Skin Care Tips – SUPERFOOD... for your beautiful & healthy skin

 

Milk Maid

Add a few cups of milk to your next bath to take advantage of it’s lactic acid, a natural skin-softener. Darrell McCurtain, a therapist at the Golden Door Spa, suggests throwing in a few teaspoons of honey for an anti-bacterial bonus. 

Super Vege

The other vegetables such as Carrots and tomatoes are stocked with phytonutrients and antioxidants, both of which protect against damaging free radicals, says Robyn Flipse, MS, RD. "The beta carotene and lycopene found in them also protect your skin from sun damage and repair skin cells." 

Vitamin Boost

Avocados contain healthy fats and vitamins C and E to keep skin plump, bright, and hydrated. Keep a sliced one in your work fridge for a super-quick snack. 

Smoke Signals

There are thousands of reasons why smoking is bad for you, but did you know second-hand smoke can also be harmful to your skin? Though you may not be lighting up, being around smokers can cause skin sagging and speed up the wrinkle process. 

Chill Out

Cucumber slices may be the international symbol for eye de-puffers, but anything that's chilly will work to tone down darkness and bags. The coldness restricts blood vessels, which reduces swelling and puffiness. Limit your application of bag-erasers about five minutes to get the best results. 

Tone up

“Toners are a handy product to help balance pH levels in your skin,” says Jennifer Yen, founder of Purlisse Skincare. “Look for ones that are free of irritants like alcohol, fragrance, citrus, menthol, color, and other aggressive extracts.” 

Hydrate

Your skin needs more water than you normally drink, so look for products with sodium hyaluronate, more commonly known as hyaluronic acid to help bring it to a normal pH level. 

Lemon Head

A brighter complexion is on everyone’s wishlist but the trick of getting one is easier than you might think. "Rub a lemon on your face!" suggests C.O. Bigelow proprietor Ian Ginsberg. 

Fishy Foods

“Foods like salmon, herring, and trout provide our skin with oils that lubricate cells and reduce inflammation,” says Lisa Drayer, MA, RD, nutritionist and author of The Beauty Diet: Looking Great Has Never Been So Delicious. “They are also heavy in omega-3 fatty acids, which play a key role in keeping our skin smooth.” 

Tea Time

"Antioxidants have proven to be extremely important as an aging preventative," says NYC-based cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Howard Sobel. "I recommend looking for products that have a complex of antioxidants, such as green tea, vitamin C, and CoQ10." 

Skin Saviors

"To see increased smoothness, improved skin tone, and fewer wrinkles, exfoliate with a well-formulated alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) or beta hydroxy acid (BHA) product," says skin-care expert Paula Begoun. "You don't need both—AHAs are generally best for dry, sun-damaged skin while BHAs are best for acne- or blackhead-prone skin.” 

Try Coconut

"As an alternative to the usual glass of water, try coconut water. It's a huge trend in Hollywood right now and helps to naturally keep you hydrated," says Beverly Hills-based dermatologist Dr. Susan Evans. 

Wine-no

One less serving of alcohol per day can make a noticeable difference in your appearance. Alcohol dehydrates the skin (which causes wrinkles) while inflaming tissue. Combat these effects by watering down wine and liquor with club soda and drinking a glass of water between alcoholic beverages. 

SPF Solutions

Slathering your skin with SPF is a priority, even if you’re worried your block will make you break out. "Sunscreen formulas made with zinc are generally nongreasy and nonirritating, making them especially good for acne, sensitive skin," says Colleen Shimamoto, educational adviser for Derma Quest Skin Therapy. "So, opt for physical blocks like zinc oxide or titanium oxide which reflect the sun's UVB and UVA rays." 

Olive Oil Scrub

You may have heard that olive oil can be used as an at-home cleanser, but only for normal complexions. To exfoliate dry skin, try mixing a quarter cup of olive oil with a teaspoon of brown sugar to parched or flaky areas. 

Bewitching Eyes

"Witch hazel is a natural skin-tightening astringent and can be used to deflate under-eye bags," says makeup pro Shalini Vadhera. "Soak two cotton pads in cold witch hazel and apply one to each closed eye for five minutes." 

Treat Your Feet

Get smoother foot in a flash with a mixture of salt and lotion or by rubbing them with olive oil. Rinse thoroughly, and push back the cuticles as you towel dry. 

Fine Lines and Pesky Wrinkles

All prescriptions aren’t for everyone. "For women in their 20s and 30s, I prescribe Retin A or Tazorac to treat adult acne breakouts," explains Dr. Paul Friedman. "If she's pregnant or trying to conceive, these medications are not recommended." 

Choose Wisely

“Women often buy high-end products and moisturizers, but don't pay attention to what’s actually in them,” says Jennifer Fifer, owner of Tru Skin Clinical Spa. “Avoid products containing SD-40, isopropyl alcohol, a common ingredient that can be an irritant for acne-prone and sensitive skin types.” 

Berry Picking

“Berries are packed with antioxidants which help neutralize free radicals,” says Paula Simpson, BASc, RNCP. “They also help the body manufacture collagen, leaving your skin firm and smooth.” So, go ahead an eat up! 

Ditch the Brew

Can’t figure out why you have dry skin? Caffeine may be the culprit. Replace the java with H2O, and add fruit slices, like orange or lemon, to enhance the flavor. 


Reference : http://www.realbeauty.com

The Role of Asian Fashion

Dominated by Chinese, Japan, and Korean, Asian Fashion has been acclaimed for its traditional and eastern style. Ordinary people may be more familiar to mention this as oriental fashion. Made from bright, silken, and astoundingly-designed soft fabrics, this fashion is said as having uniqueness that can attract million people, not only for eastern country, but also western country.
Though it is said that the influence of Korea, Japan, and Chinese play an important role in giving the characteristics of Asian Fashion, but other eastern countries such as India, Arab Saudi, and Indonesia are also do the same thing, though it is not as wide as East Asian countries’ influence in style. In the first appearance, Asian Fashion seemed to have limited market; it only been marketed around East Asia countries. However, as the era becomes more modern, it has been widespread across countries and continents until now it can be accepted and adapted to the western countries.

A. The Typical Style of Chinese fashion

Shanghai Street Style

For Chinese, it has been said that today there isn’t any significant change in the style of its traditional costume. What we really know about Chinese fashion is their traditional clothing Cheongsam, or Qipao, which ancestor is the Manchu ethnic minority.
It is very popular among people in the world because of its simple and straight design that makes the people who wear it feels more pretentious and elegant. Some people may believe that Chinese style is ever after Asian Fashion






B. Japanese Style

Harajuku Fashion Style

We may still remember several years ago when Japanese style of Harajuku has a good reputation and has so many followers around the world. It could be the glorious time of Asian fashion that is acclaimed in the entirely global fashion. It is because its uniqueness in giving freedom of style through unusual costume that makes people, usually teenager, are fond of and delight in applying their Harajuku style. But, it was the past time. Now, Korean style seems to have beaten the Japanese fashion style as the most influence in the Asian Fashion, though it is not entirely true since Korean style is more similar to western style rather than eastern one.




C. Korean Style: The Leading Style of Asian Fashion
Since Korean designers have been known for its good reputation in the Fashion world, we may not realize that their journey into being acclaimed as Asian Fashion is quite long. Since their fashion market is only restricted around their country, especially South Korea, they faced difficulty in spreading their own stylistic design. But, that was the past condition. Now Korean Style has reached its peak in the Asian Fashion. As the leading of Asian Fashion, its existence cannot be separated to the growing of K-Pop or Korean Pop which has good ratings in some countries. For this reason, people around the world are introduced to the style of Korean fashion and it gets nice responds, especially from teenager.
After becoming teenage favorite, now Korean Fashion seems to be ready to hold a competition with other western countries such as America or Italy. It is not impossible since its fabrics and style of design are not by far of global standard that may potentially compete to western countries. That’s why, we do not have to be surprised if finally Korea becomes the center of Asian Fashion

Korean Blazer Style

Sporty Korean Style

Feminine Korean Style

reference: http://www.lafashionwatch.com/

Printed Fashion Style Tips

It's not a secret that prints managed to jazz up our wardrobe regardless of the season. Apparently summer is the most essential period to take on a journey into the colorful patterns and learn more about the printed fashion style trend tips. There are so many printed tees, dresses, skirts, pants, bags, shoes and even printed belts. But what’s a girl do with so many choices and so many prints? If you’ve been to any store or mall in the past month or two, you’ve probably noticed a ton of printed items, but which should you pick up and when you do, how do you wear these prints properly?

There are a few thumb rules when you wearing prints that you should really stick to, which are:

START WITH ACCESSORIES

A good place to start experimenting with prints is with bags and shoes. An animal print shoe or bag will make your whole outfit stand out.

  

ONE PRINT AT A TIME

Wear one print at a time. Prints stand out a lot, so it’s best to keep the rest of your look simple. If you decide to go for a printed tee, keep your bottoms to one color, preferably a color that is already in the print.

ANIMAL PRINTS

When wearing animal prints, it’s always best to stick to black for the rest of the outfit. So if you’re wearing an animal print dress, stick to black shoes and a black bag.

KEEP IT CLASSY

This should come as no surprise, but please don’t wear more than one print at once. Don’t combine an animal print top with a tribal print skirt – it will look trashy rather than classy. So just pick one print and leave the rest simple.

FLORAL PRINTS

Floral printed items cannot pass unnoticed. One essential thing to consider should be the size of the flowers.If you are taller and curvier, avoid smaller floral prints, while if you are petite, stay away from bigger prints.

FITTED PRINTS

Opt for fitted prints! Fabrics that are closer to the body, especially in print, look a lot more put together rather than larger, billowy prints which could actually make you larger than you are.

BIG PRINTS AND LITTLE PRINTS

Big prints make you look bigger and if you’ve already got a fuller figure, I advise you to stay away from there! Instead, opt for smaller prints which will be much more forgiving!

Reference : http://styletips101.com

Makeup Tips for Women with Hijab

Soft color eye make up for women in hijab

When a woman wearing a headscarf, it means that her face will be the center of attention. Therefore you need to be careful to choose the appropriate style make up with the veil model selection.
In the book ‘Dressage’ and ‘Style Riding Hood’ by Tini Sardadi and Amy Wirabudi, explained a few things that need to be considered by women veiled to do the make ups.

Eyebrow

Cat eye style

For those who are veiled, the eyebrows should be much more visible than those who are not veiled.
A messy eyebrow make the face looks dull and not fresh. Use an eyebrow pencil to draw the shape of eyebrows, avoid the eyebrows tattooed impressed because it’s unnatural. Do not draw the eyebrow too short or too long, it should be ended right at the end of the eye’s corner.
Be careful to choose the form of an eyebrow, not to give the impression of your face sad, surprised, shocked or angry. If you draw the line of your eyebrows too low at the eye corner that will make your face looks sad. If you draw it too straight that will make your face looks angry.  

Eye make up for small eyes

Eye shadow

For those who have small eyes and wanted to make them look bigger, you can put the eyeliner more visible with a darker color. But if you have big eyes and wanted to make them look smaller, you still can put a less eyeliner on your eyes with the cat eye style and avoid dark colors as your eye shadow. The most important thing on eyeliner is that too much eyeliner especially black color and wrong application can make your face looks older.

Smokey eyes for women in hijab

Color selection

In making the selection of makeup colors, keep your eyes and lips at the same time highlight. Choose one of them, eyes or lips only. If you choose the eyes as the center attention of your face, then select the color ‘nude’ for the lips. If the lips colored ‘hard’ then use ‘light’ to the eyes color. When you wear dark-colored or patterned scarf crowded, it is advisable to choose soft colors of eye makeup.
Meanwhile, if the light-colored scarf or motive was not too crowded you can choose a slightly darker color to display the beauty of the eyes.

How to look beautiful with my dark skin?

A lot of people seem to feel and believe that make up looks good only on fair skin. The truth is... make up may look just as flattering on dark skin. The key is to know what particular make up to use.

Makeup Application Tips

• The application of makeup depends on the time of the occasion whether for a night time or a day time.
• Prevent using color shades that will clash your skin tone.
• For those who have oily skin, it is best to use oil control foundation or oil control moisturizer.
• The best foundation to use must be water-based. Dark skin has a tendency to look oily, and using cream foundation will only worsen the effect. The water-based foundation must be of a shade closest to your skin tone.
• To create the illusion of a perfect skin, a good concealer and a sheer foundation are must-haves.
• Follow up the foundation with a dust of loose powder. Be careful not to over dust, especially around the eye area.
• Choose eyeshadow colors which is shades of brown and bronze are very flattering on dark skin and so are dark metallic colors. Purple and blue hues may also look great on dark skin. White or very light colors will look great on fair skin, but they will not have the same effect on dark skin.
• Outline your eyes with dark eye lining pencil. Eyeliners in black or chocolate brown is preferred.
• Next, thicken your eyelash with at least two coats of dark mascara to draw attention to the eyes.
• You may also use a highlighter on the bridge of your nose, around your eye or above the cheek bones and upper lip.
• When choosing the right shade of lipstick, go for more intense colors, like dark reds or corals. Lipsticks in burgundy will also look pleasing on dark skin.
• For your blush, warm colors in rose or deep orange and coral are highly recommended for dark skin. Peachy and brown shades should be avoided because it will give a darker complexion. If you are going to a night time occasion you may add a bit of drama to your cheeks by dusting your cheeks with a hint of gold color. 

dark skin with a thick eyeline

dark skin's orange blush on the cheek

dark skin with an intense color lipstick

 

Reference: http://fashionwebcity.blogspot.com

Hairstyles Over Centuries

As long as there have been human beings, the hair on their heads has been cared for and arranged. Hairstyles can tell us something about the personality of a man or a woman. They reveal details about the customs and peculiarities of different peoples and sometimes also about a person's position or profession.

These are the hairstyle periods over the centuries around the world...

1. Antiquity

The Egyptians (4000 - 300 B.C.)
Based on grave finds we know that the Egyptians cared for their hair with knives, hairpins and combs since 4000 B.C. Around 3000 B.C., they wore artistic wigs for important events. At that time, the Egyptians even began to dye their own hair or wigs. Blue, green, blonde and sandy colors, as well as gold dust were most frequently used.

The Greeks (1500 - 150 B.C.)
Between 1500 and 650 B.C., Greek women mostly wore long and curly hair. On frescoes painters often depicted corkscrew curls flowing from in front of the ears down to the chest. A bit later (500 - 300 B.C.), the woman had her hair swept together to a form a knot at the neck; this hairstyle is called "the Greek knot." Artistic knots and buns characterized the hairstyles between 300 and 150 B.C. During those years Greek women, whose hair is dark by nature, tried to lighten their hair with saffron.

2. Middle Ages

The Romans (500 B.C. - 500 A.D.)
The Romans (men and women) had very plain hairstyles. There two main types were the short, curly hairstyles and the plaited hairstyles. The Romans, who were famous for their personal artistic touch, added to their hairstyles various decorations made of gold, silver and ivory. Because Roman women were fascinated by the blonde hair of the Teutons, they often kept Teutonic slaves, whose blonde hair were cut and made into wigs. Besides that, wealthy Roman women sometimes had their hair lightened optically with gold dust.

Romanticism (900 - 1250 A.D.)
In the high Middle Ages, noble ladies and gentlemen enjoyed to wearing their hair in loose curls. Those who by nature had straight hair had it put into waves. Unlike the rich, the ordinary citizens kept their hair in a page-boy style, short or chin-length. Noble women wore flat bonnets that covered the hair of their heads, but showed the plaits decorated with ribbons and gold threads.

Gothic period (1250 - 1500 A.D.)
The church ruled that married women were not allowed to show their hair in public. Therefore, in this period, women wore hats and bonnets that covered their heads partly with veils. Also during that time, a high forehead was considered as very beautiful. Many women shaved their forehead hair to move their hairline upwards.

3. Modern Age

Renaissance (1500 - 1600)
During the Renaissance, harmony and symmetry were at the front of fashionable style. The body (including the hair) was again allowed to be shown. The hairstyles became growing more imaginative, though sometimes they were simply a retake on Roman and Greek hairstyles. Light colors such as blonde and gold were fashionable. People often tried to duplicate those colors with natural dye. The hairstyles were sometimes decorated with precious stones, ribbons and pearls.

Baroque (1600 - 1720)
In the beginning of the Baroque people wore "Spanish costumes" with very high collars, therefore men preferred short hair. Women still had long hair, but they combed it backwards or upwards where it was fixed with a wire frame.
After 1650, such hairstyles disappeared. Women mainly used a cross or a round parting in their hair. At that time, curly or plain fringes covered the forehead. Curly hair and goatees became fashionable. Therefore the French king, Louis the 13th, (who was getting bald very early) had a curly wig made.
At the end of the Baroque period, women combed their hair upwards again, some creating hair styles that reached up to 60 cm tall.

Biedermeier (1789 - 1848)
In the Biedermeier period, wigs disappeared and Roman and Greek hairstyles came to the forefront of fashion again. From 1804 onward, women again used ornamental combs, diadems, bonnets and silk ribbons more often. Mainly T-, V-, Y- or U-shaped partings were fashionable. Ladies were "required" to wear headgear such as bonnets, hats or turbans. These head coverings were often used together with the high hairstyles, which was not really comfortable.

Art Nouveau (1850 - 1914)
From 1850 onward, more and more people could afford to go to a hairdresser. In the beginning of this period, most people had French hairstyles, the typical sign of which was a middle parting. In Austria, Empress Elizabeth (Sissi) hit the headlines when she decorated her long hair with flowers. Around 1870, the hair was once more combed upwards and decorated. In 1872, crimping was invented. Hair was pulled over a hot iron and a wave was produced in that fashion. This hairstyle was called a "turned-up hairstyle." For quite a long time crimping was fashionable. Around 1890, there were hardly any high hairstyles left. Crimping also began to fade away as it became used less often than before. The new hairstyles turned out to be simple and practical.

4. 20th century

Various styles (1914 - today)
An important invention in the beginning of the 20th century was the permanent wave (known as the perm), that made it possible to remodel the hair permanently. The different types of curlers and gadgets that were used for the permanent waves were mostly uncomfortable and too complicated for customers. The hairstyles of the 20th century were influenced in part by technical possibilities; hairstyles were also influenced by the hairstyles of outstanding personalities and celebrities.

1st World War
As the role of women changed more and more, their shifted position in society could also be observed through their new hairstyles. For the first time, a French star hairdresser allowed himself to make a woman happy with a short hairstyle. Bobbed hair then became the fashionable hairstyle.

The Thirties and the 2nd World War
New technical gadgets such as the electric clippers and drying hoods made the hairdresser’s business easier. After the second’s World War women, chose to decorate their faces with chin-length, naturally swinging hairstyles. Permanent waves, which could be applied in a cold form, were still important

Various hairstyle from the sixties until 2000's era

References: www.thinkquest.org ; www.ourvanity.com