http://www.bellaluscious.com Musings on makeup, fashion, skincare, plastic surgery and aesthetic treatments. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 07:03:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hi everyone! I'm sorry I've been missing out on updating my site, I was relocating and also had a new addition to the family (yes, say hi to a little baby!) I'll be looking forward to updating my blog again with all useful information, do come back soon for updates! In the meantime, ... http://www.bellaluscious.com/2010/03/03/work/ From Pucker To Pout: Lipstick Trends from One Decade to Another According to Li Edelkoort, one of the world’s best known trend forecasters, there is an interesting connection between body, lips, and timeframe, influenced by focus and proportion. Many factors come into play when analyzing lipstick trends: emphasis on particular body ... http://www.bellaluscious.com/2009/12/28/century-lips/ Tightness, fine lines, itching, and flaking. If you want to avoid these symptoms of dry skin and aging, the time to act is now. What Makes Skin Dry as We Age? Fewer natural oils, sun damage, and decreased cell renewal all can lead to dry, rougher skin as we get older, says ... http://www.bellaluscious.com/2009/12/24/understanding-skin-aging/ Is the Winter dryness wearing your skin down? Here's a must watch from WebMD TV! Healthy Skin Food Facts: Combating Dry Skin. http://www.bellaluscious.com/2009/12/21/skin-food-dry-skin-solutions/ Pomegranates. Green tea. Mushrooms. They taste great, and scientific studies have shown that they may have powerful health benefits as foods. Now, many cosmetics companies are touting these same ingredients in their natural skin care products. But drinking green tea is one thing, putting it on your skin another. Do these ... http://www.bellaluscious.com/2009/12/17/natural-skin-care-products/ Plaque. Since childhood, we’ve been trained to resist that dreaded enemy of teeth. Regular brushing and flossing are sure bets for dental health. What else could you be doing -- or avoiding -- to keep plaque off your knockout smile? “Keeping plaque off your teeth isn’t complicated, but consistency is key,” ... http://www.bellaluscious.com/2009/12/10/giving-smile/ We've all heard the clichés: Wrinkles are a roadmap of your life. But many of us would rather not be reminded of the distance we've traveled. What can you do? First, understand what causes wrinkles. Then, if you still want to reduce wrinkles, explore your treatment options. What Causes Wrinkles? The following ... http://www.bellaluscious.com/2009/12/07/dewrinkle/ What's a Fashionista without her chic speak? How well do you know your couture talk? BLOGTIGUE: A condition of exhaustion caused by reading too many blogs and over blogging. More and more fashion and street style blogs are appearing on the net, but similarly extinguished like a flame at the end ... http://www.bellaluscious.com/2009/12/03/chic-speak/ Oct. 27, 2009 -- New research confirms what may be some women’s greatest fear: You may actually turn into your mother - at least when it comes to aging in your lower eyelids. The new findings were presented at the annual meeting of American Society of Plastic Surgeons in Seattle. “We ... http://www.bellaluscious.com/2009/11/30/aging-patterns-mimic-moms/ Mansfield Woman Sold DIY Botox Kits A Mansfield woman is facing charges and possible fines for allegedly selling do-it-yourself Botox injection kits over the internet. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott says Laurie D’Alleva sold several prescription drugs online from her businesses, Ontario MedSpa and Discount MedSpa.   Abbott says D’Alleva does not have ... http://www.bellaluscious.com/2009/11/25/diy-botox-kit-seller-charged/