Effects of Unhealthy Eating Habits

More or less the human body is a machine; like any machine body also needs some fuel to work. But, only the sufficient fuel is not all, the quality of the fuel is also important for a good performance. For human body, food is the fuel on which it runs. To make your body give the best performance, satisfying your hunger is not all. It is important that you consume a healthy food. The unhealthy

Beauty trends for 2012

Start the New Year looking better than you ever have before! Archana Achal spots the beauty trends sure to make it big in 2012.

Put your best face forward this year by making the most of makeup. The trends spotted here can take you from frumpy to fresh or gloomy to glam with little effort. Just let the makeup perform its magic on you and watch all eyes turn your way. The cosmetics industry is a large field with huge variety and will surely have something for everyone, no matter what your personal style guide.
All eyes here!

Turn the cliché of your eyes being the windows into your soul into a chance to show off your best features. 2012 is going to be all about the eyes, with a number of designers and makeup artists going all out to play up the peepers. Striking eyes, made bold by the use of deep and dark-coloured eye-shadow should be your statement at parties and nights out. The look stays trendy with a lot more navy shadow, moving the trend from smoky to midnight magic.

Your eyes are your night sky. Take the glamour quotient up a notch by adding a lot of sparkle using shimmer dust on the lid in silver or metallic gold to mimic stars. Models for Fendi's Spring/Summer 2012 collection were noticed by fashionistas all over the world for the gold foil covering their entire eyelids up to the brow bone. While that look may take hours to accomplish, brushing on gold shimmer will take only minutes. For the day, a bright-coloured shadow in fuchsia, yellow or blue will add a dash of colour to pep up any outfit. Remember to create contrast only where necessary and not use too many colours at once. Cat eyes with wings and flicks in black liner are all the rage as well. Think Amy Winehouse but less dramatic and more defined. In contrast, artists are keeping the eyebrows thicker and more natural.
Pretty pout

There's colour everywhere in the world of lipsticks, so go out there and take your pick. Don't be afraid to choose the wacky options this year, like many designers have for their models. New York–based fashion designer Prabal Gurung chose a bright orchid lip colour for his models which popped on the runway. Electric hues are in as well; neon red and mandarin orange in particular are making waves in the cosmetic world. Full, red lips have always held the fancy of women (and men as well, we think) and with retro styles like the wings on your eyelids mentioned above making a comeback, it's no surprise that the 1950s scarlet lip trend is back as well. Remember all the while to keep the rest of your face makeup neutral.

Shades of cherry and plum are also set to take over in this field, and keeping the Indian skin-tone in mind, these will be preferred by most. Glossy lips are so last year, and the matte look is here to stay. Most lipsticks moisturise the lips anyway, so take a pass at your clear gloss. If deep colour is not your style, there are always apricot and peach coloured tints to add just a touch of colour. These pastel shades have also hit the world of makeup in a big way. They are best suited for those opting for the fairy-like look.

Cheeky tales

Makeup artists are wishing the winter away by opting for the sun-kissed look when it comes to the cheeks and brow line. The only season this year will be summer, and make sure you pick up gold cheek shimmer to highlight your cheekbones.

For the more “just-spent-a-week-in-St Barts” look, opt for a darker cream bronzer to add a bit of sparkle. The warm glow created will make your skin look younger as well. Caramel tones are very 2012, pushing out last years pink and peach blush trend. This leaning towards gold is ideal for the Indian skin-tone as both wheat and dusky tones can be made sunny and warm in colour with just a bit of bronzer. It is also perfect for those who prefer to keep makeup to a minimum, especially for their day-look. Brighten the eyes with a bit of light shimmer if opting for the nude look overall or sweep on a dark lip colour to take your look from day to night.

The key to these trends is to go with what suits your skin-tone best. Be inspired by the colours of nature all around you, moving away from just browns and pinks to more vivid and bright hues. Step into the wondrous world of makeup this year and don't be afraid to experiment with colours that best suit your personality.

News sources: thehindu.com

Alexis Mabille Spring 2012 Accessories collections

Are you fond of your ever-evolving look? The Alexis Mabille spring 2012 accessories below teach you how to amp up your do and outfit with gorgeous and romantic details. Play with various shapes and prints to master the art of accessorizing.

Look changers like these amazing hair bows and jewelry designs should feature in the wardrobe of all aspiring 'it' girls. Pile up on artsy style items which reflect your romantic and creative side. There's no need to overdo your ensembles by using tons of accessories.

The trick to nail down a high street and inspiring outfit is to mix/match different shades, prints and shapes. Our favorite designers provide us with a dazzling parade of staples for the next season. The Alexis Mabille spring 2012 accessory collection grants you with a fabulous visual experience. Check out the loveliest hair clips and headbands complemented with floral details and patterns. Unleash your girly side and incorporate these elements into your casual and party-perfect apparels.

Dare to be different by sporting unique and exquisite accessories. Arm up your 'do with a lovely floral skinny headband or a hair clip. The result of your quick styling trick will be simply mesmerizing. Let your creativity lead you through the selection of the most impressive jewelry designs and on trend accessories. A big bow hair clip or brooch will do magic to your low key look. Fashion designers like Alexis Mabille are here to help you take your styling skills to the next level.

These high class details will speak for your refined taste and aspirations to rise above the crowd with a signature look. Alexis Mabille offers you the chance to pick a set of dapper necklaces, hair clips, bracelets and decorative bows which save you from any style meltdown and monotony. Skim through these brilliant creations to explore the infinite advantages similar accessories offer.

News & Images Source: becomegorgeous.com

7 Health advertisements Videos of 2011 you can't Forget

"Health is a real wealth". We often fail to concentrate to our body’s health and fitness needs due to lots of work pressures and busy lifestyles. As we all know most of the Advertisement Company is launching their product by focusing on the health factor. Day-by-day, people are becoming more & more health and beauty conscious so they want nutrient products to maintain their health. Health

Winter of discontent for brides? No way, say designers

The chilly winter and bridal wear might seem an oddity. But not any more, thanks to the modern-western fusion by designers who have created layered outfits, embellished jackets, heavy saris teamed up with corsets and much more in velvet and brocade for brides to enjoy a perfect winter trousseau exuding style, glamour and attitude.

In long anarkali kurtas teamed up with lehengas, saris with band-gala kurta with overlapping sides in fabrics like velvet, brocade or even in organaza with thick linning, brides can not only flaunt a trendy look but simultaneously keep themselves warm.

"Yes, it is difficult for brides to choose the perfect attire which not only makes them look elegant and beautiful but also helps in braving the freezing cold. But nowadays such trendy designs are available in fabrics that can keep brides warm. So, selecting a wedding trousseau should not be termed a problem for brides any more," designer Naina Jain, who participated in the just-concluded Celebrating Vivaha exhibition, told IANS.

Designer Mamta Rawal said that "layering of clothes is one of the trends to be watched out for in the winter, especially when it comes to the wedding trousseau".

"This year is about transformation from contemporary to modern in bridal wear. Asymmetrical hemlines with sheer layers can be teamed up with nice and elegant lehengas. Also, a bride can experiment by getting designed a nice embellished jacket that totally goes well with the lehenga. If that is not enough, one can go for leggings with nice Swarovski or pearl work and worn under the lehenga to keep warm," she said.

"Not for the marriage ceremony but for other related functions, a nice heavy sari with a matching corset can give layers to the outfit. The corset can be experimented with by converting it to a deep collar-neck corset," she added.

To beat the cold, one can also pick up a cashmere coat and heavily embroidered kurta to ease down the temperature a bit and at the same time look trendy.

"One can add dark-coloured cashmere coats for the glamorous look. Also, the best way to avoid the cold is to team up your anarkali lehanga with knee-length embroidered kurtas in bold colours," designer Monika Arora told IANS.

In fact, winter allows fashion connoisseurs to experiment with a lot of things, which is not possible in summer when people prefer lighter materials in not so loud colours. The chill gives a chance to amalgamate traditional and contemporary, says designer duo Bharat and Reshma Grover.

"The winter season is the best time for a wedding trousseau as we (Indian designers) are mixing traditional and contemporary. One can layer the wedding trousseau with floral jackets or long churi-sleeved blouses in fabrics like brocade and velvet. This will not only bring warmth but also give a slim effect to the personality," said Reshma.

After choosing the right clothes for winter, brides need to learn how to wear it right.

News and Images Sources: deccanchronicle.com

Healthy Hotdog Recipes

Hotdog is among the most consumed foods each year, which is loved by both kids and adults. Hot dogs are often eaten at sporting events, local picnics & carnivals as well as while enjoying the day at a barbeque. As per National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans consume 20 billion hotdogs annually which means 70 hotdogs per every person. Hotdogs (cooked sausages) are made from pork, beef,

Lemon Juice For Dry Scalp - Easy Dandruff Home Remedies

Dandruff is among the most embarrassing, bothersome and prevalent problems which affect almost 50% of the world population. Basically, dandruff is a problem of too dry or too oily scalp. On oily scalp, the fungus growth is speeded up by the oil that leads to dandruff while on dry scalp, dead skin cells shed from the scalp faster than normal. This shedding of dead cell is recognized as dandruff.