HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP - TROUBLE WITH BRITTLE NAILS

Health and Beauty Tip -- Trouble with Brittle Nails
If your nails are brittle, you may not be getting enough calcium. Make sure you get plenty in your diet, both in the food you eat, as well as vitamins if necessary. Also, check the labels on your scented or perfumed hand lotions -- these tend to contain alcohol, and can make brittle nails worse.

BEAUTY TIP - AVOID STATIC CLING

To fight off static cling, keep a dryer sheet in your purse and rub it on the underside of your skirt or pantyhose.
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP - EATING OUT ON A DIET

You can still control what you eat when you go out to dinner. Drink a glass of skim milk before you leave home to curb your appetite a bit, and have a healthy meal in mind before you get there -- knowing what you want will ensure that you avoid looking at the menu and being tempted. Ask for oil and vinegar or the house vinaigrette on your salad (and use sparingly), and remember -- sharing a dessert doesn't count as skipping!

HEALTH AND BEAUTY TIP - WAYS TO GAUGE WEIGHT LOSS

Don't obsess over weight -- pick something such as waist measurement or dress size to chart your progress. A great way to do this is to pick two outfits: one that fits perfectly at the start of your diet, and one that's too tight. Try them both on every four weeks to get a real feel for how you're doing.

BEAUTY TIP - CREAM FOUNDATIONS

For a healthy glow, use gel or cream blushes instead of powder in a rosy pink. These are more transparent and blend smoothly. Apply it to the apples of your cheeks and blend up towards the eyes for a natural look.

BEAUTY TIP - TREATING OILY SKIN

If you feel like your skin is too oily and you need toner, apply it to the T-zone, then rinse it off. Leaving it can make your skin too dry. Every three days or so, you can also use a clay mask to absorb excess oil.

BEAUTY TIP - CLOTHES FOR PETITE WOMEN

Slim lines and narrow belts are very flattering to petite women. Soft, flowy fabrics are also a plus, so long as they fit well. Try to avoid overpowering prints -- they should be subtle.