Ideas for Sexy Costumes on Halloween

Ideas for Sexy Costumes on Halloween

If you like to dress up in outrageous or sexy costumes, Halloween is the perfect opportunity for you to strut your stuff in a hot costume. Whether you’ve been invited to an adult Halloween costume party or want to dress up while handing out Trick or Treat candy, these sexy costume ideas for women will knock the socks off of everyone around you!

	French Maid There’s something incredibly sexy about a woman in an apron accessorized uniform, making a French Maid costume one of the favorites when it comes to sexy costumes for Halloween. The French Maid outfit is great for women of all sizes, as the disguise isn’t incredibly skin bearing but is still extremely steamy. Easily found at most discount store costume departments, the French Maid is a great choice for all women, including plus size women.
	Belly Dancer If all things Arabian turn you on, the Belly Dancer costume might be the sexy costume for you this Halloween season! However, it’s not for those who aren’t comfortable shedding a great deal of their clothes. After all, Belly Dancer attire doesn’t include much more than a sexy bejeweled bra, belly dancing skirt clothing options and belly dancing belts equipped with bells. This costume can be a great deal of fun if you’re hitting a party where dancing will play a big part of the entertainment. You’ll be the star of the dance floor!
	Pirate Girl If you and your man are planning to coordinate for Halloween, one of the most popular pairs is the Pirate and his Pirate Girl. A Pirate Girl pink skull costume can be adapted to be ultra sexy or just moderately sexy, depending on your event and what you deem appropriate. This cute costume usually includes some sort of pirate outfit (often found at general merchandise stores during the costume season) and a hat. You can add fishnet stockings for a sexier appeal or learn how to make your own accessories by looking online for ideas.
	School Girl Every man dreams of seeing a sexy woman sporting a hot boarding School Girl outfit, which only makes Halloween an even better opportunity for you to lure the men your way. The Catholic school girl plaid mini skirt can easily be paired with knee socks, pigtails and a white shirt to complete this easy, yet effective, look.
	Marilyn Monroe If you want to go for a classy costume this year, Marilyn Monroe is a great option. Many stores carry the signature Marilyn wig and accessories, including her most popular “white dress” look. To fully play the part, go around singing Happy Birthday at your Halloween Party!
	Nurse If a naughty nurse costume seems like the sexiest choice for your soiree, take it all the way with white pin up, Bettie Page inspired, lingerie. Add white thigh high stockings and white high heel shoes and you’re look will drive the men wild. For extra appeal, throw on a vintage Army hat for your soldier friends and watch them blush as you enter the room.
	Witch Forget about a costume rental when you can put together a sexy witch costume on your own! Whether you want to be a good witch, bad witch, gothic witch or Glenda, you can find inexpensive options to help you complete your look at most stores during the Halloween costume season. The classic gothic witch still remains a crowd pleaser, while the pretty witch costumes appeal to the sweeter crowd.
	Vampire If you love the ghoul but hate the idea of wearing a mask all night, a vampire costume might give you the darkness you desire. Using pale Goth makeup you can create a sexy look, complete with pointed teeth (fake fangs). As a vampire vixen you can rule the Underworld with sexy black lingerie and a cape. For those who wish to be more like the innocent Buffy the Vampire Slayer, skip the lingerie and go for a black mini dress instead.

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Beauty Tips For Teens

Beauty Tips For Teens

Let's face it. Being a teenager means being self-conscious, pretty much all the time. and, if you're a teenage girl, especially one whose skin, complexion or overall appearance is not "picture perfect" that can make the whole experience even worse. (This of course, can apply to any girl, depending on her frame of mind). Fortunately, here are some beauty tips that can come to the rescue for your face and skin type, so you can meet the world refreshed and ready, as well as some make-up and safety tips for when you're going out and having fun. All this said, always remember that true self improvement comes from within, and that while looking good on the outside, in terms of being presentable and attractive, are always find a strive for, but never define who you are.

Facial Skin Care Tip

Some people can confuse the physical transformation that comes with putting makeup on, with a sort of personal transformation, but again this is not the truth. When you feel beautiful inside, you will be more attractive to others on the outside. Makeup will not do it.

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Get Clearer Skin By Using the Right Skin Care Products for Acne Prone Skin

If you're struggling with serious acne, get serious about your skin care strategy. Ordinary skin care products contain hydrogen peroxide, alcohols and plenty of fragrances (such as camphor or eucalyptus) that can irritate skin without putting a stop to bad breakouts. Acne can do more than impact your social life: it impacts self confidence. Bad acne can also lead to scarring (but if you already have acne scars, take heart; you can have them erased by laser resurfacing).

For real acne-prone skin care, use a product that's dermatologist created and tested; serious skin care for solving big problems like acne. The local drugstore's toner or acne fighter lotion probably contains alcohol, added fragrance and color and all sorts of things that will irritate skin without truly treating it. Fortunately, there are some real acne medicines that work

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From a practical physical standpoint, it is a good idea to remember that your skin needs to breathe. It is important to keep your skin as natural as possible- so try and keep makeup is minimal as is necessary and keep going, "all-out" for special occasions like parties.

Mirrors with good high quality lighting are great for examining your skin – although the first time you take a really good close look it can be a loud and shocking personal alarm to take some fast action, if you’ve neglected your skin. Beauty tip no 1 is to take a close look at it at home and ensure before you do that you’ve done a good job of makeup removal. This can especially be true in the summer, when the excess heat can cause problems faster, if you've left any makeup on your face for an extended period of time.

If your face is usually dry: Before you shower, apply a rich moisturizing mask or thick layer of moisturizer. The moist heat helps the mask plump up fine lines and creases temporarily. Apply a heavy layer of petroleum jelly to lips. At the end of the shower, use a warm damp washcloth to gently massage off both treatments, and then use a naturally made loofah to bring out a natural, healthy glow.

If your skin is naturally oily: Use toner before and after you get out of the shower, before, to clean off any oil that has risen to the surface during sleep, and again when you get out to take off any oil that has surfaced from the heat of the water.

If you have combination skin, only apply toner masks to the "T" area on your face, you could cause your cheeks to redden from applying toner there.
Dab yellow or skin-tone concealer on blue under eye circles. Stay away from lighter skin tone or white cover-ups. You can get free samples to try out in the privacy of your own home and samples are available for all skin tones.

Hair Care Tip

Dwayne, the African-American Culture contributing hair care expert, shares a secret beauty tip on how to prevent hair breakage while you sleep for all hair types, not just black women. Spilt ends have a tendency to get caught on the cotton and your tossing and turning will actually pull the caught pieces out of your head. So little by little, if you were wearing a cotton scarf to protect your hair while you sleep, you may actually be making it worse! It is highly recommended that you either wrap your hair up in silk or satin scarves at night or sleep on silk or satin pillows.

Indian Ethnics.com, has some good Indian (and non Indian as well) beauty tips on make up and skin care for teens. Here's the secret: If you are getting ready for a night on the town, choose a foundation closest to your natural skin tone, and foundation that is to be sure to blend it past your jaw line and across your neck (so it doesn't look as though you're wearing a mask). When it comes to eye shadow, choose a color slightly darker than your eyes.

Beauty Accessory Ideas

As far as accessories, a hot gift idea for a teen with a low-budget can be decorative jewelry, that doesn't necessarily have to come from Tiffany's. There are plenty of places online where you can shop for attractive and very reasonably priced items. Believe it or not, the way you move can actually be one of the most attractive or off-putting features you have. When you can move more gracefully and assuredly, that puts out an air of confidence which will make a difference to matter what it is you are or are wearing. Consider taking a dance lesson, enrolling in some sort of after school sport like gymnastics where you can learn more control over your balance and agility. You may think, what does this have to do with looking good when I'm going out to a party- but once you've got grace and agility in what is referred to as your "muscle memory", it will make a difference in all areas of your life.

And lastly, I always think, especially if going out at night, that taking the time to buy pepper spray, even if it's a teeny little canister that goes on a keychain can be one of the best "accessories" you can own for your own and your loved one's peace of mind. It's probably one of those things you'll never need to use that you'll always be happy you have.

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Do it Yourself: Make Your Own Natural Beauty Products at Home

Do it Yourself: Make Your Own Natural Beauty Products at Home

Beauty doesn't have to be expensive. Everything you need to make your own natural beauty products can be found right in your kitchen. Whether you want to avoid the chemicals in commercial beauty products, save money, or live a greener life, you can create a complete beauty regimen with a few simple, natural ingredients.

The Basics for DIY Beauty Products
When you're ready to raid your fridge, go for the three basics first. Honey, oatmeal, and eggs can be combined with a variety of ingredients to make natural hair products as well as natural skin care treatments.

Honey can Moisturize
The benefits of honey are manifold. The water, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants that constitute honey make it an ideal hydration choice for both skin and hair.

Have dry skin? Honey is a humectant—it pulls in and helps retain moisture. Poor some into a hot bath and soak in it. For even softer skin, add a little whole or powdered milk. When your bath is over, mix some honey with eggs and yogurt and apply liberally for a refreshing mask that will tighten and purify your skin.

Struggling with dry, frizzy hair? Just add a little olive oil to your honey, egg and yogurt mixture, and turn your mask into a conditioner!
Oatmeal Exfoliates
Oatmeal is a natural exfoliant that can help soothe dry, itchy or irritated skin. As a bonus, the beta-glucans found in oatmeal aid in skin firming and regeneration and make oatmeal a perfect ingredient for a cleanser. Just mix with water and powdered milk or brewer’s yeast for a refreshing face wash.

Suffering from sunburn or summer mosquito bites? Add powdered oatmeal to a warm bath and soak in it for some quick relief.
Eggs Cleanse & Strengthen
Eggs are a versatile base for many beauty products, from scrubs to masks to hair conditioners. The lysozymes contained in egg whites fight bacteria and help cleanse skin. A mask made of egg whites and honey will draw out impurities and clear up blackheads while also smoothing, firming and hydrating.

Eggs are also chock full of protein, which, when used as a base for shampoo or conditioner, will strengthen and add volume to your hair.
Assemble Your Ingredients…And Experiment!
The best thing about making your own beauty products is the endless way to combine ingredients. Gather your do-it-yourself basics and some fruits and vegetables and go wild! Put cucumbers or potatoes over your eyes; slather mayonnaise in your hair; mix egg whites and lemon juice for a toner; the possibilities—and benefits—are endless.

For more beauty tips, visit Dailymakeover.com. You will find expert advice on a range of topics, from hair tips to makeup. Dailymakeover.com also offers a cutting edge virtual makeover tool, which will let you try hairstyles, cosmetics and fashion accessories.

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Your Little Black Dress for Any Occasion: Pick the Perfect Jewelry Accessories, Handbag and Shoes to Match the Event Style and Tone.

Your Little Black Dress for Any Occasion: Pick the Perfect Jewelry Accessories, Handbag and Shoes to Match the Event Style and Tone.

At least nine of out ten women admit they have at least one little black dress in their closet they turn to quite often. Many women have several of these classic go-to garments in their wardrobe. The most appealing thing about the little black dress is a woman can utilize it to look great at any event. Whether the event is formal or casual, a timeless little black dress can easily be adapted to fit the occasion by using the perfect accessories.
Simple Jewelry for Casual Events
Most plus size women will claim a black dress makes them feel twenty pounds lighter. The truth is, black is likely the most slimming color available in fashion. However, many people have no idea how to take an elegant black dress and turn it into an outfit appropriate for a regular party or casual event. Learning to accessorize according to your special event is key to transforming a black dress into an all-around outfit for any celebration. To make your dress look more casual, be sure to stick with simple accessory options. Choosing something trendy like silver charm bracelets, a beaded plastic necklace or a trendy pendant is wise if you’re trying to obtain a casual and unique style.

Timeless and Elegant
One mistake many women make is assuming you must shop Chanel in order to dress up an outfit with accessories. The truth is, you can make an outfit look like a million dollars even if you can only afford earrings from Claire’s bargain costume accessory outlet. It’s not essential for a lady to spend thousands on diamond jewelry from the hottest fashion designer in the industry to have good style. Instead, a little creative flair can go a long way! If you want to look graceful and classic for an evening event, consider grabbing your favorite set of pearls. Pair them with fancy gloves to really bring your little black dress to a more elegant level of style. For a business cocktail event that is not quite casual yet not quite “black-tie”, you may want to consider pairing your dress with a beautiful neck scarf. Vintage scarves are a hot trend in Hollywood and will not only keep your outfit appropriate but do so for a small cost.

High Heels For a Classic Sexy Look
Shoes are the ultimate accessory! Picking the right shoe can make or break your outfit. The good news is almost any shoe on Earth will go with the perfect little black dress. Of course, if you want to glam up your dress, a sexy pair of high heels is the best option. Be daring by choosing heels in a bold color like red, silver or yellow. For a more casual event, think about pairing your little black dress with a nice pair of slide shoes, sandals or other low-heel options.

Perfect Handbags for Every Party
While your purse is likely the last thing you’ll choose after dressing yourself, consider putting some thought into it. When you utilize an elegant purse clutch, your little black dress will instantly go from drab to fab. For a casual occasion, consider tagging along a purse with color and texture. A simple denim bag can help a black dress become casual in a matter of seconds!

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Pedicures and Foot Care Tips for Year Round Pretty Bare Feet

Pedicures and Foot Care Tips for Year Round Pretty Bare Feet

The foot: an interesting part of the human anatomy. When we’re born, they take our footprints, people count our toes and tickle our soles to hear that wonderful baby gurgle. At that amazing age babies can actually take hold of their feet to chew reflectively on their own toes. Long before we’re walking, our parents are cramming them into tiny little leather Oxfords, hiking boots or even tiny running shoes, I guess because they’re just so darned cute. Once we do start walking, we take our feet for granted. They get us where we want to go, and that’s just fine.
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But once we’re grown and trying to fulfill our sexual destiny, we become aware of feet as aesthetic accessories. Turns out, they are more than just balancing tools, locomoting appendages. Feet have the surprising capacity to be extremely cute, or they can be downright hideous. Women's feet are usually nicer than men's, and the foot fetish is a common obsession among men. In fact, China once made the foot the primary object of female sexual beauty, subjecting women to footbinding because tiny feet were considered the most attractive. We still hold to the ideal of tiny feet, which explains why it's so hard to find women's shoes in wider that "B" width. It also describes pointy-toed shoes, stilettos and other fashionable footwear that makes your legs look wonderful, but can turn toes into what one author described as "scrambled monstrosities".

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Treat Yourself to a Professional Home Pedicure

Home PedicuresPablo Neruda wrote a poem that spoke of his love's "hard little feet": he loves her feet because they walked the world to find him. While "hard little feet" may not sound beautiful to some people, the description evokes high arches, narrowness and a sort of lithe strength not found in the average foot.

Whether you have hard little feet or larger, softer ones, your feet will appreciate a weekly soak and scrub. Especially for women like nurses or teachers, who spend hours on their feet each day, a dedicated footbath is essential to preserving not only the beauty of your feet, but their health and comfort too. Use the time to push back softened cuticles with an orange stick, to rub away calluses with a pumice stone, and finish by moisturizing and rubbing your feet. A foot rub is the perfect finish to your footbath: get help from your own sweetheart!

See a our favorite selection of soothing foot baths for the perfect home pedicure.

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Sexy feet, repulsive feet, are not usually a matter of luck. A lot depends on the care and maintenance regime established by the foot-owner. At an absolute, bare minimum, feet should be clean. I mean, you walk on them, don’t you! What if you were stuffed into a leather show all day, strolling through parking lots, jogging in parks, shopping, doing laundry, tapping impatiently in line at the bank. Feet suffer from lack of air, from shoes that don’t breathe, from sweaty conditions on hot summer asphalt. Daily scrubbing with soap and a nail brush is a good start, but it’s only a start, if you want good-looking feet.

When it comes to toenails, there is no in-between. Clean, healthy, well-groomed toenails are sexy. Grubby, long, unhealthy toenails are nasty, and not to be tolerated. Toenails should be well-brushed with soapy water, clipped short and neat with clippers, and treated with anti-fungal medicine if nails are discolored, thick or peeling. Even girls can get athlete’s foot (always wear flip-flops at the gym, at the pool, at the park, in any shower that is not your very own), and there topical medicines that can cure it. (If you don’t know what athlete's foot is, it’s a fungus that causes feet to burn, itch and peel).

Assuming your feet are clean and healthy, the step to beauty is a short one. Keep your feet smooth by using a pumice stone a couple of times a week, rub them with lotion like Upper Canada Peppermint Foot Cream to keep them soft, and use a clear polish if you don’t like brightly colored toes. No one talks about it (except in women's studies class), but women grow hair on their toes. If your toes are fuzzy, you can wax them to add to overall foot smoothness. Get a pedicure for that professional polish, but don’t let them cut your cuticles, whose sole purpose in life is to keep your feet safe from infections.

Showcase your sexy feet in strappy date-night sandals, sexy career pumps or silly, weekend, jelly thongs with a silver toe ring for an accent. (Never wear a toe ring and an anklet at the same time –it’s a huge Fashion Don’t). Hiking boots are ideal for long walks, and they also look cute with ragg socks in wool or cotton and tweed skirts. Boots always look wonderful, and the longer they are, the better they look. (There is a limit—boots that go past the knee scream "Dominatrix!" and may not be the look you’re trying to project.

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Pants Shapes and Styles to Flatter Any Woman’s Figure or Body Type

Pants Shapes and Styles to Flatter Any Woman’s Figure or Body Type

With cooler weather right around the corner, finding the perfect pants is becoming more important than ever before. Whether you’re a full figured woman in need of plus size pants or just looking for a way to flatter your legs, there are a few “pant tips” that will help you get the most flattering pants on the rack!

Get The Right Slacks Cut and Style
When it comes to finding the most flattering styles of pants, the cut of the fabric is an important area to focus on. Although each body type should focus on a specific cut of jeans or pants, there are a few cuts that will work for almost anyone. The “boot cut” trousers are ideal for many women and can be worn nicely by people with most body shapes. Boot cut pants flare slightly at the ankle, helping to create a more proportionate body visual line. Things to stay away from if you want your pants to flatter your lower half are pleats and high waist bottoms because they don’t work well on many body types. Look for mid-rise or even low rise pants (not ultra-low rise) for the best look.

Get The Right Pant Fabrics and Materials
When choosing pants, do you most often go by touch alone? Many women choose their clothing by texture and only purchase things that appeal to their senses when they touch them. While you should always stay comfortable, fashion is not all about soft fabrics. For example, no one would likely wear denim if they went on touch alone! Modern designers understand the importance of bringing comfort into fashion and are now creating adorable pants in knit blends. Most often these comfortable options are best worn in casual environments, but some of the more expensive blends (or often higher-end discount brands like Target or JJill) can be appropriately worn to work as well.

Choose Pants Length Carefully
When you think of your pants, you don’t have to be trapped in thinking all pants must skim the middle area of your shoe. Not all pants must be long! Short pants are quite popular and are being made in more feminine styles than ever before. Women are wearing them on casually and even choosing elegant styles for more formal events. Unless you are stuck with a specific uniform at work, you can even get away with wearing dressy capris or cargos!

Size Matters
While we all get excited when we can button the pants we wore in high school, wearing pants that barely button is never a good idea! When you’re shopping, be honest with yourself. Even though you may be able to squeeze yourself into that smaller size, finding a good fit is much more important than the number on the pant label. Women know their pants are the right size when the clothing item doesn’t cling to their body, but instead skims it. When you sit, your pants should not bunch up tightly. When you’re standing, they should not pucker around your thighs or buttocks area. Finding the right size is probably the most important aspect of scoring the most flattering pants on the shelf!

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Pants Shapes and Styles to Flatter Any Woman’s Figure or Body Type

Pants Shapes and Styles to Flatter Any Woman’s Figure or Body Type

With cooler weather right around the corner, finding the perfect pants is becoming more important than ever before. Whether you’re a full figured woman in need of plus size pants or just looking for a way to flatter your legs, there are a few “pant tips” that will help you get the most flattering pants on the rack!

Get The Right Slacks Cut and Style
When it comes to finding the most flattering styles of pants, the cut of the fabric is an important area to focus on. Although each body type should focus on a specific cut of jeans or pants, there are a few cuts that will work for almost anyone. The “boot cut” trousers are ideal for many women and can be worn nicely by people with most body shapes. Boot cut pants flare slightly at the ankle, helping to create a more proportionate body visual line. Things to stay away from if you want your pants to flatter your lower half are pleats and high waist bottoms because they don’t work well on many body types. Look for mid-rise or even low rise pants (not ultra-low rise) for the best look.

Get The Right Pant Fabrics and Materials
When choosing pants, do you most often go by touch alone? Many women choose their clothing by texture and only purchase things that appeal to their senses when they touch them. While you should always stay comfortable, fashion is not all about soft fabrics. For example, no one would likely wear denim if they went on touch alone! Modern designers understand the importance of bringing comfort into fashion and are now creating adorable pants in knit blends. Most often these comfortable options are best worn in casual environments, but some of the more expensive blends (or often higher-end discount brands like Target or JJill) can be appropriately worn to work as well.

Choose Pants Length Carefully
When you think of your pants, you don’t have to be trapped in thinking all pants must skim the middle area of your shoe. Not all pants must be long! Short pants are quite popular and are being made in more feminine styles than ever before. Women are wearing them on casually and even choosing elegant styles for more formal events. Unless you are stuck with a specific uniform at work, you can even get away with wearing dressy capris or cargos!

Size Matters
While we all get excited when we can button the pants we wore in high school, wearing pants that barely button is never a good idea! When you’re shopping, be honest with yourself. Even though you may be able to squeeze yourself into that smaller size, finding a good fit is much more important than the number on the pant label. Women know their pants are the right size when the clothing item doesn’t cling to their body, but instead skims it. When you sit, your pants should not bunch up tightly. When you’re standing, they should not pucker around your thighs or buttocks area. Finding the right size is probably the most important aspect of scoring the most flattering pants on the shelf!

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