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Beauty
on August 29, 2010
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You hear it on the news; it's written in magazines and newspaper articles: stress can make physical problems worse. Stress can exacerbate heart conditions, bring on strokes, or even cause panic or anxiety attacks for some people that are temporarily debilitating. While these health concerns are certainly something to be aware of, these are extremes and most people will not have a heart attack or suffer a stroke in their lifetime.
However, everyone experiences stress, and stress can cause physical issues in your skin as well. These are, of course, less dramatic or worrisome than some of the dangerous physical issues mentioned above, but for many people who try their best to look good, stress could be undermining their efforts.
Stress can cause skin to lose some of its moisture, which makes it look thin and dry, and can actually weaken skin to the point of it being more vulnerable to tearing and damage. You've probably noticed that when you don't get enough sleep, tossing and turning about the cost of daycare or car insurance, your eyes get dark circles and your skin may look gray or splotchy. Just like sleep is essential to a healthy beauty regime, de-stressing is a step that should be added to your routine in order to keep putting your absolute best face forward.
Try deep breathing before bed to increase circulation and calm your body down. Close your eyes, breathe soothing lavender for added aromatherapy benefits, and take deep, slow breaths. Feel your shoulders and back release their tension, feel your jaw loosen, and let your muscles rest. Relaxing yourself at least once a day will not only be good for your physical well-being, but will also keep that youthful radiance and beauty in your skin. The more stress you can eliminate, the easier you'll sleep and the healthier you'll look and feel.
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Fashion Tips
, Personal Style
on August 17, 2010
The thing to remember when buying clothes is that it is really a buyer's market right now. You only have to make sure that your strategy suits the type of store you are buying your clothes from.
For example, if you are in a discount store like Target or Kohl's, tell them what their competition is doing for their customers. This means collecting price data from other retailers, including those that sell clothes online. Or call Frucall for comparison service at 888-363-7822.
If you are at a single-brand store like Gap or New York & Company, you'll have to exert a bit of an effort. Visit the store once to find something you like. Go back about a week later and use the fact that what you're buying has been on the rack too long. The best time to visit a clothing store is on a weekday morning.
That way, there are fewer customers so the sales person or manager has more time to negotiate with you. Always start your negotiation at 10 to 15 percent lower than the lowest price you have already found.
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Fashion Tips
on August 10, 2010
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Art Institute of Portland
Heading back to school but don't have the money for a new wardrobe? Here are some tips to spruce up your outfits.
Being cool and trendy is all about personal style, not just about wearing the latest fashion. If you can't spring for a new outfit, make a new one from what you already have by being adventurous. Take two t-shirts and cut them down the side seam and around the collar. Then, take the front from one and the back from another and re-stitch. Two new t-shirts in mixed colors or patterns with very little work.
Using fabric glue, you can attach beads or crystals to a pair of jeans, or the back of a jacket. Make a picture out of multi-colored beads or just an unusual design. You can also use fabric ink and paint to paint a scene on a blouse or pair of shorts.
If these ideas don't grab you, why not buy some fabulous accessories in the sale or clearance section of your local stores and spruce up your outfits? You will know you have hit on a fashion trend when your friends ask where you bought your new cloths.
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Fashion Industry News
on July 24, 2010
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Playful patterns, contrasting color blocks and bright colors is the summer theme for the collection. The range included details such as frills and beads on a few of the swimwear items, adding to the overall style of the swimwear.
Fashion enthusiasts can grab a glimpse of the collection at Zimbio's website where they've selected the best from the collection.
The line by True Religion is in stores, although it does have a hefty price tag, shoppers can find similar designs and styles which will also be out in time for summer.
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Fashion Tips
on July 7, 2010
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My name's axel
Anne Klein is offering discounts for selected spring and summer apparel up to about 70%. Motherhood Maternity gives as much as 50 percent discounts on most items up to July 31. Most women's-only stores are offering big discounts this month because most women have cut down on spending on clothes to make way for the family budget. On top of that most of the clothing inventory this summer have been geared towards women rather than men.
But men are also about to get great deals from clothing stores. Eddie Bauer is giving out as much as 50 percent discounts up to July 11, for example. Calvin Klein is offering price cuts of up to 60 percent till July 14 and Diesel.com is cutting prices by half till July 16.
So if you really want to get great clothing deals, now is the time to buy!
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