One can always find one or more cosmetic item in the shopping cart whenever women are out to shop. So many products atop so many brands, give them an opportunity to select the best one for them. The fact is that it is no more restricted to the females, and even then males have to buy some sort of cosmetic items to look after their skin. It is more like a basic requirement to shield the skin from the harmful ultraviolet rays and pollution.
It is the desire of everyone to have a flawless and healthy looking skin, be it women or men. There are so many skin troubles that keep propping up from time and time, which can be treated with some sort of cosmetic items. Moreover, there are so many products that help people to get rid of the skin troubles. Today we have all type of skin treatments possible with the help of these cosmetic items.
The skin types vary greatly from person to person. So, it is not necessary that the beauty product which suits one skin type will be good for the others too. Therefore, one must pick such a cosmetic that suits their skin type the most. The results, otherwise, could not be so good. For people who have a very sensitive skin type, it is better to use the natural cosmetic items. In the wake of the people becoming more aware about the results of the natural beauty cosmetic products, the demand for the same has increased manifolds.
People who love to do the make-ups on their face, there is a separate category for the make-up cosmetics, under which people can find various products that can add on to their “face value”. People have witnessed that a good and charming look is very essential and that is why they invest so much on their looks. This has given rise to the demand of the cosmetic products. But there is a wide range of cosmetic products that are available in the market ranging from the beauty cosmetics to the natural cosmetic products and even the make up cosmetics.
It all depends upon the need and choice of the people as to which cosmetic product they buy.

Looking smart and good is the demand of the time. Studies have shown that on an average people spent a good amount of time and money on their look and style. Earlier fashion and style were the matter of females concern, but now the scenario has changed, metro men are quite fashion conscious. They are working hard on their style and look, be it the selection of formal custom suits for men’s or casuals or choosing a new hairstyle.
A man is judge by what he wears; clothing styles tells a lot about the person and his personality. Choose dress that suits your personality and style. It could be a jeans and t-shirt or designer S.Cohen suits, but make sure that your dressing sense goes well with your style. Though the scenario of men’ fashion has changed a lot, unlike their predecessors, new generation men love to experiment with their look and style, now their wardrobe has a collection of formal and casuals, from Allan Edmonds shoes to Sanyo’s trench coat and jackets.
It is advised not to be extra brand conscious, wear what suits you and make you comfortable. Make your own style statement, try to follow a moderate way of fashion and style, the extreme trends of fashion and style is not suitable for day-to-day schedule.
It is your own style and dressing sense that distinguishes you from crowd. Attractive and pleasing personality is not all about good looks and great body, but it is combination of all, be it your dressing style, hairstyle, accessories, or your talking style. So be specific in selecting your style and brand.

Mother’s Day is around the corner, so it’s time to celebrate those special women around you, who give life, love and happiness to our lives. Starting with your own mother and your wife, look around your family and friends and see all those fine ladies blessed with the joy of maternity. They all contribute to give sense to your life.
Although mothers deserve our love and appreciation all year round, we will celebrate Mother’s Day this year on Sunday, May 10, 2009. How can you show your love and gratitude? A smile, a phone call, an e-mail should be a nice move to congratulate your friends and colleagues wives and mothers.
Focusing on your inner circle, your own mother, your wife, your grandmother, aunt, daughter…they deserve something special. Visit her if you don’t see her since a long time. Talk with her, listen, know her problems and bring her your help to solve them. Pick a beautiful card and write some lines to show how much you love her. Take her to the movies, or to a fine restaurant and enjoy together a delicious meal. Give her some beautiful flowers or a nice and sweet chocolate box. Especially with your own mother or grandmother, you don’t need a lot of money to buy expensive gifts.
A gift if something special, maybe unusual, you can give to show how much you love her. Mother’s Day is a special occasion, a happy day. You should make your best effort to make her blissful, and make this a day to be remembered with a joyful smile for a long time, maybe forever. Such a particular moment should be associated with a unique gift, suitable to leave a deep impression and evoke everlasting memories. My suggestion? Think about women’s jewelry watches.
Watches have always been intrinsically works of art. In the past, with fine and precise mechanisms, and more recently, with the advances in electronics and high tech, they represent the best of human ingenuity and craftsmanship. You can recognize a great watch by its accuracy and durability, and so you can find an excellent watch made of stainless steel, at a very affordable price. But if you are looking for something more valuable, you can find luxury watches made of gold and other precious materials, crafted with elegant and unique designs. Watches like these are like “living”, working jewels, they show you time, date (and other information), and are a pleasure to the eye.
Talking about materials, always look for watches with dial window made of scratch-resistant-sapphire, for increased durability.
Any gift should be adjusted to the person who will receive it. With jewelry watches you can find a range of brands, styles and materials to fit the personality of that special woman you love. Is your mother a sophisticated and feminine lady? Does she enjoy sports and outdoor living? You can find beautifully designed dress timepieces to wear at parties at night, as well as sophisticated, accurate and water resistant watches for scuba diving and water sports lovers.
Where can you find and buy that beautiful watch for your mother or wife? Online, of course! No matter if you live in a big city or a little town, shopping online you can reach on your screen the widest range of watch brands and models, as well as the most reputable retailers with the best deals. Opportunities you won’t find anywhere else, without the need to drive, park, walk…shop comfortably from your computer!
And remember, Mother’s Day begins with loving hugs and kisses!

Although it would be nice if the first impression people took from us was our personality, the fact remains that our exteriors are, naturally, the first thing people consider when they look at us. This is not necessarily style-related; our wardrobes may be perceptions of what our bank accounts or personalities are. Even the smallest details of our dress send messages about ourselves that can be misinterpreted. Men tend to fall victim to this unfair scrutiny often as they tend to be unaware of the silent messages their ensembles are sending. We have provided some simple tips to help you avoid this situation and become more aware of the message you may be sending.
At one time, over-sized clothing was undoubtedly in style. However, that time has come and gone. Now, clothing that hangs on your frame and bags and sags is unattractive and presents an image of untidiness to people who see you. Choose clothing that is tailored to your frame without being too tight, and that provides comfort without being too baggy.
Often men also make another mistake, they do not think about their foot wear choices. It may seem easiest just to grab some tennis shoes out of the closet, but you have to think of what impression this is giving other people. It may not be comfortable for some men to wear anything but tennis shoes, but these men should make sure that their shoes are clean and not too worn.
A good hairstyle is also important to project and image of cleanliness and style. Find one that looks great and is easy to replicate by any stylist. You should have to spend a little extra the first time on a good haircut, but going to a professional, trusted stylist will be well worth the expense.
Try something new. Too often we get stuck in our “comfort zone” and then our style becomes stale. Try spicing things up once and a while, buy that electric blue shirt instead of the pale blue you normally would. Ask your friends, family members or coworkers for their style ideas. Resist that urge to go to the store and purchase the same clothes. Take those few moments and look at what is available, colors, textures, fit of the clothes, try something new.
The above suggestions are very easy, not to mention fun, to follow, but can drastically change your appearance for the better. Aside from your appearance, you may notice that your self-esteem and confidence has also developed from sporting a new hairstyle and wearing well-tailored clothing and clean shoes. These tips combined with your increased confidence will certainly be noticeable to others.

With the status of the economy, it’s so hard to indulge in buying clothes especially branded ones. Don’t be a fashion victim by buying everything you see in the market today. You don’t need to splurge on buying so many things which you don’t need.
When buying clothes you need to buy the basic, those that can be teamed up with different tops. It’s an inexpensive way of investing clothes which is very applicable these days. Every guy has his own different sense of fashion and style. These are things you need to have inside your closet, it’s a must for every guy to have them paired with a white shirt:
· You should have at least one cardigan inside your closet. You should have at any of the following colors.
– Black
– Grey
– Navy
– Green
– Blue
– Pastel
· You need it especially during cold months. It can be a good pair with any blazer of your choice. There are also organically made cardigans which you can try if you are very much inclined with nature.
· A striped blazer can possess a conservative look especially during events.
· Shorts tailored or not can be for a casual wear. It’s trendy and comfortable. You can wear it during summer time when the weather is hot.
· A rack jacket is best for hip and high low get up. It is very simple and can be worn in malls.
· It’s best with denim. White shirts are perfect for any kind of shirt; it can also be paired with any pants or shorts. It’s one of the safest things to have inside your closet.
Fashion and style is a long conversation especially when you are discussing about men’s fashion trend. No two people have the same choice of clothes and styles. When you want to be trendy, you should always look at the mirror and check
If the things you are wearing still look good on you, you might just want to go with the flow without checking if it’s suitable for you. You should check out some magazines and the web for some time to ensure that you are on the right track. Your indulgence to fashion can be addicting so you need to take a break form thinking what to wear for the next 24 hours. Though there are lots of fashion site today, some of the people can not find the things they are looking for.
You should check out the web for new things you should know for reference and guide. You wills surely find everything you need to know without having to spend much. Your looks merely depend on how you believe in yourself and not with the trend.

Fashion style is important. You clothes make your fashion statement, and how you’re perceived. Stand straight and carry yourself with grace. You will radiate self confidence.
Here are some fashion tips and advice to look and feel good. Don’t forget your jewelry accessories are like the icing on the cake. They are the finishing touch. Dress to Impress and Make Your Fashion Statement!
Fashion Tips
Make sure your wardrobe has plenty of neutrals on hand – they are perfect for mixing and matching. They can be dressed up or down with the right jewelry additions.
Not a one of us woman has the perfect figure. We all have flaws. Accept your flaws and work with them
Know your body and what looks good. You are logically attracted to clothes, styles and colors that flatter your figure. Experiment a bit, and try something a bit off your normal habits
Tailored outfits are flattering to most all figures
Buy styles that flatter your figure and don’t forget that finishing touch with your jewelry
To make a short neck look longer wear a sccop neck or open collar shirt, complete the look with a long necklace
Large breasted women and women with wide hips can obtain balance by using shoulder pads
Make sure your panty hose fits properly
Don’t bare all – leave something for the imagination. Entice with your a glittery necklace or choker, and don’t forget the earrings
Leather stretches so if your buying a leather skirt or pants make sure they are snug when you purchase them. There are also some fabulous faux leather products on the market that can give you great wear for a season or two without having to worry if they’ll still fit next year
Dress up your look with glittery jewelry, accent a line with a necklace. Don’t forget your earrings and bracelets. They add the finishing touch to your look. You can completely change your look just by changing your jewelry. Dress it up or down!
If you find an outfit in a magazine but its too pricey for your budget don’t fret. There are terrific department stores and online sites that sell very similar for much less. Your jewelry is the same. That fabulous designer parure that costs way more than you can afford – your certain to find a similar in an online store for much less. Clip the picture and keep it with you so you can match
Set your budget and stick to it. Purchase plenty of mix and match pieces to get the most for your money. And don’t forget to complete your look with jewelry. Mix and match your jewelry pieces also.
Make your fashion statement! You are a unique individual with your own look. Portray your self confidence and turn those heads!

My favorite star of all time would have to be Elizabeth Taylor. To be sassy, bold, confident and passionate like her, is to my mind, the epitome of womanhood). For me, the most famous image throughout her long history in the movies, would be her sultry look, wearing the satin slip-dress and leaning on the door frame, in the movie ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’.
Unbelievably, there are only 3 outfits in the whole of the movie and each time I watch this film, I start searching on EBAY for chiffon, white dress or a pencil skirt.
The famous and brilliant costume designer, Helen Rose, is the hero that was responsible for these simply elegant, classic and memorable styles.
Elizabeth Taylor’s emotional strength was inspirational, especially since she made the movie after the tragic death of her beloved husband, Mike Todd in an air crash. Helen Rose had been by her side throughout the making of the movie, and their relationship grew stronger through this bond, leading to the successful moulding of the movie star into an icon- Elizabeth Taylor. Their long career included other collaborations, such as ‘Butterfield 8’.
‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ certainly made our Liz the main focus. Wearing a short sleeved, cotton shirt and a skin tight, pencil linen skirt, with a figure-hugging belt, she made sure that she was noticed in that movie.
To play opposite the ultra electrifying Paul Newman must have been quite a challenge, since Paul’s presence could certainly steal the limelight from lots of other female stars – but, our Liz certainly held her own. Each time I play the movie, my eyes are always drawn to her, however much I love Paul, he just has to take a back seat.
In that movie, Liz had never been more beautiful, she was such a devastatingly stunning woman. With her curvaceous figure and Helen Rose’s expert tailoring, the simple but classic outfits show just what perfection can be created. The simple shirt and the pencil skirt is expertly highlighted with the Hermes orange-hue leather belt – simplicity in its perfection.
The second outfit is her more famous pose, leaning on the door frame in her white slip-dress, expertly tailored around her curves. How can her husband not have noticed her? Any normal woman would show lumps and bumps with such a shiny satin slip – not our Liz, every part fitted to perfection.
The final outfit was a dress that Helen Rose had fought hard for. The studio had preferred a more plain, cotton dress. The result of Helen Rose’s victory was most stunning: a simple Grecian wrap, around sculpting cuts, with the expert pleating being one of the most copied looks of design history. The white chiffon dress was later produced to be accessible to the women of the world, and aptly called, ‘The Cat’.

Clothing was always, ever since man started wrapping himself in various animal fur, a statement of a certain kind. Fashion, as a style popularized and excepted by many in modern day, just deepened that statement’s importance. Choosing one style or another gave people in all cultures a way of expressing themselves, and as there was always a fashion followed by majority of society, there was another, somewhere in the back of it, denying and rejecting it.
Alternative fashion styles are tightly close to music genres of what is also labeled as “alternative”, such as rock and roll, punk, gothic, hardcore, and all varieties that rose up from those. Many social and cultural issues are brought up by associating a subculture with a type of music and a way of clothing, such as denying status quo of classes, governmental policies, distribution of power, and identity policy which majority popularized. Identity, in fact, is the most important aspect of alternative fashion and as an embodiment of it, it produced a variety of styles, to show the same variety of opinion, discontent, or rejecting the traditional values which are always transformed in shape but steady in structure in the mainstream fashion.
Reimagining one’s own identity is a process that is followed by changes in personal appearance and usually approaching values of a subculture which offers to individual a better view of society. Those values are mirrored in music, clothes and accessories. Influenced by vintage and retro fashion, dress styles, forms of visual and performance art, personal attitudes towards concepts such as individuality, consumerism, social constructs on behavior, and considerations of availability and utilitarianism, rock and roll and punk had a very strong ground to stand on when social criticizm through clothing became unseparable part of the genres.
Since the 50s and 70s which were the turning point years, rock and roll and punk styles got multiplied by many, and brought us gothic, cyber gothic (and other varieties of gothic fashion which is still one of the strongest alternative movements in creation of new gender roles and identities and social boundaries), industrial (strongly influenced by military uniforms), Beatniks, Metal, Heavy Metal, Glam Metal (and many subgenres of metal music which has their own set of clothing styles), Hippie, Riot grrrl, Lolita, Mod, Ero kawaii (and many, many, many Japanese influenced styles with a strong influence on Western fashion, alternative and mainstream, such as Elegant Gothic Aristocrat), and many more. Individuality is an important part of alternative fashion, but there are always patterns (otherwise we would not call it a fashion), and even punk fashion, as an extreme form of rejecting social system through hairstyle, piercings, ripped clothes etc has a certain structure which can except anyone who wants to join it.
As styles change, and we are going further in time from the origins of musical genres which brought us new fashion(s), it is apparent that they are still here, regardless of gender, class, age or culture, transforming and giving people a stronger voice to say “We are different, and we want more”.

Fashion has been the highlight of almost all civilizations known to mankind. Starting off as a mechanism to cover ones nakedness, dress, head gear, leg wear and other accessories are today seen as a fashion statement to convey one’s social standing.
Accomplishments in fashion design style are increasing very fast. Fine craftsmanship and talent is utilized to design clothing, jewelry, bags, watches and various items. One has to have a basic awareness on the changes in fashion. Those who are employed (self employed or other-wise) in the field of fashion design style, must take into account the desires and looks of costumers. They either work independently or as a group.
The complimenting style that looks admirable in a model may not be appealing to everyone. The designer has to take into consideration the preference of the person who is expected to wear the outfit. They have to make calculations on various combinations of materials with extensive ranges. It also involves the color, pattern and the style. Selecting the right type of style would give welcome appreciation. They also take into account the right kind of outfit for children, men and women.
The fashion design industry practices the basic three types of fashion style.
Designers should be accurate while designing the clothes exclusively for a peculiar customer on the basis of measurement. More priority should be given to the quality of the material and the fabric used for designing the clothes. It should be perfectly stitched within the time.
Readymade clothes are easily available to the public where more preference is given to the cut of the clothes. To exhibit their exclusiveness, these kinds of clothes are not available in large quantity and they are sold at higher rates.
The final one depends on the mass market where fashion industries wait for season to attract the customers. These clothes are sold in the branded name, low of cost to consume time. People make the best use of this opportunity to purchase these clothes with the view that they are affordable.
Numbers of schools are offering new comers to study fashion design style which includes extensive training in many modules. To promote a good fashion design style, all you need is a creative mind for a perfect designing. Even though the designers have their own style of executing things, when designing clothes for another person, they need to apprehend the environment in which they are designing.

Since foundation is the palette on which you will paint, it is the first important step in the process of good cosmetic application. A good moisturizer containing sunscreen should be applied, followed by a spot concealer to cover any blemishes, spider veins, or dark areas in pigment. To choose the perfect shade of foundation, a three stripe test should be done along the jawbone. The shade that more closely matches the skin tone should be chosen. If the match is good, it will be unnecessary continue foundation past the jaw line.
One of the best beauty cosmetic tips concerns contouring, which is best done at this point. Using a very light, almost white, foundation, and a tiny brush, paint any obvious wrinkles. With a finger, gently blend this by patting it, You will notice that the wrinkles almost disappear because light colors bring out shadows. This principle works with darker colors in the same way. If you have a double chin or a round face, you can use a darker foundation shade or powder in that area to slim the face. Most foundations last longer if covered by a light dusting of complimentary facial powder.
Once the foundation is set, facial features should be dramatized. The eyebrows are often forgotten, but a touch of eyebrow pencil works to create framework to make the eyes pop. To lift the eyebrows and create space above the eyes, a light eye shadow should be applied to the entire eyelid all the way to the brows. Using a sponge brush, a base color can be applied from the eyelid into the crease of the eye. Then, for a particularly dramatic look, you can make a triangular shape with a darker color at the outer corner of the eye. These colors should be blended upward and outward with small strokes.
To finish the eye, you can either use an eye pencil in small, feathery strokes or, if you don’t feel capable of drawing a straight line, you can use a dark shadow along the edge of the lid to create a line. One of the beauty cosmetic tips suggested by experts is to line only half of the area under the eye from the corner back toward the center. This makes the eyes look significantly larger. A coat of mascara is the perfect finishing touch.
Beauty cosmetics used on lips and cheeks add youthful vitality. A lip liner keeps lip color from feathering into the lines around the mouth but should blend well with the lipstick. Cheek color should begin on the apples of the cheek and sweep upward. A great beauty tip is to use a bit of powder to clear any excess blush.
All of these simple beauty cosmetic tips should result in a natural look that can be worn for any occasion.