Love Relationships
I do not believe in the standard idea of what true love may be, or that it even exists. There may have been a time when I could have believed in it, but most young women are often trained somehow…
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Author Archive: Carol Shaw-Sutton
Should Couples Live together before getting Married – No
September 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
I am surprised myself that I am voting “no” on this because I am not old-fashioned, in fact, I’m pretty progressive and liberal in many regards; however, let’s analyse this situation as it pertains to reality, not as a fantasy,…
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Perfume Brand Reviews Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab Bpal
Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab (known as BPAL) produces scents with a “dark, romantic Gothic tone.” I looked over their website and found it to be very imaginative and aesthetically pleasing, with many references to literature and art that I personally…
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Should Underweight Models be Banned from Participating in Runway Fashion Shows – Yes
I will be fair in backing up my judgement of why underweight models should be banned from modeling and/or runway fashion shows. First of all, either extreme of weight is not only unhealthy, but also unsightly, and modeling is a…
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Astrological Guidelines for Clothing Fashions
It is said that every astrological sign has its distinct characteristics, but remember that in addition to one’s basic sun sign, you should also consider the moon sign, the rising sign, and any house or sign that houses two or…
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Makeup Tips for Photogenic looks
Professional makeup artists know that subtlety does not work for photo shoots. I take photographs in my spare time and have also applied make-up for photography. It took a long time for me to learn that “the natural look” in…
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Comparing Designer Beauty Products with Nichedrugstore Beauty Brands
Most high end beauty products have about the same ingredient content as drugstore brands; for instance, L’Oreal also owns Lancome, and I have heard that most makeup artists use L’Oreal instead. The only products which are probably better, but in…
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Product Reviews Mirror Mirror Lip Gloss by too Faced
Too Faced cosmetics is very glamorous and high-end and has some really innovative products. What I like best about Too Faced cosmetics, besides the high quality of the makeup itself, is that it’s touted as being tested only on celebrities,…
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The best under Eye Concealers
The best under eye concealer is Vincent Long Creme Concealer. It comes in several different shades: light, medium, dark, and amber. By the way, it is recommended that one choose a colour that is one shade lighter than your own….
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How to Make your Eyes look Bigger
I suppose it would be a disadvantage to make eyes that are already too large appear even more so, as this can be a deterrent to one’s beauty. Eyes that are too large and appear disproportioned are just as unbalanced…
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Makeup for Men Marketing Folly or about Time
Why shouldn’t men wear makeup? It’s not all about looking pretty. Makeup can be used to make the skin look more even, less spotty and blotchy, and can also cover up acne or acne marks and scars to some extent….
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How to Put on Foundation
It is often said by professional makeup artists that the best way to apply foundation is with a large foundation brush. Others will tell you that it’s best to warm up the foundation in your palm and apply it that…
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The best way to even Skin Tone
Achieving a more balanced and even skin tone starts with very basic care. Wash your face twice a day with the appropriate cleanser for your skin type (dry or oily, or else combination skin). This will be followed up by…
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Top 10 Lip Glosses Worldwide
I’m not going to spoon feed you a list of lip glosses that are “popular” and have already been written about in the same beauty magazines endlessly, because the popularity of any makeup can change according to demographics or location….
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Are Women more Attractive without Makeup on – No
I would have to be a bold-faced liar to say that women look better without makeup on. Even though I think that beauty pageants are sexist, and don’t think there should be just one standard of beauty, I do think…
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If you can only have one Lipstick or Lip Gloss – Lip gloss
The more I use lip gloss, the more I seem to stop using lipstick. First of all, most lipstick tends to be drying and uncomfortable. When you don’t have the time to exfoliate and condition your lips constantly (most of…
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Can Low Carb Diets help Reducing Acne – No
I highly doubt that a low-carb diet would help with acne problems due to the fact that the typical protein-rich diet based on animal products, especially meat, milk, and rich cheeses, is quite greasy and full of cholesterol and “bad…
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Body Image why do Women try so Hard
I subscribe to several womens’ magazines because I’m a voracious reader and utterly curious. It seems lately that all of the womens’ magazines and teen magazines, are confusing people. Like, okay, one moment they say you’ve got to try this…
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Pamper yourself at Home for a Night on the Town
What doesn’t a woman love more than a relaxing day of pampering and primping? Most of us are just so dead tired from working and alternatively busy with to-do lists that we forget to take care of ourselves. As a…
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Ultimate Guide to Growing Healthy Long Hair
I have very long hair. It used to be past my waist but that got to be a little too high-maintenance so I gave it a slightly more updated look and had it trimmed to the middle of the back….
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Product Reviews Frederik Fekkai Hair Products
Frederic Fekkai’s products, compared to a myriad of other do-nothing or average to below average hair products, are truly worth the price. For example, Frederic Fekkai’s Glossing Cream is, in my opinion, a miracle product. Period. I was first introduced…
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Ways to get that Healthy Shiny Head of Hair you always Wanted
It was a recent fashion magazine that remarked on John Frieda’s line of products for different hair colours. I wanted to try the Color Glaze for brunettes, but as I had already ordered the Logona Umber hair colour, I decided…
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What Defines Beauty
March 21, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
What is beauty? Is it a state of being? Is it certain characteristics that stand out, like a certain hair colour or perfectly symmetrical features? Is is classical beauty, as we believe the Greeks praised in their aesthetics? Let’s analyse…
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Understanding the Physical Competition between Women
March 21, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
Women compare themselves with other women out of fear. Fear is good in some cases, it stops us from doing dangerous things on the highway. It makes us aware of the consequences of our actions if we were to engage…
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Do Designer Watches Justify the Price Tags Attached to them – No
I can understand the fascination with designer watches up to a point. I used to have a Dior watch that I eventually sold on ebay because I needed money during college but it was hardly as expensive as some of…
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Sunscreen the best Lifetime Beauty Investment
January 20, 2015 Skin and Body
I know a lot of people love the sun and its warmth. It is essential for the planet’s health (and our own in tandem), and many people who live in colder climates love a little sun; however, if you’re like…
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Going Pale Reasons to Avoid Tanning
January 19, 2015 Skin and Body
In countries like India, Japan, Mexico, and Thailand (there are more, believe me), it is often the norm to become as pale as possible. This is because in countries like Mexico, for example, the upper ruling class consists of people…
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Coach Handbags are Worth the Money – Disagree
I do not understand the fascination with Coach handbags. I’ve read that the majority are made in China, and my concern is that as of late, I’ve also been reading that many leather and “fur” so-called goods have been coming…
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Anti Aging Skin Care Treatments
September 29, 2014 Skin and Body
Women often do the wrong things for both their skin and appearance, although this is often no fault of their own. Many women are influenced by what the magazine articles imply as being “hot” and “hip” without realizing that these…
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The Dangers of Talc in Common Cosmetics
If there is any cosmetic product you may want to stop using, or at least avoid as much as possible, this product would be talc. Talc is found in most pressed powders. Sometimes talc can also be found in eyeshadow,…
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