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LOOKING GOOD AS A GUEST AT A SUMMER WEDDING!
 Posted 6/9/2010 8:02:00 AM
It’s the month for weddings. If you’re going to one, you know it’s an
unspoken rule you’re not supposed to “outshine” the bride. But, you still want to look great, and there
will be a lot of pictures taken. Here
are some tips from Allure magazine:
- Don’t play up any one feature on your face like you would for a
normal party. For example, skip the
smokey-eye look and the bright red lips. But do take extra care with every
feature, eyebrows well-groomed, lashes curled, perfect skin.
- Don’t wear too much makeup.
With digital photography, all that extra foundation will really show up
in the pictures.
- A little concealer under the eyes will brighten them, and hide
any red or purpley tones.
- Think light and fresh with lipstick and eye shadow. Go for warm, beige-y pinks and peachy
nudes. You want to ...
WAKE UP FOODS!
Posted 6/8/2010 8:10:00 AM
Ever have a morning where you just feel like you're dragging yourself around? There are some foods that might help. Elizabeth Somer, dietician and author of Eat Your Way to Happiness, was on Kathie Lee and Hoda yesterday talking about some little boosts:
1. Coffee is number one, but keep it light or you'll feel worse.
2. Smoke salmon. Omega 3's are great for memory, and a little in your omelet is awesome
3. A little natural sugar can help...try watermelon or blueberries.
4. Carbs are good for your brain, and you're low on them first thing in the morning. Just don't go all-carb, though. Cook your oatmeal with milk or soymilk. Or, just soak some long-cooking oats overnight in milk, toss with a few walnuts and raisins the next morning and you have an instant breakfast!
5. Tray a little zingy ginger in your smoothie or tobasco sauce on ...
HOW TO SNAG A MAN!
Posted 6/7/2010 8:09:00 AM
Are single and think you’re doing
everything you can to attract Mr. Right?
Here are a few tips from Cosmo magazine you might not know that could
help:
- Wear red! Men are more
likely to think love and romance when they see a woman in that color
- Which way is his stomach pointed? Men subconsciously point their
belly buttons at the woman they’re most attracted to in the room.
- Look for a man who has a lot going on in his life. For some reason men that have lots of
anxiety, are more likely to take a chance on love.
- If you look like his mom, it’s a good thing. Men are more likely to pair up with women who
have bone structure like their mom’s
- Count the number of times he touches you. If it’s 5 times in 15
minutes, he’s attracted to you
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WHEN YOUR FAVORITE T.V. SHOW ENDS...
Posted 6/3/2010 10:25:00 AM
It might be unofficially summer, but a lot of t.v. shows are O-V-E-R. How do you cope, especially if you're like half of all Americans who say they would not give up watching t.v. for a million dollars? Hear are some tips from www.wikihow.com:
1. Go through the stages of withdrawal: denial, anger, desperation, sadness, and finally...acceptance
2. To help cope, write a blog post about how much the loss of the t.v. show means to you
3. The best way to "bring it all back" is to watch the series again on DVD. You could even watch it on the same night and at the same time as you usually do! Some of your favorite shows might also be on the internet.
4. Find fellow fans feeling the loss. Maybe even get together and relive the moments, the agony as well as the ecstasy. Try holding a quiz night ...
TOMATO PASTE VS. SUN RAYS!
Posted 6/2/2010 8:11:00 AM
Get lots of sun over the long
weekend? Of course, you want to use a
shot-glass-size amount of sunscreen every day, without fail. But, I ran across a new way to protect your
skin by eating tomato paste! It sounds
weird, I know, but let’s take a look at the study on Dr. Oz’s web site www.realage.com.
In the study, volunteers ate a
normal diet, but added about 2-1/2 tablespoons of tomato paste mixed with a
couple of teaspoons of olive oil every day for 10 weeks. A control group took just olive oil. The volunteers sat under a sun lamp at the
beginning, middle and end of the study…enough to lightly sunburn their
shoulders. By week 10, the tomato-paste
group showed 40% less sun damage than those that just took olive oil.
Scientists think it has to do
with the antioxidant ...
A LESS-SCARY SWIMSUIT SEASON!
Posted 6/1/2010 8:40:00 AM
This weekend might have been the
first time you stepped out in a bathing suit since last summer. How scary was that? Here are some tips to boost your confidence a
little from Glamour magazine:
- Accessorize! You’ll feel
more comfortable wearing so little if you have a wrap or cute shirt. A fun hat can draw the attention away from
the lower parts of your body you’re not so happy to show off. And, sunglasses will definitely help!
- Get a fake tan. Spider
webs and cellulite look so much better in brown! You’ll feel better because you’ll look
healthier, too.
- You don’t look as bad as you think. One study shows that women overestimated the
size of their hips by 16% and their waists by 28%
- Keep in mind the average woman wears a size 14 swimsuit. Just make sure ...
SUMMER MAKEUP TIPS!
Posted 5/27/2010 8:13:00 AM
We’re less than a week away from
the unofficial start of summertime! With
some new clothes, why not spruce up your makeup routine. Here are a few tips from Glamour
magazine:
- Ever try taupe eyeshadow?
Brushed over the entire lid, it’ll give you a wide-awake look. Plus it gets rid of redness. It’s also a good base for eyeliner. For night, add a touch of shimmery beige at
the inner corners of your eyes.
- For another look, try color-coding your eyeshadows. Brown shades will bring out your blue
eyes. Purple is good for green
eyes. Gold or bronze will look awesome
with brown or hazel eyes. Check out
CoverGirl’s Exact Eyelights for a little help.
- According to Glamour, bronzer is practically a vacation in a
compact. And, it’s true. It’s a great
way to look like you’ve been ...
WHAT HE SAYS VS WHAT HE REALLY MEANS!
Posted 5/26/2010 8:17:00 AM
We women are very good at reading
between the lines of what people say.
Sometimes, though, with guys it can be a little tricky. It’s another edition of “What He Says vs.
What He Really Means” on Planet Woman:
- If he says, “I need my space”, what he really means is “The
relationship is over”
- If he says, “I broke up with her”, what he really means is “She
dumped me”
- If he says, “Let’s spend a quiet day at home”, what he really
means is “The big game is on”
- If he says, “I don’t car what color you paint the kitchen”, what
he really means is “As long as it’s white”
- If he says, “I need some air”, what he really means is “I’m
having a gas attack and don’t want to do it in front of you”
- And, if he says, “Can I call ...
SIP YOUR WAY AWAKE!
Posted 5/25/2010 8:31:00 AM
The next time you have to go to
work after getting very little sleep, try this little trick I found in the June
issue of Health magazine. Get small
caffeine hits throughout the day. Instead of guzzling a 32 ounce mug of java,
start with a 4 to 6 ounce cup of coffee. That’s about ½ a mug. Then drink another 4 to 6 ounce cup in a few
hours. Studies show the low-dose method
works better to keep you alert when you’re tired. Researchers found that shift
workers and others who work odd hours get a better boost from small cups of
coffee, but also they performed better on cognitive tests.
Another quick tip, this one to
keep you awake during long meetings. Try sipping something cold. Ice water or iced tea are good choices.
FORGET THESE FOODS!
Posted 5/20/2010 8:44:00 AM
If you’re trying to save money on
your grocery bill, there are some foods you should just forget. Here are a few Reader’s Digest suggests we
cross off our list because they’re just too doggone expensive:
- You know those “Gourmet” frozen vegetables? Just add your own butter and herbs to plain
veggies.
- Premium frozen fruit bars-These can cost around $2 per bar. Why overpay for something that’s, again, easy
to make at home and cheaper. You can
pick up some reusable popsicle molds at a dollar store, or use small paper
cups. Buy exotic fruits, like kiwi and
mangoes when they go on sale, whip them up in a blender with some sweetener, a
little lime juice and water, then freeze.
- Forget those boxed rice “entrée” or side-dish mixes. You’re paying way more for rice, salt and
spices than if you just ...
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