The Skinny on Dressing Slim
Nov 24, 2008
Sure, growing a baby is a beautiful thing—but there comes a point in the process when most women get a little tired of, well, growing. If you feel the need to look a little more slender, exercise these easy tricks of the trade.
• Adding a belt just under the bust and over the bump instantly emphasizes the smallest part of your waistline (as do shirts and dresses with empire waists).
• Balance, balance, balance. Wide pants should be contrasted with a fitted shirt; skinny pants warrant a roomier shirt.
• Menswear does not equal maternity! Over- sized, baggy clothes will only make you look frumpy.
• Choose straight-leg pants that fit the widest part of your leg, usually your upper thigh; they should hang straight, or flare slightly, from there.
• High-waters make your lovely legs look short. Make sure your pants hang ¼-inch above the floor, or skim it gracefully.
• Invest in a pair of well-fitting maternity jeans—you’ll wear them almost everyday! A dark wash with minimal fading provides a long, lean look.
A quick brush-up
Oct 15, 2008
Limp and fine locks? Coarse and curly ‘do? If you’ve ever stood in front of a wall of hairbrushes trying desperately to figure out which one is best for your hair type, we feel your pain. So P&N went in search of the best brushes for every girl’s hair—here’s what we found:
ROUND BRUSH
What it’s good for: Straight hair
What it does: Adds volume
Try: Sephora large volumizer hair brush, $36, sephora.com
CERAMIC ROUND BRUSH
What it’s good for: Wavy, curly or coarse hair
What it does: Small ones create curl without using an iron; large ones soften curls and help straighten locks
Try: iTech Professional Magnetic & Tourmaline boar and nylon bristle brush, $10, amazon.com
PADDLE BRUSH
What it’s good for: Long, layered hair and thick hair
What it does: Smoothes without encouraging volume, keeping hair from getting too big
Try: Healthy Hair by Olivia Garden large ionic paddle brush, $13, ulta.com
VENT BRUSH
What it’s good for: Shorter hair
What it does: Dries hair quickly, boosts volume and adds texture
Try: Ceramic + ion by Olivia Garden Turbo Vent Styler hairbrush, $17, ulta.com.
No CommentsDo-it-yourself skincare!
Jul 16, 2008
Your skin is crying out for some TLC but you've got no time to get to the aesthetician. No problem! Just stop by your kitchen for the best at-home recipes to aid in your skin's most pesky ailments.
To tighten pores: Open pores with a warm, dampwashcloth then follow up with a smear of honey all over your face. Leave on for 15-20 minutes then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Follow with cold water toclose pores.
To fight wrinkles: Mash half a banana until very creamy. Spread over your face and leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
To soothe irritated skin: Mix one cup chilled yogurt with a half-cup of oatmeal to make a loose paste. Apply to your skin and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
To moisturize dry skin: Mash a ripe avocado into acreamy consistency and massage into your skin. Leave on for 10-15 minutes and gently rinse off with warm water.
To exfoliate: Mix two tablespoons of cornmeal with aboutthe same amount of water to make a thick paste. Gently apply to your face and wash off.
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