Top Summer Fragrances And How To Make Them Last

Top Summer Fragrances And How To Make Them Last

Author: Roberto Sedycias

This summer is the perfect time to buy that fresh, fruity, or floral scent you have been waiting try. Whether you long to smell like a bouquet of flowers or like the ocean breeze, one spritz of these new fragrances will conjure up the delicious smell of summer. Also, learn how to make your perfume last all day and night.

Laugh Often by Reese Witherspoon for Avon is a soft blend of citrus peels, white and green tea, and pink peony. It is a light and airy scent that is perfect to wear on a hot and humid summer day. Burberry Summer is a citrusy mix of orange, mandarin, and green leaf. It smells crisp and clean and is neither too sweet nor too girlie. Untitled by Maison Martin Margiela conjures up a light grassy scent. Made with lentiscus, galbanum, boxwood, and incense, this scent begins fresh and dries down to a powdery finish.

Emilio Pucci Vivara Varianzioni Verde 071 is a soft green scent with a floral base of Turkish rose and neroli bigarade which balances out the sharp notes of mint leaves. Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Toit is an indulgent fruity scent that is not too childlike. It combines notes of apples and pear with magnolia for a fresh scent that is not too sweet.

Cranberry Splash by Marc Jacobs blends cranberries with red currant for a light yet vibrant fragrance that is perfect for day and night occasions. Guerlain Aqua Allegora Jasminora is a heady and beautiful scent that transports you to a garden by an ocean. The bergamot and white musk balance out a strong jasmine note. Gucci Flora Eau Fraiche is an update of the original. It combines bergamot and kumquat with a rose base and osmanthus for a playful scent that will make you want to throw on your lightest and brightest sundress.

Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey Summer Fragrance is a fresh marine fragrance inspired by the ocean. With notes of rose and pear water, this fragrance is crisp yet still feminine and pretty. One Summer by Calvin Klein smells like a sea breeze. Blended with tangerine and lemon, a spritz of this fragrance will make you feel like you're sipping seaside cocktails on the beach.

As the weather heats up, summer soirees begin, and beach getaways are planned, it gets harder to make the scent of your perfume to last all day. Here are some tips to keep you smelling pretty all day without having to wastefully spray yourself throughout the day. First make sure that your skin is thoroughly washed prior to applying anything. Before applying your fragrance, apply a body lotion or cream with the same scent as your fragrance. This will make the fragrance itself last longer without it being too strong or overwhelming. Identify your pressure points and ensure these are moisturized. The most common areas are your wrists, your neck, and behind your knees. Allow the moisturizer to be fully absorbed by your skin. Spray your perfume across your body, making sure to cover your pressure points for maximum staying power.

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Roberto Sedycias works as an IT consultant for http://local.polomercantil.com.br/localizar/localizar.php

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CC Loves...

Here are just a few of the things that CC is loving right now, darlings!

This burnt gold square ring from yourfashionjewellery.com. CC adores this site for fabulous Fashion Jewellery and Necklaces! This cocktail ring is absolute perfection for a fun night out on the town!

This House of Harlow 1960 Station leather necklace, at shopbop.com. Tres chic!

These Steve Madden Wildd wedges, at stevemadden.com. So fun for summer!

This Christian Louboutin Mini Sweet Charity calf-hair bag, at net-a-porter.com.

This Nightcap Clothing Priscilla dress, at shopbop.com. CC has this one in ivory and loves it so much she may have to get it in smoke as well!

This Tabitha Drafting shift dress, at anthropologie.com. How fabulous!

This Clarins Advanced Extra-Firming Day Lotion with SPF 15, at clarins.com. CC absolutely adores this moisturizer... it is smooth as silk and has SPF 15!

What are you currently smitten with?
xoxox,

CC

CC Loves...

Here are just a few of the things that CC is loving right now, darlings!
This Adia Kibur crystal cluster necklace from shopbop.com.
This Alaia laser-cut leather waist belt from net-a-porter.com.
This Sir Alistair Rai scarf from creativecontrast.com.
This Theyskens' Theory Lara long dress from shopbop.com. CC adores the neckline!
Clarins Instant Smooth Self Tanning. CC is smitten! So nice to find a self-tanner that really leaves your skin glowing!
Light X Design by Bentley Meeker. This book is exquisite! The perfect addition to your coffee table, this oversize tome has incredible images of lighting design for celebs and famous spaces by the fabulously talented Bentley Meeker. You can purchase the book at Amazon.
What are you currently smitten with?
xoxox,
CC

Leonor Greyl's Cult Summer Classic goes Organic

The iconic LEONOR GREYL certified Organic PALM OIL

“Healthy and glamourous hair using natural products” has been LEONOR GREYL’s motto since its creation in 1968. Far more than a declaration of intent, healthy and gorgeous hair using natural products is the approach chosen by Leonor and Jean-Marie Greyl, and which their daughter Caroline and her husband Tom continue to follow with enthusiasm.

During the 1970s, when the concept was still quite abstract, LEONOR GREYL demanded natural treatments and formulas in her Institute and for her products. At the time the hair treatments were quite radical, not too concerned with the aesthetic aspect and with solutions often resulting from chemistry. LEONOR GREYL was a forerunner and a visionary. It’s nature which enables her and which will always enable her to be the exclusive benchmark Brand in the world of hair care.

LEONOR GREYL products have always respected the environment. The philosophy of this family business, since its creation, rests on a scrupulous selection of all of its supplier sources in order to offer its clients around the world high quality, effective, innovative natural ingredients for outstanding quality. LEONOR GREYL has always favoured nature’s most precious, intimate secrets to treat, repair, beautify and make hair gorgeous.
This pioneering Brand was the first ever to use the healing properties of palm oil and has been using them to protect hair since 1970.

Although LEONOR GREYL already used organic quality Palm Oil, faced with numerous controversies surrounding the intensive cultivation of palm trees and their damaging effects on the environment, LEONOR GREYL now stamps the bottles with “100% organic palm oil”. It is therefore an organic quality palm oil that the Brand currently favours, harvested in a region in Colombia where its production poses no threat to the environment.

Focus on Organic PALM OIL

By definition, organic farming favours cultivation methods, which preserve or increase the organic matter in the soil. Collected in Colombia, the Palm Oil used by LEONOR GREYL observes the fundamentals of respect for life and biodiversity.
Since its beginnings in 1970, this organic plantation has preserved the trees on the land, and is against all deforestation, partial or total.

The one, the only, incomparable LEONOR GREYL PALM OIL

PALM OIL is our best friend for summer! Made from 97 % natural oils, PALM OIL is amazingly softening and regenerating. Its “Holiday” aroma is already a journey. It’s the best and a true friend to hair exposed to the sun, the ideal partner to protect it and insure the beauty of all hair exposed to UV, wind, salt, chlorine...or any summer pleasure!


PALM OIL says yes to everything!

Yes it protects against the sun and UV rays, yes it “body guards” hair against chlorine in swimming pools, yes it transforms our hair into mermaids’ locks in the sea, yes it protects, yes it softens, yes it repairs our fabulous hair.

PALM OIL is sexy!

PALM OIL is a sexy beauty secret which is passed from generation to generation, from mothers to daughters, between sisters, among friends. This oil evokes sensuality, the heat on the sun on your skin, like a drop of luxury. True luxury, having time to yourself, deciding to pleat your hair or tie it up with a nicely tanned hand, twirling it around your fingers and inventing a new style each day.

PALM OIL insures!

PALM OIL protects our hair against all types of damage: colouring, lightening, brushing, straightening, sun, swimming.
Completely vegetal and certified ORGANIC, it congeals, whatever the climatic conditions under 77 degrees Fahrenheit, creating a soft, but impenetrable protective barrier. It isolates the hair by forming a protective film, nourishing and repairing, impenetrable to water and filtering UV rays.

Professional advice

The morning before going to the beach:
On dry hair, apply to the lengths and ends before combing or brushing through to coat all the hair. Leave it on all day, touching up if necessary by rubbing a small dot between the palms of your hands and reapplying to the hair. For long hair, part in the centre before splitting the hair into two pleats or pull the hair up high at the back and plait tightly or even a pretty ponytail. For a chic ponytail: once the hair is in a ponytail, take a small lock of hair and wind it around the band and fix in place with a hairpin.

An improvised French pleat? Beautiful using a chopstick from a Chinese restaurant.

For short hair, PALM OIL defines the boy crop and disciplines the most rebellious hair.
For a surprising feminine touch draw the hair and wear large decorated earrings.

Party time

The real refinement is washing the hair in the evening. PALM OIL washes out very easily with a single shampooing, allow it to dry naturally and reapply PALM OIL, using it as a styling product. It must be applied gradually, rub it into a few locks at the side and allow them to fall back to create a “messy” glossy effect.


Leonor Greyl Huile de Palme is available for $49 at lockandmane.com

How to Keep your Skin Hydrated

Author: Charlotte Bleasdale

Many people suffer from dry skin, whether on the body or, more commonly, on the face. We put our skin through a lot and expose it to all sorts of things so it's really not surprising. If you're finding stubborn dry patches hard to shift, here are some easy ways to help your skin back to its lovely smooth condition.

Skincare tips:

• Wear sun cream (or foundation with SPF) all year round to protect yourself from the damaging and drying effects of the sun.

• Drinking alcohol and caffeinated drinks can have a drying effect on the skin so try and cut down on these or cut them out completely of you can – at least for a spell.

• Drink plenty of water instead – aim for around 8 glasses a day. If you find this tricky, keep a large bottle on your desk and you'll be surprised how easy It is to get through. Keeping it at room temperature rather than icy cold also makes it easier to consume.

• Although it's good for your insides, water actually has a drying effect on the outside of your skin as it can rinse away your skin's natural oils. Hot water is the worst culprit for this, so if you can keep showers cool or warm rather than piping hot. Also make sure you wear gloves when you're doing the washing up.

• Avoid washing with harsh soaps, especially on your face. A moisturising shower cream will be much gentler and replenish some of your skins natural oils.

• Add a splash of oil to your bath to lock in moisture and nourish your skin. Natural oils like olive or almond are very effective and also inexpensive. These can also be applied to in a thin layer to damp skin when you get out of the shower.

• Dry your skin gently with your towel in a patting rather than a rubbing motion. Dry skin is more easily irritated and rubbing vigorously can lead to rashes.

• When you're thoroughly dried off, apply moisturiser to your whole body. Your skin is an organ so it's best to treat it holistically. You may wish to apply a more greasy ointment to problem patches, particularly before bed.

• Exfoliating with a scrub is a good way to remove any patches of flaky skin that cannot be restored with moisturiser alone. Don't do this more than once or twice a week though and avoid completely if your dry skin patches are itchy at all as scrubbing will only irritate it further.

• Try eating plenty of oily fish and nuts, or failing that take a vitamin E supplement or cod liver oil.

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Fake Tan: It's Easier Than You Think

Author: Charlotte Bleasdale

If you've got milk bottle legs and are longing for a golden glow – don't fear the fake tan! Getting it right is easier than you think. Use it for a special occasion or do it at home to save money you'd spend at the salon.

Follow these three easy steps and you'll be looking chic and sun-kissed in no time.

Prepare your skin

Getting your skin ready for your tan is almost as important as the way you apply it and a step that women are often tempted to skip. We're not talking a last minute moisturise here! Here's how to do it properly.

The first step is to get your legs hair free so the tan goes on smoothly. Do this well in advance of when you plan to apply the tan – at least 24 hours before if you're shaving, or two days if you're waxing. If you do it too close your pores will be open and will collect the tan.

Next, use an exfoliating scrub all over your body to remove any dry skin. Give plenty of attention to extra-dry bits such as your elbows, knees, ankles and heels. This will make your skin extra smooth, allowing the tan to glide on easily. It will also prolong the life of your tan as you won't be applying tan to old skin that's due to be shed any naturally anyway.

The final preparation step is to moisturise all over, using more in those problem dry spots. Don't leave this until the day of your tan as it will stop the tan from sticking.

Applying your tanning product

Choose a shade of fake tan that's appropriate for your skin tone to get the most natural look. Whether you prefer spray, mousse, cream or gel is really down to a matter of personal preference so why not try a different one each time until you find your favourite? If you're new to fake tanning, a moisturiser with fake tan is a good place to start as you can build your tan up slowly and you can't really go wrong as it's so light.

Fake tan can stain your clothes, so just before bed is the best time to apply it. You can then pop an old pair of pyjamas on and give your tan plenty of time to develop overnight. Even so, you'll need to waist at least ten minutes before wearing any type of loose clothing.

Apply your fake tan with your hands, or if you're worried about them becoming too stained, wear latex gloves or a tanning mitt.

It's best to start applying at your feet and work up, or vice-versa. If you're worried about applying it to your face, try a special facial tanning cream that's more gently, or dilute ordinary fake tan with a little moisturiser. If it comes out lighter than you'd like you can always wear bronzer – better too light than too dark when it comes to your face.

If you've decided not to wear gloves you'll now need to thoroughly wash your hands. You can then add a light layer of tan to your hands (removing all jewellery first), blending very carefully between your fingers and at the wrists.

For a deep tan you can reapply up to three times, but make sure you allow you're tan to fully develop before adding a second coat or you could end up more tanned than you intended. You'll need to avoid having a shower or a bath for at least eight hours after you've put your tan on, and try to avoid water generally for at least three.

Maintaining your tan

To prolong the life of your tan and keep it looking its best, make sure you moisturise every day. After five days or so, exfoliate lightly to get rid of any dead skin and to ensure your tan does not go patchy as it fades. To keep your tan topped up, you can reapply your fake tan on the day of exfoliation.

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Ways to Stay Beautiful on a Budget

Ways to Stay Beautiful on a Budget

By Rebecca Sebek

Believe it or not, most women won't skimp on their beauty routine whether the economy's up or down. However, if you're the frugal type, you can stay movie star ready on a budget! You can still buy your beauty products if you know how to shop. You don't have to spend $300 on the latest beauty product to look and feel beautiful. Sometimes spending less is more!

Ways to Stay Beautiful on a Budget

Use coupons. If you're not clipping coupons, you're allowing money to fly out of your wallet at a rapid pace. Many beauty companies like Revlon, Cover Girl, Maybelline, L'Oréal, and others offer coupons within your local paper or online. Their products are just as good as the more expensive brands. Sometimes, they're better than high end products.

Take advantage of sample beauty packs. Sometimes it's better to 'try' a product before you really buy it. Some beauty brands offer sample or trial sizes of their products. This is a great way to see if the product works for you without having to purchase the 'real' thing.

Trim your own bangs and ends. This may scare some women, but you can trim your own bangs. You can buy salon scissors for $20 or less that will do the job. Cut your bangs when they're dry. If you cut them when they're wet, you may cut-off too much. You can cut your ends the same way. Take small sections and make sure everything is even. Don't take too much off!

Get your haircut at the local beauty school. Believe it or not, some people are 'natural' hairstylists. While they may not have 10 or more years of experience, you may be pleasantly surprised at the amount of talent out there. Take a chance and see what the local school has to offer.

Purchase your clothes from a vintage or consignment shop. If you know how to shop and what to look for, you can find terrific bargains on designer labels. The only drawback is that you may have to go through racks and racks of clothing to find what you're looking for. The time spent is worth it if you can score some fabulous deals. You'll look good and your friends will want to know your secret to finding great clothes!

It's possible to stay and look beautiful no matter the state of your or your country's economy. You don't have to sacrifice not looking good because you may not be earning what you used to three years ago. You just need to become creative. In fact, you could probably start a business and teach others how to look beautiful no matter the economy. With the money you save, you'll be able to pay off any credit card debt you have or go back to school. It's a win-win situation!

Hello,

My name is Rebecca Sebek, owner of Savvy-Writer.com, a website dedicated to freelance writing.

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5 Simple Skin Care Tips For Teenage Girls Wearing Make Up

Author: John Burrow

Skin problems is one of the major health problems that teenage girls have to deal with. At a time where your looks really matter a lot its important that you look your best. Bad skin can affect more than your social life. Although it should not, it does tend to affect self esteem and the way you feel about yourself. While there are certain things, like hormones, that you cannot do anything about the vast majority of skin issues is within your control and you can do something about it..

Make up can have a great influence on your skin and the health of your skin. For many young girls its something new on their skin and sometimes the reaction can be negative - especially if there are chemicals in the products. With that in mind, here are 5 simple tips to help you stay healthy and keep your skin clear and beautiful.

1. Try to always buy make up and skin care products that are made from natural products. Chemical based products are usually much cheaper but they tend to be much harsher on your skin and can often lead to skin problems.

2. Always test new make up before you use it. Use a bit on your ear lobes or under your chin and leave it for a few hours to see how your skin reacts to it. This is important when you try out new products for the first time and even when its "safe and natural" you should still test how your skin will react to it.

3. Always check the expiry date of any product you buy. This also means that you should use it before the expiry date. There is a good reason why products expire and usually its because they are no longer safe to use after that date. Often time when products are on sale they have a short shelf life left, so be careful.

4. Never apply too much make up - especially when your skin is prone to zits and acne. Sometimes it seems like a good idea to cover up bad spots but too much make up can actually make this problem worse.

5. Always clean your face properly before you go to bed. Make up can irritate your skin and you need to allow your skin enough "breathing time" while you are sleeping. Make sure you clean is off completely with a good facial cleanser.

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Skin Care For Women Over 50

Author: John Socratous

There was a time when for women over 50, it meant end of beauty and best days! They stoically embraced the great signs of aging like wrinkles, sagging skin and dryness. But with advancement of science is every field, and also rediscovering the ancient wisdoms of our grandmothers, today there are both natural and medical ways of preventing the skin from turning our worst enemy once we turn 50. Skin care has become easier that before; but it is only effective when done with utmost care and regularity.

When you reach the age of 50, you have to take care of skin in two ways; first you have to prevent further damages or limit the damages due to aging, and also turn some if not all the damages that already has happened. At this age our skin loses elasticity and moisture in a much greater speed and cell turnover also slows down. That is why women over 50 need products that are very proactive in working so that the skin gets adequate protection from sun, moisture is retained and skin regeneration gets a boost. With regular use of such products, you will see great improvement when it comes to wrinkles and fine lines.

The few things you will need for maintaining a skin care regime for women over 50 include facial cleanser, a moisturizer for the day with SPF and a moisturizer for night. You will also need a washcloth while cleaning and washing your face.

Use a gentle cleanser that has non-soap formula to clean your face two times a day, once in the morning and once in night. It is better if you go for cleansers that are specifically created for aging, mature skin like yours as they have most amount of moisturizer. Take about a dime-size cleanser in your hand and massage it slowly to your skin. Now wet a washcloth with tepid water and wash off the cleanser by rubbing with the washcloth. Use circular motion while doing that. When you wash off in such a manner, your face not only gets cleaned, it also gets exfoliated.

Remember that the sun is your worst enemy all the more as your natural protection system is now slowing down. So avoid direct sunlight as much as possible as it can also lead to skin cancer and faster aging.

After cleaning your face in the morning, use a serum or rich emollient cream to moisturize your skin. Look for those products that come with antioxidants like Vitamin C or peptides and protect your skin from both UVB and UVA rays. Such moisturizer for women over 50 generally come with SPF 15 or 30. Make sure you apply it to your face when it is still damp from cleansing; as wet skin react better with such anti-aging products.

At night, the moisturizer to use after your clean your face should be some thick cream that has retinoids like Retin-A or retinol. Retinoid have a tendency to become extra-sensitive to sun and hence you should use retinoid based products at night for maximum benefit. Just rub it gently to your face and let it work through for the rest of the night.
Women over 50 should make sure that they visit their dermatologist on regular basis. There are many health problems related to your skin that may come up at this age; and you need to protect yourself from them as well as along with protection from the signs of aging.

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Mehndi Creations offers you a unique new generation mehndi art and design service, combining elegance and sophistication, adding the magic touches for that very special occasion. We can incorporate any style or create a bespoke design from Arabic, traditional Indian, Moghul to more contemporary, modern designs using a touch of glitter and coloured gems to accentuate the hues of the chosen outfit.


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Cosmetics and Colors really ... attached to beauty......women like beauty care pioneers Elizabeth ...

Women on both sides of the Atlantic realize that the keys to aging well are obvious, but challenging if you have bad genes, spend too much time in the sun or smoke a lot.

But while American women, like me at least, approach personal care with practical efficiency, the French women I know regard the pampering of the skin, hair and body as an enjoyable, gratifying ritual.

Looking attractive, at any age, is just what French women do, especially the urban ones. For Parisiennes, maintaining their image is as natural as tying a perfect scarf or wearing stilettos on cobblestone streets. Beauty is a tradition handed down from generation to generation.

"My grandmother always told me, 'Never neglect yourself, not even in the tiniest details,' " my friend Francoise Augier said, with a sweeping head-to-toe gesture. The French actress Leslie Caron, still Gigi-like at 79, told me her mother's favorite saying: "Women's skin is too fair to go bare."

The No. 1 response to my informal survey of French women about the years of magical aging is not gaining weight. Ever. If a French woman happens to see an additional kilogram or two on her bathroom scale, she will do whatever is necessary to force the needle back where it belongs. "I keep my weight steady, no ups and downs," Caron said.

"I avoid all excess." She claims to eat all kinds of food in small -- her friends say minuscule -- portions, and she doesn't drink alcohol. It's not so much that "French Women Don't Get Fat," as the title of Mireille Guiliano's best seller had it. Rather, French women won't get fat.

French women also recommend facials, massages and spa "cures" in their campaign against wrinkles, cellulite and saggy bottoms, bellies and breasts. One spa favorite is thalassotherapy, the seawater-based treatment that originated in France.

fashion, beauty and lifestyle; including celebrity looks, outfit ideas, things for your home and the latest tech bits.

keep a sense of proportion. If you've ever seen pictures of Angelina when she was a little girl, then you know that she was born with full lips (that or she began getting injections at a very young age). If you opt for the injections,

think carefully about the lips that your face will carry. Angelina's face is strong, the lines appear as if she were a carefully chiseled piece of sculpture. Her large eyes balance her lips. Is this you?

The Cream de la Creme!
I have extremely dry skin (on my body - my face is slightly different). In fact, my skin has a condition known as ichthysosis (the ichthys from fish) which basically means fish-scale skin. And if left alone, it would look very much like fish scales. Luckily my case is not as severe as it could be, but it still makes finding the right lotions and creams a challenge.

I've been concentrating on other things lately and have let this blog lapse shamelessly - but now I'm back! I'm not sure that it was the discovery of good new products that have brought me out of hiding or the completely hideous fashions that I've seen everywhere lately (more on those lately), but here I am again.

First new product: Not necessarily a new product, but great are two mascaras, both by Lancome. The first is Lancome's Hypnose,