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Makeup and Beauty Trends for Spring and Summer 2011

Fashion weeks are held semi-annually in all major fashion capitals. From January to April, designers show their autumn/winter collections and from September to November spring/summer collections are showcased. Fashion weeks are held well in advance to allow a chance to press and buyers to preview fashion trends for upcoming season.

Various fashion trends have been set for upcoming Spring/Summer 2011 season. Top Italian designer houses like Giorgio Armani, Prada and Gucci have revealed their spring-summer masterpieces along with latest makeup and beauty trends. Upcoming spring/summer 2011 season offers top beauty trends …

Top 5 Winter Fashion Trends for 2010

If you are anything like me, your closet is likely filled with summer clothes. But, before you rush out to buy new items for winter, check out my Top Winter Fashion Trend picks for 2010.

1) Cashmere Sweater – Not only do Cashmere Sweaters exude luxury, they are also incredibly warm and cozy, making this a very practical trend. Look for neutral colors like gray, ivory and tan. Also, try pairing your new Cashmere Sweater with matching Cashmere Gloves and Skull Cap.

2) Camel Coat – Seen all over the 2010 Ready to …

Guide to Beauty Fact and Fiction

Once again we have revealed some beauty myths that we thought you may find interesting;

You can repair split ends with a good conditioner

No. Unfortunately there is no way to ‘repair’ split ends, the only way to rid yourself of them is to have a good trim. There are products on the market that may improve the appearance of split ends, but that’s all they can do.

You don’t need to protect your skin from UV on a cloudy day

The sun’s UV rays do make their way through clouds and can still …

Fashion Trends of the Decade – Trends From the Last Decade We’ll Remember and Ones We Want to Forget

You can tell a lot about a decade from its fashions. The 60s were defined by free love and hippy frocks. The 70s were all about the disco revolution. And the 80s gave us both preppy style and new wave neon. So what will the 00s, or the “noughties,” be known for? Foremost, we saw nods to eras past, with new twists on old looks. Fashion also developed a social conscience, with sustainable fabrics and manufacturing that reflected a greater awareness …

Can’t Decide What to Wear on a Date?

Have you spent hours deciding on what to wear on your date? Or you just put on what you found and never got a call back for a second date?

First date is all about making first impressions, looking presentable, smooth talking and if you are really lucky getting some action. Well first thing to consider is what kind of girl you are going out and then where are you going.

Depending on that you decide if you are going to go with a trendy casual look or slick formal attire.

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The Power of Face Serums and 5 Reasons Why You Should Use Them

Many people ask me why they should use face serums. They often think that it is a load of hype and a waste of money. I wish it were true. I wish that we could get everything we needed from our moisturiser but unfortunately it is not the case.

Serums are liquid treatments that are high in concentrated ingredients to treat particular skin problems. These include redness, wrinkles, discoloration, dehydration, sagging skin and blemish skin.

Here are 5 reasons why serums are important:

1. It’s light texture …

8 Great Summer Jewelry Fashion Trends

What’s hot in jewelry right now? Summer 2011 is all about big and bold statement pieces, bright colors like aqua blue turquoise to match the summer sky, and let’s not forget to thank the ever-cool Steven Tyler for bringing back feather earrings! Here, in no particular order, are the top 8 jewelry fashion trends for summer 2011.

Summer jewelry trend 1: Statement necklaces take center stage. The neckline is one of the most beautiful areas on a woman. Do it justice by wearing a graceful, draping statement necklace. Visualize a waterfall of colorful gems …

Men’s Fashion – 3 Things to Keep in Mind

We are possibly the only living beings on this earth who have the ability to dress up to the occasion and make ourselves not just a mere bundle of cells, nerves and tissues but also present us as artistic objects from which aesthetic pleasure can be obtained. When we realized that our skin itself can’t afford us all the protection from the harmful rays of the sun, mechanical injuries, shocks of an electrical nature, etc, he wove for himself clothes out of the fabric spun from natural fiber like cotton jute, …

Men’s “After Shave” – Don’t Just Spritz, Splash Or Spray

I am a member of the Health Club at my local Y, where I swim almost every day, and I have the opportunity to observe the shaving and “after shaving” habits, if you will, of a number of men on a regular basis.

In the locker room of the men’s Health Club, there are a number of amenities, such as disposable razors, hair dryers, cans of shaving foam, towels, of course, and flasks of a minty-blue substance that I see men routinely splash onto their face after shaving, and which …

Guide To Avoiding Dark Circles Around The Eye

Causes and cures

Dark circles may be caused by a number of things but there is a way to tackle them all. We have added a list of common causes and some suggestions on how to deal with them below:

Age Aging causes your skin to become thinner and unfortunately this unavoidable process can leave the veins beneath the eye more visible and lead to dark circles. The best way to improve the appearance of dark circles caused by aging is to use a light concealer. We recommend Yves Saint Laurent’s ‘Touche …