Fashion Tips

Mix texture: pile on a bunch of different fabrics in one look (ribbed knit, snakeskin print, suede, silk, leather, fur, etc..) and it's super chic. You can opt to go bold with your color choices or keep them all in the same shade to make the texture mixing more subtle.

Does your eyeliner constantly crumble while putting it on? Leave it in the freezer for 15 minutes prior to applying your make up. It should glide along your lash line seamlessly after that.

If you're out of shaving cream, lather your legs with conditioner instead of soap. Conditioner will soften the hair on your legs making it easier to shave, and it will leave your skin feeling extra silky.

Apply a natural mask once per week by using a simple potato: finely grate 1 potato and apply to the area under your eyes. Leave it on for 15 minutes.

Along Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, Zinc and Vitamins B6, B12, E and C in particular, can improve symptoms of dry eyes.

Use a humidifier in your home during fall and winter seasons to keep the air moist. Also, stay away from cigarette smoke which tends to dry out your eyes.

In a bowl, blend together 1/4 cup of oat flour (ground uncooked oat), 2 tbsps. of unsweetened yogurt, and 1/4 of an avocado. Mix well and apply enough to cover your clean, dry face. Leave it on for 10 to 20 minutes then rinse with water and pat dry. Apply this mask once per day as needed.

Coffee stain teeth, and some food may cause stains that are harder to remove. Dark, sticky foods (especially when hot) can deeply penetrate the teeth, making more intense staining, such as: balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, tomato sauce, cranberry sauce and chocolate syrup. Barbecue sauce is one of the worst. Brush immediately after eating these types of foods.

Pretreat your bathing suit: before wearing it for the first time, treat it in mixture of water and vinegar to seal in the colors. Mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar with a quart of cool water and let your swimsuit soak in it for 20 to 30 minutes. The cold water will help the vinegar penetrate the fabric, sealing in the color.

Socks are important for the overall health of your feet. Not only do socks absorb moisture, but they are also used to help prevent rubbing shoes on the bare foot. Socks can also provide cushioning to pad the feet and help keep them warm.

Dresses will look great on many short women. If you opt for a form-fitting slim silhouette then this will make you look even taller. A knee length sheath dress is a great option for a petite frame as the tailored silhouette avoids unwanted bulk.

Mix together 1 tablespoon of plain YOGURT, 1 tablespoon raw HONEY and 1 teaspoon TURMERIC powder into a paste. Apply to your face and neck and leave for about 10 to 15 minutes. Then wash with cool water. Combine the healing, clarifying, and anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial effects of honey with pore cleansing and sebum balancing effects of turmeric and pH enhancing and lactic acid effects of yogurt into this pore cleanser.

Take a step back and look at the resulting shape. Your task is to visually lengthen your face, so choose glasses with dark frames. They narrow the face and bring its contours closer to an oval shape. To balance your facial proportions, choose a frame where the width is greater than the height

If you wear a white dress in the spring or summer, better options include natural toned or white sandals. If you choose to wear white in fall and winter, brown shoes still look better than black.

Perhaps the most popular place to spritz your perfume, your wrists can help trap your scent. Simply give a direct spray to either wrist, don't rub them together, this breaks the fragrance molecules down! Let the perfume dry down for a fragrance experience you'll be able to smell all day.

All you have to do is smile and push the bottom of your nose upwards with your index finger. This exercise helps to build muscles that are on the sides of your nose. For best results, perform this exercise 20 to 30 times a day.

First make an “O” shape with your mouth. Next, using your index fingers, gently push your nostrils halfway so that you can still breathe through your nose. Look up at the ceiling, and breathe out through your nose while flaring your nostrils. In order to see results, repeat this exercise multiple times a day.

People have different skin colors mainly because their melanocytes produce different amount and kinds of melanin. Differences in skin color are also attributed to differences in size and distribution of melanosomes in the skin. Melanocytes produce two types of melanin. Human skin color ranges in variety from the darkest brown to the lightest hues.

Close your eyes and rub them gently, as if tickling them, for 20 seconds. This reduces strain and provides instant release. Alternatively, rub your hands together and gently press the heels of your palms onto your closed eyes. The heat from your hands relaxes and soothes strained muscles.

If you have an apple shape body (slim lower body, carry weight around your middle), you will look fantastic in high-waisted flouncy skirts. Why? Because the waistband will hit at the smallest part of the torso and flare out over the stomach. Lastly, the short hemline will show off your legs.