Ramadan calls for fashion accessories

Fashion accessories are important in supplementing one's garment. Fashion accessories add color, style and class to an outfit, and create a certain look.

 For years we have relied on pathan stalls at liberty or jinah supermarket for our fashion accessories. However many clothing designs companies are finally branching out into fashion accessories. But there is no match for a quite haven of specialist fashion accessories shop ‘Accessorize’, a sub of Monsoon Accessorize is one of UK's famous High Street Fashion Brands, right here in Pakistan.

 At Accessorize the product range consists of various fashion accessories for women and young girls; bags, purses, jewelry, hair accessories, lingerie, belts, shoes and lots more! This shop gives a whole new definition to fashion accessories trend.

 This Ramadan if you are too tired to venture out for a hectic shopping trip to liberty etc then Accessorize is the place to go. It is perfect for Ramadan shopping; located in a posh mall it is comfortable and relaxing. And it is a perfect stop for shopping for Ramadan parties. Nobody wants to dress heavy in this summer Ramadan, so it’s best to look classy with some pretty fashion accessories.

Glowing skin this Eid

Ramadan can be one tough month but to mark its end Muslims have Eid, a wonderful tradition of religious celebration. Even in Ramadan sociable Ramadan events like iftaars and sehris are at a peak. Nobody wants to turn up at a Ramadan event looking starved. In Ramadan looking our best till Eid seems impossible.

 Everyone knows a zillion beauty tips but in Ramadan it is so difficult to bother with all the preparation. Here is one easy way of keeping your glowing skin intact in Ramadan and for Eid.  Glowing skin is something that makes one stand out always, and glowing skin is what we need in Ramadan and for Eid.

 Fruit salad is a Ramadan must for everyone. While preparing it take a slice of banana mash it with lemon juice or don’t and rub it on your face. This will not only cleanse your face but will give you glowing skin. Do this everyday as religiously as you make your fruit salad and till Eid your glowing skin will be all everyone would be talking about.

 Glowing skin is a necessity that seems like a luxury to most. Throughout this Ramadan and on Eid let your glowing skin shine through.

Eyeshades complete Makeup

Eyes are the focal point of makeup because it’s the eyes that are the window to the soul after all. With the wide range of eyeshade colors available it is impossible to decide which one is your best choice.

 Fair skin should choose cooler eyeshades like grays and pinks. If you have a medium complexion, warmer colors of eyeshades will look great on you. If your skin tone is dark, choose cool or warm tones of eyeshades.

 Here are some eyeshades applying tips which will make your eyes stand out.
Don't match your eyeshade with your eyes or your clothes so that attention remains with your eyes and not your makeup!
For day makeup, base color and mascara are the only things you need to wear for eyes.
High quality powder eyeshades can be used wet for heavier application.
Lighter eyeshades help eyes look bigger while darker shades make eyes look smaller.
Neutral eyeshades like browns and beiges look natural while brighter eyeshades like blue and green is dramatic and artificial makeup.
Sweep a light or medium-tone eyeshade on the lid and slightly darker eyeshade above the eyes crease to downplay the brow bone.
To glamorize eyes for night outs, add shimmer to eyeshade makeup to highlight your eyes.
To lift up tired eyes extend the color from the outer corner of the lid upwards to give your eyes a feline shape.

Trends in shoes

Shoe trends this spring are sexy, feminine, and fun. Shoe fashion changes quickly because shoes are a broad canvas one can play on. Almost any kind of material or accessory can be used in making a shoe, so new styles are constantly being created. Printed fabric shoes are one of the hottest trends this season. Look for ultra-feminine floral, bright geometric patterns, and embroidered handicraft style shoes.

Square toes, crocodile skin, triple-buckles, and bohemian fringing shoes are just some of the things you might not have been expecting to come back into trend so soon and yet here they are. Stilettos are back. Well, it's not that they ever went anywhere - but they're once again dominating the runways, and that is to say that the chunky-heels revolution is (for the most part) over. Another shoe trend is a classic 80s comeback--the ankle bootie. A little less than a regular ankle boot, ankle booties usually just graze the top of the ankle bone and feature high heels.

Among the latest shoe trends are flip-flop sandals that are precisely more of informal footwear than official. They are commonly manufactured from materials such as foam, vinyl, rubber and other kinds of materials and some are flat or with block heels.

Studded boots are popular for fall and that trend will carry well into summer with studded shoes and sandals. Look for shoes embellished with metal studs, big buckles and shiny zippers.

Summer Ramadan calls for Home spa

With the heat hardly taking a break even when Ramadan is well on its way, we definitely need to get our pampering robes on even if once a week. A bit of pampering every once in a while will help you feel more balanced in your life and ready to face Ramadan head on.

 If not daily but definitely make a weekly pampering home spa routine to have you looking all pepped up for Eid. Here is what you got to do for home spa:
Clear out the tub clutter so you can relax during your home spa treatment
There is nothing like a pile of big fluffy luxurious towels smelling great for your home spa experience.
Invest in a plush bathrobe and nice slippers. This is a pampering must each time home spa.
Set the mood with music and aromatherapy candles in your home spa.
Get your spa treatments read; in your kitchen or from the market, whatever you refer for your home spa.
Put aside at least 20 or 30 minutes to fully enjoy your luxurious home spa.

Skin care in Ramadan (Tips)

Ramadan is a time of joy, self reflection and prayer. During Ramadan our whole diet cycle changes and therefore a lady while fasting, skin care shouldn’t be neglected. If you want healthy skin in Ramadan you need to nourish it a little more than usual. So don't forget to follow the 3 step daily skin care routine (Cleanse, Tone and Moisturize.) during Ramadan. Fasting is good for skin care as it treat skin diseases, because if the amount of water in the blood is reduced, the amount of water in the skin is also reduced. It increases the skin’s impermeability and resistance to bacterial disease. It reduces the extent of skin diseases that can spread over a large area of the body such as psoriasis. It reduces allergies and other skin problems hence Ramadan is good for skin care.

In Ramadan each day when you take your bath or shower, try to use warm water. Hot water dries out the skin. In Ramadan, try to limit your shower to fifteen minutes or less in the bath or shower for skin care. Avoid using harsh soaps for better skin care. Exfoliation is often overlooked when it comes to skin care, but it is an essential step to keep you looking young. Microdermabrasion, retinoid, and chemical peels are all great methods by which to exfoliate your skin by removing the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin so in Ramadan don’t neglect skin care.

Color your nails with love

This season nails are meant to be noticed! If you love to get a manicure pedicure then this is a great fashion and trends season for you.

This season, nail trends go to the extremes; from pretty nudes to edgy ebony, signaling the return of strong sophistication. Classic red, iridescent blue, soft pastel or bright orange are only some of the thousands of nail color shades available in matte, gloss and sparkle finish. Two-toned colors are also gaining favor with the beauty conscious day by day. Today’s nail trends fit very well with the fashion trends that are current this summer. Feminine floral is lovely with bright colored nails. Vibrant ethnic prints can only be complimented with these bright colored nails. You may think that too much glitter takes out the sophistication, but with this glitter nail polish, you are able to get both – sparkle and class. At the same time, you get an edgy, fierce, and modern look. Yes, silver nails are also the latest trend in nail polish. The light and the dark nail colors perfectly complemented each other and made for a funky yet surprisingly classy combination and are a trend to follow.

Black nail color was flying off of the shelves in the fall of 2008, continuing on into the winter of 2009. But right not is the time to lighten up just a bit. Look for navy blue nail color to be the newest, hottest, nail color trend this season

Home spa all the time

Spa is not a luxury every one can afford but it definitely is a healthy routine that can do well to everyone. Home spa is a good option to consider, but for the lazy it is best if home spa conditions are permanently incorporated in your lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle is a blessing that we reap from for a long time. In that healthy lifestyle a healthy atmosphere plays a crucial role.

Here are a few easy to follow ideas that keep your house relaxing, healthy haven it should be:
Mix about 6 drops of lavender, lemongrass, citronella oil and peppermint oil in one cup of water to prepare a room spray.
Mix together citronella oil, cedar wood oil, garlic and clothes freshener and put a couple of its drops in the collar of your artificial flowers without diluting it.
Mix together eucalyptus, thyme, rosemary, tea tree, and lemon oil and marjoram oil. To immune yourself and your family against colds, make a room spray by adding six drops of the preparation per cup of water or adding 4 to 9 drops of it in the water of a humidifier.
Mix together lemon, bergamot, lavender, sweet orange, and oregano oil and thyme oil and mix 8 drops of it in a liter of warm water to use a bathroom freshener.
Pour a few drops of undiluted peppermint oil and spearmint oil near the living areas, edges of the ceiling and other holes.

Atiqa O and the Designer Cosmetics

Atiqa Odho is a name popular in every household in Pakistan. Atiqa Odho is proving relentless in her pursuit for success. Atiqa Odho reminisces how she was a makeup artist when she got her big break as an actress. Now Atiqa Odho is all set to go back to her makeup beginnings. For Atiqa Odho it is time to make a difference in cosmetics, and has already realized her dream of launching her own cosmetics line.

Atiqa Odho cosmetics has been launched a while now. Odho’s Lipstick, with their perfume like packaging and accompanying red velvet pouches, it is luxury.

Atiqa Odho has been doing a makeover show too. Atiqa Odho Cosmetics specifically handle beauty / vanity related products for retail in Pakistan.

If you still haven’t given the Atiqa Odho brand a shot. It is a color cosmetic range that currently consists of makeup items only but it is our very own designer range. Go get Odho now.

Miracles of Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a drug of wonder whether it is used internally or externally. The juice, leaf or gel extracted from the Aloe Vera can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions or to soothe the intestinal system. Aloe Vera also provides anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving substances.

Aloe Vera is used for skin and it is a very good health drink. Aloe Vera is effective for treating wrinkles, stretch marks and pigmentation. If you rub Aloe Vera on your face it will decrease pigmentation and dark spots. Aloe Vera helps keep the skin firm and supple and aids in the treatment of acne too.  Dry or irritated skin, boils, even eczema, Aloe Vera can treat it all.  It is favorable for all kinds of skin. Aloe Vera is best for pimple treatment.

Aloe Vera is extremely nutrient-rich: it has 18 amino acids; B vitamins 1, 2, and 6, vitamin C, niacinamide, choline and the minerals calcium, iron, lecithin, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium and zinc and all these ingredients are a must for radiant skin.

You will look beautiful without any makeup with the use of Aloe Vera gel and this is what is called natural beauty! So instead of buying hundreds of dollars’ worth of beauty products, consider growing an Aloe Vera plant in your house.

Shoe shopping!

When it comes to style, do not forget that your shoes are equally being noticed. Shoes can literally make or break your style -- this cannot be stressed enough. If it’s been a while since you’ve been on a trend watch. Just a slight update in your shoes style will do wonders to your look.

With the merging of business casual in the workplace and beyond, there is a fine line between dressy and casual shoes. Many shoes can pass for both dressy and less formal occasions, and can go with everything from chinos and jeans to a suit.

Avoid overly square-toed shoes for it is so not the trend. The new shape is slightly more rounded and less extreme. This is particularly good if you’re on a budget The trend we are seeing especially at the start of this year are perforated designs… courtesy of everyone from Common Projects to Louis Vuitton. Patent materials (think SHINY!) are also very much in and look very cool with more casual shoes this season.

Suede shoes, usually known as something you'd wear in the winter, or wear while camping, are a trend this summer. They will be used mainly for the style factor, as they're becoming the trend.

This summer, we're seeing some brand new trends in summer shoes for both men and boys. The usual shoe styles like sandals are still popular in the heat-filled months, while shoes like slip-ons, suede, and boat shoes are making comebacks.

Clay mask miracle

Skin is dear to everyone and we all try or at least pretend to try looking after it. Here is a miracle which will help you to stay younger and looking fresher and lively even in the summers.

 Clay mask is said to give maximum benefit to skin especially oily for its deep cleansing properties. If you have oily sweaty skin here is a clay mask regime that could solve your problem.
Cedar wood and sandalwood oil- Mix 2-3 drops of these two oils and gently massage. This combination soothes weather affected skin, and is an excellent skin conditioner.
Face clay mask- Take the egg white. Mix 2 tablespoon clay, 1 tablespoon oats, 1 tablespoon cornflower and enough rose water to make a smooth paste. Add some oils. Mix well and apply to skin.


 With this clay mask cleansing routine in 20 minutes you will be enjoying your fresh, new, soft, oil-free skin.

 In addition for healthy skin you should make cleansing a habit. Wash more often with water and rinse not too harshly. Besides cleansing toners can be helpful too.

Color Contact Lenses are really hot today!

Color contact lenses are really hot today. They work better than any eye make-up, making your eyes truly stunning. If you need to wear corrective lenses, you can now do so in style, but these lenses can also be worn even if you have perfect vision. Color contact lenses provide wearers the unique ability to change their eye color at a moment's notice and provide a vivid and natural look.

The most popular color contact is blue. Many people with brown eyes dream of having blue eyes. Green is another favorite. Green eyes have always been considered a sign of sexuality; so many gray, blue and brown eyed people get green color contact lenses when they feel wild.

The color contact lenses also do not affect the natural color of wearer’s eyes. But men these days prefer colored contact lenses as they consider them as stylish fashion accessory. Many people also go for some wacky and flamboyant shades like blue, green, violet and grey. Certainly color contact lenses denotes higher style quotient as compared to colorless lenses. So don’t think much, just get a one that suits your style and need.

What’s on the hair?

Incorporating hair accessories into your wardrobe happens to be one of the best ways to define one’s personal style. Sometimes a fabulous hair accessory can make or break the outfit. Sometimes the finishing touch to an outfit that needs just a little bit of tweaking usually requires a hair accessory to complete the look.

Fashion icons like Victoria Beckham embrace a look with the D&G hair adornment headbands which she has been seen wearing about town. Designers are using luscious silk flowers, satin ribbons and vintage style trinkets and jewels to decorate their hair accessories.

Hair accessories which are scaling bigger, bolder and more ornate with sparkling Swarovski crystals, bows, beads, feathers and colors are in fashion. One of the most popular types of hair accessories right now are headbands. Headbands are definitely something that you will want to consider investing in.

Though the use of most of the hair accessories are for the purpose of every day usage but on special occasions we can see that those same hairdos and with the same type of hair accessories fashioned in a newly manner changes the total appearance and gives in a brand new style statement.

In hair accessories jewelry probably is the most used hair accessory because of the variety of different types of jewels, different styles, and sparkle that comes with using these hair items.

Also the uses of crystals are quite in fashion for the hair accessories. And one thing more, it is however noticed that the vintage hair accessories have their own kind of style statement and they obviously look gorgeous and have their very own glamour.

Funk up with Nail Art

Fashion has taken a major twist; style is not ordinary or only extra ordinary anymore either. It is more about what catches the eye; it is about the wow in your style. Nails contribute to the look just as everything else does. From nail polish it is time to move on to something funkier like nail art.

Spicing up your look is what style is all about. Nail art can be done professionally too but here are some easy do yourself nail art pointers.

 Get your material ready and sit down to style your hands with nail art. Give your nails a base coat. For nail art set your canvas the nail with a neutral color. After it has dried you are ready to let your creativity go wild. Use bold colors or patterns or tattoo designs. It is your nail! It is your nail art!

 Once, your nail art has dried, paint your nail with a clear shine or acrylic. And keep repainting this coat every few days to keep your nail art looking fresh.

 Nail art is not only for professionals, you can funk up your hands yourself now. Play around with colors and designs and let your nails speak out loud as well.

Oily skin hazard

Oily skin tends to produce an abundance of oil on the skin. Using water based products and moisturizer helps deal with the oily skin. Moisturizer gives your oily skin a more healthy and radiant complexion.

 When the weather is hot and sweaty, use only light makeup or no makeup at all on oily skin. And keep a moisturizer handy in summers.

 Remove makeup using cleansing milk; it not only removes the facial cosmetics, but also rids your face of excessive dirt. Make cleansing a habit especially before going to bed.

 It is crucial that oily skin be given a regular skin care routine with cleansing and moisturizer. Soon you will be looking younger than ever before.

 Oily skin doesn’t stay as oily with age. With age, skin starts to wrinkle. Oily skin generally ages slowly. So, don’t be upset if you have oily skin. Who knows, today’s curse can become tomorrow’s blessing.

Facial at home!

There’s nothing better than getting a professional facial, but they can be expensive. A basic home facial works on oily, dry and combination skin.

Daily skin & facial care makes us look more charming and beautiful. Facials are very beneficial for skin, as they give deep cleansing to your skin and bring a natural glow to your skin. Women all over the world like to do facials at least once in a month. After the age of 30, you should regularly do facials to keep your skin soft and young. By following some easy facial tips, you can look younger and more beautiful without spending too much of extra time and money.

 Start your skin care with cleansing. Get a cleanser that suits your skin type.
 Steaming hydrates and softens the skin. It will help to soften the plugs that cause whiteheads and blackheads.

Scrubs are very useful for removing the top layer of dead skin cells that make your complexion dull.
 Apply the mask, avoiding the areas around the eyes. Keep it on for 10-20 minutes or, according to the directions on the product. A couple of slices of cucumber to brighten up the eyes are optional but a great way of energizing the eye area. Rinse completely.
 Apply a soft moisturizer according to your skin type. Apply the lotion all over the face and neck avoiding the area around the eyes.

Clear Skin

Weight is undisputedly very difficult to keep tabs on, but what is even more difficult is to keep clear skin. Your face sometimes seems impossible to manage with clear skin seeming unattainable.

 You might go to bed with clear skin but you might wake up to find a huge pimple on your nose. This definitely doesn’t seem like a common problem when a pimple breaks out on your clear skin.

 Here is some good news there are some very easy ways to deal with your skin problems.
For clear skin wash your face twice a day with warm water and a mild soap made for people with acne.
Gently massage your face with circular motions. Scrubbing doesn’t get clear skin.
Over washing and scrubbing can cause clear skin to become irritated and get pimples.
Don't pop pimples. It's tempting, but here's why you shouldn't: Popping pimples can push infected material further into the skin, leading to more swelling and redness, and even scarring.
Avoid touching your face with your fingers no matter how tempting your clear skin feels.

Remove your makeup before you go to sleep for maintaining your clear skin.

Keep hair clean and out of your face to prevent additional dirt and oil from clogging your pores.
Clear skin needs protection from the sun.

Dressing Men’s feet

Same old boots or the same old joggers, BORING! Many guys are "sandal-phobic." Here is hoping with enough encouragement and the summer heat, they'll come around. There are some of the hottest sandal styles this summer. Get ready to bare your "soles" this summer, boys!

 Graduation parties, weddings and plenty of other formal occasions will be popping up for a lot of us this summer. Summer with its warmer weather lends itself to lots of evening events as well.

 So guys will want to reconsider the same old choice of the same old boring shoes.  Dressing well is not only about clothes now shoes are as important. Take a look at any man nearby who is wearing branded even maybe but one look at his feet and there won’t be any looks again. Summer comes with so many choices and so many sandal styles to pick from.

 This summer it is running around the backyard at a family get-together, or participating in more organized summer activities; or going to get a workout this summer, right shoes are vital.

 Finding great sandal styles, is not the battle it seems men have a lot of variety this summer with great summer sandal styles available at almost every shoe outlet. Summer's hottest clothing styles can now be accentuated with summer’s hottest sandal styles.

Luscious Cosmetics

Luscious Cosmetics was introduced in 2008 by Mehrbano Sethi and Nauman Gilani and has grown to offer a complete range of colour cosmetics, a revolutionary sun-protection product and beauty brushes. The range is constantly expanding and will soon include nail polish, skin care and cutting-edge beauty products in 2009.

So ladies if you are looking for a fresh makeup experience head to the Forum Mall and create your own style from Luscious’ easy-to-use formulas: – It’s all about putting the fun back into makeup!

Luscious Face Pressed Powder welcomes you to a world of gorgeous skin with a long lasting matte complexion that controls oil break-outs and never clogs pores! This incredibly silky powder keeps skin looking fresh and smooth all day!  

Luscious Face Whitening UV Base – The best sunscreen/sunblock in the market, this ultra-protective whitening fluid melts into skin from the very first application with its light weight texture, to deliver whitening results that speak for themselves! Providing broad spectrum UV protection with its SPF 35 formula, this oil-free whitening sun block also serves as a makeup primer and helps prevent dark spots and pigmentation - truly an all in one product! It protects the skin from damaging free-radicals caused by pollution and environmental hazards. The result is smooth skin that doesn’t need to be kept under wraps anymore!

Luscious Flawless Finish Foundation – The Luscious range of foundations has been expertly formulated for Pakistani skin tones and climate to ensure flawless coverage and give you the flawless complexion you’ve always wanted! Available in 5 shades, these liquid foundations are ideal for use day or night due to the light weight texture and buildable coverage.

 Luscious Super Moisturising Lipstick – The long-lasting formula enriched with Vitamin E and the super antioxidant Grape Seed Oil speaks for itself. It will never change colour or dry out, keeping lips moisturised and happy. We’ve added extra colour for great coverage. Luscious lipsticks are available in a wide array of full-coverage irresistible shades.

Luscious Lips Plumping Lip Gloss – So you think you’ve tried them all, well you haven’t seen anything till you’ve tried Lip Plumping glosses by Luscious! High-voltage shine with lip plumping mint extracts give you the perfect pout. Drenches lips in creamy moisturising heaven.

Luscious Eyes Eye shadow – Rich, creamy & blendable – giving intense colour that will never fade, Luscious Eye shadow lets you be a sultry siren with the sparkly green in misty or a play coy with the subtle shimmer-infused beige in moonbeam, so dare to experiment with your look – but never compromise on quality.

Luscious Blush – Prepare to get seriously addicted! Made with multi-toned pigments and light-reflecting shimmer, nothing brings a dull complexion to life like a sweep of Luscious Blush. It imparts a soft healthy glow to your face and blends like a dream.

Luscious Eyes Double Impact Mascara – Luscious Lash Double Impact Mascara creates thick, intense black lashes that go to extreme lengths! The show-stopping formula is smudge-proof and contains fibres to give your lashes dramatic length and mega volume. Flutter your lashes and let your eyes do the talking!

Catwalk Intense Liquid Eyeliner –   Finally a fool-proof liquid eyeliner! Smooth as silk and incredibly quick-drying, the unique precision-tip applicator ensures a quick and easy to control application. Perfect for lining and defining your eyes with rich, intense colour. Use it to subtly enhance your eyes with a fine line or create bold lines for runway glamour. Luscious Catwalk Eyeliner is waterproof, smudge-proof and free of eye irritants. The gentle formula is suitable for sensitive eyes and contact lens wearers.

Shoes for the season

Shoes and sandals in bright colors without a doubt; this season's hottest trend is brightly colored footwear. While yellow has been crowned the international color oranges, citrus greens, and bright pinks are also hot.You can't go wrong with anything that's brightly colored footwear.

 Here is giving you an overview of how not to go wrong with brightly colored footwear, shoes and sandals:
Shoes that combine big, bold areas of contrasting colors are hot this season.
Don't put your patent shoes and sandals away yet. The trend is still going strong, and a glossy finish is ideal for this season's brightly colored footwear styles.
If you're a fan of Roman-inspired shoes, you'll be glad to know that gladiator sandals are a bona fide trend this summer.
Platform sandals and shoes have been one of the hotter footwear trends for a couple of summers now, and they're still on this season's hit list.
If you're looking for evening shoes, you can almost always find something in silver or gold. But this season, metallic has moved out of the evening shoe department and onto every other form of footwear you can imagine.


 Whether they're high heels, flats, or something in between, sandals and shoes with sling back-straps are taking over this summer, which is great because they're less confining than pumps, and they keep your feet cooler on hot summer days.

The stretch marks nightmare

Pregnancy, rapid weight loss or gain can cause stretch marks on the skin. Both men and women can suffer with stretch marks, as a result. Dealing with stretch marks is bothersome and emotionally trying. As summer arrives, many worry about stretch marks appearing.

 Home remedies effectively deal with stretch marks. But to prevent stretch marks in a natural way, diet is also important. Foods high in Vitamins A, E and C can be very beneficial to preventing stretch marks. These important vitamins can be taken from the food you eat or via a vitamins supplement. Diet rich with vegetables and vitamins helps with stretch marks. This helps with skin elasticity and collagen growth. Losing weight slowly can be helpful when avoiding stretch marks as well.

You can also try home remedies such as following:
Mix one ounce of oil with seven drops of lavender and five drops of chamomile.
Apply cocoa butter and/ or elastin cream though out the body.
Virgin olive oil, aloe vera gel, liquid from 6 capsules of Vitamin E, liquid from 4 capsules of Vitamin A.

Smoke those eyes!

Smokey eyes have been a big style for quite awhile and there's no sign this particular trend is dying. The secret of this trend's popularity is that Smokey eyes make up can change your face dramatically, transforming the girl-next-door into a stylish diva. Smoking out your eyes has become a popular eye makeup procedure because it is simple to create and benefits all types of faces. Smoky eye makeup is essentially a makeup application that darkens the lids and highlights the brow bone.

Here we show you step-by-step make up instructions on how to get the perfect Smokey eye.
Prep the lid. The key to keeping eye shadow from melting into your eyelid crease as the day goes on is to kept eyelids oil-free.
Apply eyeliner. If you're going for a typical black, brown or gray Smokey eye
The key is to "smudge it." You can also apply a bit of eye shadow to get full smudge effect.
Apply light base color again; the key to a Smokey eye is pairing a lighter base with the darker hue.
Blend in darker color, but keep dark color below the crease. Now that you have the base and eyeliner on, it's time to get the Smokey eye effect.
Double check your make up Make sure eyes match and blend color with a Q-tip if need be.
Once you learn and master these smokey eye make up application and blending techniques, the transition will take you only a few minutes. You can then have irresistible-looking smokey eyes, even if they are not big or bright.

Choosing the right lip colour

Nowadays, with the huge lipstick range of brands, colors, and textures, we find it difficult to select products that suit us. Many women refuse to wear anything but the one or two lipsticks they are accustomed to using. It’s not hard to choose lipstick colors once you know one simple fact. All you need to know is whether your skin tones are “warm” or “cool”. Everyone is either warm or cool and it’s all about your facial color: blondes, brunettes and redheads can be either one.

"If I had to teach someone just one thing about lipstick color it would be this: Find a lipstick that looks good on your face when you are wearing absolutely no makeup." -- Bobbi Brown, "Beauty".
 Some tips to help choose the perfect lipstick color for you:

For everyday makeup, choose a lipstick color that corresponds to the natural color of your skin and hair. Keep lipstick color lighter for daytime and darker for night. A sheer, natural-looking lipstick color with a little shine also works well for day.

Always test for a lipstick’s color in broad and natural daylight before purchasing it.

Don’t feel shy to mix and try as mixing of various lipstick colors might bring about the desired color which complements your skin color and tone.

Blush flush

Rosy glow on flushed skin is a must this season. To achieve the luminous complexion with flushed skin it is suggested using a luminiser under and over foundation.

 Summer is the perfect time to highlight and brighten the blush in any flushed skin tone. Natural blush and very flushed skin is a Renee Zellweger trademark, not Bridget pants but her permanently flushed skin and that blush. Give your flushed skin the same rosy glow, whether it's with a stick, tint or powder.

 Rose-tinted lip and cheek blush stain is favored by style icon and gives a super sexy, glamorous flushed skin.

 Apply three dots of blush to cheeks and blend with fingertips; looks great on lips with a clear lip gloss, too.  For a softer look for even the palest of skins, try blush with slight shimmer to add radiance to the flushed skin look as well as a rosy glow. A flattering pink shade to brighten the rosy glow on skin

 A light workout will give you the healthy, flushed skin with rosy glow and pink blush that your makeup should mirror.

 Target your blush to all the right places. Keep blush to your cheekbones — across the full cheek — and away from your eyes. Start behind the laugh line, brushing downward and back toward the center of your ear. Then soften blunt edges with a makeup sponge.

 To take your blush from everyday to elegant, to dress up your healthy rosy glow for evening, add a blush that is a little on the brighter side, and wear it higher on your cheekbone.

Nail care

Scratch an itch. Strum a guitar. Peel an orange. Your fingernails come in handy all day long, but too much use -- or misuse -- can cause problems ranging from nasty fungal infections to brittle, broken nails. Because many nail disorders result from poor nail care, developing good nail habits today will help keep them healthy. The nail is made of a hard protein called keratin. A protein is one of the building blocks which make up the body. The nail care, help protect the ends of the fingers and toes from trauma and also help us pick up small objects.

Although plenty can go wrong with the nails, one of the most common complaints dermatologists hear is that fingernails are brittle, or easily broken. Fingernails can become brittle either because they are too dry, making them hard and easily cracked, or because they are too moist, which leaves them soft and prone to tearing.

For your nails to be healthy your diet should include a lot of fruits and raw vegetables so that they get the required vitamins, minerals and enzymes. Eating food that is rich in silicon like broccoli, fish and onions help in nail care. For nail care eat foods rich in biotins like whole grains. Drink plenty of water and other fruit juices for better nails. Food rich in zinc and vitamin B will strengthen your nails. Fresh carrot juice rich in calcium and phosphorous is perfect for strengthening nails.

Basic Nail Care
Wash hands with mild soap, using a nailbrush for nail care.
Soak the hands in warm water for a few minutes to soften the cuticles (the bits of skin at the bottom of the nails).
Very gently push back the cuticles if they are long and ragged.
Trim the nails to the same length.
File the ends of the nails to smooth them off.
If your hands are dry, apply some hand cream for nail care.

Skin care

Every woman wants to look beautiful, healthy and youthful. A daily and consistent skin care and hair care regimen will help every woman do just that. By following some easy homecare tips, you can look younger and more beautiful without spending too much of extra time and money. Making the best choices for our bodies, and ultimately our skin, is achieved through diet/ food, exercise, regular professional treatments, personalized homecare, and a healthy mental attitude. Before we start with the proper daily 4-step skincare routine, you'll need to know your skin type. How you care for your skin is utterly dependent on the type of skin you have: oily, normal/combination, dry, sensitive or sun- damaged. The best solutions for the skin care product are those made of natural ingredients or as we know that the natural skin care. Something like aloe vera, that is very famous between the people who concern about their skin. It’s named as one of the most effective natural skin care ever.

Here are a few simple skin care things you can do to ensure you’ll look your very best now and for years down the road.
Scrubs are very useful for removing the top layer of dead skin cells that make your complexion dull.
Moisturizer is a must for everyone, no matter which skin type you have. Even oily skin will benefit from moisturizers.
Go to bed at the same time each night and get up the same time each morning.
Bathe only once a day to minimize the possibility of depleting your skin’s moisture. Use lukewarm water (instead of extremely hot or cold water)
For skin care, do your facial at home once a week at least. There are several facial "recipes" out there.
Limit the use of soap to areas that develop an odor such as the armpits, and feet for better skin.

Hair washing with care

We have been hair washing all our lives. How could we go wrong with something like hair washing? However, we might be hair washing the wrong way and messing up hair care without actually knowing it.

What we should remember about hair care is that the individual strands of our hair, no matter how thick or strong it looks, is actually very delicate. Hair care says we cannot just tug and pull at it, or else it would break.

So, what is the right way of hair washing? The first thing you should do is to comb the tangles out of the hair before you wet it so the hair washing doesn’t worsen the tangles. And then, wet your hair thoroughly under the shower. You can use either warm or cold water if you like, but for best results, you can wet your hair with warm water to wash all the oil and dirt off. And then, you can rinse your hair with cold water afterwards to close the cuticles and add to the hair care.

Using gentle strokes of your fingertips apply the shampoo to your scalp. Take note to not at the ends of your hair, as the shampoo would dry your hair's ends and cause it to weaken and split. Also, do not mix your hair all over your head as you shampoo because it will get all tangled up. After this, rinse the shampoo off.

More often than not, we need to shampoo our hair for a second time. The purpose of the first shampoo is to clean the oil and dirt off; the second shampoo is supposed to let the shampoo treat our hair. So, repeat the process, but let the shampoo sit on for around a couple of minutes. Rinse the hair completely after this.

To get the excess water off your hair, just squeeze the water out. Do not pull or tug at the hair because the hair is at its most delicate when it is soaked. Apply a dollop of conditioner and apply it along the hairline, the nape and the ends of the hair. Pile your hair then inside a shower cap and let the conditioner stay there for around ten minutes. And then, rinse it off completely. Welcome to a perfect hair day!

Sultry Summer Eyes

Summer is definitely making its presence felt. Most of us are finding it hard to shine in the sun. Heat can run havoc on makeup leaving us looking melted down. Beautifully applied makeup on eyes is left dripping down our face.

 Summer or no summer most of us hate leaving our eyes blank without makeup so let’s not consider that as an option. However we can let summer compromise us into going a little easy on our eyes. Avoiding dark colors for eye shades is a better idea, since darker colors leave a more obvious trail when melting down. A sweep of light shadow and the upper lash line touched up a bit sounds just right eye makeup this summer. Skipping the eye liner and mascara for lower lashes is a recommendation since sweaty under eye will only waste all that makeup effort leaving you looking black-eyed. Kohl pencils are not summers, since they smudge no matter how reliable the brand. To add to this splash some water in your eyes this will not only give the mascara look but also makes you feel fresh.

 Don’t forget to set your summer eye makeup with light dusting of loose powder. This not only absorbs any moisture avoiding meltdown of your eye makeup but also gives you a fresher look for your day out. Last but not the least the very important sunglasses. A pair of sunglasses are not only perfectly chic summer accessory and a must have but also just the protection for your summer eye makeup and for your eyes as well!

Foot Spa: your pedicure done right!

Many people enjoy pampering themselves by getting a pedicure. With warmer weather people are more likely to show their soft feet with sandals and beach and pool visits. But not everyone wants to pay for a professional pedicure. You can do a pedicure yourself, any day at any hour. You can even give yourself other home foot spa treatments to enhance the experience as well.

 A pedicure is a great way to take your soft feet a step closer to being the ultimate silky, smooth and soft feet. It is tempting to run to a salon for a pedicure, if only for the sake of getting pampered. However, if you are on a tight budget or would just like to learn how to do pedicure right, you can easily give yourself a pedicure at home.

 There is nothing better than a pedicure; your feet feel soft, smooth and toes ready for sandals. I’m always amazed at just how great one little treatment can make me feel. It makes me wonder why we don’t take better care of ourselves at home.

 How often do you curl up on the couch to watch Grey's or CSI? Next time your favorite show is on, give yourself a foot spa at the same time! I promise you won't regret it. This will prolong your pedicure visits or maybe even cancel them out entirely and save money. Do as I sometimes do and get yourself a pair of happy soft feet with foot spa right in the comfort of your home.

 Soaking in warm water gives you soft feet; most of us know that but for a change try adding warm soy milk to the warm water. You will be redefining soft feet once you have tried this foot spa treatment. Then add sugar and oatmeal paste in the foot spa you are enjoying. Rubbing will help exfoliate and give you soft feet you will be going back to your personal foot spa for, every week. Rubbing moisturizer on your soft feet will just make them softer and smoother. Then as the cheery on top complete your foot spa with painting your toe nails with a double coat of your favorite color after you have filed.

The anti-ageing miracle fruit

Fruits are a powerful combination of nutrients and fiber. When it comes to selecting a different fruit to excite your taste buds, the exotic flavor of the sweet fruit papaya is one to consider. Although not as common as the fruits apple or orange, this fruit offers a pleasing taste and texture and numerous nutrients all on its own.

 The papaya fruit is slightly sweet, with a musky smell to it. This fruit is now mainly cultivated in the warm tropical parts of the world but can easily be found in many fruit markets.

 Fruits are helpful for staying younger n healthier especially the rejuvenating nutrients of fruit papaya. This fruit has proven essential in the control of premature ageing. This fruit helps digestion and by aiding digestion it helps our body retain all the right nutrients. Poor digestion leaves the body dehydrated and also in loss of precious nutrients. For those with digestion issues anti-ageing fight is a lost battle. Thus for people with digestion issues regular use of fruit papaya is the turning point in the climb back to good digestion, vitality and good health. This topped with proper functioning immune system perfect recipe for preserving nutrients n staying young.

 As a cleanser you can take a quarter pint (150ml) of papaya juice alternated each hour for twelve hours by the same amount of cucumber or green bean juice. This fruit loses some of the enzymes as it ripens so if you have the choice select the greener fruit. The skin of the fruit papaya is a first class external treatment for skin wounds and places that do not heal quickly. Rubbing raw fruit on ringworm patches prove beneficial for elimination of the fungal infection and it reduces the problem of itching.
 Raw fruit also helps in securing a proper flow of menstrual bleeding. With provision of right nutrients not only there’s less discomfort but anti-ageing is achieved yet again.

 Apart from ensuring colon and intestinal health, this fruit helps in improving cardiovascular health and protects all organs of body from the infliction of cancer.

 The best way to maximize the health benefits of fruit is to eat a diversity of fruits in a variety of colors since each fruit has its own unique nutritional advantages. In this blend Papaya gets overshadowed sometimes. But not anymore! Pimples are removed by rubbing the white pulp of raw papaya on the face. It brings luster to the face and removes wrinkles. A complete anti-ageing miracle, that is proof enough to pass the verdict on it as totally essential.

Trimming With Home Spa

In today's world image is everything. This cold reality can be dealt with only a little effort from us. At the lowest possible price home spa is your ultimate pampering, relaxing and rejuvenating tonic.

 Spa is considered not only for better physical well-being but now spa is being realized as a major boost for mental health too. You have to believe in yourself before you can expect others to really see you.  Part of this knowing how to love yourself can come from spa experience.  For some women they only need to look at their inner being to discover this sense of self worth.  For other women, they also need to feel good about themselves on the outside. Spa, spa meditation and weight loss spa, is for both sorts of women. And home spa is for everyone. Find out how you can look your best so that you can feel your best by discovering how the right clothing can make you appear thinner, taller, and younger and learn how you can give yourself beauty and anti-ageing treatments in your very own home spa, at only a percentage of the cost of a real spa.

 Trying out home spa ideas can help a great deal in refreshing you and that too without spending loads of money. For a home spa massage, you don't really require any special equipment like spa massage table. All you need is to use your creative imagination, to set the mood for relaxation and customized spa experience. Keep your cell phone off, while your spa treatment is going on and that’s a strict spa requirement. Put on some light soothing music to further enhance your relaxation and to make your spa as successful as you would like. Dim lights or candle lights are just perfect for the spa treatment.

 If you want to turn your home spa experience into even better use then turning your home spa into a weight loss spa is no biggie either. For weight loss spa benefits all you have to do is to turn your bathroom into your personal steam spa. Weight loss spa can be achieved either by adding hot water in the tub or turning your shower on to hot and standing under it for good fifteen minutes. This weight loss spa technique works just as well as any sauna spa in trimming you up and also relaxing your muscles.

 Smelling off your favorite flowers, lights dimmed walk into your personal spa. Your new home spa or weight loss spa will certainly become one of the favorite areas of your home and a good soak after a long day will become one of your most eagerly anticipated activities.

Dewy flawless look is the look for Spring 2009

Attention Ladies, with spring around the corner, make-up stylists have given their verdict for the ‘make-up tips for Spring 2009’. Let it be natural, keeping it dewy flawless skin with neutral colors to accentuate your looks. MAC artists prefer calling it hyper-luminous look, which gives the impression of humid and hot summer days.

 As easy as it sounds, this somewhat ‘un-made-up’ make up look is one had cannot be acquired effortlessly. Since, not everyone has a clear spotless skin, so getting the finest look is quite tricky.

 So, what is this dewy skin look anyway? Dewy skin looks faintly glossy and reflective. But, don’t get yourself confusing gleaming and glossy look with oily or sweaty look, or even too shimmery.

 If you are among the lucky few with a neat and clear skin, then there is not much fuss in learning the tips to conceal and highlight and yet give a natural shiny look. One the other hand, if you have a dry, oily or combination skin, then exfoliating, cleansing and moisturizing can help you get a healthy looking skin, before you proceed to the made-up flawless glowy look.

MAC artists prefer calling it hyper-luminous look, which gives the impression of humid and hot summer days. To get this perfect look, highlight the usual areas including brow bone, Cupid’s bow and cheek bones and add hints of highlighter flowing down the centre of your nose and forehead and Voila! there you have is a healthy shiny look of the season.

Fawad Khan And Mahira Khan PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week Collection 2012 By Umar Sayeed

Umar Sayeed enticed the audience with his luxurious bridal collection showcased at the day 4 of PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week 2011 – Day 4.

Mastering in the art of designing, Umar Sayeed Collection atPFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week 2011 - Day 4 was the much anticipated and soul capturing bridal collection.

Fashion designer Umar Sayeed exhibited his colorful palette ranging from elegant bridal lehengas to formal prêt a porter for women and a stunning collection of menswear. Each of the outfit showcased by Umar Sayeed at PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week 2011 – Day 4 was feverishly tailored and had a modern trendy fusion.

Long shirts paired with flowy lehengas, frocks, saris, and sherwanis had timeless embellishments and intricate details to lure the fashionables. Actor and model Fawad Khan and actress Mahira Khan Askari from drama serial “Humsafar” walked the fashion runway for Umar Sayeed wearing his Collection.

Umar Sayeed fashion show at PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week 2011 – Day 4 was styled by Ather Shahzad.