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Cancer has a significant impact on the Australian community and affects millions of families and their loved ones each year. According to Cancer Australia, at current incidence rates, one in three men and one in four women in Australia will develop cancer by the age of 75. By age 85, the risk increases to one in two for men and one in three for women. The most common cancers in Australia (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) are prostate, colorectal (large bowel), breast, melanoma and lung cancer.

These statistics do not paint a pretty picture; however, there is some good news. On a positive note, more than half of all cancers diagnosed in Australia are successfully treated, and survival rates for some common cancers have increased by more than 20 per cent in the past two decades. In general, Australia survival rates for cancer are high by world standards.

The number of new cancer cases is rising each year and as a result the majority of you would have been affected by cancer, be it personally or through a close family member, friend or colleague that has suffered. For those of you fighting the cancer battle or helping someone go through it, this article provides tips for improving self image through what is an extremely difficult and emotional time.

Hair-loss

For most women, partial or total loss of hair is the most traumatic appearance change faced during cancer. Although you may not think so, it is also one of the most easily disguised. Hair-loss can occur all over the body, from the head to eyebrows and eyelashes.

Here are some tips for hair-loss on the head:

• Cut you hair before treatment – hair-loss when hair is shorter is less dramatic and thinning looks better with a shorter style.

• Visit a wig consultant before hair-loss occurs so they can best match your natural colour – synthetic wigs are best as they are easily cared for and less costly than human hair. Never brush the wig when it is wet – instead lay it on a towel inside out and let it dry naturally.

• If you are not a fan of the wig option, try scarves, hats, beanies, and turbans or similar if you wish to cover hair-loss. Make these part of your fashion statement!

• Use a mild shampoo and light hair conditioner to avoid damaging brittle hair.

• Protect your hair and head when out in the sun.

• Once the hair has grown back after treatment, avoid chemical treatments for at least six months.

Loss of eyebrows is another common side effect of chemotherapy. A brow gel creates the most natural look. To make them look fuller use an eyebrow pencil in a shade similar to your hair colour or wig colour and use the ‘dot and feather’ technique.

Loss of eyelashes or part of the eyelashes is also common. An illusion of eyelashes can be created by drawing a line with an eyeliner pencil following the eye shape completely. A small amount of eye shadow may also help. In the case of thinning eyelashes, mascara is still applicable and will make your eyes appear bigger and appear to thicken the lashes that remain.

Fluid retention

Some chemotherapy drugs can cause fluid retention in the body. This form of swelling is generally most noticeable in the feet, ankles, hands and face. Swelling may also occur with hives as part of an allergic vascular reaction, which causes an increased ability for fluid in the cells to ‘leak’ into layers of the skin. Swelling of the airways can also be caused by chemotherapy drugs, which may lead to difficulty in breathing. It is important to seek help immediately if you are feeling symptoms of swelling of the airways and have shortness of breath.

The symptoms of fluid retention to look out for include:

• Feet and lower legs get larger when you sit or walk.

• Hands feel tight when you make a first.

• Rings are too tight.

• Abdomen appears to be swelling or distended.

• Shortness of breath (especially when lying down).

In order to manage this fluid retention and swelling the Cleveland Clinic Cancer Centre has these tips:

• Elevate your legs as much as possible.

• Do not stand for long periods of time.

• Avoid tight clothing.

• Do not cross your legs too often.

• Reduce salt intake.

• Try to eat a balanced diet.

• Wear Jobst or TED stockings.

• Take your medications exactly as prescribed.

• Diuretics may help as they work by making you urinate extra fluid – but check with your doctor before trying.

Skin damage

Skin is one of several areas affected by cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. Dry skin is a very common problem during treatment, so this is a time to really pamper your skin. Use a gentle facial cleanser, a non-stimulating toner and a moisturiser made specifically for dry, sensitive skin. It is not a good idea to exfoliate as the skin is very tender during this time.

Sun exposure should be kept at a minimum during treatment and radiotherapy patients should check with the physician before applying creams or sunscreens to the area being treated. For those undergoing chemotherapy, a sunscreen should be applied of SPF 15 or higher before moisturising and it should be reapplied in regular intervals.

Red, blotchy skin with an uneven tone can also be the result of cancer treatments. However, help is at hand here with the use of green-based correcting concealers, which take the red out of ruddy skin. Use the green concealer on clean dry skin, after a moisturiser and then apply foundation over the top to mask the green and even out your skin tone.

Sallow skin

Sallowness is dull yellowish skin colour. The best way to correct this is to apply a Lavender base to your skin, which will give a yellowish complexion a healthy glow and cover sallowness. Following this, foundation and powder work well. Alternatively, an easy and quick alternative for those who do not want the look of makeup is a tinted moisturiser.

Dark circles

Many women complain about looking tired and drawn during chemotherapy, with dark circles forming under their eyes. To hide these, use a yellow based cream concealer to neutralise bluish/purple discolouration. It is important to apply foundation over any concealer to even out your total face skin tone.

Brittle nails

Nails can also be affected during treatment so taking the upmost of care with them at this time is important. Cuticles should not be cut – cuticle removers should be used instead. A good cuticle cream can be massaged into the cuticles to prevent dryness, splitting and hangnails. Gloves should be worn whist doing household chores and good hand cream is recommended regularly to moisturise your nails and hands.

Sensitive mouth

Cancer treatment can result in a particularly dry and sensitive mouth. Plus many people suffer from mouth ulcers, which can bleed and make talking and eating a painful experience. An alcohol-free mouthwash can help with the pain, and nutrition drinks and shakes can help you get the nutrients needed when eating solid food causes pain.

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Generally, bags are very essential to people especially for those who are very busy with their profession. Anyone would tend to carry a bag because of some certain purpose or reason. There are all sorts of these items available both at local stores and online stores. You can find affordable and pricey choices, bags that are small and big, modern and traditional. Everyone needs these items to accommodate all important belongings. But people who are very busy and have the tendency to look for a bag which they can carry wherever places they may go. Today, one of the most hottest trend for women are tote bags. If in case your suitcase is too large or your purse is too small, choosing a tote can always make a perfect idea.

With its enough size, a tote bag is just right for today’s busy women who are always on the go. Totes are best choice companion for business women during business trips, personal travels and others. These items is not only suited for business professionals, but also for anyone who needs more extra space than purses. With totes, you can easily carry all your important belongings together such as your cell phone, wallet, journal, perfumes and even your make-ups and lips sticks.

Since then, tote bags were designed to be very versatile while on today’s trend, they aren’t only made versatile but very stylish as well. However, modern tote bags not only differ in color, style and design, they also vary according to the materials they were made of. You can find ones that are made from leather; some are made of canvas and others come in denim. Also, you can find today’s very stylish touch of design of totes that can be customize. You can customize your chosen tote with your personal touch of design, you can either embroidered your name or your monogram. The flexibility of modern tote bags doesn’t end here. Another advantage is that, these totes are washable. You don’t have any problem when it come to maintaining them and no need to worry about stains and the like for you can easily have your totes washed.

Therefore, if in case you’ll be needing a bag that seem to be very comfortable yet still incredibly versatile, don’t make it hard for you; why not shop for a very trendy tote bag? After all, their array of selections are available everywhere. With an assortment of colors, styles, sizes, designs and materials, your needs will surely satisfy. You can buy not only for yourself, in fact personalized or canvas tote bags can make a great bridesmaids gifts. In addition to gift giving, you can also have customized evening purses, personalized toiletry bags and others. You can’t only give these handbags during weddings but also during other events or occasion such as during graduation of your beloved sister; 18th birthday of a friend; giving totes as holiday gifts and other celebration where you thought of handbags as ideal gifts for ladies.

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Chockful Gift Baskets

You will most probably make an unforgettably great impression on the woman whom your flattering eyes are set if you will surprise her with holiday gift baskets. Though, traditionally, chocolates comes first in the long list of sweet treats that drive every woman’s heart close to a man’s endearing wooing tactics—as many men believe that a “woman’s heart is just a chocolate away to a man’s persistent heart.” Chocolates have always been and will always be the favorite gift of men to embrace a place in a woman’s heart. A man’s act of giving chocolates to a woman of her dreams may be an archaic style of courting. That symbol of courtship even dates back to the ancient times of our great-great-grandfathers who won the hearts of dearly beloved great great-grandmothers. Giving chocolates to court women may be old-fashioned but using such technique today of wooing a woman will still give the same positive result as before. Women of the ancient times and women of today have the same chocolaty hearts. If a single chocolate can win a woman’s heart, then a basketful of chocolate will die her heart out. It would probably kill every woman’s emotions if a man will give her a basket-full of chocolaty Southern Creations Christmas Gift Basket from Tanner’s Pecan and Candies.

Gift Basket for the Diet Conscious

Most women love to eat chocolate, but not all women decide to eat them. For health-consciousness reasons, some women abstain from gorging chocolaty treats. Men must be cautioned though that not all sweet-tasting treats will surprise women, it may instead surprise men. Some dieting women may literally be frustratingly crazy if their men will surround them with plentiful of holiday gift baskets full of sweet treats that will end up collecting molds in their refrigerators and eventually end up in the trash bins instead being palatably savored. The sweet treats may give some palate-frustrating experience to a woman on diet whose enjoyment for the sweet-tasting element of the sweet goodies that melts in one’s mouth is curtailed. Disastrous as it may sound, but these kinds of women may readily drop off their man whose intention was simply to satisfy the woman’s burning desire for sweet-tasting foods. For men who would really wish to sweetly treat the women wholeheartedly special to them, then a sugar-free holiday gift basket treats may be more acceptable.

Guilt-Free and Sugar-Free Holiday Gift Basket

Grab a guilt-free and sugar-free holiday gift baskets at Tanner’s Pecan and Candies. The Sugar Free Christmas Gift Basket will surprisingly convey an unspoken message that you not only dearly love your special love but you care also about her health. The Sugar Free Christmas Gift Basket has the following sweet treats: milk chocolate pretzel, 2.5 lbs. (combined weight) of peppermint patties, cashew caramel patties, peanut clusters, cherry cordial, white chocolate almond bark, milk chocolate almond bark, milk chocolate fudge meltaways, coconut royal creams, milk chocolate peanuts, peanut butter cup, and vanilla butter cream. Make your someone special feel the love, give her holiday gift baskets and place your order online at Tanner’s Pecan and Candies.

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A lot of people ask me where I get the clothes I’m wearing and they’re always surprised when I say where I got them and how much the item cost. Typical reactions include disbelief and jealousy, especially when I’ve spent less than $20 on a pair of shoes identical to an $80 pair someone else owns.

when I say where I got them and how much the item cost. Typical reactions include disbelief and jealousy, especially when I’ve spent less than $20 on a pair of shoes identical to an $80 pair someone else owns.

How do you find your own sweet deals and which online shopping destinations will give you the most bang for your buck?

Here are a few of my favorite sites:

Forever 21 has incredible selection and style and the prices are outrageous, especially if you do a bit of digging. I’ve unearthed fabulous dresses for less than $20 and great costume jewelry pieces for around $5. The shipping from the site is painless and quick and they have easy return policies should something not fit.

Here are my tips for shopping online at Forever 21:

Visit the store before you shop the website so you know what fits you and what you’re looking for. Often, the actual clothing looks different in person than it does on their website, especially in the dress length area. Some “dresses” Forever 21 sells are more tunic-lengthed, meaning you’d have to wear them as shirts or with leggings in order to make them street-appropriate.

Don’t expect pristine quality. Forever 21 keeps their prices low by mass-producing huge quantities of clothing that aren’t meticulously made. Don’t expect your clothing to hold up for years-or sometimes weeks-on end.

Beware of dresses or shirts you need to zip. Forever 21 has fairly cheap zippers that often break.

If in doubt, go up a size. Their clothing runs tiny-truly tiny. If you have a wide rib-cage, like I do, you may need to go up two sizes if something is really fitted around that area.

Urban Outfitters is a true fashionista’s paradise. Chock full of interesting bohemian pieces, you can find some great clothing for less than $50. Often Urban also carries more expensive lines (upwards of $200), so make sure you don’t fall in love with something before checking the price.

Some things to buy from Urban:

Accessories are always a great bet. They have tons of belts, handbags, scarves, etc. Their shoe selection is also enviable. Check out their flats and sandals, especially now. They have lots of cute new things.

When cold weather is once again upon us, Urban carries a wide-range of outerwear which is all pretty affordable and cute, without being cutesy.

Urban always carries Converse All-Star sneakers in hard-to-find colors and patterns. Check the men’s shoe section for more.

Cutesygirl.com has shoes for unbelievable prices. Truly unbelievable. I tell people I got boots or heels for $12 and they don’t believe me until I show them the webpage.

The thing about Cutesygirl.com is that they mix some really awful, ugly shoes in with adorable and stylish ones. You’re going to have to be willing to put in some search time.

The quality is fairly good, about what you’d expect from Target or Payless shoes. Not great, but they’ll do. Some of the brands (like Steve Madden) that Cutesygirl.com has are obviously better quality than others. Just be choosy and you’ll be okay.

Watch for these styles from Cutesygirl.com:

Flats or pumps are always a good pick. Search by “Price- Low to High” to find the best deals. If you see something you like and they have your size, snatch it up quick. The cheaper shoes go fast, and they often run out of the most popular sizes quickly, leaving only 6’s to be had.

There are some great boot offerings from Cutesygirl.com, but once again, search carefully. Avoid stiletto, pointy-toed boots at all cost. You can get those almost anywhere now, but they really aren’t tremendously popular anyway. Don’t fall into the trap of buying something just because it’s cheap: there are lots of inexpensive shoes on Cutesygirl, but don’t sacrifice style just because something is $10.

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We’ve all seen women who just plaster their makeup on, looking more like a mannequin than an actual person. If you would rather have a natural beauty, you don`t need to go completely bare, it`s all in how you choose and apply your makeup. Here you`ll learn a few tips to keep your face glowing and lovely without resorting to heavy handed techniques. The trick is to keep it light and to highlight just one area of your face, your eyes or your mouth.

Coverage

When it comes to concealer and foundation, many women tend to cake it on in an attempt to hide blemishes. That tends to result in the cracked face issues that occur a little later in the day. By using the following tips, you can make your face look natural while still covering up those spots and blemishes.

- Opt for tinted moisturizer, it blends and evens out the skin while moisturizing and is so thin that it`s literally unnoticeable.

- For heavier coverage, use concealer chosen to blend with your skin to dot over spots and then finish the face with a tinted moisturizer for a lighter look.

- Concealers with yellow undertones tend to hide blemishes best.

Eyes

Your eyes are one of the first things people notice, so the last thing you want is for them to focus on how much makeup you`re using!

- For long lashes, consider using clear mascara to give them volume without adding too much.

- Use foundation lightly applied to your lids for a natural boost. This also brightens the eyes and lays an even foundation for any shadow you wish to apply.

- Choose eye shadows that enhance your eye color, blue or green eyes look smoking with pink or brown shadows and brown eyes work well with darker plum shades.

- When using eyeliner, stay away from black and unnatural shades. Opt for brown or charcoal grey instead and blend slightly to create a natural line.

Lips

Lips don`t have to be bright to be noticeable. If you want your mouth to stand out, but still aim to use natural looking makeup, leave your eyes simple and focus the color on your mouth.

- Avoid glittery or super glossy lipstick, which looks very made up.

- To choose the appropriate color, bite your lips gently to see what color comes up. Match the lipstick color to this.

- Make your color last longer with a clear lip gloss to set it.

- For days when you want your eyes to be the focus, stick to just a transparent gloss for your lips and let your natural color shine.

Cheeks

Blush should give the impression that you`ve just jogged half a mile, with a natural glow spreading over the cheekbones. Be sure you choose the right colors and don`t overdo it, the attention should be drawn to your eyes or lips, not your cheekbones.

- Check your cheek color after a bit of exercise to choose the right blush. Alternatively, you can just pinch them to bring up the color, but this won`t tell you where the blush should be applied.

- Apply blush in the same areas that you naturally color when exercising for a truly natural looking makeup.

- Keep it light. You just want a dusting of color, nothing too obvious.

Natural looking makeup lets you look your best without making it appear that you`ve had help. People will be impressed at how fresh your face looks. Even with a very little amount of makeup, you`ll feel beautiful and ready to face the world.

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There are a lot of reasons to shop online, the convenience is unrivaled and often you can find better prices than in local stores. However, if you live in Canada, you might feel that there just aren`t the same kinds of deals for Canadians as there are for Americans.

The truth is, most free shipping offers are US only and that can be a real turn-off if you live in Canada and the shipping is higher. Not to mention, there are plenty of points systems and rewards available for those residing in the US, most of which are not available to Canadians. However, this doesn`t mean online shopping is out if you happen to live north of the border . . . in fact, there are some major benefits.

Buy Local

When shopping on the internet, you have access to stores worldwide. There is always shipping to consider, of course, but you really do have access to just about anything you can think of. When you buy within the country, though, you`re supporting your own economy and this can be a great way to show your appreciation for Canadian businesses and products. Many small businesses operate only online and ship only within Canada, so by looking overseas and at American sites only, you miss out on a lot of options.

Cheaper Shipping

When you order in country, you don`t have to pay duties, customs fees or over-priced shipping fees. Everything is much more economical and that`s a huge plus, especially if you want to buy something larger, like furniture.

Try shipping a children`s table set from England to Canada . . . it won`t be cheap!

You can also find free shipping through some programs and companies, which is usually only valid within the country.

Canadian Rewards Programs

Most Canadians can`t actually participate in the American rewards programs that give you special discounts and such for buying through them. However, if you join a Canadian online shopping program, you`ll get all the same benefits while buying in country.

Some of the benefits found in rewards programs for Canadians include:

- Savings and discounts, often up to 25-50% on products you would buy anyway.

- Free or deeply discounted shipping.

- Money-back offers where you buy and get cash credited to you.

- Points and rewards. Basically, you earn points for shopping through the portal site and can later spend these points to get free products.

- Coupons redeemable online and occasionally, offline.

- Free gifts with purchase.

- 2 for 1 deals.

- Delayed payment, where you buy now, pay later.

Obviously, it depends on which rewards program you use . . . each one has a different offer. It really pays to take a look at some of the rewards available for Canadians and then to choose the best one for your online shopping needs. It`s also a matter of preference, some people prefer to receive immediate discounts, others would rather wait for their rebate.

Online Malls

This is one of the best ways to shop online. Through a Canadian virtual mall or rewards program, you can browse dozens or even hundreds of shops all at once for the products you need. Often the option to price check across various stores is available and you can search for whatever you need, receiving results from a variety of sellers.

The advantages of making your purchases online make it worthwhile to seek out Canadian options for online shopping. You can get the free shipping and discounts by shopping in your own country and enjoy the same benefits that many Americans do in the US.

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1 – Know your body shape

Bulky clothing and bold prints should be avoided by petite women. They should go for tapered shapes and smooth fabric, with thin belts and delicate texture and colour. You should keep your styling streamlined so that your body is not cut in half by the eye.

Woman with a larger bust should wear short (if suitable) skirts that stand out. These will draw the eye down away from the top half. Trousers, bold fabrics and colors will do this as well. As well, wearing one single colour is slimming. You must avoid wearing anything on top that draws the eye to this. A long jacket, a dark coloured top that is loose fitting and waist hugging will also accomplish this.

Women with a pear shape love vertical lines, skirts with a slip up the side and V-necks. A-line skirts that fall just below the knee are also perfect for this shape. Shoes with colour, tights that are dark or a shirt or top that hang past the hips look best in patterns. The eye is drawn away from the hips with classic style on top. If you are tall and you wear a too short or too long skirt, you will look out of proportion. Always wear blouses over trousers so that your top half is not shortened.

A patterned fabric is best for rectangular shaped women. A delicate knit sweater worn over a skirt is good for this shape. Wearing a round neckline mirrored by a round scarf or necklace will be lovely.

2 – Always dress to match your personality.

If you are a rocker chick, you should clash and wear a lot of accessories, but you should always remain feminine.

If you are urban chic, you can wear outrageous high street fashion that is dazzling, yet humble.

Sporty types should layer faddish, natural clothes.

Artful types use current fashion trends and they add a bit of their own personality to liven the outfits up.

If you are sexy, you should wear sensual textiles that hug your curves sensuously with a dash of scent or colour.

Retro chic calls for all time, classic style with the perfect timeless accessories.

Romantic styles are made up of pears, vintage cuts, wonderful tailoring, soft colours, and embroidered pieces and lace.

3 – The perfect accessory makes all the difference.

Necklaces with a Y or V shape draws ones eye down.

A necklace with a round shape fills the neckline.

Super long earrings make your neck look longer.

A long belt that trails makes the legs look longer.

The perfect outfit can be obtained with the right hat.

A relaxed look can turn fun and sparkly with cocktail rings

Scarves seem arty on an outfit.

An outfit can be brought together with matching accessories.

4 – Makeup every morning

Your eyes will sparkle if you use an eye shadow that contrasts.

Black gives eyes a dramatic look.

Soft pink lipstick and gray makes for a perfect look.

If you use red lipstick similar to your own colour will give you a classic look.

Use opposites. When you have pale eyes, use red lip colour. If your lips are pale, use dramatic eye shadow.

5 – A bag for life

For daytime use, a decent sized leather bag in a classic style is good. This season will offer a lot of choices in textures and colour.

The clutch bag style has returned for eveningwear. A good alternative is a nice shoulder bag with a chain strap.

A slender cut elongates petite people.

Those with slender hips should avoid wearing straight leg trousers and skirts. Also, they should avoid flared ankles.

Trousers that flare at the ankle and also the traditional cut widen hips.

Wear a short skirt and blouse together.

Wear a long skirt with a trim jumper.

You can look slimmer if you wear heels as they always make you look thinner.

Length and heaviness are critical; always wear the proper jacket.

7 – Dress for the season

Wear glimmery makeup during the spring and summer months.

Lower cut, soft fabric in bright tones should be worn in spring and summer.

In fall and winter, you should wear your makeup in matte, somewhat darker colours.

Wear knitwear, leather, cotton, linen and relaxed colours and textures in fall/winter.

8 – Never mix styles

Even though there are many trends this year, don’t wear loud colours, metallics, jungle print or vintage glamour at the same time.

Using just one or two pieces of jewelry will look fabulous with a simple outfit. Every day have jewelry that is mix and match

Alter your parting

Wear your scarf as a belt

Wear your regular clothing, but in unique way

There are numerous styles of comfortable jeans this year that are fashionable. Stretchy jeans make the best “skinny jeans.” For curvy hips, low-rise boot-cut jeans are best to make your hips stand out. For an ample bum, wear low waist with low pockets and always balance this out with a flare at the ankle. Dark colours and texture is best this season.

If you don’t wear a traditional suit to work, it can be perfect for lots of occasions.

Wearing a white blouse is a feminine and adaptable.

A feminine style coat at the perfect length for you is a must.

Think carefully when purchasing an evening dress. If you are lucky, you will get a dress style that makes it easy to dress down for special occasions.

Daytime, the perfect bag is a shoulder bag; a clutch bag is perfect for evening while the barrel bag is perfect for overnight.

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Philosophy cosmetics were first sold on television as a brand of creams and cleansers developed by dermatologists. Today, the brand has expanded to include makeup, fragrance, hair care and bath and body wash products.

The cosmetics and makeup line of the brand is fairly new – so, what are some of the best products? What are some of the worst products? Are they worth the price? For the answers to these questions and more, keep reading.

Price

Philosophy cosmetics typically cost about twice as much as your standard drugstore brand, but they’re also significantly cheaper than most others found in a high-end department store. For example, a small tub of foundation powder may cost you around $35. And while those aren’t Target-like prices, they’re significantly less than what you’d expect to pay for, say, an Estee Lauder brand foundation.

Ease of Use

Overall, Philosophy has put out a fairly standard line of cosmetics – nothing that’s too far out of the box. Customers will find lip liners, gloss, eye makeup and foundation along with a few accessories like brushes. The bulk of the line is designed to be applied without tools or brushes, something that’s easier for some, but a drawback for others.

Cosmetic Quality

Philosophy’s lineup of creams, facial moisturizers and body washes have won several awards from Glamour magazine, the Best of Sephora series and more. As a result, the brand has proven its commitment to quality, which certainly shows in their cosmetic lines. The products go on well, are long-lasting and look great.

As for the color choices, Philosophy didn’t take any risks here – the palette of their cosmetics is built around neutrals and soft tones intended to compliment the skin tone, not fight it. It’s a classic look, but not very daring.

Products to Look For and Those to Avoid

Probably the best selling product in the Philosophy lineup is the Supernatural Foundation with an SPF 15 rating. It’s a powder foundation that goes on smooth and provides both coverage and sun protection – making it a great choice for someone who wants a light finish.

Probably the worst Philosophy makeup product is their Big Gorgeous Eyes Mascara. Compared to the lift and extension provided by some of the better brands (like the amazing Clinique eye-popping mascara), this just doesn’t cut it. Lashes get a little extension and a touch more color, but the impact is minimal and the results just aren’t worth $22.

Conclusion

In short, Philosophy cosmetics are a quality make. Women may want to stay away from the brow and mascara products, but they’ll find a winner with the loose powder foundation. The selection is pretty limited, however the price is right and the overall quality is certainly there.

If you seek an attractive look for a relatively modest price, you won’t go wrong here. The company’s more popular line of products has appeal over a wide range of women’s tastes.

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Reading People Magazine, watching E! News, or listening to the radio, you’re bound to hear about the latest cosmetic procedure that your favorite celebrity has just undergone. Physicians are now saying these hot trends are not out of reach for those ordinary men and women living in a star stricken society. Check out some fast facts about the most talked about cosmetic procedures below.

Breast Augmentation:

The number of breast augmentations being performed is growing year by year. The procedure is unique for every patient, yet physicians agree that a good candidate for the surgery is both emotionally mature and understands her motivations for seeking breast enhancement. It is also important that candidates have realistic expectations regarding the procedure. There are two types of breast implants: saline and silicone. Both types have supposed advantages and disadvantages. For example, while most believe silicone implants have a more natural look, upon rupture, a leak is more difficult to detect in a silicone implant than in a saline implant. Similarly, repairing a rupture in a silicone implant is much more difficult than in a saline implant. Both types of implants can be filled to different sizes, however saline implants can often be adjusted postoperatively, whereas silicone implants are placed in the skin at a fixed volume. There is no typical cost for breast implants and the procedure can range from $3,000 to $9,000.

Nose Job:

A rhinoplasty can do anything from reduce the size of the nose or just change the shape of the tip, however even a minor alteration can completely change the look of the face. Depending on the type of reshaping taking place, rhinoplasty procedures can be significantly different. Incisions can be placed either inside of the nose, underneath, where the nostrils meet the cheek, or in some cases, across the bridge. Although complete healing can take up to 4 weeks, after swelling and bruising cease, results become noticeable and are permanent pending and minor changes in facial structure due to aging.

Tummy Tuck:

Often the most noticeable excess fat is around the stomach and even exercise plans and healthy diets cannot always get rid of it. A good candidate for an abdominoplasty has excess fatty tissue or skin around the abdomen or abdominal muscles that have become weak. However, those who plan to become pregnant or are working towards large weight loss goals on their own should discuss options with a physician before considering the procedure. Although risks are often minimal, with any major surgery comes the risk of infection, reaction to anesthesia, as well as excessive bleeding. It is important to consider all risks and benefits with a physician. Recovery time following the procedure may only take a few weeks but it is often a few months before bruising has subsided and results are visible. Costs of the procedure vary by patient and the surgery is most often not covered by insurance.

BOTOX:

Ever get frustrated with those lines and wrinkles that seem to mysteriously disappear on celebrities as they age? Injections of BOTOX, or botulinum toxin, have become a popular procedure to treat frown lines, forehead furrows, and lines and wrinkles of the lower face. During the procedure, the solution is injected directly into contracted muscles with a small needle. Typically, after 3 or 4 days results are noticeable. While the procedure is quick and does not require any downtime, effects are not permanent, typically lasting 3-6 months. BOTOX injections are FDA approved and said to be the largest grossing cosmetic procedure in the United States.

Lipodissolve:

The newest treatment on the list, promising to melt fat, made cosmetic news when Britney Spears allegedly underwent the procedure last year. Lipodissolve involves the injection of a combination of phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate, known as PCDC, into small areas of fat. However, PCDC is not approved by USFDA and therefore little research has been done to show that is both safe and effective. In fact, prominent medical societies in the field including the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery have issued warning statements regarding the procedure, urging consumers to remain cautious until further research has been done.

The weekly print and TV tabloids always report on celebrity cosmetic surgeries, whether it’s a nose job, lipostabil injections, or breast enlargements. Before you follow suit, do your homework online. Learn about lipodissolve on LipoTreatmentFacts, a consumer resource. Free health info from Allison Carter.

For hundreds of years, Swiss clockmakers have set the standards by which clocks, and more recently watches, are judged. Today, Swiss watches are admired for their exquisite design and build quality. Rolex have carved their niche as the world’s number one status symbol, exclusive to the rich and famous. Swatch, on the other hand, target a slightly different demographic and are now the world’s largest manufacturer of watches.

Many countries produce and export high quality watches. Yet, ask anyone on the street which country makes the best watches and 9 times out of 10 the answer will be Switzerland. So, how did Switzerland and watches become synonymous?

1541 (the year, not 19 minutes to 5)

To find the answer we need to turn the clock back to 1541. In this year Jean Calvin implemented a series of statute reforms to impose a strict and uncompromising moral code on the city of Geneva which, amongst other things, prohibited the wearing of jewels. This forced jewellers and goldsmiths to turn to a new craft, clock making. By the end of the 16th century Swiss clocks, particularly those from Geneva had already gained widespread recognition for their high quality and craftsmanship.

The tradition of quality and detail has been upheld for over five centuries, I doubt if there is any industry can make this claim. Swiss watch making somehow manages to combine state-of-the-art technology and innovation with creativity and passion. The results are evident: the first wristwatch, the first quartz watch, the first water resistant wristwatch, the thinnest wristwatch in the world, the smallest or the most expensive watch in the world, etc.

Status and the feel good factor

Brands were originally developed as labels of ownership, an early example would be branding of cattle to indicate ownership. Today, it is what brands do for people that matters, how they define their aspirations, image and status. Its doubtful if any brands manage this better than Longines, Rolex, Breitling, Tissot and dozens of others Swiss watch manufactures.

This success has created a black market where counterfeiters imitate the look of the most expensive Swiss watches. The build quality is usually poor, few actually keep time and the wearer will always know he is wearing a fake – so will anyone that knows anything about watches.

Fortunately, the activities of the counterfeiter do little damage, the type of consumer that buys counterfeits is hardly likely to ever be in a position to own the real thing or experience the feel good factor that comes with it!

Get real

According to Swiss law a watch can only be considered Swiss if it is manufactured in Switzerland, its movement is Swiss (see below) and the manufacturer carries out the final inspection in Switzerland.

For the watch movement to be considered Swiss the movement must be assembled in Switzerland the movement has been inspected by the manufacturer in Switzerland and the components of Swiss manufacture account for at least 50 percent of the total value, excluding the cost of assembly.

This post was contributed by http://www.outdoorgb.com/ the UK’s number one online retailer of Swiss Military Watches.