Finding Beauty Secrets From Around The World (Skin Care Tips)

For months, you’ve wanted to dress like Queen Elsa of Arendelle for your wedding, but your fiancé keeps telling you to “Let It Go.” And your attempts to find the perfect blue sparkly dress have been met with an icy reception from wedding gown shops. Well, great news: Your wedding planning process is about to get way more chill. Alfred Angelo, the designer behind Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings collection (which boasts gowns inspired by the main characters of Snow White, The Little Mermaid and The Princess and the Frog, among others) has finally released its Frozen-influenced gown. It comes in both classic ivory (for the fair-weather fans) and the princess’s signature ice blue (for the Disney diehards). Elsa’s flowy, sparkling overlay gets a modern update (her arms are covered by it in the film, while the runway version is strapless) via a chiffon train that hangs more like a cape to let the sweetheart neckline and snow-inspired beaded embellishment stand out. You’ll have to wai

Skin brightening is a viable option for those who want fairer, more even skin. Although chemical treatments are available, less-harsh home remedies exist that are safe and effective to try. Potatoes are one remedy that, while delicious to eat, can also be used for lightening and evening skin tone. To further help the process of getting fairer skin, exfoliate daily with a gentle scrub. Exfoliation helps remove dead skin buildup that can cause patches and uneven tones. Items you will need Large potato Potato peeler with pointed tip Fine kitchen grater Potato masher Bowl Face wash Wash cloth Step 1 Rinse a potato under cool water to soften and remove dirt. Peel the potato on all sides, holding it over a trash can or sink and pressing the peeler lightly against the potato’s skin and sliding it away from your body. Step 2 Pick out any potato eyes with the peeler's pointed end. Rinse the potato once more with cool water. Step 3 Grate the potato with a fine grater

Katie Holmes has lustrous hair and perfect skin, thanks to simple anti-aging beauty secrets. Holmes, a rep for Alterna Haircare, said caviar-infused hair products keep her locks strong and feeling as silky as cashmere. ’’I use the Caviar Shampoo and Conditioner to start, then the Moisture Milk Leave-In Treatment,” Katie told Us. Holmes applies the Moisture Milk Leave-In treatment to damp hair, which she air-dries, saying it keeps her hair shiny and feeling like “cashmere” all day long. The treatment also repairs split ends, she said. To keep her skin looking wrinkle-free and smooth, Katie swears by “lots of moisturizer,” saying her daily favorites are: Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream, 3 Point Super Age-Defying Cream and the 3 Point Super Firming Serum. Holmes, who’s divorced from actor Tom Cruise, revealed the lesson she most wants for her daughter to learn: “To be beautiful, and to take the time to be who you are.” Katie said her fitness secrets include a heal

Need fresh make up tips and tricks for your next date night? Getting tired of the same old everyday make up routine? Learn better ways to apply and accentuate your make up to make you even more alluring with these top 10 make up ideas. Take care of your skin A great secret to glowing skin is exfoliation. You can do these treatments at home using just sugar and olive oil. Mix them together and apply to your face. Scrub gently for a few minutes, then rinse with warm water. You can repeat this twice a week for super smooth skin. For oily skin, you can make your own lemon wash. Take 2 to 3 lemons and 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey and combine them with hot water. Rinse away the oil to reveal your fresh, clean complexion. Perfect your skin tone An even skin tone is the key to a flawless face. The point is to appear as if you aren't even wearing makeup. Choose a foundation that matches your skin tone and blend it in with a sponge or your ring finger. Nothing is worse than a cak

If the thought of pulling out your wallet and credit card to pay for something seems arduous—then you need to check yourself. But that's not to say we're not sympathetic, and help may be on the way: Apple is aiming to make your wallet obsolete. Today they’re launching Apple Pay, and it’s going to change the way you shop. Apple Pay is a new tool that allows you to pay for stuff both online and in-store with your iPhone 6 or 6 plus (sorry 5ers, you’ll need to upgrade). The new phones are built with a near-field communication (NFC) chip that securely stores your payment information. You hold the phone up to the reader at checkout, put your finger on the button, and that’s it. Your phone will beep or vibrate to let you know it worked. So how is this going to change the way you shop? For starters, you can check out a whole lot faster. I can’t be the only one whose handbag seems like a black hole. I’ve spent far too much time rummaging through my bag looking for my wallet, ke

When it comes to your cold-weather wardrobe, coats are the key players—as soon as it dips below 50, that's all anyone ever sees! Here are 18 of the best statement coats, from well-dressed whisper to full-on fashion declaration, to get you begging for the temps to drop. Sandro Magda Faux Fur Coat Rebecca Minkoff Ford Coat Shrimps Dulcie Faux-Fur Coat Missoni Wool-Blend Colorblock Parka Topshop Faux Fur Patchwork Throw On Coat Delpozo Belted Cape-Effect Wool and Mohair-Blend Coat French Connection Polar Teddy Collarless Coat JC de Castelbajac Ko&Co Vintage Oversized Colour Block Coat A.W.A.K.E Candy Pink Mohair Coat Noon by Noor Oversize Coat

London - Keeping yourself looking your best is sometimes a tricky — and expensive — business. From pricey wrinkle creams and surgery, to terrifying electric gadgets meant to shock away signs of ageing, the beauty world is a minefield of misinformation, snake oil and wishful thinking. But there are things out there that can work miracles — it’s just knowing how to sort the duds from the diamonds, and recognising which areas to focus on. Here’s my invaluable guide to the top ten anti-ageing treatments and tricks that really will keep you looking wonderful. 1. HELP YOUR HANDS Would you plunge your face into hot washing-up water? No. Then why do it to your hands? As well as being constantly exposed to the elements, the hands have very little subcutaneous fat, which is one of the reasons they age so badly. Treat them with the same degree of care as your face. Use your night cream on them, slather them in sun protection and always wear gloves when you’re charging around the h

Two girls and a little guy! Kourtney Kardashian's kids, Mason, 4, and Penelope, 2, will soon have a baby sister to look after — multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly that the pregnant reality star is having a girl with longtime love Scott Disick. Us exclusively broke news of Kardashian's third pregnancy back in June. She later confirmed that she was expecting during season nine of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, when she told a stunned Disick he was going to be a dad again. No doubt the soon-to-be mom-of-three is excited to have another mini-me. She and her sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian already have a line of kids' clothing for girls, which Kourtney helped launch earlier this year. "I remember when I first found out I was having a boy, I became obsessed with buying boys' clothes. Then came my daughter, and I was obsessed with buying girls' clothes," she told Redbook in March. "Everything looks 10 million times cuter when it's teeny-t

Probiotics may be the next big thing in skin care treatments, making their way from your digestive system into topical products and onto beauty-aisle shelves near you, thanks to dermatological researchers. The upshot: skin care treatments are popping up on the market with some science behind them. “We are going to see it in face masks, face washes, creams, serums and more,” says Alexis Wolfer, editor-in-chief of The Beauty Bean and author of “The Recipe for Radiance: Discover Beauty's Best-Kept Secrets in Your Kitchen.” “The way probiotics helps with your digestion is the same way it will help with your skin.” Just as they are said to calm stomach inflammation, probiotics are billed as having a calming effect on skin redness and irritation like stubborn acne or rosacea flare-ups. Probiotics send signals that stop your skin cells from reacting to bad bacteria, reactions that cause, you guessed it, acne or rosacea, the American Academy of Dermatology reported this year and th

Every woman is beautiful in her own right. Let not beauty standards across the world determine yourself image. Instead of yearning for magical transformations, it is important to take care of your skin and hair, according to your body type. We bring to you ten affordable beauty and hair care tips every woman should know. Read on to find out. If it's your first time using a particular hair colour product, you need to conduct a 24 hour patch test in the same shade and proportion of mixture that will be used on your hair (see manufacturer's directions). Apply the patch test behind the ear or the inside fold of the elbow. Allow the mixture to remain on the test area for 24 hours to determine if you develop an allergic skin reaction to the product. Make your brunette locks go from flat to fabulous with one of the most popular sweet treats around, chocolate. Mix a teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa with a few dollops of shampoo in the palm of your hand. Wash your hair with

Thirty-year-old Grace Choi may still live with her parents in Queens, New York, but her ambitions are much bigger. "My calling is to be an inventor—and if I am going to do this, let me do something meaningful," Choi said. The Harvard Business School grad wasn't ready to settle on one career, until she figured out how to print makeup from her own printer using FDA-approved ink (vegetable or edible ink), instead of the standard print colors. The company she's created from this discovery is called Mink. "I just tore up the printer, went through some bad ones, messed up a few here and there, and then came across one that worked,'' said Choi, who went through about 20 printers to find one that would print the best results. The small Mink prototype printer is about the size of a standard home printer, and turns any image into any kind of makeup. Women will soon be able to bypass stores and immediately create lipstick, lip gloss, eye shadow, blush, n

Going to the spa is not always top priority, but we still want to give our skin the attention it deserves. Allure sat down with celebrity facialist Ling Chan and learned how to DIY a spa-level facial. I think we can all agree that a facial isn't really a facial unless you're lying down, having delicious creams spread all over your face, and listening to the sounds of a distant seashore. But according to Ling Chan, a facialist who has ministered to Gisele Bündchen and Uma Thurman (and who owns two New York City spas and has her own skin care line), you really can make your skin smoother, softer, and less irritable by re-creating the professional experience at home. So this weekend, pour yourself a nice glass of cucumber water and follow these steps for some serious self-pampering. No shortcuts. "For an at-home facial that yields truly professional results, you can't skip steps or skimp on products," says Chan. "Every true facial should include exfoliat

It’s October. Breast Cancer Awareness month. Rather than purchasing pink stuff or items from your local department store beauty counter marked with the ribbon, I encourage you to do something that really makes a difference. What’s that? Educate yourself on how to live your healthiest life. One way to do that is avoiding products that contain ingredients linked to cancer. Cosmetic Ingredients Linked to Cancer DEA, TEA   A foaming agent and emulsifier used in products like shampoos and body washes that can form carcinogenic compounds when mixed with other nitrosating ingredients. Look for: DEA or Diethanolimine, TEA or Triethanolamine, Cocamide DEA or Cocamide Diethanolimine, Lauramide DEA or Lauramide Diethanolimine, DEA Lauryl Sulphate or Diethanolimine Sulfate, Linoleaide DEA or Linoleaide Diethanolimine, Oleamide DEA or Oleamide Diethanolimine. Formaldehyde   A carcinogenic impurity released by some chemical preservatives, commonly found in nail polish, deodorant, and s

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck were co-stars long before they were spouses. The pair appeared in the 2001 movie "Pearl Harbor" together before playing love interests in 2003's "Daredevil." But when did their relationship turn into more than just a friendship? According to Vulture, the spark may have struck during an appearance on Jon Favreau's short-lived IFC show, "Dinner for Five," in which directors and stars eat dinner together. In January 2003, the "Daredevil" cast, including Garner, Affleck, Colin Farrell and Kevin Smith, sat down for a meal with Favreau, and love was definitely in the air. For a detailed analysis of the "Dinner For Five" episode, head to Vulture. Below, HuffPost Entertainment found five photos of Garner and Affleck during the press tour for "Daredevil" that are just too adorable for words. (Hence the photos) source

Flu vaccines are recommended for pregnant women. They not only protect the mother but also give antibodies to the unborn infant. If you have ever had the flu, you know how devastating this illness can be. Now think if you are pregnant, you may not feel like taking all those over-the-counter comfort aids let alone Tamiflu to help rid the virus. Also, pregnancy puts women at a higher risk of getting serious health problems that arise from the seasonal flu. Still, I can understand the uncertainty where some women fear vaccines. They are mostly thinking about protecting the health of their unborn child. How many will not take a medicine or have a procedure done unless they know it's absolutely safe for the baby? Today doctors advise women to get the flu vaccines, especially while pregnant and here's why: If you get the flu virus during pregnancy, it raises the risk of miscarriage or a premature birth. The flu has a tendency of turning into pneumonia. Having pneumonia lo

Gossip websites are abuzz with news that the hackers who have been leaking nude photos of celebrities online have claimed their first male victim — Nick Hogan, son of famed wrestler and Tampa Bay celebrity Hulk Hogan. "The photos that were hacked are voluminous and graphic," the gossip website TMZ reports. "There are pics going back to his high school escapades, various girlfriends in various states of undress." In recent weeks, hackers have managed to get their hands on and redistribute what appear to be nude and provocative photos of celebrities such as Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, Rihanna and Kim Kardashian. Hackers apparently broke into the celebrities' iCloud accounts, prompting an ongoing FBI investigation. One grouping of photos posted on the web, purported to be from Nick Hogan's personal online photo gallery, reportedly includes random photos of him at home with Hulk Hogan, nude photos of women, a nude Nick Hogan photo, two photos of his

Kendall Jenner stays supermodel skinny with a low carb Paleo style diet featuring high-quality proteins, vegetables, fruit and 12 cups of detox green tea a day. For exercise, the willowy 5-foot-10 Kendall prefers cardio workouts, typically running. "I usually start my day off with a cup of detox tea," Jenner told E! "I have 12 cups a day." For snacks, Kendall, 18, eats Paleo-approved low-sugar fruits like apples and strawberries and avoids processed junk food. Jenner said her beauty secret, in addition to the Paleo diet and regular exercise, is getting plenty of sleep. "My beauty secret for Fashion Week is just getting a good amount of sleep," she said. "I feel like I need at least seven, eight hours of sleep to function." LeBron James Is Latest Celeb to Go Paleo Kendall's sister Kim Kardashian lost 56 pounds on a low carb, high-fat ketogenic-style Atkins diet that limited her daily carb intake to less than 60 grams. Kendall doesn

Sure, Halloween is all about pushing the envelope of imagination. But are there no boundaries when it comes to kids’ dress-up gear? Maybe there should be. From the sexy to the stupid to the just plain wrong, see these highly dubious Halloween costumes for kids — actual real costumes, in children's sizes, available for sale right now. 1. "Phat Pimp Child Costume" Sure, this costume grabs attention off the bat, with its comic fat suit and exaggerated colors. But people know what a pimp does for a living, right? Just so we’re clear. 2. Baby cigarette Unless you’re also DIYing a red circle with a line through it to go with this costume, it’s kiiiiiinda sending the wrong message to impressionable kids. 3. “Major Flirt” Boots on the ground? Yes, as soon as we make our tween girl take off this costume in favor of something more age-appropriate. 4. Roadkill We were thinking he could be a cute kitty cat for Halloween, but this is not what we had in min

As a teenager, I cared a lot about "my look."  But really, the mark of my sartorial style was showcased in the form of acrylic nails, 10 uncomfortably long glued on nails, with designs so intricate, it would take my nail technician at least two hours to perfect them. That was more than a decade ago, which is why recently I was a bit surprised to see the resurgence of nail design, not only for teenage girls in urban cities, but mainstream America too. Flip through the latest fashion magazines and you’ll see models walking the runway with nail designs that compliment the complexities of the clothes they’re wearing. The designs are fun and funky, with detailed textures, jewels and even fabrics. Which makes me wonder, does this trend translate beyond 16-year-old girls? According to at least two top nail art bloggers, the answer is yes.  “Many of the runway trends we've seen are very wearable in the real world," says Sarah Waite, founder of Chalkboardnails.com.