How To Deal With Getting A Brain Injury The Right Way

Carol Highland
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Brain injuries usually occur from violent blows or jolts to the head. They can also be caused by objects piercing brain tissue, shattering the skull, or even from illnesses or diseases. It can be very difficult living with a brain injury because it can cause irritability, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, and reduced cognitive abilities. If you’ve received a brain injury, then it’s crucial for your health and for your future that you treat it the right way.

In this article, we’ll tell you how to deal with getting a brain injury:

Visit a Hospital Immediately

The first thing that you need to do if you’ve received a head injury that you suspect could lead to a brain injury is to visit a hospital. At the hospital, they will perform all of the tests necessary to diagnose a brain injury. They’ll also monitor you for a period of days or weeks, in a hospital or from home. If you’re diagnosed with a brain injury, then the hospital will prescribe you medication and begin formulating a treatment plan for you. It’s important that you do attend a hospital so that you can receive the treatment that you may need.

Consider Chasing Compensation

If you have received a brain injury, and it wasn’t your fault, then you might want to consider pursuing compensation. According to the legal specialists behind https://www.dsslaw.com/personal-injury-attorney/traumatic-brain-injuries/brain-injury-treatment-costs/, recovering from a brain injury can take a long time. It can also be very expensive. You don’t want to have to be stuck with huge hospital bills, as well as a lengthy recovery time. Compensation can give you the freedom to recover in your own time without having to worry about going back to work and making money. An attorney will be able to help you to chase the compensation that you’re due.

Take Things Slowly

One important thing to remember when you’re living with a brain injury is to take things slowly. A lot of people try to rush themselves back to work or back into the real world, only to find that they can’t function the way that they once did. Try to avoid strenuous activities and stressful situations also. You should be able to receive some kind of financial support or benefit from the government, which will keep you stable until you’re ready to return to work. You can receive benefits even if you’re making a compensation claim.

Be Positive

It’s very easy to drift into depression and melancholy after a brain injury, particularly if you can no longer function normally. The best piece of advice that you can be given is to remain positive. Not only should you be positive, but you should be realistic. Come to terms with the fact that your life is going to change and work out a strategy for how you’re going to deal with it. When you’re working out your strategy, try to focus on the good things and not the negatives of your injury.

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Maintain Communication

Make sure that you communicate with your loved ones, friends, and employers (or employees). You do not have to legally disclose information about your injury to your employer or your employees. However, you should still tell them. This will give your employer the opportunity to arrange for somebody to cover you, and your staff the chance to find a new job if they can no longer work with you. Try to maintain regular contact with people close to you during your recovery, so that they know you’re okay. If you’re suffering from a brain injury, people will be worried about you.

Create Structure

Experts recommend that you should try to create routine and structure at home, during your recovery from a brain injury. Try to practice activities such as exercise, cleaning, mowing the lawn, and cooking, but at specific times during the day. By creating order and routine in your life, you’ll slowly be able to regain your cognitive skills and enhance your current abilities. A structure can also help you to overcome anxiety, uncertainty, and depression. Some experts even recommend practicing mindfulness meditation, which also promotes structure and order. One of the most important aspects of creating structure is your sleeping routine, which you need to regulate.

Engage in Treatment

After you’ve received a brain injury, you need to make sure that you engage in the treatment plan that your doctor recommends. This could be therapy or medication, or a combination of both. Your treatment plan will be created with a view to you returning to normality, so make sure that you engage in it.

If you’ve received a brain injury, then it’s important that you deal with it the right way. If you don’t, then you could cause your condition to worsen. Follow all of the tips suggested in this article.

Carol
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Look Great on the Beach: How to Pick Luxury Sandals, Swimwear, Minidresses, and More.

Carol Highland
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Are you planning a beach getaway? It would be best if you planned to look good for it as well. When summer is blazing, you want to bring out your beautiful minidress, flip flops, sundress, and swimwear. Here are a few tips to help you look good on the beach. 

1- Choosing Sandals for the Beach

When choosing sandals, you need to think of the activities you have planned out. While good looks are essential, they aren’t enough. Your beach sandals also need to be comfortable and durable. If you are playing beach volleyball or running around, your sandal straps need to be strong.

Find sandals with built-in orthotic insoles. They support your natural stride and don’t slide around as you walk. These sandals hug your natural arches and keep you comfortable for a long time. Whether you choose luxuriously comfy Gucci sandals or something more modest, remember that comfort is just as important as good looks. 

2- Invest In Swimwear

When choosing swimwear for the beach, think of the whole look rather than individual pieces. Pay attention to visual effects as even the smallest details count. If you wish to appear taller, choose a swimsuit with vertical cutouts. Ruffles and frills add volume, and high-cut bikini pants can create the illusion of longer legs. If you have broad shoulders, v-shaped and round cutouts around your neck can make them appear narrower. 

Pay attention to different prints and colors, and notice how they affect your overall appearance. Choose options that complement your figure and complexion. Draw attention to your best features and, most importantly, wear swimsuits that make you feel confident. 

3- Accessorize In Style

Being at the beach gives you lots of opportunities to accessorize. Consider using fun sunglasses, beach bags, hats, and earrings to stand out. A couple of accessories paired creatively can take your outfit from drab to fab. Ensure that everything is in harmony and consistent with the look you wish to portray. 

4- Get the Right Minidress

The beach is all about sunshine, fresh breezes, and perfect reflections. Your dress should be exactly the same. It should be fun, light, simple, and comfortable. Shirtdress cover-ups are classics. They look great on the beach and will look equally impressive away from the beach. When paired with strappy sandals, you can achieve a casual chic look. A floral or bright-colored minidress will look amazing on the beach as well. It is feminine and fun. 

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5- Use Decorative Sarongs 

Sarongs work like magic. They can help hide any kinds of imperfections on your figure. However, this is only true if you wear them correctly. While there are many ways of tying them, you must ensure that they flatter your silhouette. 

For example, if you are a curvy girl, it would be best to tie your sarong high up your waist. If you are slim, tie it around your hips. Pay attention to the color and print of your sarong as well. Bold prints are more appropriate for slimmer figures. 

6- Sunscreen Is Your Best Friend

It is pointless to dress well on the beach if your skin is getting damaged. Wear sunscreen with a high SPF at all times, not just when it is hot. Protect your lips as well to stay moisturized and prevent chapping. 

 If you plan on going to the beach, there are many things to consider. You want to have fun, look great, and be as comfortable as possible. However, these don’t need to come at the expense of your looks. You can look great without compromising on your looks and comfort. The secret is choosing the appropriate sandals, dress, swimwear, and accessories.

Carol
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Maison CHANEL And The POCHET Group Create The First Recycled High-Quality Glass

José Amorim
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Maison CHANEL And The POCHET Group Create The First Recycled High-Quality Glass
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When we look into the Fragrance industry history, milestones are made by the incredible talent coming together at one stage. The sublime and the unexpected would be generated by the brilliant minds of its time with one common goal: create something never done before and explore an untapped territory. When CHANEL launched CHANEL N°5 back in 1921, it was a true revolution motivated by bringing to the world something never done before.

Since then, and one hundred years later, CHANEL has continued innovating in the fragrance business. This year, together with the POCHET Group, they are launching the first-ever high-quality recycled glass. The challenge was tremendous as the expectations were very high. Can the luxury industry have a more responsible attitude and yet maintain its high standards? The answer from CHANEL is YES!

On the occasion of its “100 years of celebrity“, CHANEL N°5 will be the first perfume flacon to incorporate recycled glass while maintaining incomparable purity, brilliance and transparency, close to that of crystal.

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CHANEL And POCHET Group: A Pioneering Approach

2021 is the year in which the fragrance industry makes a bold move towards a more responsible business. The teams of CHANEL and POCHET DU COURVAL have combined their know-how to rethink glass manufacturing. Both companies decided to unite their talents in a common approach in favour of sustainable development.

“Our goal was to develop high-end recycled glass that meets the qualities of excellence and creativity of Maison CHANEL“

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The result of this collaboration is virtuous in more than one way. It encourages the circular economy, reduces the use of natural resources and reduces the carbon impact while preserving the aesthetics of the mythical perfume. According to Maison POCHET, on average, one million bottles produced with new-generation recycled glass save more than 25 tonnes of virgin raw materials.

According to the French Fragrance Foundation, more than 152’000 fragrance bottles, in general, are sold in France every single day, and this means more than 55 million bottles every single year. With the development of new emerging markets, the fragrance glass manufacturing industry will grow by 3.5% every year until 2026.

CHANEL being a market leader, any moves towards sustainability will significantly influence the entire industry. It will be interesting to see what other luxury brands will do after such an outstanding announcement.

A Story of Recycled Glass With An Incomparable Quality

If you wonder why never before a high-quality recycled glass bottle was created, the answer is easy: because it is complicated, and generally, manufacturers ended with disappointing results. As you can imagine, the creation of this bottle turned out to be a real technological challenge because its crystalline transparency is based on the purity of the used raw materials.

Not all glasses have the same composition depending on their uses. Glass for perfumery is the most transparent and brightest. Therefore, recycled glass can affects its quality. To obtain an impeccable result, POCHET DU COURVAL had to master each step of the value chain and develop an innovative industrial process with its partners to guarantee high quality.

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The Pochet Group has been working for several years to integrate recycled glass into glass manufacturing. This initiative is called the SEVA glass. The challenge is tremendous as to obtain a very transparent and luminous glass, the raw material needs to be as pure as possible. The objective for the Pochet Group was to remove the iron particles that the bottles store during their life cycle to maintain the perfect transparency of the material. Therefore, the glassmaker has entered into a partnership with a specialized recycling company to perform a “super-sorting” of the cullet and thus guarantee the purity of its glass paste despite the integration of recycled material.

The collaboration with CHANEL allowed the glass manufacturer to go beyond their own SEVA standards by creating SEVA3. While other recycled glasses exist within the group, these qualities do not provide the crystalline shine and transparency obtained with SEVA3. It is for sure a true breakthrough.

CHANEL N°5 will be the first perfume bottle to incorporate the recycled SEVA3 glass from Pochet du Courval. When innovation meets luxury, only great things happen.

“Faithful to Maison CHANEL’s requirements, every detail has been carefully considered: the colour, the qualities of transparency, purity and brilliance of this glass as well as its resistance have been rigorously evaluated“

Maison CHANEL

CHANEL N°5 Eau de Parfum in limited edition 100 ml is the first fragrance to benefit from this innovation which will be gradually rolled out to other CHANEL Perfumes from 2022. This project is also part of a long term collaborative approach between the two companies, placing eco-responsibility at the heart of research and development of CHANEL products.

José Amorim
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How to Make a Luxury Car More Affordable

Carol Highland
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Unfortunately, there is no real way of actually making a very expensive car cheaper, but when dreaming of an expensive car, there are a few ways of going about making it a reality.

Budget

If you have a particular car in mind, you will probably have a very good idea of the price tag that accompanies it. This is a fantastic starting point because you will have some kind of idea of how much you will require to obtain your dream and make it a reality. 

Making a budget, although you may feel that it is a daunting or demoralizing job, will, in fact, bring all your outgoings into sharp focus, and you will see that there are areas where you could either save money or cut down on the amounts going out. It will also help you gauge how much you will need to borrow if you are thinking about seeking finance in order to get your dream car.

With this in mind, it is a good idea to make sure that you can afford to run your dream car once you have purchased it. Checking up on fuel consumption, taxes, and general upkeep, as well as looking into how much it will cost to insure for you to actually drive it, are other areas to take into consideration. This will all take time and effort, so the best way to save some of that time is to input your details into an insurance broker’s website. It is important that you choose to use an established and reputable company such as kbd insurance to deal with as regards your insurance broker as they will have access to the best deals available. The role of an insurance broker is to obtain the quotes on your behalf from various insurance companies and then show them to you so that you can make an informed choice as to which is the best policy for you.

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Purchase an older model

If you cannot wait until you have enough money to purchase a relatively new dream vehicle, another way of making your dream a reality is to buy an older model of the same car. Now there are pros and cons to buying an older car, such as mileage, general wear and tear, and whether past owners have looked after it in a fashion that perhaps you would have done. However, there are hidden gems out there that have been garaged all their lives, well maintained, and only driven a few yards when the weather has been temperate. It all depends on how long and how much effort you want to put into looking and how far you will go to collect it.

You may find that by purchasing an older version, you have a new hobby or interest in bringing it back to its former glory, as well as having the knowledge that you saved money as well as a much-loved car from going somewhere where it just wouldn’t have been appreciated at all.

Carol
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Tips for Putting Flat-pack Furniture Together

Carol Highland
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Flat-pack furniture can be notorious for its difficulty to construct. Even if you follow the instructions that come with the furniture, the item in question can be hard to assemble. Fortunately, there are a few things that you can do that could make your life a little easier. 

Find a few tips below that can help you to be more successful the next time you’re putting furniture together: 

Prepare the Area

One of the first things that you need to do is to prepare the area. Ensure you have enough space to work, ideally in the room where the furniture is going to live. If you have to move your new piece of furniture to a different room, there’s always a chance that you’ll damage it or your flooring. Prepare the area where the furniture is going to live as it makes life easier. 

Get the Right Tools Together 

Getting the right tools together before you begin can save you a lot of time. Many pieces of flat-pack furniture come with tools, but not all of the time. Be sure to get a hammer, a screwdriver, and an Allen wrench if you have one. You might also want to use some adhesive that offers the right performance. Sometimes the nails and screws that come with the furniture are not strong enough.

Check the Contents of the Boxes

Before you make a start on your new furniture, be sure to check the contents of the box. Many pieces of furniture come with screws and nails, but they might not always contain the right number. It would be a shame if you were to get 99% of your new bookcase, for example, built, only to find you don’t have enough nails. Check before you start so you can buy more nails should you need to.

Get Organized 

As soon as you have checked the contents of the box, you should ideally organize everything. Place all of those small parts in a cup or a plastic container so they cannot get lost. Doing this will also ensure you don’t accidentally spill them everywhere while you’re looking for another shelf to add. 

When you’re more organized, you’ll find that you take less time putting your items together. This can be very satisfying in itself. 

Get Help 

Unless you are very confident when it comes to building flat-packed furniture, you should get help. When you work on your own, you will need to build the furniture, and hold bits of it in place. Sometimes this can be hard enough even if you’re a seasoned furniture-builder.

Having another pair of hands with you can help you to  build your new furniture correctly. Sometimes it’s just easier if you have someone else to help you. It can prevent you from putting a shelf in the wrong place, for example. 

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Always Follow the Instructions

While you think this is an obvious thing to suggest, not everyone follows the instructions. Some people assume that they can build their new piece of furniture without even taking a glance at the instructions. However, the instructions can change from time to time. This is usually due to the manufacturer making small changes to the product. If you fail to follow the instructions, chances are you won’t construct your new item correctly. This is something that you need a avoid. 

Flat-packed furniture isn’t as easy to put together as you may hope. However, the above tips can help you to make the whole process a lot easier. Consider using them the next time you buy some flat-packed furniture for your home, business, or wherever you please. 

Carol
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BLEU DE CHANEL – The Art Of Shaving.

José Amorim
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Every single day, 70% of men go through a particular beauty ritual: shaving. When you need a sharp and clean shave, you should always be very careful about what you choose in terms of products and razors. CHANEL brings today an elegant and efficient solution to help you master the art of shaving, thanks to the BLEU DE CHANEL shaving set.

This beautiful shaving set consists of shaving cream, a shaving brush and a travel pouch. Designed for an overall or precision shave, the shaving cream BLEU DE CHANEL transforms into a fine foam on damp skin. Its translucent texture allows you to see precisely where the blade is placed and to control its path.

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I decided to try this new shaving kit as I love shaving. While certain men utilize shaving machines, I prefer a traditional blade as I like the object and the very masculine gesture. Here is my experience in shaving with the new BLEU DE CHANEL shaving kit. The first striking element is the super elegant travel set made of felt in a distinctive navy blue. For Gabrielle Chanel, navy blue is the other colour for elegance. Inside, you can find very modern shaving cream and its shaving brush with its magnetic support.

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Before any shaving, you should always make sure your skin is clean and that you exfoliate it regularly with a gentle product. This allows you to access the base of your facial hair and get a sleek result. Before applying the shaving cream, make sure you wash your face with fresh and clean water. The shaving brush by CHANEL is gorgeous and has a soft touch that will make the shaving experience very pleasant.

Place a small amount of the shaving cream on the top of the shaving brush and start “working the cream” on your face skin. This step is crucial for great shaving as it will protect your skin from razor burn. You can easily spend several minutes applying the shaving cream all over the specific areas of your face. Successful shaving requires a consistent and equal distribution of the shaving cream on all your facial skin surface.

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What I like about this shaving cream is its translucent aspect. It allows better control of your razor for an immaculate result. The soft texture of the brush makes the experience really pleasant, bringing a certain sensuality to the gesture. Soft and light to the touch, the brush’s synthetic bristles create a fine lather on the skin to prepare it for shaving. Its design offers a comfortable grip for easy handling. Its innovative magnetic stand allows for optimal drying after use. Deep blue in colour and embossed with the CHANEL double-C emblem, its minimalist look is both subtle and elegant. For the experience, I used my personal razor, which is a traditional metal beautiful razor with a double-sided blade.

When used with the shaving brush, the shaving cream-gel texture transforms into a delicate foam that softens facial hair and protects skin from razor burn. It leaves skin feeling soft, supple, fresh and lightly scented with the aromatic-woody notes of BLEU DE CHANEL.

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One important detail, if you think you still have facial hair in a specific area of your skin, do not hesitate to apply the shaving brush again so your skin will always remain protected. With a clean shave, you can easily remain 2 to 3 days without shaving again unless you wish to be perfectly shaved. Depending on what I do and who I meet, I usually shave between 2 to 3 times a week. The experience with the new BLEU DE CHANEL shaving kit is very successful, and I can only recommend you try it as well.

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With the new BLEU DE CHANEL shaving kit, the modern man can safely shave while travelling abroad or simply at home. The new shaving cream is perfectly adapted to any skin. BLEU DE CHANEL is a fragrance for the man who refuses to blend in with the crowd or play by the rules. Its composition reveals the spirit of someone who chooses his own destiny with determination—an instinctive scent for he who uncompromisingly asserts his freedom.

For the perfect final touch, and after every shaving, you must re-moisturize your skin. You can use the BLEU DE CHANEL After-shave lotion that soothes razor burn. Energising and bracing, it leaves the skin delicately scented. Finish by moisturising your entire face with BLEU DE CHANEL 2-in-1 Moisturizer for Face and Beard. BLEU DE CHANEL 2-in-1 Moisturiser for Face and Beard hydrates the entire face in a single step, leaving the skin moisturised, even under the beard, for 8 hours*. Facial hair is soft and smooth, and absorbs quickly with no sticky sensation and leaves no residue on the beard.
A quick and easy-to-use product, scented with the aromatic-woody accord of BLEU DE CHANEL. For all men, whether they sport a beard, a moustache or a clean shave. CHANEL is the ultimate icon of timeless elegance and modernity. BLEU DE CHANEL is more than a fragrance. It is a true grooming line for men, and you will find the essential products to complete the contemporary gentlemen wardrobe.

José Amorim
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8 Tips for Newbies to Shapewear

Carol Highland
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In the past, women were troubled by the societal expectations imposed upon their physiques. The hourglass body has long been a near-impossible ideal, and many have had to limit their wardrobe to pieces that fit their body type. Otherwise, it was believed that there was no other way to fit into nicer dresses except going through tedious exercise routines.

Fortunately, the modern era of fashion has been reclaimed by women who’ve done away with many of the societal expectations imposed upon them in the past. Now, anyone can have great shapes hosiery to help them achieve body-shaping garments that sculpt the body and accentuate all the right curves.

If you’re looking to give shapewear a try, here are some tips you should know before going out and buying them:

Understand What Shapewear Can and Can’t Do

A popular misconception about shapewear is that it can help with weight loss, but this isn’t true. Rather than a weight loss product, shapewear is a kind of garment worn under clothes to achieve the desired figure. It’s designed to be a lot tighter and more rigid to compress lumps and flab. The result is usually a slender form with more defined curves, conforming to the ideal hourglass body.

It’s important to acknowledge the limitations of shapewear. It doesn’t suddenly remove extra skin and flab. That said, it exerts pressure on your body, which can cause discomfort. Likewise, the right-sized shapewear can fit you into clothes up to two sizes smaller than your usual. However, it’s a terrible idea to try shaping garments too small for you due to the health risks that they can pose.  

Learn What Each Type of Shapewear Does

In the world of shapewear, there are now more options than ever for achieving your ideal figure. Since the goal for many women used to be the hourglass figure, most shapewear is aimed at the bust, waist, thighs, butt, and even a combination of these parts. To know the right garments for every body-shaping need, here are the different types of shapewear and the benefits that they offer:

Shaping Slips

These garments look like shorts, but they usually go up to the abdomen right under the bra line. Shaping slips are meant to smoothen the curve of your thighs to your hips, so they’re a must for skirts and dresses.

High-waisted Briefs

These can be worn as a substitute for regular underwear even if they go all the way up the waist. Aside from forming the curves of the hips and waist, these also enhance the shape of the butt, which is why extended briefs are sometimes recommended as an alternative to shaping slips.

Corsetry

No longer as dangerous to use, corsets nowadays still cover the waist to the lower ribs, and some come with built-in bras. Like before, these can drastically slim down the torso to achieve the hourglass figure. That said, they’re more often used just to fit into smaller sizes of clothing. However, some of today’s corsetry is designed so that it can also be worn as an outer garment.

Waist Clinchers

As both a direct successor and alternative to corsets, waist clinchers also slim down the waist but only around half as much as corsetry does. They are primarily designed to reduce the appearance of flab around the abdomen area, preventing any from sagging to the lower torso. Unlike corsets, these are exclusively worn as undergarments.

Bodysuits

These are full-body shapewear, meaning that they tackle all the most crucial body parts that different types of shapewear are designed to address. In a sense, they’re a combination of most kinds of shapewear, covering everything from the upper thighs all the way to the bust. Some even have sleeves to include the arms, but others just have shoulder straps.

The basic shaping bodysuit slims the waist and the abdomen while enhancing the curve to the hips and thighs, as well as adding more volume to the butt. There are also options that can come with an open bust for those who’d rather wear another bra. There’s also a deep-plunge variant with a built-in bra for minimal bust support.

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Know Your Goals

As mentioned earlier, each type of shapewear targets specific parts of the body, so it’s good to first know what your goals are. Are you trying to slim down a few sizes, or do you feel certain parts of your body need more (or even less) volume? In that case, which parts of your body need to be tackled? Perhaps you already have a figure that’s close to an hourglass shape and just need to smoothen out your lines. 

If you’re not sure about what you want, the ideal is for curves from your upper and lower body to be proportional. Still in doubt? The safest bet is a bodysuit as it’s an all-purpose garment, and it can provide you with the smoothest curves possible.

Pick the Right Color

Shapewear also comes in different colors which might be yet another factor to consider. Unless you’re deliberately trying to match your shapewear’s colors to your outfit, though, it’s simplest to choose options that come in nude tones. Shapewear tends to look best when it disappears into the outfit, giving the impression that your body is naturally shaped that way. If you’re wearing these garments externally, though, you may want to choose more eye-catching colors.

Know How to Properly Put Them on and Take Them Off

Before anything else, it’s important to know how to actually put shapewear on and off. You have to avoid exerting too much force on them since their delicate fabrics will already be under constant tension throughout the day.

Firstly, make sure your skin is dry. Then, lock any hooks and fasteners at this point, since it’ll be too difficult to do so afterward. If you plan to wear hosiery, put them on before your shapewear, as pantyhose can easily slip off if worn over shapewear.

Next, you must step into shapewear from the top, or you’ll get yourself stuck if you wear it like any other piece. Once you’ve gotten your legs through, you have to unroll the shapewear, moving it up your body with minimal force.

Stock Up on Your Preferred Shapewear

It’s also a good idea to have multiple sets of shapewear, as using the same ones too frequently can wear them out. A general of thumb is to have at least two pieces of any shapewear you need, ensuring you have at least one always ready to go while the other is in the wash. 

If you’re the type to wear them daily, you may want to keep five to six pieces on hand, especially for garments that double as underwear, such as shaping briefs. That way, you can dedicate a day off from shapewear during the week, and you can avoid washing the same sets too often.

If you save them for special occasions, it’s recommended to have one to two bodysuits and at least one of two other shapewear garments to give you a variety of shaping options.

Take Good Care of Your Shapewear

Washing shapewear isn’t as simple as treating them like any other underwear, because they are much more delicate than most clothes. Garments with latex must be hand washed in warm water, while those without latex can be run through the washing machine using the gentlest setting. They must be washed only with detergent specially made for lingerie since softeners, bleach, and dyes can damage the material. If you don’t have such detergent on hand, a mild shampoo can be a suitable alternative.

Don’t Push Your Body Too Hard

Some make the mistake of wearing shapewear in sizes far too small for their bodies. Unfortunately, over-constricting the body for long periods can be hazardous. Too much compression around the waist can slow down digestion, possibly resulting in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Additionally, too much compression under your bust can potentially cause asphyxiation. While shapewear can fit you into smaller-sized clothes, the point is to smoothen the lines and lumps of your body to achieve the ideal shape, not to put you in any pain or danger. Thus, make sure to get a size that fits you perfectly.

When getting started with using shapewear, keep in mind that your own health and safety must be prioritized over achieving a specific look. There is no right standard for the body other than what you want for yourself, which is why you should set your own goals regardless of anyone else’s expectations. What matters, in the end, is the confidence that you feel in the shapewear and clothes you’ve chosen for yourself.

Carol
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How to Put Aside the Past and Move Forward With a Positive Attitude

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For many of us, it’s troublesome to let go of the past. Whether you are still grieving over a long-lost love or regretting life choices made years ago, we all have times when we hope that we can go back and change things. But the truth is that those days are over now, so it’s time to leave them behind and think positively about your future today.

Why You Should Let the Past Be

For many people, the past endures a lot of regret and pain. While it’s essential to recognize and accept your painful experiences in life, you can’t let them control your present or future. Instead, you must learn how to put aside the past so you can move forward with a positive attitude.

Have you ever been stuck holding onto a past problem, wondering if you’ll ever pull through? The world is a fast-paced environment. It’s easy to stay bogged down by the weight of tragedy and hardship, making it challenging to move on from something that seems more significant than yourself.

Life can be a difficult place to live. Struggling hard at something you are passionate about may not provide the income to guarantee financial security or desired satisfaction. Even after getting what they have always wanted, some individuals still feel that there is more lacking in their lives. Depression can set in if someone doesn’t know how to cope with their problems on their own, which is why some turn to CBD oil for help.

When You Think of Cannabis, What Words Come To Mind?

The answer for most people is probably “illegal.” They don’t know that there’s more than one type of cannabis. Marijuana is the kind that gets you high. It contains psychoactive chemicals called cannabinoids (CBDs). On the other hand, hemp contains CBDs but no THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which causes marijuana users to get high.

A chemical component contained in cannabis called cannabidiol, or CBD, has recently become a medical treatment rockstar for anything from anxiety to schizophrenia. Although CBD study is still in its infancy, existing studies and anecdotal data suggest that CBD oil for PTSD and a range of other medical ailments have proven to be highly effective.

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Ways CBD Oil is Effective With PTSD Symptoms

Improves Your Sleep Quality

Reduce Stress and Panic

Reduce Depression’s Signs and Symptoms

Reduce the number of traumatic memories you have

What is PTSD?

As a medical condition, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is both real and debilitating. It has the potential to seriously harm someone’s mental well-being. Those who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder find it challenging to cope with the effects of a terrible event.

Those who experience post-traumatic stress disorder are typically desperate for any kind of treatment. As a result, people are on the lookout for anything that will aid them in overcoming their trauma and recovering. Fortunately, PTSD is curable. Every day, happy life is within reach for those who suffer from it.

People who are ill have access to a wide range of therapeutic options. CBD oil and gummies are supplements with a lot of potential. What triggers PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder? A traumatic event is to blame for causing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It can include physical or verbal abuse, assault, sexual abuse, or something even worse.

Advice on How to Let Go

One thing that unites us is our capacity to experience suffering. But, of course, everyone has experienced pain, whether it’s physically or emotionally. The difference is how we cope with the pain.

According to experts, it’s an indication we’re not moving forward in a growth-oriented approach when emotional suffering hinders you from recuperating from a circumstance.

The best method to recover from injuries is to focus on progress and move forward while using the lessons you’ve learned from the experience. However, dwelling on what “might have been,” we risk becoming paralyzed by negative emotions and traumatic memories leading to conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health issues.

There’s nothing worse than allowing a past mistake or failure to control your actions and decisions in the present. Learning from your mistakes is an immeasurable thing. Still, it can be challenging to accomplish anything worthwhile if you don’t understand how to put them behind you and move forward with a positive attitude.

Liz Becker
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An After-Summer In Style With Sisley Paris

José Amorim
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Summer holidays seem far away now, and while we are entering the inter-season, we know that it is the perfect timing to take care of your body and skin. Summer is a great time to chill out and spend time outside, but our hair, skin, and body are challenged by the sunlight, the salted water, and the wind. Here is our selection of novelties by Sisley Paris that should help you take good care of yourself. Now it is time for some “do-me-good experiences”.

Your Hair Is Your Soul, Take Good Care Of It!

Summer is an awesome time, but your hair can suffer from direct contact with natural elements, especially if you have long hair. At the end of Summer, you might want to give extra help to your hair and scalp to maintain them beautifully healthy. Sisley has developed 2 amazing products that will be the perfect companions for this inter-season.

Hair Rituel by Sisley Soothing Anti-dandruff Shampoo

By living outside for several weeks, we gain optimism, a good mood and reconnect with nature. The feeling of summer is still beneficial for several weeks afterwards in a row. Nevertheless, your hair and scalp can suffer from seawater, sun UVs, wind, dust, etc. Sisley has successfully developed for a couple of years now its beauty care line called Hair Rituel by Sisley. It gathers all the expertise of Sisley into specific products for your hair. This season, Sisley is launching the Soothing Anti-dandruff Shampoo. According to the brand, this new shampoo gently cleanses, rebalances and purifies the scalp. The anti-dandruff effect continues, even after completing treatment.

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One key element in this formula is the usage of Sage extract. The scalp is gently cleansed, rebalanced, and purified. Sage is introduced within an intense rebalancing complex around 5 ingredients:

  • Sage
  • Celery seed extract
  • Exotic Verbena essential oil
  • Piroctone Olamine
  • Alpha Bisabolol

The Intense Rebalancing Complex rebalances the scalp. It Purifies and maintains a fresh and pure scalp and continue effectiveness thanks to actions that work for a long time. The usage of Alpha Bisabolol is interesting as it is one of the main components of Camomille and calm irritated scalps. The usage of Piroctone Olamine shows the mastery of Sisley in terms of formulation. For years, anti-dandruff shampoos have used Zinc as one of the main components. While Zinc had a certain efficiency, Piroctone Olamine has a much better deal. Not only it acts as natural formula preservation, but it also treats the hair at the root, which plays an interesting role in an anti-dandruff shampoo.

Using the Shampoo with the Soothing Anti-dandruff Cure addresses the underlying causes of dandruff and irritation. Even after you’ve finished treatment, the anti-dandruff impact lasts.

Hair Rituel by Sisley Soothing Anti-Dandruff Cure

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This additional product in your anti-dandruff treatment rebalances soothes and purifies the scalp. The anti-dandruff effect continues, even after completing treatment. Sisley has developed a key plant-based formula, and this cure is the second stage in the Anti-dandruff Soothing Ritual. Using the Cure in conjunction with the Soothing Anti-dandruff Shampoo addresses the underlying causes of dandruff and associated pain. Even after you’ve finished treatment, the anti-dandruff impact lasts.

The non-rinse application allows the Intense Rebalancing Complex to have an even stronger impact. This enhances Piroctone Olamine’s anti-recurrence ability; the complex binds to the keratin of the scalp and continues to rebalance the scalp throughout the therapy.

Skin & Complexion Are Key In September

Generally, September is the holy month of complexion. Every brand will rival in terms of creativity and innovation to help you achieve perfect complexion. While certain brands will help “cover up the mess”, Sisley has a different approach and try helping healing your skin before any make-up. Here is one specific product that might become your best friend for a while.

Sisleÿa Radiance Anti-Dark Spot Serum

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This new serum by Sisley acts on the main causes of the loss of radiance to regain skin that looks more even, luminous and visibly younger. Its formula combines 3 very complete actions. The first action is the appearance of dark spots reduction. This is made possible by the usage of a new Sisley ingredient: Lansium extract. This plant-based extract is associated with Hexylresorcinol, a true expert of anti-dark spots. Together, it will prevent the appearance of the firsts dark spots and keep your skin safe and more uniform.

The second interesting action of this new serum is that its formula will help brighten and refresh your complexion. A mineral complex and powerful natural ingredients with toning properties would offer a brightened experience to your skin. Last but not least, Sisley used Soy peptide extract combined with Adenosine to help the skin’s overall quality, and it helps to restore luminosity. Last but not least, the usage of Oat seed extract will smooth the skin appearance and texture. After this treatment, you can apply your preferred complexion make-up product. Your skin is healthy and ready to receive a make-up.

Sisley Make-Up: A True Care For Your Face

The success of Sisley make-up is about the important fact that each product is not a standard make-up product but also truly care for your face. Here are three interesting new products that high-lights the interest in such a make-up line, especially after summer.

Sisley Long Lasting Cream-to-Powder Blush

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There are three strong ideas around this new product: Color, Care, and a Healthy Glow in a single “twist”. The Sisley Long-Lasting Cream-to-Powder blush is as vibrant as a cream blush, as gentle as powder blush, and as entertaining as a Twist. It features a rounded tip for accurate application without the need for a mirror. Its cream recipe, which has a unique sensory experience, transforms into powder as it comes into contact with the skin. It gives you the best of both worlds: a powder’s distinctive smoothing velvety finish in a long-lasting cream texture. Three key ingredients:

  • Shea oil: softness and comfort
  • Camellia oil: softness and anti-drying
  • Vitamin E derivative: anti-free radicals

Sisley Photo Lip Twist Tinted Balm N.24

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Phyto-Lip Twist is a tinted balm, coloured like a lipstick and shiny like a gloss. It is applied with a single “twist” and leaves the lips supple, moisturized, visibly smoothed and plumped thanks to its cocktail of original plant-based key ingredients. Its ultra-sensory smooth glide-on texture reinvents lipstick. Its luminous, easy-to-wear shades match any occasion, from virtual nude to intense colour. Fun and practical, this new XXL pencil does not need a sharpener. The new tone 24 reflects a special nude effect exquisite. Key ingredients:

  • Commipheroline
  • Phytosqualane: emolliates and moisturizes

Sisley Phyto Khol Star Waterproof All-Day Long Liner N.1

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Phyto-Khol Star is an automatically retractable pencil with an integrated pencil sharpener. The creamy and firm tip offers a unique glide and ensures perfect definition with extreme precision. Practical to use at home, in a bus or at the red light inside your car, this liner is by far one of the most well-designed products this year. Sixteen shades with multiple effects that intensify the look: – Sparkling: luminous shades infused with delicate glitter. – Mystic: almost black shimmery shades with subtle reflections. – Matte: pure and intense matte shades.

Its formula, with exceptional comfort and softness enriched with Rosehip oil, Bisabolol of natural origin, and Vitamin E acetate, takes care of the eyelids’ delicate skin. Only the Matte formula may be used along the waterline. This formula stands up to all tests: rain, humidity, heat, tears, exertion, sweat or sebum.

Sisley Phyto-Teint Nude Water Infused Second Skin Foundation

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Because September is the complexion month, we cannot finish this article without talking about this little wonder by Sisley. Here is the new Sisley Phyto-Teint Nude Water Infused Second Skin Foundation. This Fluid care foundation brings an ultra-natural complexion, hydrated and energized skin. Imperceptible but perfect. This new product brings a lot of light and an even complexion while transparent. The result is immediately perceived. The complexion is sublimated and subtly satiny. The skin texture is smooth and plumped. Some small irregularities are also blurred. Day after day, the “Vita-Light” complex works to boost radiance, improve vitality and energy of the skin.

The texture is key. This one is fluid, fresh and light. It offers a bare skin sensation, “nude”, almost imperceptible finish with a very light coverage effect. Sisley has developed a range of 16 natural and luminous shades for all skin tones, from light to dark skin.

Let’s also highlight the fact that Sisley has created a new and easy classification that should help you navigate across the different shades:

  • C for Cool/Cold (pink undertones)
  • N for Neutral (mix of pink and golden undertones)
  • W for Warm (golden undertones)

When listening to Damian Garozzo, Make-Up Artist at Sisley, he explains that in addition to being imperceptible on the skin, this new generation of Foundation products is a real treat, which gives a sublime radiance to the skin. He thinks the texture is very fluid, fresh and surprising for a true pleasure when applying.

In conclusion, you will love taking good care of yourself after enjoying your summer holidays. Enjoy your own beauty.

José Amorim
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Claude Meylan New Tortue Lady Editions – Baselworld 2021

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Baselworld 2021 took place in Geneva this year, and it was the perfect occasion to discover new Swiss watch novelties. One of my preferred brands is CLAUDE MEYLAN. When you think they have already invented everything, the Vallée de Joux watchmaker always has a new card to play. Expert in the savvy art of skeletonisation, CLAUDE MEYLAN is a true sculptor of the time(piece). This “less-is-more” art requires an extreme mastery of watchmaking because every element plays a crucial role either in the watch design or in the watch’s functionality (most of the time… both). This shows the endless possibilities of CLAUDE MEYLAN’s creativity.

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The Art of the Skeleton is pushed to new horizons. CLAUDE MEYLAN likes to present new shapes and harmonies on bridges, wheels and trains to express a new vision of time while establishing a new art of sculpted pieces.

Generations succeed one another and perpetuate the passion of the movements, the fine watchmaking and the most minute detail. Two attractive models for ladies were revealed:
The Tortue Lady Soleillée and the Tortue Lady Clous de Paris.

Claude Meylan Tortue Lady: A Unique Design!

The Tortue Lady design is a beautiful and harmonious design for a woman’s watch. Its architecture associates the Yin of its Tortue case and the Yang of its automatic movement. The mechanism is partially revealed. Sober and elegant, a soft curve reveals the balance wheel and the anchor; they give the rhythm while the mass oscillates and is animated at leisure.

The striking element of this watch is for sure its caliber. This exclusive calibre is completely redesigned and recreated in-house and contains elements of the very robust and reliable ETA 2671 movement. CLAUDE MEYLAN has listened to their female customers looking for a mechanical watch in which a certain animation would amaze them.

It is an exquisite watch. True to CLAUDE MEYLAN’s know-how, you can admire a soft and sensual curve running from 11 o’clock down to 4 o’clock and partially reveals the elements of such a beautiful watch. The weight reversed and positioned at 6 o’clock oscillates and moves with its lucky owner’s wrist movements.

CLAUDE MEYLAN Tortue Lady Soleillée

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With its modern beauty, this new self-winding movement sets the tone for the dial and bridge at 3 o’clock. The dial is minimalistic and polished, allowing for easy time reading, while the beautifully adorned bridge at 3 o’clock emphasizes the sensuous side of this small watchmaking gem.

The mass is beautifully stamped and animated in a lively and whimsical manner, with the same guilloche appearance as the bridge. The polished and satin-finished blued dauphine hour and minute hands contribute to the fast reading of the time.

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With its multiple-choice of materials (herein turquoise leather), the bracelet gives the final touch to this timepiece. The pin buckle that equips it allows the discovery of this new mechanism.

CLAUDE MEYLAN Tortue Lady Clous De Paris

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Positioned at noon and mirroring the weight, the guilloche dial features dauphine hands. Polished and satin-finished on both sides, they allow for easy reading of the time. The sparkling red second’s hand echoes the carmine red of the 12 o’clock position. The sensual bridge at 3 o’clock matches the dial and completes the decoration of the mechanism.

The weight is adorned with “Clous de Paris“, which gives it an exceptional sparkle when it comes to life. Since the 18th century, this ornamental method has been employed to enhance the look of metal objects, particularly watch dials and rotors, and was originally referred to in English as “hobnail pattern.” It is a method in which a sequence of delicately engraved crossing lines is formed by hand with a burin or by engine turning, resulting in a Clous de Paris design or, in certain circumstances, a more complicated Guilloche motif.

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The bracelet, which comes in a variety of materials (here, technical satin), adds to the beauty of this new time sculpture. The pin buckle that comes with it makes it easier to find the bridge and the cutouts on the rear of the new mechanism.

This year, CLAUDE MEYLAN brings exclusive designs to its female collection and for sure you will be seduced by the exquisite lines of the Tortue Lady line and the outstanding elements of these two specific models.

Arsène Wargas

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