Applying Foundation

Choosing the right foundation is the first step to a successful makeup result. Perfect matching foundation can only be assessed by correct estimation of skin type, natural color and skin tone. Since most Caucasian, Latin, African and Asian women have yellow-based skin, they must buy foundation with a yellow base too so that it doesn't look like a mask. To master those skills, need a lot of practice and study. Yet, there are a few points that we can keep in mind while using the foundation at home to give the best possible results, for daily purposes :

1. Blend the cream foundation smoothly using a cosmetic sponge in long sweeping motions.

2. Cosmetic sponge helps you to manage and apply foundation more easily and gives a better and smoother result.

3. For perfect matching, foundations should not be tested on hands or insides of your wrist as the color of your face definitely differs from the color of these areas of your body. The best way is to test the foundation on your jaw line and see whether it matches the natural color of your neck or not. Matching under different light settings gives you a better idea about the correct foundation for your skin.

4. Foundation needs to be blended, properly, especially under the jaw line, into the hairline, on the ear lobes, corners of the nose and mouth and over and under the eyes, so that they don't let on the difference that the foundation makes to your skin to the viewer.

5. To retouch a particular spot, reapply the foundation there lightly and blend it with the rest of the face. Then powder it lightly with the translucent powder to let it set properly.

6. Touchup with dual active powder foundations can easily help you to change your look from day makeup to night makeup as it works as foundation as well as powder. For sheer finish using this foundation, you just have to dampen your cosmetic sponge a little.

7. While applying liquid foundation, it is better to put small points of foundation at different parts of your face such as forehead, nose tip, chin and cheek bones and then blend a little at a time on the face to give a more finished look.

8. You can use powder foundation just like the normal compact powder.

Home Remedies For Hair Loss

Yemeni natural remedy : Soak fenugreek (Hilba) in deep pot of water throughout the night. Massage the liquid into the scalp and wrap with a cloth for 3 hours. Repeat everyday for 1 month.

Massage the scalp with uncooked egg yolk, leave for 1 hour and wash.

Smear Red Henna on the scalp and wait for 1 hour, then wash, Repeat for 10-14 days. Beware- your hair will turn red from the henna!

Smear castor oil on the scalp and the hair roots but not on the hair, wrap the hair with a newspaper, tie with a cloth and leave overnight, wash in the morning. Repeat every 7-10 days (results will come after 6-7 treatments).

Home remedy for hair loss: boil 1 cup of water, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds, cook for 5 minutes, cool and drink.

Herbal cure for hair loss: blanch scented geranium leaves in boiling water, strain, cool and use to wash the hair.

Rub olive oil into the scalp to reduce hair loss.

Boil rosemary leaves in water, strain and save the liquid in a glass bottle. Use to wash the hair every day. You can also put the rosemary water in a sprayer and spray the hair every morning.

Mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, rosemary, 1 lemon juice and 1 egg yolk. Apply on the hair roots for half an hour and wash off.

Mix 1 tablespoon of cumin to 1/2 a cup of olive oil and rub into the scalp, leave for half an hour and wash off.

Mix Olive leaves with peach leaves, pomegranate leaves, buckthorn leaves, Henna, olive oil, and some salt. Grind and boil the mixture then leave to cool. Drain through a fabric and save in a container. Smear on the hair before bed time and leave for the whole night, wash in the morning. Repeat for 1-2 weeks. It will make the hair stronger and darker and will grow some new hair.

Grind myrtle leaves and saturate in water for 24 hours. Apply on hair, cover with a fabric and leave for the whole night (can also add olive oil and salt). Wash in the morning with cold or warm water. Repeat for 2 weeks.

Graduation Dress

For many, choosing a graduation dress or suit is as simple as looking in one's own closet. For others, however, the search takes several months to find the perfect outfit. Before you choose what to wear to your graduation, read the following tips to help you select the best outfit.

Dress Codes
Many schools require students to follow certain dress codes for graduation ceremonies. Shopping for teen clothing, particularly graduation dress clothes, can be tricky. Teens often feel peer pressure to follow what is considered the norm when it comes to apparel. Others, however, seek out a different path when it comes to dress and often favor hip hop, punk, or Gothic clothing instead. Schools with stricter dress codes typically won't allow students to follow their own preferences, and if this is the case at your school, you may be out of luck.

Consider this your graduation is only one night of your life, and even though you may feel that you are conforming to someone else's preferences, the night will still be about you and your successes! Dress codes often include white dresses for girls and khakis or blue dress pants with white dress shirts for boys. If your school does expect graduates to follow a dress code, be sure you adhere to all aspects of it, including the following:

Length of dress
Style of shirts
Belt and tie requirements
Color of shoes
Strap styles (spaghetti or strapless allowed or not allowed)

Fabric Choices
Not only is the style of graduation dress important, but also the type of material should be considered as well. The time and place of your graduation should dictate to some extent the type of material you choose for graduation dress.

Warm Weather
If your graduation will be held outside in June, and you live in a warm climate, then look for a dress that will be cool and comfortable, preferably made out of cotton, linen, or silk. Remember, you'll be adding another layer to your clothing with the addition of a graduation robe. Guys may not have as many options, since they'll probably need to wear a dress shirt, but shirts that are cotton or cotton blend and short sleeved can be somewhat cooler and more comfortable. Unfortunately, some graduation robes actually bleed their color onto the garments underneath. If you must wear white, there isn't a lot you can do if this happens, although a professional cleaner may be able to clean the outfit. With this in mind, however, you might not want to spend a fortune on your graduation dress.

Cold Weather
For northern climates and those graduations held during the winter, appropriate clothing should also be chosen. Wool blends, flannels, mohair, and thicker cottons should keep you warmer and more comfortable. You might want to consider wearing under clothing, such as Under Armour as well, and add layers of additional clothing for extra warmth.

Appropriate Graduation Dress
If possible, try on your graduation robe before you purchase your graduation dress. You don't want to purchase a dress that has a longer length than that of the robe. You should not be able to see the hem of the dress beneath the robe. If you've already purchased your dress, consider having the dress hemmed for the ceremony. You can ask the seamstress to put in a temporary stitch that can be easily removed once the ceremony is over. If no dress code is required, graduation dress should still be appropriate and fit the occasion. Guys should wear dress shirts and pants, not jeans or active wear.

Shoes and Accessories
Shoes and accessories should be just as appropriate. Shoes should be dressy, so leave the tennis shoes and flip flops at home ! Consider the type of turf or flooring you'll be walking over as well. High, spiked heels won't work well on a football field. Wooden floors can be slippery as well. Girls should pay particular attention to their jewelry and hair accessories. Remember, you'll be wearing a graduation cap, and you don't want to have a hair band or barrette that will interfere with the fit of the cap

Additional Resources
Finally, consider shopping online and at your local department stores before deciding on a final purchase. The following web sites will get you started:

Armani Exchange

Grad Shops
Prom Girl
Ideal Clothing

Jewelry Engraving Tips

Engraving jewelry is the perfect way to make an already beautiful piece much more meaningful. Jewelry engraving first became popular during the Victorian era, a time defined by sweeping romantic gestures. Beautiful poems, quotes and meaningful dates were hand-engraved on the back of lockets and the inside of rings for a secret sentimental meaning that only the wearer knows. Engraving technology has come a long way, but the timelessness of engraved jewelry is still the same.

Picking The Perfect Engraving

Once you’ve decided to get a piece of jewelry engraved, the most important part of the process is choosing the perfect words. Engravings can be as simple as “I Love You,” but the most meaningful ones say something unique and personal about your relationship. This is especially true for wedding bands, which are one of the most popular items for engraving.

Here are our top ideas for finding the perfect words to engrave:

1. Wedding Vows, If you are engraving a wedding band, there is no better way to memorialize your lifelong commitment to loving each other than by forever etching the words into your bands. We carry some beautiful wedding bands with room for vow engraving.

2. Phrases, Lyrics or Words from a Poem, Many couples have a particular poem or song that is special to their hearts, and symbolizes an important part of their relationship. This choice is as meaningful as it is beautiful.

3. Religious Phrase or Verse. Couples who find strength in their faith will enjoy having a religious verse inscribed on their jewelry or wedding band. Symbolically you will always carry your love for the person as well as a reverence for your religion.

Now that you’ve found the perfect words to commemorate your love, read on for a few more things you should know about engraving.

Hand Engraving vs Machine Engraving

Hand engraving is done by a person using special tiny tools. Hand engravers usually know a wide range of fonts and styles they can use to write the words. Keep in mind that hand engraving usually works best with a soft gold or silver. Platinum or tungsten is extremely hard to engrave by hand, and the engraving might not be deep enough to easily read.

Machine engraving is accomplished by a special machine that is hooked up to a computer. The computer has a file of what the engraving is supposed to look like, and relays the information to the machine to create a perfect copy on the piece of jewelry. Machine engraving gives the customer a wider range of styles and objects that can be engraved on a ring. At Apples of Gold Jewelry, we have special technology that allows us to engrave your phrase in your own handwriting onto the ring. It’s the most customizable way to memorialize your special words on a piece of jewelry.

Natural homemade on oily skin

Cucumber
One tablespoon of cucumber juice.
One tablespoon of mint juice.
Half teaspoon of peppermint extract

Mix all the ingredients together and apply this on the face.
Leave it for drying. Then wash off with lukewarm water. This face pack is very effective for oily skin.

Egg
Egg white of one egg
Half tablespoon of water.
One teaspoon of multani mitti.
Half teaspoon of peppermint extract.

Soak multani mitti powder in water for half an hour. Beat the egg and blend all the ingredients together. Also mix the soaked multani mitti powder in the mixture. Apply this on the face for 15 minutes. Then wash off with lukewarm water.

Potato
One teaspoon of potato juice.
One teaspoon of multani mitti.

Blend both the ingredients together and apply on the face. Leave it until it dries. Then wash with lukewarm water. Finally, rinse with cold water

Papaya
Apply 2 tablespoons of papaya pulp on your face and let it dry. Then wash off with lukewarm water. One can also mix lemon juice in it.