SURVEY- PUSH-UP BRA IS FASHION'S BEST

LONDON (UPI) -- British clothing store Debenhams' survey of female customers has concluded the push-up bra is the greatest fashion invention of all time.

The high-end store's survey of 3,000 female customers found nearly 20 percent of participants picked the push-up bra over second-place finisher boot-cut jeans, third-place pull-in pants, fourth-place stiletto heels and numerous other clothing items and accessories, The Telegraph reported Friday.

"Push-up bras have become a wardrobe weapon for millions of women across the world," said Debenhams representative Caroline Adams. "I'm not surprised to see it in the top spot. Push-up bras have revolutionized women's lingerie and remain a best-seller in-store."

The list of top fashion breakthroughs also included the classic little black dress, hipster jeans, the miniskirt, the strapless bra, support tights and kitten heels.

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

BEAUTY TIP - APPLYING MASCARA

Tired of your mascara flaking off or smudging? Apply mascara only to your top lashes, then run an eyelash brush through to separate the lashes and avoid clumping and build-up.

BEAUTY TIP - THE RIGHT BLONDE

Looking at going blonde? There's a lot to consider when picking your shade -- like the undertones of your skin. Avoid "matching" colours. For example, if you have yellow undertones, avoid deep gold; if you have pinkish undertones, strawberry shades aren't for you. If you're going it alone, don't try to go more than a couple shades lighter than your current shade. For the perfect dye job, of course, your stylist is the one to consult.

BEAUTY TIP - MINERAL FOR GREASY HAIR

If you have oily hair, use a shampoo that contains zinc. It's okay to condition if you feel you need it -- just don't use it on your roots and scalp.

BEAUTY TIPS FOR YOUR HAIR

Take care of your hair for it is what identifies you. (Brenda A. Ysaguirre)Beauty Tip -- Hair Loss
If you're losing hair prematurely, see your doctor for a thyroid test. Hypothyroidism, which runs in families, can cause "shedding," even at a young age.

Beauty Tip -- Quick Trick for Oily Hair
So you washed your hair this morning, but it's already feeling oily again? Get out those oil-blotting strips you use on your face and give your scalp a quick once-over.

BEAUTY TIP - FULLER HAIR / CABELLO SANO

BEAUTY IS IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER, BUT FEELING BEAUTIFUL IS THE RIGHT OF EACH PERSON. (Brenda A. Ysaguirre)



Hair sets best while it's cooling, and not when it's still hot from curling irons or blow dryers. Instead of applying hairspray right after drying or curling your hair, wait until it has cooled to hold the style longer.

BEAUTY TIP - KEEPING YOUR HANDS SOFT

Keep a jar or tube of hand cream on your desk at work and in your car. This will keep it available to you wherever you go, so you can apply it throughout the day to keep your hands from getting too dry.

BEAUTY TIP - EYELINER ON THE INSIDES?

Should you line the inside rims of your eyes? That depends on whom you listen to. Many beauty experts claim that it's "in" now, but others say it makes your eyes look smaller. It might be better to listen to opthamologists, though -- who warn that lining your eyes this way carries a greater risk of infection.

BEAUTY TIP - WHEN TO BRUSH WET HAIR

Don't start brushing your hair right when you get out of the shower. Get out the majority of the tangles with your fingers first. When your hair is about 80% dry, that's the best time to start. Don't start brushing until your fingers go through your hair easily without hitting tangles.

BEAUTY TIP -- FOUNDATION IN THE "WRONG" COLOUR

If you get foundation in the wrong shade, don't throw it out! Blending a few mismatched colors can help you find just the right shade.

JABONES ANTIBACTERIALES

Beauty Tip -- Antibacterial Soap
Bacteria-killing soaps may seem like a good idea, but they can dry out your skin. Unless you're in an environment where you're in danger of picking up and spreading germs, avoid antibacterial and deodorant soaps.

COMO QUITAR LAS MARCAS DE DEODORANTE DE SU ROPA

Beauty Tip -- Getting Rid of Deodorant Streaks
Tired of those white streaks you get from your deodorant after putting on your shirt? Wipe it away with a cotton sock. Other fabrics work in a pinch, but the weave of a cotton sock does it best. Whatever you do, don't use water -- it only gives the appearance of getting rid of the stain, which will come back later.

LLAMANDO A TODAS MUJERES PARA CONSERVAR MI LIBERTAD DE EXPRESION

A CALL TO ARMS

The unexpected has finally come to past. The day when someone will look me in the face and say on of my blogs is an abuse of my position. People, the last time I checked I lived in a free society in a free world and I was allowed freedom by the blogspot on the internet to voice my opinions and to try to help others to learn. I pray the readers out there will see what I am saying and tell me if there has been anything on these blogs of mine that has misled anyone. I am a teacher by profession and director of the school in which I teach and one I am ashamed of my profession at the moment. You will ask why I am ashamed. My answer is because if a colleague can look me in the face and write on paper that I am abusing my position with the use of these or any of my blogs or website when all I set out to do was to help my students and to give some colour to their little Corozal Town lives, then there is something wrong with the educational system in which I live. Either it will have to go or I will.

This is the why wars begin. People misunderstand things because they are told a lot of rubbish and ideas are pushed into their already packed brain. I urge each and everyone to stop and think before they listen to others. Ask yourself why is this person doing this and what is the hidden agenda? People do things for different reasons. Think. Why would someone who is supposed to be a friend or was a friend at one time, of another person, suddenly turn on him or her?

I will tell you right now if I am told that this entry was wrong to write there will be a lot of changes in Belize very soon. My democratic right as a citizen in a free country must never be taken for granted. I may be a lot of things to different people, but I am a caring, honest teacher and Director. I fight for the right to learn and to have choices that will assist students to become strong men and women of Belize. It was my hope that one day someone out there would see these blogs and want to assist the school or students. THAT WAS MY HOPE. IT IS STILL MY HOPE AND I WILL TRY MY BEST TO SEE SOMETHING POSTIVE IN REGARDS TO THE BLOGS so they are not WRITTEN IN VAIN.

If you asked me why I began the blogs I would have to honestly say because Mr. Abel Lopez Rodriquez showed me how to do them. Abel is a person who sees the good in everything and everyone. I have had to tell him more than once that there are people who are around who are dangerous, conniving and just plain mean. All that sea breeze must be getting to the brain and causing a deficiency called “deception”. Trust me there will be no forgiving from now on.

Write me at http://cccandcjc-ace.blogspot.com and visit my website http://brendaysaguirre.galeon.com and tell me if I am abusing my connections with my school. I am calling on all bloggers to give me a hand on this. Give me the ammunition I need to fight back to save my blogs and myself. Today it is me, but tomorrow it can be YOU.

Thank you,
Brenda A. Ysaguirre
Director, ACE

BEAUTY TIP - FISH HELPS WRINKLES

It turns out omega-3 fatty acids are not only good for your heart, but help reduce and prevent wrinkles. Sugar, on the other hand, does the exact opposite. If you're worried about wrinkles and don't already take fish oil supplements, now would be a great time to start. Alternatively, if you're a fan of salmon, you've got an even better excuse to eat it!

BEAUTY TIP - LIPSTICK COLOR FOR FULLER - lOOKING LIPS

Beauty Tip -- Lipstick Color for Fuller-Looking Lips

For fuller-looking lips, avoid neutral shades -- go for reds. Don't be afraid to go a few shades darker, either.

BEAUTY TIP - CURLING IRON ON CURLY HAIR

If you have naturally-curly hair, you can emphasize it with a curling iron! Wrap about two inches of hair at a time around a medium or large-barrel curling iron, and use some styling mousse as well if you like. The natural curls will hold the wave.

BEAUTY TIP - WARMING UP YOUR EYELINER

Before using an eyeliner pencil, pinch the tip between your fingers for a few seconds to warm it up.

FELIZ DIA INTERNACIONAL DE LAS MUJERES

Today is the day that is set aside for those of us who are proud to be alive and to be WOMEN!

To the women of the world, I want to wish you all the best in your endeavour. Aim for that which will fulfill your minds, your hearts and your being. Remember that while it is good to have others around who can guide you, you must be able to think for yourself and to make the final decision that will impact your life.

We have got to stop the belief that we cannot control our lives. We have got to stop the belief that we are secondary. We have got to want to succeed in life. Only when we accept that we are the masters of our lives and that which is around us, will we have complete peace of mind, heart and being. Think before you do or say. Never rush into answering questions that are of great importance in the work place or in the home. Quick decisions can lead to problems in your personal and business lives.
Live each day as if it was your last. Love each day as if you were seeking fulfillment because tomorrow it could be too late.

Remember that you are the captain of your vessel. Sail your ship into safe habours with love, understanding, peace, and goodwill.

Love Always, Brenda A. Ysaguirre

BEAUTY TIP - WHEN TO DISCARD MAKEUP SPONGES

If your makeup sponge has started to shred at the edges, smell odd, or lose its original shape, it's time to replace it. Washing them regularly with plain soap and allowing them to air-dry helps them last longer, but they should still be replaced on a regular basis.

BEAUTY TIP ON MAKING YOUR LEGS LOOK SLIMMER

The Right Shoes for Looking Slim
Round-toed shoes can make legs look stumpy by breaking the "line" of your leg. Wear shoes with pointed toes -- heels or flats, it doesn't matter -- to create the impression of a longer line (and thus, a longer, slimmer leg).

Fumando durante el Embarazo Afecta los Pobres Mas

Smoking During Pregnancy Hurts Poor Most
LONDON (UPI) -- A British report suggests smoking while pregnant may be less damaging to a fetus than many people have been led to believe.

Emma Tominey, a research assistant at the Center for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics, said the effects are almost negligible if women stop smoking by the fifth month of pregnancy, The Times of London reported Thursday.

Tominey's report, based on data from the U.K. National Child Development Study, said women from the poorest backgrounds suffer from the highest rate of problems because smoking is often combined with unhealthy activities such as poor diet and consumption of alcohol, the newspaper said. The analysis suggested that middle class women suffer almost no damaging effects, even if they smoke throughout the entire pregnancy.

"Not only is it the low-socioeconomic-status mothers who choose to smoke, but they are also the mothers bearing the greatest burden from the smoking,'" Tominey said. "Therefore, any potential solution must offer help to these mothers, to target those with the worst habits and poorest records of child health."

Copyright 2008 by United Press International

HOW BEAUTIFUL WOMEN CONCEAL THEIR BEAUTY

Health and Beauty Tip:
Make sure to use moisturizer before you apply concealer. Concealer can settle into fine lines on dry skin.

Top Tips and Advice: Concealer

1. Brush-on Concealer Beauty emergency? Concealer to the rescue! A brush-on concealer is perfect for any beauty emergency. Concealer hides dark circles, small imperfections, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and signs of fatigue. A pencil-size brush on concealer is quick and convenient. Perfect for touch-ups anywhere.

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2. The Best Concealer Choose a makeup concealer that is lightweight yet creamy. A stick concealer provides direct on-the-spot application. A quality concealer is texture-free, virtually invisible and vitamin-enriched. The best concealer will brighten and lighten dark areas, erase spots and even out skin tones. Quality concealers make skin flaw-free. Most concealers, including under eye concealers, can be used under foundation or on their own. Find a concealer that is water-resistant, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic.

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3. Covering up blemishes To cover minor blemish imperfections start at the foundation level. After you have applied your foundation with a sponge gently tap your sponge over the areas you want covered WITHOUT rubbing the sponge over the area. Then apply powder lightly. This will provide extra coverage where it is needed while still giving an overall blended appearance.

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4. Colored Concealer Generally, concealer color should match your skin tone. A color-correcting makeup concealer in green will offset redness. A yellow concealer will downplay bluish discolorations. A slightly lighter under eye concealer will cover dark circles under the eyes. For birthmarks and scars, the best concealer is thicker, more opaque. Check with your doctor before using concealer on treated or healing areas.

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5. Under Eye Concealer Concealer is indispensable for hiding skin imperfections. If you have sensitive skin, choose a makeup concealer that contains only pure mineral pigment color (no dyes, oils, talcs or starch) Some brands of concealer come with a brush for a softly diffused appearance. If you need concentrated pigment and intense coverage, apply concealer with a wet or dry sponge. The best concealer can be reapplied with no caking or streaking on either damp or dry skin. A neutral shade of undereye concealer helps neutralize the purple/brown tones of bruising, undereye circles and other concealing challenges.

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6. Makeup Concealer Makeup concealer is used to hide spots or discolorations. Most cosmetologists recommend a creamy or stick concealer used under foundation. To apply concealer: dot on and blend gently with a dry wedge sponge or clean finger for seamless coverage. You can also dot some concealer over foundation, before powder, for added coverage. Choose the right color. Without the right color of concealer, you may highlight rather than conceal your trouble spots.

BEAUTY TIP - BEFORE APPLYING CONCEALER

Health and Beauty Tip:
Make sure to use moisturizer before you apply concealer. Concealer can settle into fine lines on dry skin.

Top Tips and Advice: Concealer

1. Brush-on Concealer Beauty emergency? Concealer to the rescue! A brush-on concealer is perfect for any beauty emergency. Concealer hides dark circles, small imperfections, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and signs of fatigue. A pencil-size brush on concealer is quick and convenient. Perfect for touch-ups anywhere.

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2. The Best Concealer Choose a makeup concealer that is lightweight yet creamy. A stick concealer provides direct on-the-spot application. A quality concealer is texture-free, virtually invisible and vitamin-enriched. The best concealer will brighten and lighten dark areas, erase spots and even out skin tones. Quality concealers make skin flaw-free. Most concealers, including under eye concealers, can be used under foundation or on their own. Find a concealer that is water-resistant, fragrance-free and non-comedogenic.

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3. Covering up blemishes To cover minor blemish imperfections start at the foundation level. After you have applied your foundation with a sponge gently tap your sponge over the areas you want covered WITHOUT rubbing the sponge over the area. Then apply powder lightly. This will provide extra coverage where it is needed while still giving an overall blended appearance.

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4. Colored Concealer Generally, concealer color should match your skin tone. A color-correcting makeup concealer in green will offset redness. A yellow concealer will downplay bluish discolorations. A slightly lighter under eye concealer will cover dark circles under the eyes. For birthmarks and scars, the best concealer is thicker, more opaque. Check with your doctor before using concealer on treated or healing areas.

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5. Under Eye Concealer Concealer is indispensable for hiding skin imperfections. If you have sensitive skin, choose a makeup concealer that contains only pure mineral pigment color (no dyes, oils, talcs or starch) Some brands of concealer come with a brush for a softly diffused appearance. If you need concentrated pigment and intense coverage, apply concealer with a wet or dry sponge. The best concealer can be reapplied with no caking or streaking on either damp or dry skin. A neutral shade of undereye concealer helps neutralize the purple/brown tones of bruising, undereye circles and other concealing challenges.

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6. Makeup Concealer Makeup concealer is used to hide spots or discolorations. Most cosmetologists recommend a creamy or stick concealer used under foundation. To apply concealer: dot on and blend gently with a dry wedge sponge or clean finger for seamless coverage. You can also dot some concealer over foundation, before powder, for added coverage. Choose the right color. Without the right color of concealer, you may highlight rather than conceal your trouble spots.

BEAUTY TIP ON FACE WASHING

Washing Your Face at the End of the Day
If you wear makeup, take the time to wash your face twice at night: once to clean off the makeup, and again to cleanse your skin properly. Be gentle, though, and don't overscrub!

AL RESPECTO A LA BELLEZA, DEBES GASTAR TU DINERO EN...

Beauty Tip -- Where to Spend Your Money
When it comes to lipstick, eyeshadow, or powder, go ahead and spend a little more -- these makeup mainstays warrant the extra money. Spend your money there instead of on eyeliner, lip gloss, or fancy mascara.

BEAUTY TIP - USING AN EYELASH CURLER

Never curl your eyelashes while wearing mascara! Make sure your lashes are clean before you start. Heat the curler with a blow dryer for five seconds. After checking to make sure it's not too hot, clamp it at the very base of the roots and hold for 10-30 seconds. Repeat on the other side -- you don't need to curl your bottom lashes.