10 Things Not To Say At Wedding

A wedding is an auspicious event that not only celebrates a union of two people, but joins two families together as well. On this happy occasion, a wrong comment, even if its said as a joke, can have a lasting impact on the whole marriage, turning it into an eternal tiff rather than eternal bliss. So make sure you’re not the one responsible for a spat or an uncomfortable atmosphere by avoiding these ten remarks, because when it comes to a wedding, silence is surely the best policy!

1. Never make any mention of past marriages

Past is past and it should remain that way. The couple is starting a new life and therefore, reminding them of a previous marriage in any way is the last thing you would want to do. Even funny comments like, “This one is way better than your last one” or “I hope this one lasts longer than the previous one”, are a big NO.

2. Don’t pass a negative comment about the bride’s dress

The bride’s dress should not bother you because you’re not the one who’s wearing it, and obviously she wouldn’t be wearing it if she thought it were bad! So comments like, “Wasn’t it available in a different color?” or “I think this should have been a little longer/shorter” or “Why didn’t you go to that designer I told you about?”, should be avoided. You don’t want to make a bride loose her confidence on her special day!

3. Don’t criticize the menu

It’s their wedding, therefore they decide the menu. So whatever comes your way should be appreciated. Still if you feel that you can’t have the food over there, then a polite comment like, “My stomach is upset”, or something similar is a better option than actually criticizing the food.

4. Never compare the bride and the groom

Never compare the bride and the groom even if the bride is downright ugly or the groom has the looks of a Greek god and vice versa. As long the couple is happy with each other, you should be happy for them as well. Some people even have the audacity to whisper in the bride or the groom’s ear that they could have done so much better. This is plain rude and a comment like this deserves nothing but tight slap on the speaker’s face.

5. Check before mentioning a deceased family member

A wedding is a happy occasion and the mention of someone who has passed away can give the event a sad atmosphere, especially if that person was close to the bride or groom and their families. Hence it is always better to play it safe and avoid mentioning such a person because you never know who you might end up upsetting.

6. Keep the secrets about bridge and groom to yourself

Everyone has secrets and everyone has done crazy things in the past, and just because someone is getting married doesn’t mean he/she would want their spouse to know, especially on their wedding day. However, relating a funny incident is completely harmless, but besides that, all the wild crazy stuff should go with you to your grave.

7. Don’t tell mother-in-law jokes

Mother-in-law jokes are no doubt very funny but a wedding is not the best place to share them, especially when two newly made mother-in-laws are on the loose. You never know how they or other people might take them, that is why its better to save them for another occasion.

8. If you had/have other plans don’t make any mention of them

People invite you to their wedding because they want you to be a part of their special day and want to share their happiness with you. Saying that you have to go somewhere else or had to be somewhere else gives the impression that rather than being a part of their joy, you were actually doing them a favor by attending the event, and this could even hurt their feelings.

9. Don’t predict the future of the marriage

As a joke, many people, especially the bride and groom’s friends, actually make bets guessing how long would it take for the couple to break the marriage bond. Believe me its not funny, on the contrary its rude and offensive and I shouldn’t even be telling you to keep away from such games, you should be sensible enough to know that yourself!

10. Stop bragging about your gift to the couple

Ok, just because you gave a great expensive gift or a fat cheque to the newly wed couple doesn’t mean that you start bragging about it. Not everyone can afford it and your showing off can make people feel inferior and uncomfortable with their gift or money.

5 TOP Beauty Secrets Other Women Don’t Want You To Know

By far one of the most important of our beauty assets is our smile. Who can resist an enigmatic sparkling white smile?

You also can’t hide yellow teeth like you can most other physical defects. So you should always be sure your smile is at it’s best.

Perfectly straight teeth aren’t always necessary either, so if you could never afford braces or retainers don’t worry too much.

Some of the most beautiful women I know (and even myself), have never worn braces in their life. And have small imperfections in the straightness of their teeth.

Even some famous actresses have teeth that have obviously never worn braces (think Amber Tamblyn, Kirsten Dunst, Kristin Kreuk).

And yet they still manage to be amazingly beautiful because their teeth are well cared for, and shine like pearls.

So how can you make your smile enviable without spending a fortune at a dentists or on teeth whitening products?

Beauty Secret 4
Whiten and brighten your smile.

For this little beauty secret you use two household items that are rock bottom cheap to buy; Baking Soda, and Peroxide.

Yep, thats how simple it is.

You take the baking soda and peroxide and you make a thick paste out of them. You shouldn’t need more than a tablespoon of the paste.

Apply the paste to teeth, and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes every morning and night.

The most effective way to do this, and brighten your smile, is by brushing your teeth with the paste.

Baking soda and peroxide will not only whiten your teeth but clean them too, if you use them in place of toothpaste.

Then just sit back and watch the results!

Your smile will become visibly whiter, and to boot you’ll save a bundle on toothpaste, and teeth whiteners.

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Don’t you always hate it when summer rolls around, and your body is hardly swimsuit or shorts ready?

Or even the rest of the year when it seems impossible to disguise those figure flaws!

Beauty Secret 5
Hide figure flaws and defects.

If you are bigger in the butt and upper thighs than in the hips and waist:

Wear tighter tops to show off your trim upper body, and skirts that taper towards the hemline to disguise your pear shape.

Buy jeans that are a snug fit and are low rise (the low rise will emphasize your small waist and the tightness has a surprisingly slimming effect on legs and butt).

Dresses that end just a little above the knee work nicely for pear figures as they hide bulky upper legs.

The best swimsuits for pear figures tend to be bikini’s that have low cut bottoms with a flounce skirt. This draws eyes away from the legs, and minimizes them at the same time.

I you are bigger in the waist and bust, and your butt and thighs are more slender:

Wear shirts that tend to fall from the peak of your breasts downward, to hide a bulky stomach.

Or wear a snug t-shirt with a button up shirt or sweater over it, leaving the buttons unfastened on the shirt or sweater.

Wear shorts and skirts that are short to emphasize your good feature (your legs).

The best swimsuit for women who are big on top and little on bottom is a full piece that is high cut in the hips.

This hides the stomach, and shows of slender legs and buttocks.

If you are an extremely skinny woman all over:

Wear skirts that flounce out and shirts that ruffle to give you a more rounded appearance.

Wear semi loose dresses that are tight only in the right spots.

For instance emphasize a small waist with a dress that is cinched in the middle but flounces out from the hips to give a curvy appearance.

Wear tight jeans, or loose slacks with a pull over sweater, these will both work well for your figure type.

The best swimsuits for skinny women are of course bikinis. Full pieces give slender women a "little girl" appearance, and are not very attractive.

The bikini’s are best if they’re high cut in the hips and butt. This flatters a thin woman best by showing off her waist and legs.

Low cut bikini’s will also work well with a skinny woman though, if you want to emphasize slender hips.

If you’re a large woman all over:

You should go for just slightly loose fitting clothes. Too loose and you’ll only make yourself appear bigger.

Wear panty hose to make your legs look slim. Avoid overly tight clothes at all costs, this will make your skin roll, and you’ll look larger than ever.

Choose mainly capris and knee length skirts or dresses for summer. Avoid shorts, mini skirts, or short dresses until you slim down.

The best swimsuit for a full figure is (you guessed it) a full piece, cut low in the hips, and with a skirted bottom.

If you’re a curvy woman (also known as an hour glass figure):

You can wear almost anything you choose to and look good; loose slacks, tight jeans, loose shirts, tight shirts, loose skirts, tight skirts, dresses, bikini’s, full pieces, etc...

So be proud of your figure and choose your clothes with some taste to best show off your unique shape.

Now that you’re armed with these beauty secrets, go out and put them to use. You’ll definitely start to turn heads, and command a respect in people wherever you go.

Because, remember it’s not the shape of your body, or face, or the size of your nose or lips or eyes, that denotes beauty.

It’s the proud way you carry yourself, and the neatness, and good taste with which you pick your clothes and accessories.

Top Natural Skin Care Products

Top Natural Skin Care Products

Lemon juice
Lemon juice is an effective treatment for dandruff. It cleans your hair quite good. Squeeze a lemon juice and massage you head skin for some time, and then wash it with or without shampoo.
Roses
These pretty flowers are very beneficent! Rosewater is extremely good for the skin. It clears it, rejuvenate and facelift.
Spinach
Spinach is a stockpot of vitamins. It helps to make your body stronger, and more resistant to illnesses and indisposition.
Cucumber
This product is irreplaceable for the benefit of health. It contains a lot of water. You can use it for dark circles curing.
1. Mix cucumber and potato juice. Dip cotton wool balls in it. Keep this on your eyelids for 15 to 20 minutes and gently wash it off.
2. This refreshing mask is also fine: peel, grate and squeeze the juice of a cucumber. Mix it with glycerin and rose water. This mask is appropriate for dry or sunburn skin.
Eggs
It is a natural product containing all substances to maintain human’s health. You may use eggs for hair masks and for face and body care. Usually used with honey and oil.
1. Mix honey, an egg, oil and some brandy (about a table-spoon) and apply to your hair for one or two hours.
2. For hair on face – mix egg white blended with sugar and corn flour, apply this sticky paste. Gently peel it off after drying. Repeat it three or four times.
Honey
Derived from the flowers nectar. That is the most amazing of skin care products! It has an intense regenerative and rejuvenating effect.
1. A face mask of egg and honey can gently remove the tan from your face.
2. Mix oatmeal with honey, yogurt and milled ground almonds. Apply this to your face for five minutes and wash with warm water.
3. Mix honey, vegetable oil and lemon for a great home made moisturizer for your dry skin. Apply this concoction for 10 minutes on your face.
4. Mix a cup of honey to your bath water for soft and smooth skin.
Grapes
It has an excellent moisturizing effect. For oily skin, mix grapes, lemon and egg white. Apply and leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Apples
Apples are rich sources of many useful substances; use it for improvement of health, wellness and beauty. The green apples are more useful. Thin apple slices rubbed onto oily skin will help to control the oily shine. 

The Benefits of Natural Skin care

The Benefits of Natural Skin care

The skin literally holds us together. It is our protective layer that keeps the organs of our body safe. One of the amazing qualities of our skin is it's elasticity, which gives it the ability to stretch as we change and grow. I cannot stress enough the importance of proper skin care to maintain this natural elasticity.

Most people give little consideration to their skin until a problem surfaces. We all start out with young, soft skin. The first problems appear in adolescence, usually through breakouts, due to the ever changing hormones and over active sebaceous glands. Then, throughout life, we are constantly exposed to damaging elements, such as sun exposure, chemicals in the environment, as well as in our household and skin care products. Alcohol, cigarettes, and weather conditions All damage the skin, taking away its natural Hydration and oils, forcing it to work harder to maintain its elasticity.

As we age, Most of us target our face as our main concern, because it usually starts showing the first signs of the aging process. So, we then spend most of our money and time trying to reverse the damage to our face, and neglecting the rest of our body. I try to tell people to think of it as a whole package. It's our largest living, breathing organ, and it all needs nourishment. Hydration is essential, and as we age, the use of creams rich in natural oils will help your skin absorb moisture from the atmosphere and keep it more subtle as we age.

Most of the skin care products that you buy in the store contain harsh chemicals that actually rob the skin of essential oils. These chemicals remove the dead skin cells, exposing new skin, which feels soft and smooth. So, you think the product is moisturizing your skin, when, in fact, it is stripping it of the very oils that absorb moisture and hydrate. It is a temporary feeling, and has actually left you more vulnerable to skin damage than if you didn't use anything at all.

If you are serious about maintaining healthy, young looking skin, stick to the products that are all natural. You pay a little more, but it is well worth it over time. Beware though, as not all products that claim to be natural are really "ALL" natural. They may contain some natural ingredients, but read the label carefully. Many will add in the cheap, synthetic ingredients in order to increase profits.

How to Choose the Perfect Engagement Ring

Difficult choices abound for those who choose to purchase an engagement ring before proposing. Cut, clarity, colour and cost are just some of the elements to consider.

There are many factors to think of when choosing an engagement ring. The cut of the ring, clarity and how much it costs are just a few of the considerations that need to be addressed when carrying out this important step. Therefore, it is best to be prepared, and know how to choose an engagement ring – it could bear a huge influence on the answer when a man pops the question!

Work Within Your Budget

The first rule when purchasing a ring is to only spend as much as a man can afford. It has been said that one to two months' salary should be spent on an engagement ring, but this is simply not the case.
In the majority of cases, the betrothed couple would much prefer a financially stable marriage than beginning their lives together in debt. Perfectly suitable and beautiful rings are available to suit any budget.

Knowing the Different Diamond Cuts

The cut of a diamond dictates how well it reflects light (known as its "fire"). A poorly cut diamond can seem dull, whereas a well cut gem can be dazzling.
As well as defining the sparkle of a diamond, the cut also dictates the shape. The majority of diamonds are shaped into a "round cut", but there are several styles available. It is advised that the person purchasing the ring considers all cuts before making a choice.

Read more at Suite101: How to Choose the Perfect Engagement Ring: Advice on Picking the Best Ring When Planning to Propose

Choosing the Right Colour of a Diamond Ring

Diamond colours range from D to Z, with D being white (that is, colourless) and Z displaying strong and distinct colours.
Diamonds with these colours are known as "fancies", and are extremely rare, with the most valuable being colourless.

Assessing the Clarity of a Diamond

There is much importance placed on the clarity of a diamond, but this should not dissuade the buyer, or cause them to spend more than they initially budgeted for. Any imperfections in a diamond are usually invisible without the aid of a loupe, or magnifying lens.
There are a number of grades of clarity. When purchasing an engagement ring, ideally the diamond should have a grade which is equal to or better than SI1 (Slightly Included 1), with the highest being IF (Internally Flawless).

Know the Weight, or Carat, of a Diamond

The weight of a diamond is known as a carat, which is equal to about 200 micrograms. This is different to a karat, which determines the purity of gold. Each carat is divided into 100 smaller units, known as points. For example, a three-quarters carat is 75 points.
When buying an engagement ring, the buyer should aim for a diamond weight of between half a carat and one carat.

Buying the Right Style of Ring

It's important for a man to purchase the right style of ring as his partner will be wearing it for the rest of her life. If the proposal is to be a surprise and the ring purchased beforehand, it can be very difficult to determine which style is perfect.
To begin, the buyer should consider the style of jewellery that his partner currently owns. From this, various preferences can be ascertained, such as her preference of gem or precious stone, whether she prefers gold, silver or platinum, and so on.
If one of her close friends can be trusted with a secret, it may be beneficial to allow her to assist in choosing a suitable ring.

Buying a Ring From a Jeweller

It is best to visit a number of jewellers to ascertain the latest range of styles and prices. Jewellers are at their busiest in the period approaching Christmas and Valentine's Day, and so a good deal may be achieved outside these times.
Other factors when considering purchasing from a jeweller is:

• Experience of store staff;
• Knowledge of store staff;
• The range on offer;
• Whether they offer insurance.

Buying a Ring From the Internet

It is not recommended that a ring is bought from the internet, as it does not give the buyer a chance to inspect the diamond or meet the sellers. However, it does allow the buyer a chance to browse a large selection of styles and ranges at their own pace.
Special attention should be made to the following when purchasing a ring online:

• Location of the company;
• Delivery terms and conditions.

Choosing an engagement ring is not an easy task, and requires a lot of thought and preparation. Knowing the four 'C's of ring buying is essential:

• Cut
• Clarity
• Colour
• Carat

The engagement ring is something that will be worn by the bride for the rest of her life; however, by building up your knowledge of her preferred styles and the options available when buying a ring, you can make sure that it is perfect.

After the Affair How to Save Your Relationship After Cheating

Saving a relationship after your partner has committed infidelity can be a difficult thing to do. But it is possible. Here are some tips to help you move on.

Face it head on.
Cheating can be a difficult thing to confront your partner with. After all, you want to trust them. If you suspect your partner of cheating, you have to confront them honestly and directly. You will only be able to move on from the issue of cheating once you've determined the level of unfaithfulness your partner has committed.
Don't try to "get back" at your partner by embarrassing them or cheating, or having an emotional affair.
You have every right to be angry and hurt, but doing something to retaliate for your partner's infidelity will not help you feel any better in the long run. Don't commit an act you'll one day regret.

Don't use your partner's past infidelity as a weapon going forward.

Forgiving your partner for cheating can be the most difficult thing you'll ever do. But it is key to moving on both in the relationship and from it. Remember, though, once you forgive your partner, you're not allowed to keep bringing up the issue. Live with the belief that your partner is working on the relationship as hard as you are. Bringing up the past for no good reason (even when you're angry and hurt) will only serve to hinder you both from moving forward.

Fix any relationship issues that may have led to the infidelity.

Cheating is wrong, let's be clear about that. Sometimes one partner's affairs may have more to do with their own character flaws than with issues in the relationship. Some people are cheaters, plain and simple. But if this is not the case in your relationship, you need to come to terms with underlying issues between the two of you. Seek professional help if you need to. Without doing this step, you will likely continue with a relationship that is rocky at best.

Work on rebuilding your relationship by taking part in activities that helped bring you close in the beginning.

Get back to the roots of why you fell in love. Go on dates again! Participate in activities that help you be a team. Surround yourself with friends who support your relationship.

Make sure the affair has ended.

A promise that your partner will end the affair is not the same as truly ending it. Be clear on the fact that in order to continue with the relationship, your partner must have already ended the affair and will not engage in another one. No compromises on this one.

ABC for Maintaining a Good Marriage

The ABC for Maintaining a Good Marriage

Maintaining a good marriage can sometimes be a difficult task. Marriages can very in their good times and bad. When problems or marital issues arise it becomes crucial that these problems are handled in the correct manner. If you take the wrong approach when a problem arises, your good and happy marriage will no longer be in sight.

There are many great ways to maintain a good marriage and keep your happiness and love alive. Marriage does not have to be something difficult, the more effort you put into a marriage, the easier it becomes. It is a relationship that requires attention and more attention than most.

When you spend so much time with another person, you will encounter certain characteristics about them that may irritate or bother you in some way. These are the times when your efforts and patience are most required. You do not want to throw your marriage and the rest of your lives together because of a small pet peeve that you have.

The easiest way to maintain a good marriage is to start out with a good marriage. The better your relationship is to begin with, the less effort you will have to put into it. Love of course is the base of a marriage, but there is more to it than that.

You need to be friends with your spouse; meaning that you share everything and talk about everything together.

The more you share with each other, the closer you will become. This closeness is something that is extraordinary when you come across it. This is the sign of a genuine and good marriage.

 There are many flaws of course still, no marriage is perfect, but the better it is, the closer you and your spouse will become.

If ever you feel that your marriage is not the same as it once was, or you are feeling like there are some marital problems arising.

This is not something to panic about. The longer you are with a person the more likely that a marital problem will arise. These problems are fixable of course, you are not at a dead end, but you are at a new beginning. This is a great way to think about your marriage when problems arise.

 This is your opportunity to stop and look at your marriage in a way that you may not have done for a long time. Take this opportunity and rediscover your good and happy marriage, it is time to revive it.

Good marriages are few and far between today because people are not willing to put the effort in to maintain their relationship. When you love and care about someone, you take the time to create a relationship that will last till the rest of your days.

 This marriage will be able to survive any marital problem that comes along. Marriage is a great way to learn from each other and share with each other.

A good marriage is simply based on a love, friendship and communication. With these three factors, you can handle anything that comes your way.