’re not desperately in need of a tissue to wipe off the paint, should you don it. The paler the skin, the more prominent it looks. And you better steer clear of color on other parts of your face if you are wearing red lipstick. Go light on the eyes and the blush. Forget the eyeliner and stick to just mascara, dust your face with powder and your cheeks with a soft blush. Always line your lips before applying color as the gloss and sheer color effect of red gives it the about-to-bleed effect.
Choose the shade of red according to your skin type. If your complexion is towards pink, plum shades will look good on you, while those with yellowish skin tone will look good in warmer reds that have a brown base. It would be good if you could match red lips with red nails. If your lips are thin, lighter shades of red will be flattering. Those with fuller lips should opt for deeper, darker reds.