Beauty News Archive - 31-Oct-2007

Bernice Lavin, co-founder of Alberto-Culver beauty company, dies at 81 (KWQC-TV 6 Davenport)
GLENCOE, Ill. (AP) - The co-founder of the beauty products maker Alberto-Culver Company has died. Bernice Lavin (LAH'-ven) died yesterday at her home in the Chicago suburb of Glencoe after a long illness. She was 81.

Beauty And The Geek Looks Back (Reality TV Magazine)
It?s that time of the season again. The week when instead of a new episode, Beauty and The Geek takes a look back at the season to date. The look back will of course highlight special moments as well as...

MN Beauty Queen Serving Proudly In Iraq (WCCO Minneapolis/St. Paul)
You probably remember reports of the Minneapolis Aquatennial beauty queen who gave up her crown to serve in Iraq. Jessica Gaulke-Charyer has received national attention for it but said that she keeps her past pageant days a bit of a secret.

Beauty contest heads to court (Rocky Mountain News)
Two beauty pageants each say they have the right to crown a Mrs. Colorado every year, and their dispute has landed in court. The trademark infringement trial, which started in U.S. District Court in Denver Monday, pits Mrs. Colorado-America Inc. against the Mrs. Colorado United States pageant.

Beauty and the Geek: Episode 4.8 "A Look Back" Memorable Moments (BuddyTV)
Instead of airing a regular episode of Beauty and the Geek tonight, we are instead treated to a look back at the first five weeks of the season. We are promised by Mike Richards' voiceovers that we will get to see previously unaired footage from the past five weeks, when in actuality, it is mostly a filler episode. Nonetheless, here are some of the memorable moments from tonight's clip ...

Action, adventure thrill Bollywood beauty Chopra (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Former Miss World Priyanka Chopra may have done more roles as the docile love interest in Bollywood films, but the dusky beauty says it is adventure sports and action scenes that get her adrenalin pumping.

British Beauty Queen Too Thin (WPVI-TV Philadelphia)
A British beauty queen says she was told to pack on pounds for the upcoming Miss World competition - an unexpected request, considering she's not rail-thin.

Rarity, beauty key to rugs (The Virginia Gazette)
With antique rugs, age and beauty do not go hand in hand. Rarity, design and the condition of the rug are what appraisers look for, not the approximate date the rug was made.

Avon's Q3 Profit Soars 61 Pct As Beauty Seller Enjoys Growth Across the Board (Canadian Business)
Anne D'Innocenzio October 30, 2007 - 07:26 a.m. NEW YORK (AP) - Avon Products Inc.'s profit soared 61 percent in the third quarter as the direct seller of beauty products enjoyed strong revenue growth across all divisions.

The beauty of site optimisation (e-Consultancy)
On my way to work the other morning, I noticed that the stylish apothecary Space NK on Westbourne Grove was closed for refurbishment. Not something likely to inconvenience me enormously, as its beauty products are aimed predominantly at the discerning ladies of Notting Hill. It did, however, get me thinking about the cost of redesigning a retail outlet and inevitably, considering my ...

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With plastic surgery becoming more and more popular, it is evident that many women are seeking to recreate their natural features into an image of something else. Rather than looking for their own beauty and enhancing it, they are looking for a quick fix to enhance their beauty by changing what they have naturally. Luckily, it is just as easy, much less painful, less costly to enhance the beauty you already have. Everyone has a degree of natural beauty, and this natural beauty can be amplified and enhanced by the modern beauty products of today.

The eyes are generally considered the most beautiful part of the body. They are seen as “windows to the soul,” and few people decline to comment on a pair of striking eyes. Luckily, the eyes are also the easiest features to enhance. It can be done simply or elaborately, but however you do it, the eyes can be made to “pop” and catch attention, drawing others’ gazes from less attractive areas of the body to the eyes.

One way to enhance the eyes is to enhance the eye lashes. Many people simply wear mascara to accomplish this. However, mascara may not completely provide the look you are trying to achieve. Eyelash extensions can be a desirable alternative to wearing mascara to lengthen and thicken the lashes. Lash extensions are small, individual pieces of synthetic material that are made to look like real lashes. They are as light as real lashes, and they attach directly to the top of the lash, rather than the skin of the eyelid (like false eyelashes). This can enhance the beauty of the eyes in a very natural way.

Another way to enhance the eyes is by using eye shadow. It does not follow that the shadow has to be dark and imposing, leaving other people no choice but to notice the eyes. Rather, light eye shadow often looks more attractive and helps the eye look more open and lighter. Eye shadow with a shimmer has become especially popular as it adds a pleasing sheen that attracts attention to the eye. Additionally, flesh colored, non-shimmering eye shadow can be used below the eyes to reduce the appearance of dark circles.

Enhancing the lips is another hot topic when it comes to flaunting your good looks. A moist pair of lips are a pleasure to behold and can be mesmerizing when you speak. When you wear lipstick, make sure that it is a moisturizing lipstick that also contains sunscreen. The lips do not have the melatonin that is present in the skin to offer protection. Therefore, lips too exposed to the sun easily dry and crack. But one need not wear lipstick to enhance the lips. Even a faint lip gloss can draw attention and give the lips a more naturally beautiful look. Lip liner is a very valuable tool in helping enhance the look of the lips by making them appear thicker and fuller.

Just a touch of light rouge on the cheeks can help draw the eye up the face, resulting in a face that does not look quite so cherubic. The key is to not overdo the blush, just adding color so that there is the look of a healthy glow. By carefully following the cheekbone almost to the edge of the hairline, it is possible to accent the cheeks while drawing attention away from a little puffiness that might be present in the face.

Finally, it is possible to enhance one’s natural beauty by careful use of skin care products. There are many creams designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and other fine lines, as well as to moisturize and exfoliate. Exfoliation adds a glow to the face, as dead skin cells are sloughed away to reveal young and healthy cells beneath. These skin care products can smooth the surface of the face and allow for a healthier glow. Additionally, face creams help keep the skin supple, and there are creams that help firm the skin to naturally reduce sagging.

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