Saturday, April 28, 2007

Celebrities without makeup



I was shocked when seeing this video. I can't believe some of my idols are so ugly when they don't wear makeup. Now, we know that make up is so important in life. It can change totally the appearance of people. Therefore, do not be upset with your appearance. Be confident with yourself because famous people still look funny without makeup.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Make-up tips for oily skin

People who have oily skin, especially in T-zone area, may have some problems in doing make up. The oiliness will fade the foundation because we may keep using tissue papers to dry the oily area. Therefore, some people are so afraid of wearing make up, especially at night time party. However, it's not difficult for us to prevent this problem. Just follow these tips below and you will become more confident at the party.


1. Foundation: To keep the foundation last for the whole night, we should use make up base foundation before applying any foundation. Base foundation is not only help cover some defects but also make the powder stick well on the skin. Also use a brush to apply powder in the T-zone areas such as forehead, nose, chin, etc. Especially, we should use make up products with oil free.

2. Eyes: After applying liquid eyeliner or gel eyeliner, we should cover the eyelid with some powder to absorb oil. If we use eyeliner pencil, avoid using the one with wax because it's very easy to become dirty. For a good result, do not use eyeliner pencil contained wax in summer time. In addition, after applying waterproof mascara, we should use clear mascara on top.

3. Cheeks: Should use gel blush applying at the upper cheekbone areas for long lasting color.

4. Lips: Before using lipstick or lipgloss, we should use lipliner to define the lip shapes. Should use the color which matches with our nature lip color.

Generally, doing make up for a party at night does not require to do it dark. The natural beauty will never out-of-date. If you have a smooth skin, you just need to use moisturizer rather than using foundation and use natural colors for eyes, cheeks and lip.

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Half of the world follows them

It's not exaggerated when saying some female movie stars can affect the fashion styles of women all over the world. Many people consider those famous movie stars as their idols and want to become their copies. Have you ever hunted a dress similar to the one Nicole Kidman dressed up when she received the 2002 Oscar Award? This Australian actress as well as Katharine Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor , etc seem to have a big influence on fashion styles over the world. These famous ladies are not only known for their beauty, attraction but also for their talents.

Some fans love their idols so passionately that they can change themselves as a copy of some famous character they like. Ironically, many fans try to hunt the signatures of one of Hollywood movie stars who suddenly appears on the street; however, these crazy fans are sometimes so disappointed because of chasing a wrong people who wears a similar clothing with their idol.

Moreover, the curly blond hairstyle of Katharine, the attractive purple eyes of Elizabeth Taylor or a gorgeous blonde - Nicole Kidman were and are created a new style also called "mode". It's not surprised when people follow those modes in life.


Nicole Kidman Chanel commercial

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

The "Magic World" of Walt Disney

Most brides wish to be beautiful and splendid as a princess in their wedding. Now, their dreams will become a reality with Walt Disney's new bridal gowns collection. Walt Disney company and its fashion designer Kirstie Kelly introduce a new collection with 34 beautiful bridal gowns. Especially, this collection is so impressive because Kirstie Kelly creates her ideas from the characters in Walt Disney movies such as Cinderella, Snow White, Jasmine, Ariel and Belle.







Sunday, April 15, 2007

Finding balance - Practicing Yoga

Yoga is a valuable fitness activity which gives you many benefits such as improved muscle tone and strength, better balance and, of course, pretzel-like flexibility. This "mind-body exercise" has been the fitness buzzword for at least five years now and, according to recent statistics from the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, more than 11 million Americans currently are practicing yoga.

Researchers found that a 50- minute session of Hatha yoga burns 144 calories, equivalent to a slow walk, and provides no substantial aerobic benefit . As for Power yoga, it burns about 237 calories in 50 minutes and boosts heart rates to 62 percent of heartrate max (HRmax), providing just a mild aerobic workout.

Yoga is aimed to unite the mind, the body, and the spirit. Yogis view that the mind and the body are one, and that if given the right tools and taken to the right environment, it can find harmony and heal itself. Yoga, therefore, is considered therapeutic. It helps you become more aware of your body's posture, alignment and patterns of movement. It makes the body more flexible and helps you relax even in the midst of a stress stricken environment. This is one of the foremost reasons why people want to start Practicing Yoga - to feel fitter, be more energetic, be happier and peaceful.




Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Water: The Essence of Life













People who care for the most basic of skin concerns such as aging skin, dryness, and sensitivity to the more severe diseases of acne, rosacea, and skin cancer will face a common thread that runs through them all - WATER LOSS.

Water plays an important role in our body systems. When our cells are not fully hydrated, they cannot function at their optimal level. This leads too much of the tissue damage that we can call aging. For example, dehydrated skin is more likely to weaken and succumb to all sorts of ravages that leads to wrinkles, loss of elasticity, dryness, redness, and many other problems. This dehydration and deterioration of our cells can be due to a simple deficiency in our diets of vital cell-hydrating nutrients.

Many people believe that drinking eight, ten or more glasses of water a day is the answer to hydration, but it is not about drinking water. It's about getting water into the cells and keeping it there so that every cell can function to its full capacity. As we age, our bodies lose the ability to utilize water as they did when we were younger. Over time, our cells and the other areas of our bodies that need hydration break down and become unable to hold onto water, leaving them weakened and less effective. For example, a baby;s body weight is 75% water, with skin that is smooth and resilient. By middle age, the average male can contribute about 60% of his total weight to water, and the average female is 50%. So that, when we get older, we loose water inside our cells and tissue. As a result, skin becomes dry, thin and rough.

Therefore, besides drinking enough water, you need to repair the issues in your body that are loosing water. Eating the appropriate amount of cell hydrating and connective tissue building foods is the ultimate way to feed the skin. Taking a dietary supplement which contains glucosamine, amino acids, phosphatidylcholine and lecithin, antioxidants, fish oil, zinc and aloe vera on a daily basic will maintain the correct levels of nutrients in the body at all time. Moreover, you can also take herbal teas, vegetable broth, fruit juices and fresh fruit and vegetables counting toward your daily water intake.

Sunday, April 8, 2007

Vietnamese Tradditional Long Dress ( Ao Dai)

Beauty is an abstract word which have many definitions. People can define beauty in different ways depending on their looks. I think beauty is something that is not only shown by the outside appearance, but also shown by the inside. Therefore, to be considered as a beautiful and attractive lady, you have to combine both elements inside and outside. The outside appearance may reveal through the way you're taking care your skin, the way you're choosing make up, hair styles, and especially clothes. It doesn't mean that expensive clothing will make you look good. If you can choose clothes that are suitable to you, you're still beautiful.

In this post, I would like to introduce to you to Vietnamese Ao Dai. Like Japanese Kimono and Korean Hanbok, Ao Dai is one of several Vietnamese traditional customs. A lasting impression for any visitor to Viet Nam is the beauty of a woman dressed in her ao dai ( also called traditional long dress). The ao dai appears to flatter every figure. Its body-hugging top flows over wide trousers that brush the floor. Splits in the gown extend well above waist height and make it comfortable and easy to move in. Although virtually the whole body is swathed in soft flowing fabric, these splits give the odd glimpse of a bare midriff, making the outfit very sensual. Rapidly becoming the national costume for ladies, its development is actually very short compared to the country's history.

We wear Ao Dai not only on holidays but also daily. High school students wear white ao dais as their uniforms. In wedding parties, ao dais still are the first choice in traditional ceremonies. Today, ao dais are more concerned in designing and choosing materials. We love to introduce Ao dais to our foreign friends because through Ao dais, they can know more about our traditional cultures and customs.

Here are some pictures of women wearing Ao Dais. How nice they are!