Louis Vuitton is not only a luxury brand, it is a quality brand. Its products are made by hand, using scarce materials and time-tested artisanal techniques. Louis Vuitton does not have sales, nor does it sell in duty free shops….
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Hayden Panettiere, star of “Heroes,” has a round face, and classic beauty Ingrid Bergman, who played Ilsa in Casablanca, had a round face as well. Celebrities have makeup artists and hairdressers on call, but anyone can learn from their good…
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A gem inclusion is an internal feature of a precious stone that may affect its clarity or durablity. A gem buyer would say it’s a flaw. Most inclusions decrease the value of the gems when they appear, but certain attractive…
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The best hangers to use to protect clothing are not necessarily the ones that will give your closet a designer look. However, most people would rather have their clothing look fresh and crisp than have a closet full of color-coordinated…
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September 1, 2015 Skin and Body
How long your favorite scent lasts is up to you. Properly stored, every drop will still carry the same lovely aroma that greeted you when you first unsealed it. Scent bottles have been found in the pyramids that still carry…
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September 1, 2015 Skin and Body
The perfume hoax is a series of emails, received worldwide, pretending to warn people about the dangers of sniffing perfume offered by well-spoken criminals. According to the email, strangers in mall parking lots invite shoppers to smell a new cologne,…
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September 1, 2015 Skin and Body
Translated, L’eau d’Issey can be said to mean Issey’s water. Pronounced as the designer, Issey Miyake, intended, it sounds like L’Odyssey, The Odyssey. The cologne presents itself as a designer’s water. What does water smell like? Nothing, ideally, if you…
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This year has not been perfectly rosy so far. Why not improve your outlook with a long lasting bouquet? These scents are all variations on the heady scent of rose, in all price ranges, some old and some new. 1….
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It wasn’t the clothes, though she wore beautiful clothes. What won Audrey Hepburn her role as a fashion icon was the fresh, elegant, witty way she wore everything. Many styles made famous by Audrey Hepburn are still staples of smart…
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To control eczema you must find ways to prevent outbreaks, and ways to stop them if they occur. Some infants will not even remember that they once had eczema, but for others eczema is a lifelong condition they must learn…
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Warts are common and usually harmless. Here are the top ten facts about warts. 1. Frogs and toads do not spread warts. Warts are caused by viruses. The superstition is derived from the lumpy and bubbly appearance of the skin…
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Skin resurfacing is one option for people who want to improve their appearance. Less invasive than surgery, it can still make a substantial difference. If you eat right, sleep enough, avoid the sun, don’t smoke, and shun stress, but still…
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To convert runway looks to everyday wear, make the look yours instead of the designer’s. Fit fashion to your life, your looks, and your comfort level. Here’s how: Kick it down a notch You’ve heard the old saying “Kick it…
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Reproduction is not even the main purpose of sexual activity. It is easy enough to start a baby, with or without sexual activity. After a human is born, the real job begins, that of protecting, nurturing, and socializing the infant….
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The benefits of highlights over full color include a more natural look than the flat, lifeless appearance of one solid color. Highlighted hair also grows out more gracefully, avoiding an obvious line at the roots. Though highlights sometimes take a…
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May 16, 2015 Style and Beauty - Other
It’s natural to want to look your best each day. Follow these simple tips to look ten years younger, without surgery, stress, or suffering. Your Haircolor Lifts Your Look Your hair is the first thing people notice about you. It’s…
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Aging produces wrinkles. Skin thins with time and loses elasticity. Fat deposits that once plumped the epidermis shift. The processes that refresh skin slow down, and the skin produces smaller amounts of protective oil. All of this is natural and…
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Your best nail color describes you. Your nails can say you’re sweet, stylish, or slightly dangerous. It’s more about your spirit than about matching a skin color with a rosy or golden tint. It’s about your passing mood. Choose shades…
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Blepharoplasty, surgery of the eyelids, is for people concerned about droopiness, sagging skin, or bags under their eyes. The operation removes excess skin that has sagged with age, shortens stretched muscles or tendons, and removes or redistributes excess fat deposits…
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Plastic surgery of the nose, rhinoplasty, can improve a patient’s outlook as well as his or her appearance. However, like any medical procedure, it can sometimes lead to side effects. They may range from minor to very serious indeed. Therefore,…
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Finding love can be one of the most joyful experiences in life, but for most people it is only the beginning. Mature love naturally grows into psychic commitment. A committed couple is eager to begin to build a life together….
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The vivid changeable hues in precious opal are called its play of color. They might as well be called its play of light. The microscopic structure of an opal breaks up and rearranges ordinary white light until we see moving…
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Demeter makes the anti-perfume. There is a movement in my part of California against scent. Our library has a sign by the door forbidding scent, and our local Shakespeare festival specifically asks people not to wear it to performances. This…
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Alexandrite is a precious gem with a surprising quality. It changes color radically depending upon which light surrounds it. In ordinary daylight or fluorescent light, best quality alexandrites are green or blue-green. In candlelight or incandescent light, the same stones…
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Hair loss is not dangerous or painful, but for many people it is one of the most vexing side effects of chemotherapy. It can show total strangers that there is a problem, and at the same time make a patient…
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Many people have ethical, esthetic, fashion, or financial concerns about buying a diamond engagement ring. Fortunately, there are many choices besides the “giant glittering rock” option. These choices include choosing a ring with a stone that’s not a diamond, selecting…
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The red rose is Aphrodite’s flower, her symbol of secrets, of soft skin, and of sweet love. The earliest myths celebrated its power. Rose is the writer’s favorite word for love, and the perfumer’s stock in trade. Cleopatra was mad…
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Platinum and white gold in jewelry look identical to most people. Both metals are corrosion resistant, rustproof, and naturally beautiful. Both make jewelry to take pleasure in for a lifetime. Essentially, the difference between platinum and white gold is that…
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The beauty of these gems is unquestioned. The significance of different precious stones to different birth dates, however, varies among cultures. Here are the traditional birthstones and some alternatives. January: Garnet Red garnet signifies fidelity. The stone of the first…
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Even people who love clothes hate spending money on them. Look like a millionaire without overspending by building your wardrobe thoughtfully. Wear the look, not the price tag Less expensive clothing looks better in black. The details of a garment’s…
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