Style and Beauty – Other

My wife and I have been attending Renaissance Festivals, or Ren Faires, for years. There was a point when we first started where we were not sure what was and was not acceptable to wear to the Faire. The first…
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Beauty is a concept which encapsulates both a person’s external appearance and their internal make-up, although often when people speak of beauty they refer simply to the aesthetic value of a person because it, in theory, is easier to gauge…
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I admit it. When I meet someone for the first time, there is only one way to see that person: by the way he or she looks. I enjoy fashion and makeup, and if someone can’t match their clothes (like…
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I hope my female friends won’t quit on me after the next sentence because things will improve, I promise. Now here goes: Our husbands or partners who (hopefully) love us more than life itself, do too wish (in their very…
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There is clearly a lot of money to be made for those involved in the beauty industry. From cosmetics to anti-ageing creams and now increasingly cosmetic surgery, women are prepared to pay for what they perceive to be perfection. It…
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After spending over a decade working in the beauty industry, the writer has  discovered that men are every bit as self-conscious as women, and sometimes even more so. Unfortunately, if you are a man, you have very few places to turn for…
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When a person reaches fifty, they have learned to accept their imperfections. You no longer have to settle for that tummy bulge, arms that wave back, or a sagging rear view. You can look just as appealing walking away as…
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“Women in the Struggle” When all else fails you got to keep your head up. Fine you passion and develop it to the fullest. Use the gifts that God gave you before you lose it. Remember to always prayer. We…
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Beauty is a social construction it does not exist in any real form. The society or probably more accurately the culture in which we live teaches us what we should consider beautiful. There may be debate from person to person…
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There are many different ways to paint false fingernails. Since, I am a licensed manicurist; we call them “tips” in the nail industry. First of all, before you paint or decorate them, you must “prep” (prepare) them. Clean and sanitize…
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Sprawled out across the sand a bikini clad model smiles seductively, her sun bleached hair slightly windswept. In her delicately manicured hands she holds a bottle of shampoo that guarantees a new, better life if only you will lather, rinse…
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The clothes we wear, or for many wish we could wear, are often the product of some of the worlds most famous gay fashion designers. While the fashion world in general has embraced an industry in which many of its…
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Your own individual style  is akin to your signature style. Consider the style that defines your personality. Others may view you as conservative. What about your style reveals this side of you? Most clothing in a conservative wardrobe are neutral…
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If you want “political correctness”, I’ll be cute and say both or “inside”. But if you want the awful truth, real beauty as defined by this American society is based solely on the outward appearance and appeal of an individual….
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Anyone can look good regardless of age. the secret behind looking good regardless of age is all built on having a good self-esteem, high self confidence, and being happy and positive about life. Age is just a state of mind,…
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Beauty pageants have always courted controversy with some people having the belief that women are demining themselves by appearing in what some describe as a ‘cattle market’. Provoking in past, strong emotions and giving rise to demonstrations in and around…
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So you’re thinking of, or already have, been going to a beauty salon you either really enjoy or just find plain awful! Sometimes when you find what seems to be a great beauty salon, it turns out to be not…
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For centuries it has been universally accepted that the oval face shape is the epitome of beauty.  Though hairstyles and fashions have changes through the ages, one true standard of beauty has always been the oval face shape.  The bad…
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Choosing the right beauty salon is an important step for anyone who is serious about looking their best.  Beauty salons are a dime a dozen in most towns and cities, so the quality of services offered can vary a great deal.  Every…
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Originally named for the Castile region of Spain, castile soap has long been known for its gentle, soothing properties.  Castile soap has a great reputation for cleansing the skin without stripping oils, and is widely used as baby soap, and…
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There are some wealthy people who only wear brand new designer clothes and cover themselves in gold jewellery and diamonds. They’re called rappers and lottery winners. Most well off folk don’t blind you with bling. As an occasionally starving artist…
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Preps. Everyone has been one, hurt one, or has been hurt by one. I’ve been hurt by one. I just don’t understand them. Most of them are so snobby and think they’re better than everyone else just because they have…
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All women have favorite beauty products that they can’t imagine living without. However, as the years pass, we tend to get stuck in a rut, ceasing to try new things and failing to adapt our beauty routine to our changing…
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Beauty? What is beauty? Is it a body nipped, tucked, suctioned, and toned? Is it a tanning-bed glow? Is it a face carefully made up with the most expensive creams and cosmetics money can buy? Is it 3-inch long eyelashes…
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                Ah, the Miss America pageant. Many young girls dream of becoming Miss America when they are juvenile lasses. If you do now see anything wrong with this picture you are a moron. I…
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The hottest fashion trends women will be seeing for the spring and summer of 2010 are a mix of the old and new. Some may argue that if designers were going to dig into the past to breathe life into…
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One look in my medicine cabinet reveals a number of half-used beauty products that were purchased after seeing a great ad that featured a model touting the smile, skin or hair that I envisioned myself having in the near future….
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In the media all we see, are perfect celebrities, models, beauty pageant winners and we all want to look like them. The itty bitty waists, and the big breast, and full butt, or some want to be stick skinny with…
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Remember Marilyn Monroe? Who could forget her!? Marilyn Monroe is known worldwide for her timeless beauty, she is referred to as a “body icon” by people all across the globe. The reason I used Marilyn Monroe as an example, is…
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The media is altering our perception of beauty through various ways. Open up the latest issue of any trendy magazine and what do you see? Thin girls with made up faces, “How to lost weight fast!”, “How to get the…
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