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Channel your inner diva wearing a one-piece swimsuit

By Guest Blogger, Diana S.

Channel your inner diva wearing a one-piece swimsuit

Channel your inner diva wearing a one-piece swimsuit
In a world of naked skin everywhere and on every occasion, paradoxically – bikinis have lost their power, simply because – all that skin is no longer as exciting a turn on as it used to be. Too much of anything can get pretty tasteless, and you’ll have to admit we’ve collectively hit the point of too-much-nudity a long time ago.
Naturally, everyone loves seeing a toned body flaunted around but then again – there’s a particular beautiful mystique about a half-covered body that’s still sexy enough to make your jaw drop. A one-piece swimwear is doing just that – it sparks up the imagination, it challenges one’s curiosity, it flatters both the body and the eye and it’s making things incredibly chic.
image-4-1From a standpoint of a woman – a one piece swimwear won’t get her as tanned as a bikini would but it’ll give her a sense of being in charge of her sexuality. Half-way covered but still looking like a beach goddess, a woman in a one piece swimsuit is everything and more.
To avoid the “momsy†look often associated with a one-piece, we’re giving you some amazing tips to choose your one-piece beachwear attire.
Make a statement with graphics
image-2Let your statement bodysuit do all the talking at the beach while you’re giving yourself plenty of time to sunbathe and enjoy your mango cocktail. A swimsuit with an attitude is your best ally against a jealous bikini-lover or a beach-neighbor who’d give anything to engage in a light conversation and ask you out on a date (even though you both know it would never work).
To stay on point and trend with your swimsuit, opt for a classic slogan or even something a little more Tumblr. Statements like “Dopeâ€, “Woke up like thisâ€, “Beach queenâ€, “Baeâ€, “Bossâ€, “One of a kindâ€, etc. will take things a little ghetto-glam, and instill you with such confidence. Just take a look at Kardashian-Jenner one-piece swimwear for inspiration – they rocked it this season!
Add straps and laces
There’s nothing wrong with a conservative form as long as you take it to the riskier side – lace-up details, crisscrossed straps, exciting colors and cutouts add a modern twist to the modest cut, making sure you’re never labeled boring or nun.
Choose punchy patterns/prints
Prints are awesome! The edgier, the better, especially if you are young and can let yourself indulge all kinds of nastiness (print-wise, of course! *khm*).
Opting for a swimsuit that’s photography-based, digital printed with neon colors or sports eye-catching designs will definitely put you in focus. Variety of patterns speak volumes, and the beach is the place to let your style shine!
Pick a retro-inspired suit
While your mom might’ve fallen victim to the trends of her decade, she had no choice; YOU opting for a retro suit is a statement rather than a trend-obligation.  Travel a little further back in time and choose body-flattering swimwear trends from the 60s and 70s. We bet you’ll look adorable yet provocative enough in nipped waists and drapey ornaments.
If the hourglass era doesn’t suit your body type, shop for one that does.
Stay cool with color blocked choices
Iimage-1-1n case you haven’t heard – minimalism and clean lines are the trademarks of the millennium. Color blocking options combined with a minimalistic approach to swimwear put a focus on your figure, enhancing everything about your body you want shown.  Colors have an amazing effect in visually re-shaping a figure, so if you’re straight-line but you are longing for a bit of curve, turn to color blocking for assistance.
To ooze an elegant, modern vibe, give yourself permission to step away from the sea of ruffles and gravity-defying straps everyone will be sporting at the beach; instead, opt for a sleek design – you’ll look like a work of modern art.
Enjoy your time at the beach and take the power back with your one-piece. You won’t regret it!
Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me! Be sure to Like and share on Facebook or Follow on Twitter or Instagram.

 

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Unhappy With The Way You Look? Change Things

Unhappy With The Way You Look? Change Things

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It’s all very well to say that beauty isn’t skin deep and I agree with that statement. There’s more to a person than the way they look, and I’m well rounded enough to know that, but do you? More importantly, do you feel that about yourself? Do you look in the mirror and think, I’m beautiful. If you don’t then the way you look could be impacting more aspects of your life than you realize. People who are unhappy with how they look often have lower levels of confidence compared with other people. They want to be happy certainly, but they might find it more difficult to achieve. Life’s too short to live in skin that you’re unhappy with or may even hate. It’s time to change things. It’s time to look the way you want right now.

Get A Beauty Treatment

A professional beauty treatment can take years off your age. Believe it or not, this is what most people are worried about when it comes to looks. It’s not the features that have been with them their whole life. It’s the ones that are starting to develop due to age. With a professional beauty treatment regularly, you can make sure that your skin looks younger. You can reduce the lines around your eyes and give your skin back the elasticity. This is the best option if you want to look younger. If you think there’s a limit on how long you can look young there isn’t. Some Hollywood stars are seventy and look no older than 35!

Investigate Surgery

Cosmetic surgery doesn’t have to be expensive or intensive. It can be a small procedure that completely alters your face and the way you feel about how you look. For instance, a conventional aspect of beauty is a sharp, straight pointed nose. If you think your nose is too flat or pointed the wrong way, there’s an easy way to fix it. You can get a non-surgical nose threadlift. That’s right, nonsurgical! You don’t even need to be put asleep for this one, and it will only take a couple of hours to completely fix your nose. There are other similar treatments such as having your ears pinned back that are exactly the same. With very little risks involved, these can be considered simple surgical options.

Leave Your Life Behind

This one might sound like a weird piece of advice but bare with me. Life in the city is a lot more stressful than the lifestyle of people who live out in rural areas. Due to this, people in the city often age far more quickly than countryside dwellers. This is just one change that could massive impact the way you look and feel.  You may find that a change in lifestyle will mean that you feel more beautiful. Ultimately, beauty isn’t skin deep, and there are other factors at play determining whether you feel beautiful. You can get treatments, but this may not have the effect you desire. Changing your life completely could boost your confidence and help you feel happier with yourself.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
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5 reasons why you should use essential oils

By Guest Blogger, Kristy B.

5 reasons why you should use essential oils

You may or may not have already heard about essential oils, but as more research is conducted and more people talk about their incredible benefits you might want to jump on the bandwagon and start taking advantage of them!

Essential oils can be incorporated into your routine in a number of ways, but you must remember not to drink them!
A popular method is to incorporate them into your skincare routine, you can also inhale them as part of aromatherapy, use them in massage, in a diffuser and also as a compress.

But why would you want to use essential oils?

1. Glowing skin.

If you want a radiant glow, try adding some essential oils into your skincare at night. Popular essential oils to incorporate are frankincense and myrrh.
Adding a couple of drops of these oils into your moisturizer can help in a range of ways, from reducing inflammation (meaning it’s good for acne), to premature aging and wound healing it’s hard to stop using it once you’ve started!

2. Mood-boosting.

Mental health is just as important as physical health and it’s important we give attention to how we are feeling inside. When applied topically, ylang ylang essential oil in particular has been found to relieve stress, calm people down and has an overall relaxing effect on the mind.
Finding or making your own ylang ylang blend and taking some with you as you travel about your day could be a simple remedy to help stay relaxed and focus on your mental well-being.

3. Beauty sleep.

A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for your health; from improving your memory to staying in shape, you should try and attain the best nights sleep you can. Certain essential oils can help you get the better quality sleep more of the time. Interested? Try lavender oil. Lavender has been shown to improve quality of sleep and also shown to reduce anxiety.

4. All-rounders.

When you buy essential oils, make sure to buy high quality and organic, or you might not get the full benefit of the oil. If an oil isn’t organic you might get some unwanted effects from traces of pesticide residue concentrated in the oil. Buying the highest quality oils can sometimes be quite pricey, however, you don’t have to buy every essential oil there is – even though it can be quite tempting when you realize each of their benefits!

A good idea, particularly if you’re new to essential oils is to purchase an essential oil that is versatile and possesses a wide range of benefits. Tea tree oil is one of these great all-rounders to add to or begin your collection. The infographic below demonstrates some of tea tree oil’s benefits.

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5. Immune boosters

Not feeling so great? When you’re feeling run down, different essential oils can combat different symptoms. Eucalyptus oil is antibacterial and can help clear your sinuses. It also stimulates your immune system, which in turn is going to help you feel better, faster.
The “flu fighter†oregano oil can also help you when you’re not feeling 100%, from helping with sore throats to it’s antiviral properties, it might be a suitable one to add to your collection if you’re prone to colds.

As you can see, the myriad of benefits essential oils can potentially provide are worth looking into and trying for yourself!

 

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Are Celebrity Choices For Weight Loss Right For You?

Are Celebrity Choices For Weight Loss Right For You?

Every day in the media we hear about celebrities gaining weight or losing weight. It isn’t a new fixation, but it does seem to be dominating the media more nowadays. For some people, these stories can feel quite personal. Most of us at one time or another have been worried about our weight. Maybe we gained a little or lost a little. And lots of us have admired a celebrity or two for their fantastic figure. But if you know they achieved that with the help of weight loss programs or surgery, would you be tempted to try it too?

Weight loss, in particular, is a big money making industry. There are so many tried and tested methods for shedding pounds, toning the shape of the body or cutting it to shape under the surgeon’s blade. The trouble is, they seem to work. Some celebrities actively endorse their choice of weight loss. No wonder so many of us are spending so much money trying the diet plans, exercise programs and surgical enhancements they promote.

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The truth is harder to figure out, though. When you consider all the different products out there, it’s difficult to find the right diet pills or workout that will work for you personally. You need to do a lot of research to determine if it is right for your body and your lifestyle. And lifestyle certainly does play its part. If you have a busy life, you may not have time for all the workouts that are suggested in some exercise plans. And healthy cooking plans aren’t helpful when you’re at the office more than you’re at home. 4734121385_0fbaa640f3_z

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What you need to do is consider just how much in your life you can realistically change. Healthy choices will always be best, and they should yield good results. But if you want to radically alter your body shape, you may need to radically alter how you approach your lifestyle. This can be incredibly hard. And let’s face it – few of us have celebrity money to throw at these things. Personal trainers and expensive surgery are just beyond most of our budgets. 390606540_9c27386ad7_z

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Some celebrities speak of detoxes. Others speak of boot camp style fitness regimes. If these suit you, then you may be tempted to try them. But it’s important to remember celebrities need to put on a public face. How they really feel about their bodies and the programs they are adopting will be hard to figure out. That’s why you need to consider how you’re going to feel putting yourself through the things they claim to have done.

And what about all those celebrities that claim they are naturally perfectly formed? Are they telling the truth? If they are, what is their secret? Is it all about good luck, good genes, or being good at hiding the truth? At the end of the day, we are all different. And the appearance of our bodies shouldn’t be making us unhappy. Opt for the healthiest approach you can, and love the body you’re in. Take care.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
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5 Tips For Getting Skin That Glows. By Guest Blogger Beth M.

By Guest Blogger Beth M.

5 Tips For Getting Skin That Glows

 

beauty portraitIn an idealistic world, every woman would have perfectly even-toned, glowing skin. Which is not only wrinkle-free but also free of any pesky acne scars and blemishes, without any effort at all whatsoever. But unfortunately for me, and a whole bunch of women around the globe, there are little elements of the world that may make it ideal at the moment. Hence effort is needed, especially to maintain beautiful looking skin.

Beauty is considered to be skin deep and goes way further than just that. For adequate nourishment, it is best to not only pamper your skin externally but also internally. Mentioned below are five effective tips that help achieve glowing skin, without having to empty your wallet time and again.

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1. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
Our body along with all its organs, especially the most prominent—skin—rely heavily upon water intake for efficient functioning. Drinking an average of up to 7-8 glasses of water a day is considered as being essential. It boosts the immune system which itself purifies our body from any toxins that may negatively affect our body.

Dermatologists and medical practitioners all across the globe pay an extra amount of emphasis on their patients consuming an appropriate amount of fluid intake. With a calculated of 15% of our skin being formed by water, hydration is hence necessary for glowing and supple looking skin.

2. Amp up your diet
We are what we eat. Consumption of healthy, fresh and clean foods helps enliven our skin making it look fresh. It has also been established that problems in the digestion of food can also lead to skin impurities hence it is of the uttermost importance to consume the right level of micronutrients as well as vitamins.

Processed food, especially those that contain artificial sugars must be avoided or minimized. While intake of a natural protein food such as vegetables, white meat, fish, beets, and nuts should be increased for effective results. A substantial amount of fruits and vegetables should also be consumed to achieve completely spotless looking skin by keeping breakouts at bay.

3. Get those facial muscles flexing
Facial yoga is considered as one of the most efficient ways of increasing blood circulation and relaxing the facial muscles to achieve forever young skin. It may make you seem a bit absurd while carrying the Facial yoga poses but the results which are obtained are worth all the effort. Inexpensive, quick and all natural, Facial yoga should be conducted on a regular basis to achieve sustainable results.

4. Get the scrubs stocked up
Our skin sheds off dead cells on a daily basis which is replaced with newer skin cells. However, dead skin cells that are not removed can leave your skin looking dull and aged. Hence a lot of importance is emphasized upon the regular exfoliation of our skin for removing the layers of the expired cells.

Ready made scrubs are also available at drug stores with never-ending choices. A more natural method should opt where ingredients like lentil powder mixture or orange peels can be used instead.

5. Get sweating

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“Fit Woman In Gym Working Out With Dumbbells†by stockimages

Exercise and any physical activity have been categorized as being essential for the purpose of losing weight and staying fit. What is unknown to most is also the fact that it helps the skin rejuvenate as well. By increasing oxygen and blood flow to the skin cells, exercise flushes out any cellular debris via sweating as well as eliminate any oxidative stress.

One of the best ways to rid yourself of acne, breakouts, and dull looking skin, Physical activity is of immense importance.

Every girl wishes to have beautiful looking skin, and as difficult as it may seem, it is not that hard to achieve. A few lifestyle alterations do need to be made and maintained, but with the future effort of following the earlier mentioned tips, Supple, and beautiful looking skin can be achieved.

Tia, and TipsfromTia.com  is trying to keep you looking good and
feeling good, from the inside out. If you’ve got a problem or a tip email me! Be sure to Like and share on Facebook or Follow on Twitter or Instagram.
Author Bio:
beth-martelThis post was written by Beth Martel. She is a mother of two, a medical professional and a humanitarian. She blogs at www.HealthyRecharge.com and manage Thesmartlad.com as well.