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100 Best Dresses of the Decade

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Jennifer Lopez in Versace, 2000

WHERE 42nd Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

WHY WE LOVE IT "Her bravado is unbelievable. It’s funny because you want to tear the dress apart, yet when she showed up you couldn’t take your eyes off her."

Demi Moore in Donna Karan, 2001

WHERE Costume Institute Gala in New York City

WHY WE LOVE IT "There’s almost a deconstructed extravagance or luxury in this dress. The one shoulder gives it a goddess quality."

Jennifer Lopez in Alexander McQueen, 2002

WHERE MTV Video Music Awards in New York City
WHY WE LOVE IT "This was very 19th century swashbuckler. The big heavy locket and the curly hair make it a great look from top to bottom."

Kate Hudson in Valentino, 2003

WHERE 60th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles

WHY WE LOVE IT "This is one of my favorite Valentino dresses ever. It’s not what you’d expect on a red carpet because it’s so riveting and untamed. The vibrant colors evoked Kate’s free spirit."

Scarlett Johansson in Calvin Klein, 2004

WHERE Costume Institute Gala in New York City
WHY WE LOVE IT "It has the neckline that someone in the court of Versailles would've worn— pushed up just enough to make it irresistible."

Hilary Swank in Guy Laroche, 2005

WHERE 77th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles
WHY WE LOVE IT "This was a really smart move on Hilary’s part. There are few things sexier than a dress with a very high front and a low back. It’s a deliberate attention-getter."

Halle Berry in Diane Von Furstenberg, 2006

WHERE On the USS Kearsager to kick off Fleet Week in New York City
WHY WE LOVE IT "It looks fresh, simple and happy. I can’t imagine a woman putting this dress on and not being in a good mood."

Natalie Portman in Lanvin, 2007

WHERE Lower Manhattan Cultural Council's Annual Spring Benefit in New York City
WHY WE LOVE IT "It’s a perfect choice for a young actress who’s transitioning. It’s young but still very urban."

Penelope Cruz in Chanel

Haute Couture, 2008

WHERE 80th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles
WHY WE LOVE IT "She has a wonderful sense of balance. It's a big dramatic gown with a sort of frilliness in the middle."

Keira Knightley in Vera Wang, 2009

WHERE 81st Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles
WHY WE LOVE IT "It’s intricately draped and gathered then splashes out with just enough train. In this dress, a woman shows up on the red carpet a new-comer and walks away a star."

Source: instyle.com

How To Get Rid Of A Toothache

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Toothaches can be annoying, painful and downright distressing so anytime someone gets one the first thing they want to know is how I get rid of a toothache. After all, no one wants to lose sleep and be in pain. And nothing is worse then a pain in your head. Though there are a great many possible causes of toothaches, to the toothaches sufferer you could care less, all you want is a solution for the pain, you can find out the source later.

Of course, the top solution is to go and see a dentist. But not everyone can afford that or has the ability to drop what they are doing at that moment to run to a dentist and what happens if the toothache occurs at night? I don't know of any dentist I can call in the middle of the night to relieve my toothache, so instead we turn to other solutions.

To relieve your toothache, you can always try an over the counter anti-inflammatory or painkiller such as ibuprofen. It reduces swelling to the area and offers some pain relief so you may be able to sleep till the morning, when you can see a dentist. Another possibility would be a ice pack. Applied to the painful area you can reduce swelling and pain to give you a few more moments of time, before seeking dental attention. Try chewing gentle on a small onion. Some of the natural components to onions will help kill the bacteria in your mouth that could be causing your toothache and provide you with relief from the pain. Other prospective solutions could be Oragel or another topical area numbing product that you can purchase at your local drug store. Many drug stores are open all night so you should be able to seek this remedy no matter the hour. Of course, these are just possible solutions to alleviate your pain until you can seek dental attention to get to the possible cause of the toothache pain and relieve it permanently.

Getting rid of toothache pain doesn't have to be all that complicated. In case you do get toothaches you may want to keep one of the topical remedies on hand in your medicine cabinet; unless of course, you keep a regular stock of onions in your home. These techniques of course are just provided as tips to rid yourself of toothache pain, but it will only return unless you seek dental attention and get to the root of the pain.
Toothache pain can be the worse kind of pain. It makes you unable to eat, sleep, drink, concentrate, focus and for that matter enjoy anything at all. The worse part about it is its consistency. Its a slow steady throbbing pain that won't go away unless you use the proper remedies. Always keep in mind that no matter how severe your toothache may be, there is an always natural and medicated remedy that perform like magic and give you near instant results!

How to gaining weight

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People of all ages, men and women, are facing more pressure than ever to look perfect. The idea of beauty or masculinity provided by mainstream media is a bit biased toward thin or muscular people. However, there are a small percentage of people who have the opposite problem- they are TOO thin and cannot gain weight. In this article, you will learn how to put on pounds the healthy way, without gaining too much fat.

To gain weight, it’s all about mathematics. If you take in more calories than you expend through daily activities and exercise, you will gain weight. An average adult should get two thousand calories per day, but those wanting to gain weight should try to get between 3,000 and 3,500 calories per day. To do this, eat your three meals per day and add to them with snacks in between.

When you’re shopping for food, read labels closely. Look at the counts for various nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fat, protein, and calories. Even if you are trying to put on a few pounds, you still want to take in a moderate amount of saturated fat. Good choices are potatoes, whole-grain cereals, lean red meats, cheese and nuts. All of these sorts of food help you put on pounds without adding unnecessary body fat.

When selecting a drink- instead of choosing water, choose a caloric beverage like juice or milk. If you are old enough and you like the taste, you can enjoy an occasional glass of wine, beer, or a mixed drink. Drinking your calories is an easy (and tasty) way to get them in.

Being underweight can be as stressful, unhealthy, and embarrassing as being overweight. By eating good fats in healthy portions, reading labels, and drinking calorically dense beverages, you can add weight to your frame without gaining too much fat.

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2010-01-15T21:25:00.006-08:00

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2010-01-15T21:25:00.005-08:00

Hair loss is one of those natural phenomena we see more and more in older males as we go about our daily activities but it is becoming more noticeable in younger men and we see more thinning of hair in females than we did previously. Of course there are many physical, environmental and psychological reasons for such occurrence which can all be remedied but we will focus on local treatment that one can perform himself.

Just after one has had a bath, and is drying the scalp, you will see evidence of falling strands hair on the towel or in ones hands. Similarly after combing your hair there will be some hair present and those who are losing their hair are somewhat concerned about it. The experts will tell you that this falling of hair occurrence is necessary for the replacement of old hair by fresh stronger and healthier hair so we need to be concerned when it is too heavy a loss.

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How to Lose Weight Forever | Fat Loss Secrets

2010-01-15T21:25:00.001-08:00

Losing weight is an upheaval task and requires patience along with rigorous physical training. However, due the hectic life schedules and stressful life style, people are unable to take out time for physical activities and want to get rid of their extra weight with a snap of finger. However, thanks to the advancement of medical sciences that has made gastric bypass surgery for obesity a reality.

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2010-01-15T21:24:00.003-08:00

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Get Blake Lively's Smoky Eye Look

2009-11-26T02:20:00.000-08:00

Usually when I write a post about Blake Lively it's because I'm obsessing over her mermaid-like mane. Well, last night my girl hit up a swanky party for Chanel Fine Jewelry and while her hair looked good (I'm a big fan of casual ponytails paired with going-out clothes) it was her makeup that really caught my attention. She worked this really pretty shimmery smoky eye with soft peachy-pink lips and cheeks.

According to Chanel makeup artist Angela Levin, the look was inspired by the diamond camellia brooch that Blake wore on the red carpet (yeah, that thing is kind of hard to miss). "I wanted her eyes to be dark and sexy, but the rest of her face to be light and fresh," says Levin. Here's everything you need to know to recreate it on yourself (diamond amazingness sadly not included):

Face: I used Chanel Lift Lumiere Fluid Makeup in Beige all over her face and set it with Chanel Poudre Cristalline Translucent Powder. On her cheeks I dusted on Chanel Blush Duo in Tweed Rose.

Eyes: I used the bronze and sand shades from the Chanel Quadra Eye Shadow in Variations and Chanel Soft Touch Eyeshadow in Magic Night, a deep plum shade, to add dimension in the crease. I lined the upper and lower lashes with Chanel Long-Lasting Eyeliner in Black Shimmer. I finished the eyes with three coats of Chanel Inimitable Mascara in Noir-Black.

Lips: I created a soft pink lip with Chanel Rouge Allure in Mythic, a perfect nude shade, topped with a bit of Chanel Rouge Allure Laquer in Ming.

Age-Proof Your Makeup

2009-11-26T02:13:00.001-08:00

At last you've reached a point in your life when some things are certain: Listening to Beatles music will definitely lift your spirits; wearing the color blue will get you compliments; your husband will surely forget to pick up his dirty socks; and you will always feel prettier when you slick on your favorite poppy-red lipstick. Or so you thought. "As your facial features evolve, so should your makeup," says makeup artist Laura Geller, founder of the Laura Geller Beauty Ingenuity cosmetics line. "Once you hit your 40s, moisture and collagen levels go down and skin tone can become uneven, sallow, or red." As a result, the same colors and textures that were flattering at 35 may be aging you a decade later. And what works in your 40s may not in your 50s or 60s. What should you try instead? We asked beauty pros for their best no-fuss, turn-back-the-clock tricks and product picks.

Skin

1. Start Fresh

You notice: Your complexion looks duller, and the tone is uneven. The reason: Skin no longer sheds dead cells as quickly as it used to. "It's like having 10 layers of paint under your makeup," says New York City dermatologist Ellen Marmur, M.D., author of Simple Skin Beauty.

Key moves: Makeup takes better to freshly scrubbed, moisturized skin. "The colors and textures will always look more flattering on a smooth canvas," says makeup artist Jillian Dempsey, global creative director for Avon. To speed up cell turnover, keep a gentle exfoliator, such as Aveeno Positively Ageless Warming Scrub ($9, drugstores), in the shower. Or turn your favorite face cleanser into a scrub by mixing it with a teaspoon of baking soda, suggests celebrity makeup artist Brett Freedman. Follow moisturizer with a silicone-based foundation primer, which can smooth any surface unevenness so you'll need less makeup. Primer also gives makeup more staying power. Try Pixi Flawless Beauty Primer ($29, target.com).

2. Ace Your Base

You notice: Foundations and powders pool in the crevices, highlighting the wrinkles and large pores you're hoping to conceal.

Key moves: Look for a foundation with a touch of silicone (if you're not applying primer first). Try Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX Foundation SPF 15 ($38, sephora.com). "The silicone helps it move with skin and sit on top of fine lines," says Freedman. Apply foundation with a damp sponge, and press gently to keep it from sinking into creases, Dempsey advises. Use wrinkle-filling concealer on any still-bothersome lines. Try Avon Anew Wrinkle Zone Line Smoothing Duo ($12, avon.com), which pairs a lightweight concealer with a separate loose powder you dab on to hold the coverage in place.

Next: Learn how to disguise dark circles and play up your gorgeous eyes.

Eyes

3. Master Disguise

You notice: When you use enough concealer to cover up dark circles and puffiness, you end up looking like an owl.

Key moves: Apply foundation before concealer to mute dark circles and puffiness. "Foundation is less opaque than concealer and gives more uniform coverage," says Geller. Afterward, lightly dot a skin-matching concealer where you still see discoloration. It will blend in more easily over the base. Try E.L.F. Corrective Concealer ($3, eyeslipsface.com), a set of four mix-and-match colors that lets you create the exact shade you need.

4. Pencil It In

You notice: Due to looser skin, your once-flawless liner application now looks like an EKG tracing above your lashes.

Key moves: Line your top lids using a soft — but not too soft — pencil that won't tug at skin. Try Benefit Automatic Eyeliner Duo Pencil in Downtown Brown ($20, sephora.com). Or, wet the bristles of a liner brush and dip it into shadow. Then give a little tautness to the lid by gently pulling the corners back toward the temples, says Carmindy, a makeup artist and the creator of Sally Hansen Natural Beauty. Apply the liner in little dashes across the upper lashes, then connect the line with a smudger, cotton swab, or brush. Avoid thick bands of liner; they close up the eye area. "The tighter the liner hugs your lashes, the more bright-eyed you will look," says Geller.

5. Play with Shadow

You notice: Eye shadow disappears into your lid folds by midday, forming unflattering creases and exposing discoloration.

Key moves: Lid primer can even out the surface and lock in shadow. Consider one of the new two-in-one shadow-plus-base options, such as Too Faced Lock Down Ultimate Creaseless Cream Eye Shadow in Bedroom Eyes ($18.50, sephora.com), or buy a separate primer that goes under your favorite formula. Your shadow color should relate to your skin tone: Beige, taupe, and ivory are all good options once you hit your 40s. Neutrals with subtle — repeat, subtle — luminescence, such as Mark Making Eyes Eyeshadow Duo in Down to Earth ($6, meetmark.com) will have the most eye-brightening effect. Sweep the color up to the crease; you can always add more depth by placing a deeper shade directly in the crease.

6. Get Fringe Benefits

You notice: Putting thickening mascara on thinning lashes makes you look a little too Tammy Faye — not the effect you're after.

Key moves: Once you hit your 40s, you want your mascara to be more lengthening than volumizing, says makeup artist Sandy Linter, Lancôme's Beauty at Every Age expert; heavy, clumpy lashes are not youthful. Choose a formula that's also water-resistant to keep mascara from smudging and flaking. One splurge that delivers a flawless fringe: Lancôme Ôscillation Water-Resistant Mascara ($34, department stores). Mimic its battery-powered lash-lengthening and defining tricks by pressing your own mascara wand against the base of your lashes for a few extra seconds, then jiggling the brush back and forth as you draw it out to the tips. And always curl lashes first. "I'm shocked how many women don't take advantage of this eye-opening, younger-in-a-snap tool," says Freedman.

Next: More eye-opening makeup advice plus tips and tricks to enhance your cheeks and lips.

7. Support Your Arches

You notice: Your brow hairs are getting more sparse. "If you've been waxing your brows for years, the hairs may have simply stopped growing back," says Dr. Marmur.

Key moves: Counter thinning brows by shading them with a powder or sheer pencil one notch lighter than the hair (note: light blond or white arches should be made a touch darker instead). Try Mally Brow Beauty Brow Fix in Taupe ($25, qvc.com), a self-sharpening pencil infused with polymers that create volume and tame brows. But use pencils and powders sparingly: "You want to add definition to your features, but not that aging 'filled-in' look," notes Freedman.

Cheeks & Lips

8. Blush Easily

You notice: You brush on blush, as usual, to put natural-looking color in your cheeks — and end up with clownish streaks instead.

Key moves: Switch from a powder to a translucent cream blush to give you that lit-from-within effect. Opt for fresh pinks and peaches that restore your natural glow. They're often more sheer going on than they look in the package. Try CoverGirl & Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush in Lush Berry ($11, drugstores). "Anything see-through that blends into your skin is more youthful," says Carmindy. To avoid streaks, Dempsey suggests placing a dot of creamy color in the center of the apple of each cheek, then moving it in a circular motion with your fingers until it looks like a healthy flush.

9. Learn Your Lines

You notice: The etchings on and around your mouth grab your lipstick color, turning your smile into an aging hot spot.

Key moves: Matching your liner to your lipstick is the old-school approach — and it can age you. Colored pencils sometimes leave a telltale ring of liner after your lipstick is long gone. A more youthful approach: Define your lips with a clear or nude liner that's the same shade as your lips. Apply it around the perimeter, or over the entire mouth to fill lines. You'll get a slightly fuller effect by carefully placing the liner along the outermost border of your lips. Try Rimmel London Exaggerate Full Colour Lip Liner Definer in Natural ($6, drugstores).

10. Cue in to Color

You notice: Dark lipstick looks too severe because it emphasizes less-than-full lips.

Fashion

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Fashion is the style and custom prevalent at a given time. In its most common usage however, "fashion" describes the popular clothing style. Many fashions are popular in many cultures at any given time. Important is the idea that the course of design and fashion will change more rapidly than the culture as a whole. Fashion designers create and produce clothing articles.

The terms "fashionable" and "unfashionable" were employed to describe whether someone or something fits in with the current or even not so current, popular mode of expression. However, more so in the modern era items termed 'not so current' may indeed fit into the term 'Retro.' Retro fashion allows rule shifts, such as 'old is suddenly new,' thus fashionable. The term "fashion" is frequently used in a positive sense, as a synonym for glamour, beauty and style. In this sense, fashions are a sort of communal art, through which a culture examines its notions of beauty and goodness. The term "fashion" is also sometimes used in a negative sense, as a synonym for fads and trends, and materialism.

There exist a number of cities recognized as global fashion centers or fashion capitals. Fashion Weeks are held in these cities where designers exhibit their new clothing collections to audiences. The main five cities are Tokyo, London, Paris, Milan and New York - these five are renowned for their major influence on global fashion and are headquarters to the greatest fashion companies. Other cities, including Los Angeles, Berlin, Rome, Osaka, Toronto, New Delhi, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Dubai, São Paulo, Melbourne, Moscow, Madrid, Singapore, Seoul and Shanghai also hold fashion weeks and are better recognized every year.

Make Up And Cosmetics

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Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors, [hair sprays] and gels, deodorants, baby products, bath oils, bubble baths, bath salts, butters and many other types of products. Their use is widespread, especially among women in Western countries. A subset of cosmetics is called "make-up," which refers primarily to colored products intended to alter the user’s appearance. Many manufacturers distinguish between decorative cosmetics and care cosmetics.

The manufacture of cosmetics is currently dominated by a small number of multinational corporations that originated in the early 20th century, but the distribution and sale of cosmetics is spread among a wide range of different businesses. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which regulates cosmetics in the United States defines cosmetics as: "intended to be applied to the human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance without affecting the body's structure or functions." This broad definition includes, as well, any material intended for use as a component of a cosmetic product. The FDA specifically excludes soap from this category.

The fashion

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