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By admin • March 12th, 2010

She is no doubt the queen of Hollywood: She bedazzled people with her incredible vocals; she captured many hearts and souls of people with her mind blowing performances; she also had people watching her every move as she constantly worked on her image and kept bringing about changes frequently.
Therefore it should come as no surprise [...]

Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu sashayed on the ramp in a yellow and beige sari at the inaugural show of the Lakme Fashion Week here Friday for her close friend and designer Rocky S.
The actress, who is mostly seen in bright and happy colours was a bit apprehensive about wearing the dull hue but Rocky took [...]

hair rebonding gives you silky, super straight hair, the way the girls in hair commercials look, and the way Jennifer Lopez and Faye Wong look, but it can also leave you hairless.
In one of the case study, a 14-year-old girl had big clumps of hair falling off in the shower a year following the process. [...]

Food cravings mean that the body has its signals mixed up. When we are exhausted or blue, we have low blood sugar and/or low serotonin, and the body signals the brain that it needs a pick-me-up. This signal causes a sugar craving or carbohydrate craving. Why do we crave for food?
There are three basic factors [...]

Fashion is a global language. But what would a veil say to us if it could speak?
The buzz words right now could be “respect with style”.Internationally famous designers and the desire of Muslim women to be fashion-conscious yet maintain the dignity afforded by traditional dress are driving a fascinating and significant cultural transformation.
Islam has at [...]

Women tend to have more body fat than men—about five percent more. By nature, a woman’s body is developed to protect her and a potential fetus. As a result, women have more enzymes for storing fat and fewer enzymes for burning fat. Additionally, the estrogen women have activates fat storing enzymes and causes them to [...]

Watches are must have accessory this season and in Pakistani fashion they are becoming a major part.
Watch can be fashionable! Pakistani fashion for watches has a pretty short history. For a long period of time models of watches were designed exclusively by watch companies who produced them. However, about 20 years ago Pakistani fashion has [...]

A year-long clinical trial by Penn State researchers shows that diets focusing on foods that are low in calorie density can promote healthy weight loss while helping people to control hunger.
The calorie density (or energy density) of a food is a measurement of the average calories per weight (gram or ounce) of that food. Foods [...]

Weddings have always been women’s favorite excuse for reckless spending and this year’s bridal fashion trends in dresses do not disappoint.One of the most dominant themes is winter in all its romantic connotations: ’snowflakes’ made of diamonds and crystals embellished many of the dresses in bridal fashion trends and also in the celebrities fashion trends, [...]

The formula for successful weight loss is deceptively simple. To lose weight you must burn off more energy than you take in from food. You will lose one pound of body fat every time you eat 3500 fewer calories than your body burns off. To achieve this, you don’t need to know the exact amount [...]

A low-fat, plant-based diet is more effective at helping women lose weight and improving insulin sensitivity than an omnivorous diet, shows a new study appearing in the September issue of The American Journal of Medicine.
Scientific studies show that obesity and overweight are far less prevalent in populations following a plant-based diet. In a recent study [...]

With spring already in tow, we’re seeing a lot of new and different styles gracing the covers of magazines, the catwalks and of course, the streets. So here are the top 10 spring fashion trends to watch out for this year!1. Asymmetrical Tops and Dresses
Everyone looks great and asymmetrically cut garments, so I was excited [...]

Some of us, even those who remain active and eat right, find that we gain unwanted weight as we age. What may be missing is adequate sleep.
Not sleeping enough seems to be associated with metabolic changes that can lead to overeating and obesity. Studies where sleep restriction in the laboratory was done, subjects tended to [...]

Bare backs, plunging necklines and high-cut hems. Western media recently reported that the bold statements made by Pakistan’s fashionistas at Lahore Fashion Week demonstrated how designers were rejecting conservative dress in the South Asian nation.
But the country’s top designers and models say that last week’s four-day fashion extravaganza wasn’t about defying extremism.
“I won’t go as [...]

It’s time to revamp your wardrobe as spring is fast approaching and we all need a little pick-me-up. Now, that doesn’t mean you have to blow your entire savings on your spring wardrobe, but just make sure you invest in good, quality jeans as they’ll last you for years to come. And once you find [...]

Holidays provide a good excuse for overindulgence for more than a 60 day period of time to many women. A new study conducted by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that extra weight gained during the holidays accumulates through the years and may be a major contributor to obesity in later life.
Many of these [...]

It’s one of the richest vegetarian sources of protein, and a complete one. This nutritional powerhouse is not only delicious, but so versatile that it can stand in for a post workout snack or star in a stir-fry supper. Below, simple ways to incorporate tofu into everyday meals.
Want to eat more soy, Think tofu. don’t [...]

If you’re one of the millions of people out there that is gaga over leggings, you’re in luck because this season they’re hotter than ever and they pretty much go with anything. Not only that, but they also come in tons of different colors and fabrics.Wear Leggings With a Micromini
If you have a micromini that [...]

BENEFICIAL FOODS
Foods that are low in fat and release energy into the  bloodstream slowly and steadily are the most useful for obese people trying to lose weight.
Lean beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, and white fish are all good sources of protein that do not supply large amounts of fat.  These foods can be alternated with [...]

We can’t all wear the same style swimsuits because unfortunately, we all have different shaped bodies. And as much as I would love to pull off some sexy, exotic swimsuits I see on the runways, I have to come to terms that I am not that tall, nor that skinny – so I have to [...]

People tackle weight loss in ways that suit their lifestyles.  But the safest and best way to shift excess pounds is to combine regular exercise with a balanced calorie-controlled diet.  What you eat when you are trying to take off weight should not be that different from a normal eating plan-except for the amount you [...]

Finally we can shed our winter clothes and put on something a little lighter because the heat wave is upon us and we need stuff to keep us cool! So this spring and summer there is no better way to keep cool than with a maxi dress.
Now the maxi dress looks amazing on tall silhouettes [...]

To help people contend with this environment, AICR has issued a new brochure entitled, Don’t Let It Happen. The brochure advises slender people to set a limit on weight gain by mentally adding 11 lbs. (5 Kg.) to their current weight. They should commit themselves to stay within that limit.
When people see their weight moving [...]

Rompers can be a little hard to pull off, but not to worry, there are rompers out there for each and every single body type. So whether you’re curvier, or you’re in need of some extra curves, these rompers will fit your every need.1. For the Curvy Girl
If you’ve got curves; flaunt them! This adorable [...]

There are two forms of sugar in the food we eat. There are naturally occurring sugars in fruits and dairy products and there are added sugars in many processed foods. Aspartame, an artificial sweetener is the technical name for the brand names, NutraSweet, Equal, Spoonful, and Equal-Measure. It is made up of three chemicals: Aspartic [...]

Fall is slowly approaching, and with winter right on its heel, there will be some changes that we will need to make. One of the most important things that you can do to help not only your closet, but yourself is to throw out that shoulder bag.
Okay, maybe you don’t necessarily have to throw it [...]

Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for many vital organs, including the brain, central nervous system and kidneys. The digestive system breaks down carbohydrates into glucose and the pancreas secretes a hormone called insulin to help the glucose migrate from the blood into the cells.
The fact that carbohydrate cause weight gain is misleading. Weight gain [...]

This spring, make a bold fashion statement with the hottest shoes. These babies look great with anything from skinny jeans, flirty skirts, and beautiful sun dresses. Just make sure that whatever foot wear you pick, it matches with your outfit.
When trying to pick the best pair of shoes for your outfit, remember that it has [...]

It has been proved now and again  that being overweight puts you at greater risk for many serious health problems such as high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, diabetes and gall bladder disease. In fact, losing weight is part of the initial treatment for some of these conditions.
However, having a few extra pounds later in [...]

So I was browsing through some magazines and sites, and found that menswear for women is in…a style which we’ve also seen make headways a few years ago. But I’m not sure it’s a trend I’d like to try…whatsoever.
I mean some of the pieces they show are a little too masculine and why in the [...]

Putting on weight,  is mainly due to result of  heredity or a change in our lifestyle that is conducive to storing energy (calories) in the form of fat tissue or heredity. These changes can include moving from an active lifestyle to a more sedentary one, changes in diet, increased consumption of fats, sugars and other [...]

Neon has made a comeback this year, as we’ve seen in on plenty of runways, and fortunately, it doesn’t remind us of the 80s too much. When I think of neon, it definitely brings me back to the 80s and early 90s…and I can’t say I loved the style. But this year, neon is a [...]

There are herbs you can add to your diet as supplements, teas, and foods that will help your weight loss program go smoothly. Besides, there are several herbs which contain sympathomimetics and xanthine compounds synergistically increase the body’s basal metabolic rate to increase the burning of calories and fat, act as mild stimulants, and suppress [...]