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Monday, November 19, 2012

Smart Shoe Shopper

November 19, 2012 9 Comments
To find the best fit for your shoes you must buy it in the afternoon or evening, since that day your feet are bigger(they swell during the day).
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When you want to get the right size of your shoes have it measure by standing up, because your feet expand under the weight of your body.

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The shape of your shoes matters as well.  How does the shoe conforms to your feet?  You have to put room in front of your toes, at least 3/8" to 1/2" between the longest toe and the front of your shoe when your standing.  And also at the back of your toes to prevent the shoe from rubbing against that cause corns and calluses.

Well some of us have different sizes of feet, some are not similar in sizes.  If your feet are like that you must choose shoes that fit the bigger foot.  And just put additional support pad for the other foot.  Be aware that if you buy shoes do not buy that are too stiff or too tight to wear shoes, your feet will suffer for that.

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Be patient and responsible shoe shopper.  Do not depend on how the shoe looks like,or the famous brand the shoe manufactured. Give focus to your feet. It is not bad to be fashionable and sophisticated.

Fashion and Comfort.  BE HEALTHY ALWAYS!!! 

   
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Sunday, November 4, 2012

5 Ways to Make Your Manicure and Pedicure Last

November 04, 2012 16 Comments
We always talk about skin and hair care.  How about our nails?
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Our nails are very important to our general well-being.  Right girls?  It reflects our personality and it reveals our health too. So you have to see to it that your nails are healthy looking groomed nail.

 Going to a salon is quite expensive to have a manicure and pedicure.   And sometimes you are not satisfied with the result because the nail polish use can easily crack or remove just in a minute.

 So here are some tips I learned on how to make manicure and pedicure last.

  • CLEAN THE SURFACE.
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Using Nail Polish Remover clean nails with a cotton swab.  Clean nails allow polish to adhere better and make application more even.

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The one usually use in the parlor to remove residue is PURE ACETONE.  But if you see that it makes your nails dry, STOP USING THIS KIND OF ACETONE.  Use a nail remover without hydrators like LANOLIN.

  • PICK THE RIGHT BASE.
BONDER Rubberized Polish Gripping Basecoat
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A primer with a unique rubberized base that will help lacquer grip our nail surface for LONGER-LASTING adhesion.
  
  • PICK A SHIMMERY NAIL POLISH.
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Shimmery/Pearly Nail Polish last longer compared with matte nail polish because it contains MICA PARTICLES.   Always apply two lights coats of this nail polish for longer lasting result.

  • TOP IT OFF.

Insta-Dri Anti-Chip Top Coat

Dries ANY Nail Color in 30 Seconds!
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As far as I can remember I started using this when I am still working at Watsons Inc., SM Davao City.  I was amazed with this product because even if the price is quite expensive it really gives CUSTOMERS SATISFACTION.

After applying your favorite nail polish, just wait for a minute before applying one coat of INSTA-DRI ANTI-CHIP Top Coat.  And in 30 seconds it will dry quickly.  This will last 10 days and more.

  • OIL DAILY.

This was given to me by a friend and this is very nice after you have your manicure and pedicure done.  Before going to bed I put this on my nails to prevent from breaking and chipping.

Source: GH, Yahoo and my own experience
 
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