The Newest Trend for Fall

Though it is still summer and many of us are on their vacation it isn’t a bad time to look for the upcoming trends in fall 2013. Check out some of these ideas that you can use when your summer vacation trip is over.

1.       Eye-catching outfit
Don’t be afraid to try new looks this fall as eye-catching outfits will be the trend for the upcoming season. Experiment with oversize furs, oversize coats and other eye-catching stuff like cool leather textures.

2.       Cute hats
Cool caps and hats are trending this fall season. We saw Kate Spade and Tracy Reese wearing those cute caps on a fashion show. Some of great hats that you can wear for fall are Fedoras, floppy knits and even a baseball cap will look good.

3.       Classic prints
The classic prints like houndstooth gives you both a professional and a chic look. Try experimenting this with other styles since classic prints goes with everything. They are neutral.

4.       Leopard prints
This is one of fall 2013’s hottest trend. Different colors of leopard prints would look gorgeous this fall. The classic black and brown colors are neutral and will look good with anything you pair with it. You can choose red for a nice change. However, don’t overdo that style.

5.       Emerald green is the color of the year
Yes, emerald green or pantone is the top color for this year especially this fall. This was seen in many fall 2013 runways. The elegant emerald would look good especially if paired with other jewel tone like garnet, amethyst and sapphire.

Best Shoe Tips

Shopping for shoes could take time especially if you have a unique contour in your feet. Though there are different sizes, still it doesn’t accommodate every length and width of the shoppers. We want our shoes to last long and comfortable in our feet. Here are some tips for common shoe problems

1.       Too Tight Straps
If you caught yourself struggling to tie the straps of your new shoes then a spritz of plain water is all you need. Though shoes naturally stretch as they get worn, you can induce it by gently applying a small amount of water. Presto, problem solved.

2.       Prevent cuts at the back of your heel
It is really painful when our shoes cut the skin in the back of our heels. Oftentimes we think that this is due to a snug fit but actually it is the opposite that is true. Overly spacious shoes let the feet move and shift position inside causing cuts in the skin.

3.       Blisters
Blisters are caused by friction between your feet’s sole and the shoe especially if you are walking for a long time. In order to prevent blisters, a moleskin foam can be inserted first before you wear your shoe. This will absorb friction in your feet.

4.       Scuffed Leather
A tiny scuff can make our new shoes look old so Kimberly Ade, stylist at Keri Blair Image Experts in Denver, polishing our shoes more often. We should at least polish it once every month since a polish leather is less likely to form scratches which can lead to scuffing.

5.       The best time to buy shoes
To avoid tightness of your new shoes, we suggest that you buy your shoes during the end of the day were your feet is swollen and tired. This will ensure that your shoe would still have a good fit even after a long day’s work.

Remove those Stress in an Instant!

A tiring day at work would  really be noticeable our face especially if you will still have a Friday night out. Those eye bugs and lines in the face really don’t look good and would give others the impression that you don’t enjoy your work. Check out some tips makeup tips to quickly erase the look in your face.

   Step 1
Always apply a concealer before a foundation. This is applicable to all face shapes and color. Choosing a concealer with a cream shade and a yellow undertone is the best type that you can apply on your face. The concealer will hide those eye bags underneath your eyes.

 Step 2
Your eyes and the skin around it is delicate and therefore it is not good to rub it when applying the concealer. To apply the concealer around your eye, use your ring finger. The ring finger is the weakest and has the gentlest touch. Gently press the concealer.

 Step 3
Use a dusting powder that matches your skin tone when applying the concealer. Apply it using a light hand with powder. Too much applying would make you look like a cake.

 Step 4
If the concealer settles in the lines of your face during the middle of the day, just gently push and smoothing it with your ring finger to avoid scattering and creating an uneven look. The warmth of your hand will melt the concealer back in your skin. Smile and stay gorgeous throughout the day.

Awesome Wives of Great Tennis Players

The recent U.S Open showcased the best players in the world including awesome wives. The best players in the world battled once again. They said that “for every man’s success is a woman behind” so in lieu of that let’s meet some of the wives of these great tennis players. These women are definitely gorgeous and smoking hot.

1.       Bridgette Wilson–The Miss Teen USA in 1990 and an actress. Bridgette appeared in the movies “I Know What You Did Last Summer”, “Love Stinks” and also appeared in an episode of “CSI: Miami”. She married the tennis pro player Pete Sampras and has 2 sons.

2.       Mirka Federer – Miroslava “Mirka” Federer is a cheerleader during her younger years and more than that she is also a professional tennis player before. No wonder that the great tennis player Roger Federer falls for her.

3.       Emily Snider – The American tennis player James Blake and former number four in world rankings tied the know to his sweetheart Emily Snider. Snider is a publicist that routinely hangs out with personalities like Nick Swisher and Joanna Garcia.

4.       Sara Foster – The American actress Sara Michael Foster is known for her role in 90210 as Jen Clark. Also a fashion model, she already appeared on other films like “South Beach” and “Bachelor 2”. She married the German Tennis player Tommy Haas.

5.       Stacey Gardner – It seems that Mardy Fish got the right briefcase when she married Stacey Gardner, a former 26k model on the game show “Deal or No Deal”. Not just a simple model but also a lawyer so beware if you’re planning to mess up with his hubby.

BEING HAPPY AT WORK

In today’s commercial industry and economics, women stand head-to-head with men in terms of responsibilities and benefits (sometimes, greater). It is not uncommon to see workaholic women and sometimes “burnout” (stressed) from a day’s work. Here are some tips to make your workplace a “not so boring and stressful” place.

1.       Finish the complicated tasks first
Often times we are faced with a number of tasks and cramming in the final hour to get them all done. In a research done by Carol Kryder, PhD, she said that prioritizing task is an important step to reduce boredom in the job. Do the dreaded task first, then save the best for last.

2.       Make friends
This is the most obvious step to have a great day at work but sometimes this is the hardest thing to do. Respect and trust between you and your co-workers is an important. Why not you offer someone you don’t know outside the office a drink or a good lunch?

3.       Be a mentor
Imparting your knowledge to newbies in the office helps not only in improving team performance but also gives you a feeling that you are being “looked up on” or respected. It will give you a feeling of satisfaction especially if you have been in the job for a long time and you can share your knowledge to newcomers.

4.       Take a break
This is the fastest way to cut off boredom feelings in your workplace. If you feel that you are already working for hours on a task and you see that it is going nowhere, then try taking a coffee break and you will see the difference after.

5.       Praise yourself
Positive affirmations to yourself enhances your motivation to strive harder with your goals. Affirmation of self also shows that you are still happy with the job.