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In Mona Simpson’s euology for her brother, Steve Jobs, she says that beauty was Steve’s highest value. Not into gimmicks or trends, his philosophy of aesthetics, she says, reminds her of a quote: ‘Fashion is what seems beautiful now but looks ugly later; art can be ugly at first but it becomes beautiful later.’ She says that in his last year, Steve studied a book of paintings by Mark Rothko, someone he hadn’t known before he had been thinking of an Apple campus. (more…)

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A fat day is similar to a bad hair day: you wake up feeling insecure and somewhat worthless. It’s more of an emotional issue than a logical one. Feelings of self-loathing, guilt and insecurity are transferred to one’s appearance. Fat days and bad hair days have one feeling downright bad about oneself. One’s body becomes a dumping ground for one’s insecurities. Rather than address feelings of loneliness or despair, it is easier to blame it all on one’s hair or fat. (more…)

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There’s a lot to be said for a faux tan: you get to have a golden glow without having to expose your skin to the sun. But for many of us, the idea of applying fake tan brings flashbacks of streaky and awful looking fake tans. The good news is that technology has now advanced to the point of being able to fool even the sharpest eye. The secret ingredient is dihydroxyacetone, a sugar that reacts with the skin to create colour. (more…)

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Caring for your feet goes so much further than buying the perfect pair of high heels or running shoes.We pay so much attention to our face, hair and hands but we hardly ever notice our feet. Our feet are what support us most of the day and they need attention and care to keep them healthy and strong. Avoid fungal infections by looking after your feet and keeping your toenails in good condition. (more…)

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The wrong shade of nail polish can really ruin a good outfit. Dark nail polish can look classy and sophisticated but can very quickly turn from chic to goth. Dark, bold colours have been seen on celebrities worldwide but how do you wear this trend? Make sure you choose colours that complement not only your outfit but your skin tone and pick colours that help to enhance your personality at home and the workplace. (more…)

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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), with the help of Liberal Democrat MP Jo Swinson, has forced L’Oreal to pull advertisements featuring supermodel Christy Turlington and actress Julia Roberts. Swinson said that the images in the ads exemplified the ‘dishonest and misleading nature of excessive retouching’ and the ASA found that the ads were exaggerated and misleading. (more…)

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If your budget is being affected by the economic climate it doesn’t mean you can’t still look good. Luxuries like beauty treatments are the first to go when money is tight but there are ways to boost your beauty routine without breaking the bank. We’ve rounded up some beauty tips to help you deal with dark circles, give your hair extra body and have your skin glowing – without the help of a stylist or beauty therapist. (more…)

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In her book French Women For All Seasons, Mireille Guilano writes that ‘if you want to live a bit like a traditional French woman – training yourself to tune into peak sensory experience, to live in the season, to eat for pleasure and not get fat – being able to get inside the “head” of French culture is a big help.’ She believes that the language of whatever preoccupies a nation is a window into their being and shares some tell-tale French expressions. (more…)

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Ageing Irish professional men are crowding local cosmetic surgery clinics for Botox in the hope that it will help them get work. According to Aisling Holly, the managing director of cosmetic surgery company The Hospital Group, there has been a massive increase in the number of men visiting their clinics for Botox. Middle-aged solicitors and accountants, she says, are finding it hard to compete against younger men in the job market. (more…)

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Everyone is faced with an annoying beauty snag from time to time, and they tend to hit when you have no time to deal with them. Luckily, we have some instant beauty fixes for some of the most common problems. We tell you how to hide your roots when you can’t make it to the salon, disguise dark circles under your eyes, banish red bumps on your arms and deal with that one annoying chipped fingernail that can ruin your manicure when you least expect it. (more…)