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Tips to Invest on Wearing Jewellery

Jewellery can make us look younger, older, married, unmarried, classy or frumpy, so pick your pieces with care. Jewellery lasts a lifetime, and so one should not buy it on impulse. Many of us have some jewellery lying around at home, that we don't much care for and hardly ever wear. So instead of buying new jewellery, the next time around consider melting your gold to make something different. You can make something completely trendy and very wearable. Isn't it better that you convert the gold into something new, rather than leave it hanging around in the locker? 

Also, avoid the urge to buy numerous trinkets. Many of us spend far too much money on little things like tiny rings or little pendants. Instead of wearing a little ring on each finger, it makes more sense to invest that money in a single, bigger ring. Rings on each finger suit teenagers more than someone in their late twenties or thirties.

For your daughter 

Opt for silver jewellery for your teenage daughter. Sleek lines, non-ornate designs look fun and funky, and teenagers love them. They are also not much of an investment. Similarly, don't discourage your daughter from buying junk jewellery. Your daughter doesn't have to wear real gold or real stones all the time. Kids often tend to be careless, so if you daughter loses her earrings that she bought for forty rupees, you won't be as upset as you would be if she loses that diamond pendant. Also, if your child wears fake jewellery, she can experiment more, and get an idea of what looks good on her and what doesn't, so she will be more aware of what she wants when she buys something real.

For a younger look 

Silver jewellery makes you look younger than gold jewellery, but don't overdo it. Also, very ethnic silver jewellery can come off looking tacky if not worn with care. For an idea of how silver jewellery can look classy and ultra-sophisticated, check out. Similarly, classy can make you look older, as opposed to trendy, that looks younger. Large stud earrings make you look older than dangling earrings, but dangling earrings are not always appropriate if they are very long. Small stud earrings are perfect for daily wear, and don't make you look older.

For investment 

Jewellery is far from being a great investment. There are various resale restrictions. You often need to sell jewellery back to the same shop you bought it from, or exchange it for something else. On the other hand, investing your money your money in a fixed deposit account, stocks or land would probably yield you greater returns in the long run than jewellery would - so avoid buying jewellery you don't need. You could, of course, buy a few key pieces for your daughter over the years, but bear in mind that they may go out of style, or your daughter may not be crazy about them when she grows up.

Top Ten Birthday Party Ideas For Teens

Consider stepping outside your regular routine when celebrating a teenager's birthday. The following birthday party ideas will provide teenagers and adults with highly memorable birthday. These ideas fall into a range of price points, but what they share is an opportunity for excitement, sharing and bonding with loved ones.

Hollywood Red Carpet Event: 
A gown-worthy event complete with “paparazzi” photographers to follow the revelers throughout the evening. Consider renting a limousine and doing a drive-through at your fave fast food restaurant.

Dance Party: Either in a rented party room, club or any other open space, create a nightclub theme where you'll dance all night. Hire a dj or create your own dance mix to keep the party shaking all night.

Pool Party: Whether your birthday falls in warm or cold weather, invite your friends for swimming, barbecue and poolside fun. In summer, it's a great time to spend outdoors. In winter, host a “summer pool party” at an indoor pool and pretend!

Karaoke: 
This is a great way to showcase talents (or lack thereof) in a friendly and hilarious setting. Get a private karaoke room and order in food, or rent a karaoke machine and sing your hearts out at home.

Day of Beauty: 
Book a spa day and enjoy manicures, massages, makeovers or whatever else you like. The focus is on looking and feeling beautiful.

Graffiti Mural: 
Don't worry. We're not suggesting you commit any birthday crimes. Instead, create a piece of art as a group that's not only a fun project but a unique way to remember the day.

Chef For a Day: 
Many cooking schools offer the use of a professional kitchen and trained chef to teach cooking techniques. The chef will guide the partiers in making a fabulous multi-course meal you'll enjoy together.

Theme Park: 
For a day of thrills, how about giving party attendees a day pass to an amusement park? Enjoy the bonding that comes with free falls and death-defying roller coasters.

Fine Dining: 
Consider a meal at an upscale restaurant you'd otherwise never visit. If available, reserve a party room and enjoy a unique dining experience where you don't have to lift a finger.

Giving Back: 
Set aside some time on your birthday to help those less fortunate. Whether it's painting in a community center or beautifying a local park, this can be a rewarding way to spend time with your friends and family. Celebrate with a pizza party for all your efforts!

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Birthday Gift Ideas For Boyfriend

Whether you and your boyfriend have been dating for three months or three years, he deserves to have a wonderful present from you whenever he celebrates his birthday. 

Well-thought out gifts are always a great way to show your affection and love for your boyfriend. Some men may not be as open emotionally as women, but your boyfriend surely could not resist giving you a kiss or a hug in exchange of all the time and effort that you put into finding the perfect birthday present for him. 

Here are some great and romantic gift ideas to give the most special man in your life on his birthday:

1. Something romantic. 

A birthday present does not always have to be something expensive. Be creative in thinking of a romantic birthday gift for your boyfriend. If he has always given you flowers before, why don't you return the favor by giving him a dozen red roses? It will make him remember you as the only girl who ever gave him roses for his birthday. 

A little effort would go a long way, too. Cook him his favorite dish and invite him over for a romantic picnic or dinner. Bake him a birthday cake, invite his friends over and surprise him with a birthday party.

Shower him with love notes, or make his entire day special by giving him a different gift in the morning, noon and at night. Be creative in thinking of something fun, romantic and special to give him a birthday that he is not likely to forget. 

2. Something that he wants.

If your special someone is into gadgets, give him that game gadget or music player that he is always talking about. If he is a car enthusiast, get him a great car accessory. Or, rent a sports vehicle or his dream car for him to drive on his birthday. Go out and spend a day indulging in the sport that he just loves.


3. Something naughty. 

Glow-in-the-dark boxer shorts are a sure-fire way to tickle his fancy. An intimate yet funny gift will remind him of the intimate moments that you shared together as a couple. 

4. Something nice and traditional. 

A gift basket with all the things that he likes on one delightful package also makes for a great birthday present for your boyfriend's birthday. A basketful of chocolates or wine is a wonderful birthday present. 

If he is an executive, get him an expensive tie, cute cuff links or a nice wristwatch. Give him a set of his favorite cologne, perfume and aftershave. If he loves sailing, get him an antique compass that he can use. 

5. Something that says "I love you."

You can literally give him an item with the message of how you feel. Give him a keychain for his car and house keys with an engraved message. Even small items like this would make your boyfriend feel special. 

Remember that it is not always the cost that counts when giving out presents for your boyfriend on his birthday. 

A well-thought out gift that would remind your boyfriend of how special he is to you will send out the right message on his birthday.

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How To Use Skin Bleach

Skin with pigmentation and blemishes is terrible. A skin bleach cream can be the option for you. Learn how to use skin bleach right here.

Why people feel the need to bleach their skin? There are personal as well as professional reasons why you want look attractive and well-groomed. A girl looking out for a bridegroom wants to look fair, because fair brides have lots of demand in the world of matrimony. A working woman wants to look eye-catching to do well on professional front. A college going teen wants to look beautiful to attract a handful of glances. Middle aged women dream of a fair and an even skin as they want to hide wrinkles and fine lines.

Way to bleach your skin 

The melanin in the body determines the colour of the skin. Most skin whitening products and bleaches work by reducing the production of the melanin. Some mild skin whitening products act like sunscreen. They absorb the harmful UV rays to prevent skin darkening or pigmentation. 

Hydroquinone is the powerful chemical used in the cosmetics to remove the pigmentations from the skin surface. Such chemicals have the ability to turn dark complexioned skin into fair complexioned skin. Though such chemicals do wonders, they also bring risks with them. 

Skin bleaching is an ancient technique to get a clearer and fairer skin. Bleach is the formulae to lighten your skin tone. Bleaches are also used on hair. Skin bleaches contain hydrogen peroxide, which can harm your skin if used wihtout proper care and precautions. There is no harm in using skin bleaches if you are following proper guidelines.
  • Do the patch test before using any skin bleach. Apply little bleach under the ear and examine for 48 hours. If any reaction such as irritation, redness, inflammation or any kind of discomfort takes place, do not use the product. 
  • Read and follow each and every instruction on the leaflet that comes with the product. 
  • Do not apply skin bleach near sensitive areas such as eyes and nose. 
  • Bleach is for lightening dark spots on the skin or hair. Apply bleaching cream only on the area you wish to make lighter. 
  • Some people make use of bleaching cream to hide fine facial hair. In such case, do not apply excessive bleach. 
  • After using skin bleach, apply sunscreen lotion with SPF 30 before going out in the sun. 
  • Avoid using soap; instead use a good quality face wash that suits your skin type. 
  • Make cleansing, toning, and moisturising essential parts of your skin care routine.
Homemade skin bleach 

People who are allergic to over-the-counter skin bleach products can bleach skin at home. Effective skin bleach can be made by using some natural ingredients from the kitchen shelf. Home remedies are proven to be highly effective solution on dark spots, blemishes, uneven complexion, and dark skin tone. Make natural skin remedies the part of your daily skin care routine and get flawless skin. Here are some homemade skin-whitening recipes to give your skin a natural glow.
  • Take a bowl and add one teaspoon of milk powder, 1 teaspoon of honey, and ½ teaspoon of almond oil. Mix it together and apply on your face and neck. Wash the face after 15 minutes. 
  • Make a thick paste of a teaspoon of gram flour and 2 teaspoons of raw milk. Add few drops of lemon juice in it. Apply the mixture to the face and wash it off after 15 minutes. 
  • Mix 2 teaspoons of tomato juice and a few drops of lemon juice together and apply it on face. Wash off after 15 minutes. 
  • Take some fresh aloe Vera jel and massage it on all over the face. Let it dry for about 15 minutes before washing it off.
Skin bleach, if used appropriately will enhance your beauty. Blemishes are nightmarish. They may endanger your confidence. Nowadays bleaches for men are also available. Though dark men are considered to be handsome for ages, guys do desire to look fair. Skin bleaches make your desires to be fair come true. 

How To Apply Eyeshadow


Most women are generally quite adapt at applying makeup even with all the different brands and types of makeup currently available. Yet when it comes to eyeshadow, many younger women find it difficult at first for a variety of reasons. In this article we will share some helpful tips on how to apply eyeshadow which will make this task much easier for beginners. 

Tip #1: Consider Your Eye ColorWhen learning how to apply eyeshadow one of the first lesson is to never choose colors that contrast with your natural eye color. So if you have eyes that are a bright blue and you decide on a darker eyeshadow the effect is going to dim your natural eye color. The trick here is to select eyeshadow colors that will compliment your natural eye color. For example a light blue eyeshadow to go with blue eyes and a dark color tone for darker colored eyes. 

Tip #2: Consider Your Skin ToneAnother important tip when learning how to apply eyeshadow is to consider the tone of your skin. Women with dark skin tones such as those having a Hispanic of African ancestry should be wearing a lighter eyeshadow color that will help to enhance their eyes rather than a dark eyeshadow color which blends in and does nothing to bring attention to their eyes. Conversely women with light colored skin tone should favor the darker colors to help draw attention to their eyes. 

Tip #3: Avoid Matching Eyeshadow To ClothingFor some strange reason many women feel that it is essential to try and match their eyeshadow to the color of their clothing. For example if wearing a red dress, then they will want to wear some red eyeshadow to help compliment their dress. Unfortunately the end result of this type of matching is not very favorable and may make the woman look like she is part of a circus act. So the lesson here is to avoid falling into the trap of trying to match your eyeshadow with your clothing. It is just not worth the effort and you may end up looking rather silly.

Tip #4: The ApplicatorWhen applying eyeshadow it is important to invest in a good quality applicator. Cheap, flimsy applicators will often just smear the eyeshadow giving the appearance that you just painted it on rather than looking natural. The same problem may occur if you do not use a clean applicator. Another reason for using a clean applicator is that you avoid the risk of mixing colors. So for example if you put on green eye makeup the previous day and then decide on blue eyeshadow today, you may end up with a brown color instead due to the mixing of the old green residue and the new blue. 

Tip #5: Don't Over Do ItAs we have already discussed the main purpose behind using eyeshadow is to compliment the natural color of your eyes. Secondly it should also compliment the color of your skin tone. You want to avoid drawing unwanted attention to yourself because you look silly or trashy. So when learning how to apply eyeshadow you need to look for that delicate balance between not enough and too much. In most cases, error on the side of caution to avoid too much eyeshadow unless you want to look like a clown. 

Tip #6: Special EffectsMany women try to obtain a shadow effect with their eyeshadow by applying two different shades of eyeshadow. It is important not to use the same colors on the same places For example when using two shades of blue eyeshadow, the lighter blue must be applied from your crease to the brow but not directly on the crease. 

The darker blue eyeshadow is then applied to the crease. Don't forget to check to see that your applicator is clean to avoid color mixing and ensure that you don't put too much eyeshadow on. 

Tip #7: The EyelidMany women forget to apply eyeshadow to their eyelids since it is difficult to do. The eyelids are an important part of the overall effect and must not be neglected. For this task you will want to use a medium-tone color based on the eyeshadow color that you have been using up to this point. 

Tip #8: Art Of BlendingOnce you have reached the stage where you have all of your eyeshadow correctly applied the task is still not done. Next comes the blending stage which is a very important part of learning how to apply eyeshadow since if done incorrectly you will end up with a mess. It is essential that you only lightly brush over all the areas that you have applied the eyeshadow to create a blended effect. 

Should you encounter a situation where you are having to deal with too much eyeshadow, never try to wipe it away. Rather make use of a cotton swap and gently blot the excess eyeshadow to remove it. 

Following these 8 basic tips on how to apply eyeshadow will give you a great start to working effectively with your eyeshadow. As a beginner just learning how to apply eyeshadow properly you may experience some frustration at first. Don't give up! You will get better and better with practice.

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