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It is every woman's dream to look beautiful. Make this dream come true. Darla Mathew, the owner of a Beauty and Cosmetic Store, who has spent years to help make every woman look more beautiful and stylish, now shares with you her beauty tips, makeup tips, fashion trends, beauty product reviews, online shopping resources, homemade beauty recipes, self care, fitness and health tips and much, much more.

Archives for: September 2007

09/26/07

Permalink 03:57:52 am, Categories: Miscellaneous, Online Shopping, 152 words   English (US)

Unique Irish Engagement Gifts - Wedding Bells

Belleek Claddagh Make-up Bell from IBGifts - A lovely Engagement GiftBe it an Irish themed wedding on Saint Patrick's Day or just a special dream wedding, Irish wedding bells make for really pretty gifts. Although giving bells as gifts has become an Irish tradition, these creative pieces of art make beautiful Engagement gifts for any couple Irish or not.

Although clear crystal bells are more popular, my personal favorite is this Mouth Blown Lead Crystal piece by Belleek China which I think is also fit for gift-giving on any other appropriate occasions such as a wedding, a post wedding party or even a housewarming party. It is named the 'Make-up Bell' and it symbolizes just that - Kiss and Make Up.

According to ancient Irish tradition, engaged couples were presented with a crystal bell. Whenever an argument brewed all it took was for one partner to ring the bell and the dispute would be instantly settled. What better occasion gift for any couple!

09/24/07

Permalink 03:41:01 am, Categories: Well-being & Health, Fitness & Exercise, 545 words   English (US)

Benefits of Detoxing for Fitness and Health

It seems to be a little disgusting when you are detoxing or cleansing. Your body shows some signs that you have built up toxins. These toxins can affect your whole body fitness and health.

There are times that you feel sluggish and feel the stressful. Your body may experience continuous aching, diarrhea, constipation, and feeling of clumsiness. Rapid weight gain and the incapacity to lose the excess weight can also be signs of having toxins in the body.

Moreover, the toxins found in the body are found and stored on your fat cells. For Americans who are taking the usual American diet, a person may consume 70 trillion garbage cans for each cell. In detoxing your body and cleaning that unwanted garbage in your cells, you should pay attention on your elimination organs.

There are particular organs in your body that deal on cell waste management. These organs play a major role in the detoxing process for a fit and healthy body.

1. Your liver is the organ that recycles the unwanted chemicals in the body. It sorts out the toxins and places them to the organ for elimination during the process of circulation. The principal elimination organs will back up the liver on where these toxins will be stored and then eliminated.

2. The lymph glands also play an important role in eliminating the toxins. A network of tubing brings out the excess waste of the cells from the body and to the final eliminating organs. The appendix, thymus, tonsil, and spleens are major lymphatic glands that help the major organs of the body in cleansing and detoxing.

3. The kidneys help in the water management of the body. They are the ones that keep the good chemistry of the blood alkaline by eliminating the dissolved acid waste. You can help your kidney to function very well by drinking plenty of water. It is much better if you drink fresh alkaline juices and purified water. You may take ½ ounce of alkaline everyday to see positive results on your body weight.

4. The lungs are the organs that keep the blood air purified. They allow the oxygen to go directly to the bloodstream. It is also responsible in removing waste gases that are found in every cell of the body. Deep breathing and fresh air is very helpful in keeping the lungs healthy and free from toxins. If you are in the urban area, it is recommended that you find an oxygen rich area where you can perform deep breathing.

5. The colon is a solid waste management organ in your body. Medical practitioners have found many peolpe that may have an 80-pound mucus and rubber like solid waste that are found on the walls of the colon. Detoxing and cleaning the colon can be a real tough thing to do. However, having a free waste colon can certainly provide you good benefits of having a clean and healthy body.

If you are experiencing some signs of detoxification, you may try doing a regular walking exercise. Exercise is a good key in having a fit and healthy body. Many diet doctors also suggest that you drink plenty of lemon water. This is an effective way of maintaining a very good circulation and can increase the rate of detoxification inside the body.

09/22/07

Permalink 03:39:29 am, Categories: Jewelry, 225 words   English (US)

How to Spot A Fake Diamond

In this world of advanced technology it is almost impossible to simply look at a diamond and determine whether it is real or not – especially if you don’t know much about diamonds. There are some steps that you can take to avoid buying a fake diamond,however.

First, only deal with reputable jewelers, and when you find a reputable jeweler, stick with them. Avoid buying diamonds or other jewelry from jewelers that you have never dealt with before in the past. Ask to see the certificate for the stone. If no certificate exists, walk away.

Look at the setting that the stone is in. Fake diamonds, such as zirconias, are usually set in low quality metals. Take a close look at the stone. Fake diamonds are not durable – natural diamonds, on the other hand, are the most durable stone on the planet. Look for scratches or nicks.

After purchasing a diamond, take it to another jeweler for appraisal. In fact, take it to two or three other jewelers for an appraisal to make sure that the appraisals are all fairly close. If you find that you have purchased a fake diamond, you may be accused of making a switch when you return to the store of your purchase; therefore, it is important to have a certificate for the diamond. No two stones are alike.

09/20/07

Permalink 09:37:04 pm, Categories: Online Shopping, 80 words   English (US)

Beautiful Diamond Stud Earrings in White Gold

I love the combination of sparkling bright diamonds with white gold. They really go beautifully together and are a must have for any jewelry collection and also for the holiday party season that is almost here.

I found some pretty Diamond Stud Earrings online at http://www.JewelryVortex.com and specifically loved their princess shaped studs.

And if like me, you love bargains and specials, Jewelry Vortex also offers free shipping, free engraving and free gift boxes on all purchases!

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