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Five Tips for Buying Great Men's Gifts

They can be loveable. They can be loathsome. And they can be notoriously difficult to buy for. Finding the right men's gifts is both a science and an art. Study men long enough, and you'll get the science part down pat.
Chris RobertsonSeptember 15, 2006

Gorgeous Hairstyles For All Hair Types

Just about every woman knows how to fix simple hairstyles like a bun, a braid or a ponytail.If you can manage these simple (but usually pretty boring) hairstyles, then with a few twists on these well known hairstyles, you can have a gorgeous...
Beth ScottNovember 09, 2005

New EU Law Aims to De-Toxify Cosmetics

In June 2007, the controversial new REACH (Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Chemicals) law came into effect in the European Union. Taking seven years and 1,000 pages to pass, REACH is the most complex law in EU history.
Paul PendersAugust 11, 2007

Essential Oils and Skin Care

Essential oils, also known as volatile or ethereal oils, have been used to improve skin quality for thousands of years. Indian Ayurvedic medicine has advocated aromatherapy skincare for more than three millennia, and essential oils have been...
Paul PendersAugust 11, 2007

Is My Coloring Cool Or Warm?

Choosing the correct color for your clothing, hair color and makeup is one of the biggest steps you can take to look your best.With complimentary colors in cosmetics and clothing your skin tone will appear radiant and glowing, your eyes will appear...
Suzanne RyanAugust 28, 2006

Tiger Eye: Beauty and Culture

What is tiger eye? Where does it come from? Why is it now a standard foundation in personal jewelry collections? When did it become so popular? How did nature create its dazzling beauty?
Janet K. NelsonOctober 05, 2006

The Top 5 Secrets Every Full-Figured Woman Needs to Know About Lingerie

Size does matter! According to a recent article in the Washington Post, the sale of plus-sized apparel rose by more than 13% last year. The average American woman now wears a size 14, and companies such as Dove and Nike have taken notice.
Jacquie BarryOctober 03, 2006

Bridal Lingerie Considerations

U've seen thousands of photos, tried on dozens of gowns. But you may have missed some small items in your search for the perfect wedding-day look -- those essential unmentionables that go under the dress.
John BarnesJanuary 19, 2006

Precious Stones V.S. Semi-Precious Stones

Stones have been worn by both women and men since prehistoric times. Just as in the jewelry of modern times, beautiful stones, rare and colorful, are most often the dominant feature of a piece with a metallic setting for ornamentation.
Sam SerioJanuary 13, 2006

Chanel 5 and Other Perfumes Naming

Have you ever thought about the names of the perfumes? Why each of them has its specific own name? Is it a spontaneous decision to name a perfume “JOY”, “Shalimar” or “CHANEL N’ 5” ?
Danil DavidovMarch 06, 2006