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Choosing The Right Perfume
 Fragrance, that
essence of luxury and pleasure, is a very important aspect for a woman. Choosing
the right perfume to suit your style and needs is challenging, but rewarding and
fun. Your perfume is a way of expressing your personality. Like quality fashion
accessories, good perfume adds a finishing touch to what you're wearing. However
your choice of fragrance in a perfume is limited only by your own personal
taste. There's Fresh & Floral - a sweeter smell, feminine and flowery, or
Light & Cool for active or sporty ladies and Warm & Sensual for a musky,
sexy and heavier scent. Thus whether it is musk, spice, floral, woodsy, or a
combination, every woman wants her own personality to be reflected in her choice
of scent. But you also need to consider the type of ceremony, gathering or
occasion.
Remember that it is easy to be convinced by the jazzy
advertisements of the perfume industry, but don't commit the mistake of deciding
what you want without first trying a perfume out properly. It is very important
that when you wear your perfume you should feel great, desirable and
confident.
Steps you should take while choosing a
perfume:
1. The first step is to think about what kinds of
smells you find most attractive. Do some research and the smells which appeal to
you is best suited for you.
2. Don't hesitate to ask the person wearing
a lovely perfume the name of her perfume.
3. While selecting a perfume
always take the help of the salesgirl but only trust your taste.
4.
Apply the perfume on the pulse points and wait for 10 minutes before actually
deciding to but it.
5. You can try out two perfumes, one on each wrist
during one trip to the mall, but not more than two as your nose will start to
get confused and you will end up smelling like a perfume factory.
6.
Don't sniff the perfume immediately after you spray it. If it has alcohol in it
this will assault your senses. Wait a bit. Most perfumes will go through three
stages called the top, middle and base notes. You cannot judge a perfume simply
on its top notes.
The six main categories of
perfume are:
1. Floral - with flowers as the dominant theme,
sweeter smell, flowery, very feminine and romantic.
2. Fruity- spicy and
fresh with fruits used as part of the formula
3. Oceanic - modern
perfumes that use synthetic elements to smell strongly of the ocean.
4.
Greens- fresh energetic perfumes that remind you of the outdoors.
5.
Orientals- sexy exotic and intense perfumes that smell of musk, vanilla, spices
and opulent heavy flowers.
6. Woody-Perfume that smell like bark, moss
and other things you might find in the forest.
Perfumes though make a
persons appearance lovelier and infact adds a finishing touch to what you're
wearing. But different perfumes are suitable for different occasions, and age
groups. A green perfume is especially suitable for a young girl with lots of
zest and full of energy while an oriental may be too sophisticated for a
teenager and perfect for dates and dinner parties. Orientals are intense and
tend to be more suited to eveningwear and special occasions while greens are
more appropriate for casual wear. Lighter perfumes are refreshing during hot
weather while heavy perfumes are comforting in the cooler months.
 Scent-sational Tips!
Perfume is the accessory that goes with any outfit, but like any cosmetic,
it has to be used properly to get the right effect. Here are a few tips for
getting the most out of your fragrance purchase:
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Don't apply fragrance directly from the bottle with your fingers. Oil
from your skin will enter the bottle and adversely affect the fragrance. Use an
atomizer or apply fragrance to a cotton ball and then apply to your skin.
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When applying fragrance, spray fragrance from the ankles up.
Remember, fragrance always rises! Also remember the golden rule of perfume –
spray sparingly. You can always add more, but if you go overboard and
spray too much a shower is just about the only thing that will get rid of it.
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Try to keep your perfume off your clothing. Apply the perfume only on
the skin where it has a chance to develop and mellow. Also, bear in mind that
perfume can stain some delicate fabrics, especially silk, so it's best to apply
your perfume before you dress.
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Don't buy a fragrance just because it smells good on a friend. A
fragrance is as individual as you are and will smell differently as it reacts
with your own chemistry.
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When shopping for a fragrance try not to sample more than three
fragrances at a time, after that your nose can no longer distinguish the
scents. Try smelling the coffee beans that are on the fragrance counter in most
department stores between samplings. The beans help to "cleanse the palate" and
will allow you to try more perfumes (that's what they're there for).
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Protect your fragrance from heat and light to prolong its scent --
store it in the bathroom cupboard, not on the counter with your blow dryer and
curling iron.
Home is Where the Spa is
Everybody needs a little rest and relaxation.
You may not be able to afford a costly day at the spa, but we've got good
news. You can have all the beauty perks without the financial pains... right in
the comfort of your own home.
From soothing foot massages to feel-good
facials, we've got the simple spa secrets that won't leave your wallet sore.
Just open your refrigerator and the basic ingredients are right at your
fingertips.
It's as easy as...
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Invigorate and soften feet with 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2
tablespoons almond oil added to a basin of warm water. Gently massage feet and
slip into cotton socks.
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It's not an old wives' tale: thin cucumber slices used as compresses
over closed eyes will relieve soreness and puffiness.
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Mash up a melon and apply the remains to your face. Rinse clean after
15 minutes. Melons are rich in beta carotene, a substance that combats cell
damage.
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Boil some whole milk and then let cool. Lift the "skin" that forms on
the surface and apply it to your face until it dries out. Scrub it off gently
with a vegetable brush or coarse washcloth.
Zodiac Fragrance
Fragrance, that essence of luxury and pleasure, is a very important aspect for a
woman. Your perfume is a way of expressing your personality. This article will
help you understand which is the best fragrant for you from your zodiac sign.
Let the zodiac chart out a fragrant course for you.
Check out the compatible scents for your
element.
ARIES
Effervescent top notes of lemon and mint
to complement your pioneering attitude towards life. Spicy middle notes for your
active lifestyle and musk and moss for base notes.
TAURUS
The top notes of basil and lavender
to reflect the earthiness in you. The sentimental and romantic in you can do
with lily and rose. You love Mother Nature and the outdoors. Vetiver and
sandaowood in the base notes are as reassuring as your sun sign.
GEMINI
Fresh,
citrus top notes to characterize your imaginative, expressive and quick-witted
nature. Middle notes of rose and pine with spicy and musky base notes to define
your carefree personality.
CANCER
Traditional top notes of lemon with a hint of
aldehydes. Rose and lily for the heart and a dry down of musk and vetiver to
reflect a Cancerian’s tenacity.
LEO
A blend
of mint, cologne and orange blossom for the top notes to speak of a Leo’s
creativity. Warm bright middle notes of clary and lily of the valley and the
powerful mix of sandalwood, cedar and amber at the base to draw attention to
you.
VIRGO
Hyacinth
and lemon form the top notes to go with the rather pristine nature of a Virgo.
Practical jasmine and rose for the heart and sandalwood, patchouli and oak moss
to keep you firmly on the ground.
LIBRA
An
intelligent combination of spice and citrus for the top notes; at the heart a
floral tribute to the lily and rose. And the harmony of sandalwood and patchouli
for the dry down.
SCORPIO
Sensuality
reigns supreme with lavender, lime and grapefruit for top notes; strong and warm
middle notes in juniper and geranium and musk and moss for a passionate dry
down.
SAGITTARIUS
Freedom is the keyword – it’s
ozonic notes for the ethereal in you and musk and sandalwood for the physical
side of you.
CAPRICORN
A
traditional citrus, fruity feel with lavender, the dependable notes of jasmine
and rose. And a twist of neroli, finished off with ever-practical sandalwood and
musk and delicate vanilla.
AQUARIUS
Fresh
notes of lavender and lemon with some warm notes of juniper, orange blossom and
spicy coriander, based on cedar, sandalwood, amber and musk – as innovative as
Aquarians are.
PISCES
A cool
crisp top note for this water sign; a heart that is spicy and fresh to end in
soft woody notes for a multi-faceted personality as yours.
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