what are they?

Things I love to share are the ones that make my day when I wake up, or make me feel good about my self, or even better help me learn something new every single day.

Monday, October 31, 2011

Born to this song

The day I was born this was the No 1 hit at the US charts...




I absolutely adore Barbra Streisand and when I found out about it I was thrilled of course...

Hint: watch out for the guy in the audience, at the right side. He goes C-R-A-Z-Y over her!!!!

Cafe terrace at night

One of my most favorite painters is Van Gogh and one of my favorit paintings of his is Cafe terrace at night







I totally understand what inspired Woody Allen for his last film

A journey there would be thrilling...

Cream #2 - Bioten anti cellulite gel

Frankly I did not have enough money this month to buy something a bit more "sophisticated" so right after my previous cream  ended I did not have much choice but to go for another low budget product.

This time I took the Bioten anti cellulite gel which was also found in my local market store.

Have used it for 3 days now and so far I can say the following:

The product smells like strong green tea, quite refreshing actually.

A small portion is only requested so this is a plus.

Contrary to the previous cream, I can see a difference in the texture of the skin. It appears to be softer.

So far no significant difference is seeing towards the cellulite appearance but it is still early.

Let's see how this experiment will end...



Cream #1 - Nivea 10 day serum results

The first cream is now finished and I have to say that I am very satisfied.

For a low cost serum (around 10 euros) which was picked up by my local market, I thought that the results were excellent.

The texture of the serum was slightly sticky which I did not mind really since it was absorded really fast.

There was not any significant difference to my skin texture by I did see improvement in the appearance of cellulite.

The bottle lasted for about 20 days and I was putting on serum once a day (in the morning after the shower) all the way from my knees up to my belly and to my upper arms.

Overall good product and worth its money.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Soft skin!

You can make this easy facial scrub, which will leave your face smooth and soft!

Put in a bowl 4 spoons of sugar







Add 2-3 spoons of honey





And then some drops of Vitamin E oil (you can find it in almost every drugstore)

Mix well and apply gently to your face and with light circular movements take away that dead skin.



Rinse off and gently (again) dry your face with a soft towel.


 As a result you will have a lovely, soft and glowing skin.

The scrub can be used all over the face, lips and neck.

Avoid the eyes.

Remember, if you scrub your face once a week it is more than enough. Do not overdo it as it will do more damage than good.

This is not a "breakthrough" recipe, but I use it and it works.






Friday, October 21, 2011

Boring brides...

I look at the wedding dresses that brides wear today and I feel like I could fall asleep, wake up in 10 years and still they will be wearing the same things.

It is like there are about 2-3 styles for wedding gowns and everybody wears a variation of them.

I am not saying that they are not pretty, just so damn predictable.

It is your wedding day and you can do whatever you want, you know?

Why always wear the same thing and dress (literally) that so many women have put on right before and after you.

Look around, take some ideas, you can find so many beautiful thins, items and ideas from cultures all over the world that could hellp you REALLY stand out that day.

For example, this gorgeous Ethiopian bride looks so ravishing with all that wonderful jewelery and that amazing smile... she definitely does not go unnoticed.



Then look at this ravishing bride from China, that explosion of colors full of wonderful symbolism brings the whole dress a whole new dimention.



Aaaaah, one of my favorite, a look that enhances the beauty of these breath taking brides from India.



I also find amazing this Greek traditional design taken from an old photo showing a totally different prospective of what a wedding dress should look like, again an outfit full of symbolism.


Similar pattern (not so similar actually, but to the uneducated eye...) can be seen in this Slovak bride, also taken from a vintage photo






I am not saying to dress up like it is the Halloween or the carnaval.

All I want to say is that try and get inspiration from other cultures as well, avoiding to become victims of what is fashionable TODAY.

Why don't you look at dresses made in the 20's





Or the 30's




Or the 40's



From my personal experience every bride that decided to go exactly with the flow / fashion that was instructed by the magazines at that period, ended up regretting in after a few years, complaining while they are looking over their wedding photos: "Oh why did I have to wear my hair like that, it looks awful today", or like "when I got married the wedding gowns had to be big and puffy, I looked like a cake" etc.

You all know what I am talking about..


Ouch! That one hurt.

My advice is to have fun, just don't be boring or even worst.. predictable!

Just be careful and don't go over the top!!!







High and higher!

If I could sleep with high heels, I probably would.

I absolutely adore the way they transform my figure from blah to WOW!.






They make every outfit look much more sexy and depending on the desing more sofisticated as well.







When I wear them I have the feeling that I am on top of the world, that everybody looks at me (in a good way though...)

Loooove them!

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

I love this girl!

Michelle Phan is known for her wonderful you tube make up tutorials.

Below you may find her advice for the perfect red lips!


Thank you Michelle!

You can check her videos on you tube and find out more beauty tips.

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Hold me tight


As it was heard at the 2011 Special Olympics held in Athens:


Jonas Kaufmann, je t' adore!


And what's not to love.

His divine voice?

His great looks?

His smile?

His value as one the greater artists ever?

All yours to enjoy:


Bravo!


NOW is the time!

We all complain how we want to look our best next time we hit the beach.

We run like crazy to find the best clothes that will show our tan, the best bathing suits that will dazzle everybody, we starve ourselves exactly 20 days before our planned vacation so that we lose 150 pounds in time, we feel bad about all the things we ate during winter etc.

STOP

Now is the PERFECT season to get the body you always wanted, all you have to do is make the decision.

- Try and work out 3-5 times a week. Many women hate the gym, and I cant blame them. It gets soooo boring after a while and you seem to be doing the same things over and over and over...

What you can do alternatively is try and find a sport that you enjoy. It could be anything. From tennis, to surfing, to hiking, to football, softball, basketball, martial arts, pilates, anything.




The options are countless and all you have to do is what fits your personallity, timing and budget the best.

If it means that you have to wake up at 06.30 every morning, then it is OK.

Don't complain or try to find excuses to avoid it.

After all you will not do it just to look pretty, you will do for your HEALTH which is the most imporant thing.

So, make your choice and start today, not next Monday.

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- Stop eating all that food that makes you sick instead of healthy.

If you want to look like a 130 pound woman, you have to start eating like a 130 pound woman.

And you want to remain a 130 pound woman, you have to do it the RIGHT way.

Food is our body's fuel. Give it the best quality you can afford so that it will run smoothly and with no problems.

You all know what to do and what to eat. It has been said millions of times over the tv, the magazines or the internet.

Remember, eating healthy is not something that can be done for one month, then go back to the old habbits, gain back any weight you lost and then blame the diet for not being efficient.

Eating healthy is something that will turn out to your benefit both in short as well in long run.




BUT there is trick: Do NOT exclude the sweets and "junk food" from your life.

You have to put them in your weekly menu.

Chose a day in your week (let's say Sunday) and eat something "sinful" without overdoing it of course.

That way, you will satisfy your appetite for the "forbidden fruits" and you will most likely remain loyal to your diet.

Healthy food can be a lot of fun to make, so try and cook it yourselves. It is so much easier than you thing, plus you will save A LOT of money!

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- Healthy eating does not always mean boring food.

It is not all about endlessly chewing salads and feeling like a two legged cow.



Have fun with your food, find new recipes, explore new tastes from all over the world.

You will be surprised how many wonderful things there are out there, apart from pizza and burgers.


You can travel all around the world through your kitchen and find new tastes that you have never imagined before.


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So there you go.

You have no excuses whatsoever.

If you want to look your best next time you hit the beach, you know how!

Look divine everyday!

The reasons?

- You never know when love is going to find you, and when it does you DEFINITELY want to look your best, right? So, even if you just go to work, or want to travel, or just have a nice walk with your friends, always be nicely dressed and with a HUGE smile on your face.

The man of you dreams could be just around the corner!


- Men loooooove red juicy lips. So, all you have to do is to find the perfect red color that suits your complexion and off you go..

Do not be afraid of it, just embrace it and feel feminine all day long.






- Wear full skirts. They have the most flattering movement when you walk, they give you curves (if you don't have them) or hide them with great success (if you have them), the are sooooo feminine without being loud, they are sexy without being "slutty". What more do you want?





- Wear your favorite perfume. A woman's perfume is her trademark.

Even when she leaves the room her scent is still there and THAT is magical.


What a way to start your day, right?

Monday, October 17, 2011

Flappers!!!!

If you go to Wikipedia you will see their term for Flappers:

Flapper in the 1920s was a term applied to a "new breed" of young Western women who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, listened to jazz, and flaunted their disdain for what was then considered acceptable behavior. Flappers were seen as brash for wearing excessive makeup, drinking, treating sex in a casual manner, smoking, driving automobiles and otherwise flouting social and sexual norms.

Don't you just love them?

They were riding motorcycles, they were smoking, drinking, having a good time just like men did all these years without having to justify themselves to anyone.

Famous flappers:

Louise Brooks




Clara Bow:




And my ALL TIME FAVORITE, Betty Boop:



Awww, she deserves a post of her own!

Flappers had lots of fun, they travelled, flirted and lived their life to the full.

And that was in the '20s!!!!!!









Monday, October 10, 2011

Working 9 to 5! The story of my life...

Dolly, you nailed it!!!



It IS enough to drive you crazy if you let it... So dont let it!!!

Friday, October 7, 2011

Cream #1 - Nivea 10 day serum

So, I begin the experiment!

One different anti cellulite cream each month.

Let's see if this trick will work or not..

Cream #1 Nivea 10 day serum







Have used for 5 days now, and I must see that do see some improvement.

Of course I do not except a simple cream to take away cellulite that has been established for almost 20 years, but still with a good workout and nutrition some good results are visible.

Will spend the month with this one and will continue with another one for November.

So far so good!

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Seven brides...

..for seven brothers!!!!!!!

One of the best musicals ever made.

The colors, the dancing, the songs, the sense of humour, the way men feel about women and how they may be afraid some times..

All wrapped up in a beautiful romantic story which I can watch again and again and again..



This is the famous "Barn scene".

Lovely!!!!!!!!

Latest obsession

Just bought this skirt from H&M...



I have always wanted a skirt like that, ever since I saw the below clip of Cyd Charrisse and Fred Astaire.

Watch the clip below and you see what I mean!




This is not THE SAME skirt, but it pretty close and I am sooooooooo happy!!!!!

Going for a dance now...

Monday, October 3, 2011

The best song ever played in a commercial

I dont drink Coca Cola, but I looooooved this one



For the very first tiiiiiiiiiiiime..

Where are those babies now?