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- Career Woman's Fashion - Business Trip Capsule Wardrobe - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Janice WeeFirst impressions always count. Especially in a work environment. Bosses often gauge whether or not you can do the job by the way you look. By the way you carry yourself. How many promotions have gone to people who are average in terms of competency but who look impressive? How many brilliant ...
Views: 4014(7 votes) - Anti Aging Supplements - What You Must Know - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Janice WeeHumans today are a pill-popping species. Can't sleep? Pop a sleeping pill. Aches and pains? Take some painkillers. Depressed? Take anti-depressant pills. Caught a cold? Take more pills. See lines appearing on your face? Pop in an anti aging pill. Makes sense, right? But can anti aging ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - Beat The Signs Of Aging in 7 Steps. - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2007 from Janice Wee1. Make exercise part of your daily life. You lose musche mass and bone density as you grow older. Weight bearing exercises like stair climbing, working out with weights, hiking and even joggin build your bone density. All forms of exercise build your muscle mass. Take lots of leafy green ...
Views: 1128(1 vote) - Slimming Secrets From The Kitchen - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2005 from Janice WeeTo get a svelte figure, start in the kitchen. To lose weight, you just have to consume less calories than you burn. That means, eat less calories, exercise more For a food lover, the dieting part is tough. Exercise is easy, using thestairs instead of the elevator, getting off a stop or two ...
Views: 966(1 vote) - 5 Tips On Maximizing The Space In Your Hostel Room - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2007 from Janice WeeWhether you have a room to yourself or are sharing a room with your friend, here are ways you can make the most of your hostel space. 1. Pare Down Your Wardrobe. Bring only what you need into your hostel room. Sort through your intended wardrobe and only bring the best. For example, you can ...
Views: 5768(1 vote) - 8 Ways To Beat The Flu Bug - by Submitted on May 02, 2008 from Janice WeeGot an important presentation coming up? Don't want to miss an important date because of flu which everyone around you seems to have? What can you do to beat the flu bug? Antibiotics aren't going to work on influenza as that is caused by a virus. Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses. So what ...
Views: 1696(1 vote) - 3 Steps To An Affordable New Party Wardrobe - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2007 from Janice WeeSomething Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue. That old rhyme holds the key to a brand new party wardrobe that keeps you with the trends yet which helps you stay within a tight budget. Soon, it would be party season. Christmas, year end parties, weddings and new year parties ...
Views: 1063 - 3 Steps To Summer Makeup - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2007 from Janice WeeSummer demands fuss free makeup. A naturally pretty look that would not streak when you sweat. Something that is low maintainence and which looks great on the beach. The trouble is, that carefree, nude makeup look is a lot harder to achieve than a painted face. How do you use makeup and look ...
Views: 1415 - 3 Things To Do If You Are Constipated - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Janice WeeAre you constipated? Sitting on the toilet bowl, pushing so hard that piles come out is no joke. Feeling bloated yet unable to move your bowels isn't pleasant either. So what can you do about constipation? 1. Flush your bowels Drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated and ensure your ...
Views: 2666 - 4 Myths And Truths About Wool - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Janice Wee1. Heat and water shrink wool. Fact or fiction? You know how it is. That wool sweater fitted you perfectly before you put it in the wash. Hot soapy water got rid of the dirt. But now, that sweater is far too tight. Did you gain weight or did the sweater shrink? The truth is, wool felts, not ...
Views: 4639 - 4 Popular Ways To Lose Weight Fast - What You Should Know Before You Start Dieting - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Janice WeeHow would you like to drop ten pounds? Anyone can do it. You do need discipline and motivation to lose weight. But losing weight fast? How much time have you got? 1 month? 7 days? Before I begin, I would like to warn you that if you lose weight fast, you are likely to regain back the ...
Views: 1169 - 4 Things You Must Know About Summer Skincare - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Janice Wee1. Summer skin behaves differently from winter skin. As temperatures rise the way they always do in summer, skin gets oilier. What works in the cold winter months will wreak havoc on summer skin. Winter calls for hydrating skincare, to seal in the moisture and protect you from the harsh, dry, ...
Views: 1320 - 5 Fashion Stylist Essentials In Your Purse - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Janice WeeGoing for a party? Bring a coin purse with you. That little purse, small enough to fit into your pocket or into a gorgeous but tiny clutch or handbag. That small purse may be able to hold all you need to look great. When you travel or sleep over at a relative's home or a friend's house, that ...
Views: 4019 - 5 Money Saving Ideas For Wedding Anniversary Parties - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2007 from Janice WeeWhether you are sending out 50th anniversary invitations to everyone you know or are having a private party to celebrate your 1st wedding anniversary, here are some tips to help you save costs. 1. Organizing the party. Do you really need to hire a party planner? Cut costs by getting a close pal ...
Views: 1383 - 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy Imitation Jewelry - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2007 from Janice WeeBefore you buy jewelry, ask yourself these questions. Who are you buying the jewelry for? If you are buying them for yourself, ask yourself why are you buying jewelry. If you want to buy jewelry as an investment, then yes, go for the best quality diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds you can ...
Views: 1255 - 5 Steps To A Bikini-Worthy Body - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Janice WeeHow can you look great in your bikini? You need a great figure, a toned body, a good bustline and tan skin which sounds near possible, or is it? You'd be surprised how much you can do with your natural assets. With hard work, discipline and a clear plan, you can look fabulous in your ...
Views: 1815 - 5 Steps To Sexy Summer Feet - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Janice WeeWhen summer comes and the heat builds up, will you ditch your boots for airy sandals? Will you go barefoot on the beach or by the pool side, especially when you intend to swim? Are you feet up to it? Looks-wise, that is. Beautiful feet aren't defined by your shoe size, but by the condition of ...
Views: 1677 - 7 Eye Makeup Tips For A Romantic Date - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2007 from Janice WeeRomance is in the air. So what are you wearing for your date? A sexy dress with a plunging neckline? Jeans and a pretty top? A feminine dress that his mom might approve? How about your makeup? You could look more stunning than ever with the right makeup. Now what would be appropriate for the ...
Views: 2446 - 7 Insomnia Remedies - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Janice WeeCan't sleep? Does counting sheep even help? Here are 7 remedies you could try to help you sleep. 1. Drink a cup of chamomile tea before you go to bed. Chamomile is soothing. It works on the nervous system and the digestive system. Hence, it is useful for colic, and for relieving stress and ...
Views: 1229 - 7 Running Tips - How To Lose Weight And Beat Depression - by Submitted on May 05, 2007 from Janice WeeWhat to drug addicts and some runners have in common? Addiction to the high that comes with their fix. Did you know that endorphins were discovered in the 1970s when scientists were researching drug addiction. They discovered that the brain manufactures chemicals that are even more potent ...
Views: 1045 - 7 Tips For Successful Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2007 from Janice WeeAny mother can breastfeed her child. It takes effort, determination, good nutrition, plenty of water and sufficient rest. These 7 tips address how you can tackle some of the problems you might face with breastfeeding. 1. Use a hot towel. If breasts are congested, soak a towel in hot water ...
Views: 1138 - Aloe Vera For Natural First Aid - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Janice WeeAloe vera is an amazing herb. It heals the skin. Every hospital should have large aloe vera plants in the burn ward to treat patients with. The way aloe vera speeds up skin healing after a burn is amazing. Likewise, every home should have aloe vera plants in the kitchen where burns are likely to ...
Views: 1852 - Beauty Survival Tips For Summer - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2007 from Janice WeeSummer demands a different beauty regime from the rest of the year. If you go to the beach, you need to protect your hair and your skin from the salt from the sea spray and hot sun. Going swimming or for water play in the pool? Chlorine would wreak havoc on hair and skin alike if you don't take ...
Views: 1112 - Birthstone Jewelry - The Perfect Birthday Gifts For Women - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Janice WeeWhat do you give someone you want to impress for her birthday? Whether it is the woman you want to marry, your mother or your beloved kid sister, you can't go wrong with jewelry. All women love shiny things. Precious jewelry that catches her eye would certainly get her vote. It could be an ...
Views: 1823 - Dieting The Frugal Way - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Janice WeeDo any of these sound familiar? 1. Your favourite jeans does not fit anymore. You can't even zip it up. 2. Busy body relatives think you are pregnant. But you are not. 3. Your doctor tsk tsks at your weight. 4. The dresses you love would look amazing on you only if you lose ten pounds. The ...
Views: 1007 - Fall 2007 to Winter 2008 Fashion Decision : Pants Or Skirt - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2007 from Janice WeeWhich should you get? Pants or skirts Both are versatile wardrobe staples and can really stretch your existing wardrobe. A new skirt or a new pair of pants, when paired with your existing tops give you a whole new wardrobe of outfits. Skirts are considered more feminine. Imagine a skirt ...
Views: 1105 - Fall Fashion For The College - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Janice WeeIt is back to school time. Have you got everything you need for the new school term? Books? Stationery? Clothing? Based on the fashion shows for Fall 2007 to Winter 2007, black is big, so is color and some neutrals. The hourglass shape is hot. Patent leather in jackets are popular as are ...
Views: 1093 - First-Time Mother's Guide To Preparing For Your Baby - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Janice WeeAre you going to be a first time mom? Giving birth to your first child might seem a little intimidating at first, but some advanced preparations would make it a lot easier. Go for pre-natal classes. They would help a lot. Breathing exercises during labor would help you manage the pain and stop ...
Views: 2367 - Frugal Beauty Tricks With Lipstick - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2007 from Janice WeeWhat do you do with a melted lipstick? Isn't it a shame when your favourite lipstick melts in the summer heat. Rather than throw it, recycle it. Scrape out its contents with a clean lip brush or tiny spatula and transfer it to a small jar. You can still use it with the help of a lip brush. No ...
Views: 1350 - Healthy Weight Loss Tips - In Time For Christmas - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Janice WeeHow much weight did you put on from the Thanksgiving dinner? How much more have you gained from eating the left overs? Soon after the Thanksgiving feast come all the Christmas parties and year end parties. You know those parties where everyone is dressed to kill and you get to wear fabulous ...
Views: 1118 - How To Apply Eye Makeup - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2007 from Janice WeeEye makeup might seem intimidating to apply. For example, how do you get that smoky eyes look without looking as if you received to black eyes in a fist fight? Get it right and you'll smoulder. Get it wrong and you look like you are in bad need of first aid. The same basic steps are used when ...
Views: 2326 - How To Care For Your Skin While On A Budget - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Janice WeeWith money, you can buy virtually anything. Even beautiful skin. You've probably heard about the legendary La Mer. The rich and famous clamour after that miracle cream. Then there is the myriad of beauty procedures like botox, dermabrasion and chemical peels which are available at the ...
Views: 1134 - How To Do A Home Facial - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2007 from Janice WeeIn the old days, all the facial skincare you needed was a bar of soap, a face towel and some clean water. Nowadays, you need a cleanser, toner and scrub to clean your face. Here's how you can deep cleanse your skin and get your skin glowing again. 1. Wash your hands with soap and water. 2a. ...
Views: 1335 - How To Make Earrings Out Of Ice Cream Sticks - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2005 from Janice WeeCan you make earrings from ice cream sticks? That was the challenge a friend was gave me. Back then as a student, I would make jewelry out of anything that caught my attention. A worn out tubing from an old sewing machine. A broken plastic stick. Shells. Paper clips. These would be transformed ...
Views: 2094 - How To Pop A Pimple - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2007 from Janice WeeIn the first place, should you pop a pimple? There is always the danger of spreading the infection. Yet when you go for a facial, part of the facial, especially for someone who suffers from acne, is the very painful extraction. Let's go through what happens with a professional acne ...
Views: 1246 - How To Prevent Cataract Blindness - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Janice WeeThe relationship between sunlight and skin cancer is well known. Which is why any smart person would apply a sunblock before sun exposure. That way, you need not pay a hefty price for your love for the sunny outdoors. While sunblock protects your skin, sunglasses protect the eyes. Sunglasses ...
Views: 1872 - How To Prevent Getting Wrinkles Before Your Time - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2007 from Janice Wee1. Avoid the sun or at least use a sunscreen during the day. UV Rays age your skin. Sunning yourself is the surest way to get wrinkles before your time. 2. Quit smoking. Smoking ages you. A smoker has more wrinkles than a non smoker of the same age. Take a look at a heavy smoker in her forties ...
Views: 1079 - How To Stay In Shape In Spite Of The Party Season - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Janice WeeYou worked your butt off to lose those inches. Now, all the rich food from one party to another threatens to make you gain back the flab. So what do you do? For one thing, make time to exercise. The day after each feast, run an extra mile or two. Push yourself harder in your workout to burn ...
Views: 932 - How To Use Aloe Vera, The Miracle Plant - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Janice WeeAloe vera has a way of healing the skin beautifully. It treats everything from burns to pimples. Every hospital should have aloe vera plants in the burn ward. It is excellent for treating burns. Every kitchen should have that hardy plant. You don't need to live in a desert to grow that cactus. ...
Views: 16626 - Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas - Gift You Can Make Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Janice WeeWhat are you giving your family members ones this Christmas? You could give dad a golf set, mom a diamond necklace, the kids the latest video games, your newly married sister a new apartment, your favourite aunt a mink coat.. if you have the cash. What if you don't? Nothing beats home made ...
Views: 2327 - Makeup Styles For The Party Season - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2007 from Janice WeeGoing for a Christmas party, a new year party or a birthday party? How are you going to do your makeup? A look at the models on the catwalks of some of the more flamboyant fashion shows reminds one of a cross between Tinkerbell and Xena, the warrior princess. You know, Amazonian height but with ...
Views: 1337 - Pilates Exercise - The Hundred - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2007 from Janice WeePilates flattens and firms the tummy and gives you a tighter bottom. It helps improve posture and strengthens your spine. At the same time, your muscles gain strength but not bulk. The Hundred is a classic exercise that starts off a pilates workout. Here's how it is done. The first exercises ...
Views: 890 - Small Room Decorating Tips - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Janice WeeIs your room cramped? If you feel claustrophobic, or if it is basically too small for your liking, the first thing you might want to look at are your living habits? Are papers lying around? Are the table tops piled high with miscellaneous clutter? The first thing you should do in a cramped ...
Views: 1018 - Small Room Decorating Tips - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Janice WeeIs your room cramped? If you feel claustrophobic, or if it is basically too small for your liking, the first thing you might want to look at are your living habits? Are papers lying around? Are the table tops piled high with miscellaneous clutter? The first thing you should do in a cramped ...
Views: 1758 - Spring/Summer 2008 Fashion For Plus Size Women - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Janice WeeOn the surface, spring and summer 2008 fashion is a nightmare for plus size women. All those frills and ruffles, tiers and flares and voluminous skirts make a woman look twice her size. Those dresses with tiers from top to bottom are enough to send a grown plus size woman running in the ...
Views: 1672 - The Truth About Scents And Your Sexuality - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Janice WeeWhat attracts a woman to a man? Is it his physique? Hmm. That could be a factor. Or is it his dynamic personality? Or can it be what her nose says about him? Literally. Chemistry. That elusive thing that so many seek in that special relationship. The warm fuzzy feeling a woman might feel ...
Views: 1600 - The Truth About Smoking And Beauty - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Janice WeeMovies and TV often portray a sultry woman as a chain smoker. Smoking was a way they showed sex appeal. Rita Hayworth was often pictured with a cigarette in hand. Sharon Stone in Basic Instinct smoked like a chimney in that famous interrogation scene. Bad girls that men went crazy over smoked. ...
Views: 2692 - The Truth About Thermal Insulation - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Janice WeeThermal insulation is basically insulation to reduce the flow of heat. It keeps hot things hot and cold things cold. Insulation is basically anything that conducts heat slowly. Heat is a form of energy and travels from hot to cold. Pretty much like water might flow from high places to low ...
Views: 1683 - Top 3 Vacation Tips For Women : Travel Light In Style - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Janice WeeNo need to worry about exceeding the luggage limit when you travel if you bring only the bare necessities. No need to travel like a monk. You can dress very well and look perfect at all times, right out of the suitcase. The trick lies in careful planning. Tip #1. Plan Your Wardrobe Do you ...
Views: 1803 - Top 4 Perfumes For Health - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2008 from Janice WeeFragrance is more than just smelling good. Scents are more than aesthetic. They enhance your health and well being. Here are 4 such fragrances to look out for. 1. Lavender During the plague, lavender flowers were worn to keep the germs away. One might brush that off as superstition, but in ...
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