What is true beauty?... Some mathematicians believe the definition of beauty lies in the perfect dimensions of the facial planes. Under their formula, the eyes must be a certain distance apart, the nose must extend a certain distance, cheek bones and lips must be prominent, ears must lie perfectly against the head, and the head itself must fit within certain perimeters. Similar characteristics are also applied to the other various parts of ...

For better health just breathe... These days we are all in search of better health for ourselves and our families. To achieve this we tend to look towards improving our diets and exercise levels and other lifestyle changes, such as more relaxation time. Whilst these factors are extremely important and relevant one of the simplest and most fundamental ways of improving both our mental and physical health is often overlooked! What is it? It is the simple act of breathing - that is, breathing properly! For thousands of years spiritual seekers, ...

Fashion lens and fashion trends for Spring/Summer ... The spring summer catwalks brought us such delights as the silk pyjama suit. Yes, there are those who think that you can spend thousands of pounds on a suit that is ostensibly a pair of pyjamas and not expect people to look at you like the crazy lady who forgot to get dressed this morning. Fortunately there are some great styles for spring/summer 2009 that will incite envy rather than amusement! Going ...

8 simple steps to treat your acne... You may be mortified by the fact that you have an acne problem, but you should be happy that there are so many ways in which it can be treated. Even if you are coming up against acne for the first time, there is plenty you can do to help yourself. Here are some of the factors you need to consider. 1. Acne and Exercise. This may come as a surprise but you can really make a difference to your acne by keeping fit. Apart from anything else, exercise will make you feel good ...

Beauty through the ages... The 1960’s were as wild as the 50’s were conservative, with political and social upheaval and drastic changes in fashion, makeup, and overall style within a short span of time. The rebellion was originally led by youth on college campuses – the hippie generation, who believed in free love, recreational drugs, and communal living. They had a distinctive look, with loose fitting clothing, bell-bottom pants, and natural fabrics. Women often went ...

Bad hair day FAQ... Bad hair days. We all have them and we all hate them! For a woman, a bad hair day can ruin everything else positive that might happen over the course of those 24 hours - we always want to look our best and we don’t appreciate anything getting in the way of that goal. Hopefully, some of the below questions and answers will help you through your next bad hair day. Problem ...

Alternative hayfever remedies... It’s coming up to that dreaded time of year when pollen affects an estimated 1 in 4 people. There are several types of pollen: birch, tree, grass, flowers and so on, and some unfortunates suffer for longer than most. If the spring/summer season is preceded by a lot of wet, damp weather, this can prolong the hayfever season. If you are looking for alternative remedies to over-the-counter anti-histamine, there are several, most of which I have tried. I now rely entirely on high ...

Fashion trends for Fall 2009... Trends for Fall 2009 aren’t significantly different from the first part of the year. Color is still key, although pastels will definitely give way to bolder, earthier shades. The summer’s key limes will turn into rich olives. Pale lavenders will move into royal purples. Even pinks will step up their game, turning smoldering hot in shades from fuschia to berry. Look for red to remain very strong, although it may take on deeper blue tones instead ...

Review: Sally Hansen’s Lip Inflation Extreme... After a woman turns 45, some things that she has taken for granted over the years begin to change. The skin gets dry and wrinkled, age spots pop out of nowhere over night, and the lips begin to get smaller. Most women, however, want sexy, sensuous kissable lips, which signify ultra-femininity. But not everyone can afford expensive collagen injections, which can run as much as $700 per shot, so they must rely ...

Review: Almay Smart Shade Makeup... Almay claims that women can stop stressing over locating the exact, perfect shade of foundation for their skin because Almay Smart Shade Makeup will blend to match anyone’s skin tone. And in fact it does so, at least as well as it can considering that it only comes in three shades: light, light/medium, or medium. Luckily, I have fair skin and light works perfectly for me during most of the year. I suspect ...