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Fashion15 Beauty Secrets You Should Know by anneduke(op): 2:15pm On May 20, 2012
We've been reading fashion magazines and testing beauty products for years. In this time, we've read 1000s of beauty tips, tried 1000s of products, but only a few are worth keeping around. So, here we share with you the 15 things we wish we knew before now

1. Skip the foundation If you have acne the first thing you want to do is slather on the thick foundation. Don't. Foundation is for women over 35. Not only will it cover up your natural beauty, but foundation on a teenager looks anything but natural. Instead, cover up blemishes with concealer, then follow with a powder or tinted moisturizer. Tinted moisturizers tend to be lighter than heavy foundations.

2. You pat concealer in, you never rub it in We know this from watching the Tyra Banks show. When applying concealer, put a bit on the pad of your middle finger and pat it in. Never rub. Got acne? Pat the concealer on top of it.

3. Play up your lips or your eyes, never both If you are wearing heavy eye makeup, go for nude lips with just a bit of gloss. Prefer the drama of dark lipstick? Keep face light (stay away from heavy blush) and wear only mascara on your eyes and a light eye shadow. Don't heavily line your eyes. Play up both and you'll look like a clown.
And never, ever line lips in a darker colour than your gloss or lipstick.

4. Less is more Ever notice how some of your friends look best with no makeup at all? No matter your age, too much makeup makes you look worse. If you wear foundation, powder, blush, liner, mascara, eye shadow, lip liner and gloss on an everyday basis, then you're overdoing it. Tone it down: All you really need is a great mascara, concealer for blemishes and gloss. Add a pop of blush in winter.

5. Natural hair is always hot If you have super dark hair, lighten your look by going a shade darker or getting lighter highlights. Blonde? Try highlights, especially framing the face. We see too many teens lightening their hair several shades and the look can be super-tacky, not super-fabulous. The trick is to let people assume you were born with sun-kissed hair, not that you gave yourself a bad dye job from a bottle.

6. Vaseline is your best friend Vaseline is a great, cheap eye makeup remover. It's also great for fixing chapped, scaly lips. Slather on a bunch of Vaseline, then use a toothbrush to massage lips. Wipe the excess off on a tissue. Your lips will be smooth and soft.

7. You can never go wrong with layers Long layers of hair extension are great for any hair type: Super curly, straight or wavy. It makes thin hair appear thicker, curly hair appear manageable and wavy hair appear just-got-back-from-the-beach sexy. Just make sure you don't get too many layers cut in. Too many short layers is dated.

8. Acne? Go to a dermatologist, Biggest mistake people with acne make? Not going to a dermatologist. Forget those $150 jeans you covet. Getting rid of those pimples will be the best investment you'll ever make. And the only guaranteed way to do it is with a dermatologist.

9. Spend money on key beauty products Not sure what to splurge on and what to save on? . See if you should splurge or save on cleansers, mascara, concealer and more.

10. Buying foundation or lipstick? Test it first There are some beauty products you simply must try out at a department store or beauty shop before you buy. These include: Foundation, lipstick, blush and powder.

11. Don't let nails go Not into manicures and pedicures? No worries. Just make sure to keep nails clean and the same length. If you do want to paint them, don't keep the polish on until half of it's chipped away. Also, there's nothing worse than too-long toenails. Keep nails clipped between pedicures! People tend to judge others by the care they put into their hands and feet.
12 Don't line the inside of your eyes It will make your eyes appear smaller. Instead, line just at the lash line. Also, an obvious line doesn't look natural. Smudge the line just a bit.

13. Shave legs at the end of the shower Cut down on nicks and cuts by making shaving the very last step in your shower or bathing ritual.

14. Know your best feature and play it up What feature do people comment on most? Play it up. If you're told you have Nuella Njigbo lips, make sure to wear gloss and play with bold lipstick colours. If it's your eye colour people love, find eye shadow colours that complement them and make sure to wear mascara. Also, know what colour shirts look best on you and go shopping.

15. Scrubs are great for dry skin If you have dry, itchy skin in winter, invest in a scrub and handmitts and scrub away in the bathtub. Make sure to slather on a thick moisturizer afterward. For dry, callous feet, buy a pumice stone or foot brush. They work better than any of the other wimpy options on the market.

Remember: Beauty is mostly internal Think about a girl you know who's overweight yet all the guys love her. Why? Because she's confident. If you aren't wearing makeup and your toes haven't been repainted in weeks, if you're happy and smiling you will still be 10 times prettier than the mopey cheerleader sitting next to you in class. Trust us (wink).

www.beautyship..com
Christianity EtcLife Is Useless by anneduke(op): 1:25am On Mar 24, 2012
Everyone who lives ought to be wise; it is as good as receiving an inheritance
and will give you as much security as money can. Wisdom keeps you safe-this is the advantage of knowledge.

Have you ever pondered about all your hussles to make ends meet? And then at the end of your life, you can’t go into the yonder world with all your wealth and riches? Life indeed is useless.
What can one benefit from this world?

www.christianrelation..com
Christianity EtcWhat Is The Meaning Of Marriage Vow? by anneduke(op): 1:16am On Mar 24, 2012
what is the meaning of marriage vow? does it mean a thing to divorced couples?

The statements of oath taken at the wedding ceremony can be likened to a death sentence. When you cruise over the wordings of the oath taken by husbands and wives on the day of their wedding, then, you would recognize that these are very heavy and implicative words. It bothers on issues of life and death.

http://christianrelation..com/2012/03/marriage-vow.html
Christianity EtcRe: Was King Solomon Really A Wise Man? by anneduke: 1:09am On Mar 24, 2012
kinda
FashionBeautiful Transformation by anneduke(op): 11:59am On Mar 20, 2012
Transform yourself to a beauty queen. Find out the beauty secrets that models hide from you.
www.beautyship..com
FashionBeauty Mistakes Made By Women by anneduke(op): 3:11pm On Mar 16, 2012
many at times women do not know how to make up. some do, but makes mistakes.do u want to know how to make up without errors.
www.beautyship..com
HealthVisit The Gym? by anneduke(op): 3:22pm On Jan 07, 2012
after all the winning and dinning during the xmas season, hitting the gymn is ideal to drop that acquired weight.failure to do so ,may just result in gradual way to become overweight .
What are the things to look out when visiting a gym.

http://nicebodyshape.com/?p=104
HealthHow To Control Your Food When Slimming by anneduke(op): 3:12pm On Jan 07, 2012
Many at times, people find it hard to desist from bad food when on a weight loss programme. These bad foods tend to make it difficult for them to notice a drop in their weight or physical slimming. So what should be done?
Bad foods are foods with high calories.

http://nicebodyshape.com/?p=96

An insight on how to control craving for bad food will help greatly in channelling them back to the right tract.

www.nicebodyshape.com
HealthRe: Staying Fit by anneduke: 2:30am On Dec 31, 2011
if you are lazy to do sit ups, then i have a solution for you. drink lemon water and see a difference in your weight in less than 2wks.
get the full insight on www.nicebodyshape.com

it is tested and proven.i drink it daily and now my clothes are shapeless on me.it is a wonderful transformation.
learn more at www.nicebodyshape.com
HealthHow To Get Perfect Arms For A Woman by anneduke(op): 5:26pm On Dec 28, 2011
The arms, particularly the back of arms, are a common problem area for women. Many women are self-conscious about flabby arms and avoid sleeveless clothing. Firm arms are not only often more appealing but also are strong. Attaining perfect arms requires a combination of a healthy diet and exercise to burn fat and tone the muscles.

go to www.nicebodyshape.com to know how.
HealthFoods That Help People Tp Lose Weight by anneduke(op): 1:02am On Dec 28, 2011
all fruits
all vegetables
all nuts and seeds
potatoes
wild rice
oats
most sea foods

for more, visit www.nicebodyshape.com
Fashion8 Ways To Be Beautiful by anneduke(op): 2:53am On Dec 17, 2011
Who doesn’t want to look beautiful forever? Unfortunately, it is not as simple as it seems. But, that also does not mean it is rocket science to stay beautiful for long years. It is a process and so it takes time. Here we present you with 9 tips to help you stay beautiful forever.
1. Sleep your way to beauty: Haven’t you always wanted to know the secret of Sleeping Beauty’s beautiful skin? Well, it was her sleep. There is a big reason why it is called ‘Beauty sleep’. Sleep relaxes your mind and body. It is a great way to get rid of stress. As a result, you wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and renewed. So, no matter what happens, see that you get your daily dose of 6 to 8 hours of sleep.
2. Drink water: Human body consists of about 70% of water. As a result, when you drink less water, your skin cells dehydrate. Water cleanses and hydrates the skin, giving it a youthful and healthy glow. Water also gets rid of other health problems. Try to drink about 10 to 12 glasses of water daily.
3. Run away from the sun: Avoid direct exposure to the sun. The harmful rays of the sun not only darken the skin, but also result in premature aging, wrinkles, dark spots and other skin problems. Use an umbrella to cover your face and hair from the sun as far as possible.
4. Watch your diet: Whatever you eat influences your skin and hair, more than you can imagine. Carefully watch what you eat. Avoid junk and oily food. Instead, opt for fresh vegetables, salmons, lean meat and high fibre foods.
5. Moisturize, even if your skin is oily: A moisturizer helps to hydrate your skin and keeps it moist. It cleanses your skin and makes it glow. Hence make sure that you use a moisturizer even if your skin oily. You can use an oil-free moisturizer
6. Take care of your hair: long or short, pick a hair style that suits you best. However, make sure you look after your hair, no matter what. Use a good shampoo followed by a conditioner. Avoid using harmful dyes to colour your hair.
7. Be beautiful from inside: beauty should be inside-out. We’re all human and at some point in time, we all do things that are hurtful. Avoid wishing bad for others and concentrate on yourself and your life alone. When you start feeling positive, it will definitely impact on your beauty.
8. Avoid stress: a happy person looks more beautiful than a sad one. So avoid being a tragedy queen. There are so many reasons to smile and be happy. So push the stress in your life far away, get rid of any kind of negativity and most importantly smile.
HealthRe: Am I Pregnant by anneduke: 2:28am On Dec 17, 2011
yes you could be.see a doc.
HealthSpeak To Your Beauty Queen by anneduke(op): 2:14am On Dec 17, 2011
In each and everyone of us, there is a beauty queen, speak to her and she will come forth.
Speak to yours by adopting a perfect belly and hip at www.nicebodyshape.com
Do this and see how every head will turn when you breeze by.
HealthGet Your Flat Tummy by anneduke(op): 1:54am On Dec 17, 2011
Do you envy those who wear fitted gowns and tops because of their flat stomach?
Get yours at: www.nicebodyshape.com
How to get a perfect tummy is available.it will not only heighten your confidence but also add to your beauty.
www.nicebodyshape.com
Health7 Reasons Why Alcohol Makes You Gain Fat by anneduke(op): 4:18am On Dec 10, 2011
Most people taking a weight loss programme sometimes find that their efforts have yielded little or no result. The reason is not far fetched.
Alcohol can never be water, so drinking alcohol in the name of water only spoils your programme. If you must drink alcohol, drink not more than 2 bottles in a week. Excess alcohol produces fat belly.

1. Alcohol increases cortisol
Cortisol is a bad hormone which helps you have a big tummy.

2. Alcohol increases your appetite
The more you eat the fatter you get

3. Alcohol slows down your 'fat-burning' metabolism
Your liver has to convert the alcohol you drink into acetate and then the acetate becomes your body's main source of energy so instead of burning off ugly fat for energy, acetate is now used. This means you do not burn any fat.

4. Alcohol is basically pure sugar
Alcohol is basically the refined juice of natural foods which makes it a drink of pure concentrated sugar that will makes you gain fat easily.

5. Alcohol make you to lose important 'weight loss' minerals
Alcohol causes you to lose minerals that are important for fat metabolism like zinc, magnesium, calcium and potassium.

6. Alcohol decreases your motivation
Alcohol is a depressant and it makes cases of depression even worse. So imagine what it will do to your renewed determination to lose weight.

7. Alcohol causes tiredness
Drinking too much alcohol leads to dehydration which causes and fatigue. Consequently, you will not be able to work out with enough intensity to lose weight fast.

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HealthRe: How Do You Know You Have Lost Weight? by anneduke(op): 3:53am On Dec 10, 2011
no , it is not possible
HealthRe: GEJ On Nigeria's Efforts To Reduce Deaths Of Mothers & Children by anneduke: 12:46am On Dec 09, 2011
i like it.
HealthWalk To Keep Fit by anneduke(op): 12:20am On Dec 09, 2011
If you hate running, try walking.


You know you want to begin a fitness program, but don't know where to start. It's easy! Walking is one of the easiest and most profitable forms of exercise. All you need is a good pair of shoes, comfortable clothing, and desire.

How to start: First of all, start out slow and easy. Just walk out the door. For most people this means head out the door, walk for 10 minutes, and walk back. That's it? Yes, that's it. Do this every day for a week. If this was easy for you, add five minutes to your walks for week 2 (total walking time 25 minutes). Keep adding 5 minutes until you are walking as long as desired
more at www.nicebodyshape.com
HealthFood Dairy by anneduke(op): 12:07am On Dec 09, 2011
To lose weight, it imperative we know the quantity of calories in our food and the right food to.
Every day you put something into your mouth, you add a certain amount of calories to your weight.
How do you watch your calorie intake so as to avoid an overweight situation? Simple, get a pocket size dairy and jot every single thing that you consume in a day, be it liquid or solid. This is what I call food dairy.

Let your food dairy be your little companion wherever you go. If you leave it home with the intension of coming back to update it, you are not be helping yourself as you may not scribble everything that went into your mouth that day. Do this for weeks until you are familiar with your intakes.
Food dairy helps keep tract of the amount of calories you take, your meal times, how many meals you take and to know if you are taking enough water.

www.nicebodyshape.com
HealthRe: Does Condom Protect You From AIDS? by anneduke: 1:03am On Dec 08, 2011
no , it does not. imagine AIDS written on the someone's forehead. would you like to sex such a person?no. that means you can exercise some degree of self control. why then is abstinence difficult? zip up and close your legs, AIDS no be moi-moi.
HealthHow Do You Know You Have Lost Weight? by anneduke(op): 12:40am On Dec 08, 2011
Many go on a weight loss programme only to pack up when they feel there’s no apparent physical change because they fail to notice the little fall in weight.
What tools then would you suggest to someone who plans to lose weight?
HealthMuscle Building: It Is A Thing For Women Or Men Only. by anneduke(op): 12:21am On Dec 08, 2011
when women become muscular, they do not look soft and woman-like any more.do you think they should be muscular?
Foreign AffairsRe: Obama Puts Same-sex Rights At The Centre Of US Foreign Policy by anneduke: 11:58pm On Dec 07, 2011
if all men marry all men and all women marry all women, then there would be no procreation.God made man to be with a woman, this is clear sodom and gomorrah. the time for destruction is near.
FamilyWhat Christmas Gifts Do You Like Best? by anneduke(op): 2:08pm On Dec 07, 2011
In seasons like this we share gifts. what gifts do like?
HealthThe Hormone- Progesterone In Women by anneduke(op): 1:09pm On Dec 05, 2011
every month, lots of women suffer from painful menstruation,and heavy flow.progesterone is a hormone made by the woman's ovaries when she ovulates and in a smaller quantity by the adrenal gland.progesterone level in the body decreases with age.
insufficent progesterone causes virginal dryness, hot flashes and other symptoms in menopausal women.it also causes miscarriage.
with all these, it is therefore important to increase the level of progesterone in the body and this can be done through certain foods and drugs.
foods like soya beans eggs, walnuts, chicken and wild yams are good sources.
HealthRe: What Are The Causes Of Early Gray Hair? by anneduke: 12:25pm On Dec 05, 2011
stress could cause it
HealthRe: Your cry have ended. Have A Male Child In 9months by anneduke: 3:21pm On Dec 01, 2011
are you GOD?
HealthRe: Things You Should Have When Losing Weight. by anneduke(op): 3:19pm On Dec 01, 2011
no they are not, how will you know how many kilos you've dropped if you religious stay glued to pills. you need a measuring scale.
what are the physical things for exercise?
CelebritiesRe: Tonto Dikeh Calls Linda Ikeji A Failed Model On Twitter by anneduke: 2:18am On Dec 01, 2011
tonto is childish

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