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To Accessorize or Not to Accessorize?

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: An earring...

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Beyond the basics of creating an outfit, which can be a difficult enough task, you have to decide whether or not to accessorize it. The unencumbered outfit can be as stylish a statement as all the bangles in the world – possibly more so. On the other hand, a plain outfit might gain new life with the right accessory. As usual, it’s up to you to figure out what your outfit requires in order to make a head-turning effect.

The purse might as well be its own outfit. In some ways, it has transcended the status of “accessory” to become the defining element of fashion. What about belts? Do you choose a conservative one or a flamboyant buckle with studded leather? If you’re especially adventurous, you can make your own belt. There’s nothing that says “fashion rebel” quite like a belt made out of paperclips. You can visit www.offers.com to see what materials you can find for your rebellious constructions.

Earrings are nearly purse level, but they’re still firmly in the accessory category. There are a lot of choices in the realm of ear decoration, but, sometimes, the best thing is to leave off earrings entirely, depending on the occasion. Everyone has different tastes in earrings – some don’t like them at all, some prefer small ones and some like hoops. In fact, that’s true of most accessories: you sacrifice some mobility for the sake of fashion.

The ultimate goal of any outfit, whether you accessorize it or not, is to look good, and it takes work to look good.

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Comfort, the New Fashion Mantra

Fashion followers tread a very fine line between what is considered normal and what is not. It is difficult to judge what fits, as different cultures all view it differently. For example, in some Asian cultures, body piercing is an auspicious and marked event in an individual’s life. In the West, piercing is generally frowned upon. There are so many other fashion practices that connote different meanings across various cultures.

Hair and make-up too vary among cultures and have changed throughout centuries. The laborious and painful hair-dos of Marie Antoinette days are ridiculous compared to the extremely casual slept-in hair styles that are in vogue today. It seems that even fashion has come full circle from being primitive and earthy in ancient times or arduous and painful during medieval times. Now, style is a blend of all that has passed. Today people can choose to be comfortable wearing such things as LRG Clothing or uncomfortable for the sake of style. Today it is much more of an individual choice than it was before.

Nowadays, people have the option and they prefer it in their own hands, rather than to be blinded by what is dictated. Fashion brands like LRG bring individuality to the forefront by creating looks that are urban and surprisingly refreshing, giving you the independence to choose any style.  LRG clothes are very much in keeping with the times and can help you completely formulate your own style because of the wide variety of colors and graphics available. Despite the changes in the fashion world, you can still be trendy and fashionable at the same time.

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Keep Your Makeup From Running

Don’t you hate it when you spend a great deal of time on your makeup only to have it run all over your face within an hour? That can be very frustrating, especially when you took so much time to make it look great. What can you do to prevent your makeup from running?
If any of your powders such as blush or eye shadow are the problem, where they never seem to stay on and flake everywhere, you may want to try a sealing powder. A sealing powder is a powder that goes on your face after all your other powders have been applied that helps keep your makeup on your face and prevents flaking.
Eye makeup is evil when it comes to smearing. One of the best ways to prevent smearing is to buy waterproof eyeliner and mascara. It’s going to be difficult to wash off, but it’s going to run a lot less. You may want to carry around extra makeup so you can reapply every now and then.
Another trick for eye makeup is to wipe under your eyes every so often using your pointer finger. Don’t use the tip of your finger, but rather lay your finger flat pointing toward your nose and push up so that you wipe off all the excess makeup.
It’s going to be difficult to keep your lipstick from rubbing everywhere. You shouldn’t have a problem with your lipstick unless you’re using your lips a lot. When you’re drinking, just be careful about the way you hold your glass to your lips. If your lipstick is running without your lips rubbing against anything, you may want to buy a new lipstick.

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Go for the Classic Extreme of a Pinup Girl

Extreme isn’t always as cutting edge as we want it to be. Sometimes it’s the classic look of the pinup girl that really defines extreme. If you’re style has been hip hop, beach style, or something ultra modern, you can really wow your friends with this cool about face.

The classic pinup girl was not tacky or trashy. She was racy in a sophisticated way. What made her look extreme was the makeup. It was bold and daring. In the golden age of Hollywood, strong makeup was a sign of glamor. To mix glamor and sexiness was the perfect formula for a young man’s fantasies.

If you want to try a throwback style for your new extreme, here are a few tips for getting the pinup girl look. Start with a clean, moisturized face. To make your face flawless, use a makeup primer. Apply a medium or heavy foundation and make sure it is smoothed on your face evenly. You want to cover any blotches or natural freckles, etc. You’ll need an eye makeup primer before creating your eyeshadow.

Eyebrows should be groomed and even. They do not need to be thinned. They just need to be neat with no bare patches. There should be no stray hairs. They should have a well defined arch. The eyelashes should be dark, but not black. Curl them and apply fake lashes to the top. The pinup girl knew how to bat her eyes. Use black mascara to blend the fake lashes with your real ones.

The lips should be full and of a deep color. Usually the classic pinup girl had red lips, but other deep colors will work, too. Since you’re creating a classic extreme in a modern world, the lip color and eye shadow colors should compliment your clothes. The classic blending should help you pull off the elegant side of sexy.

Now you’re an extreme throwback to classic style.

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Get Extreme with Red Lipstick

Nothing says daring, glamorous and extreme like bold, red lipstick. If applied properly it can be an attention grabbing makeup effect. If worn improperly, it can spell disaster. Like any extreme style, it has to be practiced before it is presented. Here are a few tips for wearing red lipstick.

Not all red lipstick shades work on all skin types. Olive skinned people look best with a strong red, Caucasian people look best with a delicate red, and ebony skinned people look best with a hint of brown in the red lipstick. Ivory skinned people should not wear red lipstick on a daily basis. It should be reserved for a very dramatic effect.

Age can be the make or break for a woman wearing red lipstick. It is not good for teenage girls, and older women can look even older if they try to wear it. It is good for younger women, but not too young.

It is very important that red lipstick does not bleed after it is applied. Otherwise it will be a very embarrassing and frightening look. Therefore, red lipstick needs a little preventative maintenance to be worn. Face powder needs to be dabbed around the outer lines of the lipstick to fill in the tiny wrinkles that are there. These little wrinkles are where lipstick tends to bleed. A lip brush is the most effective way to get the powder into the lines.

Most importantly, explore and research the various famous effects of red lipstick. Marilyn Monroe was the ultimate glamor girl, and she really made a splash with this extremely hot color. Red lips are a great contrast for black and white photography. If you’re short on time and need to go from daytime look to evening style in a flash, a tube of red lipstick can make the quick change for you with a fast, sexy change of color.

Get extreme with red and get noticed.

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Detox Your Body to Remove Holiday Damage

All the food and alcohol and fun of the holiday season can really take a toll on the body. Fat creeps up, skin gets blemished, and the the general health and energy seems to wane. You might need to detox your body to remove all of that holiday damage. There’s no need to buy expensive products to do this. Basic, inexpensive products are probably already in your home.

It can’t be said enough. Drink plenty of water. It’s the ultimate detox serum. Flush the junk right out. The lingering effects of sugar and fat need to wash on out. All of the alcohol that comes with holiday cheer is dehydrating. Water is a great way to keep the body supple and the skin glowing.

Don’t forget about your fresh vegetables. Don’t let cookies and eggnog be your staple foods for two months. Cut back on the sugar and remember to eat salads and fresh vegetables. Skip meat and junk food a few days a week. Make sure your diet is rich in antioxidants. Eat up and drink up those super foods like cranberries, blueberries, carrots, avocados, dark and leafy greens, and even red wine.

Finally, break a sweat! Don’t forget to exercise, and seriously break a sweat. Let that workout release some of those toxins that are dragging you down. Not only will you physically glow, but your energy levels will stay strong. For some reason, we take that first bite of holiday turkey and we immediately quick working out. If there’s any time of the year we need to be diligent, it’s during the holidays.

Once you’ve had a good workout, take a shower with an exfoliating soap, or use a loofah to remove dead skin and invigorate the body. Make sure to keep your skin moisturized, too. Winter environments can really dry you out.

Have fun. Just don’t abandon healthy habits.

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