Beauty Tips, Trends & Treatments

 Art for Arts Sake?

Dear reader, before i begin my tirade of self assured blathering i would ask you to hold this question in your mind before you let your eyes scan further across the pre-mentioned text. What is Beauty? By which i mean what is it to you personally and also what is it to society? How do we view and value it?

Beauty for no sake except its own is the only form worth pursuing, when beauty has a dual purpose it detracts form itself, let me explain further as i realize i have launched into my thoughts without taking the time to go into detail. If a beautiful object such as a painting or sculpture or a fine building has a primary or secondary function other than to be beautiful it ceases to be so, and thus falls into the well worn trap of being merely practical.

Many people suppose that all beauty can have a purpose, A flower is comely to attract bees, as is a female to attract males at first glance it would well seem that every natural beauty has a purpose or a side agenda which was in place firstly thus leading to the need for a form of beauty, and so mankind emulates his perceived surroundings and assigns all beauty a sub-task for which its beauty is just the mode of delivery for its purpose or job. If this is deemed to be true then beauty must have no value in itself and therefore cannot truly be beautiful. Man finds it almost impossible to create something of beauty without attaching to it a subtle meaning or silent message. The human race feels lost and shudders to think of a purposeless universe twirling and pulsating in all its perfect majesty for no other reason than IT IS. A good example is Mona Lisa’s smile by which i mean the painting not the much later but also very brilliant movie, Back to the painting of the Mona Lisa, most of us rather than look upon it and say to ourselves she is as she is, we look for a hidden meaning in that most beautiful smile, a hint of sadness? a glint of buried despair perhaps?

Mans natural love of creating beauty is governed and oppressed by this need for functionality, a grand cathedral cannot be built for its own sake, it must always be in homage to a god or gods or idol, we view the beauty of women as the same in homage to another whether man or woman but hardly ever for its own sake. Monuments of old are scrutinized until a reason, any reason is found for the creation of something of beauty for why would man create beauty unless it had a hidden meaning? was symbolic? a purpose? and so man has limited itself to what it can create it has to represent an existing symbol, theology, mode of thought, house of power or cultural identity.

when will man ever create beauty for only itself to be beautiful free from the mental block and conditioning, to put the depths and intricacies of our minds and souls into physical matter without the constraint of needing to represent or be symbolic or give a message. We have sadly lost many fantastic and sublime minds to this mode of thought for example Bernini the great sculptor himself who most agree is a maker of beauty and pure emotion translated into delicate marble was still for all his skill restricted by this when he began a work he always started with a theme or thought such as pain, anguish, ecstasy, or a person or event, but never did he simply start with one word to guide his hand, beauty, his works are alas only a shadow of his emotional strength they are the hollow shell of the beauty he could have produced if free within himself, it is the same for many young women today in a different sense but no less true.

Many misguided young women nowadays shape there beauty to societies current perceptions of it or to the opposite sexes proscribed ideas about modern beauty sadly almost never does she view it through her own self effectively becoming a mere social mirror again a brief fluttering reflection in the flickering lights of what her true beauty is. Many advocate isolation to obtain a true understanding and eye for beauty, there is great value in this as being isolated you have no need of mirroring or projecting the thoughts of others such as the media or the fashion houses into your concepts this is why many monks and saints favoured hermitage it was much easier they found to connect with the pure spiritual beauty of god free from  expectations or dogmatic notions. 

All great people who create beauty have no sub task for example. Two women Cleopatra and Marilyn Monroe, Cleopatra who is know to have been in spirit and body very beautiful is often viewed as ugly and immoral due to the fact that she used her beauty as a mere political tool, while Marilyn Monroe who once proclaimed she didn’t wish to be rich or famous just wonderful is for all her imperfections and so called dubious morals viewed as almost saint like as beauty personified. Showing that the only way to create something truly beautiful is to set out to do that and nothing but.

Anything else is a pointless endeavour a waste of many a magnificent mind and always ends in failure by being a shadow of what it could be. Let us embrace beauty for what it is there would be no limit to what wonders we could achieve.

Thank you for taking the time to wade through this article any comments whether for or against would be most welcome.

When it comes to competing in and winning beauty pageants, one important step that cannot be overlooked is your style of pageant hair. Unlike your body structure, natural physical characteristics, or inherent personality your hair is one of the easiest qualities that you can change. You can easily change hair color, length, style, or go from curly to straight without much effort. However, if you change your hair too much, you run the risk of damaging it. Dry, frizzy, or over processed hair is not going to win you your next crown, therefore it is vitally important that you care for your hair properly and choose pageant hair styles that are not only complimentary, but are gentle to your hair as well.

One of the first resolutions that you should make is to never color or perm your hair yourself. Always leave these steps to a professional. Commercials, print ads, and even local sales people may try to sell you on the idea of highlighting or adding low lights to your hair at home, but these procedures do require an expert who has a license. You can ruin your hair as well as your chances simply by coloring or perming your hair at home, so always leave the chemicals in the hands of professionals.

You may also discover that the hairstyle that works best for you is one that compliments your natural hair texture as well as face shape. If you decide to make a complete color change, such as going from brunette to blonde, then you may want to seek the advice of a hair colorist. You can schedule a consultation where the colorist will look at your hair and discuss the toll that such a color change may mean to the condition of your hair. Beauty pageants are a serious commitment, and you will need to commit to maintaining your hair color throughout the entire competition. Roots or new growth will look dreadful, so it is wise to find a hair colorist that you trust and feel absolutely comfortable with.

If you are looking for pageant hairstyles to wear throughout the competition a great place to start is by watching videos of past pageants. Be sure to take special notice of the hairstyles worn by the winner and the runner-ups. However, take into consideration the contestant’s face shape because a winning hairstyle on an oval shaped face may not look as dazzling on a woman with a heart shape faced. Always tailor your hairstyle for your particular facial shape and bone structure. Again, discussing these options with your hairstylist is an excellent way to determine what styles accentuate your best features.

If you are considering adding clips or decorative accessories to your hair be conscientious of how these items will look with your gown as well as other jewelry pieces. It is always better to choose accessories in a conservative manner then to over use them. You can always ask the advice of your hair stylist as well as beauty pageant trainer before deciding on additional hairpieces or accessories to wear.

Gradually with time and technology, the days of video games at arcades are not only fading but also almost facing extinction. And taking over the rule is none other than the most sought after and established free online flash and shockwave games! In fact, online games are being perceived as the future of the interactive entertainment industry.

If you talk to an owner of a game arcade these days, he will tell you that the business is not as lucrative as it used to be. The glamorous flashy image of the game arcades are being largely outcast by the more easily accessible and much cheaper free online games based on flash and shockwave.

The bright and colorful game arcades boasting of beautiful display of flash games in different colors and shapes, outshining each other in their visual appeal, are losing their place and giving way to the online game mania extensively because people are living a hectic and tight schedule. They prefer entertainment at home, especially if it means wider options of games, flexibility of schedule and the expenses reduced to merely Internet and electricity bill.

The prospects of excitement and entertainment offered by game parlors or game arcades cannot be denied. Those who have experienced it can only cherish the fun of collecting money as children to play a game at the arcade or enjoying a game at the arcade as a couple while out on a date. The flash games are enchanting and unfailingly hypnotize as if, into trying them out or at least watch other players play them. They bring alive a superficial impression of any location or environment or situation so vividly that it inspires awe and holds you hooked on.

However, the flash games at game parlors or arcades have their own limitations. First and foremost, you cannot enjoy one or more games incessantly at the very instance of will. Then you cannot switch between games, play game after game for hours together and no money constraint to worry about or no waiting for your turn or no saturation of pocket money after the end of the day.

Can you imagine yourself playing at a game arcade right away after getting out of bed in your night pyjamas? Can you think of playing as well as, in between attending to household chores at a game parlor? Of course not! But you can do all that and more with an Internet connection at home, connecting you to a free online games website!

The flash games are as effective on a personal computer’s monitor as it is at a game parlor. The online games also bring you under an impression of being at a huge Hollywood show or a grand casino in Las Vegas. What’s more, you can try out many games one by one without any charge or waiting. You can download your favorite games or play them online, as per your own discretion and comfort. Besides, you get to play more variety of games than a regular game arcade can offer.

In fact, the flash and shockwave based games available online are so intriguing and enthralling that people feel hooked on to their computers and end up staying indoors the whole day. Some people enjoy these games so much that they end up being addicts, as you can find them glued up with their personal computers during odd hours as well.

Like other famous celebrities venturing into the fashion industry, Ashton Kutcher, who recently tapped into “The Ultimate Social Experiment” on Beauty and the Geek, has just joined the bandwagon of celebrity fashionistas. Harper’s Bazaar magazine’s September issue features the young actor providing some tips for women on how to dress up and how to make their significant others feel good.

Kutcher is no fashion god, however, he and his wife, 44-year-old Demi Moore has made it into Vanity Fair’s best dressed list this year.

“Guys don’t like to be told they look nice, pretty, or cute or that they clean up well,” the 29-year old Kutcher revealed. “We want to feel dirty, rugged, and, most important, that you feel safe when you are in our company. So when your guy finally tries on something that you like, tell him that he looks like James Bond or Tony Montana. Feel free to be even more vague than that: ‘Wow, that suit makes you look like that hot football player!’”

“Trust me, say any of this and you won’t be able to get him to take the damn suit off,” he added. “Before you know it, he’ll be wearing an Armani tux to league night at the bowling alley.”

Kutcher also gave out some advice for women regarding their clothing and style, saying that simplicity is very important and that they should pick the right pieces to exude a refined and chic look.

“You never want people to notice your accessories… In this same way, your man should not upstage you. He is there to highlight you,” the Beauty and the Geek creator said. “Make sure the look isn’t too matchy-matchy… Your best bet is to match the man gear to that great new Balenciaga bag that you’re planning to carry. If your bag works with your outfit, so will he.”

Kutcher has had a number of shows up his sleeve, including Punk’d and The Real Wedding Crashers aside from Beauty and the Geek. As for his acting stints, he has appeared on That 70’s Show, where he played Michael Kelso from 1998 to 2005.

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Don’t you feel a little jealous when you look at photos taken by someone else and they look incredibly good, while yours are almost always bad? Some amateur photographers feel that everyone can take a great picture except for them. The fact is that taking good photos is not something you just have, but something you learn. Even a basic digital camera can take beautiful portraits if you learn a few simple techniques and keep them in mind each time you take a new photo. Here are some of the most common techniques you can use.

Select the appropriate settings. All cameras come with many features, but a lot of people never use them. For example, most of them have a built-in portrait mode which can really help when photographing faces. To enable this feature, turn the dial button to the head icon on the screen. What this option does is affect the field depth so that you can take a sharp photo of the person’s face while blurring out the other stuff in the background. In order to get an even better image, you can further blur the background. This can be done by zooming the lens of your camera all the way in. Now the subject of your photo will be even more in focus, while the background will be more blurred. Optical zoom is better than digital zoom, so what you need to do is turn off the digital one and use only the optical.

Another thing you can do is adjusting the flash settings. If you have them on automatic mode, your camera will only flash in dark environments. You should use the flash all the time because it softens the background and give a special light to the person’s eyes. Your camera has a setting that allows you to always use flash. Check the manufacturer’s manual to see how you can find it.

Lighting is another very important factor for taking good photos. If you do not have professional studio lights, take pictures outside. Natural light is much better than the artificial one and it doesn’t necessarily have to be a sunny day. If you’re outside, tell the person you are photographing to sit so that the sunlight comes from behind and to one side. If the subject is facing the sun, there will be shadows on the face. If the sun is directly behind the subject, the light will get in the lens of your camera and you will get the best effects. Depending on your possibilities, take the photo early in the morning or in the late afternoon as you will get the best light. The sun is lower upon the sky and you will have a more indirect and warmer light.

Now it’s time to learn a few things about composition and shooting. Your photo should be framed so that it includes only the person’s head and maybe shoulders. The closer you get to the subject, the better the results and photos that include only a small portion of the background are generally neater. Don’t forget to zoom in as much as you can before composing the photo. By now you should be ready to take the picture. Press the button only half way down to enable the auto focus and adjust functions of the camera. Let the person you’re photographing relax and smile in a natural way and take the shot when they’re almost unaware.

The real secret is taking a lot of pictures. This is something even the most experienced photographs do. Then they look through them and pick the best. Remember you’re using a digital camera, so you don’t have to worry about film. In the end you can delete the pictures you don’t like and only keep the ones you are proud of.

Every girl who enters a beauty pageant has one goal in mind- winning. However, no matter how beautiful or talented each contestant is, there can only be one winner. So, you may be asking yourself the number one question. What can I do to win a beauty pageant? To begin with, if you want to win a beauty pageant you will have to do your research and prepare for hard work.

Just being a beautiful girl is not going to make you a winner. In fact, beauty pageants consist of more events then simple appearance alone. You must be prepared to present yourself as an eloquent and intelligent speaker, you must be poised, dignified, and showcase your talent with expertise. All of this requires hard work, determination, and taking the time to research each beauty pageants rules as well as their history.

One of the most important steps that you can take to ensure that you win is to hire a beauty pageant coach. Studies have shown that the majority of beauty pageant winners have coaches. Coaches are privy to information regarding simple things that the judges are looking for. The pageant contestant may inadvertently ignore these simple things. For example, ensuring that you have the proper model stance can be the difference between first place and runner up. Most beauty pageant winners are the first to admit that their coaches played a vital role in their success.

Training hard is essential to ensuring that you win your next beauty pageant. You will need to practice your public speaking skills, your specific talent, your walk, modeling stance, as well as work on your smile, hair and makeup. It is a good idea to study videotapes of previous winners of the beauty pageants that you are competing in. This is a great way to see what qualities the judges are looking for in a winner.

You will also need to have an enormous amount of self-discipline. Winning a beauty pageant requires that you are disciplined in every aspect of your life. You should consider the beauty pageant as if it were a marathon or an event that you were in training for. Discipline in your sleeping habits, exercise routine, and nutrition are essential to ensuring that you remain in prime condition. Many women have lost their spot as a beauty pageant winner due to overindulgence in food, drinking, and lacking exercise. You must be committed to doing whatever it takes to win your next beauty pageant to see your dream come true.

Make sure that you always behave appropriately and respectfully. This includes how you treat the other contestants, the judges, and the organizers of the contest. If you present yourself as having a horrible, snobby attitude you will find that it will work against you in the long run. Often times, people confuse self-confidence with arrogance. They are definitely two different things. Judges are looking for a woman who exudes grace as well as confidence, but a woman who presents herself as believing that she is better than everyone else and treats other people badly will never be successful.