Homemade remedies for dry or chapped lips in Winter
January 16th, 2014
Cold and very cold winters are here so the first thing that comes to mind is to take care of ourselves. Winters demand more attention to our body, specially face. Sharing some tips to take care of your luscious lips from getting chapped or dry. You simply have to head into your kitchen and raid the shelves. Try making DIY lip balms for luscious lips. Homemade remedies for Lips Moisturise your skin with shea butter every night, before going to bed. After brushing your teeth, gently brush your lips as well. This will exfoliate them and get rid of chapping, and will also plump up your lips temporarily. A dab of ...
Dieting tips from Feng Shui
July 28th, 2010
Feng Shui has a powerful impact on the subconscious. That is why it is such a good way to promote weight loss. Instead of counting calories and fighting cravings, you can promote wellness through a careful selection of shapes, colours and materials. Try a few of these suggestions: Eat a square meal: Square dishes are better than round dishes when you’re trying to lose weight. That’s because squares radiate contentment, while circles invite curiosity. Mellow out: Mellow, earthy tones promote fulfillment, whereas bright colours stimulate the appetite. If you’re serious about sticking to your diet, paint your kitchen or dining room an earthy colour like brown or beige. You won’t be tempted to overeat....
Tips to get perfect eyeliner
April 18th, 2010
Step-by-step guide to using black eyeliner for those beautiful eyes STEP ONE: Apply light-reflecting foundation to the face and use a highlighter pen around the eye to conceal blemishes. Then take your black kohl eyeliner (make sure the tip is soft) and draw a fine line, working from the inner eye outwards. STEP TWO: Build the line, making it slightly thicker on the outer corner of the eye and taking it out to a point, echoing the eye shape. Then, working from the outer eye inwards, take the line under the eye, keeping close to the lashes, right into the inner corner. ...
Exercise according to your Sun signs
April 16th, 2010
Work out Astro way...your Sun Sign plays a vital role in shaping-up your body. Choose the perfect sport to help lose weight according to your sun sign. The sun signs do play an important part in determining your personality and your mood. Aries This sun signs is the one which is always on the go: mentally and physically and that helps to keep the weight down. They are good sports men and motor sports are an integral appeal to them. But be warned: extremely competitive! Taurus Taureans are the lazy bums but once motivated, they work the hardest. Exercise for them is a routine which they take to ...
Tips to be a glowing bride
April 4th, 2010
Every ‘would-be-bride’ dreams of looking her best on the D-day. And that desire brings forth a series of beauty treatments that guarantee you a ‘magical glow’! But, if choosing what’s right for you is bogging you down, here’s help! Here are some most popular beauty treatments available for brides: Microderm abrasion or skin polishing: With every passing day, skin cell turnover slows down, which leads to building up of dead skin cells that fail to reflect light leading to a dull-looking skin. So, with this painless procedure the outermost layer of dead skin cells is sloughed off to reveal a fresh layer of skin. Laser skin rejuvenation: ...
Make-up tips for summer
March 27th, 2010
Less is more so keep it nude, ensure that your makeup doesn't get washed away with the humidity. Consider switching to an oil-free formula during the summer months or dilute your everyday foundation with an oil-free moisturizer. This lighter coverage will fare better when temperatures heat up. Wear a lipstick that will last, alternately use a lip liner under your lipstick. Keep lips protected and moisturized. Use a lip balm and moisturiser that has an SPF factor and consider switching to a moisture-rich lipstick. If possible go for lip-gloss. Apply your SPF moisturiser to a clean face and allow 10 minutes for it to absorb before applying your ...
Beauty tips for office going city women
February 26th, 2010
Change is necessity, so keep experimenting with your looks. Supporting same boring look and makeup daily, makes your day even duller. Makeup’s not just a daily chore or something that’s just for going out. It’s the essence of female self-expression and a way to bolster the spirit. There’s such a diversity of looks out there, you can do anything to suite your mood. Go with the trend, go wild with colours, it’s the latest trend so you will not look out of place. Think greens, blues, pale pastels, powder, glitter, shimmer, layers, bright, bold, dark, subtle, Smokey, choice is endless. Smokey eyes and minimal makeup is in trend, so why not try it on and ...
How to do everything and anything – ehow.com
February 22nd, 2010
Have you ever try to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew, check if your house is haunted, make perfect paper aeroplane or tell a convincing lie? Sounds insane, but the new website
ehow.com has tips on how to do absolutely everything. The site shares tips on some of these ''How to do'' things, which may not be found anywhere else. Weird things to do: 1. How to make a cheese toasty with an iron 2. How to whiten your teeth with strawberries 3. How to kiss 4. How to tell if your house is haunted ...
Home remedy for a natural glow
June 17th, 2007
Facemask for a natural glow:
Mix one tbsp milk powder, two tbsps honey, the juice of half a lime and a pinch of turmeric. Apply the paste on your face and neck. Leave it on till it dries, and rinse. Follow this beauty routine two to three times a week, and you will notice a difference in your complexion.
Tips for looking trendy in Monsoon
June 6th, 2007
Forget leather or boring plastic for the season, both bags and shoes. Opt for rainproof plastic bags that are available in funky colours. If you think rainy shoes available in the Indian market lack style, opt for all-weather styles that are available at brands like Woodlands. Go for long-lasting lipsticks, instead of lip glosses. There are options available in the market, and go by the name non-transferable or colour stay lipsticks. Lock away your jeans, since denim is not a rain-friendly fabric. It gets terribly heavy when wet, and takes ages to dry. Opt for light cottons. Capris and cut offs are better than full length trousers. Wash your hair every alternate day, since it tends to get sticky and limp when ...