How to dress and accessorize if you have curves

1. Wear darker clothes. This is obvious, yet I remind you because it actually works.

2. Always wear clothes that fit you well. Don`t wear smaller sizes. This will only accentuate the extra pounds you have.

3. Baggy clothes are your friend. They don`t need to be 100% baggy as you will need to turn the attention towarts those parts of your body that are to be shown and not hidden behind too baggy clothes.

4. Accentuate on the beautiful parts of your body. You may have beautiful face, great bust, etc. Whatever it is that makes you remarkable, that makes you so you - prepare to show it off by accentuating it.

5. Use bright accessories in order to compensate for the colour you may be missing from your dark clothes.

6. Use big jewelry. Smaller jewelry tends to "get lost" from sight when worn by a bigger person.

7. Busier patterns in clothes are better than bigger ones. Patterns that are too way apart only make you appear bigger than you actually are.

Teo Bebe just essentials - Delicate Almond soap REVIEW

This soap accentuates what is best about all the baby soaps in general. It contains all the right ingredients to be called a great soap. I definitely give this product 5/5. If you have dry and sensitive skin that reacts to chemicals badly this is the right soap for you - it`s hypoallergenic. Its smell is very nice. Overall it`s very pleasing to the senses and I strongly recommend it.

Beauty advice 101 Part 2

1. Stop shaving - use other methods for getting rid of unwanted hairs. The worst thing you can do to yourself is shaving. It is a common mistake, yet many women do it because it is faster and cheaper. But if you look at it, in the long run, your hairs will grow back thicker. It`s not just a myth. The razor blade companies` propaganda may get you fooled so far, but no more! I have my own experience to prove it. I use waxing most of the time to get rid of unwanted hairs.

2. Don`t put too much make-up. If you are not used to putting the number of make-up beauty gurus tend to do - so much better for you. If you put too much make-up you will appear too superficial and no matter how good you look people will definitely think that you`re shallow. Stick with the basics and don`t talk too much about make-up (only if you are asked to do so). 

3. If you are wearing eyeliner, especially one bought from the 1-dollar store, secure your make-up with spray in order for your make-up to last at least for a good 12h. There is a good chance that if your eyes happen to water, the substance could easily get into your eyes and cause you trouble. 

4. Clean your make-up before going to bed. I know it`s common sense that you should do it and yet there are people who don`t. Don`t be that lazy. This shows a lack of basic hygiene sense + it is really bad for the skin if you don`t. 

5. Wash your face when you wake up. Use a beauty product too, if you must. It will give you a fresh start of the day and you`ll feel a lot better. Remember, the way you start your day determines how the rest of it will go.

6. Be prepared for critics. Some people may approve your personal style and choice of clothes, others may not. The important thing is for you to feel good. Don`t give heed to anything the haters say. Avoid such negativism. Laugh and pass them by. Or, you know, just pass them by.

Dresses

 -----------> This is my personal selection of everyday dresses.

----------->  Some everyday dresses may appear kind of official and sometimes for some people it is hard to determine their category. Determining is not that hard. You just have to think of a everyday situation like cleaning the dishes for example and if you see yourself doing that in the alleged dress then this dress is definitely an everyday one. Many people make the mistake of wearing everyday clothes to special occasions.

----------> Some everyday dresses are good enough for whether you are at home or at work. After all, office dresses don`t have to be uncomfortable. But not all of them are suitable for work. Watch out for busy prints, bright colours, revealing of too much skin as all that makes you look less professional.

----------> Some of these dresses are good for going out but at only one condition - if you can wear casual wear to where you are going.
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-------------> This is my personal selection of evening gowns.

-------------> We`ve established the most common mistake with everyday dresses. Now, the very same applies to evenig gowns. Some of them, not all, can be easily mistaken for everyday dresses. In order to determine if a gown is an evening one you should ask someone who`s more into fashion than you. If you don`t have such a friend or a relative, then look up similar dresses one the Internet - see if they fall into this category. Honestly, even I am confused sometimes in establishing whether a dress falls into this category. I have this gorgeous replica of Dolce and Gabbana that is exactly an evening dress. What made me decide it is definitely such was its texture and design. Unmistakably that dress can`t be worn as an everyday dress. And, of course, I have my prom dress that is 100% such. And again, calling a dress an evening dress doesn`t automatically make it an evening one. For example, I have seen many webstores for clothes that sometimes have slip ups of this sort. 

How to find positivity/ How to relax

 Today`s society is going too fast. It seems like a never ending race. You may feel overwhelmed by all the craziness going on around you. You feel like you need to take a break. Yet it is hard to just let go.
 Learning to relax is an art in itself. In order to relax you need quiet and you need no disturbances of any sort. That`s why sleep is very important. Sleep deprivation can lead to basic exhaustion and it is known to lead to brain damage if you`re not getting enough sleep on a regular basis. Apart from sleep you can use aromatherapy and drink herbal tea. Taking a nice long bath, like I said in a previous article, is also a great way to relax.
 But, above all, be prepared to deal with problems. In time. If you let problems hanging for too long, they will become bigger with time. For me, right now, the biggest issue lays with the side effects from the medication I`ve been taking. The problem is that I`m kind of overweight. To my pleasant surprise I`ve begun to lose of the weight lately - which is totally nice. The solution was to be more active. I`m even not talking about sports!
  I started doing much more things daily. Even being in front of my computer has become a whole different experience. It is more about the journey now - not just about the result that matters to me. I wasn`t like that before. I realized my psychological barriers were due to many factors such as my close relatives and my not so perfect relationships with them. I said to myself "I can`t stand to be the victim anymore. I was thought - all my life - to be the victim. I`m tired of this role."
 My advice? Listen to your intuition - if something doesn`t feel quite right, no matter what it is, don`t do it. I wish I could turn back time and say this to myself nine years ago. But then again, everyone makes mistakes. And if it isn`t for those mistakes, we wouldn`t learn the lessons in store for us.
 As I`m relaxing now, listening to music, thoughts of the past come at me at fragments. They seem both distant and as if they happened yesterday. But above all they seem familiar. You may feel the same regarding fond memories. At one point I wanted to forget my bad memories but that`s not possible. Fully embracing who you are as a person means you admit and are responsible for your flaws. There is no better healer and teacher than yourself. Peace comes from within. As an adult in almost of my mid 20s I can say that I haven`t succeeded much in anything more than understanding myself. And yet, sometimes, even I find myself surprised by some of the decisions I`ve made. To be honest, one of my biggest mistakes and at the same time the best thing about me is the ability to burn brindges. I stopped communicating with a lot of people during the years. Some of them were bad, some not so much. But it`s a pretty damn good way of getting rid of negative influences.
 I really regret some of the things I`ve done. But at least it is nothing fatal. It could have been, though. For example, when I was kind of alone during my teenage years (my mother was in a hospital) and I was left alone with my dad, I got involved with really bad people. This almost lead to my complete ruin. I almost died. I`ve never told this to anybody. It`s hard for me to speak about it. I can only write about it.
 Today, I`m glad that I`m alive. Ghosts from my past tried to come after me before. This year I won`t let them. And I know I`ll manage to do that because I`m changed now. 

Business and real estate matters

 Business people are NOT just cold-blooded creatures in suits. They’re humans and have emotions too. This is what I`ve read somewhere. But is it true?

 Business is about making money. Working with money should involve minimal amount of emotions and maximum amount of rationality. 

 When your money are invested in real estate things tend to get a little bit more complicated than usual. You must know what kind of real estate you own or you are going to own. If you are confused whether what price you can put on your property if you are selling it - don`t hesitate to hire a professional. But remember that real estate market is a market nonetheless and your house might not sell right away. You have to be willing to wait for investment returns.

There is this old family house where my dad used to live in as a child. When the time for selling it comes, I imagine it would be somewhat profitable. After all, I really want to invest money into my own business or at least my professional skills more than having 2 or more houses. Don`t get me wrong - having real estate at your disposal is a great way to secure a future for your future generations but if you don`t have enough to invest into your own home, you`re bound to sell at least one of those houses. And my home needs more investment indeed. 

I can`t let my emotions get the best of me in striking real estate deals. So I guess, that`s why I struggle with sentimentality on my part. I also don`t suggest that I`m a business lady. Nothing of the sort. I just happen to be in the middle of fights for real estate and land and I know how things go. It`s best to let go of something that can prove to be a liability after time. Personally and financially. No matter what, you should sell something like that for less. Believe me, you will save yourself a lot of headaches. In other cases, when there is no personal pressure and everything is up to you solely, you are freer to act upon your gut feeling.

I have no illusions that selling houses or my parts of houses will help me become richer than I already am. If you aren`t capable of investing, even if you have 1,000,000$ then soon enough you`ll lose it.

Vampires and vampire fiction

 Vampire folklore has been known to have existed for quite a while. Actually it has existed for so long that it makes you think there may be some truth behind the myths. Although there are countless other websites on the subjects, I`d like to share my opinion on the subject as well.
 I`m not sure if vampires exist. At least not in the sense that we are familiar with or we are thought by the mass media. And there is, of course, the cliche I like: "Vampire books has it all wrong" (said in a vampire series). This means that all our knowledge may be compromised and easily manipulated.
 Many people nowadays make a living off of stories about vampires. But they are always classified as fiction. Only because something has not been seen, it doesn`t mean that it doesn`t exist. The stories are fictional indeed but are the elements in them too? People make them fictional. If vampires existed and outted themselves we would probably know what is truly fictional and not about vampires. We would know the truth. If there is a truth to be known.

 The human imagination sometimes knows no boundaries and is bound to blame natural disasters on vampires. In the past they were seen as bad. I`m not saying that today it is not so, but all the young adult romantic books on vampires make it near to impossible to hate vampires. Still, if you have not decided where you stand with vampires, know that I understand this. In a sense I`m in a similar situation. I enjoy the movies, the books, the tv series. But what I would not enjoy is to be killed or hurt by a vampire. When I say hurt I mean even psychologically. I mean in any way. Hell, I hate being hurt in general. Doesn`t anyone? 

Now, let`s talk fashion. Vampires and the Victorian era has inspired a whole subculture in fashion. It`s the gothic vampire fashion. Honestly, though, I`ve seen nobody dressed like this in reality in a long time. If you want to go for a more fresher look, you should drop the Victorian part of the equation and go for more leathery look in order to look modern. I like to combine practicality and everything black that is stretchable should do the trick as well. Don`t forget the basics - the cape. Even I have a cape (and I`m not even a vampire). The form and the shape of it can vary according to your taste.

And finally, let`s talk about protection. Since we`ve established that there may or may not be real vampires you can never be too careful. It is said that certain objects and rituals ward off evil spirits and such entities. The best thing I can advise you is to get a silver necklace. It is said to protect you from energy vampires. In those I`m not sure whether I believe or not either. But then again, a new silver necklace can be a great adition to your collection and it can only add to your beauty. Besides, who knows, it can even protect you from vampires.

7 things in your home you must toss

1. Hereditary items: Someone close to you died. When his/her stuff are being distributed among the relatives it happens that you may see something that you like a lot in the beginning. You take this item - a vase, a painting, etc. After some time, though, you establish that you no longer need it. The

item stays locked up in a cabinet somewhere gathering dust and it uses up your space. Don`t think about it too much. Toss it! Or give it to a friend - whatever works.

2. Broken items: Yes, every one of us has at least one slightly cracked glass, bonded porcelain figurine and whatnot. The glass can be easily replaced, just like the figurine. They may not be the same, but at least you`ll bring something new in your home. Often people are afraid that they do not have enough belongings. Therefore they tend to accumulate and surround themselves with old stuff they don`t use.

3. Unusable hobby materials

4. Old and useless pieces of paper: It is proven that it bad for people to keep old notes, newspapers, etc in their home. Especially when there are piles of them. 

5. Books you no longer like: People who read books are emotionally connected to them. Does it happen to you when you buy a book and you read it you are no longer fascinated by it? If yes, give it to someone as a gift or even sell it - there are people who collect all kinds of books. 

6. Kids` toys

7.Old curtains

Happy New Year / My Holidays make-up / Gifts

If someone had told me that I would receive a golden ring for a present I wouldn`t have believed her/him. But I did! My boyfriend was so kind to me. He gave me a ring! It is supposed to be a present and a symbol for love - a gift that symbolizes our long relationship so far. Here it is. It is branded - Rothem collection. It is 14 carats and the stones are zircon.

I also would like to share with you what make-up I had on when I received the gift. It was smoky - done with black and white eyeshadow (2). I had used the black eyeshadow (2) and the brush for my eyebrows (1) in order to make them fuller. I used the eyeliner (3) afterwards. For finishing touch I used mascara (4). And last but not least - on my lips I applied some lip balm (5). It`s easy, effective and the most basic form of smoky make-up there probably is. I recommend it.

Here you can see our little  Christmas tree:

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