Quick Tips To Dress Glamorously For Any Occasion
January 17, 2008
Recent research claims the average woman spends 90 minutes getting ready for a big night out. So how can one glam up in a hurry, be on time and still look gorgeous? Read On…
Quick Cleanse: Before start, give skin a quick cleanse and a little moisturizer. Cleansing wipes are ideal for getting rid of the grime. For extra speed and smoother application, mix a little of your moisturizer with your normal foundation.
Hair up Heaven: The 60’s hairstyle is still in season. Loosely take the top section of your hair and backcomb to give it height. Then gather your hair into a low ponytail and twist into a bun-securing with grips. Pull a few strands of hair. Finally spritz with hairspray to keep hair in place all night.
Brilliant Bronzer: Bronzer is perfect to pep up your skin tone and can double as an eye-shadow and lip gloss. The three magic places for bronzer are forehead, nose and chin as the areas that normally catch the sun. And a light dusting of bronzing powder with a big brush can also combat winter paleness.
Add Some Sparkle: Staring at the computer screen or running around after the kids all day can cause tired looking eyes. One tried and tested trick is to apply light shadow across the lids and the lower lash line. This creates a lightening effect and makes eyes appear larger.
Get Lippy: Gloss is much more forgiving than lipstick and easier to apply in a hurry, find one with an integral light and mirror then you can reapply it throughout the evening. As a rule, it is best to use lighter colors when applying in a rush as darker shades need a steadier hand and more attention to make them flawless.
Give Eyes A Good Lashing: For sexy lashes, heated eyelash curlers are your answer. They really open up the eye. For extra dazzle combine with double-ended mascara brushes which contain a white base coat at one end to thicken lashes, then apply a lengthening black coat on top. And if you apply your mascara first it will act as a setting agent for the curler-giving you perfect lashes all night long.
Tame Killer Heels: Wear your heels to the party but keep a pair of flats in your handbag to slip on at the end of the night when you are heading home. To keep your feet in dancing form try foot cushions. They stabilize your sole to prevent foot aches and back problems, plus they are cleverly designed to stop your weight tilting backwards, improving your posture and making you look slimmer in the bargain.
Under Control: Even a gorgeous designer dress can look ordinary with the right support underwear to ensure you in and out in all the right places.
Polish Up: Varnished nails make you look more groomed but can take hours. Try stick-on false nails for instant glamour but don’t expect them to last more than one evening.
Final Gloss: Apply a quick slick of clear gloss or Vaseline for any last minute tidying. It can be used everywhere. Try a little on unruly eyebrows, glossed lips, your collarbone and do the same on your calves to catch the light and create the illusion of slim, smooth legs.
Source: Daily Mirror
Dangers Of Excessive Shopping
January 14, 2008
Oniomaniac is an obsessive desire to shop. Experts believe that out of 10 oniomaniacs, six are women. Shopping gives them a sense of euphoria and commonly seen among those who are more prone to depression. This is a serious problem because this condition is mostly undiagnosed.
Sanjay Chugh, a leading psychiatrist and founder chairman of the International Institute of Mental Health said, “Shopping or buying plays a strong symbolic role for women compared to men. Often women resort to shopping as a distraction from their stressors or as a part of their leisure time activity that is why the disorder is more prevalent in them. Men, however seem to use sports or work as options to de stress themselves.”
The shopping spree is accompanied by a guilt feeling which often precipitates depression in the sufferer and depression triggers a fresh shopping spree, launching a vicious cycle of emotional disturbances. Without psychotherapy, this disorder can persist over an entire lifetime or till the financial ruin of the addicted person.
Excerpt: IANS
Stress Kills-The Long Term Effects Of Stress Ruins Our Mind, Body And Soul
January 13, 2008
Stress is potentially fatal on the heart. New research states that it could be the reason for everything from decaying gums to common colds. An article in Observer, the monthly magazine of the Association for Psychological Science, cites new research across psychology, medicine, neuroscience and genetics to conclude that stress is at the root of a whole range of health problems.
Stress encompasses the strains experienced by living organisms in their struggles to adapt and cope with changing environments. When danger is perceived, a chain reaction of signals releases hormones like epinephrine (adrenalin), norepinephrine and cortisol from the adrenal glands. These hormones kick up the heart rate increase respiration and up the glucose levels in the blood-enabling the fight or flight reaction.
As these responses take a lot of energy, cortisol tells other physical processes including digestion, reproduction, physical growth and some aspects of the immune system to slow or shut down. When the stress passes, the body’s stress thermostat adjusts accordingly. Cortisol levels return to normal and the body resumes its usual functions. But problems occur when stresses don’t let up, or when, for various reasons, the brain continually perceives stress even if it isn’t really there. This causes prolonged exposure to cortisol which inhibits the growth of new neurons and can cause increased growth posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Besides heart disease, PTSD and depression, chronic stress has been linked to ailments as diverse as intestinal problems, gum disease, erectile dysfunction, adult-onset diabetes, growth problems and even cancer. Chronic rises in stress hormones have been shown to accelerate the growth of pre-cancerous cells and tumors. They also lower the body’s resistance to HIV and cancer causing viruses.
Stress cannot always be avoided but there are some people who dwell on problems and create unnecessary stress. So it’s time we understand how simple stress and anxiety effects our mind, body and soul.
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