How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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This has always been an issue with me in that I have always thought that, although the models in glamor and fashion magazines are beautiful, they never looked “real”. This can be especially hard for women in today’s society. So…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Fortunate are those whose members of family are like their friends. People do tend to be more trustful of friend than their family. But they overlook and blink that basic fact that blood relations can never betray us while our…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
All humans want to be liked and appreciated- – – especially by those who are important to them. Perhaps that one special person in your life has particularly aroused your interest; you desperately want that person to like you. Suddenly…
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Every month I receive an e-newsletter from Maybelline and those newsletters keep you informed about the latest products that Maybelline have to offer. Lipstick is the perfect frame for any face and new colours and textures are always interesting to…
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Selecting a perfume is a very personal decision for any woman. What smells lovely to one person might not to another. Consider the following tips for finding the perfume that is just right for you: * Visit a department store…
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Blush is my staple cosmetic. I enjoy a pretty, feminine palette that is light on the eyes and neutral on the lips and a rosy flush to the cheeks. Even if it is one of those “death warmer over” sort…
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SEX, LOVE, RELATIONSHIPS: KNOWING WHAT YOU WANT Most of us have a mixture of relationships in our life, usually this will be some family relationships, friendships, neighbours, colleagues and acquaintances that we just about know and may meet or bump…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Losing a best friend is among the top most stressful experiences a person can have. Friends are an important part of life and when you consider someone your best friend and they are no longer part of your life, it…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
We’ve all said it before, when in high school; when in college; into young adulthood: "Friends for Life." As a general rule, it’s probably a good idea. However, sometimes the situation changes. Sometimes, these changes aren’t for the better. Sometimes the changes are…
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Recently I ended a marriage that lasted over fifteen years. During that time I did not pay too much attention to trying to “look” beautiful, but now suddenly single and almost forty, beauty is a hot topic on my mind….
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
With so much advice out there on how many dysfunctional relationships there are, we need to be reminded to also see the good in the people around us. If you ponder in your mind a kindness you remember, a good…
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Modern innovations in cosmetics have made life much easier than those days of yore when pigments from the earth were ground to make products. But these modern changes also come with their drawbacks. Deodorants have become a convenient way to…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
Most of us want to be liked by others because to a very large extent, our success depends on our likability. Is it really possible to change and get people to like you? Or do you believe that your likability…
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Gabrielle Chanel was a captivating and determined woman, her career in the fashion industry had many hiccups along the way but sheer strength of character meant that her name is as popular today as it was way back when she…
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Mineral makeup is one of those things in the world of cosmetics that started off small and is now everywhere, with lots of different companies offering some form of mineral makeup and lots of companies who ONLY produce and sell…
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Boots 17 Trio Eye Shadow * WHAT IS IT * This is an eye shadow made by the Boots 17 range which happens to come with three colours when you buy it (hence the name Trio). You can buy various…
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Differentiating between love and lust is easy! Just ask yourself the following questions about your beloved and we will soon have the answer… * What are your partner’s best attributes? List the ten things you think you love or like…
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You might be surprised to hear that the lifespan of a bra depends on how you take care of it. Many women will just throw their bras in the washer, without giving a thought to how the washing machine may…
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An organic perfume is made from organic and natural substances. No synthetic chemicals are added to the perfume. Synthetic chemicals found in generic perfumes found in the market can cause allergic reactions to some people. Many have been known to…
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In the 1960’s it was the “maxi” dress. Long, falling almost to the floor (or sweeping it-depending on the style), it was often associated with hippies and counterculture. The maxi has been renamed the “town gown,” a day dress of…
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Love is shown, defined, and lived through all three-feelings, actions, and choices. It is complicated and so simple at the same time. It can be the most wonderful experience and the most horrible pain. It makes a person grow and…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
There is something good in everyone, and finding these qualities in a person sometimes requires looking past the surface and getting to know them better. Many times people form opinions about others without knowing anything about them, and when judging…
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The allure of cologne for men is, quite simply, women. Most men will do whatever it takes to draw the attentions of the fairer sex. Cologne is one of the easiest methods to accomplish this. The smart man will use…
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For those of you who are living with the remnants of a “pimpled youth”, laser acne scar removal may very well be the solution to revealing your buried beauty beneath the facial scarring you carry due to acne. Acne scar…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
When a person suffers a traumatic loss in their life, it teaches them how unstable the world truly is and things that they truly love and cherish can be lost. Individual who do not accept the cycle of gain and…
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Pimples do not just emerge on any ordinary person’s face. There are many people who also experience what is so called as body acne. The other parts of your body which pimples can appear include your shoulders, neck and even…
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July 24, 2015 Friends and Peers
A drama queen is an individual who always seem to overreact to situations in life, great or small, often creating mountains out of molehills. There may always seem to be some pressing dilemma in their lives that everyone around them…
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July 23, 2015 Friends and Peers
“You and me, we used to be together, everyday together, always. I really feel that I’m losing my best friend. I can’t believe this could be the end.” Does this song from the artist, No Doubt, seem familiar to you?…
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Finding the perfect fragrance for that fits “his” or “her” personality can be hard if you make it. But the following are perfumes and colognes that I’ve collected which are meant to suit most personalities well, the first half being…
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As an avid reader of fashion magazines since my teens, I have known about Nars Orgasm blush for many years. Orgasm was and still is a fashion magazine staple, getting mentioned regularly and winning “Best Blush” each and every time…
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