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Friday, March 12, 2010

Black Desses Magic


Fashion-trends are cyclic in nature, the history of women's fashion has witnessed many trends coming in and fading away eventually. But there are some trends which not only survived beyond a certain time frame but reinvented themselves thereby becoming immortal.These classics are not mere designs but visions drafted with utmost purity and clarity in terms of design processes.

LITTLE BLACK DRESSES

The little black dress is a semi-formal evening wear outfit with simple cuts and short length originally made popular in the 1920s by veteran designer called Coco-Chanel.Projected by Chanel to be a long-lasting, versatile, affordable, and accessible to the widest market possible and in a neutral color.Through this paper we would be discussing the power of this sensuous outfit after all it doesnt happens everyday in the fashion world where a designs continued ubiquity is such that many refer to it by the abbreviation LBD.

HISTORY


Wearing the color black and mourning used to be occasions going hand in hand, black a neutral among other colors was always offered a step treatment, a subject of detest, something which everyone would like to avoid coming across.With painters painting black as evil, authors writing about the negativity associated with, it was nothing more then a symbol of fatality and casualty. For example the painting called Portrait of Madame X, by John Singer Sargent.First the world war-1 and next the deadly Spanish flu knocking the doors, many lifes were lost in Europe, as a result women appearing in black in public became a common site. To add to that since during the Victorian and the Edwardian ages, a widow was expected to wear several stages of mourning dress for at least two years.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Skin care in winter, Tips for hair care in winter, lip care in winter

Skin care in winter, Tips for hair care in winter, lip care in winter

During winter, the colder temperature and lower humid levels affect the condition of your skin and hair as well. Here are some simple and quick home remedies to protect you from crisp weather.
Facial mask or hair conditioner as natural moisturizers for skin care in winter.Make sure you always use a good hands cream after washing and drying your hands thoroughly. When outdoors, wear gloves that will also protect them and keep your skin soft. Maple syrup can be used as a facial mask or hair conditioner, and it’s one of the best natural moisturizers.

Tips on Lip care in winter

Avoid licking your lips, since that will cause your lips to crack and chap, if so happens, apply lip balm or use some Vaseline/petroleum jelly before going to bed.

Skin care in winter for dry skin

To keep away from dry skin, massage with your favorite oil – mustard/coconut, etc. then relax and enjoy the experience. Dry beans are rich resource of protein, potassium and iron.

Skin care in winter for face and body

Beans – finely ground until powder-like, make a great cleanser for your face and body.

Hair care in winter for bright hairs

Apply on your hair, mixed with water it helps remove residues from hairstyling products, making your hair clean and shiny all the time. In the winter months sun protection is very important, just as it is year-round. Chiller winds and low humidity are hard on your hair and using a rich, deep amla (gooseberry) based hair conditioner, is important to restore moisture in your hair.

Tips on skin care in winter

Using glycerin with rose water to attract moisture to your skin would be very effective. Tea Tree oil posses very strong antibacterial and antiviral qualities and it’s effortlessly absorbed by the skin. Citrus fruit – contains citric acid, which kill bacteria on the skin. Apply this on your skin or rinse your hair with lemon juice mixed with water if your hair is dull or tired. A lukewarm bath with oatmeal or baking soda will help relieve dryness and itchy skin. And lastly, drink plenty of water to keep your body and skin hydrated for your health. Baking soda, a common kitchen ingredient can be used as deodorant, bath powder, or tooth whitener.