Ten Commandments For Make Up

1.     Use a foundation that matches your skin tone exactly. Wrong color is nothing but disaster.
2.        Enhance your eyes. Eyes are the attention grabbers of your face. Make sure that you define them in right way. If you intent to wear no eye make up brighten them up with a light  touch of mascara.
3.      Eyeshadows are not meant for painting your eyes its for enhancing your eye area. It is a must for eye shadow colors shouldn’t be the same as that of your eye ( blue eyed should skip blue eyeshadow)
4.      Always use quality cosmetic products and use professional make up brushes.
5.       Do not wear full make up every time and every day – a simple make up ( foundation, concealer,  lip color and mascara) will be enough for office  whereas evening parties call for shimmering make up.
6.     Do not overdo lip gloss. If overdone instead of a beautiful shiny glow, your lips will look as if you are drooling.    
7.   Do not skip lip color. A touch of right shade of lipstick can lighten up up your face.
8.     Don’t overdo with mascara, clumpy messy lashes are pretty awkward
9.       Make sure that you don’t overdo your eyebrows. Too heavy as well as too thin, drawn with pencil eyebrows makes you look older.
10. Use a concealer which is not too dark or too light. Using wrong concealer will make your eyes look odd no matter how attractive they are

How to Choose Lipsticks

When it comes to choosing a lipstick almost all girls feel like as if they are left alone in a huge maze..puzzled and confused. The best shade makes you look great and cool even without no other make up and on the other hand If went wrong it can look extremely awkward and turn you down even when your wearing a beautiful outfit or edgy hairstyle. Here are some tips for choosing lipstick

The first and most important step is to know is what your skin undertone is. There are 3 types of undertone. Warm, cool  and neutral.

Here is a simple procedure to know what your skin tone is:

1. 1.       Stand in sunlight check your wrist - if your skin is pale and veins are blue then you have a cool skin tone if your veins are less visible then you have warm skin tone. But if your veins are some what visible you belong to neutral tone (rare tone).
2. 2.       Which suits you most ? gold or silver

   Gold – you are warm

   Silver – you are cool

    Both – neutral

For warm undertones:

Shades of certain browns , cappuccino and caramel will suit you the best. You also can have red orange corals and wine in your wardrobe.Lipsticks with yellow or orange undertones (not too bright orange) are meant for you.

For cool undertones:

Stick to colors like peach, pale pink.  Also classic beige, rich raspberries and blue reds will suit you.Sheer natural colors too will look great on you.

For neutral undertone:

You’re the fortunate..Almost every color will look good on you. However your complexion and color of lips have to b considered.

Some tips to be remembered:

• ·         Consider your eye make up while choosing lipstick. If you are wearing a heavy make up wear a light shade (unless your in the cover of playboy magazine!) . Otherwise you tend to look lyk a clown. Likewise if your wearing minimal or no eye make up at all you can go with a brighter catchy shade.
• ·         Women with larger lips can use purples or bronzes. Those with smaller lips should use  peach, apricot etc.
• ·         Wear lighter and matte finish lipsticks at day time. Keep away glittering ones for evening parties.
• ·         Matte finish lip colors are like for the ones who love to be bold. Shimmery lipcolors give your lips a fuller younger look.

Homemade Facepacks for Fair Glowing Skin

Even before the word racism hit our dictionaries, people around the globe from ancient times have considered fair skin as a sign of beauty. Many spend a significant amount at beauty for attaining glowing skin with chemicals. Here are 6 natural homemade face packs which can be made easily and can help you improve your complexion.

Almond & milk face pack- This is undoubtly the best way for smooth clear and fairer skin.

Method:  soak 5-6 almonds in water during the night. Then peel the brown skin off them and smash to get a fine paste, add a few drops of milk and leave it on your face evenly for 15-20 mins. Use this pack at alternate days for the first week and then twice a week. The results will be astonishing.

Honey, lemon juice and milk powder - for instant fairness and to prevent tanning

Method: take a spoon of good quality milk powder add half a spoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice. Apply for 15 mins and wash off with warm water

Turmeric pack - The Traditional Indian way to clear fair skin

Method: take a spoon of fine turmeric powder, a few drops of lemon, a little  gram powder and few drops of milk. Using warm water, turn the mixture into a fine paste. Apply on face and leave for 20 mins. However people with dry skin should avoid this face pack.

Tomatoes- natural cleanser

Tomatoes are rich in citric acid. Slice a tomato and gently rub it on your face. Wash off after 15 mins. You can see your skin glowing instantly.

Cucumber and limejuice face pack  -  For skin lightening and healing sunburn

Method: take a tablespoon cucumber juice, a few drops of lemon juce half, a teaspoon of turmeric and glycerin (for dry skin). Mix all the ingredients and apply on face. Wash off after 15 mins. For best results make sure you use it twice a week.

Pappaya :  way to quick glowing skin

Mash a slice of ripe papaya and apply on your face for 10 – 15 mins. Wash off gently by massaging facial skin. You can see the instant glow.

Dressing Tips for Short Women & How to look talller

for those who look at tall lean supermodels enviously.. you too can create illusions of being a little more taller than your height..Wondering How? do some magic in the way you dress.

Dress in one color:

Dress in one color from your top to your shoes. Dark colors will give a taller leaner look.

Go with vertical lines:

Be cautious to choose clothes with vertical lines and say no to horizontal designs.

Choose U or  V-shapes:

Choose garments or jackets with V or U shaped necklines as they contribute in giving a taller slimmer look.

Oversized handbags…not for you!

Oversize handbags can seem to b overpowering for short women. Your short stature tends to be over projected by huge handbags. So be careful to choose a bag of medium size.

Leave out   miniskirts:

Minis give a sexy look to those with long slender legs but they will have a differing effect on shorter women. Also baggy skirts can make you look even shorter.

Pants:

Choose long straight pants that almost cover your shoes. This gives your legs an illusion of being longer

Be careful with what you wear:

Wear clothes that fit you well. Avoid outfits that have extra fabric. This adds bulk and can make shorter women look heavier than what they really are. Avoid dresses with huge borders.

Shoes

The classic mantra for short women..Go with high heels. This is the surest way to look taller. Avoid shoes with ankle straps.

Ten Tips for Great Hair

Balanced diet for hair - What you eat inside does matter..Before the shampooing and oiling make sure that you take foods that compliment hair growth. Salmon, packed with omega 3 fatty acid helps in promoting hair growth. Also add nuts, dark green vegetables, carrots and eggs in your diet

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Take milk products - Include low fat dairy products such as skimmed milk and yoghurt in your daily diet

Oil massage your hair – once or twice in a week  massage your hair with oil (coconut oil or olive oil are the best) using your finger tips massage the oil gently in circular motion to your scalp

Minimize shampooing – no matter what they say, shampoos don’t have much to do with luxurious thick locks. If you have oily hair shampoo twice a week with mild shampoo . if that’s not enough use green gram powder to wash off extra oil

Choose hairpacks according to your hair type and climate – instead of applying whatever you see in beauty and healthcare articles, find a hair pack which suits your hair type and the climate of the place you live in. for ex:  though applying henna is good for hair it should be avoided during winter season as it will weaken the roots of hair. Fenugreek pack though helps reduce hair fall, it should be avoided by those with extremely dry hair.

Give a break to hairstyle products – don’t let your wardrobe be filled with hairsprays and hair colors. Chemical straightening or curling and using of hairstyling rods excessively will damage hair. Make sure you use quality hair products.

Avoid too much sunlight – it is advisable to use a scarf or hat when going out in blazing sun as hair exposed to sun are prone to damage and friziness.

Too much stress too much hairfall –  wake to see your pillows covered in hair? Before blaming the shampoos and oils remember your nerves and emotions too have a role in hair fall. Increasing stress levels makes hair fall.

Use a good conditioner – after shampooing apply a good conditioner. It neutralizes electrical charge in the hair shaft after shampooing and helps in detangling the hair

Have your hair trimmed in 2 or 3 months – this helps hair grow longer faster and avoid split ends.

Hair Styles for Heart-Shaped Faces

Heartshape faces have their faces wider at brow and narrow at chin and a raised cheekbone. Heart shaped are genetically blessed to have a face that suits to ‘edgy n cool’ hairstyles.

Soft side swept bangs are excellent for heart shapes. Bangs cut vertically rather than straight across will give you a romantic and sexy look. But care should be taken as bangs shouldn’t be cut too short.The shortest pieces of your bangs should touch the arch of your brow& the longest pieces should hit the outer corners of eyes. Pixie hairstyle too will look attractive. Short cut blunt bangs should be avoided.
Celebrities with heart shape face: Reese witherspoon, Jennifer anitson, Katie Holmes.

How to choose ear rings according to face shapes

A beautiful face and a stunning outfit is not all what you need if you want to steal attention in a crowd. The accessories you choose must compliment your face shape, its complexion and your attire .Among accessories for women, earrings hold the top and most noticed position. It is important to choose earrings which accentuate the shape of your face. Here we help you choose earrings which fits to your facial shape.

Round shape:

Drop model earrings work extremely well for round shapes. An earring having long, lean lines gives a longer look to your face. Hoops, studs and large round studs are not meant for you and must be discarded from your wardrobe.

Heart shape:

As you have wider cheekbones and a narrow jaw, you must choose earrings with a wider bottom such as tear drops and pointed triangular shaped . Pyramid and heart shaped style earrings too will look fantastic on you. Oval shaped studs are not meant for your jewellery box.

Oval shape:

You’re the lucky one..as oval shaped face has proportioned and well balanced facial features you can have different forms of earrings in your wardrobe.hoops look the best on you try collecting different sizes of hoops.
square shape

You must be a little extra careful while choosing earrings. Earrings that have round and angular edge work well for you. Hoops, multi-tiered and drop earrings will also play safe. But you should definitely keep away from overly long and box shaped earring.