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Aussie Secrets for Flawless Skin

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Investing in your skincare is the best thing you can do to take care of yourself. Aussies know better! Take some great advices from them.

Just looking at the surreal beauties such as Margot Robbie, Gemma Ward, Miranda Kerr fills us with envy. Once we are passed the point of jealousy we become filled with curiousness.
Are these women even real, and knowing the answer is yes, we become consumed with the desire to know how they manage to look so good. Good is actually an understatement, they are drop-dead gorgeous.
In order to get to the bottom of this, and snag their beauty secrets for ourselves, it is time to dig in and do some serious research.

It’s all about SPF, baby

Sunny days, beaches and sun tanning all sound wonderful, but they can take a toll on the skin, cause damage and premature aging, and Aussie girls know how to fend for their skin.
They never take skincare lightly and so they invest in high quality skin skincare products, starting with powerful sunscreen with high SPF.
They will not renounce quality fun time at Bondi Beach (and other surreal ones), but they will make darn sure their skin is slathered with a generous amount of super high, quality SPF.
However, don’t be mistaken – SPF is not only reserved for taking beach-time precautions.
Daytime moisturizers filling the makeup cases of Aussie girls are never without SPF either.
Those UV rays can strike at places other than the beach, so make sure you find yours ASAP.

Love and devotion

After covering the basics of skin protection, let’s see how Aussies show their skin some extra love on a daily basis. First in line of the extensive list of Aussie-approved products is facial oil.
The one that they are particularly fond of, swearing by it when it comes to fighting skin inflammations, reducing redness and shrinking those pesky blemishes and pimples is emu oil (you read that correctly).
Moving on, for a flawless complexion they rely on a multi-step skin regimen consisting of cleansers, toners, skin serums and plenty of moisturizer, as they are well-aware that keeping skin hydrated is the key to its health and glow. For an extra dose of that natural-looking sun-kissed glow, they always turn to quality cosmetics such as mineral illuminators and CC creams.
Masking and exfoliating also play a major role for achieving a skin so perfect you can’t keep your eyes off it. For Aussies, the path to clean and glowing skin is paved with Kaolin clay masks and coffee scrubs.
The latter is extremely beneficial as a whole-body scrub as it helps get rid of two major enemies – cellulite and blackheads.

Swim your way to new skin

Did you know that swimming regularly, especially in salt water helps the skin retain moisture and detoxify to promote new cell growth?
You will be surprised how smooth and healthy your skin feels after an invigorating ocean swim.
This is the most natural skin detox routine you can take up, (and tone your body as a bonus), so if you want that Aussie body, get to the nearest beach or pool, and start swimming.

The mighty coconut

The benefits of coconut are amazing, whether as a beauty tool or a nutritional one.
Use it to gently remove your makeup and nourish your skin at the same time, replace regular body lotion with coconut, use it as a natural scrub in combination with coffee grounds.
As for health benefits, cooking with this oil has an amazing impact on your liver, kidneys, bones, and almost everything in your body. It is high time you go nuts for the coconut too.

The biggest secret of them all

In case you haven’t noticed the importance of water and hydration already mentioned, here is a friendly reminder. Hydration is one of the crucial components of good health, and that health shines through in the form of glowing skin and amazing complexion while also helping you achieve your fitness goals.

If your water intake has been lower than eight glasses a day, step up and start watering that body right now. Now go, and do skincare, Australian girl style.

Mia Taylor is a fashion and beauty enthusiast from Sydney and writer for www.highstylife.com.
She loves writing about her life experiences. Travelling and enjoying other cultures and their food with her husband is a big part of her life.
She is always on a lookout for new trends in fashion and beauty, and considers herself an expert when it comes to lifestyle tips.
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How to Wear Confidence Like a Lady Boss

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Fashionable Woman 101: Winter Essentials For 2016/17

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All of the fashion shows, fashion weeks and other fashion events are over. We’ve seen it all.

Now it is time to curl up in soft blankets and watch the snow from the safety of our warm homes. Jokes aside, when you are a successful woman, you need to make sure that you always look good no matter what.

If you ask me, winter is the hardest season to do so, since your main goal is to stay warm.

That is why all the layering happens and out of nowhere you look like a baby in winter overalls, right?

Well, here are some essential garments that will keep you warm and stylish during these cold months that are approaching.

Knitwear
It is totally logical that, during winter your best choice are surely sweaters. Besides their warmth and coziness, they are also very popular this season. Here are some you should consider getting:

Sweater dress
You’ve seen them all over the Instagram profiles of models like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid, you’ve seen them on city streets and magazines – you’ve seen them everywhere. Sweater dresses are the chicest way to wear knitwear. They go with everything, from white sneakers all the way to the ankle boots, or over the knee boots. They come in many shapes and sizes from plus size dresses to the smallest possible ones, so they are suitable for everyone. Also, you can wear them everywhere, at work, at cocktail parties, Christmas parties, wherever you want and you can find great dresses for sale online.

Chunky sweater

They are so cute and chunky, oh my God! They adjure you to make experiments with them. You can wear your chunky sweater (tucked, half tucked whatever) with high waisted trousers, jeans, skirts, even tracksuits! Options are countless and your only boundary is your mood that day.

Turtleneck sweater

Short sleeved, long sleeved or with no sleeves, turtlenecks are always winning. Besides looking like a million bucks, you will also be protected from the cold in the best way possible, since your cleavage and your neck are protected. Oh, and I have a great advice for this one: if you are craving to achieve that New York street style look, put on an oversized turtleneck sweater, some huge sunglasses and tie your hair in a messy bun or a ponytail. Add a trench coat and some black skinny jeans to it and voila.

Cardigan

Cardigans themselves are already always popular, but now, the knit cardigans also came to the scene. There are no rules for matching – match it with your wool tank and skirt, or match it with a printed T-shirt and some jeans, whatever you like - they can handle it.

Poncho
Are you ever just too lazy to dress up, but you also really want to look stylish? May I represent you: the poncho? They instantly add style to everything and make you look effortlessly chic.

Boots

You know what they say, give a woman a good pair of shoes and she will conquer the world. We will change the shoes part with boots part because we want to keep our cute little feet warm as well, right?

Ankle boots

They are versatile and they are universal – in other words a footwear you have to have. Elegant but sexy, cute but comfy. They go great with leather skirts and skinny or boyfriend jeans.

Over the knee boots

If you want that sexy attitude combined with a million dollar look – these are the boots for you. They are like the Holy Grail of winter footwear and they look good with everything - jeans, dresses, leggings, skirts etc. You can find them in all colors and shapes (platforms, flats, small heels, high heels etc.)

Infinity scarves

At first sight, it looks like a regular scarf, but its ends are sewn together so they make a loop. A great accessory to keep you warm but also to add some color to your look if you don’t experiment much with colors. Wrap it around your neck and add an instant dose of style to your look.

Faux fur coats

You know what they say: don’t wear fur, wear faux fur! Many popular brands like Zara decided to launch this statement and draw us away from real fur with those gorgeous faux fur coats and vests. Not only are there more colors and designs available, that look way cooler than the ones made of real fur, but you are also helping the planet which is always trendy.

That would be it, the pocket list of ultimate winter essentials. Welcome this winter prepared.

About the author:

Tracey Clayton is a full-time mom of three girls. She's passionate about home décor, fashion, and healthy living. Her motto is: “Live the life you love, love the life you live.”

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5 Natural Remedies To Get Rid Of Dark Circles Fast

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Every morning I wake up and look in the mirror at some seriously tired and puffy eyes. Not a great way to start the day! If under eye bags and dark circles are bringing you down, then vanquish them with these simple and effective natural remedies.

What causes dark circles?

Dark circles and puffiness are not only caused by lack of sleep. Your daily habits and in some cases genetics are to be blamed as well. It may also be due to stress, constant crying, or a nutritional deficiency. So irrespective of the reason you have to find the appropriate solution and deal with the issue at the earliest.

Take a look at these home remedies that can help you get rid of dark circles naturally.

1. Cucumber

Cucumber is one of the best home remedies to treat dark circles. It is antioxidant rich and also contains vitamins C and K. Also it has a cooling effect and discourages the accumulation of fluids under your eyes. Place cucumber slices on your eyes for 20 minutes every day to reduce dark circles.

Additionally, this infographic explains the importance of vitamins for skin health.

14 Potent Vitamins for Younger and Healthier Skin

2. Almond oil

Almond oil is an evergreen solution which has been used for centuries for various beauty treatments. The oil is rich in Vitamin E, fatty acids, proteins and other minerals. Dab a few drops of oil on your hands and gently massage your under eye skin for a minute before going to bed. Repeat this daily and you will be able to see a noticeable difference in about two weeks.

3. Milk

Milk contains lactic acid, calcium, potassium and other proteins and vitamins which can heal and lighten damaged skin. It also promotes collagen production and keeps the skin firm. Take some cold milk and soak 2 cotton balls in them. Squeeze out the excess and place them over your eyes. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse off. Repeat this daily.

4. Rosewater

Rosewater soothes stressed eyes and hydrates the skin. It restores the pH balance, reduces excessive pigmentation and helps fix your skin. It is also antibacterial and detoxifies the skin keeping it clear and bright. Crush fresh roses and make a fine paste. Add 1 teaspoon of glycerin and a few drops of lime juice to it. Apply this paste under your eyes. Leave it for 20 minutes and then wash off.

5. Tea bags
You can use green tea, black tea, herbal tea or chamomile tea bags, all of which are highly beneficial in treating dark circles. The caffeine in the tea bags will diminish puffiness and reduce the water in the tissues around your eyes. Plus, they are loaded with antioxidants which make it a perfect under eye treatment. Take warm used tea bags, squeeze out the excess water and place them under your eyes for 15 minutes. Use them daily until your dark circles are gone.

Products that contain Vitamin C can also help with lightening dark circles. Check out this list of the top 5 vitamin c serums of 2016 to find out more about the benefits of Vitamin C.

Eyes are referred to as windows to our souls. Every expression and emotion we feel are conveyed through our eyes. This is why you have to take good care of your eyes and take steps to prevent dark circles and puffiness. Try these natural home remedies and you will be back to looking beautiful in no time.

Author Bio:-

Hello, Hannah here from FixYourSkin.com! I have a lot of experience with skin health and have written several articles that have been published. FixYourSkin has a lot of tips, health advice and DIY recipes which can give you great looking skin without any side effects!

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7 Ways to Prep your Life Style this Year

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Insights to a Life as a Fashion Brand Manager

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Of course I was more than happy to write about my experience as a Fashion Brand Manager and what I think about the world of fashion, when Erika asked me about it.

Currently I have three jobs, I work in Barcelona in an event agency, I have my own blog, and I work for Sira Milano as a fashion brand manager.

Trust me it is not the easiest to get all the three under one hat.

But you can not work in fashion without being overbooked and with a full schedule already weeks in advance!

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So, what is the job as a Fashion Brand Manager really about? This depends a lot, if you are working for a new and inspiring brand like I do, or if it is an already established company.

The launch of a fashion brand and its first collection is exciting and requires a lot of strategic thinking. The budget normally is very limited when you are just starting out, which doesn’t make your job easier, but definitely interesting.

I have to say; I didn’t know what was expecting me exactly, when I signed up for the job.

So if I look back, what is this all about? Well it all starts with a big research, asking questions and understandings. This is directed into two directions: the internal of the brand and the external (customer and competitor)

The better you understand who you are, who your customer is and what your competitors do, the better you are able to differentiate yourself and create a new market where people are actually interested in buying YOUR brand for being exactly what it is.

This is the most important part. With every rebranding you will loose part of your soul and part of your clients. So it is important to get it right at the first time.

Of course a brand can and will always develop, and actually needs to adapt within the years, but it shouldn’t loose its soul and foundation.

Fashion can be a lot of different things and while you decide how to sell the brand, you need to decide what it is for you.

For me fashion is a feeling. I don’t sell just clothing, but I sell the imagination that every item brings into your life.

Of course every one needs a jacket. But why should you buy one that costs more than another one? This is the question that follows us from the marketing department through every day.

Then you start to ask yourself, how do you create this special feeling? Sure, you have a great product, good quality and a nice design, but how do you make the people passing by the store want exactly THIS jacket?

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This is all about small details, trend setters wearing it, a cool marketing strategy like creating hash tags that follows the brand through the world, a special detail of the piece you buy and extras that you sell together with the clothing.

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It is a job, that asks a lot of creativity, a person with a clear strategic mind, someone that is able to lead big teams as you will need to fight for your strategy’s implementation within the Press/PR departments, the sales and digital marketing department, the market research, the visual merchandising etc.

I hope I gave you a little clearer insight in what the job is about and if you have any questions or ideas, just leave a comment under this Blog Post!

Guest Post by Miriam Ernst from Be-Sparkling

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3 Ultimate Pre-Christmas Cleanses

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Christmas time is absolutely amazing because of so many things – from gorgeous food to great presents, to spending time with the people we love!

Sure, Christmas decorations, caroling and the overall excitement are with no competition when it comes to reasons why we adore this time of year.

Still, despite of everything wonderful happening at this time, this is probably the worst part of the year, health-wise.

How so? Well, this is when we don’t really actively spend a lot of time outside due to cold weather, we also don’t work out as much as we should and we definitely eat more than it’s advisable.

When you think about it, how can we resist that rich pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, the super tasty Christmas and New Year’s feast and then, obviously, all the leftovers that come after!

However, no matter how much you love the food, you’ll be sorry when the holidays are over and you’ve gained 5+ pounds!

This is why, we’d advise you prepare your body for all the food by opting for a pre-Christmas cleanse that works best for you.

To spare you the trouble of browsing through multiple cleansing suggestions and recipes, we’ve singled out some of our favorite guidelines to help you out.

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Basic cleanse rules

Depending on what your goal is, there are some fine guidelines to help you out. For instance, if you are looking to loose a bit of weight before Christmas, you should follow the widely known cleanse rules: no solid food for three days, must include healthy fats and drink three liquid meals and lemon water all day long.

If you are looking to get a glowing skin, swap out one meal per day, don’t consume dairy products and exclude carbs from your diet.

In case you need a cleanse for instant energy boost you are not to consume carbs and caffeine for 10 days.

There are various recipes that fit these rules and they are all customized per person’s health and goals. Since cleanses aren’t really a norm for the body and you can suffer a deficit in vitamins, we’d always suggest consuming Herbs of Gold to compensate for the vitamin loss.

Our three favorite pre-Christmas cleanses

The Master Cleanse

The super popular 10-day program involves drinking six to twelve glasses daily of water/lemon juice/maple syrup/ cayenne pepper lemonade.

The cleanse is promising to not only detoxify your body but ditch extra pounds, too.

The Candida Cleanse

This one is designed to treat an overgrowth of yeast and fungus in your system; the so called candida cleanse can be practiced in two ways:

a) A seven to 14 day diet where you eat only raw veggies (no starchy veggies) or steamed ones; plus a detox drink and liver drink daily

b) A ‘colon cleanse’ diet, “a three to seven-day plan where you take in only detox drinks and vegetable broths and, optionally, incorporate colonic irrigations”

The Clean Program

This program is a three-week plan based on meal replacement shakes; you are to take program-approved supplements and drink flavored shakes twice a day.

Further, you may be allowed a lunch made from a pre-approved list of foods (brown rice, think mango and lentils).

A common misconception is that cleansing means torturing your body with no-eating regimens that often end with you binge eating or suffering terrible headaches; healthy options, however, are the best thing you can do to your body, believe us!

Guest Post an pics by Roxana Oliver, blogger at Style by Asia

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How to Shop Less and Furnish your Home Like an Expert?

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I have always loved experimenting with the decorations of the house and switching from embellishment style to the other.

Like majority of the house owners I always have limited budget in respect to the purchases required for the decoration purposes.

Spending less money doesn’t mean in any way that you cannot furnish your house like you have always wanted.

READ: The Essential Guide: How to Make your Bedroom the Perfect Place to Sleep

Embellish your home while shopping less

There are certain DIY makeover ideas and furnishing ideas that can prove to be creative and can be made to use to update and modify the decoration of your house and bring a makeover without investing huge amount of money.

Before you are planning to render your apartments for rent in Bangalore, you must try out some of the decorating ideas and bring a transformation in the house for the better.

How to get started?

Before you plan out and carry out the ways of furnishing and decorating your house like an expert it is better if you can carry out the three simple steps.

Explore every nooks and corners of your house and look for things that need to be repaired and mended.
Rather than dragging the furnishing items from one room to the other take pictures.
Sit back with your computer device and look for the possible changes that that can be brought about.
If there is any piece of furniture that is outdated or taking too much of space, make arrangements to sell it and bring for new one that suits perfectly with the selling amount.

These are the three steps that are often applied by the homeowners when they look out for cost effective makeovers before rendering their houses and flats for rental accomodation.

READ: Styling Tips for the New Season

How to bring in the modifications?

Before you are warding away of an old centre table you can cut it down to size and use it as a side table or simple desks for placing any decorating item.

You can make use of your old dining room as a workspace or a desk dedicated to your home business.

When you have invested money and got hold of variable sizes and colors of vases, earthen pots and bowls you can provide it with a unique appearance by arranging them in a cohesive manner in the living or dining area.

If you have an old bed or a mattress and want to embellish it with a new and modified appearance, you can do so with the addition of few cushions and handful of pillows along with new covers.

If you have piles of new dishes stored in the cupboards, you can display them either by placing them on the walls or by decorating them on the open shelves.
And you can find nicely designed dining tables that will enrich your home appearance too.

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Conclusion

The above mentioned are some of the ways of decorating and furnishing our houses like an expert without investing much wealth.

The owners of the rental flats and apartments ensure to use these tricks an allure the potential renters for long periods of time.

Guest Post by Shanaya Mehta - Freelance Writer

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