Health, Fashion, Parenting and Women Related Issues

So you are thinking about buying womens tops to gift to someone? I am sure you must have heard that it is not easy to get the perfect tops for the ladies because they are quite picky when it comes to the clothes that they wear but believe me, it is not that difficult either. You just have to learn some of the basic things before you head towards the stores to look for the womens tops. In this piece of writing, we are going to talk about some of the tips that can be of great help to you when you are shopping for womens tops.

The retail store is the first place where you should go when you are looking for womens tops. You will find plenty of womens tops when you visit any retail store chain and perhaps the most common type of tops that most retailers sell are tees or t-shirts. If you are thinking about getting some womens tops for someone then you first have to determine the type of t-shirt that this person likes to wear. Does she have a favorite color? What about the style of the tops? Does she have a favorite style or design? You need to consider all these factors when you are out to get womens tops for someone. Read more

One woman’s skin-care routine is another’s beauty ritual.

American women tend to see skin care from a clinical point of view, while French women often consider their time at the vanity in their toilette as a pleasurable part of their day, says Beth DiNardo, general manager of Darphin US, the American branch of the Paris-based cosmetics company.

“In the American culture, there is a focus on skin care to prevent the negatives,” she says, “whereas in French culture, skin care is a ritual that should be an enjoyable and positive part of the day.”

DiNardo’s suggestions on developing a French-style ritual:

•Use cleansing milks instead of soap or other drying cleansers. “French women love rich, creamy cleansers,” she says.

•Toning is a step that French women do not skip. Every French woman has a toner — which is supposed to remove residual oil or dirt — in her skin care lineup, according to DiNardo.

•Use aromatic oils. French women have long believed in the power of oils to nourish the skin, and the aromatics add to the pleasure.

•Take the time to inhale the aromas and warm the oil in the hands before application.

Your mouth is full of germs. Many belong there, but some, like plaque, can be harmful. This sticky bacteria forms on your teeth shortly after you eat, producing acids that can cause decay and toxins that can lead to gum disease, which you definitely want to avoid. A recent study found that men with advanced gum disease had four times greater risk for heart troubles and stroke than men with healthy teeth and gums.

The good news is that you can take steps to stop plaque and other oral invaders. Start with these three.

1. Take two
How long does it take you to brush your teeth? Try timing yourself. For most people, it takes about half a minute, which just isn’t long enough. In fact, how much time you spend cleaning your teeth is just as important as how often you do it. Dentists generally recommend brushing for 3 to 4 minutes, but 2 minutes will do the trick. Break it into four 30-second sections: top fronts; top backs; bottom fronts; and bottom backs. Hint: Electric toothbrushes can help extend brushing sessions because they run for a set amount of time. Read more

Hong Kong Watches Parainfluenza Outbreak In Child Care Center

The Centre for Health Protection of the Hong Kong Department of Health urged members of the public and management of institutions to take preventive measures against influenza-like illness (ILI) by observing strict environmental and personal hygiene.

The appeal was made following CHP’s investigation into a report of parainfluenza outbreak in a child care centre, affecting a total of 18 children.

The centre concerned is SKH St. Thomas’ Child Care Centre in Shek Kip Mei, which had been closed earlier to avoid the spread of human swine influenza (Influenza A H1N1)in the centre. Yet, the centre still provided day care service to around 60 children who are in need.

The affected comprised 12 males and six females, aged between five months and three years. Read more

The scarf — and finding a chic way to wear it — is emblematic of French fashion. It’s a major style statement, yet great care is taken to make it appear that wearing a scarf is effortless, a last-minute addition.

American women tend to be more fearful of scarves and fuss over them. That’s their first mistake, says Robin Adelman, director of the main floor at Hermes’ Madison Avenue store in Manhattan.

She offers simple directions, beginning with the French-style fold:

Using a square scarf, lay it out flat, then bring two opposite corners to the center, creating two triangles on the surface. Fold each triangle in half, then in half again at the center line, essentially folding the scarf into one-eighth of its original width.

There should be a sharp point at each end.

From there, you can tie around the neck in a slip knot around your finger, wrap it around the neck and tie the points in the back for a turtleneck effect, use it to line the edge of a V-neck top, or use it as a belt around the waist.

“There is no ‘do’ and ‘don’t’ for knots,” says Adelman. “You might make a great knot one day and never be able to repeat it, but enjoy it for that day

“Simplest is often the way to go.”

Americans tend to fold their scarves into a triangle at the offset, then place the triangle point facing downward on the back and tie a simple knot in the front — and there’s nothing wrong with wearing it that way, Adelman says. That same fold also works as a kerchief around the head a la Grace Kelly, she notes.

There are so many ways to wear scarves, including skirts (using at least two), tops and bolero-style jackets, Adelman says, that you can get away with wearing the same outfit much more often and no one will be the wiser.