Trends in Plus-Size Women's Fashion

It isn't always easy knowing what to wear when you are a woman who actually has some curves. You certainly can't peruse the advertisements in Vogue or Elle magazines, where the only curves the female models show are of clavicle bones piercing through their thin, malnourished skin.

There are, however, lots of alternatives for larger women who are looking to dress in comfort and style.

This fall, try wrap-around sweaters, tops, and dresses. Wrap-arounds allow you to hide any "sensitive spots", and also gives your body some room when you move around.

Speaking of sweaters, try to avoid the bulky, thick-knit sweaters. These always seem at first that they will be flattering on the full-figured frame, but they often have the opposite effect you are looking for.

The experts on plus-size women's fashion will tell you to accessorize big. Big necklaces are in for women of all body styles but look especially flattering on those who are larger in the chest region.

Luckily, large purses and sunglasses have been the craze for the past year or two. These are practically a blessing for the larger women in the world, who just look better with big sunglasses and full-size handbags.

Women's Fashion In Italy Coming To U.S.

For those of us fascinated with women's fashion in Italy, but find it sometimes difficult to get our hands on it here in the U.S., a new beacon of hope has arisen. Roberto Botticelli is opening his first store in North America, in the Phoenix area Biltmore Fashion Park.

The store is to open November 1, offering one-of-a-kind handmade and high quality handbags, shoes and other accessories for women and men. Botticelli is known worldwide for creating exotic high-fashion shoes. They often use animal skins not normally found on American shoes, such as python or crocodile.

The shoes are not cheap, as can be expected from Italian fashion designer. They will cost you anywhere from four hundred to five thousand dollars a pair.

One unique addition to the Phoenix store will be a new line of golf fashion not available in any of the other Botticelli boutiques. This is especially appropriate and should be quite successful in the "City of The Sun," where golf and expensive golf accessories are highly sought after.

Staying Updated On The Latest in Women's Fashion Trends

Keeping up with the latest women's fashion trends is fun and exciting, and necessary for women who want to look chic year round. An exciting new magazine is being put on the stands November 15th named New York Look. This magazine is definitely going to serve as a shining beacon of fashion light for women around the country who are looking for new trends in women's fashion.

The magazine is being produced by the business and fashion-savvy folk at New York magazine, which highlights all the aspects of New York life, including restaurants, real estate, the arts, and much more.

New York Look is going to appear twice a year, in April and November. This way, the magazine issues will cover the highlights of New York's spring and fall fashion shows. It will cost about six bucks to buy on the stands, but for those of us who don't live in New York, we can access the new magazine online.

1920s Women's Fashion Influencing Modern Style

The newest looks for fall this year are actually not new at all: they are recycled and improved designs from the 1920's.

1920s women's fashion took on a more masculine look. Trousers were loose and high-waisted, and hair was cut short and slick. Covering short hair, cloche hats were worn which emphasized the short cut.

The high-waisted, loose legged pants are definitely back in fashion this fall. Not only are they comfortable, but they flatter the feminine shape, covering and supporting what might be a sensitive mid-section area.

Longer skirts and coats were also the fashion for women of the 1920s. These knee and calf length pieces included lower waistbands and oversized belts that hung low on the hips.

We will see these previous trends this fall as trench coats are coming back into style, with large buttons and oversized matching belts. Pencil skirts are still classic for the work place, again taking their roots in previous fashion trends.

What's most exciting is the looser, more elegant look of the 1920s women's fashion that is reappearing in modern fashion trends. Tight and "cute" threads are on the way out this fall, being replaced by classier and more elegant styles.

Guidelines for Women's Business Fashion

Dressing yourself for work doesn't require abandoning your individual style. Women's business fashion can give you a clean, professional appearance; dressing incorrectly can definitely harm your career.

When you get dressed in the morning, you should be trying to project a polished and professional image, no matter what your rank in the company currently is. This doesn't mean you have to dress expensively; just cleanly.

Your fashion decisions will tell a lot about your capability to do a good job. You should be more concerned about making a long-lasting good impression than looking trendy or sexy.

Some general rules to looking professional and prepared for the office:

1. Color is very important. Combing dark pieces, like pantsuits, with a softer color like lavender creates a professional, yet feminine look. Do not wear anything too bright or flashy.

Women's Disco Fashion is One of a Kind

I think women's disco fashion is awesome and hilarious and pretty much all around great. it is so unique; when you see these fashion styles around or in pictures, you can pretty much identify it immediately.

I'm not saying I am dieing to get out there wearing bellbottoms and polyester. I am saying that it's awesome that this era of fashion is so unique. It has it's own signature looks.

Take mini-dresses with loud patterns, for example. They sort of came back into style recently, although they were not worn with the big platform shoes that used to be the style.

A Tip For Tall Women's Dress Fashions

There are a lot of great things about being tall, but sometimes finding the right dress for a tall frame can be a very challenging and frustrating experience. The world of tall women's dress fashions is sometimes fairly limited.

So what kind of dress looks best on a tall woman? It depends first and foremost on how much you like your legs; a shorter skirt looks great when you have long, tones legs to show off. But if your legs are less than show-worthy, you might want to reconsider that mini for a while.

I think the most flattering skirt length is around the knee region. My personal favorite is the pencil skirt, worn often by Angelina Jolie, that flatters your height without making you look like you have big huge spider legs.

No Golden Globes Would Mean No Women's Fashion Show

We all know about the writer's strike that has been plaguing Hollywood the past few months; it has caused serious panic in the industry. Many shows are being closed down, re-runs are playing constantly... even the late night talk shows have gone into hibernation once they lost their writers.

The latest fear is that since the Golden Globes award show was cancelled as a result of the strike, that the Oscars is going to be cancelled as well. This would certainly be a historic event, and one must recognize the power these writers have over what goes down in Tinsel Town.

What we might not have realized is how worried some fashion designers are going to be if the Oscars do not air. These red carpet events serve as an enormous women's fashion show. As the celebrities wear the designers' most impressive gowns, they are basically advertising for the designer at no cost.

New TASER a Part of Women's Fashion Trends

In the world of women's fashion trends, women are now able defend themselves with devices that actually look pretty cute. TASER company is announcing today a new design in the typical taser: this one has leopard print.

Animal prints are high in fashion once again, and Taser company is thoughtful enough to listen to their consumers who have complained in the past about their personal protection devices being plain and ugly.

To encourage women to want to wear these items more often, Taser is offering the leopard print design, as well as a holster that can also serve as an MP3 player. To be safe and look good at the same time is a great achievement.

Ideas For Retro Women's Fashion

Vintage clothing has been a hot trend for a while now and one of the coolest things about it is that there are plenty of possibilities. Whether you want to look overdressed, scandalous or just plain different you can easily come up with many different ensembles.

I found a good website that not only has ideas for retro women's fashion but it also sells a lot of different items. This website is located at www.retrojane.com and it has everything from dresses to sleepwear. However, if you want to save money on retro clothing then a great place to look is at a thrift store. Most thrift stores are filled to the brim with hand-me-down's and old clothes that are truly authentic. Sometimes it makes a lot more sense to buy something old than to pay extremely high prices for replicated clothes with nice brand names.

Latin Women's Fashion Influenced By Reggaeton?

I have seen it in clubs, bars, and on college campuses. Many young Latin women who are involved in the Reggaeton music scene are naturally starting to dress accordingly. The not-so-odd thing about this is that we see this happen to all men and women, no matter what their favorite genre of music is. I recently read an interesting article at L.A.T.I.N.A. Inc. about some of the latest trends that are becoming noticeable in Latin women's fashion.

Some of the trends that were mentioned in the article include things like bright jersey dresses, low rise jeans, baby t-shirts with foil and glitter designs, long sleeve hooded sweatshirts, airbrush t-shirts and tight-fit t-shirts with suggestive words on them. None of these are actually NEW fashion trends but apparently some of them are becoming more popular as a result of Reggaeton music.

I am curious to know what everyone thinks about this. Feel free to express your thoughts about these styles of clothing, as well as other trends in Latin women's fashion that are prevalent right now.

New Hot Women's Fashion Apparel Trend

Do you ladies know about the lantern sleeve? If so, then you have probably seen it recently being worn by various runway models. This sleeve, which is not necessarily a groundbreaking idea, is basically a loose, open sleeve that is attached to the regular sleeve of a drop-shouldered piece of clothing. Some women wear tops with lantern sleeves to be stylish, while others wear them to hide their out-of-shape arms. Whichever reason you choose for wearing this style, it will most likely look great on you.

Bebe and Saks Fifth Avenue both sell garments with lantern sleeves, but these are not the only manufacturers that do so. Almost every store that sells women's fashion apparel is carrying lantern sleeve garments at the moment, including Walmart. If you want a good example of what this piece of clothing looks like, I suggest that you check out the recent Ella Moss photo that has been floating around on the Internet.

Check Out The New Women's Fashion Catalog From Spiegel

Now this is an impressive lineup! The new women's fashion catalog from Spiegel has plenty of additions that a lot of people are excited about. I can tell you about all of the newest threads and fabrics that have recently come out but I think that you will be better off looking at the catalog yourself. Be sure to visit www.spiegel.com and click on the link titled "fashion" at the top of the home page.

Spiegel is a clothing company that has been around for over a century, which is something that I always admire. Longevity says a lot about the heart and soul that a company puts into their products and this is pretty evident with Spiegel. Their clothing items may or may not be in your price range, but sometimes I think that it is worth spending the extra few bucks to feel good about yourself! Also, don't forget that they also have an amazing lineup of shoes, swimwear and accessories so be sure to spend a little bit of time browsing around their excellent website.

What Are Your Favorite Women's Fashion Magazines?

Depending on what styles of clothing you are partial to, you probably read various women's fashion magazines in your free time. Not only are these great resources for learning about new clothing from prominent companies but it also helps you develop your style. For women who are mothers-to-be, I suggest that you check out an online magazine called "Maternity and Style." For those of you who are models or wish to dress like models, then I suggest that you visit models.com to see what products are currently on the cutting edge. Of course, you all know about the popular publications like Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Glamour and Allure, which are certainly some of the best magazines out there.

Yahoo.com has a directory of clothing and style magazines that can help you discover some of the lesser-known publications that are available today. Some of the links in this directory will take you to magazines that are strictly online versions, while others will take you to some of the official websites for printed versions. To see this directory, visit dir.yahoo.com and search for "women's fashion magazines."

these are some fashions of INDIA

Red Coney Top: Blood red katan silk shirt having heavy embroidery all over. Embellished stand collar neckline. V front. Embellished cap sleeves. Fully lined. Concealed back zip closure. Bottom: Charmeuse silk normal shalwar having .

Aqua Mist Cisco Top: Aqua mist Rawsilk silk shirt having high neck with scoop V-slit neckline. Finished piping on edges. Concealed back zip closure. Bottom: Honey dew Rawsilk silk normal shalwar. Dupatta/Veil: Honey dew chiffon dupatta

Black Iskender Top: Black crepe silk spaghetti strap shirt has been fully embellished with zardosi work with even heavier look on neckline and hem. Gota edgings. Round neckline. Fully lined. Concealed zip closure at back. Bottom: Black crepe

Multi Striscia Top: Pink, sky-blue and orange crepe silk shirt having diagonal tie n dye effects. Embellishments in loads of square motif made on the neckline and cuffs. Bell sleeves. V-neckline has plain base at chest. Edgings have been sequined.

Oyster Crimp Top: Oyster chiffon shirt having embellishments on sleeves and hemline. Sweetheart neck. V Front. Spray work all over. Concealed back zip closure. Fully lined. Finished with piping on edges. Bottom: White crepe silk

Pale Pink Crimp Top: Pale pink chiffon shirt having beaded flower detailing on shoulder. Beaded wavy lines on front. Round neckline. Concealed back zip closure. Fully lined. Finished with piping on edges. Bottom: White crepe silk normal

Footwear Tips for Women

Women should wear backless footwear as this accentuate the length of legs as well as their thinness. You should as well wear open-toed footwear as this gives thighs and calves a slimmer appearance. Avoid ankle strapped footwear as it makes legs appear shorter. Pointy footwear helps make legs appear longer thus are recommended. To avoid foot problems, never buy ill-fitting footwear. The feet are not identical so you should try on both shoes. Athletic shoes are appropriate for exercise in women.

Choosing your Lipstick Color

For your photo shoot, make sure your lipstick is a solid color and about one shade darker than you would normally wear. This will help in making your lips stand out and allow you to portray that sexy look. Tip! Lip gloss is always easy to apply when compared to lipstick. If you have ever tried to apply lipstick when you don’t have a mirror, you know just what I mean. Also, when selecting your lipstick color, it's important to remember the relationship of lipstick to skin tone. The shade you choose should have the same color saturation as your skin. If your skin tone is deep, you can wear a deep shade of lipstick and look great. For example, an African American beauty model can wear deep red lipstick colors, like crimson, because it compliments her skin tone. Cherry or fire engine red may not be flattering, with too much contrast. If you skin is medium tone, you would look great in all shades of red. If your skin tone is pale, beige tones and pinks are for you.

Lip Liner for Your Lips

Whether you would like your lips to be full or thin, you can create your lip's shape by using lip liner. First, you should always match your liner to the color of your lipstick. When applying your lipliner, always start at the center of your upper lip and go to the extreme outer corner. If you have really thin lips, you can make them look larger by slightly overlining, and never use lipstick that is a dark color, because this will make your lips look thinner.

The Color of Lipstick

Let's face it! In the world of makeup for the camera the lips and eyes have it. No matter if you are planning to compete in a beauty pageant of if you've been chosen to appear on the American Idol tour, you want to look your absolute best!! Today you will learn more about the effects of lipstick colors and this article includes necessary hints and lip coloring tricks that may cause you to rethink what you knew about lipstick. All I ask is that you study this cosmetic material with an open mind and experiment with some of these new and exciting cosmetic tips. Tip! Lips and Eyes: When working with a female photographer you will want to concentrate on makeup that enhances your eyes and your lips. Get these right and the rest will fall into place. Be sure your eye makeup and your lipstick colors are right for your skin tone. Big, beautiful lips make every woman happy. With their tempting allure, and rich, sexy colors, the lips in magazines seem to get all the attention. If you have a modeling career you can liven up your style, and add a splash of color by choosing the proper lipstick color. When you are doing your model shoot, the shape and color of your lips are very important in making your photos beautiful. Always take several different colors of lipstick with you so you can change your color to go with your different outfits.

The Seasons of the Year and Lipstick Colors

While red is an all-American classic,lighter colors like frosting-pink or "clear" lipstick colors are also options. Women often change their shade of lipstick color with the seasons. During spring months, light pinks tend to be favorite picks. As the weather turns more summery, so does a woman's lipstick color. It is a lipstick free-for-all! Colors are more exaggerated, intense, and fruity. Shiny, glossed lips are also fashionable, but never wear glossy lipstick to a photo shoot because it will appear as if you are not wearing any gloss at all. Pinks are more rosy, reds are brighter, and hardly anyone wears a "clear" lipstick color. With the fall season, tones become more subdued and matte, and "clear" once again gains popularity. Deep reds that match the autumn environment are seen everywhere. Neutral reds and brownish shades can compliment toned-down outfits. As winter approaches, the "clear" tones become the color of the seasons. Reds, as in fall, are once again in style.

Lipstick Colors to Fit You

With skin tone and lipstick color factors in mind, along with knowledge of seasonal colors under your belt, you are almost informed enough to choose your own personal lipstick color! Just one little secret remains, which many women don't take into consideration. Tip! When putting on your makeup, just the right amount of lip gloss will help you to look sexy and confident. Get your beauty consultant to help if possible. What effect does your lip color have on blemishes or yellowed teeth? Well, one benefit of red lipstick is that it makes your coffee or cigarette stained teeth look whiter than pink lipstick shades. On the other hand, blemishes and pimples may combine with any shade of red to highlight these imperfections. Using these tips and the dozens of shades of available lip colors, you can have those big and beautiful lips worthy of the magazine shots. If there's a "tester" at your store, put a dab on the front of your hand. Lipstick shades may change when applied to your skin. Tip! If you don't feel that you can apply your lipstick alone, a good makeup artist will be a big help. He or she can see you in ways you never dreamed of so don't underestimate the power of the MUA !!

Shoe Fitting Pointers

1. When trying on shoes, make sure you're wearing the appropriate sock. For instance, if you're trying on boots that you'd wear with heavy socks, don't try them on with thin nylons. 2. The best time to try on shoes is usually at the end of the day, when your feet are most swollen. However, don't abuse this rule of thumb: if you've just completed a sightseeing tour which required 10 miles of walking, and that's not your typical exercise routine, then by all means don't try on office heels that night! The point of waiting until the end of the day is to make sure that the footwear can fit you at your widest-- kind of a "worst case scenario" check. 3. The first shoe you try on should be for your larger foot. For most people, their larger foot is the opposite from the hand they write with. For example, if you're right handed, your left foot might be bigger. Always fit the pair of shoes to this foot. Even though there are about 20 separate parts to an average shoe, the fact remains that they are mass-produced. It's up to you to customize the fit-- a small heel pad, for instance, works wonders. 4. Stand up with your shoes on. Walk around a bit. You should be able to wiggle your toes in the front of the shoe. For most footwear, your toes will be able to touch the top of the shoe, but there should be 3/8" to 1/2" of space between your longest toe and the end of the shoe. 5. Don't buy shoes that are too tight. If you're at the point where you're praying they will stretch to be comfortable, they probably won't. It's true that soft leather and suede give slightly, molding to your foot, but they will not dramatically increase in width or length. There's a difference between a "snug", comfortable fit and a "tight", uncomfortable fit. A few laps around a carpet should help you decide how you feel.

Basic Fashion Elements of shoe

When it comes to liking how a shoe looks, beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. However, "fashion" can be parceled into 5 separate categories, as described by Footwear Guru William A. Rossi. How do the shoes you most like fit into these parts? * Shape. The shape of the shoe is governed by the shape of the last. Other important factors include everything from the heel height to the toe shape to the length of the vamp. * Design. Although the last may be the same, the design of the shoe determines whether it's a sandal or a lace-up. The design element is where the creative talent is most shown. * Materials. This category includes texture, weight, surface grain, and finish. * Color. There are over 17,000 individually listed colors. The reflective tone and use of contrasting colors have effect on the overall color of the shoe. * Ornamentation and Treatment. Ornamentation includes buckls, buttons, straps, bows, and tassels: the "little touches" that add to a shoe's general character.

BELT Tips

Belts can transform a your outfit into a flattering ensemble. The accent of a belt sometimes acts as a focal point of an outfit. Belt can carry you through the four seasons. Tips * Wear belts, both wide and narrow, only if your figure allows. * Decorative buckles are good (glitz or detail to belts) only if you have a small waist * If you're short-waisted, large belts will make you look ever shorter. * Match your belt color to your top it you're short-waisted. * Match your belt color to your bottom if you're long-waisted. Note: Shirt over belt can hide a thick or short waist. It creates a good silhouette of your body and can make an outfit flow in your waist.

Here are some tips to help with your caz look.

* Buy your casual clothing the same way you would buy career clothes -- think about building wardrobes. For example, choose cohesive pieces built around basic styles and three colors for the best mix-and-match wardrobe (khaki, denim, red; black, khaki, white;etc.) * Find great casual shoes because nothing kills a chic sporty look like a pair of white running shoes. Retro sneaks in colorful suedes, boots, sandals, etc. are great with most casual wear. * Use casual accessories and handbags -- don't try to mix a gold and diamond watch with a sweatshirt unless you're a rapper. Choose sporty watches and bags to keep from mixing styles. * Keep your casual clothes in tip-top shape -- ironed, cleaned, mended. * Avoid casual cliches like baggy sweats and leggings. The former is for lounging around the house only and the latter will make you look like you're stuck in the '80s. Instead, opt for great track suits with a more fitted look in fun colors (pink, blue, red)and rich fabrics like velour or terry. * Don't get ridiculous about style. If you're working in the garden or cleaning the house, you can wear whatever works for you. As a matter of fact, keep some grungy clothes just for those down-and-dirty tasks. Unless you live next door to Mr. Blackwell, no one's going to hold it against you.

Ladies jeans- some tips

Ladies jeans come in different styles and tastes. There are some basic styles for you to choose depending on your body shapes and curves and how you want to look. Super tight jeans If you have the curves, go for it! Those with slender legs should try it. It makes you look slim and sexy. Cuffed jeans Cuffed jeans give you a relaxed and casual look. Suitable for the beach. Avoid them if you have short legs. Low-rise jeans Low-rise jeans are nice and sexy. They make you look slim. If you have a good figure and long legs, go for it. They show off a shapely butt nicely. However, please make sure you wear a low-cut panty within. Classic dark jeans These are decent, neat and classy. The dark colours make a person look slimmer and legs longer. Embellished jeans Embellished jeans are very flamboyant. They are suitable for clubbing and parties. Baggy jeans Baggy jeans are loose fitting and comfy. They are suitable to wear on a shopping spree. They do not show off your body curves. Here are some tips on choosing the right pair of jeans: 1. Know your size before shopping for a pair of jeans as it can be annoying trying to find the right size. 2. Try on a lot of pairs! Select many different styles, and bring them into the dressing room at the same time, so that you can compare. Choose a style that is right for your body type. 3. When you try them on, see if they are easy to get on. Also check if they are too loose or too tight. 4. Walk around and see if they are easy to walk in? 5. Try bending down and see if they go too low and if they are easy to bend down in? 6. Check the price. Good jeans normally come at a price. However, consider how much you are willing to spend and spend within your budget.

Makeup Care Guide

Makeup should be used to help you look good and feel better. Find your basic makeup essentials to create a radient - looking complexion and then experiment with deifferent colors, textures and cosmetics items to accentuate your features and enhance your face. Improving your appearence will boost your confidence and self esteem. How to Apply Make up Because of the difficulties in finding the right foundation color, some makeup experts believe that Brown women should use more than one foundation shade by blending two shades together or by applying different shades to different areas of the face (one shade on the T-zone area and another on forehead, cheeks, and jaw, for example). So being beautiful has more implication in social life than being just beautiful. If you look good you feel confident about your self and it gets reflected in your lifestyle and attitude. Some women prefer to have their foundations custom-blended. In my opinion, it's often too difficult for women to blend makeup on their own and get consistent color. Custom blending, like that offered by companies like Prescriptives, is a tremendous advance for Brown women because you can leave the store with one bottle that is made just for you. However, the downside is higher cost. If you have not been able to find a color that suits you on your own, consult a cosmetics counter or makeup artist for expert advice.

The Perfect Makeup Bag - Makeup Box

Don't believe in anything being perfect, except for my makeup bag. It took years to make it that way, and now you needI never leave home without it. Ever. your makeup bag has in it everything you might need when you are not at home-not only for retouching the face, but for accidents and emergencies of various sorts. The bag itself is made of plastic or leather and is only six inches by three or four inches (it can even be a little smaller, depending on the style you like). A bag this size fits into almost every purse you have, the exception being a tiny evening bag. When you use the evening bags, you always carry the regular makeup bag in the car so that you have everything you need not too far away. As far as what goes into the bag-the following list contains everything in it. You are the best judge of what you need. If something listed just doesn't fit your needs, leave it out-there is no sense putting something in your bag you will never use? Make a mental note to clean out your bag once a month, making sure to throwaway any makeup that is no longer fresh and anything you really don't use. It's better to throwaway something unclean that may contain bacteria than to use it on your skin. So, here is the perfect makeup bag: * Tiny comb * Mirror * Compact of translucent powder: You can use this pressed powder with the puff it comes with or with a brush. Usually these compacts have a piece of plastic on top of the powder. Don't throw it away. It is there to protect the powder and to separate it from the puff. If the puff that comes with the compact is not made of rubber, buy yourself a tiny rubber one that you can wash easily. Check the mirror. If it is a good one that does not distort your face, then you won't need the other mirror listed above. One is enough. * Cream blush * Foundation * Moisturizer: Even though it does you no good to put moisturizer on when you already have foundation on your skin, it is a good idea to keep some with you for days when you aren't wearing foundation and your skin will need moisture. It's also great for moisturizing dry hands, and for any other moments when you will need it (it's easier to have it in the bag than to try to remember to put it there on days when you know you will want it). Keep the moisturizer in a tiny plastic container well sealed. Again, try to pick up a sample size that is small enough to carry around in your bag. * Lipstick pencil: This is for outlining your lips. * Lipstick brush: Just in case I want to use tube lipstick. * Lipstick in a wand: Usually clear or a colored gloss (if you prefer petroleum jelly, carry a small tube). * Powder blush: This is crucial so you can always touch up with color. Remember, use the cream in the morning and touch up during the day with powder. Also remember that you can put some over your eyebrows, on your chin, the tip of your nose, and on your neck for an added glow. * Blush brush: * Eye shadow: A light shade is wonderful to open up the eyes. * Mascara * Eyebrow pencil: This pencil is great for touching up your eyebrows and is terrific for drawing a line in your lower lid, in the corners of your eyes, and for touching up your eye liner. Always buy the kind with a self-sharpening top. * Eye pencil: Use this to touch up your eye liner above and below the eye. This is the soft kind you can smudge. * Astringent: Use it to clean up oil that has accumulated on my nose, my forehead and my chin. * Manicure scissors: For cutting anything. * Tweezers: For tweezing anything. * Vitamin E stick: This looks like a lipstick in a tube and is a wonderful moisturizer for your lips. You can also put it under your eyes if you are not wearing any foundation or concealed. * Child-size toothbrush: This is the most inexpensive and accessible eyebrow brush and eyelash separator you can find. * Ponytail rubber bands (covered): * Threads: In your drugstore, pick up a matchbook or other small case with needles and threads in it. * Band-Aid: I carry just one for emergencies. * Atomizer of perfume: This is wonderful for a pick-me-up of scent. * Saline solution: A small bottle of commercial saline solution does wonders for tired eyes at any time of the day. It soothes safely, and makes your eyes sparkle. That's it. It may sound like a lot of things, but gather them around, put them into that little bag, and you'll be delighted and surprised at how easily they fit and how efficiently the whole com-bination of items works. And watch-next time someone mentions they need something and you have it, I bet you'll smile with great satisfaction.

The 5 Minute Face Makeup

Whenever you are short of time, concentrate on the skin, eyes and mouth. Find a concealer that suits your skin tone the best inorder to disguise shadows or redness and go on to blend well, using your finger tips. Apply some pressed powder. Use a neutral lipstick and apply on the cheeks, rubbing well to give a natural look. Lastly, apply a coat of mascara and lipstick to highlight your lips.

The 10 Minute Face Makeup -

Use a compact powder foundation and then apply a concealer for that even look. apply a neutral blusher all over the eyelids and temples. Apply two coats of mascara. Lastly, apply lipstick to highlight your lips.

Skin Types and Makeup

* If you have skin that is basically oily - use a liquid, waterbased foundation. * If you have skin that is basically dry - use an oil-based liquid or cream foundation. * If you have problem skin-you need a nongreasy foundation, since this type of skin is usually very oily. Medicated foundations can be helpful.

Good Skin Care Diet

1. Drink normally eight glasses of water a day. 2. Eat natural vegetable oils (particularly olive oil) and fish oils, which are amazing for the skin and beneficial to the metabolism. 3. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. These hold natural sugars and will give you llong-lasting power. 4. Drink plenty of newly squeezed, diluted fruit juice for a turbo boost of vitamins and to improve the look of your skin. Most of us spend hours worrying about our body, yet we lean to neglect the texture of our skin, which also plays a vital part in the method we glance. Dedicate now a few extra minutes to glance after your body at bath time, and you will amazed at the results. 1. During the winter months your body expends most of its time swaddled in layers of clothing. You flit from cold temperatures outside to centrally heated atmospheres inside without thinking of the havoc this wreaks on your system. Cell renewal slows down, and old, flaky skin cells gather, leading to a grey, lacklustre look. Exfoliate at slightest once a week, using either a long-handled loofah (which will help you achieve those difficult parts, such as your back) or an exfoliating body scrub. 2. Bony areas, such as knees and elbows, require extra consideration. Utilize a deeply moisturizing agent (such as petroleum jelly) to maintain knees and elbows soft and young-looking. 3. Stand up and be counted. Bad posture means your body is out of alignment, and can never glance its best. Hold your shoulders and neck back, maintain your chin and eyes up and tilt your pelvis a little towards the front. This easy corrective can add inches to your height, and make all the dissimilarity to your look. 4. Remember to slather any exposed areas of your body through sun defense at all times, level in midwinter. Sun exposure is the single most significant factor in premature skin ageing. 5. Moisturize every time you have a bath. Alter the strength of your moisturizer according to the seasons - if you are on the beach, in the sand or in the sea, you will require more defenses. 6. Keep away from very hot baths and showers - these can lead to broken capillaries. Cool baths and showers help boosting the distribution and 'wake up' the skin, leaving you fresh and rejuvenated.

Steps of Aplying Makeup - Some Makeup Tips

The process of putting on makeup must always start with clean skin. There is no point in putting makeup on skin that already has yester day's makeup on it-first because you will only clog up your pores and hurt your skin, and second because the makeup will cake and blotch and may look strange and unflattering on last night's leftovers. So, please, don't carry your face over from day to day. If you have the perfect mouth, then you have the option of following your own lip line and not using a pencil to line your lips. Merely brush the lipstick (either with a lipstick brush if you are using a tubelipstick, or with a wand) on your lips. If you want your upper lip to look more protruding, do this with your highlighter: Notice the cleft, or indentation, between your nose andupper lip. Put a lighter foundation or a highlighter there-it reflects light and makes the upper lip look as if it is protruding. Lipstick provides the final touch to your make-up; without it no look is complete. For a perfect result, you will need a steady hand, some practice, the correct implements and a knowledge of the correcting techniques. A narrow, flat ended brush, a selection of finely sharpened lip pencils, lip gloss and lipstick (either the conventional tube lipstick or the cream type with a sponge-tip applicator). If your lip colour is uneven, then you will need a special lip base or balancer - use a lighter tone on the dark areas and a dark tone on light areas. These balancers also fonn abase for lipstick and help to keep the colour of the lipstick pure and clear. It is morning. You are awake; you have done your stretch exercises, taken a shower and started your circulation going (thus you have some color in your face). You have gone through your cleansing routine, ending up with your astringent, and have patted your moisturizer gently into your skin. (Remember, that means moisturizing eye cream under and around the eyes, and your facial moisturizer on your face.) That done, you are ready for the makeup routine. As you are getting used to this routine (and especially as you are reading this) it may seem that it will take forever. Don't be discouraged. It won't. Following are three basic morning makeup routines you can choose from, depending on your life style, your plans for the day and your mood. Both the two- and five-minute routines are easy and require little explanation.

How to Apply Make up

Because of the difficulties in finding the right foundation color, some makeup experts believe that Brown women should use more than one foundation shade by blending two shades together or by applying different shades to different areas of the face (one shade on the T-zone area and another on forehead, cheeks, and jaw, for example). So being beautiful has more implication in social life than being just beautiful. If you look good you feel confident about your self and it gets reflected in your lifestyle and attitude. Some women prefer to have their foundations custom-blended. In my opinion, it's often too difficult for women to blend makeup on their own and get consistent color. Custom blending, like that offered by companies like Prescriptives, is a tremendous advance for Brown women because you can leave the store with one bottle that is made just for you. However, the downside is higher cost. If you have not been able to find a color that suits you on your own, consult a cosmetics counter or makeup artist for expert advice.

Makeup Tips for the Bleak

1. Whiteface should create the illusion that you really are that pale, and not that you have a bunch of makeup from Wallgreen's caked all over your face. Use a good base: not even the most gifted makeup artist can get the necessary coverage from inferior makeup. If you have dark skin, don't try to do whiteface unless you're going for a very stylized harlequin look or are willing to put makeup on all exposed skin areas. Try using a base just one or two shades lighter than your own color, and then put white powder over it. This will give you an ethereal, almost grayish cast. After spending money on a decent base, take the trouble to apply it evenly. It's appalling how many Goths overlook something so basic and vital to their entire aesthetic. Equally bad and unfortunately as common is the tendency to overpowder and to end one's pallor at the jawbone. Such mistakes are just inexcusably stupid. Don't make them. 2. On the subject of eyeliner, liquid is better, but if your hands shake, by all means use the most expensive pencil you can afford. Cheap pencils go on faint and will smudge after an hour. Do something original with your eye makeup: cobwebs or bat wings drawn across the cheek look silly on anyone over the age of fifteen. On those under fifteen, however, such adornments are sure to attract the lecherous attention of jaded Goths in their late twenties and early thirties who will probably give you free speed if you prove sufficiently pliable. 3. Find a shade of lipstick not everyone else is wearing. Theatrical supply stores are the best for really deep shades of congealed-blood red. Apply it with a lip brush for a more precise and severe effect. 4. Strive for originality in your costume. For those doing vintage looks, realize that both the eighteenth century and the Victorian era have been done to death. The Twenties, Thirties, and Forties are largely untapped by Goths and have great potential. One could dress as an emaciated, opium-addicted flapper from the Aleister Crowley set or pose as the Black Dahlia, a would-be actress from the Forties whose gimmick was that she dyed her hair black and would wear only black clothing; her ghastly mutilation and murder remain unsolved to this day. Also remember that black is not the only color. Deep blues, grays, and greens, as well as blood-red, purple, and ivory, can be equally striking. 5. If you have scars on your wrists from suicide attempts, by all means display them proudly. The same goes for bruises, cuts, and track marks. Abscesses, however, should always be coyly veiled in filmy black fabric. Your Gothic look should be as opulent, decadent, and original as possible. If you're not up to making the necessary effort to carry off this most high-maintenance of affectations, try wearing plaid shirts and listening to Nirvana instead.

Pink

A feminine color for girls. Similar to blue, it’s soothing and pleasant to the eyes. Naturally sweet in mood, it has a lasting girly appeal. Girls in pink tend to portrait a very sweet and pleasant image, always attractive to the guys. The color of cotton candy, often associated with warm, everlasting affection and tender love. Tips: add a little pink to bring out the feminine touch, i.e., matching your black satin strapless sash dress with a neon pink nylon 'Tessuto Sport' baguette, pink collar tee with black stretched cotton cropped pants. Well, there are simply too many colors if I were to go on. I believe you should now have a feel of how the matching of colors can be of so much fun? In short, just play by the color rules: * Stick to one color (all white, blue, red…) * Hot goes with cool (match yellow with green or blue not with red) * Use neutral colors to draw looks together (white, gray, beige and black are good neutral colors) * Play around with color of the same family (pink with maroon, sky blue with navy blue…) Remember, you create your very own style. Have fun!

Blue

A popular color liked by most. Emotionally opposite to red and yellow, it brings about a very soothing and relaxed feel, pleasant to the eyes. Naturally refreshing in mood, it’s a good choice for daytime wear. The color of summer skies and the sea, often associated with calmness, affection, idealism and inspiration. Tips: match blue with white for a refreshing and sporty look, i.e., a bright blue cotton v-neck hoodie with white stretch cotton studded pants, white terry track jacket with pale blue faded jeans.

Yellow

A color commonly use in casual fashion. Similar to red, it creates attraction and excitement. However it suggests a more fun and sunshine-y mood. The wearer tends to bring about cheeriness to the group. Usually liked by those who embrace changes. The color of sunshine, often associated with joy, liveliness and optimism. Tips: pair up yellow with dark or lucid cool colors for a striking youthful look, i.e., a yellow ruched halter top with black wool full skirt, yellow roll edge t-shirt with turquoise polka dot tiered mini skirt

Black

A popular color in Fashion, always stylish and never out of trend A good choice for bottoms. Directly opposite of white, it readily matches tops of any colors. Nonetheless, it is also a popular choice for tops, making the wearer appearing slimmer. A great complementary color for accessories like a pink sparkling evening bag, a diamond necklace… A mysterious color, it gives you a feeling of perspective and depth. Symbolizing elegance and refinement, it is always regarded as a prestigious color. Tips: pair up black with other dark colors for an attractive mature look Eg. a brown wool button front cardigan with black pinstripe bootcut pants, gray tweed cropped blazer with black stretch pintuck pencil skirt

White

A popular color in Fashion. Light and neutral, it goes well with any color. Considered a summer color, a good choice for tops. Always have some in your wardrobe. It readily matches bottoms of any color; a pair of blue denim jeans, Khakis pants, a gray skirt, a bright colorful beach bermudas? You name it! Associated with cleanliness and purity, innocence and gentleness…, it gives you a feeling of freedom and uncluttered openness. Women just always look that lovely in their snowy white wedding gown, don’t they? Tips: add a little touch of white to brighten or lighten up your mood Eg. a white tank top with blue denim jean, white cotton jacket over a hot pink velour smocked baby doll dress or a simply all white for a simple breezy look

Express Yourself With Colors

Feeling troubled over what color to wear? What color makes you look good? Well, fashion is all about yourself. What you choose to wear every morning tells a lot about you and how you felt that day. Even your little handbag carries a little story. Mixing and matching is a personal choice, you create your very own style! Well, let’s get to understand and have fun with colors:

Tee shirt tips that flatter your figure

Tee shirts will never go out of style, but do you look out like a fashion fright when you're wearing your favourite? Chances are, you don't really think about your body type while shopping for tee shirts; after all, they are casual clothes, and everyone wears them, right? Wrong! Every tee shirt fit will not necessarily look great on every person -- there are different styles for different body types, so get savvy with our tips and step out in style! The V-necked tee This particular style is commonly available and a popular buy, but it isn't for just about anybody. The vee-necked tee is for top-heavy ladies who are looking to give their assets a more toned-down appearance. The lower the 'V', the slimmer your appearance. It downsizes the size of your chest, making it look smaller, and also draws attention to your face rather than your upper body. If you're flat chested, on the other hand, this is certainly not the style for you -- a V-necked garment always tends to make you look smaller in the upstairs department. Heavily padded innerwear won't help, either; it will only give you a boost that looks unnatural, and a plunging 'V' will end up revealing more than you intended.

How To Save Money On Screen Printing Tshirt Designs

1. Limit the number of colors you wish to print. Fewer colors require fewer screen set-ups and less time to print additional colors. 2. Limit the number of locations on the tshirt. Additional screen and printing charges apply if you want to add additional locations. 3. Order white or light colored tshirts. Tshirt mills charge more for dark colors and printing on dark shirts often require printing a white "underlay" to avoid the dark tshirt color bleeding through the design. 4. The More You Buy, The More You Save. Order in large quantities and your price per tshirt can go down dramatically. 5. Do not compromise on quality - always order 100% cotton, and purchase brand name, heavyweight tshirts. 6. Pick a company you can trust. Seek out a company that offers a wide range of custom apparel and provides both screen printing and transfer technology tshirt services-without minimum order or set-up requirements. Look for real customer testimonials. 7. It is always suggested that you plan ahead and consider buying 10% more tshirts than you think you need. Our experience is that customers tend to under order as there are always add-ons to your recipient list-- particularly after they see the tshirts. Re-ordering is not always practical as the cost to set up a press for a small quantity may double the per unit cost of the tshirt.

LOOK GOOD BETWEEN HAIRCUTS

With concerns about busy schedules and tight budgets, getting a professional haircut is not always practical. You can save time and money by giving yourself and family members those touch-up haircuts between visits to the real hairdresser. Did you ever make paper dolls or cut patterns in paper? It is as easy this to trim hair. A trim is simply cutting off the ends of small lengths of hair. Anyone can trim bangs or hair between hair salon visits. There are just three things you need to know in order to do a professional - looking touch-up between cuts. First, always use extremely sharp scissors. The type of shears you use is not that important as long as they are razor sharp. To test the sharpness of the shear, hold a piece of thread in one hand and let it dangle in the air. If your scissors can cut through this with ease without pulling the other end to make it taut, then they are probably sharp enough to trim hair. Second, prepare the hair first by thoroughly combing or brushing out all the snarls and tangles. Thick hair and long hair may need to be wet first. Make sure no hairs are hidden behind the ears or nape of the neck. Lastly, always remember to cut off less hair than what you want the finished length to be. Hair will shrink after being trimmed, especially if it is wet when you trim it. Curly hair, "cowlicks" (erratic hair growth), and bangs will shrink the most. If you are trimming short hair, don't be afraid to bend the ears while cutting. Ears are flexible. If you are trimming your own hair, be sure you have a mirror for the front and another for the back. When finished trimming the hair, shave the remaining hair off the back of the neck with a razor or small clippers. Sometimes this simple step is all that is necessary to maintain a well groomed appearance between haircuts.

Cutting Your Own Hair

You'll need a quiet, comfortable place with a big mirror (bathroom or bedroom), good lighting, a spray bottle of water, a hand mirror, hair clips, time, patience, plus a comb and sharp pair of scissors. Sharp scissors are important, as dull scissors will result in a dull cut. Prepare Your Hair It's easier to cut slightly damp hair, as opposed to completely wet. Cutting wet hair (especially bangs) can result in a too-short style. It is also easier to cut clean hair. When you are ready, slightly dampen your hair with a spray bottle of water. If your hair dries as you're cutting, re-spray as needed. Be Patient Remember, it is better to cut too little than too much, and don't try to rush. Single Length Hair Hair that is one length all the way around is a straightforward trim. Just follow the procedure for bangs (below), snipping the same amount off your ends in small sections. When you're finished trimming, comb or brush to your usual style and check the back with a hand mirror. Bangs For multi-length hair, start with your bangs. Comb them straight, being careful not to include side hairs. Next, take your bangs between your index and middle fingers and pull them down until a line of about 1/4-inch of hair is showing. Carefully trim approximately half of that (1/8-inch) all the way across. Check the length and repeat if necessary. Don't try to trim too much length at once. Holding shorter lengths for cutting (1/4-inch) keeps the hairs firmly in place as you cut. You can make the line of your bangs less blunt-looking by diagonally cutting the tips of a few strands of hair across your bangs. But, only cut a few. Be careful not to overdo. Sides and Layers The next step is your layers, if any, and the side angles of your hair. If you have layers all over, you will be following them, top to bottom, front to back. If your hair is all one length except for the side angles, you will be working along the sides of your style only, front to back. Choose a top layer or side piece of hair approximately the same size and thickness as you did for your bangs. This smaller amount is easiest to work with. If you try to hold and cut too much at once, the result will be uneven. Remember that you want to follow your original lengths. You will be able to pick out layers of similar lengths by using your comb as a guide and holding the hairs between your index and middle fingers, as you did with your bangs. Slide your fingers down to leave a fairly straight line of 1/4-inches showing. Then, like your bangs, trim approximately 1/8-inch all the way across. For side angles, follow the same technique, being sure to angle your index and middle fingers to follow the angle of your hair. This is where hair clips come in handy. As you are trimming the higher layers or lengths first, use a clip to keep each finished section up and out of the way.