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Chandelier earrings closely resemble (big surprise!) mini chandeliers. They're long, gorgeous, and ultra-glam

Earrings come in many forms, and the complexity of the style reflects the sophistication of the wearer's taste. One of the most elegant and complex designs is the chandelier cut. Chandelier earrings. They are longer than drop earrings and often reach far down the neck area without touching the shoulders.

These dramatic earrings are a fashion rage. They can dress up any outfit and come in a range of styles and gemstones. While drop earrings add a delicate allure to your style, chandelier earrings can make a more stylish statement. Be it chunky gemstones or metal accents, chandelier earrings need to be carried off with panache. Chandelier earrings are perfect complements to evening gowns and cocktail dresses, clothes that emphasize feminine curves and lend grace to languid movements

Chandelier earrings are designed for all types of budgets. They can be Tiffany-style with precious gemstones or designer knock-offs from a department store made with beads or shells

. They give you just enough glam, making you feel like a real lady. Few things to remember. Unless you are doing a photo-shoot, the earrings should be your main statement accessory. Try to minimize your make up and pull your hair back to give your ear candy full attention.

The diamond chandelier style earrings really do speak for themselves. They are truly magnificent and will set any women's heart on fire! They are the perfect accessory to any outfit, and will completely transform what you are wearing into total Hollywood glamour

In fact, earrings such as this could be considered an indispensable part of formal wear. No jewelry collection is complete without at least a pair of elegant chandelier earrings. For those special occasions where a woman must look and feel especially sophisticated and ladylike, she should consider wearing flowing jewelry. She will find to her delight that it is a true sensual experience, as much as it is a stunning visual treat.

                    Thus, earrings and jewelry in totality form an inevitable part of women's lives. Whether on a daily basis, or occasional wear, one will find earrings to be very popular with women of all age groups

Fashion is all about innovation. Making fashionable dresses from your imagination. Fashionists are known for their experiments, and that's why this year they have introduced kimonos to the fashion world.

Kimonos were seen everywhere on the fashion runway whether in sleeves or a full kimono dress. Kimono style is new, sexy, yet comfortable and in fashion.

 The kimono is a form of traditional Japanese clothing that people used to wear in every day life until in the middle of 19th century (the opening of the Japan to the rest of the world). Today kimonos are mainly worn for special occasions or events, but in a major Japanese city you can still see some Japanese women wearing them. There are many different kinds of kimono. They are all different in design, who wears them, when and why.

Kimono sleeves are an extravagant, yet stirring look that works on tunics, dresses, and tops in an extensive range of solids and prints.

Kimono sleeves can easily do that for you because they single-handedly add uniqueness to all your basic bottoms – it has a retro feel to it, and it can make a humdrum black pant glint when accompanied by a kimono influenced top. It's that easy!

You can wear your kimono with anything you want. You can team up a kimono sleeve top with jeans, pencil skirts, short cute denim skirts, and even with a pair of leggings.

For a more formal look try your kimono with jacket or a blazer it will look trendy.

After wearing a kimono sleeve top or dress, a full kimono dress you need to accessorize it well, it will go with big chunky jewelry. A statement pendant necklace, big bangles, and smart earrings.

You should also keep in mind the kind of footwear; you can wear ballerinas, heels and even boots. This depends on the kind of your bottoms.

The kimono sleeve style looks good on everyone! If you have wide hips and thighs, they're great because the width of the sleeves works well to balance the lower half of your body.

Adding to this, there is a fact that all these dresses can be worn in both daytime and night time. This makes these dresses the perfect outfit and a must have for all who love dressing up.

The best way to pull off this much volume is by wearing the top or dress belted.

So, if you also are a fashion addict or follower, then don't be lazy and hurry up in adding the best suited kimono according to your taste in your closet and keep it stylish!!!!!

Jumpsuit originally referred to the utilitarian one-piece garments used by parachuters and skydivers, but has come to be used as a common term for any one-piece garment with sleeves and legs.

  Jumpsuits, also called all-in-ones, were a great fashion trend of the 1960s and the 1970s.  Now have truly been revived and since they are so practical they are sure to be a winner. 

Now days, a jumpsuit not only means to a one piece garment, because now-a-days, there are a whole range of jumpsuits are available, to match your perfect figure, long jumpsuits, short jumpsuits, go for a jumpsuit with details like fringes, ruffles and bows, they will look attaractive.Even they are available in almost every fabric.

This is a tricky style of fashion but loves them or hate them.Alll the fashion addicts or fashion lovers will follow this hot new spring/summer trend of 2009 respectfully, so we will a lot around us. And of course, if majority we will also support them….but I also love them because they are easy to wear, flaterring, sleek and sexy.

But while wearing jumpsuits, you have to keep in mind some things.

A jumpsuit makes a statement. No need to pile on the jewels or layer on the makeup with this look

What you wear underneath is almost as important as the jumpsuit itself. Panty lines or bulges are magnified in a one-piece. Go for a thong, for ultimate sleekness.

But keep in mind to avoid any jumpsuit made of nylon rip-stop style parachute fabric.

And if you want to look a perfect fashion goddess, don't forget to wear you heels with jumpsuits.

Tie-dye is a process of resist dyeing textiles or clothing which is made from knit or woven fabric, usually cotton; typically using bright colors. It is a modern version of traditional dyeing methods used in many cultures throughout the world. "Tie-dye" can also describe the resulting pattern or an item which features this pattern.

  We all love color….and that's why tie and dye technique is back in fashion and its back with a bang and became one of the hottest trend of this season.

Tie dye is definitely a hot new trend for spring, we've seen it on the catwalks and now our favorite high street stores are embracing the look! Fantastic collections all celebrating the striking tie dye effect are hard to ignore!

Tie dye will always liven up the local fashion scene due to its versatile nature. Tie dye turns the ordinary into something unique and unusual, a state that many yearn for in this era of mass production and sameness. Tie dye is hand crafted color. It is time for the return of the artisan.

By using tie and dye technique you can easily transform your boring clothes into new and stylish one. In this case, it's all about folding, knotting, twisting and tying in order to create patterns. Liquid dye or a saturated string or rope can help create the stain, while removable wax is used to create designs and to block dye from adhering to fabric in batik techniques.

You can use this feature by your own, we will tell you how, just follow the simple basic rules.

1.)    Before dying you clothes, wash them! Because may be it will shrink.

2.)    Then decide what kind of design you want, because there are a lot of ways in which you can dye. For eg.knotting, spiral, crushing etc.

3.)    Then tie that area which you want to color, with a thread.

4.)    Then prepare the dye by wearing a pair of gloves, because this will help you in not coloring you hands.

5.)    Preparing a dye is also simple. Just boil some water and mix it with the desired colour, but be careful, don't boil too much, keep the flame low.

6.)    Start dyeing! It is usually best to start with the lightest color if you are using more than one color. Rinse or wait between colors. Some dyes require you to rinse immediately and others require you to let the item sit for at least 24 hours.

7.)    When your dyeing is complete, make sure to clean all containers immediately with hot water and soap or cleanser.

8.)    Let them to dry.

9.)    Be careful washing your tie-dyed items! Most should always be washed in cold water. The first few times they are washed, they might bleed, so wash them with like colors or alone.

                     There is one thing you should remember while you tie-dye no matter what brand of dye you use: Every tie-dyed item will turn out different no matter what technique and colors you use.

These days this technique is not limited just to dying your t-shirts, bedsheets, pillow covers and hander kerchiefs, its something more, you can use this technique in any of your clothes.

     But if you don't want to wear clothes of this method, but love this method, then go buy a bag, shoes or accessories because all this kind of stuff is available in local markets, designer showrooms and even branded one! This look is always fresh.so hurry and choose your fashion pick.

This season's latest and promising trend comes from the ancient Greeks. The Grecian trend is making a statement everywhere; everyone is following this sophisticated yet hot trend. So we should also follow it a bit. The Grecian trend or dresses are flowy, feminine, pur, airy, and graceful. This year this trend will be seen everywhere in dresses, shirts and even in swimwear

For getting the complete Grecian look. Follow these simple rules

One Shoulder

 
The one shoulder or off shoulder dresses and gowns reflect this Grecian look. This look will look more stunning with unstructured dress which will gather at waist and will fall downwards with an asymmetric cut.

Ropes, plaits and sashes

 Look out for subtle rope detail on your outfit, perhaps in the form of twisted rope shoulder straps, a plait or twist effect belt or creative piping. The rope gives your silhouette some definition while wearing flowy fabrication; it also balances the masculinity of jeans and trousers if you choose to wear them with a Grecian style top or blouse.

Grecian color

The color for this look are tend to be faint and subtle, and i.e. gold, silver and all the metallic colors with a hint of brown and crème because these colors  complement  smoothness and shades of summer.

 The footwear

The gladiator sandals are a perfect match for Grecian look. Just go for flats that are making a comeback this season, the flats but for sure should be simple, they should be embellished with jewels, buckles, leather cuts. They are not only stylish and in fashion but they are also sexy and comfortable. In footwear also the color should be from the metallic family.

Accessories

The accessories for getting the Grecian look should be in bronze. Copper and gold. Big bangles or bracelets, hoop earrings, and big chunky statement pendants.

Don't overdo with jewelry as your Grecian dresses will complete the look just keep simple with jewelry and  go for tiny bags, clutches are a more classy and fashionable option.

Make-up and hair

 To complement a Grecian inspired make-up, work on creating a soft nude make-up look with a modern twist, incorporating delicate shades of white on the eyes to produce a wonderful focused brightness. In order to have a super sexy, almost Grecian goddess look, your hair should be long and voluminous with big curls. Your hair must be very clean. Gets a side sweeping parting loosely tied at the nape. You can use plates for this. To create an extra high glamour finish, add curls or twists. If you have short hair, use should use volume to create a more wearable finish. It is simple to do - apply a volumising product to the root section and gently dry your hair. Using a diffuser on the hairdryer, you should concentrate the air at the roots. To get maximum shine, apply a gloss serum on the ends and lengths.

Blue is everywhere yes because it is the color of the season 2009 .Neither you cant live without aqua nor you can live without the color blue

Blue is everywhere. Let me tell u d different ways in which you can add blue in your wardrobe; the list is following-

1. The first and the most common way to add blue to your wardrobe is just buy a blue dress. Whether, a piece costume, shirt, top or skirt.
2. Be a fashion queen by adding blue suede shoe or even any other kind of heels or even flats into your wardrobe, but remember the color should be blue.
3. The third way to use the color blue is use as a shadow or a metallic liquid eyeliner, this two-in-one beauty is a modern take on the unforgiving eighties trend.
4. Enjoy the modernist lines of this simple jersey shift that's perfect for nights on the beach where you can blend into the azure background of the ocean.
5. Even you can blue your skin.dont worry you don't have to look blue but just use the Blue Herbal Moisturizers and gel cleanser and spot treatment. This bright blue beauty trio goes skin deep to cleanse and keep blemish-prone skin clear.
6. Another way of adding blue is add the icy blue into accessorize, just buy bracelets, neckpieces or earrings of blue color.
7. . When it comes to basics, blue jeans are the ultimate.
8.  Using cobalt blue lipstick. For a lighter approach, smudge a touch of the smurfette hue on your lids for a flash of eighties everyday cool.

Fashion is always evolving and the latest happening thing is nail art. India's latest fashion stopover- it is not enough to have just well manicured hands! Beautiful nails enhance the beauty of hands. Getting nails stenciled; painted, even pierced has become a rage in the various metros. Gone are the days of painting your nails with only one color.

Nail art has become very popular the world over in the last decade or so. Be it on the toes of one's hands or one's feet, nail art has emerged as a fashion statement. Simple nail art can be made at one's home. There are several nail art studios that have come up all over the world, which one can visit for more elaborate and professional designs. A hard protein known as keratin is required for the formation of nails which provide a protective gear to toes and fingers. They act as tools for man and animal to perform their normal tasks. Nail care for beauty and decoration has become very popular in the last few decades.

Any person specializing in general and specific nail care techniques - is called a nailist. A nailist's work consists of cutting, decorating and caring for nails. The term nail art is particularly applied to the field of designing and creating artificial nails. A nailist normally operates from nail shops or nail salons.

Nail art is a very specialized cosmetic field. Nail lacquering, nail painting, nail decoration and nail piercing are some different nail art ideas, which are popular all over the world. Nail art was popular in ancient India in the form of henna painting and application of fragrances. Ancient Indian tribes were also very adept at spectacular nail decorations

Commonly, nail art is understood to be painting the nails. However, in fact, nail art encompasses a wide range of alternatives, as under:

1) Painting on the nails:

The process of painting the nails is an elaborate one, and gives the best results when performed by a skilled nail artist. First of all, the nails are cleaned and the dead skin and cuticles around the nails are removed. Thereafter, a base coat of paint is applied on them, usually of white color, so as to ensure that the design shows up prettily. In some cases, if a natural look is desired, no base coat is applied. A coat of activation polish is applied on top of this, which ensures that the design dries quickly. Finally, the required design is painted on the nail. Bright colors like silver, gold, red, blue, green, and black are preferred over lighter colors.

Digital nail painting is the latest innovation in the area of nail art.. Under this process, the design is scanned into a computer. After the activation coat is applied on the nails, the client is required to put his or her hands into the machine, the design gets printed on the client's nails in the exact reproduction of the original.

2) Applying embellishments:

Some people have been known to decorate their nails using different kinds of embellishments. These decorations can be anything from glitter, beads, feathers, stones or flowers, and are glued on the surface of the nail. Precious or semi-precious embellishments can be made use of.

3) Piercing:

Nail piercing is another form of nail art that is very popular in today's times. It refers to the act of piercing the nail, in a fashion similar to the piercing of any other body part, and wearing a piece of jewellery in it.

Usually, small rings and other miniscule pieces of jewellery are preferred for use in a nail piercing. Wearing ghungroos is a popular fad in India in today's times.

4) Acrylic nails:

Acrylic nails art is a craze with modern Indian women. Acrylic nails have become so popular because of their vast and vibrant color palette and wonderful designer patterns. Nail designers are also making custom designs to suit the taste of individual clients. Acrylic nails are also very convenient for every day use. Acrylic nails can also be used to hide ordinary brittle nails for special occasions. Popular models and society women are now patronizing particular nail designs to make individual design statements. Technically acrylic nails are made with a polymer. A polymer is a powdered product whereas a monomer is a liquid product of the acrylic family. For acrylic nail painting work, these two are mixed and applied on the nail. Acrylic paint dries very fast and creates very durable, strong and thick artificial nails.

Accessories for the Nails:

Nail Stripes:

Nail stripes of various shapes, designs can be bought and used while decorating your nails. You should peel off desired stripe carefully and try using tweezers for clean effect. Starting at the cuticle, you should gently lay stripe across nail in desired position. Then, trim off the excess. Lastly, gently apply pressure with fingertip to secure it in place.

Gold & silver nail Charms:

Gold and silver charms are also a very good nail art accessory which gives a very good nail design and is easy to use. Choose the desired charm and peel off paper backing. Place it on nail in the preferred location. Gently press down with fingertip to secure.

The Cloth Effect:

Give your nails two coats of paint and then while they are still slightly wet, press a patterned (lint free) piece of cloth or chamois leather lightly on them. As the cloth is lifted, it leaves a pattern similar to the texture of the cloth on the nails.

Assorted stars & Dots:

You can either use stars and dots to paint your nail or use nail polish with stars and glitter floating in them. For nail art with assorted stars and dots, pour out a small amount of stars or dots onto a paper plate. Moisten end of manicure stick. Pick up individually by touching moistened end of stick to star or dot. Place on nail in desired location, pressing gently to secure. If the star or dot is not securing to nail, you can apply a small amount of Nail Art Sealer to nail first.

Nail Stickers:

Nail stickers also give the desired effect and you can choose various designs. Remove selected sticker from sheet using tweezers. Place onto nail in desired location. Gently apply pressure with finger to secure.

Your Own Design:

Instead of using ready-made designs, you can let your imagination go wild and have your own nail art design. Paint a base color of any shade you like and let your nails dry. Then by freehand painting or by using an artist's airbrush create designs on your nails instead of a canvas

The parlor artistically paints the nails turning them into a mini canvas, decoratively arranging gems and foils and by piercing them with rings and chains. The cost of a nail job can range from a few hundred rupees for a single glittered dot glued to one pinky nail to a few thousand rupees for a set of five-cms "sculptured" nails attached to each finger. Nail art or creative-painting designs on nails is a rage in the West and now India too seems not to be far behind where earlier only face, hair and body were taken utmost care of. So with this Nail art, let your nails highlight your hands, fire up your fingers that point to the real you.!!

When invitations come with a dress code, read carefully; learn what clothing is most appropriate for casual, cocktail, semi-formal, formal & black tie dress codes.

You want to make an entrance at a party and make a statement. To make sure that statement is "Wow," and not "Huh?" read invitations with a dress code carefully, know your audience, and dress accordingly.

Casual Attire

Casual dress code basically means that (almost) anything goes, subject to good taste, of course. Dressing casually means that you can choose something that is comfortable, which probably won't require a shopping trip to assemble the outfit, but please do make an effort! Casual – as in "Casual Fridays" does not mean that it's okay to wear pajamas, sweat pants or track suits, fitness gear, or skimpy clothes.

Avoid wearing clothes emblazoned with slogans and logos, and while jeans are generally considered to be acceptable for casual events, for a more pulled-together look, it's wisest to wear fashionable, designer, or dark wash denim and reserve worn, ripped or tatty jeans for yard-work or vegging out at home.

Dressy Casual Dress Code

Dressy casual – also known as smart casual – means that pants and trousers are acceptable, but jeans are not, even $300 designer ones. Trendy and fun tops are a great choice for dressy casual, but don't wear a T-shirt. Business casual is a tricky variation of dressy casual in which low-cut, cleavage-baring tops are a no-no.

Cocktail attire means you should wear a short dress, and you can let your most fabulously fun self shine when putting together an outfit for the cocktail attire dress code. Choose a fantastic short dress, killer high heels, and funky and expressive jewelry. Other dress codes which are pretty much synonymous with cocktail attire include: black-tie optional, informal, and semi-formal.

Black Tie Dress Code

Black tie attire is nearly always reserved for evening events in which you can blossom into a beautiful, butterfly and live the fashion fantasy version of who you are. Men are expected to suit up in tuxedos at black tie affairs, and women are expected to wear a long dress or a cocktail dress. But just because all the guys will be wearing black it doesn't mean that you have to; take this opportunity to stand out from the crowd by wearing bold colors, fabulous jewelry, and any other accessories that help make your statement and entrance absolutely smashing.

Formal is the same thing as black tie. Creative black tie means there is a theme – but be careful that you don't come off looking like you're wearing a costume. And white tie is a souped-up version of black tie, where you should wear a ball gown.

A woman's hair is her crowning glory. You've taken the time to find that perfect dress for the upcoming special occasion. Complete your look with a great hairstyle that compliments your evening gown! What is the type of occasion you will attend? A wedding, prom, cocktail party for work, or formal dinner party? The basic formula is to match your hair to the formality of the dress and to the occasion you are wearing it. Let's discuss how to find that balance along with cost cutting beauty tips.

There's no need to cringe if you are asked to be in a wedding. Today's brides are very fashion and budget conscious when choosing bridesmaid's dresses. If you're lucky, she'll be able to hunt down a cheap dress with awesome style! Usually, the type of dress chosen depends on how formal the wedding will be. For example, traditional brides may pick an A-line ball gown or an evening dress with a small train sweeping behind it. With dresses that formal, she would most likely want a formal up do for her bridal party. To keep the attention on the dresses, less is definitely more for the hair. A simple and classy French roll with wispy side curls is a popular choice. Don't be afraid of a \"boring\" do! Busy styling with extensive detail could take away from a polished, uniform look. Accessorize to jazz it up if needed. Sprigs of baby's breath or a rhinestone comb gives that \"something extra\" without overpowering the up do. A modern bride probably considers a French roll somewhat common. She would pair a sultry bundle of side-swept cascading curls with the contemporary style of a halter topped sheath evening dress. Allowing her bridesmaids to look that sleek may leave the bride fighting for the spotlight!

Co-workers are like a second family when you calculate the time spent with them. It's fun to socialize with one another in a stress free environment during company functions! Select your attire according to the type of function. Is it a semi formal banquet at the end of the quarter to celebrate an increase in sales? Is it the annual Holiday party which is a black tie event? For the banquet you have chosen a fancy cocktail dress. Its tea length, a little flirty, yet appropriate for mingling with the work crowd. A relaxed half up do will top off the dress! By pinning up the front half of your hair only, you get the glamour of a complete up do without the stuffiness! For the Holiday party, you choose a traditional ball gown. Considering the classic styling of the gown, a classic chignon placed at the back of the neck is a sophisticated combination. A chignon is simple and versatile. Gather your hair at the crown to place it high on your head. Try a side part, middle part or no part at all! Adding decorative pins and barrettes matching your gown shows creative flair. Pulling the hair back too tight causes this style to look severe. Soften it by pulling down thin random locks of hair around your face and curling them with a small curling iron.

The Prom. *sigh* It isn't just a high school milestone-it's THE high school milestone! Lots of planning goes into it along with lots of money. Young ladies that are smart shoppers can find places offering affordable dresses-even if you need a plus size! A ball gown is a great choice for prom but not your only option. You are young, so you want to wear your hair in a fresh and youthful way. How about a new twist on an old faithful hair does? The French braid can be adapted to suit trendy young ladies of today. By pulling down random locks of hair and using a flat iron on them, you have instantly updated this look! For the funky divas out there, adding glitter that matches your dress to those random locks gives you a unique finish! Ladies with long hair-focus on the top potion of your dress. Does it have intricate detail that your hair would cover? Put your hair up to show it off!

Ladies with short hair haven't been forgotten! Simply adding a sparkly headband can be a quick fix. A fluff of your bangs and slicking the sides with gel gives you instant sleekness. Place a few decorative clips at the crown of your head, pulling up the front and sides. Then texture the back with styling wax for an edgy style. Clip pictures from magazines, catalogs and newspapers
for hairstyles that capture your attention and store in a notebook. It will come in handy as a reference when trying styles on your own or at the salon. If you struggle with styling, ask a friend with hair savvy for help! It's a thrifty alternative to the salon. Have a happy hair affair!

The fashion world can often be intimidating especially for women who are scared to experiment with new trends and express themselves in their apparel for fear of being labeled a fashion disaster. Here are some tips and style rules that every woman should remember to help her navigate her way in the fashion world.

Updating your look is necessary if you want to keep up with the latest in the fashion scene. However, updating should be done in small doses most especially if you are unsure if a particular fad or trend will work for you.

Dressing younger than you age is perfectly fine but if you think that a certain fad is too young for you and you don't feel comfortable in it then don't wear it. But even if you are in your 40s and you feel confident in a mini skirt, then go for it.

Black clothes are a good buy because they look sexier, sophisticated, more expensive and  more flattering for your figure.

Clothes are an investment so buying junk clothing for the sake of being able to buy something new for your wardrobe is not a wise choice. If you are tight on the budget, stick with the existing apparel you have and create different looks by mixing and matching them. Make-up, accessories and even a new coif can create a totally new look.

It is important to note that fads come and go and you can always expect a trend to have a short life in the fashion scene. The fashion world is such a dynamic environment and certain clothes may be in right now but the next thing you know it they are so last season. It is perfectly okay to be sporting the "it" outfit or having this season's must haves but bearing in mind that these fashion trends may easily go.

Try exploring a new look by trying on different styles of clothes, wearing make-up and changing your current updo. Have fun and experiment. You can always go back to your old look if you so desire but of course this time with a touch of chic and flair.

A professional image at work is of utmost importance. Most companies have a dress code while there are quite a number of organizations that are relaxed with regards this matter. Business attire is most appropriate most especially for those who are in a corporate setup.

Fashion may all be about the external apparel, shoes, accessories, make-up, and hairdo

, etc. but inner peace and a good heart will always exude and give you that confidence and glow that is always in style.

Many people express themselves through the type of clothing they wear, while others do so through the kind of haircut they wear. Another way to express your individuality is through body piercing. Getting certain parts of your body pierced entails more responsibility, especially right after you get the piercing. This is especially true for some of the most sensitive areas where piercing is done, including the lips.

Taking care of a piercing is like taking care of a little wound that need to be given adequate time to heal. If you don't wanna turn you body piercing you should read the following tips

Know the risks before you have your body pierced…

• Bacterial infection (where you had the piercing)
• Excessive (a lot of) bleeding
• Allergic reactions (especially to certain kinds of jewelry)
• Damage to nerves (for example, you may lose feeling at the area that gets pierced)
• Keloids (thick scarring at the piercing site)
• Dental damage (swelling and infection of tongue, chipped and broken teeth, choking on loose jewelry)

How to clean your new piercing?

1. Wash your hands first with soap and water before touching or cleaning the pierced area. (Don't let anyone else touch the pierced area until it is healed.)
2. Remove any crusty material from the site and from the jewelry with warm water.
3. Gently wash the area around the piercing with antibacterial soap (liquid soap works the best).
4. Gently rinse off all of the soap and crusty discharge.
5. Gently dry the area with a paper towel or plain white napkin. (Bacteria can stay in cloth towels.)
6. Do steps 1-5 twice a day until the skin heals. (Over-washing or over-scrubbing can irritate the area.)
7. Do NOT use antibacterial ointments because they don't allow air to get to the area and they trap bacteria.

How to prevent infections after piercing

Preventing infections is really not hard. It shouldn't take a lot of your time to keep your piercing clean and the good news is, you won't have to worry about complications if you keep it clean.

• Do NOT use alcohol or Peroxide to clean the area. (Both products will dry out your skin.) Other strong solutions such as Betadine will discolor gold jewelry.
• Rinse the pierced skin after exercising since sweat may irritate the piercing.
• Keep the pierced area from coming in contact with other people's body fluids, such as saliva and sweat. (Do not have oral sexual contact for 4-6 weeks if you have a tongue, lip, or genital piercing).
• Keep things clean that come in contact with the body part that has been pierced. For example, keep your phone clean if you have an ear piercing, keep your glasses clean for ear and eyebrow piercings, cover your ear lobe with a tissue if you use hair spray, and try not to apply makeup close to piercing sites.
• Wear clean clothing with soft fabric for navel piercings. Avoid wearing jeans because the material can be irritating.
• Don't wear pantyhose, leotards, belts, or tight clothing while a navel piercing is healing.
• Wear loose fitting clothing with a navel piercing, to let the air help with healing.
• Check your jewelry many times during the day to see if any parts have become loose, especially if you have a tongue piercing. If a bar becomes loose, you can accidentally swallow it or damage a permanent tooth.
• Do NOT use a hot tub or swim in public pools until your piercing has healed.
• Rinse tongue or lip piercings after every meal or snack. Rinse for 30 to 60 seconds after eating with an antibacterial, alcohol-free mouthwash, or a warm salt water rinse. Or, alternately, make a mix with one part water, and one part hydrogen-peroxide, and apply it directly to the piercing site with a cotton swab. The bubbling peroxide can help remove food stuck in the site.
• Throw out your old toothbrush and get a new, soft-bristled toothbrush if you have a tongue or lip piercing. This is to avoid exposure to bacteria from your old toothbrush.
• See your dentist for regular checkups and if you think you have a problem. Studies have shown that people who have piercings in their mouth are much more likely to have injuries to their teeth and gums.
• Eat healthy foods. Foods rich in vitamins and minerals help your body heal.

Look your chicest, save money, be good to planet: All these things are within your grasp if you make some of the following resolutions your own.

1. Resolution: Try a bold new makeup color

This is the year to take your makeup boldly where it hasn't been...since the 1980s.

Colorful makeup and polish can be transformative, without a long-term commitment – and it's relatively inexpensive.

Need more reasons? Brighter colors create drama; they lighten and brighten your face; and they're fun.

2. Resolution: Expand your denim horizons

These days pretty much anything goes on the denim front: high-waisted jeans with wide legs, skinny silhouettes, colored denim, white denim, cut-offs, even boyfriend jeans that are frayed and pegged.

An easy way to change up your look this year. Dip into the unchartered end of the jean pool.

3. Resolution: Discover the power of statement jewelry

Bold jewelry was big in 2008 – and it's only getting bigger. Literally.

Whether your accessory of choice is a chunky necklace, a large cuff, a standout belt or cocktail ring, let it make a statement!

Go strong with ornate metal pieces or choose something more whimsical, like a hand-crafted

4. Resolution: Do it yourself

For a wardrobe that's customized specifically for you – just make it!

You don't have to be an avid crafter or a gifted designer to do-it-yourself. There are tons of projects that are simple and inexpensive, and that will reflect your own unique style.

One of our favorite projects is both rock 'n roll and low cost (and requires little talent) – a shredded t-shirt.

5. Resolution: Pare down the products

He name of the eco-game is making do with less, and that's so much easier when your beauty products are doing more.

Switch to items that really earn their spot on the shower ledge. Try Perfect Organics Ultimate Body Wash, a shower gel that can double as a bubble bath or a shaving gel.

Also pick up this workhorse, Urban Decay Eye shadow Transforming Potion, which will turn any eye shadow into a liquid liner.

6. Resolution: Give your hair a break

When it comes to wearing denim, different rules apply to super models and average women. Runway goddesses can wear anything, but our shapes are a little less forgiving.

Jeans have survived generation after generation of come-and-go fashion fads, yet stand firm as an essential wardrobe staple. The key to looking good in denim is about understanding your body shape to find the perfect fit. Don't be a slave to fashion, and know how to accessorize jeans with pieces that compliment your look, rather than cheapen it.

Rule 1 – The Perfect Fit

• Ill-fitting jeans do nothing for your style or your silhouette. Finding the right pair is not so much about fashion, but more about style. Concern yourself with finding the correct shape for your body type rather than keeping up with the latest trend. Seek advice from a store's personal shopper; usually the service is free. Alternatively go to your favorite specialist jeans store and ask for help. These sales consultants know their stock well and have a good idea about each brand's styles and fits.

Rule 2 – Patience Pays Off

• There is no quick fix to finding the perfect pair of jeans. Even though you may be faithful to a particular brand, they will vary from cut to cut. No matter what size and shape you are, be prepared to go from shop to shop and spend several hours in the fitting room. When you finally find a fit that really flatters your silhouette, it is worth it in the end.

Rule 3 – Work and Play

• "Denim should be used but not abused," There is a time and a place for jeans, no matter how dressy they may be. Whilst they are ok for casual wear, a nightclub and semi-formal social occasions (and in some cases, work) when it comes to attending a big corporate event, a dress or smart pants win over every time. No matter how you dress it up, denim is always denim.

Rule 4 –Dress Up Your Jeans

• For a party, date or meal out, dress up jeans with a chic, trendy scarf or lots of great jewelry. Add a pair of flashy flats or look-at-me heels and you're off! A tucked-in classic white shirt and a narrow belt threaded through the belt loops can transform a casual pair of jeans into something much more elegant

Rule 5 – Fleeting Fashion Fads

• Do not follow short-lived seasonal trends at the expense of spoiling your look. Low-rise hipsters work on very few body shapes, and skinny jeans are best left to those with long legs and slim hips, although there are some exceptions. Flares and boot-leg cuts are far more forgiving, as are high or mid-waisted jeans.

Rule 6 – The Overstuffed Sausage Factor

• Avoid styles which cut into your hips or constrict your legs to the point of discomfort, (as in super-skinny jeans). High-waisted jeans are kinder to large stomachs and bottoms, not forgetting oneof the greatest recent fashion inventions, tummy-tuck jeans. No matter how much you love that skinny pair on the rack, do not, repeat not, try to squeeze yourself into too-tight jeans, at the expense of looking like an overstuffed sausage.

Rule 7 –Butt Cleavage

• Avoid butt-cleavage at all costs. In the UK, this is known as "Builder's Bum," an unsightly offering of butt peeking out from your waistband, made even worse if it tackily shows a glimpse of thong. If you are wearing low-waisted jeans, then make sure you pull up the waistband before you sit down, and pull down your shirt or top.

Rule 8 –Overspill – "The Muffin Top"

• Due to the current trend in low-waisted hipsters, a muffin top, caused by ill-fitting jeans is a common site amongst women who are trying too hard to be fashionable. Avoid any jeans which cause your flesh to spill out over the top of your waistband. Don't be downhearted – persevere until you find a better style, as this is usually not so much about size but more about finding the right cut and fit.

Rule 9 – Colored Jeans

• White is the new black this season, so white jeans are currently chic and trendy. Don't overdo other colors though, unless it's black or gray, which can dress up a pair of denims with an edgy elegance. Although stores are currently full of spring-like colored jeans, these are best left to women the right side of 24 and not a 40-year old.

Rule 10 – Build a Jeans Wardrobe

• Having at least one pair of great fitting, go-anywhere jeans is a crucial element in any woman's wardrobe," . To cover all bases, ideally you should have a pair for smart and casual wear, a close fit and a baggier fit, and a pair in a deep, dark rinse as well as a lighter wash.

You don't have to wear black everyday to look your sleekest. Try these simple figure flattering tips to elongate your body.

Here's How:

1. Opt for a monochromatic outfit.
2. Add contrast color or texture with a blazer, cardigan or overshirt.
3. Leave the blazer or cardigan unbuttoned for maximum vertical lines.
4. Any stripes on the garment should be vertical.
5. Choose scarves tied loosely with long, vertical dangling ends.
6. Match pantyhose hue to skirt or pant and shoe color.
7. Avoid big belts, which can cut you in half visually.
8. Use long necklaces or pendants and avoid chokers.
9. Wear skirts that are longer than they are wide.
10. Choose shoes with at least an inch heel: the taller the better.
11. · Elongate the neck with V-necks.

Tips:

1. Monochromatic doesn't have to mean boring. Mix textures to keep the look interesting (i.e. knits with leather)
2. If you are petite (5'3" or under) make sure you scale everything down : smaller prints, pockets, etc. so they don't overpower your figure.
3. Don't make the mistake of going for all long pieces. Go for contrasting proportions. Mix a longer jacket with a shorter skirt, shorter jacket with pants, etc.

Fashion's a breeze when you've got money to blow. But getting that fresh-from-the-runway look gets tricky when you're short on cash. Here's how to look good for less in a material world:

Redefine the word sale

Sounds basic, but to really save a bundle on clothes you have to be willing to pass up enticing promotions (15% off; free shipping; gift with purchase) and hold out for the hard-core sales (40% off is good; 50% and up will land you a buy for almost what it cost the retailer).

Don't stop buying

Counterintuitive? Well, think about dieting and how you pass on sweets and carbs until you binge. Scary, but it can happen with pent-up shopping desires, too (and credit card debt racked up in a binge will end up costing you a fortune). Satiate the fashion lover in you with a very small treat: you set the amount and frequency ($10 a month for new earrings, etc.) Pay with cash.

Shop in season

Sure, stuff is cheaper when bought at the end of the season or even out of season. And that's fine if you're just looking for any old thing to wear. But if you love fashion (and you do, or you wouldn't be here), you should shop as close to the season as possible. Otherwise you'll just waste your money on trends that will be out of style by the time the next year rolls around.

Swap with pals

Friends that wear your size (and share your taste) are a gold mine. You can even go large scale and organize a swap meet where everyone can switch shoes, clothes, etc.

Become a do-it-yourself whiz

Learn to whip together a new outfit on the sewing machine or simply turn old jeans into a new skirt. Recycling is an easy update: a ruffle on last year's skirt, a bow at the ankle of three-year-old strappy sandals.

So now it's time to find a dressy holiday look: one that will work for most black tie, cocktail, business formal and formal holiday parties.

There are a lot of ways you can look good without feeling cold

1. A nice trench coat or over coat, will cover your body and team it up with a good pair of jeans that suits your personality.
2. You can wear sweater dresses with acute pair of leggings and high heels will add to your glam look. Even a pair of ballerinas will look good.
3. You can wear a short skirt with thigh-high boots and you can team it with a smart sweater on top, there are a lot of different trendy stuff is available in market now-a-days.
4. In the end good eye make-up and hair styles can add to your beauty. Even good accessories like dazzling earrings and clutches will also help in catching the attention. 

1. Buy some Leg warmers; close-fitting leg warmers make the legs look slender
2. Invest in some extra long boots; one advantage of these boots is that they make the wearer's legs look long
3. Long socks can give you a trendy school girl look
4. pair short skirts with uggs (I love to wear smart skirts with uggs it’s gives me confidence) , though in US uggs with skirt are out of trend
5. the combination of a coat with a short skirt and a pair of long boots can kill anyone

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