Do Guys Like Ladies with Make-up?

Make-up is a long-lived phenomenon– so can men be serious when they claim to not like it? What does our biology say?
Do guys really not like make-up? And further, what role does make-up play in sex and dating?
Throughout all of known human history, women have used makeup to adorn their faces, and no wonder—with everything that could go wrong then and still can now, from disease and famine to garden-variety acne, women have always felt the need to hide facial imperfections.
Yet when a behaviour is found throughout the world, evolutionary psychologists don’t stop at noting it—they attempt to explain it: Why have women, but not men, found it necessary to wear makeup in the first place? Why are imperfections that are openly shown on men’s faces covered up on women’s?
Because males, being able to procreate endlessly but needing a fertile partner with whom to do it, are under a largely unconscious directive to Go Forth & Find Youth & Beauty.
Women can’t make babies forever, but only for a limited number of years. Reliable signs of fertility— youth and beauty—are conveyed by many signals, and a great number of those are worn on our faces. Smooth skin, wide-open eyes, bright teeth, even and symmetrical features, full lips, rosy cheeks, rounded features—all these things go away with age and/or exposure to pathogens and conditions that thwart baby-making.
So, we women love it when a guy has resources and will lavish them on us…but we love it a lot less when the said Catch is only “pretending” to have the goods. If he’s got the great car and a zero bank balance, he’s done the equivalent of putting on the makeup—then having little biological appeal beneath.
In sum, we women have always worn makeup to play up the youth and beauty men demand, and to compete with our sisters for the best guys. And men have always tried to find women who are The Genuine Article—who look youthful and beautiful without obvious assistance.
Advice? If you are out to catch a man, wear Makeup—but do it discreetly. Play up your best features, rather than creating features you don’t genuinely have.
And then watch the Guys Who Don’t Like Makeup…as they line up.
Cheers.
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15 beauty secrets you should know

We've been reading fashion magazines and testing beauty products for years. In this time, we've read 1000s of beauty tips, tried 1000s of products, but only a few are worth keeping around. So, here we share with you the 15 things we wish we knew before now

1. Skip the foundation If you have acne the first thing you want to do is slather on the thick foundation. Don't. Foundation is for women over 35. Not only will it cover up your natural beauty, but foundation on a teenager looks anything but natural. Instead, cover up blemishes with concealer, then follow with a powder or tinted moisturizer. Tinted moisturizers tend to be lighter than heavy foundations.

2. You pat concealer in, you never rub it in We know this from watching the Tyra Banks show. When applying concealer, put a bit on the pad of your middle finger and pat it in. Never rub. Got acne? Pat the concealer on top of it.

3. Play up your lips or your eyes, never both If you are wearing heavy eye makeup, go for nude lips with just a bit of gloss. Prefer the drama of dark lipstick? Keep face light (stay away from heavy blush) and wear only mascara on your eyes and a light eye shadow. Don't heavily line your eyes. Play up both and you'll look like a clown.
And never, ever line lips in a darker colour than your gloss or lipstick.

4. Less is more Ever notice how some of your friends look best with no makeup at all? No matter your age, too much makeup makes you look worse. If you wear foundation, powder, blush, liner, mascara, eye shadow, lip liner and gloss on an everyday basis, then you're overdoing it. Tone it down: All you really need is a great mascara, concealer for blemishes and gloss. Add a pop of blush in winter.

5. Natural hair is always hot If you have super dark hair, lighten your look by going a shade darker or getting lighter highlights. Blonde? Try highlights, especially framing the face. We see too many teens lightening their hair several shades and the look can be super-tacky, not super-fabulous. The trick is to let people assume you were born with sun-kissed hair, not that you gave yourself a bad dye job from a bottle.

6. Vaseline is your best friend Vaseline is a great, cheap eye makeup remover. It's also great for fixing chapped, scaly lips. Slather on a bunch of Vaseline, then use a toothbrush to massage lips. Wipe the excess off on a tissue. Your lips will be smooth and soft.

7. You can never go wrong with layers Long layers of hair extension are great for any hair type: Super curly, straight or wavy. It makes thin hair appear thicker, curly hair appear manageable and wavy hair appear just-got-back-from-the-beach sexy. Just make sure you don't get too many layers cut in. Too many short layers is dated.

8. Acne? Go to a dermatologist, Biggest mistake people with acne make? Not going to a dermatologist. Forget those $150 jeans you covet. Getting rid of those pimples will be the best investment you'll ever make. And the only guaranteed way to do it is with a dermatologist.

9. Spend money on key beauty products Not sure what to splurge on and what to save on? . See if you should splurge or save on cleansers, mascara, concealer and more.

10. Buying foundation or lipstick? Test it first There are some beauty products you simply must try out at a department store or beauty shop before you buy. These include: Foundation, lipstick, blush and powder.

11. Don't let nails go Not into manicures and pedicures? No worries. Just make sure to keep nails clean and the same length. If you do want to paint them, don't keep the polish on until half of it's chipped away. Also, there's nothing worse than too-long toenails. Keep nails clipped between pedicures! People tend to judge others by the care they put into their hands and feet.
12 Don't line the inside of your eyes It will make your eyes appear smaller. Instead, line just at the lash line. Also, an obvious line doesn't look natural. Smudge the line just a bit.

13. Shave legs at the end of the shower Cut down on nicks and cuts by making shaving the very last step in your shower or bathing ritual.

14. Know your best feature and play it up What feature do people comment on most? Play it up. If you're told you have Nuella Njigbo lips, make sure to wear gloss and play with bold lipstick colours. If it's your eye colour people love, find eye shadow colours that complement them and make sure to wear mascara. Also, know what colour shirts look best on you and go shopping.

15. Scrubs are great for dry skin If you have dry, itchy skin in winter, invest in a scrub and handmitts and scrub away in the bathtub. Make sure to slather on a thick moisturizer afterward. For dry, callous feet, buy a pumice stone or foot brush. They work better than any of the other wimpy options on the market.

Remember: Beauty is mostly internal Think about a girl you know who's overweight yet all the guys love her. Why? Because she's confident. If you aren't wearing makeup and your toes haven't been repainted in weeks, if you're happy and smiling you will still be 10 times prettier than the mopey cheerleader sitting next to you in class. Trust us (wink).

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How to cloth yourself at 40 and above

When you are over 40yrs, you need to realise that a different set of clothes is going to suit you best.
Many women make the mistake of trying to look like their daughter and wear clothes which are too young for them. Sadly, this doesn’t make you look younger – it does quite the opposite, it ages you.
When it comes to clothes, over 40s do ‘glamour’ better than ‘girly’
I still find it amazing how many over-40 women make basic mistakes with clothes, and so do themselves no favours

3 common errors when it comes to fashion over 40:
Sizing
You’re 40, still have a good figure. You think you’ll squeeze into skin tight clothes to show off your body. Mistake!!
Every extra ounce will show and you will look like you are bursting at the seams. Even if there is not a single extra pound about your person, tight clothes on an over 40 is not a good look.
There is no need to over correct the problem either. Wearing everything slightly on the big side will just look frumpy.
Once over 40, it is important to wear clothes that fit properly or don't wear them at all.

selling from the rear
Perhaps you’re 40, slim, long flowing hair. You’re walking down the street, feeling good that you can still get away with wearing teenager clothes. Or can you?
A young man behind you likes what he sees from behind. But when he steals a glance at your face he gets a nasty shock! Yes, you’ve oversold from the rear.
Don’t get me wrong – you probably do have a beautiful face. But you’re 40, not 20. When you wear clothes that are designed for teenagers and early 20s , you are doing yourself a disservice.

Slogans
Imagine an older face sporting a baby pink and blue tee shirt with a childlike slogan. Do you think that looks sophisticated?
At 40 plus, go for glamour and elegance and stop playing the teenagers at their own game!
When you are in doubt about whether a garment you own works for you, picture somebody you admire wearing it, choose somebody who is a similar age and build to you. I bet that makes your mind up quite quickly for you. It works every time for me!

Clothes to be avoided
Here are some things you really shouldn't be wearing at 40 and above.
• Mini Skirts and mini dresses - a couple of inches above the knee is as short as you should ideally go.
• Anything that ties up at the back - not sophisticated!
• Tee shirts with slogans or pictures – think glamour!
• Low cut tops with higher cut hems - if you are going to wear a short skirt, then don't sport a plunging neckline at the same time. Glamorous women show no more than 30% skin at any one time.
• Budget clothing - better to have a few good items than 20 bad quality items.
• Cheap plastic 'fun' jewellery - there is plenty of affordable jewellery to choose from and it doesn't have to be real.
• In fact, any 'fun' garment at all - it's great that you've got a sense of humour but you don't have to wear it.
• Prom style dresses (tight bodice, full skirt) - these are for proms and I'm sorry but you are too old to go!
• Low slung jeans and trousers - we don't want to see your knickers and you shouldn't want us to see them either!
• Sports clothes, fleeces and training shoes - unless you are off to the gym.
• Coloured tights - this is just not an elegant look.
So, you've learnt that fashion over 40 means go for glamour not girly.

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White teeth

You would not appreciate a tooth if you hadn’t lost. Why? Every tooth plays an important role in speaking, chewing and in maintaining proper alignment of other teeth. What more? A good set of teeth makes you gorgeous.
You need your teeth at every birthday too! So, how old are? Given all the chewing, crunching, biting, and gnashing the teeth do, they are surprisingly resilient but the everyday wear and tear and the natural aging process take a toll. Age and the teeth? Yes your teeth change as you grow older-could darken, gum could shift or you develop gum troubles. If in doubt, compare note with someone you are older than.
Tired of what your teeth look like? Wondering the dos and don’ts to keeping your teeth strong and sparkling for a lifetime?
Don’t: allow food stains:
Surprisingly, so many of the food take cause stains on your teeth. Food like red wine, soda and coffee make whiteness of teeth dull-your smile becomes not so bright.
Do: Brush your teeth after eating darker foods-it preserves your smile’s natural brightness,
Don’t: Employ your teeth as tool’
They are for eating! Some individuals use their teeth for any task-tearing open bags or opening cans and bottles. Each time you use your teeth as a tool, you risk damaging them. This damage could be in the chips or breakage. This kind of pressure on teeth could also disrupt the flow of nutrients to your teeth, which could cause your teeth to change colours.
Do: Change toothbrushes
Be sure to change your toothbrush frequently and floss daily. Any problems with gum (such as gums receding) can change the way your smile looks. Know that a good oral hygiene helps avoid inflammation that can cause age-related problems.
Don’t: Smoke
It’s awful! It stains your teeth, ages your skin prematurely and you look years older than your true age.
Do shun indulgences
If as an adult you don’t know this, then you have no business with a good set of teeth. The biggest threat to teeth is sugary and starchy food. How? These carbohydrates ferment, causing the bacteria in the mouth to produce acids. Those acids quickly eat away at the enamel of teeth. This creates tiny pits where tooth decay can form. You love sweetened carbonated beverages-cola? Carbonation increase acid levels in the mouth and acts as a particular threat to tooth enamel.
Do: Avoid frequent snacking, which cause acid levels in the mouth to remain high over an extended time. Got a craving for something sweet? Chew sugarless gum. Chewing increases saliva production, which helps cleanse the mouth and neutralize acidity. Brush your teeth at least twice a day for two minute and floss daily. Daily dental hygiene reduces bacteria levels in your mouth.
Do: see your dentist every six months for a regular check-up.
Don’t: Grind or clench your teeth. This is called bruxism, and is frequently caused by stress or anxiety. Over time, bruxism can wear down the biting surfaces of teeth, making them more susceptible to decay.
Do: Avoid chewing ice and other very hard foods. Double-check to make sure that pitted foods have no pits before you bite down on them.
See your dentist regularly. He/she can spot cracked or broken fillings that may weaken teeth. Your dentist will also check for signs of bruxism. Ironically, individuals who grind or clench their. You are showing signs of bruxism? A dentist may recommend a mouth guard that can be worn at night to prevent grinding.
Any other business? No, just don’t forget to smile enough it shows you are engaged with life and enjoying yourself. Now smile and say cheese!
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pleated skirts

Pleats versatility is such that they can be worn with just about anything. Besides the fact that they come in chiffon and silk, they can be incorporated into any style. Want the best of pleated clothes.
1. Let it be high-wasted. What top are you wearing with the pleated skirt? Tuck it in. There are a variety of tops to consider T-shirt, tank tops, lace tops (for an edgy 70’s look) and normal feminine blouses.
2. To ooze an extra glamorous effect, do have at the back of your mind that accessories are key. It is so easy to go over the board with accessories so caution should be exercised. A tiny but noticeable belt can be used to cinch the waist, giving it definition. If you are wearing a plain cropper or tank top or blouse, make do with a chunky or attention-drawing neck piece to bring out the beauty of your ensemble. But wear the tiniest and most understated of earrings.
3. choose fun colours like dark orange, pink, turquoise or go the way of the two or more tone colour blocking trend. But be sure the colour that balances the colour of the skirt, if it is a pleated skirt, that way, you avoid looking like a clown!
4. With a pleated blouse, you can march it with a fitted Pir of pants to balance out the billowy look.
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you are blushing

You have used the foundation, applied the eye shadow, mascara, and then, the lipstick/lip gloss.
But you are forgetting something here. Guess what it is?
The brush!
It often the last cosmetic to be used on the face and it simulates a natural glow. Blush may come as a cream, gel, or powder blush comes in larger variety of shades. On bare skin or over foundation you may use any texture but if you use facial powder, then applying powder blush on top is your only choice.
Choose your blush
Make do with a shade from the cool palette to add a healthy glow to your face. Any kind of pink is a good choice for lighter complexions. While cool berries and plum shades will work for deeper skin tones.
Choose a shade ranging from delicate apricot, for a fair complexion, to burnt orange, for a deep skin tone. Warm-coloured blush with orange undertones is best for contouring the cheeks.
Shades between the cool and warm palettes suit any complexion. Peachy for light skin, rosewood for medium skin, or red for dark or black skin.
You may use two blushers; a dark warm or natural shade for contouring, and a light pink or neutral shade to add a healthy glow. It will add luminosity to your face, and is especially good with night make-up.

Applying blush
• Blush should be applied should be applied to the fullest part of your check. Use a blush to sweep the colour back toward the temple. Once your blush is in place, take a cotton ball and blend until you have just a hint of natural looking blush colour.
• To find out the actual position of the apple of your cheek, look into the mirror and smile and then sweep the brush upward in an arc from your cheekbone to your hairline.
• Accentuate the cheekbones by using a slightly darker shade there while blending it down the cheek for more natural look.
• Make the face look wider, by looking straight into the mirror and applying the blusher on the cheekbone from under the centre of the eye to the temple.
• A full round brush gives a profession look and makes the overall look softer and more desirable.

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What causes sagging of breasts?

Sagging or drooping of breasts is a natural, inevitable process that happens to all women at some point - except those with fairly small breasts. The most notable sagging happens with the process called breast involution , but breasts can start drooping a little at any age, because they do NOT have muscles in them. They have ligaments and connective tissue. When the gravity pulls the breasts down, those ligaments and the skin can stretch, and so the breast then drops. This depends on the elasticity of your skin and of your ligaments, as determined by your genes and diet, and also on normal aging processes. Obviously large breasts will sag easier since the gravity is pulling them down more.

Breast involution is a process where the milk-making system inside the breast shrinks because it's not needed anymore. This happens either after weaning or right after pregnancy if you don't breastfeed at all, or during menopause.

Another common cause for sagging is when a woman loses weight. When you lose weight, some of that fat disappears from your breasts.

There is one more notable study concerning sagging and bra wearing, which found that jogging caused breasts to bounce enough to stretch the Cooper's ligaments inside the breast. Naturally, stretched ligaments would cause the breast to sag more.

The lesson to take home from this study is that if you engage in jogging or some other type of very active sport, sports bras are recommendable.

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