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5 Ways to Style Over-The-Knee Boots

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As we approach the cold season, there is nothing more comfortable and elegant than over-the knee-boots. They are in style, they are cozy, and they can make up a great outfit with almost anyting in your closet.

If you are looking for inspirational uses for over-the-knee boots, here are few ideas of 5 possible ways to style them.

Oversized Sweaters

Sweaters are considered the best match with over-the-knee boots. You can pretty much style them as you want. An oversized sweatshirt with some tights, or a long sweater to which you could add a belt.

Besides keeping you warm, and during the fall season , you may not even need a coat with this outit. Sweaters are also chic and stylish, in addition to giving you an elegant corporate look for your business meetings.

Leather Pants

Wether you are looking for a party outfit or just a casual one, leather pants are a perfect comination with these boots. If you choose a crop top or opt for a longer shirt, you will have a perfect daily outfit.

You can also use leather pants for your nights out. Style them with the boots and maybe with a sexy v-neck shirt. Sweaters could also be a great choice for you to avoid the cold, while looking fabulous with leather pants and over-the-knee-boots.

Short Skirts

Skirts generally are the most used with this type of boots. You can basically fit them with everything. Shirts, sweaters, crop tops, and even adding a cardigan would look nice. Leather skinny skirts, or flowy short skirts are typically used with over-the-knee boots by influencers and bloggers.

You can totally go for an all black look, tucking in a turtle neck tight shirt inside the skirt for example. This can work as a work outfit, or just for a casual day wondering around the city and taking pictures.

Jeans

Dark, light, high wasted or even skinny jeans can be styled with these boots. Actually, most people resort to wearing all types and colors of jeans with them. Feel free to match them with a lighter coat or sweater. You can also choose an outfit containing a variety of colors, because jeans and black over-the-knee boots can go with pretty much anything.

Party Dresses

Dresses are the to-go-to choice when it comes to partying. The problem is that, when the weather gets colder, projecting half of your leg is not the wisest idea. However, with these boots, you can style your favorite dresses even on the coldest nights. Besides staying warm, you will look chic, and they make your legs look absolutely perfect with a short party dress.

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5 Ways To Look Younger Without Surgery

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Plastic surgery is expensive and painful. However, many women resort to it in order to look younger. In fact, you can obtain similar results through natural ways. It goes beyond working on your skin and hair routines, because you need to exercise and take care of your body and mental state as well.

We have prepared a list for you, that includes simple ways to take care of yourself and look younger.

Daniella Semaan is 45 and a mother of 5.

Take Care Of Your Hair

Taking care of your hair is among the most important things in the “Look younger” list. For starters, it’s the thing most people notice first when they look at you. So you have to make everything you can to keep it perfect.

To do so you can add coconut oil in your hair routine. Additionally, you should keep your hair hydrated, because a dry hair is one of those things that will make you look older. Also, Try to avoid washing your hair daily, and rinse it off with cold water so it absorbs the conditionning.

Use Collagen Supplement

Collagen is a hormone produced by our body that keeps our skin tight. However, collagen drops 1% each year after 20. Therefore, you will need to substitute the body’s production of this hormone. Collagen supplements come in various formats. You can even use it as a powder and add it to your favorite drink.

Choose A Good Skin Routine

In addition to collagen, you will need to take good care of your skin. This includes moisturizing, exfoliating, using day and night creams, and of course, taking your make up off and cleaning your face everyday.
Moreover, try to add some natural face masks twice a week, and drink plenty of water.

Pay Attention to Your Body

In order to look younger you’ll have to make some sacrifices. Junk food being one. Fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods should be the key elements of your diet as you grow older. Not only because they will help your aging process. Healthy food will help your skin look younger in the long term due to all the micronutrients and anti-oxidants in them.

Change Your Mindset About Aging

Let’s be honest, you will never look 25 if you are 50. So might as well accept the things you can’t change, and learn to improve those you can. A big part of aging is in our heads. Threfore, work on changing your mindset to avoid the stress and anxiety coming with aging. If anything, stress only make you look older than you actually are.

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Don’t Throw Away Your Broken Make Up, Fix It

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Make up can be quite expensive. So if your products somehow break, don’t throw them away. Especially if it’s a brand new palette, or a lipstick color you’ve been looking for a long time. Today in Cachet we show you easy methods to fix your broken make up back to its original condition. Well, it will not be as new, but you will be able to re-use it perfectly. Follow these steps to fix your broken make up.

Eye Shadow Palette

If you happen to drop your new eye shadow palette, then you know that mini-heart attack feeling. But don’t worry, because youcan fix it. In fact, what happens is that if one eye shadow cracks, it stains the rest of the palette tones. Therefore, you can try this simple hack to fix it.

First, start by getting rid of any loose debris, either by lightly touching it or with the help of a brush. Once you have done this you must press the shadow so that you avoid the appearance of other cracks.

Highlighter/Bronzer Powder

This is the most common accident we all suffer from. When you drop a powder make up product, chances are it has split to a million pieces. Instead of feeling sad and going to buy another one (Because powder products are so important) you can try to fix it this way.

You should re-collect the broken parts, and return as much product as you can to the compact. Then, using a spoon, you can «crush» the product, then add somerubbing alcohol. Make sure to smooth out the paste using the spoon, then let it dry for at least 24 hours.

Your Favorite Lipstick

Imagine that you bought a new MAC lipstick shade for 20$, then few days later it breaks. You are not going to spend that extra-cash for a new one, while you can easily fix the broken one at home.

Start with melting the ends of the lipstick broken in half with a lighter. Then, use a cotton swab to smooth the ends. Stick the two parts together, using the lighter and smoothing with the cotton swab. Make sure that both parts are solidly stuck together. Finally, put it in the refrigerator for about 3-4 hours. Voilà!

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Make Up Hacks If You Wear Glasses

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Having to wear glasses can get annoying sometimes. No matter how hard you try with make up, it seems like you have nothing on. If you don’t like eye-contacts, we have the solution for you. Try these Make up hacks to look your best with your glasses on!

Always Apply Concealer Under Your Eyes

Despite the common belief that glasses hide dark circles, it is not true. They might not be as visible, but your under-eyes are still noticeable. Stick to applying concealer under your eyes, then add a dust of setting powder. This hack will give you »big eyes» look and highlight your face at once.

Avoid Heavy Eye Shadow

Nevertheless, and unless you are going to a party, avoid dark shadows. Mainly, because your glasses already draw enough attention to your face. However, you can still apply some neutral tones of eye shadow, such as rose or gold colors. One of the hacks of laying low on eyeshadow, is that you can mix it with a perfect cat-eye finish.

Make Sure To Shape Your Brows

There is no discussion about the importance of well-shaped brows. Did you know that it’s actually one of the first things people notice about you? Always clean and shape them, because they frame the face and make the make up look complete. Try brushing them off before starting, and apply some coconut oil on them before going to bed.

Use Moisturizing Mascara

The biggest struggle for women with glasses is the Mascara. In addition to smearing on your glasses, if it’s not well done, it looks like you forgot about your lashes. However, try these make up hacks to get strong eye lashes.

First, make sure that you use creamy waterproof mascara. The moisturizing effect will protect your natural lashes, but also prevent the mascara from sticking on the glass. Also, opt for putting more mascara on the roots of the lashes instead of the tips.

Draw The Focus To Your Lips

Finally, good defined lips and glasses give the sexiest look! Go for the bald lip using dark red or hot pink lipsticks. Full lips will draw the attention to them instead of your eyes. In addition, framing your lips with matte colors will give your face a fierce look. Glasses are officially no longer a problem for make-up lovers.

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Tips To Break The Habit Of Biting Your Nails

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Do you often find yourself biting your nails, and can’t stop? Although this habit is due to a variety of reasons, such as stress, boredom, and even genetics. However, it’s still something we must stop doing ASAP. If you are looking for simple ways to help you out, we have prepared for you a list of tips to break the habit of biting your nails.

Think About The Consequences

First, and aesthetically speaking, biting your nails makes them look horrible. In addition, this bad habit leads to the nails growing in a weird looking shape.

Second, medically speaking, it’s unhealthy to bite your nails. Usually, nails are a hotbed for germs and bacteria, and putting your fingers in your mouth often can lead to sickness. Last but not least, bitting your nails also damages your teeth and ruins your smile.

Try Coating Them with Special Nail-Polish

It is now possible to buy special nail-polish, designed for people who bite their nails. Experts have come up with a »bitter tasting polish» that makes you disgusted when you try to bite your nails. This awful tasting formula discourages many people and helps them quit.

Keep Cutting Them Short

When you keep trimming your nails short, you don’t have anything to bite on. Therefore, make sure to keep your nails short and clean. If you are a manicures lover, you can get add the good looks to the list. This trick will definitely help you stop biting your nails.

Keep Your Mouth Busy

Most of us resort to biting our nails in uncomfortable situations. Stress, boredom and even fear. Try keeping a chewing gum for when you feel the urge to bite on something. By keeping your mouth busy, you deviate towards using another method as your »stress ball»

Listen To Your Body

It’s super important to understand your triggers. Biting your nails is a habit, urging from the issues of your inner self. Recent research therapists found out that perfectionism‘s quite a common cause. If you’re trying to stop biting your nails, give the old fashioned ways a try. Either through meditation to release the stress, or simply through understanding the psychological problems you are going through.

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5 Reasons Why You should Start Using Coconut Oil

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Natural oils are known to have many benefits on skin, hair and body. However, Coconut oil may just be the best of all, in terms of healthy properties.

Wether we use coconut oil for cooking or beauty purposes, this fruit is incredibly popular. Let’s get to know 5 reasons why you should integrate this healthy remedy in your daily routines.

Increases Your Metabolism

¿Por qué deberías empezar a usar aceite de coco?

According to recent findings, consuming coconut oil does increase your metabolism. It is is rich in fatty-acids, mainly medium-chain triglycerides. Once absorbed by your body, they can burn calories a lot faster.

Protects Your Skin

Although it is dangerous to expose your skin to the sun with oil on it, coconut is the exception. This fruit-based oil actually protects your skin from UV rays. Hence, it may not provide the same protection as sunscreen, one study actually found that it blocks about 20% of the sun’s UV rays .

In addition, it has healthy properties also work as anti-inflammatory. It’s effective when it comes to treating skin irritations. A study that targeted children with eczema, 47% of those treated with coco oil noticed major improvements.

Improves Dental Hygiene

Do you suffer from bad breath? Well, you can use this marvelous oil to treat that. In fact, with its antibacterial properties that can help treat infections, it’s a powerful weapon against bacteria. In a study regarding the benefits of coconut oil on dental hygiene, swishing for 10 minutes reduced gum bacteria as effectively as rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash.

Moisturizes your Skin

Besides protecting your skin, coconut can also be used as a moisturizer. Though it’s not recommended for oily skin, due to the fact that it increases the skin’s oil, you can use it to help repair cracked heels.

If you put a coat of thick coconut oil on your heels, every night put on socks and let it sink overnight, you will end up having very smooth heals.

Reduces Belly Fat

Finally, who wouldn’t like to have a beautiful flat stomach without exercising? Well, working out is definitely an important factor in loosing weight and toning bodies, but adding coconut oil to your diet can do the trick as well.

In a recent study, women who had been consuming coconut oil on daily basis, had a significant decrease in waist size.

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