Sculpted Waves + Red Lips

You know how celebrities always turn to red lipstick and structured waves when they're trying to look all come-hither? Well, that's because there's a sexifying force created when these two elements come together.

Here’s Megan Fox rocking the combo:

Angelina Jolie with softer waves:

And here’s an older shot of Scarlett Johansson:

Now, one or the other is nice on its own, obviously, but there’s just something about the combination of the fiery mouth and the smooth, curvy locks that’s totally seductive in a Veronica Lake sort of way. No wonder it's a red-carpet go-to.

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What color are you?

Learn How Your Favorite Color Can Reveal Great Things About You!

FIND YOUR PERSONALITY COLOR

RED is full of passion, energy, and vivacity- kind of like you! You are a risk taker and full of ideas, ready to go at a moment’s notice. You don’t mind getting attention, and you usually deserve it. Aggressive and strong, you have big dreams and the power to realize them as well. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

ORANGE is the favorite color of extroverts, class clowns and the life of the party. You like sparkly things, are a confident go-getter and have a warm aura about you that people respond to whether they know you or not. Your kind nature and cheerful attitude makes this world a prettier place. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

YELLOW is the color of sunshine and happiness, and this is exactly what you bring into every room you enter! You are smart, generous with your time and money, and you love to laugh. Friends think of you when they need a partner in crime for a good time, and you never let them down. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

GREEN is the color of nature, and like our beautiful world you produce a calm feeling of hope and grace in your life and with your friends. People come to you for advice, which you give freely. Creative and caring, your generous nature combines with your optimistic attitude to manifest successful relationships. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BLUE is the number one favorite color in the world; blue-lovers make our world peaceful and harmonious and strive to make their friends and loved ones feel comfortable and secure. You are extremely trustworthy and patient and give people the feeling that everything will be okay. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

PURPLE is the color of dreams, mystery and artistic revelry; you often find yourself wrapped up in one or all of the above. Full of feelings and insightful intelligence that borders on enlightenment, your power is greater than you know. You express yourself clearly and your true sentiments are never a mystery to those around you. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BLACK is a unique color, and you are a unique girl. Your elegance and style precedes you, and you are known to the world as a strong and classy woman. Deep and often serious, you exhibit a powerful sensuality and men are mesmerized by your eyes as well as by your fearless nature. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

BROWN is the color of the earth, and like Mother Nature you are extremely caring and considerate of your fellow human beings. Loyal and dependable, you glow with the certainty of knowing who you are and what you want in life. You are a good friend and esteem your relationships very highly. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

PINK is playful and fun, and so are you. A hopeless romantic, you can always see the silver lining of everyone and everything. In general you love life and are happy with yours. Emotional and expressive, your individual quirks make people want to be around you and be your friend. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---

WHITE is the color of purity and innocence, and you are drawn to these things with your peaceful nature and spiritual way of looking at the world. You love truth and justice and are very good at keeping balance in your life. You favor simple pleasures over gaudy desires, and your heart leads you well.

Source: divavillage.com

Twins and the Wrinkles of Aging

A new study of identical twins shows that life experiences and environmental factors have a big effect on how fast or slowly our faces age. Researchers recruited nearly 200 sets of identical twins who were attending the annual twin festival in Twinsburg, Ohio.

Twin research is especially useful in the study of aging because twins are “genetically programmed’’ to age the same way, said study author Dr. Bahman Guyuron, chairman of the department of plastic surgery at the University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University. As a result, any perceived differences in appearance among twins can give clues as to what environmental and lifestyle factors can strongly influence aging, he said.

“We wanted to look at the factors that may accelerate aging,’’ Dr. Guyuron said. “What are the things we can control? By changing your behaviors, can you control part of aging that would otherwise be speeded up?’’

Using still photographs of each twin set, the researchers asked an independent panel to rate differences in each twin’s appearance and whether one twin looked older than the other. They found several factors influenced facial aging, including sun exposure and smoking. Based on the assessment, 10 years of smoking added about 2.5 additional years of aging to a twin’s face, compared to a twin who didn’t smoke. Sun exposure, particularly among those who spent a lot of time outside playing golf or tennis, also increased the appearance of aging.

Stress also appeared to be a factor in aging. Divorced twins appeared, on average, at least two years older than a twin who was married or widowed.

Notably, antidepressant use was also associated with an older appearance. Researchers said it may be that depression itself increased facial aging, or it’s possible that use of antidepressant drugs relaxed facial muscles in a way that increased the appearance of aging.

The researchers also found a surprising relationship between facial aging and body weight. A heavier body weight before the age of 40 was associated with an older appearance. However, in the women over 40, a heavier body mass index was associated with a more youthful look, compared to a thinner twin.

“Excessive loss of weight can be detrimental to youthfulness and attractiveness,’’ Dr. Guyuron said. “It’s a warning if you lose too much weight after the age of 40.’’

The findings were published online in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. All of the twins studied were women. Dr. Guyuron said future studies will look at male twin sets to determine what factors influence a man’s facial aging.
Source: nytimes.com

Avoid This Habit…The pointing finger

We have all been accused wrongly some time in our lives.

How do we handle it? By The Pointing Finger. ( or ) Not with anger,

hurt and tears, but in a cool, collected way.

1. If you are unfairly accused, let others know of the true state of things at once. Do it calmly and clearly — if you lose your temper,

people will stop listening or become defensive/offensive.

2. If you do not find a sympathetic ear, find a person who will hear you out — a teacher, a parent, a friend or a brother or sister who believes in you.

3. If you have been in trouble before, it may be easy for people to suspect you.

So earn back your respect in their eyes by behaving with integrity.

4. If what you are accused of is trivial, sometimes it is better to brush

it off with a smile.

5. If you have been accused of something serious it is important to put

your side of the story forward quickly and truthfully.

P.S.

• Respect your friends’ secrets if you do not want to be

wrongly accused of revealing them.

• Do not accuse others without first getting proof of their wrong doing.

• Putting the blame on someone else for what you have done wrong

is sheer cowardice. Own up and quickly!

• If someone else is wrongly blamed, stand up for that person.

How hot does Megan Fox look on Friday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live?

How hot does Megan Fox look on Friday night's Jimmy Kimmel Live?
The Trasformers 2 hottie stopped by the talk show to promote her new action flick. She talked about her career, the movie, and her summers growing up as a child.
She worked at a smoothie stand, and guess what she had to do? Dress up as a banana!
Another shocker? She attended bible camp on her summer vacations!

Watch Part 2 here: