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Womens News, Beauty Tips
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Toni & Guy: How to get catwalk curls |
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Getting the perfect curls can be a difficult task, but with a little bit of advice from a hair styling expert at Toni & Guy, you too could be sporting Hollywood style hair in no time.The catwalk shows for this year's spring/summer collections from top designers like Dior and Marc by Marc Jacobs were full of girls strutting down the runway with their hair in amazing 'dos, ranging from sleek waves to outrageous frizz. Indira Schauwecker, the international artistic director at TONI&GUY, said that the best way to begin is with wet hair, applying lots of volumising moose after ...
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Give your eyebrows a makeover for 2010 |
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Getting your eyebrows in perfect shape can be difficult, but with a little bit of expert advice you too can create the perfect salon-styled appearance at home. When shaping your brows, it is important to follow the simple rule that the perfect eyebrow shape is thicker at the inner corner than at the outer edge, the Sun has advised.The perfect brow length begins at each corner of the eye and a great tip to finding the right starting point is to hold a pencil at the edge of the eye. Brows should arch upwards, with the highest point about ...
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Lohan sports open blouse and trilby to Hollywood party |
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Actress Lindsay Lohan was spotted at a Hollywood launch party for a new sex toy recently, showing off plenty of flesh in an open blouse.Lohan, who became a teenage star following a string of hits culminating in Mean Girls, wore a black trilby and cropped jacket over the polka dot blouse cut down to her waist.She teamed this with black leggings and a pair of sparkling high heels for the event at West Hollywood club Voyeur.Lohan accessorised with a spider necklace and matching earrings and chose a natural pink shade for her lipstick.The 23-year-old actress is reportedly worried that an ...
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Natural makeup a key trend this year |
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Ditching heavy makeup in favour of more natural looks is set to be the big thing in beauty this year, according to one specialist.Throwing away the eyeliner and saying goodbye to plastic-looking lipgloss are important rules for anyone looking to get in on the new, natural look for makeup.Kirsty Jewson, beauty guru at Saks beauty salons, said that getting the base right is all-important to achieving a natural look.Nude eyes are also an easy way of letting your natural beauty shine through, with bright lipsticks a great way to create a strong yet subtle appearance. She also adivses that the ...
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Plump lips are 'the key to looking young' |
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Having plump lips is a vital way of keeping off the years and making your appearance look youthful, according to recent research. Stars like Scarlett Johansson and Angelina Jolie will remain looking youthful for many years to come, thanks to their full lips.Even women who have started to show signs of aging, such as wrinkles, will look young for longer than their friends with thin lips, a study by Unilever has found.But before you head out for collagen injections, the Times reported that the scientists said that it is mainly down to good genetics that some women have a better ...
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Ice cream shades 'huge for nails' this spring |
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Nails painted in tasty ice cream shades are set to be a key trend for this spring, according to one style expert. Heather Steele, head of marketing and product development with cosmetics brand nails inc, said that nails painted in the shades of the delicious dessert are going to be a key look this year.In tones slightly brighter than pastel shades, the colours will translate well onto nails, the fashionista said. "We've got some really gorgeous pistachio green type colours, muted lilacs and a gorgeous light blue coming out in the spring as well," Ms Steele added. Pretty hues seem ...
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How to look fab on Christmas party pics |
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After hunting round the shops find the perfect frock, then heading home to spend hours getting hair and makeup immaculate, nothing is worse than looking terrible in party photos. But, with these top tips from a celebrity photographer, looking as incredible as you feel in photos is a breeze.Jon Furniss has photographed of some of Hollywood's biggest names, so he knows a something about how to strike a pose.Speaking to the Mirror, he said that many stars have a signature pose, such as standing with hands on hips, which makes arms look slim and improves posture.To take inches off without ...
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Makeup predictions for 2010 |
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Makeup expert and writer Zara Rabinowicz has taken a peek at the trends that are set to be big next year - and gives the low-down on the best beauty styles.In 2010, makeup is set to be all about looking strong. Dramatic styles are set to take hold, as more definition is given to the eyes with heavy liner. False eyelashes are here to stay and will be worn both day and night, to give a striking appearance to your peepers, whatever the time of day. With the rise of the 1980s look in clothes, beauty is set to follow ...
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Shoes 'more memorable than first kisses' |
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We all know that shoes are something special, but for many women, it seems that they are even more important that they person they shared their first kiss with.Research carried out by storage firm tszuji found that 92 per cent of the women questioned can remember the first pair of fabulous footwear they splashed out on with their own cash. But, only 63 per cent said that they can recall the name of the first person they kissed, showing shoes are by far the closest thing to a girl's heart from a young age. And, while 96 per cent of ...
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Get flawless skin with beauty tips |
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Getting flawless skin can be a nightmare, but with a little help from professional makeup artist Linda Brown, getting a perfect complexion will be one less thing to stress about. In addition to making sure that skin is cleansed, tones and moisturised, primer is essential to ensure that foundation sits properly. This will mean that foundation will look faultless right the way through the night. Next, it is time to tackle any blemishes. A tiny touch of concealer will be enough to hide away little imperfections, but, for bigger issues, like dark circles under the eyes, it is important to ...
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How to get the perfect pout this Christmas |
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Benefit make-up artist Tasmeta Mistry has shared her advice on how to make sure your lips look kissable under the mistletoe all winter long.First of all, creating a base for the colour is essential, so apply a layer of concealer across the lips. Next, power is needed to make to make the lips matte. After this step, pick up lip liner and work it from the top outwards, before repeating on the bottom lips. Tasmeta gives her own bit of industry know-how by advising that people put a little bit of lip liner in the middle of lips too. Once ...
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Girls Aloud 'boost fake eyelash sales' |
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If Girls Aloud start a fashion trend, who are we to argue with it? So, when the fabulous fivesome launched their range of false eyelashes with Eyelure this year, it was always set to be a big hit. With everyone from Lady Gaga to supermodel Agyness Deyn sporting fluttery lashes, it was not going to be long before girls everywhere wanted to get the wide-eyed look themselves.Every year, girls in the UK shell out £10 million on giving their lashes a makeover, according to Superdrug.Jenni Middleton, editor of Professional Beauty magazine, said strip lashes are an easy way to add ...
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Most people can pull off the Twilight look, expert explains |
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Twilight fever is gripping the nation as New Moon hit the cinemas a few days ago - and more and more people are thinking about how to emulate that vampire look when they go for a night out.Luckily, celebrity makeup artist, Ariane Poole has a number of hints for those of you who have been inspired by Kristen Stewart, Ashley Greene, Elizabeth Reaser and the other stars of the films.She explained that most people can go for the look, meaning that if you are keen to vamp it up over Christmas, it should not be too much trouble."What you want ...
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How to get your feet ready for the Christmas party |
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As the Christmas party season gets into full swing, most people will be spending time making sure that they've got that perfect Cheryl Cole hairdo that is full of volume, or ensuring that their make-up is flawless.However, one part of your body that should never be neglected is your feet - and one expert has offered some hints and tips on how to make sure you tootsies look great over the festive season.Belinda Price from the Nailspa salon explained that you should never think about painting your toenails before you deal with overgrown cuticles and dry heels.So, start by exfoliating ...
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Cheryl Cole shows off her hair products |
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Cheryl Cole posted a picture of herself with her fists up on her Twitter account the other day, after her single Fight For This Love made it to number one in the charts.However, it wasn't the Girls Aloud star's mean glare or even the tattoo on her hand that got the attention of her fans - it was the huge stash of hair products in the background of the shot.The Daily Mail took a close look at the picture and identified the different brands that Cheryl goes for in order to keep her locks looking top notch when she's sat ...
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Great clothes 'give women pleasure and confidence' |
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Going out and shopping for the right jacket or the perfect dress can give women can give a woman confidence, as well as being an entertaining excursion, according to a fashion expert.Not everyone can afford to burn through money at the most expensive stores every day in the way that Paris Hilton might, but buying the right piece of clothing for the right price is great.Caryn Franklin, a fashion and beauty expert due to appear at the Clothes Show Live in Birmingham in December, claimed that a great piece of clothing can ensure that a women gives a good account ...
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Look "chic and elegant" with a bun in your hair this Christmas |
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Every year Christmas seems to arrive quicker and quicker.Of course, 2009 has been no exception and with the festive season looming on the horizon, you may be keeping your eyes peeled for that perfect sparkly outfit.As well as dressing to impress, you will undoubtedly want to get your hair and makeup looking great and to ensure you tick all the boxes when it comes to keeping up with the latest trends, a classic up-do is the way forward.This is according to Cos Sakkas, international artistic director at Toni & Guy, who said that a bun "never fails to impress for ...
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The Fitness Revolution That Will be Televised |
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HUDDERSFIELD, England, August 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The fight against obesity has stepped up a gear with the
launch of the UK's first dedicated health and fitness channel bringing
exercise classes into the nation's living rooms.
Fitness TV, which launched this week (4th August 2009), will
feature an ever-changing timetable of workouts from some of the country's top
instructors, as well as general programmes offering health and nutrition
tips.
Aimed at everyone from businessmen and busy working mums to
children and pensioners, the channel's bosses hope to drive down obesity by
removing the excuses often given for not taking regular exercise.
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Beauty Expert Reveals Help for "Slummy Mummies" |
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LONDON, July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- With so many celebrity mums losing their baby weight and looking glam
within weeks of giving birth, there is more pressure than ever on the rest of
us to look good after having kids.
A recent GMTV survey revealed that 73% of new mums find themselves
spending less time on their appearance since becoming mothers. Looking good
surrounded by nappies may seem like a dream, but as elite semi-permanent
make-up artist Debra Robson Lawrence reveals, the "yummy mummies" have a
secret tip! Semi-permanent make-up!
Debra Robson-Lawrence a make up artist with the UK's leading
Semi-Permanent Make up clinic in London's ...
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Horoscopes for July 2009 |
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Aries:
Look out for disputes until July 5th and then communication will become clearer. Don’t jump to any early conclusions!
Taurus:
You will feel plenty of passion and careless acts as sparks fly this month up until the 12th when things will calm down. July will bring you career or social opportunities.
Gemini:
July could be really hot for you as the planet of love, Venus, will enter your sign. You will have a magnetism that will irresistible.
Cancer:
It is advisable not to start a relationships as July will bring you frustrations, temptations and impossible wishes.
Leo:
This will be ...
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Summer Holiday Healthy Diet Tips |
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Today we will be focusing on maintaining a healthy diet in time for your summer holiday, may it be Cornwall or St. Lucia! However you must remember that while cutting some things out of your diet, such as crisps and chocolate may seem easy at the start, as you go on temptations may be difficult and allowing yourself a little treat now and then is not the worst thing to happen!
Your daily calorie intake should be around 1940 calories a day for women and 2550 for men. Remember that there are different factors that you need to take ...
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Horoscopes for June 2009 |
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Catch up on your stars with your horoscopes for June 2009.
Aries:
You will be wishing to acquire possessions in order to sort out your nest, but remember don’t go crazy with your impulse buying! There’s no harm in spending your hard earned cash on a few luxury items though!
Taurus:
Filled with energy you have the powers of attraction on your side. Watch out for a new job offer that may come your way.
Gemini:
You require some rest and time for reflection this month and you may find yourself re-evaluating parts of your life. Prepare solid plans for ...
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Get That Summer Body |
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With the summer fast approaching you may be thinking about how to tone, slim down and look fabulous in your bikini.
Exercise.
It’s important to be consistent with your exercise and set yourself realistic goals otherwise you could find yourself burnt out at the end of the week. For the first few weeks, why not start with exercising at least three times a week. If running doesn’t appeal to you, swimming can help to tone up your whole body including your arms. Everything counts, so use any opportunity in your daily lifestyle to exercise, from walking to the shop, stairs ...
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