Dollar-Savvy Beach Finds

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Get the Haircut You Want

How to talk to your stylist — and do his tricks at home

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A Guide to Combination Skin

photo credit: Bombone Combination skin is an entire, separate skin type all in its own. Combination skin is neither completely normal, dry, or oily, but rather a mixture of each of those types, sometimes depending on the type of year or the climate in which one lives. Read more

A Guide to Sun Protection

photo credit: sunsets_for_you Sun protection is an extremely important issue that everyone should be concerned with, especially those who want to age gracefully, but it’s even more imperative to anyone who wants to significantly lower their risk of developing some type of skin cancer. Read more

A Guide to Oily Skin

photo credit: said&done Of all the various types of skin, skin that’s chronically oily is perhaps the most difficult to deal with. Everyone has oily skin, to some degree, as each of us have sebaceous glands with the center layer of skin, or the dermis, that produce these essential oils that help to protect our skin and keep it feeling soft and supple. However, in some people, their sebaceous glands create too much oil which may lead to clogged pores, pimples, and blemishes. Read more

Information About Cellulite

photo credit: Occhi Rivoluzionari… As we know, cellulite can be a rather unsightly, not to mention embarrassing, problem to some, but it’s also important to remember that while we can’t yet prevent it from appearing, we can control the severity of bothersome cellulite with some simple lifestyle changes. Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Dry Skin

photo credit: alaner79 Although having skin that’s a bit on the dry side may indeed be beneficial in some instances, more often than not, it can be rather bothersome condition to deal with at times.

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Standing Out From The Crowd Without Being Ostentatious

We girls are always on the lookout to find new ways to stand out in a crowd. When we go to a party, a business function, or even out on a date, we are looking for ways that we can make ourselves distinct and different from every other woman in the room. We want people to pay attention to us, and to seek us out as someone they will want to spend their time.

When we are at a party, we want people to notice us and to pay attention to us. When we are at a business function, we want our bosses and co-workers to take notice of our finer traits, including our style and fashion sense. When we are on a date, we want our date to see us in a different and brighter light than the women he has met before us.

Many of us have learned that alcohol is not a necessity for us to stand out in a room and get noticed. In fact, we can draw much more favorable attention with the clothes we wear and the accessories we use when we go out.

Don’t Be Ostentatious

Most of us know women who are caught up in having the most expensive accessories in the room. For them, it is not just a matter of having distinctive apparel. No, for them, it is a matter of being able to claim more spending power than you or me. Of course, most of us know that spending power does not make you a more attractive person…

Few women who live outside of the major cities of the world, New York City, Paris, London, and Melbourne, Australia, and women who work outside of the entertainment industry, would seriously consider the purchase of a dress from Armani or Versace. We would likely never indulge $2500 on a Gucci purse or a designer dress, although we might spend a healthy amount of money to buy a beautiful wedding dress that we will keep forever - after all, we will only get married for the first time, once.

Stand Out With Style

The good news is that there are more ways to stand out in a room than to outspend everyone in the room.

Even an interesting set of earrings, a bracelet or a necklace can attract people quickly to our side to view the beauty or distinctiveness of our jewelry. Of course, it is not even necessary to indulge in gold or diamond jewelry to attract attention from others.

In fact, with the development of the global Internet marketplace, it has become much more easy to buy jewelry from other parts of the world, frequently for prices less than the cost of a cheap gold strand. For example, one could buy a necklace or choker with African styling or even Malaysian styling, for under $100. Despite the seemingly low cost, a piece of jewelry from another part of the world might just attract more attention and conversation than a Gucci purse or a diamond-studded earring set.

Speaking of Gucci, one could even pick up a handmade handbag with African, Mediterranean, Japanese, or Southwest Native American styling that attracts every eye in the room. Why spend $2500 on a handbag, when you could attract even more attention with a handbag that could be purchased for under $100?

The Frugal Shopper

If you are frugal in your shopping, that does not have to mean that you have to be the girl in the corner to whom no one is paying any attention. In fact, being frugal does not mean that you have to be plain or boring either.

Being a frugal shopper simply means that you have the ability to make your money go further, without giving up on having the things that make our lives fun and interesting.

Most women have households to run and children to support. Most of us have had the necessity to be frugal with our money from time-to-time, for the sake of keeping our households running smoothly. As such, many of us have learned that demonstrating style and beauty does not have to be expensive. In fact, many of us have learned that the trick to making our money go further can be summed up in one simple sentence, \”don’t be afraid to shop around.\”

About The Author:
Nicole Maschwitz writes about fashion and design. When you are in the market to shop the world for distinctive jewelry, handmade handbags, unique gifts or decorative home wares, please visit Gift Hut and browse their selection of products from around the world at: http://www.gifthut.com.au

How to Get Your Hair Done on a Budget

Let’s face it, we are not all wealthy, and most of us have to find a way to keep ourselves trimmed and groomed while sticking to a budget. You might be a single mom or dad, or maybe you have to save money for your son’s birthday or Christmas gifts. Whatever the reason, you might want to look dazzling and get your hair done, but it can be quite costly.  You might be going to a gala or want to look super special for your date this Saturday. It is really important to find a way to look fantastic, while saving some money. Here are a few suggestions on how to keep your money in your wallet and still have great hair.

*Check online for a listing of all hair salons in your neighborhood. Stay away from big names such as Tony & Guy or Aveda. These salons will have you buying every hair product even though you don’t even need it.

*Look for hidden gems. Some neighborhoods have a friendly little salon tucked away. Usually these personal family-run types of businesses are more practical for your budget and the experience can be a lot more enjoyable.

*Ask your friends. Your friends get there hair done too and not all of them have money to burn. You may be surprised and find a fantastic, yet budget-wise, hair salon or barber close to you.

*When going in for a haircut, it is great to ask for advice. Be careful of up-selling and product suggestion. If you start buying all these extra products you will be sure to lose money. Just be direct and honest about what you want in your hair-cut and say no to the extras.

*Ask your family and friends, and see if they have any hair dressing experience. You might be surprised that one of you aunt’s cousins works at Louie’s salon downtown or that your friend Sue used to be a hairdresser before becoming a full time mom. You never know, just ask. It will save you a bundle!

*It is good to go into a salon with an idea of a hair cut. This prevents the hairstylist from doing an experiment on your hair. This experimenting can be expensive! Be wise; take photos and suggestions for your hair cut. Your hair will love you for it!

*If you are looking to get your hair dyed or to highlight it, it might be smart to check out your local drug stores for deals instead of going to a salon and getting charged $200 for a few blonde chunks. You can always ask a friend to dye you hair. Try to ask the drug store staff about how to dye your hair correctly and if the color would be right for you. Or take your friend or family along with you to choose the right color.

How to Find Great Deals on Clothing

Looking for some fantastic deals on clothing? Finding deals and smart buys is easy nowadays. Whether you are a bargain shopper or on a strict budget, there is something for everyone. There are a variety of stores you can find good deals in and it is best to know what areas and shops to visit. Here are some ways in which you can keep to your budget, find the right clothes for you and your family, as well as look great. Yes, you can have it all!

*Look inside your local directory and pick out some shopping malls that interest you. Try to stay away from places such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. They will be sure to break your wallet.

*Ask your friends if they know of any great bargain places where you might find value for your money. They might be regulars at certain bargain shops.

*Check out thrift stores. They have some treasures in them and you never know what you will find. It does require a lot of sorting through and looking around, but it is a great way to get some clothing you want at a low price.

*If you are not a thrift store type, then check out some of the more commercial type companies such as Target, Marshall’s, Wal-Mart and other familiar stores. They provide clothing at low prices and they also have clearance sections with clothing marked down to half price. You can’t lose!

*Sometimes you can find great deals in department stores such as Sears and JC Penny. These stores have sales at times and have clearance items. Sometimes they have jeans on sale for $15 and a variety of other cool brand names on sale.

*Markets! Markets! Markets! Check to see if your town or city has a weekend or weekday market open! These markets have fabulous savings, not only on clothing, but items such as perfumes, colognes, toys, make-up, house hold products, and more. They are also great for a day out with a friend and your kids, or for families. Some of these markets have entertainment for the kids and eateries where you can grad a snack while shopping.

Whatever way you go shopping, if you follow any one of these tips, you will be sure to spot some great deals. From malls to markets, there are numerous places that you can find good deals on clothing. You will find great fashion deals at low prices for the kid’s and yourself. So grab a friend or your mate and get shopping!

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