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DIY: 30+ Simple Mug Art Tutorials And Ideas

These Do-It-Yourself crafts will come as a treat to all the tea and coffee lovers out there. I know, being a tea lover myself, I tried this DIY mug crafts the minute I could get my hands on a Sharpie and an oven-safe mug. This is simple, affordable and quick to make. It makes an ideal gift for someone who likes coffee/tea. You can make a unique mug set for you and your partner and I'm sure your partner will simply adore and appreciate a hand painted, self designed mug from you. Use it as a small token of your affection for your friends and loved ones.

Nothing good comes easy; no pain no gain, sweat it, work and you will be rewarded. Our daily life is filled with examples of the equation "effort = results". Every one of us wants to look our best and we look our best when we enjoy a healthy, strong body. Sadly, not many of us are willing to leave the couch and burn up those fats that weigh us down. Here's a little treasure galore of inspiration to motivate you into getting yourself up and moving and being the person you want to be!

Gadgets are no more a guy thing. Today, girls want an equal dose of technology too, and in less but their own style. Keeping this in mind, so many mobile phone vendors have created a whole new color line for girls. Pink and other bright colored phones are a must have for a girl who wants to make an impression. Girly phones are now part of their accessories. Check out some of the hottest phones and smartphones for girls available in the market.

Engagements and weddings are a girl's big day. There is nothing more classic and beautiful than to present your lady with a beautiful diamond ring that she will adore for years and years. Tiffany's collection of diamond wedding / engagement rings are an exquisite piece of art that can no doubt become your family heirlooms and passed on through generations.

If you are considering buying an engagement or wedding ring for her on your big day, then here are 7 elegant Tiffany rings to check out.

Pink lips are one of the most important elements of a woman’s beauty which add to her appeal. They look visually appealing and adds to her allure. There is no need to wear lipstick or lip gloss all the time. You can get pink and rosy lips using natural remedies at home also. Read on to know how to add a dash of colour to your dark and dull lips using home remedies and simple tips that you can observe on a daily basis that aids this beauty process.

1. Keep your lips moisturized

One of the most important tips in having pink lips is to keep them moisturized. When you use your daily scrub, use it to exfoliate your lips by rubbing it onto your lips in circular motion. This will rid your lips of any dry skin that's keeping them from looking pink and rosy. Use a moisturizer or petroleum jelly every night.

Nail Care Tips Making A Manicure Last Longer

There goes some very basic and simple tips to keep your perfect manicure and avoid trips to the salon and half your day's pay check! Follow these four simple steps to have a manicure that actually lasts.

Step 1. Prepare your nails

Wipe off any residue or greasiness on your nail surface by using a nail polish remover. This step should be a must since dirt and greasiness (e.g. from lotion) will stop the nail polish from adhering onto your nails properly.

Nail Trends For Fall 2012

Check out 2012's fab nail art trends. This fall, it's all about going dark and stormy. Pale shades are also in. Silver and gold are introduced giving a "techie" sci-fi look. Enjoy our picks for Fall 2012 trends for nail art.

Pale is in for nail art trends this fall.

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French manicure can be easily done at home. Given a little practice, your hand becomes steady at painting the white area which is the real attraction of this kind of manicure. A French manicure will look at its best if you have healthy nails. Taking care of your nails go a long way in maintaining a nice nail art.

Use these simple steps to have your own french manicure at home, since for most women, it is not feasible to have it done by the professionals each time. With little practice, you can achieve a neat and steady hand.

1. Wipe off any old nail polish on your nails using a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover. When completely removed, soak your hands in warm water for some time.

2. While your skin is still soft with being immersed in warm water, use and orangewood stick to push back cuticles into an even shape with the rest of your fingers.

Nails are just one of the places where you can show off your best, be it style, health, cleanliness or simply beauty. All of this is possible when your nails are healthy and thriving, only then will they be able to carry what you want them to be. Since nails are dead part of our body, we have to do all the maintenance for them. It is certainly not difficult. You can have cleaner, healthier nails by following simple tips, most of which can be accomplished through home remedies.

Check out a small set of our nail care tips and suggestions.

1. Wear rubber gloves when doing the dishes or when hands and nails are going to be submerged in water for longer periods of time. Warm water will make shiny nails dull and detergents can make nails dry and brittle, leading to easy chip off.

2. Healthy nails portray a healthy, balanced nutrition in take. For healthy nails, add foods rich in Vitamin B, potassium, iron and calcium into your diet.

3. Never file your nails when they are wet. This is the time when they are at their weakest.

Mason Jar Tutorials For DIY, Arts and Crafts

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Decor Ideas: 9 Simple Ways For A Lounge Make Over

The say hands can make a house but only hearts can build a home. It holds so true. Home requires constant love, devotion, time and efforts. The results are heart warming. Building a home is a human's, particularly woman's, instinctive need. The comfort of a beautiful home, managed with care and simplicity warms a heart and it is up to the woman of the house to make it a home.

Follow our simple tips in making your lounge or sitting area cozier without much hassle. If your like this list, send it to someone who might find it useful too. Sharing is caring!

Lounge Decor Idea 1: Books Are Timeless

A book shelf can add depth to your room when done the right way. It's so easy. But remember not to go over board with this idea as it may give your room a stuffed look. Add a book shelf to cover up empty spaces. Color the insides in a slightly warmer as that of the room.

50 Henna Designs For Eid

Eid is just round the corner and no girl's Eid is complete without henna adorned hand. Check out our collection of henna and mehndi designs for Eid 2012.

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DIY: 5 Simple & Quick Hair Do's

We're back with another collection of our quick hair styles. All women love to look and feel gorgeous and hair plan a vital part! Check out our picked styles; 5 neat hair styles you can try at home without much hassle and time.

The images illustrate all steps very elaborately. Each comes with credits to the complete tutorial for your ease.

1. Beach Curls Hair Style Tutorial

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Madonna is the most celebrated female singer and rock star till date. She is equivalent to the likes of Michael Jackson. Here's a collection of her top 10 pop songs (in no particular order) from over the years. Want to add to this list? Feel free.

1. True Blue

2. Frozen

3. Me Against The Music

50 Powerful Quotes From Madonna

Happy birthday Madonna. You just turned 54! You still don't look 54 though. Madonna is the most celebrated female singer and rock star till date. She is equivalent to the likes of Michael Jackson. Here's a collection of quotes from the diva herself on love, life, girl power, men and fame. Enjoy!

1. “A lot of people are afraid to say what they want. That's why they don't get what they want.”

2. “I'm tough, I'm ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay.”

3. “No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you've come from, you can always change, become a better version of yourself.”

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Helen Gurley Brown, who died on Monday in New York City at age 90, was the legendary long-time editor of Cosmopolitan magazine, the saucy sparkplug for a sexual revolution, and the originator of the notion that a woman could “have it all.” Controversial and charismatic, she championed female empowerment and taught generations of women to embrace their feminine wiles and have fun in bed (married or not). Some of her best advice on love, sex, and what really matters:

1. “Good girls go to heaven, bad girls go everywhere.”

2. “Beauty can't amuse you, but brainwork—reading, writing, thinking—can.”

3. “My success was not based so much on any great intelligence but on great common sense.”

35+ Crochet Ideas & Designs You Will Love

The art of crochet is old and reminds one of home and everything domestic. They are a must-have in every grand ma's collection and that's where all the homely feeling comes from. Here's a small collection of crochet DIY ideas for those of you who are already familiar with the art of making this texture. For those like me who do not know how to go about it, these designs will inspire to create, or perhaps, just give it a try.

Crochet is a process of creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands using a crochet hook. [wikipedia]

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Monroe Magic - 24 Marilyn Quotes on Love, Life and Girl Power

Marilyn Monroe (June 1, 1926 – August 5, 1962) was an American actress, model, and singer, who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during the 1950s and early 1960s. The final years of Monroe's life were marked by illness, personal problems, and a reputation for unreliability and being difficult to work with. The circumstances of her death have been the subject of conjecture. [wikipedia]

In remebrance and celebration of Monroe, here is her take on love, life, boys and womanhood. Enjoy!

It's better to be unhappy alone than to be unhappy with someone else. - Marilyn Monroe quotes

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I Got My Free Eye Wear From Firmoo.com!

Guess what popped in my mail box one day? A beautiful pair of glasses! That's right. Want to know how I got them? Here's how.

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A couple of days back someone from Firmoo.com emailed me. It seemed pretty much like one of the usual emails where they asked me to review their product and as a gift, they will send me their product for free.