Jennifer Lopez's face has been featured on the cover of a beauty book.
The stunning actress was snapped especially for make-up artist Scott Barnes'
new book About Face which is based on how to transform yourself and look like a film star.
Jennifer, 40, has worked with the beauty mogul for over 10 years and he even travelled with her when she worked on her latest movie, The Back-Up Plan.
His new book will be launched in two versions - one for the US and one for Britain. The US version contains the tag line "Amazing transformations using the secrets of the top celebrity make-up artist" on the cover.
Jennifer - who the make-up maestro has previously called his "muse" - has posed elegantly for the two front pages. The US version shows her sporting natural cosmetics with her hair tied up, while on the British pictures her with hair dramatically blowing away from her face.
Jennifer also wrote the foreword for the book.
Last night, Jennifer dressed up in a classic black strapless Louis Vuitton dress for the exclusive launch at Club Provocateur, inside New York's Hotel Gansevoort.
She looked stunning as she helped Scott promote his latest work.
The pair was joined by fashion designer Christian Siriano and former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland.
Jan 23, 2010
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Jennifer Lopez graces cover of Beauty book |
Jan 22, 2010
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Skin Whitening |
skin whitening (also called skin bleaching)
Fruits
Many fruits have skin whitening effect when they are eaten or scrubbed on skin. The leading fruit is papaya, wherein its enzyme papain can lighten the skin. Other notable fruits are lemon, lime, calamondin, and orange; all of these have Vitamin C which is said to have a skin whitening effect
Jan 20, 2010
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Remove Your Hair Natuarally |
How to Get Rid of Unwanted Body Hair Naturally
1. Mix equal parts gram flour and yogurt in a small bowl. The amount you'll need depends on how large the area is that you'd like to remove hair from; you might need as little as 1/4 cup or more than 1 cup of each.
2. Add two or three drops of olive oil. Incorporate it into the flour-yogurt mixture ingredients until it is well-mixed.
3. Apply the concoction to your skin on your body where your unwanted hair is growing. Administer a thick application that leaves all hair well-covered.
4. Wait for the mixture to dry completely on your skin. When it is dry, rub it off using your fingertips. As the mixture flakes off, it will take your unwanted hair with it, from the roots.
5. Repeat this procedure once a week for several months in order to notice a significant reduction in hair growth
Jan 19, 2010
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Skin Care During Winters |
Winter is harsh on the skin. Dry air and harsh wind can sap moisture from the skin, causing cracking, chapping, and irritation. To prevent scaling, flaking and itching, one needs to pay special attention to the skin during the cold months. The following tips may help:
* Do not take long, hot showers. They may sound appealing, but they strip skin of its natural moisturizing oils. Instead, take a short, warm shower; pat your skin almost dry, then put on a good moisturizer while the skin is still damp.
* You will need an emollient lotion for hands, heels, or anywhere else where you experience especially dry, cracked skin.
* Apply a cream-based moisturizer every day. A good time to use moisturizer is just after showering to help trap moisture on the skin's surface. Those with sensitive skin should choose a moisturizer without fragrance or lanolin.
* Although frequent hand washing is often urged to prevent the spread of germs, all of that soap and water can also make hands chapped. Using a mild soap and moisturizing afterwards can help relieve the dryness.
* Rinsing your body daily but using less soap can also help protect the skin's natural moisturizers.
* Cover your face and use a petrolatum-based balm with an SPF for your lips while going out in cold air.
* Scaling, itching or cracked skin that is not relieved by moisturizers should be checked by a dermatologist, who may suggest a prescription medication.
Jan 10, 2010
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Tattoo Your Eyes |
A bunch of inmates decided it was a good idea to inject ink into their eyes
Jan 5, 2010
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Fish Oil Benefits |
Many individuals could assume that there are some fish oil advantages however they may not notice the extent to that these supplements will facilitate your system overall. If all you browse are a few isolated fish oil reviews you may be tempted to focus on the small print of the individual studies and overlook the larger picture.
Fish oil advantages everything from the appearance of your skin and hair to your cardiovascular health. Fish oil reviews have proven that the advantages will extend to elevating mood and combating mood disorders, increasing the cognitive and retention levels of youngsters that suffer from autism spectrum disorder, and even help to slow painful and crippling inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.
Several people might think that these claims are exaggerated. After all, how will some straightforward compounds and fatty acids achieve such widespread beneficial effects on the body as a whole? It is quite simple. The compounds and essential fatty acids that were specifically identified by fish oil reviews work on a systemic level instead of isolating particular symptoms.
As an example, the EPA and DHA that are mentioned specifically in fish oil reviews have the power to dam the production of inflammatory compounds within the body. This lessening of inflammation will facilitate with conditions starting from psoriasis to rheumatoid arthritis.
They also block the action of triglycerides within the body as well. This is often important as a result of triglycerides can block arteries and blood vessels which will cause cardiovascular disease. Not only that, however fish oil benefits the guts by regulating blood pressure and even heart rhythm. These two factors alone make several fish oil reviews terribly excited when it comes to cardiovascular health.
Youngsters are maybe the ones who will experience the foremost fish oil benefits. Not solely do the EPA and DHA in fish oil help regulate brain development, you are also setting them up with the physical building blocks to remain in prime wellbeing for the remainder of their lives. Many individuals who have scan fish oil reviews however are worried regarding doable allergies can feed their youngsters foods that are enriched with higher levels of Omega 3.
Whereas this can be wonderful for his or her brain development, fish oil benefits are felt most strongly when Omega 3 supplements are a half of their daily diet.
If you're inquisitive about getting the fish oil advantages made public in fish oil reviews the choice is clear. Adding a high-quality fish oil supplement can be the best manner to safeguard your health.
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Jan 3, 2010
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Improve Your Sex life |
Sex is not rocket science, which means anyone can be good at it, and we can all keep improving our skills. In fact, getting better at sex is part of a married person’s job because good sex is part of the foundation of a good marriage. Here are 10 ways – from the basic to the more advanced – to spice up your sex life:
1. Talk to your spouse more.
In addition to talking about sex and sharing your sexual fantasies, you and your husband or wife should talk more in general. Improving your communication and speaking with one another more frequently will make you feel closer to one another. That will make you more intimate and probably less inhibited in the bedroom – or wherever you prefer to have sex.
2. Spend more time on foreplay.
Sex should be something to which you look forward. Foreplay is what gets you excited and anticipating the main event. It doesn’t have to be limited to the 15 minutes before you’d like to have sex. You could start the day with sexy text messages (think MMS with a revealing photo or an e-mail expressing how hot your husband looked as you both left for work).
3. Get better at oral sex.
Foreplay often ends with both partners performing oral sex on one another. Sometimes, people take oral sex for granted, but it can be quite pleasurable and can really put people, especially women, in the mood for sex. When performing cunnilingus on a woman, men should refrain from making jabbing movements with their tongue. Slower, softer movements are usually better. Women, while performing fellatio on a man, should of course keep their teeth away from the man’s penis and use their lips and tongue instead. Both men and women who are performing oral sex should use their hands to enhance the experience. Let your partner lead you with directions, so you know what he or she prefers.
4. Try new positions.
This might seem like an obvious tip, but you’d be surprised by the number of married people who get stuck in a sex rut by performing the same combination of positions over and over again. There is more to sex than missionary and woman on top. You might try reverse cowboy or doggy style or a move you have seen on TV – or anything Sting has talked about doing. The point is to try a new sexual position and see if you and your husband or wife enjoy it.
5. Climax at the same time.
Reaching orgasm at the same time is easier said than done. But if the woman can orgasm (it’s usually more difficult for her) and she gives her husband fair warning that it’s about to happen, he might be able to reach orgasm with her. This intensifies the moment and truly has the two of you feeling like one (not to mention feeling like porn stars). In the end, you’ll probably collapse into each others' arms from exhaustion – and have the best sleep ever.
6. Dress for sex all the time.
Wearing sexy lingerie or silk boxers (or nothing at all) underneath your work clothes or sweats even will help you feel sexy and a little naughty. This will put you in the mood for sex and throughout the day will have you anticipating the moment you finally get to have sex. It will also serve as a lovely surprise as your husband or wife undresses you. White cotton granny panties, after all, can really kill the mood.
7. Be spontaneous.
While some people have to schedule sex to make sure it happens, there is something exhilarating about having sex with your partner unexpectedly. If your husband is in the bathroom getting ready for work and you rub against him, push him against the wall, and give him a kiss and it leads to sex right then and there, you’ll both start the day with a smile. Some couples even enjoy sex in public places. But that can get risky because if you get caught, it’s against the law. Your couch or the kitchen table in the middle of the day might be better alternatives.
8. Use toys or lubricant to enhance the experience.
There’s nothing wrong with bringing a vibrator to bed with you or getting KY Jelly to make sex less painful or simply more stimulating. Some couples enjoy browsing at sex shops together to find items that would improve their sex life. Everything from chocolate body paints to whips and chains is available these days, and with your husband or wife you shouldn’t feel embarrassed. But you should discuss what kinds of things would appeal to both of you and neither of you should feel forced to participate if you’re not comfortable.
9. Indulge in quickies.
In this crazy world, you don’t always have time for marathon sex. That doesn’t mean you should go without. A great quickie on your lunch hour or just before leaving for work can leave you feeling refreshed and satisfied. Ladies, who have trouble reaching orgasm with a quickie, can still find pleasure in the sex and the closeness that they feel to their husband.
10. When in doubt, return to the basics.
There is a certain level of comfort and pleasure that comes with vanilla sex – your run of the mill married sex. You shouldn’t be ashamed if that works for you. When your sex life seems to be stuck or you feel like you’re trying too hard, you should return to the basics – the positions and foreplay that have always worked for your husband or wife and you. If it ain’t broke, after all, you shouldn’t fix it.
Jan 2, 2010
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FASHION OF THE DECADE |
FASHION OF THE DECADE - Jennifer Lopez, in a gown cut in a loose V leaving little to the imagination, appears on stage during the 42nd Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Feb. 23, 2000. Double-sided tape prevented any mishaps with the dress
FASHION OF THE DECADE - Ashton Kutcher attends an event to kick off Golden Globe weekend at the Pacific Design Center, Jan. 16, 2003, in Los Angeles. The actor who showed his playful side in the television show 'Punk'd' kept right on trend wearing various trucker hats
FASHION OF THE DECADE - Hotel heiress Paris Hilton holds her pet chihuahua Tinkerbell at a Miami Beach hotel, March 11, 2004. The breeding of tiny teacup dogs helped make man's best friend become a woman's best accessory
FASHION OF THE DECADE - Kelly Osbourne, daughter of 'Prince of Darkness' Ozzy Osbourne, sports a tiara at a party after the MTV Video Music Awards in New York in this Aug. 29, 2003 photo.
FASHION OF THE DECADE - In this photo released by Martha Stewart Living Television, comedian David Spade spoofs host Martha Stewart on the set of her show 'Martha,' Sept. 13, 2005. Spade walked on set wearing a blonde wig and poncho, which Stewart originally received from a fellow inmate upon her release from prison.
FASHION OF THE DECADE - Singer Janet Jackson, left, covers her breast after her outfit came undone during the half time performance with Justin Timberlake at Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Feb. 1, 2004. The 'wardrobe malfunction' was seen by 90 million Americans and led to an investigation of indecency on the airwaves.