Monday, 13 May 2013

Best Makeup to Wear to an Interview

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Nail your next meeting with a (future) boss by looking the part! Here, see professional tips for what eye shadow shades and lipstick colors are most appropriate.

Monday, 21 January 2013

10 Tips for Nail

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Nail art has become as ubiquitous as an ombre mane or black ankle booties. You can skip the salon and attend to your digits in the comfort of your own home.

Friday, 18 January 2013

Drew's must-have new make up line

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We've been eagerly awaiting Drew Barrymore's new beauty line, Flower, since we first heard about the project, and now the products are finally hitting store shelves. Last night at a launch party for the brand, which is a collaboration with Walmart and available exclusively from the mass retailer, we caught up with Drew herself, who told us all about her role in developing the products and being a "drugstore queen."

Friday, 11 January 2013

Moms of only children are fake moms?

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When an acquaintance gave birth to twins recently, she was quick, in her diaper-drowning misery, to make one thing clear: "I'm sorry, but people with one kid have no clue about what hard is. This," she said, "is hard."

Thursday, 13 December 2012

The Secret to Wearing High Heels Without Pain

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That pain that you feel at the end of a long night-no, it's not a hangover and it's not exhaustion. We're talking about something worse-the pain that's caused by a seemingly evil and malicious pair of high heels.

Wednesday, 12 December 2012

Is 12-12-12 a lucky wedding date?

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Forget once in a lifetime: this year, thousands of couples are tying the knot on 12-12-12, a once in a century wedding date. According to a survey by David's Bridal, approximately 7,500 brides will tie the knot on December 12, 2012. To put things in perspective, that's a 1,446 percent increase from last year's un-special 12-12-11.

Tuesday, 11 December 2012

Ten-Minute Holiday Hairstyles

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It's that time of year, again no, not the holidays, holiday PARTY season. Whether it's a Yankee Swap fest, a New Year's shindig, or just an excuse to get dolled up and drink festive cocktails, we have the cutest and quickest hairstyles for all your partying needs.

Monday, 10 December 2012

Best 5 Fall Wreaths to Purchase This Season

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Indeed, it is possible to prepare a fall wreath yourself if you can manage enough time. But if you are busy with daily chores and prefer buying a high quality, stunning fall wreath for decoration, then you will be amazed to know your options.

Sunday, 9 December 2012

5-Step Survival Guide to Meltdown-Free Holiday Shopping

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It's already December. There are gifts to buy. One more important than the rest. I'm speaking, of course, about the one for your wife. But there's a catch. Not only do you have to buy a gift for her. You also have to buy your children's gifts for her, too.

Friday, 7 December 2012

6 Beauty Tricks to Amp Up Your Holiday

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It's the most wonderful time of the year: When smoky eye tutorials, bold red lip photo spreads and updo how-to blanket the pages of holiday glossies. But if busting out an entirely new look isn't exactly your idea of a good time (hey, we'd rather spend the time with eggnog and friends instead of in the powder room), our experts say small tweaks can still add a special aura of glamor to your evening with minimal output. Cheers to that!

Wednesday, 5 December 2012

5 surprising ways people judge you on first impression

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When you meet someone for the first time or simply pass a stranger on the street, it's human nature to make assumptions about them: He's conceited and lazy, she's rich and friendly, that little girl is a huge brat. And you may have wondered what people think of you the first time they lay eyes on you.

Friday, 26 October 2012

10 Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About the Election

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To raise a global, well-informed citizen, try these ideas to engage children big and small in the United States' biggest political event: the presidential election. Politics just got a lot more kid-friendly.

Thursday, 25 October 2012

When and what to eat before a workout

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When and what kind of foods to eat before a workout can be a mystery, so we hope to dispel some of the myths and get you on the right track to eating the right kinds of pre-exercise meals. The two fuels that the body uses during exercise are carbohydrate and fat; during high and moderate intensity exercise more carbohydrate is used.

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Tipsy Maple Corn

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You Need:
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons bacon grease, or non flavored vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1/3 cup Jack Daniels
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

Tuesday, 23 October 2012

Halloween-Themed Nail Art to Die For

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Sporting your Halloween costume before the 31st may get you some awkward stares. A better move: show off your Halloween spirit subtly (aka not crazily) with nail art. With a Halloween-themed manicure, every time you glance down at your nails you'll get a fun little reminder that the holiday is just around the corner.

Monday, 22 October 2012

Stop Excessive Pregnancy Weight Gain

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If you have kids, you remember that pregnancy self-talk that, as we enter the drive-thru, says, "I'm already going to gain a ton of weight. What's another few pounds?"

Saturday, 20 October 2012

Fall Pumpkin Recipes

1. Pumpkin Gingersnap Ice Cream
  • 1 pt. whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup Homemade Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt $
  • 1/2 cup coarsely crushed gingersnaps
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
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Friday, 19 October 2012

Immortal Foods

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Professor Liu Shaoqun from the Food Science and Technology (FST) says food can be spoiled via the following reasons: (1) Microbial activity (e.g. growth of bacteria and molds); (2) Chemical reaction (e.g., oxidation as a result of exposure to the air); (3) Biological/ biochemical activity of the food itself. These activities can result in changes in the food and affects taste, quality, smell and colour.

Thursday, 18 October 2012

Candy-inspired beauty products

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Calling all chocoholics and candy corn lovers: Just because your trick-or-treating days are long gone, doesn't mean you have to miss out on all the candy. OK, so the type of Halloween candy we have in mind isn't edible, but it's almost good enough to eat. Almost.

Tuesday, 16 October 2012

Black sugar and sticky date pudding

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In China and even Japan where black sugar is known as Kuro Sato, it is widely used in the traditional desserts and the slight savoriness of the sugar lends a nice contrast to otherwise one-dimensional sugary aftertastes.