While walking around the mall with a teenager I know, I learned quite a bit about what the current trends for 2012 are when it comes to fashion accessories. She would speedily run from one display to the next and when she actually stopped for a few seconds those were the items I took note of. I’m going to level here; the trends are all over the place! From vintage, to feathered accessories, to bright rainbow colored, and tribal jewelry, there is something for every taste. Here is what I saw! Feathers My crazy teenager was NUTS about feathers. She

Pregnancy is an important but health-sensitive event for every woman. During pregnancy due to the growing foetus in the womb and changes in hormonal levels various physical, nutritious and emotional changes occur to somewhat inconvenience and cause mild problems in every woman during this period. Nausea, (morning sickness) during the early part of pregnancy is thought to be a sign of pregnancy. Back pain is very common too. As women gain weight, walk, sit and work in a new ways, various hormones secreted during pregnancy relax the muscles and tendons. All these can lead to back pain. Back pain usually

There is no flinching from the truth that loneliness has been around us despite all the comforts we enjoy today in our daily lives. Almost every one of us, for at least once in a life, goes through it invariably. Loneliness has attained more relevance today in the wake of the ever-increasing penetration of computers, networking sites and the most superlative of multifarious technologies into our lives. It is ironical that even a growing population, expanding cities, round-the-clock access facilities and the opening up of more laughter clubs has not resulted in the eradication of loneliness from our lives. Loneliness

It is natural to worry but it is unnatural to be obsessive about it. And the line between healthy worrying and being obsessed by the negative worry is so thin that sometimes we cross the line and are not even aware of it. It is an acknowledged fact that women worry far more than men. We worry about our own selves, we worry about the people we love – their security and well-being – and we worry about things well beyond our control. Some of us worry so much that it takes over our lives and we tend to then

Don’t worry too much if you can’t afford a large home. Rather than paying more than you can afford, there are a few things you can do make the most of this small space. Making Your Space Look Larger First, your home can look a lot larger using a few tricks. So, even though a room (or your entire home) might be tiny, it doesn’t have to feel claustrophobic. Here are some tips to keep small spaces looking large: Let the natural light flow in. Using heavy drapery will only make a room feel more enclosed, while light curtains allows

Personal hygiene may be described as the principle of maintaining cleanliness and grooming of the external body. It is in general looking after oneself. Maintaining a high level of personal hygiene will help to increase self-esteem and confidence whilst minimizing the chances of developing imperfections. Personal hygiene can be controlled by sustaining high standards of personal care and humans have been aware of the importance of hygiene for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks spent many hours in the bath, using fragrances and make-up in an effort to beautify themselves and be presentable to others. Maintaining personal hygiene is necessary

There is a whole breed of new-age women who do not choose to have a baby because of work commitments. This new “professional hazard” is spreading like an epidemic especially in metropolitan cities. Professional and personal opportunities have exploded for women over the past 30 years encouraging them to postpone motherhood. A majority of 33% high-achieving women who are childless at the age of 41-55 did not choose to be childless and would still like to have children. They simply forgot that their biological clock ticks in unison with the time-line for other achievements. When to see infertility expert: If

Modern marriages and other relationships are becoming increasingly adventurous and short-lived. There are multiple choices available – be it as friends, platonic, being together in a live-in relationship or sexual preference within marriage or on the other side. The social set-up seems to be very promiscuous. Is it happening because the young generation doesnʼt have patience? Relationships are to be nurtured and it does take time. But they need their ego boosters and self-gratification immediately in every sense. Be it a man or a woman, sanctity is loosely based on the changed mindset and values which are many times attached

It’s that time of the year again when you promise to turn over a new leaf, to give up all vices and to lead a virtuous, saint-like life henceforth. You try very hard to stick to your resolutions and succeed for a week at the most. Then the promises start to crumble; you start cheating and finally the resolutions die a painful death leaving you frustrated and dissatisfied. This scenario plays out year after year for the majority of us right from the initial euphoria to the eventual disappointment. Here are eight simple tips to help you keep your New

It doesn’t matter if you choose to be a natural diva or if you choose to daily create a flawless look with the most deeply pigmented makeup. A freshly cleansed face is the first step and the basis for revealing your beauty. Most will splash a little water on the face followed by a cleanser, vigorously wash, rinse and then dry with a towel. Sounds good enough right? The problem is while the face may get somewhat clean, washing it this way can cause irritation, incomplete cleansing and the reintroduction of bacteria into the skin. Instead of giving step by