See a negative space nail art like a half-full glass of water... philosophically speaking. But how to?
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Tips for a healthier life and a good diet
During the holidays we always tend to treat ourselves too much with goodness and then, when our work or study reminds us of our duties, we tend to spend too much time sit and relaxed. If you want to fight those extra pounds, here are some great tips that my dietitian has wisely shared with me and that are able to improve anyone’s lifestyle and diet. – Avoid these types of food: meats, sweets, dried fruits and fruits in syrup, wine and all alcoholic beverages, butter, lard, margarine and fresh cream. – Prefer natural, seasonal, fresh and whole foods. You can use frozen food, while all canned foods are to be…
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How to & Tips: Peplo, a reenactment Greek dress or an easy party costume
If you don’t know how to get dressed for a costume party, you can use a plain bedsheet and become a classical Greek woman or a glowy goddess with your own DIY peplos (here with a makeup look by yours truly). I found this do-it-yourself idea while leafing an old monthly magazine dedicated to the ancient Greek world (a Focus History special issue). Despite the title of this insert (“The chiton in 4 moves”), this DIY dress looks like a peplos like those worn by Greek women up to 500 b.C., with a flap of fabric on the upper part of the body that was called “apoptygma“. Your bedsheet, about one-third, should…
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How to the basics: clean your makeup brushes (more) naturally
To clean your brushes from the visible and invisible dirt, there's olive oil, one of the most useful Mother Nature's product.
