Faja Girdle: The Thing That Makes Celebrities Appear Thin

Most women swear by them. The faja girdles that many women use after lipo-suction is still considered the ultimate body sculpting tool when rushing on a night out and your jeans are making your hips and bottom look somewhat wider than usual.

Faja Girdles

Created in Colombia – the cosmetic surgery capital of the world - 50 years ago, faja girdle (wrap) is a corset style item that moves the organs slightly to give off the hourglass effect that ladies around the world – excluding supermodels – desperately seek. There are concerns that the garment alone is too restrictive for everyday use, but on an interim basis the faja can make a huge difference.

The distributor for faja says his export escalated by 47% in 2011 and is already on its way to meeting more than that target this coming year. Celebrities are queuing to buy the faja. Some prefer the Spanx because they feel it is more comfortable and was created for everyday use. The faja girdle was originally made for women in the sixties but were hugely criticised because women felt they were completely anti-feminism and a symbol of repression. The girdle was then adopted quite aggressively by the medical community with doctors and surgeons started using them for lipo-suction patients, as a means to after surgery assistance and to keep the skin tight so the body may heal.

Recently the Latin American women in New York expressed that they have been using the faja girdle for many years as the perfect body sculpting garment. Importers and suppliers have confirmed that as much as they rejected the faja in the seventies it has become an extremely popular item of clothing amongst the younger girls nowadays. Many now order online when they cannot find the girdles in-store.

Regardless of size and year of initial design and production, the faja girdle’s popularity has just skyrocketed. Men and women from every walk of life are stocking up on them. Men have not been left out of the equation and can also stock up on their own belly bands and tight jumpsuits to wear under their suits and party clothes.

Available in a variety of colours and fabrics, the faja girdle gives men and women a serious self-esteem boost when they slip on the lycra, nylon, latex and nylon girdles. Where some may find these garments pretty restrictive the market suppliers have come to understand that there is a need for a slightly softer version. The faja girdle is certainly making an impact now, even if it did take 50 years.

Vida Denning is a freelance writer who came across the Faja girdle while researching mens designer clothing.

Men's Swimwear; Re-claiming The Fashion World

I’ll Be There

The very thought of swimwear is enough to send a shiver down a lot of spines. Many of us recoil in fear at the thought of wearing swimwear, whether it be to the beach or the swimming pool. There are many things to be fearful of, too. Whether it be the pressure of feeling like you need to look like The Hoff, or whether those shorts you are wearing are TOO short, swimwear can be a daunting piece of clothing.

But no longer! Swimwear has evolved through fashion, thankfully, to the point where it can now be a central piece of an outfit, and the stores have produced them at a sensible length so you don’t need to worry about looking like “budgie smuggler” man from the Foster’s lager adverts. There are a number of men’s styles and looks available, meaning you will look so good that by the time you are stripped and in the water your confidence levels will be soaring.

Plain Or Pattern?

Thankfully, hideous patterns are not a big part of the swimwear market for this year. They do still appear in certain stores, who seem to have a fetish for producing dodgy looking men’s styles and clearly accommodate a unique sort of customer.

Most core swimwear for 2012 are superb in terms of men’s style. They remain simple and easy to build a look around, with simple stripes or a two tone pattern as daring as most men’s styles of swimwear get this year.

One superb aspect of this is that men’s swimwear has now become a central fashion piece. A simple pair of red or blue swim shorts can be put together with high top plimsolls, a pattern shirt and a sports jacket to get a cool, beach bum vibe. Whisper it very quietly, but you could even wear a look like that around town or to the pub during the afternoon, no-one else knows they are swim shorts, right?

Other Men’s Style Ideas

Try a pair of striped shorts and mix up your look. If you can get a stylish pair of sandals or slip on espadrille shoes you will definitely be onto a winner. A casual plain shirt added with essential summer accessories such as a hat and sunglasses will leave you looking irresistible, and a shoo in if they were to remake Baywatch!

Forget the bad days of shocking swimwear and incorporate it into your summer look for 2012.

Stylepilot is your very own online personal stylist designed specifically for men. With the warmer months upon us, having the last men’s styles in swimwear is essential.

The Top 2 Tips for choosing Shoes and taking care of your feet

The best advice for choosing shoes is to try them on first and select a size that fits comfortably. That advice may sound easy and like a lot of good advice it is very simple to follow but still often overlooked.

Wearing correctly fitting footwear is one of the kindest things you can do for your feet and your feet will thank you. Another important tip for correct care of your feet is to try and keep them dry .

Wear correctly fitting shoes and keep your feet dry. These two simple and easy to follow tips for footcare will help prevent most minor injuries and conditions that are common afflictions for people’s feet. Correctly fitting shoes will minimise excessive movement between the foot and the shoe that can be a  common cause of friction between your foot and shoe and eventually can lead to blisters. The upper layers of skin will rupture and begin to form a bubble or pocket filled with liquid.Blisters develop and form more easily on damp and moist skin too and are more likely to happen when your feet are warm too.

Anyone who has walked or ran for an extended period of time or distance will be acquainted with blisters and how best to avoid them or minimise the impact that they can have on your ability to perform. Allowing feet to breathe too can minimise moisture and helps keep feet dry. Footcare is one essential skill that is included in the basic training of the Armed Forces and

High heels will probably always be a staple of any woman’s wardrobe – no other shoe has the ability to make your legs look longer and even make your bottom look smaller but those magic shoe powers come at a price. High heeled shoes are notoriously uncomfortable and can even be painful to wear for extended periods of time. It is a normal weekend spectacle in England  to see women walking barefooted along the busy city centre high streets hopping from one bar to the next  after having endured enough discomfort from the heels slung over their shoulder or being carried underarm.

Fewer women wear heels everyday today than decades ago , there has been a reduction from 60% in the number of women that wore heels in 1986 compared to the 39% wearing heels in 2007 but it has been demonstrated by a study undertaken by the APMA in 2006 that 42% of women continue to wear uncomfortable shoes and that 73% would experience shoe related problems.

Wearing high heels on a regular or even daily basis leads to increased risk of corns, calluses and blisters which can all be painful but are relatively minor injuries but the regular wearing of heels can lead to more serious problems with your feet such as deformed feet, sprained ankles , arthritis and even lead and contribute to problems with the bodies musculoskeletal system and lead to roblems with your posture.

It is not just heels though that can cause problems but even the trend for ballet style fashionable flat shoes may lead to future problems. Flats literally are what it says on the box, they offer very little support and minimal shock absorbing protection for your feet. Prolonged periods of standing and walking wearing ballet style flat shoes can be a cause of discomfort and aches and pains. Also there is nothing to hold the foot in place whilst wearing this form of footwear meaning the toes are very likely to rub inside the narrow box of the shoe’s toe area.

Flats are very fashionable and popular but the best advice is to try and choose footwear that offer some cushioning and support to your feet. Insoles may help to minimise impact on your heel and foot and help prevent impact being absorbed by the knees. The clawing and rubbing of the toes can be kept to a minimum by opting for a pair of ballet flats that have some form of fastening or strap .

 These are just a few sensible points on the two most important tips for basic  foot care and the potential problems that may be caused by certain types of women’s footwear. The important thing is to remember to think on your feet.

Take care of your feet and always wear correctly fitting shoes,boots and footwear. Walking is not meant to be painful .

Baby Showers!

The American custom of throwing a baby shower has crossed the Atlantic, and is becoming increasing popular with mothers to be in the UK. A baby shower is the perfect occasion to spend some time with the mother before the baby is born and an opportunity for friends and family to give their gifts for the baby and mother. Although the custom of baby showers is becoming more widespread, there are a few key points to bear in mind when invited to attend or organise one.

Organisation and Timing

It is not customary for the mother herself to organise a baby shower. Usually it is a sister, close friends or work colleagues who take on the hard work of organising a venue, food, games and invitations. The whole process should be kept stress free for the mother, but the decision about whether or not to keep the shower a secret is a controversial one. A baby shower is usually held in the last three months of the pregnancy, but not too close to the due date as the tiredness experienced in late pregnancy can make a party more of an ordeal than a pleasure.

Location and Catering

Normally, a friend or family member will volunteer to have the baby shower at their home, but if this is not the case, another good option is to hire out a church hall, community centre or function room. Catering can be provided by an outside firm, or everyone can club together to organise some sausage rolls, sandwiches and crisps. Most baby showers also feature some sort of cake or cupcakes, decorated with a baby related theme.

Gifts

One of the main reasons for holding a baby shower is to give gifts for the mother and the baby. Some mothers go as far as putting together a list for their baby, much as you would for a wedding gift list. Whoever is organising the shower should have a fair idea of what gifts would be appropriate, but if not it is a good idea to buy something for both the mother and the baby, perhaps some bedding or clothing for the baby and some nice John Masters organic toiletries for the mother. Many groups of friends get together to buy one larger gift, or club together to buy a pamper hamper which can be packed with baby wipes, lotion, nappies, massage cream and John Masters goodies or perfume for the mum.

Games and Decoration

The sky is the limit when it comes to baby shower entertainment and games. Games should be kept lighthearted and simple, such as word searches based around baby related words, competitions to guess the weight of the baby when it is born, asking everyone to write words of advice for the new parents, or even a sweepstake to guess the name of the new arrival. If the mother knows what sex her baby will be, it is easy to decorate the location in shades of pink or blue, but if the gender is a secret, opt for pastel shades of green and yellow to keep things neutral.

Citations:

• Image courtesy of Plan the Perfect Baby Shower

Plaisirs Boutique offer a large range of John Masters Organics products which make great baby shower presents as they're kind to the skin and great for new mums.

My inner glamour

To find my inner glamour ,I accept all praise and reply with a thank you.
I overlook the things that I don't like and highlight my special features.
I also look at pictures of myself where I like what I see.
I always assume people like me or will like me and I always keep a positive attitude that way I feel more relaxed.
I don't get angry for a job I didn't get it maybe that is a way for things bigger and better coming my way.
Don't feel bad about being dumped,and don't say you were dumped just say you had a lucky escape.
I always try to smile all the time its good for my mood and skin.It is said that leading a low stress lifestyle gives you brighter ,clearer beautiful skin.
Try these above tips and see for yourself,they have helped me find my inner glamour.

Am an African

Sitting in a taxi listening to these ladies talking and talking nonstop. One thing caught my attention they kept on saying these people from Africa, these people from Africa, really now where am I now. On which soil am I walking on? Who is these people from Africa, where is Africa? Where am I? Where is South Africa? Isn’t it Africa, so who is these people from Africa and which continent is South Africa? Am confused for really. Does it matter where I come from anyway; remove the epidermis we are all the same. Be proud of who you are but don’t make others feel small for who they are and  also know your origins because as far as I know South Africa is in Africa, so if South Africa is in Africa who is “these people from Africa”. Go on swear, curse what will you get? Aren’t we all the same, aren’t we all human beings. Am an African and am proud of my origins and culture. I live in South Africa which is also part of Africa soil.