The Gibson Girls of America’s Victorian Age, had a style and sophistication that paved the way to today’s popular Vintage Revival. Here’s their story including how to create a Gibson Girl Hairdo.
Category: Fashion and Beauty Trends
Apr 15
Should Older Women Dress Their Age?
Whoever wrote the cardinal rule that said, “Women should dress their age”, should be excommunicated and voted off the fashion savvy registry.
Dec 09
Men in Kilts
I always liked the fact that real men ate tofu, practiced
yoga and wore kilts. Here are some observations from a savvy American woman.
Nov 27
Myth #20 Cellulite Can Be Eliminated With the Latest Creams and Treatments
Cellulite is just a fancy name for fat that causes an uneven, “cottage cheese” effect on the skin’s surface. The condition may be caused by broken down connective tissue. It’s a common condition that occurs in 80-90% of women. Many of us try to get rid of the dreaded dimples with topical creams that …
Nov 27
Myth #19 If You Want To Lose Weight In Your Stomach, Do a Lot of Sit Ups; If You Want To Lose Weight From Your Legs, Run or Do Leg Lifts
It’s sad but true; experts are now saying that it’s not possible to “spot reduce”. We lose weight when we burn more calories than we eat, and we can choose foods that metabolize better than others, but we can’t instruct our bodies to burn fat in one particular location. On a brighter note, some …
Nov 27
Myth #18 If You Stop Exercising Your Muscles Will Turn Into Fat
Muscle is muscle and fat is fat. One does not undergo a metamorphosis where one turns into the other. If you have built up muscle, and you stop exercising, your muscle tissue will decrease in size. It’s also likely that you’ll get fat from sitting around doing nothing. <<previous
Nov 27
Myth #17 Your Skin Pores Open With a Hot Compress and Close With a Cold Compress
Your pores are not like flowers opening to the warm sunshine and closing with the cool of evening. It’s a myth. <<previous