Skirts 101: The Six Most Common Skirt Types in Every Woman's Closet

  Looking for lovely fashion clothing to add a dash of femininity to your wardrobe? Then you could be due for a skirt shopping spree. Below are some of the most popular types of skirts in the market. Check them out, see which ones best fit your style and taste, and get shopping! A-Line - As its name clearly suggests, an A-Line skirt looks a bit like the capital letter A. It’s narrow at the top and spreads outwards towards the hem. Almost anyone can pull of A-Line skirts, but they are most flattering in women who have a straight frame because they create the illusion of curves. Broomstick - If you’re a “Boho” chic then broomstick skirts will be right up your alley. These skirts are characterizes by their wrinkly appearance and flowy nature. It’s a great piece to wear if you want to appear taller and thinner. It’s best to pair a tight top with this type of skirt, and if you wish to accessorize further, consider throwing a belt around your waist to accentuate it. Mini - Fun and casual, mini-skirts are short and fall several inches above the knee. They work well in bringing attention to a woman’s legs and they work with a variety of tops, including tank tops, fancy blouses, and polo shirts. Maxi - Maxi skirts are long, straight, and usually flow right to the ground. They’re meant to cover the entire bottom part of a woman’s body and like broomstick skirts, they give the illusion of a longer figure. Maxi skirts look great with tight or cropped tops. Pleated - Pleated skirts vary in length and material, but they all have one thing in common:  vertical pleats running up and down them. They add a bit of fun to any outfit, and depending on the length and material, they can be worn for various occasions. For instance a chiffon pleated skirt below the knee can pave the way for a semi-formal to smart casual look, while a polyester one above the knee would make for a casual and fun attire. Pencil - Straight, tight, and below the knee, pencil skirts are popular in the office. Paired with a nice button down blouse, tights, and high heels, they give you a sleek and classy corporate look. Contrary to what some might think, pencil skirts aren’t just for slim women. When worn correctly, they can actually flatter just about any body type. For instance, while slender women should go for the tight pencil skirts, full-bodies ladies can for those that are slim but aren’t too tight. A note for those on a budget: Is your fashion budget limited? Don’t fret. Before you start thinking that you can’t afford to buy yourself some flattering skirts, consider checking online for apparel deals. Why not head to the website or Facebook page of your department stores or clothing boutiques and see if they’re running any promotions? You can also check your favorite fashion coupon site to see if there any deals that you can snag. There are plenty of sales going on at any given moment and the key is to just find out which ones you can take advantage of.  

Smile with Confidence

You can never underestimate the importance of confidence. Moreover, if you feel confident when you smile then this will stand you in good stead for success and happiness. Your smile is a way of instantly building relationships with other people and creating a great first impression. This could go so far as to land you your dream job, endear you to your future partner or form a long-lasting friendship. Surveys and opinion polls consistently rate the smile as people's most important attractive feature,. And it is true that most of us look for a nice smile when we are on the search for a potential partner. Many women choose to have cosmetic dental treatment to emanate the smiles of their favourite celebrities. The most popular celebrity smiles include: The Duchess of Cambridge Taylor Swift Emma Stone Jennifer Lopez Halle Berry Cameron Diaz Cheryl Cole Unfortunately, many people are not blessed with a perfect smile. But, as with the celebrities, this need not affect your confidence, as there are many different cosmetic dental treatments that can give you the smile of your dreams. These confidence-boosting treatments are now widely available and will leave you looking great. Cosmetic dental treatments In the last ten years, cosmetic dentistry has boomed and millions of people in countries all over the world have taken steps to improve their smiles. These treatments are not just for people on the red carpet and are widely available. They include: Veneers shot to fame as a result of television makeover shows and red carpet endorsements. They are a great treatment for anyone who wants an A-list worthy smile. Veneers are shaped like natural teeth and made from laminated porcelain, to mimic the colour and finish of teeth. They are perfect for people with worn, stained or chipped teeth, or spaces between their teeth. Tooth whitening is one of the easiest, least expensive means of boosting the appeal of your smile. Treatment takes less than an hour, the results are amazing and, best of all, there is no pain involved. Cosmetic bonding is a simple, effective treatment designed to make a big difference to the overall look of a smile by making small changes. These confidence-boosting improvements include repairing chips, building up worn surfaces and decreasing the size of gaps between the teeth. The procedure takes less than an hour, the results are visible immediately and there is no need for anaesthetic. Cosmetic braces are designed to straighten the teeth without impacting your looks during treatment. They are discreet and usually work quickly, with popular treatments including Six Month Smiles, the Inman Aligner, Clearstep and Invisalign. Lingual braces, which are applied to the back of the teeth so that they are invisible when you smile, are also becoming increasingly popular. Improving your smile will not just ensure that you have great looking teeth. It will also give you a confidence boost and increase your self-esteem, so that you can show your true personality and achieve your goals. If you want to boost your confidence by means of a new smile visit http://www.braces.org.uk/ and learn about the treatments available. There's sure to be one that suits your lifestyle and smile needs.

5 Foods That May Be Damaging Your Skin

Have you ever marveled at how many skin care products there are in the market these days? There are too many! The reason is quite obvious â€" more and more people are either becoming aware of the importance of taking care of their skin or they already have existing problems that need to be treated. Your skin is the biggest organ in your body which is why you need to take care of it. While there are foods that can improve the elasticity and the overall suppleness of your skin, did you know that there are also those that can actually harm it? Here are 5 foods that you should limit or shun from your diet â€" Processed Foods Live enzymes and nutrients are either broken down or lost once foods are processed. Since this is so, any processed food is nutritionally deficient and is automatically unhealthy for your skin and the rest of your body. Boxed foods are also known to have a lower water content. Unlike fresh vegetables or fruits, boxed foods are not in their natural or raw state so they are not a good source of hydration. Any Non-Organic Food Non-organic foods are likely to contain pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, waxes, or even hormones. These are known toxins yet modern man isn’t often aware that he ingests some of these when he eats food that are non-organic. Since the body is not able to recognize the toxic, foreign chemicals, its most common response is inflammation. Remember that organic foods have more nutrients and though they are pricier, they will provide you with a better complexion. Dairy Foods A lot of dairy cows, these days, are already being fed with hormones. This is so they will keep lactating throughout the year. When you happen to drink the milk that comes from any of these cows, or if you eat ice cream or yoghurt that were processed from such milk, then your skin is screwed. There are many health issues that come from the consumption of these dairy products, to begin with, you can worry about acne. Sugary, Artificially-colored or Flavored Foods These artificial stuff are already considered as a normal part of the American diet. Additives such as aspartame or Red #5 are now a part of most known foods. While they may make foods look more scrumptious, they contain no nutrients, hence, they are not good for your body and your skin; and worse, you could even end up with histamine reactions. Any Fried Food Did you know that oil that is heated at a very high temperature could bring about oxidation? So when you are frying that egg or chicken drumstick, you are literally putting toxins into your body. And there is no way to detox these fats off of your body. Healthy skin is seen to have good circulation and metabolism and eating fried foods could lead to poor circulation. Therefore, a weakened circulation and poor metabolism could result into a lack of glow on those cheeks! Think Before You Eat Remember what they say about you and the food that you eat? The next time that you put something into your mouth, try to think twice. You could be eating toxins or dumping garbage right into your body so be more wary. About the Author: Jenn is a writer for My Food a company that offers healthy meals delivered to the home. She enjoys creating her own body scrubs and face masks using natural ingredients found in her kitchen.

How to Give Yourself a Homemade Facial

Washing your face daily, wearing sunscreen, moisturizing, and exfoliating regularly all contribute to have young and radiant skin. However, if you want to take your healthy skin habits to the next level, then you might want to add “getting facials” to your skin to do list. A facial is a treatment that lets you go through a multi-step skin rejuvenating process that involves cleaning, detoxifying, toning, and moisturizing your skin. The great thing about facials is that they not only benefit your skin, they can also calm your mind, body, and emotions as well. Getting a facial is so much more than a mere physical vanity trick. It’s also a way for you to relax and pamper yourself. Facials are usually done in a spa by a licensed esthetician. However if heading to spa is a little out of your budget, consider taking a DIY approach instead. It’s really easy to perform a homemade facial, and it should take you about 45 minutes or less. Ready to get started? Check out the step-by-step guide below: Step 1 â€" Prepare the things that you need â€" In order to get the full relaxing effect of a DIY facial, it’s best to have everything ready before you begin. That way, you won’t have to scramble around looking for your ingredients and materials in the middle of the process. Prepare all your materials and ingredients, including towels, oils, cucumbers, tea bags, and the mask that you’re going to use. Step 2 â€" Prep your face â€" When getting a facial, you don’t just apply the masks immediately. You need to make sure that your face is clean and exfoliated in order to achieve best results. Wash you face thoroughly with your trusted cleanser, and apply the exfoliator afterwards. Step 3 â€" Open Up Your Pores â€" Take a warm, damp towel and put it on your face for a few minutes. This will effectively open up your pores and allow your skin to absorb the ingredients better. After removing the towel, open up your pores further with the use of steam from hot water. Take a pot, fill it with water and throw in some oils and herbs. Put the pot over some heat and bring it to a boil. After which, remove the pot from heat, drape a towel over your head and hold your face over the steam. Do this for about 5 to 10 minutes. Step 4 â€" Apply the mask â€" Once your pores are opened up, use a facial mask and gentry apply it to your skin. Be sure to cover your face entirely. Step 5 â€" Put cucumbers on top your eyes â€" Lie down, and put cucumber slices on top of your eyes. This will give your eyes a nice cooling treatment and will help get rid of the dark circles under your eyes brought about by stress and lack of sleep. If you don’t have any cucumbers at home, you can also use teabags as a substitute. Step 6 â€" Rinse â€" Once the mask has done its job, rinse your face thoroughly. Take your time while doing this and be sure to get all traces of the substance off your face. Step 7 â€" Tone and Moisturize â€" Once you’ve washed the mask off your face, apply toner and moisturizer to your skin. Image credit: o5com on Flickr

Reward Yourself for a Job Well Done

Whether you’re doing a great job on your diet or you got the big promotion at your work, there’s always a special time to give yourself that little extra treat you’ve been wanting for quite some time. Of course, what that treat is will differ from person to person and whatever the accomplished task is, but no matter what it is, the feeling you get from rewarding yourself is absolutely amazing. It’s a proud moment that gives you the sense that you’ve done something great and you’ve earned every bit that you reward yourself with. Maybe you’ve been on a long-standing diet and you have been craving that candy or ice cream or a certain meal so bad. Give yourself a plateau that if you reach it, you can allow yourself the reward of that treat because you know deep down that you’ve earned it. Maybe you don’t even want food; in that case, you can reward yourself with a nice little shopping spree to get some new clothes to go with your new figure. That’s a great way to reward yourself and show off your accomplishments to the rest of the world.   Say you get that promotion at work you’ve been working so hard for and with it comes a nice raise in your pay; this is the perfect time to treat yourself to something you’ve really wanted like a new television or new shoes or anything that you felt may have been out of your budget range before the new promotion. This is the perfect example of rewarding yourself for a job well done because you took the time to put in the hard work, it paid off and now you can get the things you wanted but couldn’t afford before. Of course, you don’t want to go too crazy on the spending spree, but a nice treat is perfect to congratulate yourself. Think of it as if you were a little kid again and you were back in grade school. Every time you got a good grade or did a good deed, you would earn a gold star or a happy face or your test would get put on the fridge on display for everybody to see. Rewarding yourself for things you do is based on the similar incentive that when you do great things, you get to feel proud and reap whatever benefits may come from that accomplishment; in this case the benefit is whatever you reward yourself with. Treats and rewards are what push us to do better in everything we do and to accomplish so many of our goals because we know that if we do one thing great, we earn something we want. So go out there, be great and give yourself a nice treat to reward yourself for a job well done.