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Blowing into your hands to check your breath doesn't really do any good. Try this: lick the back of your hand and let it dry. Provided you haven't used any heavily-scented soap, this will let you know exactly how your breath smells.

I have always felt that the moment when first you wake up in the morning is the most wonderful of the twenty-four hours.

Don't throw away the perfume strips from magazines. Find one you think you might like, and put it in your purse. You'll have a chance to find out if you like the perfume, and it's also an easy way to give your purse a nice scent.

It should be a very happy marriage --- they are both so much in love with him.

A lot of pregnant women worry about getting their hair colored, but medical experts agree it's safe after the first trimester. Use highlights rather than full color, though, as it's best to keep as few chemicals from touching your skin as possible.

Some people say that cats are sneaky, evil, and cruel. True, and they have many other fine qualities as well.

If you like that "squeaky clean" feeling you get after you wash your face, you might want to rethink your washing regimen. That feeling isn't clean skin, but dry skin. Your skin should feel soft, not dry and tight, or else you may be dehydrating your skin.

Ended up with a shade of lipstick you don't like? Don't throw it away -- blend it with one of your favorites. Blending several shades of lipstick is very trendy right now, especially when you layer matte and shimmering colors. It's also a great way to find a custom shade that suits you.

Creativity is a drug I cannot live without.

Make sure your makeup brushes and tools are always clean -- it ensures maximum performance and reduces the likeliness of blemishes. First, hold them under warm, running water (soaking them may loosen the glue that holds them together). Using the soap of your choice, lather them up and rub gently to remove makeup and dirt. Rinse out all the ...Read more

Books...are like lobster shells, we surround ourselves with 'em, then we grow out of 'em and leave 'em behind, as evidence of our earlier stages of development.

You may love your favorite perfume or cologne, but take co-workers and friends into account! Others may not share your taste, and some people are genuinely allergic to perfume -- it can bring on headaches and asthma attacks in some people. Use perfume sparingly. Not only will your friends thank you, but just about any scent is better when ...Read more

Who would ever think that so much went on in the soul of a young girl?

To counteract the rough treatment your hands get every day, scrub them with a facial exfoliater once a week.

All marriages are happy. It's trying to live together afterwards that causes all the problems.

Use a facial powder four shades darker than your natural skin tone and apply just under the cheekbones to make them appear higher.

To be a saint does not exclude fine dresses nor a beautiful house.

To make your nose look narrower, brush a bit of dark matte blush or bronzing powder on either side.

Experience: A comb life gives you after you lose your hair.