5 Style Secrets for a Small Luxe Bedroom

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The price of city living and the lack of land within the city limits sees up to half of the population living in apartments, either as owners or tenants. For the many people who do live in an apartment, it’s hard to juggle space and luxury, particularly in living rooms and bedrooms: the traditional hearts of the home. Just because a bedroom is small, however, it doesn’t mean you must compromise on either style or comfort. Here are some tips to add a touch of luxe to any bedroom, no matter the size.

1- Get a great bed

It’s the most important – and for some, only – piece of furniture in your room, so get it right. Invest in a quality well-made modern bed that will last for years, and survive current fashion trends. Get the biggest bed possible for the space and use small side tables, as nothing says luxe more than a giant bed to lie in on lazy Sunday mornings. Choose a frame with a large headboard in a sharp white or black, and contrast the bed head with your comforter and cushions.

2- Ditch the table lamps

If you’ve followed the first step, then space will be at a premium! Maximize your bedside table space with hanging pendant lights instead of traditional table lamps. This will give clearer lines with no trailing wires. It’s also an opportunity to create some contrast in your room. Find geometric pendants in copper or brushed bronze to add a little ‘bling’ to your bedroom without going overboard.

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3- Get clever with storage

There are countless smart storage solutions on the market that can utilize every square inch of space in your home. Extend built-in wardrobes if you can, or install more intuitive shelving that works for you. If you’re a handbag or shoe addict, then get special cubby holes built so you can show off your favorites, or if you have a weakness for party gowns, then increase your garment space. Avoid a chunky set of drawers if you can, and store as much as possible in closets. That way, when you close the door, it’s out of sight, making your room feel less cluttered and more open.

4- Use mirrors

Mirrors are a staple luxe feature – they make a room much lighter and increase your sense of space. Go beyond the traditional full-length or dressing-table mirror and install a large mirror on a wall that will reflect light from a nearby window. If you have sliding wardrobe doors, then cover them with mirrors to utilize your wall space.  Can’t find the right sized mirror? Line three full-length mirrors along one wall and you’ll have a similar effect.

Create a feature wall

Create dimension by painting or papering the wall your bed is pushed up against. Choose a bold, on-trend color that will make your bedroom pop, and hang a large print or piece of artwork in complementary shades. You can mix and match with cushions, bed linens and duvet covers to create either a clash of colors or a sleek, minimalist aesthetic, depending on your own personal sense of style.

Carol

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The Vaping Sensation: Why a Smoking Cessation Tool Has Become the Hottest New Trend

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The first e-cigarettes hit the market back in 2003, and since then, the world has hardly been able to keep up. Today, consumers are delighted by a wide variety of e-cigarette models to choose from and more flavours and strengths of e-liquid than a person could count. In short, there’s never been a better time to get into vaping. In this post, we’re going to highlight three of the vape-related developments that prove this trend is here to stay:

Vape Was Oxford Dictionaries Word of the Year

Every year, Oxford Dictionaries name a ‘word of the year’. This is always a new word that wasn’t previously in common usage that has now become mainstream. In the past few years, most of the words of the year were related to the Internet or mobile devices. ‘Selfie’ was a winner a few years back, and more recently an emoji (face with tears of joy, to be precise) made the list. And joining them in 2014 was the word ‘vape’.

New Studies Continue to Confirm that Vaping Is So Much Healthier than Smoking

One of the biggest arguments against vaping is that it’s new, and the medical community hasn’t had time to fully research it. With so many people switching from smoking to vaping, some experts warn that they could be trading one health hazard for another. But despite this scepticism, one after another study continues to reaffirm that vaping is much healthier than smoking and that making the switch is almost certainly an excellent idea. For example, a 2017 study found that people who quit smoking and started vaping had significantly fewer toxins in their body after six months compared to tobacco smokers.

The Breadth of E-Liquid Is Staggering

The sheer breadth and variety of e-liquids that are currently available is a testament to just how intense this trend is. With so many flavours of nicotine e liquid available, it’s safe to say that you’ll never get bored of the selection. There are all-day vapes, which are designed to be mild and palatable for ongoing vaping. Then you have after-dinner vapes, dessert vapes, tobacco flavoured vapes, coffee vapes and so much more. And a quick online search will reveal an enthusiastic base of vapers who are pairing their favourite e-juices with everything from coffee to craft beer. We expect to see more of this in the future.

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Vaping Is More than the Latest Fad

Whether for or against it, people simply can’t stop talking about vaping. But this is more than the latest fad or a passing trend. Vaping also a highly effective smoking cessation tool that has helped upwards of 6 million people quit smoking around the world (according to a paper published in Addiction). In an age where tobacco smoking remains the single greatest cause of preventable death and disease, vaping could be one of the most important health tools currently available to us.

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Exclusive Interview – Nadja Axarlis, Founder of FUZZ

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The brand FUZZ is created in 2016 by Nadja Axarlis. She works first as a buyer for the famous Swiss department store Bongenie Grieder, which is why she knows the needs of modern customers. Like Nadja Axarlis, many of her friends wanted to take advantage of the fur assets, but they gave it up for ethical reasons. The mission of Nadja Axarlis is then clear; FUZZ had just been born. Quality, good conscience and fair production are at the heart of the concerns. The first collection is therefore in production and includes jackets, coats and waistcoats both trendy and timeless. They are made in Paris, the capital of fashion. Here is an exclusive interview from Nadja Axarlis for LuxuryActivist.com.

Luxury Activist (LA) – How did you get to the idea of launching Fuzz?
Nadja Axarlis (NA): The idea was born last autumn within a small circle of girlfriends where we discussed different global issues and then came to talk about the ethics, animals and fur. Some of my girlfriends stopped wearing their real fur saying it doesn’t feel right anymore. The others, who still wear fur, would like to drop it for the ethics, but not for its glamourous look. No chic alternative really exists on the market they said – and that I knew myself! So the idea was born.

LA – What exactly is Faux-Fur?
NA- Faux Fur or fake fur is a synthetic textile fabric. It is typically made out of Polyester and Acrylic. It needs to be dyed, cut and processed to reach a certain color or hair-length. There is only a few suppliers who manage to copy real fur so well that you cannot tell – and we have found them!

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LA- What is the main difference between Fuzz and other brands of Faux-Fur?
NA- Other brands position their fake fur on purpose as fake fur or even “fun fur”, meaning their styles will be colorful (baby pink or blue) or patterned (stars or dots) which I respect – but they are targeting a different client, younger, and maybe someone who is looking on purpose for a statement piece that screams I am wearing fake fur.  Some other brands do indeed copy the real thing such as fox, rabbit or mink but they just haven’t managed to find good qualities that make their pieces credible.

LA- What is your favorite piece of the new collection?
NA- It is the faux mink coat with an oversized hood that comes in three colors. It is a timeless piece and because of the integrated coulisse-belt it creates a body-skimming fit and a sporty but elegant silhouette. It is also the most pricey piece in the collection. Also this is the piece that I wore when I got approached by a PETA activist last winter. She didn’t believe it was fake – that was my moment of confirmation!

LA- How would you describe the typical client of FUZZ? What will she come to look for in FUZZ?
NA – Anybody who doesn’t want to let go of the glamourous fur-look can find the same “Wow-effect” in this collection. Finally “You cannot fake chic but you can be chic and fake fur”  – as Karl Lagerfeld said.

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LA- With this new adventure starting, what will be your biggest challenge over the coming months?
NA- Launching the online-shop. We hope to reach the clients from all over Europe or further, not only Switzerland. Also just simply being in the fashion industry is a whole challenge per se, as everything is rolling so fast, you have barely started with sales within season and you have to already be working on the next season’s collection! Not to mention, the social media has taken over and this is a 24/7 game!

LA- What can we wish you for the future? 
NA – That as many as possible switch from Fur to Fuzz! We are living in 2017 and we are all too well informed so there is no more excuse to wear fur!  This is not just a new brand, this is a whole new revolution and we want to be a big part of it!

We wish good luck to Nadja Axarlis for her new adventure and let’s hope that such initiatives will bring a switch in the mindset of fashion people.

José Amorim

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Aura Mugler… only Mugler would dare. Full Review.

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There are brands who have shaped the history of fragrances and there are brands shaping the future. Thierry Mugler has since 1992 shaped the future of the fragrance market by bringing new standards. 25 years after the launch of Angel, the launch of Alien and Womanity, Mugler is back with a new strong female purpose: AURA MUGLER. By reinventing itself like no other brand and by daring to go where most would not even dream of, Mugler is back with a striking new fragrance. Here is the review.
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It all started with a lucky star…

1992 is a date in which all professionals in the fragrance industry remember. The year that Angel Eau de Parfum was launched. From a true ground-breaking fragrance to the ultimate icon of glamour, Angel was defined as a trend-setter. It has defined what are the gustative notes in modern fragrances. It also set the Mugler signature in the fragrance world and proved that creation was not over, at the contrary, everything needed to be reinvented. The nineties were also an interesting decade during which we were back to simplicity and politically correct fragrances. Gender-free fragrances and minimal fragrances were driving the way. Mugler came into the market with a big statement, as a reminder that creativity and daring were not over and that there was an entire future to be invented. This future is not gender-free but at the contrary, where gender is the main weapon.

Mugler empowered women to accept who they are and to defend their status as a woman, a lover, a mother or a warrior. Nowadays, these words are completely aligned with society challenges. Fragrance after fragrance, Mugler creative thinking rolled-out a single story about woman-kind and how the French brand would define what is important for todays’ women. Angel was about opening a door to women and to allow them to be whoever they wanted to be. Like a Mugler suit, it was providing charisma and power to women that potentially would not have any. It was a powerful message on womanhood. That was 25 years ago.
Then, in 2005, Mugler went a step further and launched Alien Eau de Parfum. This was even a stronger statement. By launching a very polarizing project at least from the name and flacon point of view, Mugler brought back the audacity to dare something completely away from standards. During that year major brands were either capitalizing on their earnings or just extending their existing franchises, Mugler brought a true UFO to the market, There was a strong message of femininity and a true generosity in that fragrance.
Seven years ago, Mugler decided to pursuit the quest for womanhood and the role of each woman in society. The French luxury house went away, once more, from standards, and launched Womanity. This was a “jusqu’au-boutisme” approach of the woman topic in fragrances. It was a beautiful message about the invisible link existing between women around the world. Each of these fragrances have a strong identity and a deep story to tell.

And the Mugler’s olfactory signature was born

There are Fragrance Brands who are known for their distinctive olfactory signature. And Mugler is one of them. Year after year, launch after launch Mugler has shaped its olfactory footprint and all Mugler fragrances have a high common denominator, a powerful sharpness with a lot of generosity. From Angel, to Alien, Womanity, now Aura but also the masculine fragrances like A*Men, they all share a common olfactory terroir, the creator’s “griffe”. Short, straight forward formulas with true olfactory mono-blocs from which contrasting notes rivals in a surprising harmony. Mugler always played with strong woody notes. No matter if it is Angel’s Patchouli or the Cashmeran wood of Alien, the wood notes bring sharpness and a modern idea of a strong femininity. In order to contrast the strength of these woody notes, they are generally joined by soft and sheer notes. It can be the sweet caramel notes of Angel (Ethyl Maltol) or the Solar-Jasmin notes of Alien. All these notes are extremely powerful and only an experienced Master Perfumer will be able to sculpt them in order to build an aesthetic harmony.

Each Mugler Fragrance is a force of nature. It is also known that Mugler tend to macerate its fragrances much longer in the alcohol than most of brands, which enlarges the olfactory strength and trail of each one of them. One last interesting fact is how natural ingredients can be so sophisticated thanks to the work of the Perfumer. Because of its high-end sophistication, we would assume that Mugler fragrances are quite “Synthetic” but in reality a big proportion of naturals are present in the formulas. This makes each fragrance a true olfactory challenge and a major accomplishment for the Perfumer. To make a long story short, Mugler fragrances are state of the art in terms of Perfumery creation.

These olfactory mechanics bring creative and original fragrances to market, generally quite polarizing, A Mugler fragrance, either you love it or you hate it. From what we can see from the sales figures, a lot of people love them. It is interesting to see that with such a segmented market, you can be a best seller with simply 5% of market share. So rather than creating a fragrance that would please a large majority, you can target only 5% of the total fragrance consumers… and you have a winner.

AURA MUGLER, a primal femininity like the quintessence of a woman

25 years after the launch of Angel, Mugler keeps creating astonishing fragrances. With the launch of Aura Mugler, it is a new woman who is presented. As explained by Sandrine Groslier, CEO of Clarins Fragrance Group, Mugler is the freedom of reinventing itself. This is an incredible power in a market that most of the brands believe they have too much at stake to risk  any kind of creativity.
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“The MUGLER brand is the freedom to constantly reinvent itself” – Sandrine Groslier CEO Clarins Fragrance Group

With the launch of Aura Mugler, The French luxury brand keeps telling stories about extraordinary women, in a fantastic universe. This new woman sources her energy in the great forces of nature. Born from the bond that brings together the living, Aura Mugler talks about this primordial energy that crosses nature. Everything is about vibrations between living beings, it is about communication. Everything exhales a vital breath that brings us back to the beating heart of life.
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Aura is a very Mugler story. Thierry Mugler always followed his instincts in every important decision he made. By connecting to his inner-self he knew what to do. Aura Mugler tells the story of a woman who dares to connect to her inner-self and feel part of a broader natural system. She is very intuitive and follow her instincts. While technology spend its time connecting people to each other around the world, we have probably forgotten the first initial connections: to ourselves and to nature. It is a strong message translated into a name, a flacon, a fragrance and an imagery.
The artist, Thierry Mugler, is passionate about life in all its forms. For him, the most primitive, and therefore the most surprising, is always the most beautiful and the most modern. In love with women and their powerful instinct, which is their strength, Thierry Mugler exalts the supernatural and the knowledge that their instinct lends them. He sees every woman as the archetype of instinct. He sees the expression of this instinct in her aura.
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The creation of such project can only take place thanks to the collaboration of multiple talents. They were all motivated to create something unique, extraordinary and essential. All Mugler internal teams worked together to create an unique experience, a different fragrance from everything they did so far, yet, completely aligned with the Brand DNA. In this same dynamic, Virginie Courtin-Clarins, Fashion Director MUGLER, was involved with the perfume team in the choice of Zhenya Katava, the new face of the campaign.
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The name Aura Mugler has a deep meaning.

Interesting fact, most of Mugler fragrances always begin with an A: Angel, Alien, A*Men…. It is a mark of belonging and a sort of primary letter like the first step into a deep story. Aura is  a long time dream of Thierry Mugler to name a fragrance with this name. It is a strong meaning and Mugler has been building protective auras in fragrance since the start.

“Aura is an uncontrollable magic that the magnetism of the fragrance materializes“- Thierry Mugler

With Aura Mugler, is a strong way to underline one’s femininity with a sheer vibrant energy. The name has also a mystical symbolism. It is about your energy, a lucky-charm or a superstition. Each woman will see in Aura Mugler what she wants, or probably what she needs.  It is a very universal name, well understood by a large majority of people and languages. This kind of universality is a dear aspect to Thierry Mugler. When creating the extraordinary with originality and daring, it is a true challenge to still appeal to a great number of people.

The scent, A Mugler fragrance like a magnetic energy

The Olfactory creation was orchestrated by Pierre Aulas, Olfactive Artistic Director of the brand for multiple years now, who worked with a Quatuor of Perfumers from Firmenich:

  • Daphné Bugey
  • Amandine Clerc Marie
  • Christophe Raynaud
  • Marie Salamagne

Like every Mugler fragrance, Aura Mugler is the result of a Titanic battle from overdoses. We can ask ourselves by smelling the fragrance how did Perfumers master such strength, such daring. In order to translate this amazing universe into a scent, Mugler needed to work with a Fragrance House with a high-level of creativity and technique. By working with Firmenich, Mugler had access to probably one of the most innovative olfactory palette. For such an outstanding fragrance, one key element was put at play: The Liane Fauve or Tiger Liana. Recently discovered by Firmenich, The Liane Fauve or the “Tiger Liana” is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant that heals heart disease and contributes to balance the body. From an olfactory point of view, it is a very facetted scent. Rich, rough and smoky, yet sensual as well as exquisite. In order to master this force of nature, the Perfumers have carefully crafted an original olfactory structure. It is the roots that are used and extracted from the plant. It took Firmenich 10 years to study the plant, analyse it, register the ingredient and be able to use it. The Liane Fauve reflects perfectly the concept of the new Mugler fragrance. It has this astonishing combination  between botanical and animal scent, which is the heart of the olfactory story. Hints of almond and vanilla is  expressed surrounded by a smoky “wrap-up”.

The other main ingredients are:

  • Rhubarb leaf
  • Orange Flower (new distillation process)
  • Vanilla pod Bourbon
  • Firmenich Wolfwood® (Firmenich exclusive)

In order to explain further the context of this fragrance, these are the words of Pierre Aulas, Olfactive Artistic Director:

“For some years now, Fragrances have returned to become more Oriental, more sensual, without daring the animals notes. We propose a return of animalic notes, but in a modern way, without using raw materials from the beginning of last century. We put plants at the service of animalic notes and reinvent the olfactory family Oriental Green in the Mugler way. We used botanical raw materials” – Pierre Aulas, Olfactive Artistic Director

The Oriental Green family is historically one of the pillars of the great Oriental family. The Green facet was always a rich source of inspiration. By reinventing the Oriental Green family, Mugler signs a new olfactory experience for the Brand, completely aligned with the great tradition of Perfumery. Aura Mugler could be called an Oriental Botanic Carnal fragrance. An Oriental structure is by far the most voluptuous, sensual and sexy type for a woman’s fragrance. The distinctive blend of woods, balsams, sweet and powdery notes allows a great freedom to Perfumers. The Green facet has historically been added in order to provide a more lush and natural feeling, either as a cut-grass effect or as a dazzling ray of light crossing a deep olfactory structure. Aura Mugler takes the framing of an Oriental Green heritage and re-write completely the olfactory family by playing with modern raw materials. Adding the best of nature and the best of technology, the Perfumers just created a very distinctive fragrance that will not let you neutral. As all Mugler fragrances, either you will love it or you will hate it. No compromises.
Thanks to its partnership with Firmenich, Mugler benefit from the Swiss Perfumer sustainable programmes, with the Vanilla Bourbon activity in Madagascar and the production of the Tiger Liana in China. Being a perfumer means the love of nature and its respect. Firmenich works on this sense by putting in place sustainable programmes, so future generations can enjoy the beauty of nature in every fragrance flacon.

The Flacon, an open heart to Glamour.

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Like every Mugler fragrance, the flacon is not a standard. Not at all. Generally they are all technical accomplishments that only the best glass makers are capable to do it. We would recognize a Mugler flacon in a thousand. They are all very distinctive and translates perfectly the idea of the product. For Aura Mugler, we can really say it. It is more a piece of art than a fragrance flacon. Between organic and high-tech, naturally shaped and designed, the Aura Mugler flacon reveals a glass sculpted heart set with a M in metal. It is a precious object, a heart or a green emerald. Too good to be true, the flacon intrigues and catches your attention immediately. The design is completely aligned with the Mugler creative universe. It is by far the most original and daring flacon launched in the international market in the past 10 years. You can feel the olfactory pulsations emanating from this precious heart. It is provocative, outstanding, beautifully crafted at the state of art… It is a Mugler flacon. Green is not a low-profile color. It is by far the most daring color in Perfumery, fashion and even in arts. It will definitely outstand at the point of sale.

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Since 1992, Mugler took its ecological responsibility very seriously. Angel was launched 25 years ago with refillable flacons. Thanks to a Refill station, “Mugler La Source” present in every point of sale, the customer can bring back her flacon and refill it. A small gesture that saves tones of glass, plastic and metal to be recycled.  Aura Mugler follows the same principle as Angel or Alien. A refill station will help you to refill your empty flacon. With time, your flacon lives with you for several years and become really yours. It becomes part of your personal treasures.

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Following the creative universe of Mugler, Warren Du Preez and Nick Thornton Jones were inspired by this modern tale. These 2 creative minds have a natural fit with this project as their creative universe plays with a sharp vision of technology and at the same time to place individuals in the heart of everything. Collaborations such as with Björk set up a very specific scenery that served well the principle of Aura Mugler. They painted an original world, a vision of this world before the world became the world. From a Lush, intense, untouched natural world, the Aura Mugler woman appears like a vision of raw energy, like a symbiosis with her environment. Aura Mugler shares this intense dream in which the energy of life, present in all living things are concentrated in a living heart. This portrait of a nascent femininity plays with the paradox of its fragility and yet a tremendous force.  This woman has a strong instinct that helps her to fulfill her destiny. She is spontaneous and enjoys every single drop of this energy of life. She shows the way like a strong reminder that you should never forget to live your life to the fullest. Here is the making of :

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At its launch, Aura Mugler proposes a short yet essential product line based on the very best formulas. The brand is known for the high standards of its formulas, made from the best that nature and science can offer. All formulas respect people and environment. At the launch:

  • Eau de Parfum – Refillable flacons 90ml, 50ml and 30ml
  • Refill flacon “Eco-Recharge” 100ML
  • Body Lotion 200ml
  • Shower Milk 200ml

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And starting from January 2018:

  • Mugler La Source Eau de Parfum refilling
  • Body Cream 200ml
  • Deodorant Spray 100ml

25 years after the first Mugler olfactory blast in the fragrance market, the brand is still finding new ways to surprise and captivate current and new customers. The brand amazing creative universe seems to have no boundaries and endless possibilities. you can visit the brand official website for more information: http://www.mugler.com. The fragrance tagline is “Listen to your instinct”, which is a positive self-confidence message to provide to all women. We can only celebrate this true freedom of creation and wish a long life(shelf) to Aura Mugler.

José Amorim

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Know Why You Should Use Cold But Not Hot Water To Wash Your Hair

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One of the most major problem that almost all of us face nowadays is hair-loss as well as hair-thinning, thanks to the faulty daily hair-care regimens and excessive pollution. But, various best hair-care products have been somehow a sigh of relief for all of us. And more precisely if we end-up landing into any high-end store like Debenhams then the cake gets iced as there are some top hair-care brands available at an affordable rate in such a store. But, inspite of using some cut-edge shampoos and serums in your hair you can still continue loosing some of the remarkable amount of the same. And one of the main reasons behind such a fact is that whether or not you’re maintaining the right temperature to wash your hair or not. You might have heard many suggestions from various people on this topic but let me put forward the real fact. I am sure after going through that you’ll certainly understand whether to use hot or cold to rinse your hair.

Facts about washing your hair with cold water

  • Isn’t it very pleasant to feel the cold water pouring on your head? Well, it certainly is!! Right? So, you’ll certainly have a good ans relaxing feel all throughout the day and if somehow you’re not much comfortable with cold water then you can try warm water which will make you feel good. But, not the too hot water!! This can give you burning sensation!
  • Cold water makes your hair shinier and gets you rid of any kind of frizz. It closes your cuticle after the hair-wash. And it’s very necessary to do that because open cuticle is only good while shampooing your hair but after that you certainly need to seal those to prevent any kind of damage.
  • Along with closing your cuticle cold water also makes your pores closed. Both the facts are somehow similar actually because if you’ve opened pores when you’re not shampooing then it is more vulnerable. So, it means that when you’re washing your hair with cold water then you’re protecting it from the dirt, grease and oil. Moreover, if you’ve closed pores then you’ll not suffer from hair-shedding.
  • When you wash your hair with cold water it actually makes your blood move in a faster way. And your capillaries get widen which leads your body to warm up. In this way, your hair roots will get all the nutrients that they need to grow in a flawless way. Moreover, a good blood-circulation will prevent any kind of hair-shedding.

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Facts about washing your hair with hot water

Now, that as you’ve come to know about the stupendous effects of washing your hair with cold water let me now discuss how dangerous it is to wash your hair with hot water regularly! Let’s start!!

  • Hot water lets your hair to break like anything. You should know that when your hair get exposed to hot water it becomes more resilient than what it actually should be. Moreover, if you comb your hair or just brush it right after you’re done washing with hot water then you can be sure about the fact that it will certainly break some of your hair.
  • Hot water weakens the roots of your hair. So, if you’re washing your hair with hot water then let me tell you get ready for some serious hair problems in the long run! It’s because when you’ve the weak hair roots then obviously it will start curling, frizzing and can also become gray in a premature way.
  • When you wash your hair with hot water it will let the whole temperature of your body to rise in an unhealthy way. It’s because if your head is excessively hot then your body will also become hot which will render you feel uncomfortable.

So, now the ball is in your court!! But, I hope after knowing about the aforementioned facts you’ll never be using hot water to cleanse your hair and cold water for the hair will be always your cup of tea!

Krima F

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Staging Your Home with Luxury Items

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Are you thinking of putting your high-end home on the market this year?  If so, then you have come to the right place.  Getting the most for your property is always a top goal, but trying to get a higher asking price for an empty home can be difficult.  So, if you have already moved out of your house, you will need to do some staging.  By placing temporary furniture and other items inside the home you are selling, you will draw more interest and be able to sell your home quickly.

Add Elegance with Artwork

You might be asking yourself, “how to sell my house quick”?  A great way to do so is by adding some elegant artwork to the walls.  Bare walls are a turn off to most buyers, so make sure to hang some pictures along with some eye-catching artwork.  If you have any nice pieces of art, you can temporarily hang them on the walls.  This will beautify the home and make it look lived-in.  But, remember that if the buyer asks about the artwork, make sure to let them know that it does not come with the house.  Any confusion could potentially upset a buyer and even cost you a sale.  Also, make sure to let your real estate agent know that the artwork will be removed once the sale of the home is finalized.

Use A Nice Rug as A Focal Point

In the larger rooms of the property, a great way to add a splash of luxury is by laying down some exotic rugs.  Persian rugs, in particular, are great for this purpose.  But, Persian rugs can be very expensive and if you don’t already own one then buying one just to sell a home probably isn’t feasible.  Instead, why not rent them?  There are many different rug rental companies that would be happy to help you out!  For a fraction of the price, you can add a beautiful rug to the home you are selling.  Rug rental companies will have a wide selection of carpets to choose from, so finding one that matches your home’s architecture won’t be that hard.  After you sell the home, these rugs can be taken back to the rental company and you will get your deposit back.  This is a great way to add luxury without spending a lot of your own money.

Rent Some High-Quality Furniture

As we have learned above, an empty home is much harder to sell than one filled with nice items.  If you have moved all your furniture out of the home, why not rent some to replace it?  Renting high-quality furniture is an affordable way to draw interest from potential buyers.  When buyers are touring your home, having furniture in place will give them a better sense of the home’s potential.  Empty homes, on the other hand, are difficult to judge.  Make sure to rent enough furniture to fill the entire home.  The den, dining room, and the kitchen should all have furniture.  Additionally, make sure that you don’t forget the bedrooms.  For more information, please check out this website on staging a home with rental furniture.  Here you will find typical prices that rental companies charge and what you can expect during the rental process.

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Don’t Forget the Curtains

When staging your home, make sure that you don’t forget about the windows.  Just like bare walls, bare windows can be a real turnoff.  This is one staging tip that will certainly help you sell your home much faster.  When choosing curtains, don’t skimp on the quality.  High-quality drapes or window treatments can bring a home to life!  But, this will be an investment on the part of you, the seller.  Most sellers choose to leave the drapes in the home.  While you will be spending money on a house you’re not going to live in, it will boost the home’s overall value.  In return, you will be able to ask for a higher price for the property. A great guide that will help you choose the right window treatments for the home you are selling can be found here.

Now that you know how staging can improve your chances of selling your home, why not get started today?  These simple tips can really help you get more money for your home.  With just a few key items, your home will look more appealing and your efforts will limit the time the property will spend on the market.

Carol

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Verizon Fios – Is It Really The Best in Class?

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When it comes to cable TV, you won’t get any better than Verizon Fios. However, Verizon Fios isn’t for everyone, and it does have its advantages and disadvantages. Let’s weigh the pros and cons of Verizon Fios and determine for whom it is a great deal and who should go somewhere else.

Pros of Verizon Fios

The Verizon bundle lets you save money by combining your TV, internet and phone service with one provider. Look at the Fios custom tv packs to save even more over the extra channels you’re probably paying quite a bit for. This could let you drop the satellite connection and rely entirely on cable service for both internet and TV. For some people, the consolidated bill is a significant convenience. A consolidated, lower bill may reduce the telecom taxes and sales taxes you have to pay for internet, phone service and streaming media like video on demand. Verizon Fios is also very fast and gives you a DSL connection. Verizon and other cable companies have long term contracts with various channels, so there is no risk of being unable to watch your favorite channels on satellite because DirecTV and Viacom had a contract dispute. The fiber optic network that delivers Verizon Fios isn’t subject to weather disruptions like satellite dishes and has fewer disruptions compared to coaxial cable connections.

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Cons of Verizon Fios

You have to use their router to enjoy the TV service. This is essential to access the program guide and pay per view options through Verizon. And you pay more in rental fees for the router over a two year contract than it would cost to buy your own router. Be careful of the actual final cost you’ll pay. A two year contract may come with discounts and enticements that expire after a few months, so you sign up based on the seventy dollars a month up front, but fail to read the fine print that causes it to cost a hundred dollars or more after the discounts expire. Verizon Fios simply isn’t available in many rural areas. For these people, satellite TV and even satellite internet may be a necessity to get speeds similar to those available on the fiber network.

Observations about Verizon Fios

The bandwidth available on Fios depends literally on local demand. If few of your neighbors have Verizon Fios, you’ll have more bandwidth than someone who lives in a neighborhood where half the residents have it. You need to commit to a one year contract for basic service, and you may be required to sign a two year contract for bundles with premium channels. If you don’t like the contract and quit, there’s usually a termination fee. You can use Fios for internet voice services, even if the bundle includes phone service. Note that you need a battery backup for the internet phone service, or else you cannot call for help when the power is down. In contrast, traditional landline phones work no matter what, and cell phones run as long as they are charged and the cell phone towers have power, whether from the grid or their own, long lasting batteries.

You may be able to save even more by moving your cell phone service over to Verizon, but this depends on your usage patterns and the type of contract you have.

Conclusion

The Verizon Fios bundle allows you to save quite a bit of money over buying TV, internet and phone bills separately while giving you access to a high speed network. It isn’t available everywhere, the speed you enjoy depends on local demand, and the company’s initial price may not be what you’ll pay in the latter half of the contract.  With this information, you should be able to decide whether it will meet your needs.

Carol

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Choose Private Transportation Services to Travel Luxuriously

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It is a stark reality that most people detest waiting for transportation services. When it comes to traveling and moving around the world, the worst thing to do is travel on a crowded bus or wait hours at the airport for a cab to arrive. This is the reason why so many private transportation service providers are now offering easy pickup and drop services based on your scheduled time to and from the place you book. Among the many advantages of hiring private transportation services is that they take you directly to your destination with no halts in between, saving much of your time along the way. Here are some tips to consider in order to save time and money when hiring a private transportation service.

1- Book Early: If you are booking well in advance, you have a better chance of getting a good deal. If you wait until the last moment to book, you will have a limited selection of vehicles and a limited span of pick up time slots available to you.

2- Use a Flat Rate Service: One of the best things about using a private transportation service is that you can negotiate your fees upfront. This also means that you will avoid unexpected charges incurred during peak hours or any other special events.

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3- Plan your Time and Place Carefully: If you are heading a destination you an unfamiliar of, then you should consult your private transportation service provider regarding the time that you would require their service. Private transportation service providers often add extra charges to their transportation costs for unknown locations. However, with EmpireLimousine.net, you get all the details regarding the time required for the journey before your actual travel. This will help to plan your holiday accordingly.

4- Don’t Travel at Peak Times: Some hours during the day are busier than others; these are called peak rates. Try travelling during normal hours, avoiding peak hours so that you have more flexibility in getting the better deals.

5- Use your Corporate Account: If your company sends you on frequent trips, then you should consider asking for a corporate discount. Private transportation service providers often offer corporate group discounts, and at times the discount is also extended for leisure travel.

6- Avoid Add-ons: It is very uncommon to see that a package of services is made available to you as soon as you reserve your service for travel. Whether it is a bottle of wine or some additional insurance policy, the charges can go up very quickly. Therefore, it is advisable that you avoid add-ons at all cost.

7- Join the Member Club: Most private transportation services offer VIP clubs and services for their premium members that are free of charge. These loyalty programs and rewards offer special perks, benefits, and discounts that can be earned every time you travel.

8- Go For Bundle Services: There are tons of ways to save money on your travel. If you choose to bundle your private transportation service with your flight and hotel booking services, you can save a lot of time and money.

9- Be Specific: The convenience and comfort of private transportation services only works if you get the vehicle that suits your needs. While you are booking a reservation, make sure that you know how much space you need, and how many passengers will be traveling.

10- Ask for Some Special Rates: Booking a private transportation service from an airport to a hotel and back is very common. But not many people realize the fact that they can save money on transportation to other places in their destination city, such restaurants or places of interest.

Private transportation services are more commonly used nowadays. The above mentioned tips are some of the best ways to make the most out of your trip.

Daniel Clark

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10 lipstick colors for this summer. World trends.

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Summer is already bursting into your agenda and you start defining what to wear, where to go, what to eat and drink… After our review on the hot places to go this summer and the nail polish trends for this year, here is our top 10 trends in terms of colors for the perfect summer lipstick. This useful guide will drive you around hundreds of new launches and hopefully will help you choose.

1- Double tone, the new thing in lipstick

Sometimes it is hard to choose between 2 tones of reds or 2 tones of pink… Well why choose? This summer you should use both. You can play with a Color Block style in order to create a sophisticated effect.

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2- Cherry is the color of passion

Red is over, let’s talk about Cherry red.  This is the perfect summer shade as it has both the shinning, the brightness and the intensity. The difficulty with the cherry color is that there are several. Some of them are brighter than others like cherry actually. So you will need to try different ones and see which one matches your natural color.

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3- “Vieux Rose” is back to stay

While year after year pink lipsticks evolved towards more brightness and shinning, this summer there is a return to a more dusty pink, which French would call “Vieux Rose”. This color provide a certain sensuality with restreint. It emphasizes the carnal aspect of your lips without being too over the top. Depending on the rest of your make up, you can either play it very natural or quite sophisticated.

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4- Coral is  not only at see, it is also in your lips

Summer is the right time to enrich your lipstick color palette with audacious colors like Coral. Great alternative of Red, allowing to play with more orange colors without being too fluo. It helps to obtain a sophisticated look without the need to make up too much the rest of your face and eyes. Again here several coral colors exist, you will need to try a few before finding your best.

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5- Soft Tangerine, a darker orange

In case you think orange is not your best color and that Coral is by far not a trend you wish to follow, then this is for you. Some beauty experts call it Soft Tangerine, we could summarize it as dark orange. It

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6- Mate Lipstick, playing with nuances

Something that is not completely new but is coming this summer very strongly is the mate lipsticks. For evenings or for a very natural “fake-nude” look, you can play with different tones of red. It can also highlight the beauty of your lips but be careful, they need to be impeccable.

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7- Fuchsia Vamp, glamour is not red… not quite.

Red seems not quite the color of the season. Variations of red seem taking more space in the trend landscape. Fuchsia is for sure the most audacious option for this summer season but playing it well you will have a great look. The vibrancy of the color plays well with the aim of this season.

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8- Shiny nude, a new nude.

Nude was the big trend 4 years ago. Since then, this minimal natural look installed itself in the ongoing basics. Each year nude is reinvented to bring a new facet or a new effect. This summer nude will be shiny, sparkling, dazzling for a fresh and dynamic effect.

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9- Metallic Red for modern amazones

Remember that delicious Red apple from Snow White? Well, here we are. The Metallic red trend proposes delicious and sulfurous red lips that anyone would be damned to bite. It is by far the most glamorous option this summer and you will need to find the right context to wear it. Summer Glamour.

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10- Electric Orange, youth and vibrancy

Let’s end up our top 10 best lipstick colors with the most electric one: Orange. After being a lot used in Spring-Summer 2017 fashion shows, now the electric orange color is coming to the clients palette. No matter if you have a casual look or a night out dress, electric orange lipstick will underline your look with a touch of fun and sophistication.

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This summer, girls will have lots of fun as colors are bright, intense, carnal and feminine. If the eyes are windows to the soul, your lips are doors to your heart. So express your mood, your feelings by highlighting your lips with the right color.

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The Monaco Grand Prix 2017: An Action Packed Weekend

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The 2017 Formula One World Championship season is fully underway, with the sixth fixture having taken place in Monaco from 25th-28th May 2017. Undoubtedly the highlight of the annual 20-race calendar, this year’s race didn’t disappoint. The sun was out in full force and the mood was jubilant. Some spectators had taken the opportunity to rent a luxury car in Monaco to make the most of the weekend and discover some more of the beautiful Riviera after the festivities finished.

The event confirmed exactly why the Monaco circuit is home to the most famous race in the world. The technically challenging street circuit lived up to its reputation for providing plenty of drama and surprises after a slow start. The winners were Sebastian Vettel who led the way, followed by his Ferrari teammate Kimi Raikkonen; the two shared the podium with Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo, who claimed third place. Vettel’s first place win has extended the four-time world champion’s title lead over Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton to 25 points. Last year’s champion, Hamilton, recovered to finish seventh after only qualifying in a disappointing 14th place.

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It was a great victory for the ‘Prancing Pony’ but not without some suspicion that Ferrari has a hierarchy and it was trying to make sure its lead driver won the race. Vettel had overtaken Raikkonen, who started in pole position and achieved his win by his pit crew over-cutting his teammate. Ferrari and Vettel have dismissed claims of a strategic move on their part, but Raikkonen’s glum demeanour on the podium just added fuel to the fire of speculation. The slow burning race became more exciting when McLaren’s Jenson Button was involved in a collision with Sauber’s Pascal Wehrlein. It wasn’t the comeback that Button wanted on his one-off return to F1 in place of Fernando Alonso and it led to a series of crashes and collisions among the backmarkers. However, it opened up the possibilities for the cars at the back.

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One thing the Monaco Grand Prix proves time and time again is that there is no event quite like it on earth. Space is at a premium in the tiny city-state so people head to the most luxurious buildings like the Fairmont Monte Carlo Hotel to watch the race from balconies with unrivalled views and five-star service. As usual, countless celebrities and athletes attended the Monaco Grand Prix; Serena Williams, Chris Hemsworth, George Lucas, Kate Upton and Manchester United manager José Mourinho were just a few of those spotted at the event. When the track action finishes for the day, VIPs head to the Amber Lounge. At this upscale Grand Prix party venue, revellers watch exclusive live performances and party alongside celebrities, and even the Formula 1 drivers themselves put in an appearance on the final night.

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The street circuit is one of the most technically demanding in the world with several dangerous corners and moments where it’s difficult to overtake. It has a number of famous sections, such as Devote, Mirabeau, La Rascasse, Loews, and Piscine. Not to mention, the infamous tunnel where the drivers emerge at high speed into the blinding light just as they approach the Nouvelle Chicane. Monaco isn’t the fastest F1 race in the world, but it is certainly one of the most unique with plenty of action on and off the track, all set against a beautiful backdrop.

Where else could you get the glamour of superyachts lined up as cars whizz by leaving the air heavy with the sound of roaring engines and the smell of burning rubber? Fortunately, those who want to experience the Principality’s streets themselves, without the dizzying speeds and danger, can rent a luxury car in Monaco and follow in their favourite F1 drivers’ tyre marks.

Zahra Pettican

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