How To Relieve Foot Pain After Wearing Heels

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Wearing high heels make an outfit look good and give a woman a taller appearance.  However,  wearing high heels occasionally takes a toll on the spine, ankles, knees, hip and feet.  When a woman wears high heels, it causes the body to lean forward and increased the amount of pressure on the forefoot.  This poor alignment may lead to muscle overuse and back pain.

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If you experience lower back pain, it is better that you avoid wearing high heeled shoes.   Here are some recommendations to consider to lower the negative effects of wearing high heels :-

* Avoid wearing heels for long periods of time

*  Stretch your leg muscles before and after wearing them

*  Avoid pointed toe shoes

*  Spend more time resting and less time on your feet.

*  Prop your legs up with a foot rest.  This would help the venous system return blood from your lower body back to your heart and bring down some swelling.

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Weekend Is Time For Relaxation.

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Nothing makes me happier than shopping at my favourite stores, having coffee with friends, lazing around at home and watch a good movie or having a good massage.  After a hectic week at work, it is time to do some things that make my soul happy.  Tomorrow I am going out with my girlfriend as she is keen to check out some music production equipment and then we are going to have lunch at our favourite restaurant downtown.  Hope you have a great weekend too.

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How To Make The Transition Into Fall

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Summer days are over and  the cooler weather is here.  Now is the time to start thinking about Fall fashion.  You can ease the transition period with some new pieces of clothing to your existing summer wardrobe.  Don’t worry about having to maximize your credit card in order to look good this season.  With some careful selections, you should be able to prepare yourself for this coming season.   Check out these few key pieces from H&M.

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Ruffles are in this season. Wear this blouse under a dress or layer it with a light sweater.

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Pair this floral summery skirt with a plain top.

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Wear your summer shorts with a sweater or a jacket.

How To Reduce Swelling In Feet, Ankles And Legs

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Swelling in feet, ankles and legs are very common and have a tendency to happen in women who are pregnant and people who spend a lot of time on their feet.  Being overweight, leg infections, long rides on the airplane which cause inactivity for long periods are some of the factors that cause swelling.

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The symptoms of swelling can range from a mild discomfort to painful and possibility causes limited mobility when the swelling is severe.  Effects of gravity can make the swelling worse.

Here are some ways that can be done to reduce swelling on the legs, feet, ankles and knee, without the use of drugs.

  • Try to exercise your legs whenever possible. Walking and stretching the legs can help to pump the fluid from legs back up to the heart.
  • When travelling on a plane for an extended period, try to get up and walk a bit or stand.
  • If you are overweight, try to lose some weight to reduce the force on the lower limbs.
  • Try raising your legs above the heart with a foot rest when lying down.
  • Reduce the amount of salt in the diet.

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Please take note that if swelling continues to persists for an extended period of time and if it interferes with your quality of life, then it is important to see a physician.

How About Some Gingham

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Gingham is major fashion trend this year.  Are you a fan?  How do you wear it without looking like a tablecloth or Bo Peep?  Some good tips I found is to pair a gingham top with plain bottom and vice-versa.  A gingham dress is fine but keep everything else plain.  Below are some of my favourite styles.  Have you stocked up on this print?

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Big Love For Big Cuff Blouse

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They are big, they are oversized and they are quirky.  Can’t tell you how much I love these tops with exaggerated sleeves.  They definitely give a stylish edge to the simple tops.  Here are some of my favourites :-

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Balloon wrapped top from Pixie Market

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via Pinterest

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Jumpsuit with Frill Sleeve from Asos

Current Wishlist

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Once I have done checking out herco at wwbw.com, I hopped over to my favourite store for some retail therapy.  I am so in love with the current pinstripe shirt trend.  Can you believe it that I have not bought anything in that design at all?  So after seeing all these gorgeous tops from Zara, I cannot wait to check them out at their store.  Here are what I want :-

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Poplin Striped Tunic. I love the buttons on the sleeve

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Off-the-shoulder poplin top.  I love boatneck lapel and the huge cuff.

Eyeliner Drawing Tips

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Eyeliner can give your eyes definition and the va-va-voom effect.  However, I have yet to master the art of drawing flawless eyeliner on my eyes eventhough I draw my eyes a few times a week. Well, they say practice makes perfect so I am going to follow the steps below.

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I love the winged style as it makes the eyes look bigger

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Can’t wait to try this double arrow style