Tuesday, July 22, 2008

How to cleverly disguise cellulite when you can't get rid of it

Many women are so called the "fashion victim" nowsadays. They even overlook if the style is suitable for them or not. It can either expose your flaws or make you more confident. It can also cleverly disguise or minimize your cellulite problem.

Here are some tips for you to disguise your cellulite:
1) Avoid wearing Flats or Ankle straps shoes . Wear heels or wedges as it can make your legs appear much longer.

2)Learn from the celebrities, they wear heels with thigh skimming dark tailor pants or well fitting jeans but definitely not skinny that end about 2.5cm below the ankle. This will hides cellulite and make your legs appear longer too.

3) Wear nice accessories or V neck top that can draw away the attention from those thighs.

4) Wear skirts with A Line cut, this cut make hips and thighs appear slimmer. Avoid wearing mini skirts or tight skirts. A line cut skirt should end below the knees, this will make everything look thinner than they are.

So next time, if you do not have enough time to get rid of your cellulite, you should know what you can do. :)

Monday, July 21, 2008

What are the healthy way to BBQ and prevent carcinogens?

To prevent consuming too much of carcinogens which is a likely killer to our health. We can change the cooking methods like Oven Roasting and Baking. Although Oven roasting and baking still produce HCA but it is definitely much lesser than Barbequeing.

Here are some healthy way to BBQ.....
- Marinate the meat with marinades high in cancer fighting antioxidants such as lemon or lime juice. It can help to reduce HCA by over 90 percent.
- Choose lean cut meat instead of the fatter parts.
- Trim off fat before cooking
- Having less processed meat such as luncheon meat, sausages or hamburger patties.
- You can grill your meat by placing an aluminium foil below, this will keep the smok away from the heat which can produce higher HCA
- Avoid eating burnt parts of the meat.
- Eat BBQ meat with cucumbers.

There are no reasons for you to give up barbequing, then why not have it healthily? :)

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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

What are carcinogens?

Carcinogens are substances that have been directly linked to cancer. It has been known to faciliate the growth of cancer. This kind of substance is found on barbequed, burnt or overcooked food.

Carcinogens such as Heterocyclic Amines (HCA) are produced under high temperature when a chemical reaction occurs between amino acids and creatine found in meats. It can cause stomach, colorectal, pancreatic and breast cancer.

Production of HCA is not only confined to BBQ beef or chicken. It also happen on BBQ pork and fish as well.

How are we going to prevent the risk of getting cancer?
Find out how you can have your barbeque healthy and prevent carcinogens

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

How To Apply Lipstick - Tips To Make Your Lips Gorgeous

Applying nice lip colours is not about just rubbing your lipstick across the lips. To make your lips look gorgeous, there are actually tips to make the lipstick color last longer. Essential stuffs on how to apply lipstick color.

You need:
1) Lip Brush
2) Lip Balm
3) Lip Liner
4) Lip Gloss
5) Lip Stick
6) Lip Moisturiser or Vaseline
7) Tissues

Instruction:
1) Apply your lip with some lip moisturiser.
2) Use the Lip Liner to define your lip shape first.
3) Use your lip brush to fill in the colors to your lips. Open your mouth slightly and brush in the color from the center of the upper lip. Remember to fill the edges of your lips as well.
4) Blot your lips GENTLY on a piece of tissue. Please do not blot too hard to remove the color.
5) Brush a second coat of the lip color. This is to make the color last longer.
6) Brush your lip gloss for a shiny finish.

Now you should be able to know the right ways on how to apply lipstick. Try it!

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Monday, July 14, 2008

How To Choose A Lipstick Colour



Having the right lipstick colours can make you look fresher. It depend very much on your skin tone. Choosing the right shades can enhance your features and make you look better.

How to choose a lipstick colour?

Lipstick colour for Fair Skin:
- Suitable to go for sweet series colour like light pink, peach, light orange.
I would suggest you to add abit of lipgloss to enhance the colour, making your lips more pout.
Lipstick colour for Dark Skin:
-Suitable to go for plum , brown or wine colour.
Dark Skin tone are suitable to have the medium or darker series, go for matte finished instead of frosty type. Avoid applying bright cherry red colour, it will make you look like a clown.
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