Displaying brooches in a dramatic way makes them more salable. Brooches for sale in an antique or consignment shop are displayed using various types of cases, and use of natural and artificial light. There are some tricks of the trade that can be applied for displaying personal collections of brooch

Set the gold standard with a deep metallic bronze polish. Bronze is a chic alternative to other shades. It stands out for all the right reasons and looks just as fashionable in summer as it does in fall. If you're looking for the best things to go with your bronze polish, you're in luck -- bronze lo

When it comes to caring for your skin, you will find that regular exfoliation is one of the best ways to prevent a number of serious skin disorders. Acne is only one of the disorders eliminated by regular exfoliation, and you will find by doing this your skin will look fresh and young.

Poor nutrition and damage to the hair shaft may contribute to sluggish growing hair. The hair may grow out of the scalp thinner than usual indicating a lack of protein or other vital nutrients. Hormonal imbalances may also contribute to thinner, brittle or weak hair that may lead to hair loss. Chemi

When applique patches are hand-sewn onto a garment, they look rustic and charming, and this is part of the appeal of applique work. A cheat's way to achieve the same look -- but without either the time consuming effort or the sewing skill involved in hand-stitching -- is to use an iron-on applique a

Diamonds can trace their origins back to the days of Homer as the word "diamond" stems from the Greek words "unconquerable" and "indomitable." Prized for their brilliance and ability to bring to mind notions of decadence as well as innocence, the diamond ring has a vivid history, and comes in many m

My review of Carol's Daughter Coconut Bath & Body Collection. Will one whiff take you away to a tropical island paradise?

Tanning beds are more common today than 25 years ago. Tanning businesses use to be the primary source for tanning bed usage. Today, however, tanning beds are more common which makes choosing the best tanning bed to purchase a more difficult decision.

When it comes to figuring out what's the best makeup for you, experimentation is the key. And while experimenting, it is inevitable you make some makeup mistakes. In this article, you'll find 6 of the worst makeup mistakes that most women make when it comes to makeup...

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Hair extensions are strips or tracks of hair. These are made either from human hair or from synthetic material. The extensions are designed to attach closely to a woman’s scalp. These are used to change the appearance of the existing hair style and looks.

Plastic shopping bags can accumulate in your home quickly, and the eco-friendly consumer doesn't want those plastic bags to pile up in the landfills. What can you do with plastic shopping bags? You could always bring them to a recycling center, but if you use a little creativity you can repurpose th

Nail forms are easy to use forms for creating sculptured nail extensions. These are generally used by nail professionals, nail technicians and nail salons specializing in gel and acrylic nail applications and sculpting. They are available in 2 types – disposable nail forms and reusable nail fo

Everything from the 1970s is on its way back in style -- the music, the fashion, the home design. Now, the jewelry is coming back, too, and one staple of 1970s fashion was fork jewelry.

You may have stayed away from hair gel because you don't find stiff and untouchable hairstyles attractive; but, gel can create more than just the stiff, wet look. If you need help battling frizz or can't seem to tuck away the same few stubborn strands, give hair gel a try---it might work for you whe

A lot of cosmetic products are out in the market today. Each of them promises to do something good for the body. Not all of them work as advertised however. In fact, only a very few of the long line of brands that are out there are effective and worth the money you spend on them.

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Sewn-in extensions can help to build volume and length to hair. They are available in a number of different shades and lengths. If you get human hair sewn-in extensions, you can dye them to match your hair color exclusively. Sewn-in extensions can be a great accessory for special occasions like wedd