Makeup Tips for when its Windy
Windy weather can play havoc with your make-up and cause damage to your skin that you are not expecting. Plan ahead, and you’ll be fine. The wind can be very drying to skin, as it pulls all the moisture out….
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Author Archive: Susan Hibberd
A look at who can Wear Blue Eye Shadow
Blue eye shadow was in, then it was out, but now it’s in again! All the celebrities are sporting a blue eye shadow as part of their make-up range. Some have dusky blue, smoky eyes, while others have a halo…
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Summer Make up Tips
Summer make-up for daytime should be light and almost invisible, while summer evening make-up can be slightly heavier, but still lighter than winter make-up looks. Both should give you protection from the sun. MOISTURIZER It is most important in the…
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Essential Wardrobe Items every Man should have in his Closet
Every man is different, we know that, but there are also similarities, and there are several items that should form the basis of every man’s wardrobe. SPORTS WEAR Whatever your sport, you should keep a separate set of clothes for…
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Dressing down when Jeans Aren’t appropriate
You’ve been invited to a ‘do’ and the invitation says ‘casual’ but you know that jeans aren’t suitable- so what do you wear? There are some occasions when jeans just aren’t the right thing to wear. Either the occasion or…
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Should plus Size Clothing be Modeled by plus Size Models – Yes
If I’m looking at clothing, I’m thinking about how it would look on ME, and if I’m buying plus-size clothing, I don’t want to see it modeled on some skinny teenager who looks as if she’s in need of a…
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First Date Conversation Topics
Woohoo! – a first date! How exciting! You’ve chosen a great place to go, you look FABULOUS, and the guy seems like he was made for you – what could possibly go wrong? Your mouth goes dry, conversation limps to…
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Tips for Buying Artisan or Handcrafted Jewelry
There are many pluses to choosing handcrafted jewellery, but a few pitfalls as well. PLUS POINTS Handcrafted items of jewellery are often unique. Even if a design is repeated, they are unlikely to be exactly the same as any other…
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How to Avoid Holes in Shirt Sleeve Elbows
The only way to avoid holes in shirt sleeves is to avoid the wear and tear that they get. You can do this by changing the way you do things, to stop them getting rubbed, or you can remove the…
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How to Shop Wisely in the Sales
Shopping in the sales can save you BUNDLES of money if you spend wisely. Of course, you can also waste a lot of money if you don’t spend wisely. So how can you make sure that you aren’t wasting money?…
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Is Homosexuality Natural
Human beings are part of the animal world. We are mammals, and despite all our posturing and intellectualizing, we have the same drives as other animals. We need to eat, we need to sleep and we need to reproduce. The…
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Dumb Things Guys can do to Ruin a first Date
You’ve found the girl of your dreams, and amazingly, she’s agreed to go on a date with you wow! You’ve chosen a really special place to take her, and are all ready to go. Just stop a minute and think…
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Topics to Avoid in Conversation during a first Date
Going on a first date can be really exciting, but if you want a second date with the same person, you’ll have to make sure the date goes really well. Be chatty, but don’t hog the conversation. Be open, but…
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Things to consider before Dating as a Single Parent
There are always things to consider when you are thinking of dating someone. Do you like the same things? Will you get on with their parents? Will they like your friends? But when you are thinking about dating a single…
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Top Ten Things to never do on a first Date
Going on a first date can be really exciting, but if you want a second date with the same person, you’ll have to remember a few things. Dress nicely, be polite and above all, don’t do any of these things…
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Best Shoes for the Bride for a Winter Wedding
A bride wants to look her very best on the wedding day, down to the last detail, and finding the right pair of shoes is as important as choosing your flowers. Having the right pair of shoes means that you…
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Why you should Update your Makeup look
It’s very easy to get stuck in a make-up rut. You find colours and a style that suits you and you think you’re set for life – but it’s not true! When you looked through the fashion magazines when you…
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Why do Teenagers Color their Hair so much
Teenagers! Who is ever going to understand them? We were all teenagers at one time, but as we get older we try to block out all that angst. By the time we have teenage children of our own, it’s all…
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Homemade Foot Scrub Recipes
November 27, 2014 Skin and Body
Making home-made foot scrubs is a wonderful thing to learn. You can be sure that you are only using the best ingredients, you can alter the recipe to suit your own personal taste, and when you have practiced a bit,…
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Perfume Reviews Shilpa Shetty S2
November 22, 2014 Skin and Body
Bollywood star Shilp Shetty shot to fame in the UK in the summerof 2007 when she appeared on the show Big Brother. She impressed audiences with her grace, glamor and integrity under pressure. Shortly after leaving the house, Shilpa announced…
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Perfume Reviews Britney Spears in Control Curious
November 22, 2014 Skin and Body
When you think of Britney Spears nowadays you don’t immediately think of perfume, but her she has been bringing out one perfume a year since 2004 and shows no signs of stopping. Her first perfume was ‘Curious’, which was followed…
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Perfume Reviews Britney Spears Fantasy
November 22, 2014 Skin and Body
Britney Spears is much more famous for her wild life-style and child custody battles than her stylish appearance nowadays. She is still bringing out a new perfume every year and sales of Britney related items show now signs of abating….
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Perfume Reviews Katie Prices Stunning
November 22, 2014 Skin and Body
Katie Price is better known as glamour model Jordan. Her perfume Stunning was launched in August 2007 and is one of a long line of PR projects that she has recently been involved in with her new husband Peter Andre….
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Perfume Reviews Gwen Stefanis l
November 22, 2014 Skin and Body
Celebrity perfumes appeal most to teenagers who are looking for something more than a body spray, but can’t always afford one of the big brand perfumes. They are also looking for something created by or endorsed by their idol. Gwen…
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Perfume Reviews Coleen
November 22, 2014 Skin and Body
Coleen McLoughlin is the 21-year-old archetypal WAG. This group of young ladies are the Wives And Girlfriends of footballers and other highly-paid, good-looking style icons. She is the girlfriend of footballer Wayne Rooney. Coleen earns her living as a full-time…
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The various uses of Petroleum Jelly
November 19, 2014 Skin and Body
Petroleum jelly is a by-product of the gasoline industry, so we should all appreciate the product while we can. Petroleum jelly was first developed at the end of the nineteenth century, and has become a staple in the household cupboard…
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Is it ok to Purchase Clothes that are Secondhand
Second-hand clothes have such a bad name – I wouldn’t be seen dead in them as a teenager, and yet now, I rarely wear anything else! ‘Second-hand’ is an out-dated word. ‘Pre-worn’ or ‘vintage’ are better words. It’s all to…
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Homemade Bubble Bath Recipes
November 2, 2014 Skin and Body
Now that you can buy liquid glycerin soap from craft suppliers, a whole new avenue of home-crafted beauty essentials is opened up to you! The basic recipe is: 1 cup liquid glycerin soap1 tablespoon glycerin15 drops fragrance oil All you…
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Best Dressed for less Making the most of Thrift Shopping
Making the most of thrift shops is only common sense! Up until the last few decades of the twentieth century belongings were things to be treasured. Very few people could afford to give away things before they were completely worn…
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Tips for Maximizing your Style on a Budget
Yes you can look good on a budget! There are so many ways you can build up a fantastic wardrobe on limited funds. What is it that you are looking for? You should be looking for a style that suits…
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