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The other day I was walking around Bloomies when I spotted a stack of random hats on sale. Being on sale the selection obviously wasn’t that stellar. It was all really rather old ladylike and odd. But inspired by HG’s hat post, I decided to play around and try them on anyway- just to see how outrageous I’d look.
Surprisingly during the process, I got attached to one hat in particular: a black felt wide rimmed hat with a simple black patent belt wrapped around it with a discrete bow (above). It was just so ladylike and simple. And at that moment, I thought it actually looked quite good on me!
It reminded me of the women in those (60s?) posters wearing a big black hat, looking really elegant and ladylike (a bit like the poster above). And I’m nothing if not a sucker for ladylike looking things. Encouraged by the saleslady who claimed she got one too and by the fact that after an additional 50% off, it was only $5, I bought it and wore it for the rest of the day just to prove my friend, who told me that I’d never wear such a crazy hat, wrong. A good thing too, since I ended up going to a golfing range that day and it proved to be a very good defense against the sun. I thought it was really cool and ladylike. The rest of my friends hated it though and thought I looked witch like.
On the other hand though, it gives me hat hair, so I’d look really weird going indoors with it, but since it is felt, I can’t very well wear it to the beach. So where would I wear it to? And the other problem is what would I WEAR it with? If I wear it with jeans and tank top, I’d look like I just picked it up off the sales rack to try on (which I guess I did). But if I were it with something equally somber and ladylike to match the hat, I’d look like I was going to a funeral. I considered wearing it with my American Apparel black dress (above shown in Raspberry), because it is simple but the cutting is still rather casual and young……. but the too black thing comes to mind. Maybe I should just get that dress in this Raspberry color………or maybe some accessories? Decorate the hat with a brooch or a colored bow? Suggestions on how to carry this off?

I know, most of you probably think it’s a really crazy old lady hat and cannot fathom why I’d buy it in the first place. I guess I just cannot resist a bargain (it used to be $70). Maybe I’ll just save it for Halloween!

Image Source: Hat-a-tude and American Apparel

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by Ray A. Rubio

The cosmetic market is booming with a myriad of different beauty products which are filling shelves and making their way into the homes of millions of people all over the world. Still, home remedies and natural skin care methods have found their place in the homes of many beauty conscious people because these home remedies are natural and free of side effects, and because they are cheaper to produce compared to similar products consumers can purchase from boutiques. One of the best ways to have a positive impact on the skin’s health is to eat a natural and vitamin rich diet. Our environment also plays a vital part in determining the quality of our skin. Here are four useful home remedies skin care methods that promote positive skin.

Peppermint Facials - Achieving this peppermint facial skin care treatment is simple, and begins by mixing peppermint oil with a single tablespoon of milk and three tablespoons of distilled water. You may also consider adding a small amount of lavender oil for a calming sensation. Peppermint is known for providing a cool and refreshing sensation. It is also known for killing bacteria in the skin, which is the first step in preventing acne and many other skin issues.

Banana Pack - This is an excellent home remedy that simply consists of some crushed bananas and a couple of drops of honey. Honey is a great addition to any home remedy because it is capable of hydrating the skin. Bananas are used because not only do they promote softness, but they also promote smoothness of the skin.

Yogurt - Yogurt has natural cooling and refreshing qualities, and it can also be combined with other natural remedies and skin care products to promote healthy skin. Yogurt can be added to a number of other healing ingredients such as potato skin, rose water, papaya, fruit scrub, mint gel, zinc oxide or titanium dioxide.

Aloe Vera Pack - Another exceptional herb that is accepted globally for providing benefits to the hair and the skin is aloe vera. To make an aloe vera pack, all you have to do is blend aloe vera, which can be applied directly to the hair and the face for best benefit. Aloe vera is naturally calming and healing, and works well when mixed with other remedies as well.

What sets natural home remedies for skin care apart from the products that you buy in the store is the fact that the cosmetics aisle is filled with chemical names that are difficult to pronounce, and natural home remedies are completely safe and natural. If you are looking for a way to improve the health of your skin and hair or your body in general, mixing up food-safe products like aloe vera, fresh fruit and vegetables and natural herbs is much safer than buying a random product from the pharmacy.

There are many different natural remedies that you can create at home by mixing cooling herbs like peppermint and lavender with fresh fruits and vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, avocados and bananas. Blend up some aloe vera to promote healing and add honey for a smooth finish, and you are well on your way to creating a truly wonderful home remedy for natural skin care and hair health. Try experimenting with the ingredients to unlock the power of home remedy skin care.

About the Author
Click here to get free advice on how you can enhance the look of your skin. Ray A. Rubio is a skin care specialist providing advice on choosing the best wrinkle cream for you. Visit http://www.clear-and-clean-skin.com for more details.

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