DESIGNERSCHOICE: January 2010

Tips & Tricks for Nail Polish

It seems we spend so much money trying to find a nail polish that lasts. However, it is easy and affordable to have beautiful looking hands and nails, which makes a rich and glamorous statement about who you are and how you care for yourself.There are some tricks that can help you polish your nail as well as keep your nail perfect.

Keep nails short

Long nails are more prone to chipping and breaking than short, professional-length ones. Aim for nails no more than a quarter inch past your fingertips.

Groom cuticles

When polish is applied to overgrown cuticles, it peels off easily. Keep cuticles in check by applying a drop of oil to them and gently pushing them back with a wooden tool. (Don't cut cuticles, which can cause them to grow back even thicker.

Clean nails

Apply polish to nails that have been cleaned with a cotton swab dipped in nail-polish remover. Any oil or lotion left on the nail bed will prevent polish from bonding to the nail and cause peeling in a day or two.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Pottery World

As for the types of wares, pottery comprises true distinctive types of wears. The first type, earthenware, has been made following virtually the same techniques since ancient time; only in the modern era has mass production brought changes in materials and methods. The craftsman in this creative work, whether the potter with his simple articles of unpolished earthenware in natural colours of terracotta, or the more skilled artisan with his glazed ceramics with intricate motifs, has played a vital role in every day life in the sub-continent including Bangladesh. Bangladeshi potter has always laid stress on the basic form and texture of his articles. Harmonious colour blending, the perfect all-over effect of design with shade and tone, mark his unity of purpose. The history of Bangladesh pottery art is also very old, as old as the Mohenjodaro and Harappa civilization. Beside our home decoration we should preserve this trend.

Grameen Check Revolution

Square or rectangle multicolour dyed threads which is widely known as grameen check has become the talked of topics in the fashoin arena. Clothes with grameen check designs are mainly made of cotton fabric woven in the traditional methods by the cottage-industry workers in Bangladesh. Grameen check was pioneered by Grameen Bank founder and Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The clothes and the designs were products of the same small-industry weavers he helped through Grameen Bank. Grameen check designs and clothings have recently become very popular in Bangladesh. Since the fabric is mostly or totally made of cotton, it has proven to be a comfortable clothing for the warm climate of the country. The design has also given the younger generation an opportunity to dress in traditional attire while still representing the present times.

Perfumes and Fragrance

Perfume has always been a vital part of human culture: people have perfumed their hair and bodies with oils, resins, flower and herb extracts and animal scents since earliest history. Wearing scent is pleasurable; it is an expression of individuality; it attracts mates and makes us nice to be close to. Perfumes are more for the wearer: they make us feel wonderful.Fragrances may be floral, spicy, woody, herbal, musky, powdery.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Color Your Lips

Lipstick and lip gloss are being used for color the lips. The best lipsticks are long-lasting, perfectly colored and made with ingredients that enhance not only your look but the health of your lips as well. The best lip looks rely on knowing the best colors for your skin. Use these lip tips to keep your makeup beautiful and your lips smooth and soft.

One of the biggest makeup challenges is choosing the right lip color. Some women vary their lipstick in accordance with their wardrobe—a big no-no, since your lipstick is supposed to complement your skin tones.

Use a lip pencil or liner to before putting on lip color.While you don't want to stray too far from the natural shape of your mouth, lip pencils can add clean definition while subtly but powerfully redefining your mouth. Drawn just outside your natural lip line, lip pencil adds fullness; drawn just on the inside, your lips appear slightly thinner.

Your daily lip color should be more muted than your night-time look, but we often dash from work to an evening out without returning home. With a small, portable lip palette.That can make fresh look for you.

Shawl in the Cold Weather

Today, many women are wearing these unique fashion accessories and looking stylish and fashionable as a result. Choose a shawl...or shawls for any occasion in pashmina, silk, cashmere and other soft, beautiful fabrics. It is very use for both winter warming and for fashion.Now it become as a trend in fashion and it is very popular womens winter fashion wear.

Warm Winter Scarf

Scarves are increasingly being used to accentuate a women's looks. You just need to use your imagination to get that killer fashion look. It has been worn as head wear and to keep your messy hair in place. They can also be draped around the neck to give you a distinct personality. A simple knot is all it requires to help you look pretty.Scarfs can also be worn as ties to give you that fresh, younger look for those young at heart.Wearing scarf in a shawl style has been in vogue for a very long time.

Winter Collectives

Winter comes with a lot of varities for both men and women wears. with the change of days, the variations prevails from top to bottom. Winter Wears Sweaters, pullovers, cardigans, thermal wears, woolen caps, woolen socks Wears, Woolen mufflers, Winter jackets and Leather Jackets all under winter wears. Different fashion wear houses are flashing their colourfull lights in every nook and corner. Prices are also within the reach of these clothings considering a range of differentiations. With the advancement of fashion trends, our winter collectives also take a festive look in co-ordination with the western fashion.

Legendary Nakshi Katha

The Nakshi Katha or the widely known embroidered quilt is a wide known folk legend of our culture.Traditionally, village women used to stich layers of old sari together with folk designs in red blue, yellow and green. These followed a particular form and style. Around these motifs fine white stiching created a ripple effects to bind the separate layers. There is a variety of stiches and design but there is a unity in the traditional arrrangement of a ;padma lotus in the centre or mandap, a tree of life in each corner, kalkas, mythical figures, animals, birds, geometrical objects, symbols of the sun and moon, the;swastika;, each representing a part of the village women's cultural conscience and the whole relating story. Recently, this trend has crossed its jump not only in domestic playground; it earn its fame overseas as well. We cherish our dream to take it more forward.

how to be a stylish personality

every women want to be a stylish personality. IF u have the basic sense of getup and make up combination then you can easily make yourself as a style person.I think this can help you for this.

Always try to wear free flowing fabrics in one tone to achieve a long and slim look. Try fabrics like chiffon or Georgette for dresses.

Please wear only your size. Over-sized clothes never have or will make look anyone any good. Stay away from anything that's baggy or exaggerated as far as size goes no matter how comfortable.

Be careful while adding on accessories. Never add on anything just for heck of it. Your accessories speak more about you than your clothes do. So watch out there.

Make sure whatever jeweler you wear blends well with your ensemble.

Wear belts only if you have an extremely thin waist. (I know this is a hard one.)

Wear clothes you are comfortable in and that reflect your personality. You'll undoubtedly look your best in them.

Cleverly accessorize your look by adding a scarf or a stole for the added effect.

Before picking up your clothes read the wash care and after care instructions carefully. Never buy on an impulse something that might cost you more than its cost for maintenance.

Invest in a basic wardrobe, shoes, and bags. Mix and match the rest of the things picked up every season or even stuff picked up from flea markets.

Form your own style statements and avoid following fashion trends blindly. Always have a back-up classic wardrobe and experiment with new things only to an extent.

makeup tips for working women

Women of 21st century no longer sits at home, she works as hard as a man does. Eventually, women have proved that not only she is a good homemaker but also as strong as a man. She work harder as a man works and sometimes work better than man. Today's women are very demanding and want a productive career, family, relationships and good lifestyle. She work hard day and night yet she make sure that she looks beautiful.These beauty tips are certainly beneficial for working women and are easy and effortless to follow. All of these tips are quick to apply and will only take 5-10 minutes. Remember if you are beautiful outside then you will feel confident inside and will face the world ways in a graceful way.

The first in the list is the blemishes and dark spots. Try to vanish these blemishes and dark spots. Try to cover those blemishes and dark circles and try to cover it up with some make-up powder or concealer stick. It would take only 2 minutes of your precious time to take care of all the problems on your face.

Make use of mascara or an eye shadow to give your face a refreshing look. Expressive eyes are always an advantage if you are on a limelight or if you meet a lot of people daily.

Apply Lip-gloss on your lips and then see the difference apply some lip-gloss of a good company on your lips and be assured all day long you can also apply lipstick but a lip-gloss is much easier to apply.

Don't let your hair hide your beauty. Always make use of pins and hair clips on your hair and you could transform into a professional working women in just 30 seconds.
Spray some soft-scented body sprays or perfumes to give you a boost. Put on some hairspray and gel. Applying them will keep your hair settle all day long. Spray gels or hair sprays are easier to use and becomes handy in busy situations.

As the summers are on peak, the use of sunscreen is essential. Always use the sunscreen while stepping out on the sun. This will protect your skin from getting burn or from tanning.

After coming home from a long day at work always clean your face by an Astringent lotion or by Rose water (Gulabri). This will clean your face from the dust and pollution making you fresh and rejuvenated.

Don't skip meals and most importantly breakfast. Eat healthy food to remain fit. If you don't eat healthy food then not only your body will be unfit but your face will also be sulky.

In this hectic life, all the time women are feeling stressed out and constantly complains about the aches and pain. Visiting doctor regularly from your busy schedule will make you feel healthy and also keep your face charming and serene.

Handloom Cluster

One of the negligent sector of our fashion inustry is handloom sector. It reflects our cultural heritage and thousand years trends. Now a days, it's on the verge of ruin. We need a boost up in this field. Appropriate sponsorship, interested enterprenuers are badly needed to save this sector. Government as well as the private investors should entertain this field to have a handloom cluster like past days. Thus the golden handloom heritage can be brought back.