Sat, 07/30/2011 by Karen | Posted in: Just For Fun
Tags: fashion
I’ve been feeling kinda chunky and bloated all day long (damn you, PMS!) and came this close to wearing sweats and a tank top to my BFF’s baby shower this afternoon, but I didn’t want to break any unwritten party etiquette rules like “Thou shalt not wear stretchy pants to events celebrating major life changes,” or anything like that, so I nixed the idea, as tempting as it was.
Instead, I pulled out one of my favorite dresses, a black cotton strapless A-line I picked up years ago at Gap.
I 
how forgiving it is. Ah, sweet, wonderful A-line… Fitted at the top, it gradually widens toward the hem to form the shape of a capital letter A. They’re one of my favorite cuts — so great if you’re trying to disguise your tum and/or bum but still want to show a little bit of shape.
I think the black makes it a little more slimming, too, and the color never really goes out of style.
Here I’m dressing it up with some Chanel-inspired accessories from Forever 21, an ivory lace sweater and black wedges. I considered dressing it down with a denim jacket, hoops and flip-flops but decided against it this time around.
Dress — Gap (it was years ago…)Sweater — Nordstrom (I found it in the junior’s section)Shoes — Franco Sarto (I’m not sure if they still carry these…)Necklace — Forever 21 (check the store for availability)Purse — Kate Spade (check the store for availability)
What’s your favorite flattering/forgiving outfit or dress?
Well, my Giant Pet Hair Roller and I bid you adieu (this dress picks up cat fur like crazy!). See you after the shower, hopefully with some loot from the games. 
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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The skin and beauty tips I mentioned in my previous post are not enough if you want to completely look younger. What about your hands, hair and skin? So let’s not waste time and learn about the rest.
Hair – As we age our hair gets thinner. What to do? Use certain tricks. Do your best to lift your hair and to add volume. Hot rollers or perm are a great option.
If you want your skin to look younger and smoother, eat salmon. It contains all the necessary nutrients and protein essential for healthy skin. It also contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which will not only fight effectively the wrinkles, but will also keep the skin plump.
Heels – When you are young it doesn’t really matter how much you have walked and how thick layers of skin your walking has caused to the heels. But when you are already getting older, the possibility you will regain those soft heeles is also getting less. You can’t regain, but you can take certain measures: soak your feet in hot water. Your skin will become moist and you’ll be able to remove the skin by scrubbing with a pumice stone.
I hope you’ll consider my skin and beauty tips and will always look younger than the years count in your age.
Shannon Tweed, Janice Dickinson, Nicole Kidman, Amy Fisher, Lindsay Lohan, Donatella Versace, Liv Tyler, Nikki Cox, Paris Hilton, and Keira Knightley — these are all beautiful women who model or act. What else do they have in common? How about lip cosmetic surgery, done with injectable material like Restylane, fat grafts, or implants. Who gets the injections and why do they feel they need them?
There are many types of lip cosmetic surgery available and I advise you to do your research and understand the procedures available. The most important thing is to find a plastic surgeon with experience in lip cosmetic surgery. Some procedures are simple injections, which are the most popular because the results are immediate and there is no recuperation time. Some of the procedures such as lifts take longer and there is some recuperation time, perhaps as long as three weeks.
Under eye cosmetic surgery is different for a couple of reasons. Many surgeries on the eye are for skin that actually droops causing vision problems, but the majority are for cosmetic reasons. Skin gets puffy as we age and droops and causes black circles under the eye.
I hate myself every time I look into the mirror. I don’t hate my face, don’t get me wrong. I hate what I see on my body and what’s called cellulite. There is hardly any woman who doesn’t know what cellulite is, so I don’t want to spend time on defining it. Instead let’s see whether you and I can find the best skin care and get rid of it or no. But first let’s understand one thing — cellulite doesn’t develop among women who gained or failed to work out their weight. Every woman is at risk of developing it.
However, there are factors you can control. Let’s not forget that cellulite cannot be prevented, but your lifestyle can affect the appearance. For best skin care avoid fluid retention, inactivity, excess body fat, yo-yo effect and a high-carbohydrate diet.
Still a few years ago men were not equally conscious about their looks as women. If they used to talk about their looks, grooming or their hair style, it was considered as a topic of laughter. Things have definitely changed now. Now you are a part of modernization. Just think how many times you have tried to look like attractive men?
When you are over with the washing process, comb your hair in a very gentle way removing all the frizzes and tangles. Use a wide toothed comb. Another thing to consider in mens hair styling tips is to comb the hair down.