Our fashion and beauty tips online magazine offers convenience and helps you to discover these free beauty secrets, fashion trend, health advice, makeup tips, hairstyles and more. Get the best tips and trends for every season. http://www.fashion-beautytips.com 2012-02-22T16:50:54+01:00 text/html 2009-12-18T01:52:27+01:00 http://www.fashion-beautytips.com http://www.fashion-beautytips.com/8-tips-for-choosing-the-right-cosmetics-for-your-skin-type/ The right cosmetics for any skin type is important to create a fresh natural appearance as well as to prevent reactions to the cosmetics such as allergies with resulting rashes, itching and weeping or breakouts with whiteheads or blackheads and painful skin eruptions. Every person's skin is unique and different areas on a person's face may have different characteristics which must be taken into consideration when choosing appropriate cosmetics. If you've been disappointed when your powder eye shadow creases and slides before lunch or your foundation looks lined and caked, understanding the characteristics of your skin and purchasing appropriate cosmetics for your skin type is a worthwhile exercise. Here are some tips to help you look your best. Avoid cosmetics that dry or irritate your skin Each different skin type will react differently to the various types of cosmetics. Even if a particular brand works for your eye shadow, the same brand may not work for lipstick. This is because the skin type on your eyelids may be very different from the skin type on your lips. When you are choosing cosmetics such as foundation, for example, avoid drying cosmetics or cosmetics that cause your skin to break out. Unfortunately, you may have to try several products in order to determine those that work on your skin consistently. Another issue which must be considered is that your skin may build up a reaction to a particular cosmetic which did not previously cause a skin irritation, so you may be forced to find an alternative to a tried and true brand which worked well in the past. Skin characteristics may change significantly over a lifetime as well, forcing a change in the type of cosmetics which you select. Consider your skin tone when selecting cosmetics Even if the particular type of cosmetic is just... text/html 2009-12-18T01:52:27+01:00 http://www.fashion-beautytips.com http://www.fashion-beautytips.com/10-easy-steps-to-clearer-skin/ At some stage in all our lives we want clearer, fresher, younger looking skin. Well it can be achieved without spending a lot of money and it can happen naturally! What you must do is persevere and over the course of three weeks your skin will begin to look fresher and clearer. Here's how; 1. Keeping your skin clean is your first priority! You must cleanse your face morning and night with a gentle, natural cleanser that not only rids the skin of dirt and grime but then treats it with an antibacterial ingredient like tea tree oil. 2. After cleansing the skin pat dry and then spray a fine toning mist over the face to cool and help close the pores while they are clean. Let this mist dry on the face. 3. When the toner has dried apply a very small amount of moisturizer over the entire face and neck. Look for a moisturizer that is made for problem skin types and contains antibacterial ingredients like tea tree oil and lavender essential oil. These ingredients are gentle but very effective at clearing the skin from blemishes and pimples. 4. Getting the right amount of restful sleep your body needs nightly will reflect in the state of your skin. Seven hours is generally adequate. Not enough sleep over a period of time will result in problems that are hard to cure such as loose skin under the eyes and dark circles. 5. The food you eat is of the utmost importance for healthy, clear skin! Make sure you are getting a good amount of fresh fruits and vegetables and limit your red meat intake to three or four times a week. Foods that are easily digested will help your system keep your skin nourished and promote fresh, new cell growth. Drink lots and lots... text/html 2009-12-18T01:52:27+01:00 http://www.fashion-beautytips.com http://www.fashion-beautytips.com/a-guide-to-costume-jewelry/ Costume jewelry is often created with non-precious metals, usually gold or silver plated, and with or without beads and stones. Costume jewelry has been extremely popular around the world for thousands of years. The Ancient Egyptians are known to have worn decorative beaded necklaces and Cleopatra is probably one of the original wearers of what we now call costume jewelry. In more recent times the people of the Germanic and Slovak regions became highly skilled at developing intricate patterns in glass beads. However, beadwork used in costume jewelry is not only limited to glass. A large variety of materials are traditionally used to make beads such as jet, wood, amber, gemstones, pottery, ceramic, metals, horn, coral, ivory, tortoiseshell and pearls. Some modern materials such as plastics, nylon and even polycarbonate variants are also used to make beads. Costume jewelry can be antique, period, or contemporary and there are many collectors of every style of costume jewelry. Venetian glass pieces of costume jewelry are particularly collectable as well as being extremely popular for people to wear. Cleaning costume jewelry is extremely simple but needs to be done on a regular basis to prevent tarnishing. Simply use a mild detergent mixed in water to keep your costume jewelry in good condition. It is important not to soak the jewelry and to make sure that you dry it thoroughly before storing it. You can buy anti-tarnish paper for wrapping your costume jewelry in before you put it away for long periods of time but regular cleaning is the best defense against tarnishing. The tarnishing of costume jewelry is typically caused by the metal reacting with the atmosphere and oxidizing. Unfortunately, there are a large number of people who are unable to wear costume jewelry next to their skin. This is because of their... text/html 2009-12-18T01:52:27+01:00 http://www.fashion-beautytips.com http://www.fashion-beautytips.com/hair-removal-shave-time-from-your-search/ Hair removal is a very big topic, but you don't have to let that frighten you. There are many products and services on that market today that makes it very easy, affordable, and efficient to get your hair removed without too much stress. The hair removal products range from extremely simplistic to more complex techniques from regular shavers, electric shavers, plucking, tweezing, threading, to electrolysis, laser hair removal, Brazilian waxing, and regular waxing. So right there you have more more or less the entire hair removal at your fingertips. The next thing you need to decide is which part of your body you want to remove hair from. That's right, in addition to the types of hair removal tools, there are also variations depending on where are you targetting for hair removal. For instance if you wanted to shave your head you would probably have a different set of alternatives versus if you wanted to shave your legs or your bikini area. Hair removal is not always perfect for all parts of the body. Additionally different people will react differently depending on the hair removal option they use- which is something to keep in mind for yourself. For instance if you wanted to shave your pubic area, you would not want to apply cream based hair removal products or checmical based products because there is a risk that they may irritate the sensitive regions. Instead you might want to consider just using a good old fashioned wet shaver and generous amount of shaving cream or gel at home. The bottom line is there are many choices, but if you ask the right questions such as the ones mentioned above, you should be able to find the right solution for you. Additionally, some other questions not mentioned so far may be your budget range,... text/html 2009-12-18T01:52:27+01:00 http://www.fashion-beautytips.com http://www.fashion-beautytips.com/buying-a-watch-as-a-gift/ A nice quality designer watch will be a much appreciated by either gender. A fine quality designer watch will always make a big impression. Take the time to consider some of our suggestions and this will go a long way to helping you make the right choice. The first thing you need to do is do a little research to discover what the person likes. Consider your options: gold, white gold, silver, platinum, stainless steel, leather bands, etc. Each of these options has its own style and makes its own statement. Take the time to choose the one most fitting for the recipient. Select a basic watch style. General watch types include the mechanical wind-up types, self-winding and quartz, which are powered by batteries. Look for extra features, such as a built-in calendar, an appointment alarm, a heartbeat monitor, etc. Have fun customizing the watch to the recipient's specific lifestyle. Shop only within your price range, watches can run upward of $10,000, so set a range first and then limit your shopping to your budget. From complicated watches made for divers or trekkers to fashionable watches that do a bit more than tell time, sports watches are all the rage. Choose a sports watch with basic features if you're not buying it for a specific sport. These include alarm(s), water resistance, a timer or stopwatch function, an illuminator and the original band. Opt for more advanced features if you know they will be used by the wearer. These can include altimeter, barometer, thermometer, compass and data-link features. Choose a sport-specific watch if you know what sports the recipient enjoys. These include specialized watches for divers, runners, surfers, etc. Be sure the band will fit comfortably around the person's wrist. It should be somewhat adjustable. Check the guarantee and return policies so that the watch can be returned if another model is desired. Set... text/html 2009-12-18T01:52:27+01:00 http://www.fashion-beautytips.com http://www.fashion-beautytips.com/can-female-hair-loss-make-me-totally-bald-/ View the pattern that affects women only. Loss of female hair is not the same as male hair loss determined by heredity. Female hair loss is temporary and is seldom an advance warning of baldness. Transient loss of hair should not, however, be ignored. It is possible for a woman to suffer from hormonal hair loss leading to baldness. Some of the most common causes are: 1. Pregnancy 2. Severe emotional stress 3. Under medical treatment 4. Hormonal hair loss Is there a relationship between hair loss and menopause? The most common cause of hair loss is low thyroid function, which is common among menopausal women. Other causes include, but are not limited to: changes in hormone levels, increased testosterone, increased stress, which can either be physical stress, or emotional stress, various medications, scalp/dermatological issues and heredity. Any time sudden hair loss is experienced, one must consider events which took place up to three months prior to the hair loss, as factors affecting hair loss can often take up to three months to have an effect, i.e., were you diagnosed with something new in the past few months? Did you start taking medication during the past few months? Did you go through a traumatic experience. Subsequently, any treatments for hair loss should be given at least three months to have noticeable effects. There are of course various ways to solve hair problems, such as: 1. Wig / toupe 2. Hair-weaving (weaving in extra hair) 3. Hair transplant 4. Cosmetic hair treatment courses 5. Therapy There are only a few products available worldwide which have been conclusively proven to combat hair loss. They are Aminexil, Alopesan 400, Maxilène, Minoxidil and Finasteride. It’s very important for you as a consumer to know this if you are thinking of taking steps to combat your hair loss. Rogaine is another one of the more popular brand names in the... text/html 2009-12-18T01:52:27+01:00 http://www.fashion-beautytips.com http://www.fashion-beautytips.com/celebrities-and-their-diamond-engagement-rings/ What better way to show the world that you are in love than by the act of giving and receiving a diamond engagement ring? With many actresses and other famous women sporting bigger and sparklier diamond rings, celebrity engagements have become a delight for the jewelry lover. The size of the diamond is not necessarily the key as to what makes some of these rings so famous and recognizable, rather it seems to be a combination of the engagement ring itself and the famous lady it is associated with. The history of diamond engagement rings Maximillan I of Austria gave the first diamond engagement ring on record to Mary of Burgundy in 1477. He had the ring commissioned to unite their two houses and make their marriage a unifying symbol to the country. The smallest diamond engagement ring ever made was given to Princess Mary who was married by proxy to the Dauphin of France in the year 1518. Princess Mary was two years old at the time. Throughout history diamond engagement rings have become larger, more elaborate, and have included a wide variety of other jewels and metals. Diamond engagement rings settings can be made of silver, platinum, white or yellow gold or a mixture of these elements. Famous ladies and their engagement rings Celebrities and other famous people influence the look and style of many aspects in fashion and also set trends. Diamond engagement rings are no exception to this rule. The following is a partial list of the famous ladies and their equally famous engagement rings: Royalty: Queen Elizabeth II received an engagement ring from Prince Phillip that was made from diamonds from his mother's tiara.Grace Kelly was given a 12 carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring from Prince Rainier.Lady Diana was engaged with a ring made of an 18 carat blue oval sapphire that... text/html 2009-12-18T01:52:27+01:00 http://www.fashion-beautytips.com http://www.fashion-beautytips.com/choosing-cool-sunglasses/ There is something about a pair of sunglasses that makes them arguably one of the most quintessential 'must-have' items of all time. Not only are they immensely practical, offering protection from the dangers of the sun, they are an enormously versatile fashion accessory, available in a huge range of styles, colors and prices to suit every pocket. Given their worldwide popularity, sunglass manufacturing has become a very lucrative, but highly competitive industry and while some manufacturers rise and wane in the public affections, there is one company that remains forever synonymous with the eyeglasses that protect our eyes from the rays of the sun: Ray-Ban Although Us President, Benjamin Franklin, is often credited with inventing eyeglasses (he was the one who developed the first bifocal lens in the 1780's), the first reading glasses were developed in Italy, as early as 1260. People continued to be fascinated by all things optical throughout the centuries that followed, then, in the mid-eighteen hundreds British scientist James Ayscough began to research tinted glass, and the possibility that such technology may be used to improve vision impaired eyesight. As successful as he was, it was not until 1929 that the idea that glasses could filter the sun's rays was given any serious consideration. At that time, U.S. optical company, Foster Grant, began to develop the idea further, until finally, later that same year, the first ever pair of sunglasses were sold from a Woolworth's store on the Atlantic City boardwalk. Recognizing that the new technology could be beneficial to their pilots, the U.S. Army Air Corps asked another prominent American company, Bausch & Lomb, to develop eyeglasses that would protect the eyes from the dangers of the glaring sun, when flying. It was U.S. eyeglass company, Ray-Ban, who really ran with the concept. In 1936,... text/html 2009-12-18T01:52:27+01:00 http://www.fashion-beautytips.com http://www.fashion-beautytips.com/clothes-and-shoes-and-stretching/ Now that we have a trainer, our next concern is to be equipped with the proper shoes and clothes, so our training experience can be maximized. If your trying to create a great body you need to start with clothes and shoes that will make you feel good as well as look good! What kind of clothes and shoes do I need you may ask? You could spend a few hundred dollars for designer workout gear and that would make you feel and look better, but all you need is some clean and comfortable clothes and shoes. Most discount stores sell designer replicas at a fraction of the cost. I recommend layering your clothes and as you warm up take a piece of clothing off. Keeping warm helps protect your joints, until you fully warm up, so you don't get hurt. Now we have the proper equipment to get started. Next I highly recommend incorporating a consistent stretching program, which will reduce injuries and produce greater results. I do 15 to 25 minutes per day as well as stretching in between exercises. The benefit of stretching is huge; it can make or break your training progress. As I describe training techniques each month I will go over the stretching to do for each body part. So you can achieve optimum results!!! Here are some basic stretches you can start with to enhance your training and or walking program. Trunk Twists- Standing big and tall with good posture, feet shoulder distance apart, place your hands on your hips rotate your upper torso from right to left in a nice controlled manner. Repetitions of 15 to 30 per side will be enough. Side Stretches- also standing tall with good posture, feet shoulder distance apart, your arms hanging to your side, slowly with your head...