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Fashion Tips From Runway Models

Posted by in Fashion Models, Tips on September 9, 2011

By Yana Sharapova

I’ve been working with runway models for just over six years. From all the hustle and bustle back stage I got to learn a lot of fun and unexpected fashion tips and tricks from my model friends. These are quick fixes for a fashion emergency.

Slip Proof Heels
Runway models often have to wear crazy shoes that usually do not fit their actual size. To ensure a safe walk that will prevent the ankle bender on the runway, models will often pat the bottom of the heels with a paper towel soaked in soda, so when it dries, the bottom of the shoe becomes a little sticky, hence preventing the slippery cow move on the runway. I’ve also seen models scratch the bottom of the heel with a key or a knife; this makes ridges that help to prevent slipping as well. Stuffing shoes and heels is big thing in runway fashion. Your shoe is too big? Stuff it with some tissue, either in back or front, until you feel more secure in the shoe. Some models bring little inserts that keep their feet from slipping forward when wearing heels. You can get those in any shoe store or drugstores.

Bloat Free Stomach
Runway models often have to bare more skin then the average woman. Since they never know when their midriff is going to be on display, they have some tricks for a flatter and bloat free stomach. Papaya supplements or fresh papaya fruit is popular among the models to help prevent water retention and bloating. Named ” fruit of the angels” by Christopher Columbus, papaya contains papain that helps to digest protein as well as reduce swelling, bloating, gas, acid reflux and indigestion.

Zit Zapper
Nothing could be a bigger bummer then getting a zit the morning of an event or the day before. Because models have to be camera ready at all times, they have a trick for zapping the annoying break out. Take of a couple of ibuprofen and crush it to a white powder. You can mix this powder with toothpaste or water and set it on the break out. The ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory drug that helps to reduce swelling and redness. A girlfriend of mine is a runway model and she always carries a little container of crushed advil at all times as an emergency zit zapper. You can also buy packets of aspirin powder and mix with water or toothpaste, see what works best for your skin.

Beauty, styling, editorial shoots and fashion shows have been my life for over 10 years. Far beyond keeping up with the trends, it’s a process of improving your level of self-esteem and confidence. I specialize in helping you dress for your body type so you too can look stylish and feminine. In the recent past I’ve worked closely with Michael Costello and Mila Hermanovski form Project Runway, Mickey Coffman from The Real L Word, top model Saleisha Stowers, L.A models, the top modeling agency in Los Angeles and many more. I’ve helped my closest friends widen their fashion sense and now I want to do the same for you. I hope you find my fashion tips helpful!

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Beauty Tips For Women Over 60

Posted by in Beauty Women, Tips on September 9, 2011

By Joel Gray

As you get older, only then can you perceive your real beauty. Women, in the period they grow older and age – they crave to look beautiful as everything requires a special attention. Beauty tips for women over 60 encourage taking care of your hairstyle, erasing off the aging marks, wrinkles, and use makeup accordingly so that your appearance does not look false.

You dressing sense, boasting of a beautiful skin, taking proper care to boast a lovely body and possessing a brilliant styling sense – nothing should stop although you may have hit the 60s. The most important factor is that you need to follow an extremely balanced and proper diet and skin care. Skin care is as much about what goes in your body as it is about what you apply to the surface. Therefore, unless you nourish your body from inside, there is no way you can seek healthy and glowing skin. Make sure you eat a proper diet comprised of fresh vegetables, fresh fruits and whole grains.

As you grow older, you should increase the intake of Vitamin A and Vitamin E enriched foods. This is to replenish the natural amounts of vitamins within the body. Vitamin A and Vitamin E promote new cell growth within the skin surface and make it appear more radiant. This is essential for the natural cell regeneration process of the body.

So make sure you eat lots of green and yellow vegetables! As we age, our skin loses moisture and becomes dry and tight. It develops a wrinkled texture and appears dull and lifeless. This dryness is caused by the hormonal changes, loss of moisture from the upper layers of the skin and a decrease in intracellular lipids. Always remember to moisturize your skin properly.

Here Are Some Simple Beauty Tips for Women over 60:

1. Work with a cream lipstick instead of a matte or gloss

2. Work with a neutral lip liner as that will add plumpness to it

3. A lip liner can be used to define the lips

4. The lip liner color should be very close to the natural shade of your lips

5. You could carry the different lipstick shades (all in daring colors) to fit different occasions, outfits, and moods.

6. Avoid the use of heavy makeup

7. Avoid the use of too much of powder as it will only make your skin more dry and give a matte look.

8. Use moisturizing soaps and lotions to hydrate your skin.

9. Your diet should be proper and balanced

10. Drinking plenty of water will help you to hydrate the skin

11. SPF 15 or higher products should be used with both UVB and UVA protection.

12. Simple Tips of Beauty for Women over 60

13. Have confidence in the fact that you are beautiful and it is always advisable to look beautiful from inside

14. Know your individual personality and spice up and sport your identity accordingly

15. Match your attire with the perfect pair of shoes.

16. Use colors – be it in case of makeup, dresses and accessories

17. Laugh and you will then find a natural glow on your face.

You don’t have to always be judgmental, just try out experimenting new exciting things. The world has definitely changed a lot over the years, but it is okay to change with it.

Go to Health Tips For Women to get health tips, diet news and beauty advice for today’s health conscience woman. Begin to live a healthy and active lifestyle using the tips, advice and ideas you will find at Health Tips For Women. You will discover the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle and get help to become the healthy woman you have always wanted to be, feel younger, be more active, look better and enjoy life more, all you have to do is go out and get it!

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