In this video see different styles that you can get from eco-friendly designers. Discover labels that are recycling, reusing and reducing. Part 2.

Italy’s fashion industry is calling for government help as the global crisis cuts into demand for designer clothes and accessories.

The credit crunch is even affecting the rich and famous who are cutting back on their luxury spending.

“The Italian clothing and textile sector risks falling to pieces under the weight of the international economic crisis,” Michele Tronconi, was quoted by Italian media as saying.

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In this video learn how to apply makeup step by step for a daytime soft, natural look. And then how to turn it into a nighttime dramatic look.

Tattoos are more popular than ever! Many celebrities have one or more tattoos, including actors, pop stars and now even models! Gisele Bündchen’s tiny, charming star tattoo prompted a sea of aspiring supermodels—and more than a few non-catwalkers—to get similar tats.

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The credit crunch has even started affecting how fashion designers think about clothes.  That’s how “The Zipper” came to be.  The dress consists of numerous pieces of fabric connected by 120 zippers.  The dress can be reconstructed a number of different ways, making it the ultimate choice for the broke among us.  Read more…

No matter how much you spend on expensive creams and facials the truth is that dull skin is caused by a poor living habits. So the secret to radiant skin is to kick those bad habits. Yes, this is easier said than done, so here are the mistakes that you want to be sure to avoid.

-Too Much Sun
Most of the wrinkles and fine lines that develop on our skin are a result of a lifetime of exposure to the sun’s UV rays.

-Smoking
Smoking accelerates the skin aging process and causes wrinkles in a number of ways.

-Poor Diet
A poor diet can leave your skin looking dull and undernourished.
A dehydrated body leads to dehydrated skin, which is dry and flaky.

-Stress
Stress can negatively affect the condition of your skin in numerous ways.

From Fashionism.ca

If you want to avoid spending money on over-priced creams do as the Europeans do and look inside your pantry for natural and effective methods.
Honey, flour and olive oil are just a few items that many European women use to enhance their beauty. In her book Passport to Beauty, expert Shalini Vadhera reveals some of these European beauty secrets. Here are a few recipes you’re going to want to try.

Frugality is the latest fashion trend! In this tough economy fashionistas are not letting their wardrobe suffer, instead people are taking advantage of thrift store prices.

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In case you’ve ever thought, “I am not having direct skin-on-skin contact with my loved one nearly enough;” here are “smittens.”  The middle mitten is large enough for two hands, and allows both users to hold hands, while keeping themselves warm.  Read more…

After years of wearing bloomers and sporting curly hair, the “it doll” of the 80’s is trying to reconnect with the modern girls.

This sweet and spunky redhead is undergoing what her owner American Greetings Properties calls, a “fruit-forward” makeover. Strawberry Shortcake, part of a line of scented dolls, now prefers fresh fruit to gumdrops, appears to wear just a dab of lipstick (but no rouge), and spends her time chatting on a cellphone instead of brushing her calico cat, Custard. Her new look was unveiled Tuesday, along with plans for a new line of toys from Hasbro.

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