Skin and Body

You make sure you hair is done right, you clothes is pressed and your shoes are shined to perfection (okay, not to that extent), but we all try to stake ourselves to the highest standards of appearance, about to go…
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You see her walking down the street. Svelte, beautiful, attractive. You walk up to her and try to begin a conversation with her, but what comes out is something like what Paris Hilton would say. The next day you’re walking…
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Flowerparty is a floral fruity fragrance released by Yves Rocher in March 2010. Despite its name, Flowerparty is in fact a delicious elixir of juicy, sweet fruits that capture the whimsical charm of youthfulness. Flowerparty is a modern, feminine fragrance…
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People judge…that is what we do. I don’t necessarily agree that it is right, but it does happen. I don’t think there is a person on the planet that can say they haven’t judged someone or something solely based upon…
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While people of all ages have body image issues, teenagers seem particularly vulnerable to the kinds of concerns that lead to serious disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and body dysmorphic disorder. During your teenage years, your body is changing…
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Rose Absolue was released by Yves Rocher in 2006 as the 2nd fragrance from its luxury collection Secrets d’ Essences. Staying true to its name, Rose Absolue is a floriental perfume based on the romantic, timeless appeal of rose, delicately…
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Upon entering a room, it is always best for people to notice you before they notice your perfume. For this reason, you should avoid over-applying your perfume to the point that it is distracting. On the other hand, you probably…
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The luscious smell of perfection captures ones essence as they spray and indulge in the fragrant rose yet soft pillowy clean scent. Victoria Beckham’s Intimate really captures the Beckham’s lifestyle in a sense of beauty, fashion and fame. Originally I…
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Miracle is another fragrance in the line of feminine, airy perfumes that have become staple trademarks of Lancome. Miracle was introduced in 2001 and follows in the footsteps of the brand’s beauty and cosmetic products in that it adheres to…
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Naturelle is a fragrance released by Yves Rocher in April 2008, which features a sparkling blend of fresh, mouth-watering notes combined with airy, breezy accords. Developed by the famous perfumer Michel Girard, Naturelle is a green fruity floral that perfectly…
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Cosmetic giant Coty first launched their Darling by Kylie Minogue fragrance in November 2006 in Australia to coincide with the beginning of Kylie’s Showgirl Homecoming tour. Darling by Kylie Minogue has a sweet floral fragrance of freesia and lilies. It…
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Cosmic Radiance is a new fragrance by Britney Spears released in August 2011 as the first spin off to the previously released Radiance. It is Britney’s 10th overall fragrance under the patronage of Elizabeth Arden. The scent is advertised under…
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In Control, a perfume by Britney Spears was launched in 2006. It is a follow-up to her 2004 Curious perfume. The main difference between the two is the lasting power and the depth of the fragrance. In Control combines the…
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The celebrity perfume industry is big business; anyone who is “anyone” has released a fragrance, including celebrities who are yet to reach adulthood. The desire to emulate the stars has contributed to an explosion of choice in the perfume market. For…
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– Euphoria by Calvin Klein – I adore perfume, in fact I feel naked without it, and I am quite fussy about the perfumes that I use. I prefer a French perfume, and these usually come with quite an expensive…
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“Fantasy. Everybody has one.” This is the tagline for Fantasy, a Britney Spears fragrance, which was introduced in 2005. Everybody has one. This is true of fantasies and seems to be increasingly true of celebrities and perfumes. A scantily clad…
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My breasts are not large, however, I’m not going out to buy a t-shirt proclaiming myself a member of IBTC (Itty Bitty Titty Committee) any time soon, either. I hear small breasted women talk all the time about how they…
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Well, being a dieter myself, I must say that I am not dieting for men. Nor do I care much about what men think of my body. I’m not saying I don’t respect their opinions, just that when I want…
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Girls: Am I pretty enough? Am i skinny enough? Do I look too fat in this dress? Am I attractive? Am I good looking enough for my boyfriend? Boys: How’s my muscle tone? Am I tanned enough? Am I tall…
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People judge others by the appearance of the outside, whether we admit it or not. It is a sad fact but it is true. Special people are missed because they aren’t the most attractive people and sometimes a person who…
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“I’ve got 42 models in my agency and I’m trying to get them to lose weight. In fact, I wish they’d come down with some anorexia.” – Janice Dickinson I’m sitting in front of my laptop now happily scoffing my…
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I am not “gorgeous.” I’m not putting myself down, I’m an attractive young woman, but if I look at what is accepted as “gorgeous,” it becomes obvious that I do not fit into that category. Why? I have imperfections. I…
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Inspired by the singer’s love for white florals and vanilla, Radiance is the 9th Britney Spears fragrance and was released in September 2010 under Elizabeth Arden patronage, as usual. The scent is an alluring, modern fruity floral that sends off…
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When I was a little girl, my mother would not buy me a single Barbie doll. At the time, I smarted under the unfairness of it all. Her explanations did little to soothe me: “The Barbie doll teaches little girls…
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Breasts naturally grow until a woman’s late teens to early twenties, during pregnancy, and through weight gain. If you are considering breast implants, wait until you are at least twenty due to the fact that your breasts are still growing….
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Iris Noir was released by Yves Rocher in 2007 as the 3rd fragrance in its luxury Secrets d’ Essences collection. As the name suggests, this scent is based on a mysterious, seductive blend of strong iris accords, powdery florals and…
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The question is not whether men prefer skinny women or women who are other than skinny. The real question is whether we women, regardless of our size prefer ourselves! What I mean by that is that we all need to…
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Vanity verses popular image. Wierd title. It should probably be posted as Vanity IS Popular Image. I mean, come on, where do we get our definition of beauty from? The media, of course. Popular image. It is the media, movies,…
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The elusive world of fragrance offers a myriad of enticing scents that evoke different emotions and sensations. Among these, a special category consists of romantic perfumes – sensual, warm accords that capture the essence of feeling in love and the…
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I was just checking out the April 2005 issue of Allure magazine, and found a couple of great articles. I’ll admit that I occasionally pick up these women’s magazines because I am guilty of not only wanting to see pictures…
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