Wednesday, December 30, 2009

A Beauty Salon Will Help You Look Your Best!

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By: Mike Yeager (http://www.a1-beauty-4u.com/)


A beauty salon will help you look your very best with a price that will fit in almost any budget. A beauty salon will be able to make your hair, skin, toes, and fingernails look marvelous. In addition, most beauty salons offer their services for a fairly reasonable price. However, sometimes it may be difficult to choose what service you want. If that is the case, simply be on the lookout for any fashion style that you like. Look through magazines and cut out photos of styles and colors that you find pleasing. Take notes so that when you do go to a beauty salon, you will know exactly what you want. However, be aware that some beauty salons are better than others. To make sure that you are in high-quality beauty salon, check to see if it has clean beauty salon equipment and a clean work area. Also, be aware that in most states, beauty salons are required to publicly display their establishment license. If the salon or barbershop won’t show you an establishment license, you don’t know whether the shop’s health and safety procedures have been approved by the state.
Time saving Beauty Salon Tips
A beauty salon visit can be time consuming. To get the most from your visit and still have time left in your day, try these time-trimming tips. Before you leave your beauty salon, schedule your next appointment. Call ahead on your appointment day to see if your stylist is running on time. If not, you won’t have to waste time sitting at the beauty salon when you could be home. If you want to be quickly in and out for your beauty salon appointment, try to schedule the first appointment for the day.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Daily Fashiontas Recommended Five Trendsetting Handbags Under $50

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A simple fact of life: a true fashionistas can never have enough handbags.

As the New Year approaches, I find myself thinking about the new handbag that I will start off with this year. If you're like me, I know you're going to make some New Years Resolutions involving the gym and finding more ways to save money, so I've created a list of my Five Most Ravishing Handbags that will start your New Years off right without ruining your resolutions!

I invite you to take a break and spend it browsing these drop-dead gorgeous handbags all under $50! (Come on, at this price they practically pay for themselves!)

Hey, who said fashionistas had to break the bank for dazzling handbags anyways?

1. Jessica McClintock Rose Flap Clutch in Red:  I love this attention-getting clutch by Jessica McClintock.  It's the perfect accessory to add and daring vibe to that little black dress of yours.  Whether for a night out on the town, the company party, or just a trip to the mall, this clutch is head-turning! Jessica McClintock J9032101 Center Rose Flap Clutc 












2. Make your statement with the Fortune Cookie Wristlet/Snake. This wristlet is stylish with just the right touch of uniqueness! It's shape is bold, the perfect way to transform any look!

Fortune Cookie Wristlet/Snake

3. It's all about the details, especially with our third trendsetting handbag the Flap Over Clutch by Urban Expressions. This handbag takes the clutch from simple elegance to sizzling fashionistas must have!
Flap Over Clutch

4. I am a firm believer in the fact that every fashionista needs a Satchel.  Rebecca by Madison has it all, simple elegance, fashion flair, and a dash of killer colors.
Rebecca

5. Looking for a glamorous bag for a night out with your girls? The Horn Circles by Global Elements offers a new look to the traditional black shoulder bag. This can compliment almost any outfit and it is one of the season's most wearable trends!

Horn Circles on Silk w/ Horn Shoulder Strap

Until next time,

Accentuate Your Looks With The Right Purse

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By: Ernie Sanders

We're positive that no matter how you see yourself -- trendy, corporate or casual -- your ultimate goal is to look "together" - to look beautiful and elegant in your poise and style of clothing and accessories. You spend hours looking for the right outfit and analyze it many times over to make sure it perfects and gives you that eye catching look. But do you give that same time and scrutiny to your accessories like your purse and handbag before throwing it over your shoulder and leaving the house?
You probably didn't know that a purse can flatten your curves almost as much as the right pair of pants or shirt. Now that we have your attention read on to determine your shape and what type purse you should carry.
Try to choose a purse shape that is the opposite of your body type. While the shape should oppose your body type for maximum flattery, the size of the bag should be in proportion to your figure. If you are tall and thin, look for the large sloppy bags that lay against you to compliment your figure. If you're short and voluptuous, play off opposites by choosing a handbag that is tall and rectangular or long and sleek.

Most women look great with a bag that hits mid-torso because it flatters the waist.
Take a look at the five basic body shapes and find the best purse for your shape:
Narrow Top/Full Bottom
If you have full hips or tummy and small top, draw the eye up with accessories. You should carry a bag with short straps that fits snug under your arm. Daily Fashionistas Recommendation:
Union Bucket Bag
:

Union Bucket Bag

Full Top/Narrow Bottom
If the fullness you carry on top is unwanted (some do pay for it, you know) turn the area into a "no man's land". Nothing should cause the eye to linger so draw the eye downwards by carrying long slouching bags. Daily Fashionistas love the
Nicole Hobo
! Isn't the color gorgeous?

Nicole Hobo


Hour Glass
If you got it girl, flaunt it! This shape best describes a woman who is balanced on top and bottom with a defined waist and is considered the ideal body shape. You can carry off anything—lucky lady!! One of the Daily Fashionistas favorites this season is the
Brady Large Satchel
by GUESS:

Brady Large Satchel

Narrow/Top to Bottom
If you are naturally thin, you have always faced the challenges that come with dressing this body shape. If you are unnaturally thin -- by choice -- you probably, prefer to show it off. The key is to add dimension to your profile. Don’t choose a bag that will hug the body too much. Think unstructured, bulky type purses. Try anything with horizontal detail in the patterns. Daily Fashionistas Recommend
DONNA Over-sized Bag in Wanaque Paisley
:

DONNA Over-sized Bag - Wanaque Paisley


Wide From Top to Bottom
In general, the rounder your figure, the more structured your purse should be. For this body type, shape and color is important. Colors should be muted, monochromatic is best and prints should be kept to a minimum. Draw the eye to the top or center of the torso with a mid-length strap. Daily Fashionistas know you will love the
Traveler Satchel
by Earth Axxessories:

Traveler Satchel


Now you know the right purse for you! Always remember to try on the bag—just like you would clothing and shoes. Remember that where the purse touches your body, that part of your body is accentuated. For example, if the purse is under your arm against your breast, the eye is drawn up to the bag.

So take the time to look for the right purse for you—it’s not always the same purse that your best friend carries. A purse should not only carry your personal belongings, it should add to your style and looks.


About the author

Ernie and Mary Helen Sanders are current retailers of purses for the last 3 years. They spend numerous hours researching trends and styles for women. Visit their site for more information on what purses to buy and wear at http://www.igotyourbag.com/ You can find more information such as this at http://www.igotyourbag.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=13 to help you decide what type of purse truly matches your body and style.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Beauty, Gratitude and the Open Heart

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By: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.
"…beauty on your earth is a shadow of the beauty of our heaven, and it’s a bitter thing to have a blindness for beauty on earth, for it makes a longer teaching to see the beauties of heaven." Spoken by an Irish spirit in the book The Boy who Saw True (anonymous author).
I have been counseling individuals, couples, families and business partners for the last 35 years, and am the author of eight published books. Since my work is spiritually based, I have developed many ways of helping people open their hearts to love. Opening to beauty is one of those way.
I have always appreciated beauty. Since I’ve been a small child, I’ve collect beautiful things - shells, rocks, wood, as well as works of art, and there are always lots of plants around. There is nowhere in my environment where there is not something beautiful to look at, both inside and outside in nature. When I walk through my home and the land around it, my heart fills with awe and love as I appreciate the beauty around me. I’ve done this so automatically throughout my life that it never occurred to me that many people do not open to beauty nor create beauty around them.
In working with some of my clients struggling to keep their heart open, I’ve mentioned focusing on an object of beauty, and have been surprised to find that many of them have no beauty around them - no plants, flowers, works of art or objects of nature. When they look around they see walls, appliances, computers and other buildings. Their left brain functions just fine in this environment, but what about the right - the creative, intuitive, spiritually-connected aspect?
I want to encourage everyone who reads this to consider feeding your soul with beauty. There is nothing like awe and gratitude for something beautiful to open the heart to gratitude in general. If you can love the intricate design in the bark of a tree, or the vibrancy of a flower, or the balance of a beautifully thrown piece of pottery - that might lead you into loving and appreciating the beauty of you and your own soul. It might open you to feeling gratitude for your life and the sacred privilege of experiencing your journey on this planet.

How much of your thinking time is spent being upset or unhappy about something? What if all that time was spent in gratitude for what you have and for the beauty around you? What if you were present enough in this moment to revel in the fact that you can turn on a faucet and have hot water come out? That you have food to eat and a bed to sleep on? If you are reading this, it is likely that you have a computer, which means you have more than most of the people on this planet.
Try this little experiment: find something of beauty - it can be as simple as a leaf, a flower, a photograph, a small work of art or the top of a tree out your window. Now let yourself completely open to the thing of beauty. Let yourself feel the beauty in your body - in your heart, your solar plexus, in your stomach, arms and legs, in your forehead. Let the beauty enliven your body and fill it with vitality. Breathe in the beauty and feel your body’s reaction to it. Open to gratitude, thanking God for this experience of beauty.
Notice the peace and joy it gives you to be in this moment with this simple object of beauty. What would life be like if you spent more moments like this, in the present with beauty and with all you have? How much of your waking time is spent in this way?
Beauty and gratitude are soul foods. When you choose to open to them, you extend an invitation to love, peace and joy. This raises your frequency and opens the door to your spiritual Guidance. Your Guidance is always here for you, helping you on your soul’s journey. Opening to beauty and gratitude, with a deep intent to learn about what is loving to you and others, will open you to your spiritual Guidance.

About the Author:
Margaret Paul, Ph.D. is the best-selling author and co-author of eight books, including "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By You?", "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By My Kids?", "Healing Your Aloneness","Inner Bonding", and "Do I Have To Give Up Me To Be Loved By God?" Visit her web site for a FREE Inner Bonding course: http://www.innerbonding.com or margaret@innerbonding.com.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Earrings: The Ultimate Fashion Statement

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By: Sher Matsen

Earrings are an important part of every woman’s wardrobe, whether we are headed for a day at the beach, to the office, or to a wedding. Your earrings give a subtle hint about your personality.
You can change the entire look and feel of your wardrobe by adding the right earrings. You can bring out your softer feminine side, the sexy goddess, or present simple charm, sophistication, or elegance. For both men and women, today earrings are a definite fashion statement.

Earrings have been a part of human culture since 3000 BC. In past times, earrings actually established your position in society, because only royalty and very wealthy were able to afford expensive jewelry. Fine jewelry was worn by only the wealthy. The rest of the population also wore earrings to decorate their body, but they were replicas of high society jewelry.
There are many styles of earrings. There are quite literally thousands of choices. There is an earring style for every personality. Fine jewelry remains popular with precious stones such as sapphire and emeralds. Semi precious stones are also very popular. But even more popular are the costume jewelry earrings. These are affordable, look great, and are great for staying trendy and in style.

From dangles, to chandeliers, to droplets, to hoops, to studs. The choices and styles are never ending. If you don’t have pierced ears, no worries! These days there is a terrific selection or clip on earrings available. You can be dazzling, subtle, glamorous, sexy. You can be highly refined, professional, high classed, or fun and funky, and trendy!
You can never have enough earrings. Your earrings can add the finishing touches your outfit. Change your earrings and you can change the entire appearance of your look. Think about that little black dress you own. Add a pair of sapphire studs and you’ll be highly refined. Add a pair of large chandelier rhinestones and you’ll be Hollywood glamour. Add a pair of wood dangles, and a pair of flip flops and you’ll look fun and funky. Add a pair of red button earrings with a red bead necklace and you’ll be “so sexy.”

It’s amazing what a pair of earrings can do to your look! So keep a good selection of earrings on hand to meet all your fashion needs. Earrings are the most important wardrobe accessory you can own. You’ll get great value from your earrings. Choose earrings that meet your life style, your personality, and your tastes. There is no point in buying a pair of trendy earrings that you’ll never wear because they don’t feel like “you.”

Earrings also make a great gift as they can be very personalized. Choose a style to meet their personality. From gemstones to beads, you can spend a little or you can spend a lot. The gift recipient will be thrilled that you were so thoughtful as to buy such a personal gift.
Use your earrings to make a lasting impression, from the board room to the beach. Be sure people remember who you are. It’s important to always Make Your Fashion Statement!


About the author:
© Copyright Sher Matsen, All Rights Reserved.
About the author:
Sher has been serving customers for over 20 years, providing affordable estate jewelry, and a wealth of information on jewelry, fashion, designers, and beauty with on staff industry professionals. Please visit us at Estate Jewelry International.


Daily Fashionistas Recommendations by:
Calico Juno Gypsy Earrings

Calico Juno Gypsy Earrings
Calico Juno Gypsy Earrings are gorgeous. The chandelier style earrings with carnelian and turquoise stones measures 2 1/4 inches long. Choice of 14k gold fill or sterling silver.Metal: 14k gold fill or sterling silverStone: Carnelian, turquoiseMeasurement: 2 1/4 inches long







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Marcia Moran Crochet Teardrop Earrings

Marcia Moran Crochet Teardrop Earrings
Marcia Moran Crochet Teardrop Earrings are sexy and chic. Gold plated earrings hang 2" long.









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ABS Pearl Cluster Drop Earrings

ABS Pearl Cluster Drop Earrings
ABS pearl cluster drop earrings are gorgeous additions to your fashion jewelry collection. Lustrous round pearls hang from these magnificent earrings. A strand of crystals set in imitation rhodium, as well as faceted crystal circles, hang amongst the pearls to give the earrings spectacular shimmer. Shepherd's hooks for pierced ears.Metal: Imitation rhodiumStone: CrystalOther material: Pearl








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Ben-Amun Filigree Chandelier Earrings

Ben-Amun Filigree Chandelier Earrings
Ben-Amun filigree chandelier earrings are gorgeous. Three gold plated filigree pendants dangle from the bottom of a similar gold plated filigree pendant to form each chandelier-style earring. The bottoms of the pieces are adorned with gold plated filigreed spheres for an even more interesting look. Measuring 3 1/4 inches long, this pair is a must-have in your fashion jewelry collection.Metal: Gold platedMeasurement: 3 1/4 inches long






Choosing Tanning Products Wisely

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Over the winter, women tend to flock to tanning beds, use sunless tanners, and get-a-way from it all to a sunny beach just to escape the cold winter weather -- if even for a few minutes! I wanted to share this valuable article about tanning (indoor and outdoor) with you as you get out of the cold! Enjoy!

By: Jerry Blackburn
Why is it that people look so good and healthy with a little colour, yet tanning can be so harmful to your skin? Recent studies and the news report that there are more cases than ever of melanoma and we all know that extensive exposure to the sun will cause your skin to age more quickly.

There are solutions to the problem of harmful UV sunlight that allow you to have all of the aesthetic benefits of a rich tan without the harmful side effects. The answer is in the types of tanning products you use to care for your skin while in the sun and after.

Pre-Tanning Preparation
It is always good to keep your skin moisturized. Cold weather and dry air can dry it out as well as salt water and chlorine. Always protect your skin with moisturizers day and night. They are most effective if applied immediately following a shower because the skin is moist and freshly exfoliated from washing.

Before going out in the sun, even in the winter, it is important to protect skin with a moisturizer that has a SPF protection factor of 15 or more. This rating is how many times more protected skin is than if it had nothing on it. It is so important to protect the face because it is more susceptible to sunburn. Daily Fashionistas recommend
Dr. Michelle Copeland Daily Moisturizer with SPF 20
and
NeoStrata Lip Conditioner SPF 15
.

If you're in a hurry, I love these
Shady Day Daily Sun Protection Wipes (SPF 30)
!

Tanning Beds
Tanning beds are only slightly less harmful to the skin that the actual sun. However, there are tanning bed lotions meant especially for tanning beds that give a deeper tone to the skin and protect it at the same time. Artificial tanning bed light bulbs are extremely strong, and that is why you can tan in just a few minutes per session. This also prepares the skin to deepen in colour each time you go to the beach.

Many salons have tanning booths where you stand or beds where you lie down and get all areas of the body tan at once. This is a good place to go if you are planning to go on vacation to a warm weather climate in the middle of winter. You can enjoy all of your holiday without having to worry about sunburn, because you can condition your skin to the sun before you leave home.

Lotions, Creams and other Tanning Products
It can be confusing knowing what type of lotion to use to best protect your skin and still give you great colour. There are spray on lotions, facial tanner products, a lotions with all kinds of number on them! Much of what you should use depends on your skin type.

If you are fair skinned then you need to choose a tanning product that protects the most. An SPF rating of at least 15, but 30 would be better. Those with darker, olive skin tones can use a lotion with an SPF of 8 and be adequately protected, provided they reapply the lotion frequently if there are going to be in the sun for long periods of time. There are also sunless tanning products that offer no protection from UV rays, but will change the skin colour without the sun.

Fair Skinned:
TRUE Cosmetics Essential (SPF 30 Gel)
.

Darker Skinned:
Sothys Soins de Soleil Cellu-Guard Iridescent Tanning Gel Low Protection (SPF 8)
.

Sunless Tanner:
Too Faced Tanning Bed In A Tube
.

About the author:
Jerry Blackburn released a lot of articles for the news section of http://www.tanning-lotions-tips.com. Amongst his works Jerry is working on topics like tanning products http://www.tanning-lotions-tips.com/sunless-tanning-products.htmland provides information on sunless tanning.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Daily Fashionistas Recommended Winter Reading List

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One of my favorite things to do on a blistery cold winter day is curling up on the couch with a good book. I’ve created a sizzling and inspiring list of the Daily Fashionistas Recommended Reading.

If you’re like me, I know you hate to brave the cold and snowy roads, so stay inside and stay warm. What do you have to lose?

I invite you to take this cold winter day and spend it reading these true fashionista inspired books.

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