posted by Rebecca on Beauty and the Beast: Fierce, Beautiful Makeup
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Spring is here and although the weather seems to be rather temperamental of late, we are actually beginning to see a few sunny days every now and again. Despite the slight chilly wind confusing us as to whether to wear that scarf and coat or not when we leave the house, it is generally fresh and bright this month so let’s look at some Spring make up trends and highlight some products that work really well right now.
Foundation
Natural beauty comes from within, but every girl needs a little
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posted by Viola on Mirror Mirror on the Wall: Beauty From Within
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Beauty is more than skin deep; it goes all the way to the bone. Strong, healthy bones provide the stable, symmetrical canvas on which you can paint almost any portrait. When your stems and structure are strong, you can present any picture you like and pull it off with panache.
Healthy bones are strong and dense. Bones are made up of a solid network of minerals that feed the rich marrow with a steady blood supply. New red blood cells are constantly being formed in the marrow, replacing old, dying
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posted by Viola on Mirror Mirror on the Wall: Beauty From Within
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What could cause a strong, self-made woman like Demi Moore to check herself into a treatment facility? Drugs? Alcohol? No—something more sinister and deadly: stress. The demands of a high-profile career and relationship seem to have transformed the reigning box office beauty to an angry anorexic on the verge of a breakdown.
Stress wreaks havoc on your physical as well as your emotional health. The physiological reactions to stress can increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and
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posted by Viola on Mirror Mirror on the Wall: Beauty From Within
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If you could change one aspect of your appearance, what would it be? Chances are, especially if you are a female between the ages of 11 and 17, you could come up with one or more areas you’d like to alter. Body dissatisfaction is rampant, with both men and women expressing disapproval with their looks.
Weight ranks high on the list. With the Centers for Disease Control in the U.S. stating that more than 50 percent of Americans are overweight or obese and a 2008 article in The Telegraph stating
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posted by Viola on Winning Against the Dragon: Beauty and Exercise
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Most fashion designers create clothing to fit extremely thin models. Supermodels, including Giselle Bundchen and Kate Moss, range from a waifish size 2 US to a more buxom size 6 US. But the days of the “heroin chic” bony fashion model have blossomed into a healthier trend towards toned thighs and bigger biceps. When Angelina Jolie flashed her gams at the 2012 Academy Awards, she showed the world what a well-toned thigh looks like under a high-slit gown.
Strength-training workouts help tone
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posted by Viola on Goldilocks: Style and Tame Your Tresses
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A stylish pair of Jimmy Choo’s or the latest baubles from Harry Winston can light up an outfit, but a gorgeous head of hair can set it on fire. Lady Godiva, the Anglo-Saxon noblewoman who rode naked on horseback through the streets of Coventry, wore nothing but her own silky mane as she rode through the city in a desperate plea to liberate the people from high taxation. So, we think she might have gone a bit far for neglecting her wardrobe, but when you want to turn heads, make sure your own hair
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posted by Momina on Sleeping Beauty: Skin Solutions for Effortless Beauty
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Mirror, mirror on the wall.
It’s been said that beauty goes only skin deep. Too often, however, it’s not that genuine. I will be the first to admit that beneath my morning ritual of facial cleanser, toner, lotion and cover-up there is a jungle of ugliness waiting to be released.
As owners of adequate bathroom mirrors we don’t have to walk the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles to get acquainted with that jungle of ugliness. While we may not have near so many mirrors we still
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posted by Viola on Mirror Mirror on the Wall: Beauty From Within
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What do Will Smith, Kate Middleton and Lady Gaga all have in common? Besides having great legs, all three make whatever they’re wearing look good. It helps that they have an innate sense of fashion and designers begging to dress them, but the underlying factor in what makes a pair of jeans and a t-shirt or an Oscar de la Renta original look amazing is the confidence that oozes from the wearer.
When you take a look in the mirror, do you feel confident?
Confidence, according to the French
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