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The hottest South American destination of 2013

Quito, Ecuador. Photo: Pablo Hidalgo /shutterstock.com

If you’re looking for a South American adventure, consider booking a trip to a 16th century Andean city known as the cradle of ancient pre-Incan history and recently named South America’s leading tourist destination by the world’s travel industry.

Quito, Ecuador captured the lofty title at the World Travel Awards for South and Central America in Peru this month, just in time to fete its 35th anniversary as a UNESCO Heritage site -- one of the first capital cities in the world to be bestowed with the title.

Founded on the ruins of an Inca city and tucked between Andean volcanoes 2,850 m above sea level, the 16th century city of Quito is described as a freeze-frame in time, boasting the best-preserved historic center in Latin America.
Major landmarks include historic monasteries, churches, convents, and colonial plazas.
Quito snatched the title from other major cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Lima, Easter Island, and Buenos Aires.
Surrounding areas also boast some of the most biodiverse and geographically rich regions in the world, with snow-capped mountain peaks, tropical rainforests, lakes, lagoons, volcanoes and cloud forests all within striking distance of the city.
Activities include horseback riding, mountain climbing, trekking, canopy, rappelling, and rafting.
The other big winner of the night -- known as the Oscars of the travel industry -- was Lima, Peru, which took the title of South America’s Leading Culinary Destination and South America’s Leading Tourist Board.
The JW Marriott Hotel Lima also took the prize for South America’s Leading Hotel.
Awards are voted on by travel agents around the world.

The Perfect Jeans For Your Body Type

 

Jeans shopping is a very tough task and the most difficult one is to find a perfect jeans. There are lots of varieties in jeans for body type. The most important is that every woman should be well aware that jeans are for your body type. Don’t waste your money invest only in one pair of perfect jeans.

Well there is no formula to find perfect jeans sometimes it is your luck. You have to keep trying unless and until you find perfect jeans for body type. Here we will discuss which jeans are for which body type.

Diminutive Figure:

Diminutive is what we usually people who have short height. So short height people have different body types and what jeans are fit for them that depend. Jeans for body type for short people is that they go for narrow leg cuts. They should wear more skinny jeans and straight one. Both options will suit them. With skinny jeans wear little heels they will make you look longer and jeans will stand out. Perfect jeans for short height would be wearing those jeans which have flat pockets; this will proportion your figure.

Pear Figure:

Some women have wider hips and their upper part of the body is really slim their figure is called pear shaped. Jeans for body type in this figure would be going for the waistbands which are wider. Perfect jeans for this body shape could be flared jeans that can makes your legs look long and can balance your curves. This jean will make you look sexier.

Hourglass Figure:

Perfect jeans for this type of figure is that you start wearing flare jeans or boot cut one. I this kind of figure jeans for body type would be denim. Denim will give a really smooth look.

Apple Figure:

Well, the apple figure is when you have weight on the upper part of the body. Perfect jeans for this kind of figure would be going for skinny jeans. In this type of figure legs are really slim so skinny would be the perfect option on such legs.

Perfect figure: Slim and smart

Jeans for body type like slim and smart would if you go for high rise jeans. It balances your over all look. Slim and smart cab go for any jeans but perfect jeans for them would be high rise one. Well wearing jeans on such figure will makes you look really sexier.

Fatty Figures:

Woman who are over all fat have a big issue that which is perfect jeans for them. First of all don’t hide yourself from wearing very baggy type jeans because you can’t hide your fatty figure by doing this. Jeans for body type for this would be going for medium and high waist jeans.

Try to get the boot cut jeans as it can balance your curves. Well go for jeans which have big pockets, embellished one could be a great idea they will your jeans little bit highlighted. Check the comfort levels of the jeans, try it.

Latest cosmetics Trends

 

Every day you wake up and start the same routine and the ending goal is to be attractive - maybe more attractive than yesterday. Maybe you put on some mascara; maybe some gloss and some blush and look exactly the same as you do daily. Every now and then, it’s time for a cosmetics revamp to keep your look fresh and modern. This season makeup is bold and dramatic. Here’s our tried and tested picks to add some critically sexy colors to your look

Wet/Dry Eyeshadow:

Try Bourjois wet and dry eye shadows. Watch what a little water will do for that nock ‘em-dead look.

Glitter Eyeshadow:

Try some powder eye shadows from Manic Panic. These richly pleasing long-wearing eye shadows are packed with pigment and micro glitter. Buy single colors or paint box palettes.

Coloured Eyelash Mascara:

Be daring and try some Stargazer Mascara. A range of colors are available. Colors like turquoise, violet, red, white, blue, and pink. If you just want a hint of color on the lashes, apply it just on the tips.

3D Mascara:

Have you seen the latest mascara from Revlon? It’s called 3D Extreme and will give your lashes extreme fullness. If drama is what you want, you’ll get it-as well as curvier, visibly longer lashes. It doesn’t cake or flake and comes in waterproof too.

Mood Swing Lip Gloss:

This ought to change your mood. Too Faced carries a ‘mood swing’ lip-gloss with a secret blend of oils and extracts help keep your lips smooth & sinuous, revived, and protected from the sun. I’m sure you remember those ‘mood rings’ of the 90s that always stayed the same murky color but don’t bother- your lips will look anything but gloomy.

Sooth and Shine Lipstick:

Face atelier’s lipsticks feel and look so good. They will sooth your lips and make them shine. They contain antioxidants, essential oils, and provide sun shield.

hair fall!

Bye-bye hair fall!

Tired of seeing the drain clogged with your hair? Or strands of hair on your pillow when you wake up? On an average, we lose 100 strands of hair a day. Hair growth follows a pattern—the growth phase (anagen), the transition phase (catagen) and shedding phase (telogen). During anagen, the hair fibres are anchored to the hair follicle, but this is not the case during telogen and it is in this phase that the hair tends to fall. According to Delhi-based dermatologist, Dr Vandana Chatrath, “About 10 per cent of your hair is in the shedding phase at a time, so it is normal to lose between 50 to 100 strands a day. Anymore than that could be a cause of concern.”

Don’t lose hair
Dr Chatrath lists the major causes of hair fall as stress, improper diet, seasonal changes, hormone changes, deficiencies like low iron levels, surgeries, illnesses, pregnancy and certain medications. Here are a few tips to contain hair fall.

1 Eat smart:
Hair is made up of protein, so it is important to increase your intake of meat, fish, pulses, eggs, vegetables and fruits. Avoid crash-diets. Adequate sleep and water is a must.

2 Take time out:
Excessive stress is conclusively known to slow down hair growth and cause hair loss. The body reacts to stress by producing more free radicals that cause damage and, in some cases, hair falls out. Meditation and breathing exercises should help.

3 Stop hair abuse:
Harsh chemical treatments like perming, colouring and straightening also result in hair fall. Cut down the use of blow-dryers, tongs and styling products, as these can dry out the scalp and cause flakes.

4 Hair care products:
Seasonal changes also cause hair fall. Excessive exposure to the sun, pollution, rain and dust without proper protection makes the hair dry, brittle and limp. Use a leave-in conditioner during the rains to protect it from the humidity and wash and oil your hair regularly to maintain a healthy scalp. Stick to one good mild cleansing shampoo and conditioner for at least six months before changing.

Massaging your scalp stimulates circulation and keeps hair follicles active. Hair serum forms a thin protective layer and returns the moisture lost due to environmental factors and heat-induced styling.

How to prevent veiny hands

Both Sarah Jessica Parker and Madonna have them. No matter how smooth your face, veiny hands will always betray a woman’s age. Our hands tend to age faster than our faces because the skin on the back of the hand is much thinner than that on the face. So when even a small amount of collagen begins to break down due to ageing it’s going to have a noticeable impact on our hands. Here’s how you can turn back the clock.

Moisturise
There are several creams available that appear to promote new collagen formation. A study, published in Journal of Drugs in Dermatology in 2007, reported that 83 per cent of women between ages 35 and 65 who tried creams containing growth factors like collagen found improvement in their hand wrinkles. But if you want to stay away from pricey products, just moisturise. While a moisturiser won’t create new collagen, it can leave skin looking plumper and more youthful.

Apply sunscreen
One more key to keeping hands looking young is to avoid direct sunlight. The next best thing is to coat your hands with a good sunscreen several times a day.

Wax your hands
Give your hands a heated paraffin wax bath. It can be very useful for deep moisturising. Wax coats the skin, offering a form of protection you don’t ordinarily get from a cream.

Beauty buy of the week!

Check this space every Monday for the latest beauty must-haves.
This week we pick: Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes
Imagine a crayon or colouring tool for your eyes? No brushes no powder flecks to clean up post application. Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes is just that. It’s perfectly tote-friendly, easy-to-apply and delivers a pretty wash of sheer creamy colour.

We love: These are perfect for adding a hint of colour to make eyes pop. It makes for great day wear, as even the darkest shades are not overwhelming. The Chubby Stick Shadow, like its lip balm predecessor, is a twist-up, which means you don’t have to deal with a sharpener or broken tips.
We wish: Though we loved the different tints, we found the application to be patchy, especially on oilier lids. However, a great eyeshadow primer fixed the problem in no time.

Priced at: Rs. 1025

How to Beat a Bad Hair Day

How to Combat Bad Hair Days

Bad hair days can make even the most gorgeous woman feel depressed. If you’ve forgotten to restock that serum or your dry shampoo isn’t around , here are some quick tips to help you cover up your hair blues.

Sport a Head Scarf

Eva Mendes (photo courtesy | Splash News)

Greasy hair? Unruly mess? A chic way to combat that is to sport a head scarf. Wrap it turban style a la Eva Mendes. Ensure that your scarf is colourful or printed.

Sport a Braid

Sonam Kapoor

Long hair that you can’t leave loose? Why not opt for a messy braid. Here’s a secret most hairstylists don’t often let slip – dirty hair holds hairstyles longer. So an unruly mane can easily turn into a sexy braid – think hair champions Sonam Kapoor and Blake Lively rather than school girl plaits.

Put a Hat on It

Miranda Kerr

On some days, all we wanna do is wear a paper bag over our heads. Instead, why not wear a wide-brimmed hat that will distract the eye from your hair. Added bonus, it will help prevent UV rays hitting your face.

Be a Show Pony

Kareena Kapoor

A quick fix is a ponytail. Sweep your hair and using a large paddle, brush out your hair. It’s a simple, easy look to wear.