Thursday, June 24, 2010

Kiss, Kiss, Bang Bangs

Stars from Jessica Alba to Katy Perry bare framing their faces with fringes. You can too. We show you a guide to finding the best bangs for your face shape and hair length. Longish Fringe 'his fringe, preferred by celebrities like Lea Michele of Glee is a great way to lighten the look of long straight hair. The fringe is cut about half an inch below the brow line, and on a slight curve so that hair is shorter at the center and tapers to longer lengths closer to the temples. Tip: Want more volume? Place a roller brush underneath the bangs and blow-dry. Sprits with some hair spray. Blunt Bangs A fringe that's cut straight across the forehead evokes a very fashionable vibe. Trimmed just right above the eyebrow, the way Nelly Furtado does it her e, works best with stick-straight hair and a fuller fringe. But wavy haired girls needn't fret — use a hair iron to straighten bangs so they fall on the face perfectly. Tip: This really brings out the eyes — accentuate with well-groomed brows and eyeliner. Super Short Fringe Quirky, cute and trendy — these adjectives best describe the effect of short bangs. The requisites: an oval face, strong brows and loads of chutzpah! Singer Katy Perry pulls it off fabulously with long false eyelashes, candy-colored blush and pink lipstick. Tip: Apply a little hair shine serum on bangs for a healthy look. Side Swept & Sexy This fringe flatters just about every face shape. The bangs skim about an inch below eyebrow level, and are layered for texture and blow-dried to give it a little wave. It works for long and short styles, as Jessica Alba proves. Tip: Slip fringe through a curling iron for a few seconds and release — instant sexy!

The Secrets of Roasting Nuts and Seeds

Roasting or toasting nuts and seeds dramatically improves their flavor, and in some cases, their texture too. For instance, uncooked sesame seeds are practically tasteless compared to those that are toasted. Sunflower seeds that have been roasted become a crisp and delicious snack or topping. To dry-roast seeds and nuts, cook them in a heavy-bottomed pan, over low heat, or they can be spread over a baking tray, and cooked in an oven heated to 180 degrees C, or about 15cm away from a pre-heated grill, until they are golden brown. Remember that cooking carries on for a few minutes after the nuts and seeds have been removed from the oven. Allow the nuts and seeds to cool, then salt lightly if desired. Roasted nuts and s eeds will remain fresh for weeks if stored in an airtight container. Secret tip #144: Only cook a single layer of nuts and seeds at a time, to make sure that they cook evenly. Also, shake or turn them often, as overcooking or burning really spoils the flavor. Image:

The Secrets of Roasting Nuts and Seeds

Roasting or toasting nuts and seeds dramatically improves their flavor, and in some cases, their texture too. For instance, uncooked sesame seeds are practically tasteless compared to those that are toasted. Sunflower seeds that have been roasted become a crisp and delicious snack or topping. To dry-roast seeds and nuts, cook them in a heavy-bottomed pan, over low heat, or they can be spread over a baking tray, and cooked in an oven heated to 180 degrees C, or about 15cm away from a pre-heated grill, until they are golden brown. Remember that cooking carries on for a few minutes after the nuts and seeds have been removed from the oven. Allow the nuts and seeds to cool, then salt lightly if desired. Roasted nuts and s eeds will remain fresh for weeks if stored in an airtight container. Secret tip #144: Only cook a single layer of nuts and seeds at a time, to make sure that they cook evenly. Also, shake or turn them often, as overcooking or burning really spoils the flavor. Image:

How to Build Antler Chandeliers

Antler chandeliers are quite cool, and very trendy at the moment, however, they are also quite expensive if you buy them from a décor store. However, the good news is that you can actually make your own antler chandeliers, if you are willing to take the time. First off, you need to get your hands on some antlers, don't you? The good news here is that if you have been worried that deer are hurt by removing antlers, you can rest assured that they are not. In fact, deer naturally shed antlers during the winter, so you can actually find them in wooded areas where deer live. Hunting stores and some small town outlets also sell antlers, although you can't be completely sure where they come from!You will need to buy a chandeli er kit, which you can get from most hardware stores, and you will need to wash the antlers with soap and water and let them dry. Then, simply drill holes through the antlers, use wire to attach them to each other, and fit the electrical equipment. A fantastically easy, and eye catching addition to your home.

The Secrets of First Night Plans

In days gone by, it was tradition for the bride and groom to get to the reception, cut the cake, and after the speeches, leave on their honeymoon. These days though, it is very different. Today, couples want to enjoy the fruits of their months of labor, and stay for the reception, along with everyone else. Sometimes they choose to stay overnight at a special venue, and then leave for their honeymoon the next day. In this case, they usually put someone in charge of their luggage that will see to it that these are safely delivered to them at the reception venue. Another good idea is to have someone be in charge of any door keys that the bride and groom might need after the reception. In al the confusion and excitement of the morning, t hey sometimes forget about keys, and find that they cannot get into their home when they need. to. This causes a lot of unnecessary stress if they need to leave in a hurry on their honeymoon.

The Secrets of Stomach Ache

Sometimes stomach ache is a symptom of gastroenteritis, when it occurs normally just before a bowel movement. It can also be cause by over-eating, but stomach ache does not always mean that there is trouble in the stomach. If your child has tonsillitis, or other infections, the belly can also become painful. Of course, appendicitis could also be another cause. The pain usually starts in the middle of the stomach, before settling on the right side. It is rare in young children, but can be serious, so get medical help urgently. When children are worried about something, this too can cause them to develop a stomach ache. If your child has a stomach ache and a headache at the same time, this could be a form of migraine. Secret tip #167: Get med ical help urgently if your child is screaming with stomach ache or if she has a stomach ache and a fever. If there is blood in her stools, or her stools are like redcurrant jelly, and if she shows signs of dehydration, medical help is also vital.

Why You Should Visit Scotland

Scotland may not be everyone's idea of a perfect holiday destination – not if you want a sunny seaside getaway that is. However, with thousands of years of history and culture, as well as modern metropolis's to explore, there is plenty to keep the visitor busy. After you have visited the clubs, pubs, restaurants and boutiques of the big cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh, as well as the museums and art galleries, be sure to make a trip out to the villages in the countryside. Here you will find interesting little places, where famous poets and artists spent their time, or why not head to the world famous Loch Ness, and see if you can spot the elusive Nessie yourself?

Secrets of International Investment

If you have a reasonable amount of money that you want to invest, and you are looking for a safe and profitable investment option, then international investment may be the answer to your prayers. International investment, as the name suggests, is all about investing your money outside of the United States. The benefits of this is that you may be able to find lower cost investment options, that offer higher returns, and because less people are doing it, you may get a much better deal. Another major benefit of international investment for investors from the US and other saturated markets is that unlike the States and Europe, for example, where hot commodities like telecommunications and retail commodities are nearing saturation, em erging markets are still ripe for the picking. This means that you can get in on the ground floor.