From Blonde To Brunette

Who says blondes have more fun? These gorgeous stars are crossing over to the dark side and loving every minute of it! Whether going from platinum blonde to dark chestnut, or keeping it more subdued , they all showed their true colors, as brunettes, of course! Take a look at these pictures!

Reese Witherspoon

Alicia Silverstone




Keira Knightley

Renee Zellweger

Britney Spears

Drew Barrymore

Swimsuits

So you don't have the body of a supermodel. So what? That doesn't mean you can't find a swimwear that will flatter your figure or give the illusion of a great bod. There are many type of swimwear that caters for women with different body sizes.


Swimsuits for a slimmer body



An Empire waist and detailing at the chest balance big hips by drawing the eye up. You can choose a built-in-tummy control panel or a suit that has significantly more spandex.


Swimsuits for a trimmer long torso



Tankinis and bandeau tops are the perfect choice for a trimmer long torso as it shorten the length of the body. A one-piece needs an Empire waist or detailing below the bust to reduce the expanse of fabric covering an elongated torso. You should avoid high-neck tops, which can call attention to the body’s length.


Swimsuits for small bust




You can maximize a small bust by wearing swimsuits with underwires, boning and padding as it will add shape and fullness to your chest. Wearing a top with a funky pattern, polka dots or embellishments will distract from a petite chest. Or you can wear swimsuits with horizontal stripes or prints, which can add a cup size.


Swimsuits for a slimmer lower body



A high cut in the leg but nothing higher than the hip bone helps heavy thighs look slimmer. In this case, you should leave boy shorts at the store as they make the derrière and thighs look bigger. Emphasize your top with color blocks, light colors or embellishment at the chest as they’ll draw the eye away from a heavier bottom.


Swimsuits for big bust



You'll need extra support for your girls! Halter-top swimsuits offer good support and still provide sexy cleavage. If you prefer a one-piece, look for pieces with some structure in the bust, like soft foam cups.


Swimsuits to banish belly bulge



If you have a belly bulge, fret not. You can go for a plunging halter top as it draws the eye up and away from any pooch below. Details or a bold pattern on the midsection can also be positively distracting because a busy print keeps the eye moving so it doesn’t settle on a less-than-flat tummy.

Cool Speaker

Have you ever thought of letting everyone around you to listen to your favourite music collections on your iPod, PDA or Sony Ericsson mobile phone? Well, nothing is impossible, thanks to Altec Lansing's Orbit-M speaker. This tiny handheld device is meant to connect up to your iPod, PDA or Sony Ericsson mobile phone and turn it from a personal audio device into a loud boombox for others to hear as well.

The palm-sized, lightweight Orbit-MP3 speaker system is an ideal iPod or MP3 player companion when you want a break from headphones. Or slip it out of a pocket or purse for an attention-getting way to share your tunes anytime, anywhere. The full-bodied, 360-degree sound will make your friends wonder where the speakers are. And with its long battery life, the music keeps playing long into the night.

This cool speaker comes with two extra connectors besides the default 3.5mm stereo audio jack. There's a 2.5mm stereo jack adaptor for some mobile phones and PDAs that use it and a special connector to output audio from a Sony Ericsson mobile phone.

Happy New Year 2008

I would like to wish a Happy New Year 2008 to all the people around the world and hoped all of you will get what you had hoped for. Have lots of fun and let's hope that 2008 will be another great year ahead. Cheers to all!!!

Nail Art

Nail art, the practice of painting decorative designs on your fingernails, is a fun way to brighten up your everyday look or accessorize a special occasion outfit. There are a variety of nail art designs available, ranging from subtle and understated to funky and outrageous. For example, you could choose to paint flowers on your nails for a date or spell out the name of your favorite athletic team on the day of the big game. While the more intricate designs are best left to a professional, it’s possible to create simple nail art at home.

There are many different methods you can use to come up with nail art designs. Many beginners like to copy from pictures they have found on the internet or in nail art books. Some larger nail salons also offer classes for people interested in learning how to do their own nail art. However, even people with minimal artistic talent can learn to freehand geometric shapes or floral designs.

While most nail art designs are created simply using various colors of nail polish, you can add sparkle to your designs by mixing glitter into one or more of the polish colors before painting your nails. Using stick-on nail art jewels is another great way to jazz up a simple nail art motif. Tiny stickers can make it easier to create more elaborate designs.

Once you’ve finished your design, proper maintenance will help keep your nail art in top condition for as long as possible. Apply a coat of protective clear nail polish every two or three days for the duration of your manicure. Wear gloves when doing tasks that may damage your nails and resist the urge to pick or bite your nails.

Hair Extensions

Hair extensions are getting more popular today for those who wants to change their hairstyles for a better look or be more attractive. Even celebrities get hair extensions for various movie roles. The celebrity factor is what has catapulted the popularity of hair extensions over the last 5 years. Once thought as a rich person’s service, hair extensions have become much more affordable and even practical for everyday consumers.The main reason for getting hair extensions is to add length to hair style, although they can be used to thicken the hair or even add highlights. Hair extensions offer a simple solution to fine hair and can add a little glamour to thick, curly or wavy hair in any color or style.

Hair extensions are used by many people around the world to add length, fullness, or color to one's own natural hair. Even celebrity like Jessica Simpson has her own hair extensions line called HairDo.

There are few types of hair extensions such as human hair extensions, synthetic hair extensions, clip-in hair extensions, wefted hair extensions among others. Human hair, unlike synthetic hair can be straightened with a flat iron, curled with heat, or chemically treated to perm or dye the hair. Thin and fine hair becomes full and thicker. Short hair transforms to long, luxurious hair.

Synthetic hair extensions can be applied the same way as human hair extensions. These fibers are man-made and especially designed to create hair extension and hairpiece hairstyles. Most of our synthetic extensions are made from Kanekalon Vibralite® modacrylic fiber. Synthetic hair extensions come in a large variety of exciting colors.

Clip-In Hair Extensions are easy to attach and can be perfectly matched with your own hair - giving you longer hair, lowlights, highlights, or added volume. All clip–in hair extensions come in one or multiple pieces (wefts) of varying widths. These extensions can be clipped–in or out in minutes and are virtually undetectable. Wefted Hair Extensions are simply a curtain of hair used to layer in to your own hair to add color, length and or volume.

Most human hair extensions can be treated as real hair, albeit more gently. Since human hair extensions are usually heavily processed to achieve uniform color and texture, a mild shampoo is recommended, along with a light conditioner to reduce tangling. Cool water is recommended when shampooing, to reduce or prevent matting and excessive tangling. Having to remove snarls and tangles loosens the foundation of the integrations and further damages the hair.

The same care taken when shampooing must also be used when styling artificial hair. It's often recommended that the texture of hair purchased should be the style in which the hair is worn. Using heat to straighten curly hair, or to curl straight hair, damages it. The more damage the hair sustains, the shorter the lifespan of the artificial hair.

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Merry Christmas

I would like to wish Merry Christmas to all fellow bloggers out there and to the people around the world. Have fun with loved ones on this joyous season. Christmas is such a colourful celebrations and here are some of the beautiful pictures of it. Enjoy