Zimbabwe: Fashion Week Ends in Style

(Image:formal dresses) The curtain came down on the fifth edition of the Zimbabwe Fashion Week on Saturday at Harare City Library and the country's top runway show lived up to its billing. Since the event came alive a week ago, the capital has been a hype of activity with enthusiasts thronging the venue to get a glimpse of the designs that were being showcased. Top international celebrity Yuri Kolokolnikov was on the guest list as promised and the "Game of Thrones" star graced the event throughout the week.
The show's founder and executive producer, Priscilla Chigariro, described the fashion fete as yet another success in spite of the challenges that marred the planning process.
"We are happy that we managed to pull it off.
"Everything went as planned and a number of changes had to be made in the build-up to the event.
"One of these include the setting up of the tent, making the event an outdoor event as the library did not have adequate space.
"The show came up beautifully and the central location enabled different people to easily access it," she said.
About 40 designers showcased their work on the runway and of these, seven were international brands.
Among them was United States-based super model Yolanda Yona, better known as Nana Simz, who added the international flair on the runway.
Also among the "A" list guests was 3013 ZFW emerging designer Znzorzi Adby.
South Africa-based Zimbabwean designer Thembani Mubochwa of TZM Fashion House returned home for the fashion showcase and presented great outfits at the show.
Radio and television personality Hazvinei "DJ Chilli" Sakarombe was TZM Fashion House ambassador this year and she also graced the runway.
Speaking about the showcase, Mubochwa said he was humbled to return to ZFW after a successful participation last year.
"I am glad to return for the show. It has become my annual plan to be here to showcase my designs.

"Home is best and I was happy to see emerging designers doing well," he said.Also read here:princess prom dresses uk

Finding the Right Vegan Cheese

(Image:prom dresses) Okay, so you’ve decided to ditch dairy. Good for you! Your body will thank you in a myriad of ways, not to mention your conscience. Believe it or not, giving up dairy products is one of the very best things you can do to demonstrate your commitment to living gently on this planet, as well as protecting your own health for the years ahead.
Now what do you do about that pesky little problem called cheese? If you’re like many people, giving up cheese can be a daunting thought, especially if you’re used to relying on it when there don’t seem to be any other “vegetarian“ options.
But there’s no reason this should have to be the case. Sure, it’s true that once upon a time, giving up dairy meant giving up cheese, but in today’s world, the range of vegan cheeses seems to be growing all the time.
With so many to choose from, how do you know which one to try? Well hey, why stop at one? In fact, the most sensible thing is to test out different cheeses until you find one that really suits your taste preferences. From soy to tapioca, to almond, macadamia and hazelnut, vegan cheeses are all very different to each other, so don’t be fooled into believing that you’re out of options just because a particular brand doesn’t float your boat.
Choosing the right vegan cheese depends largely on what you intend to use it for. There are many cheese dishes you can create in your own home, including simple sauces made using tofu, nutritional yeast, tahini, and a few simple seasonings. This same basic formula can be used to create cheesy pasta dishes, a topping for lasagna, or fresh ricotta to have on crackers.
With a simple Google search for recipes, you’ll find that there is no shortage of inspiration for the aspiring vegan cheese chef. In fact, there are entire books devoted to explaining the fine art of dairy-free cheese making, proving that an intrepid adventurer can hand-make vegan goodies from gouda to brie to mozzarella.
And don’t be discouraged if you’re allergic to soy, as there are plenty of soy-free options. Daiya cheeses (wedges, slices, shreds and spreads) are all soy-free and tapioca-based, and there are plenty of soy-free nut cheeses, such as Treeline and Dr. Cow.
If you’re craving pizza with cheese that melts and stretches, Daiya shreds may well be your best option.
Daiya shreds also work really well for enchiladas, paninis and nachos, but another good bet is Vegan Gourmet by Follow Your Heart. Although it doesn’t have the stretch of Daiya, it also melts and seems to have a more neutral flavor.
Longing for a morning bagel with cream cheese? Check out Follow Your Heart, Galaxy Foods or Sheese. As well as plain (great for cheesecakes!) vegan spreadable cheeses are available in different flavors including cheddar, chive and sweet chilli.
If you want to do a vegan wine and cheese tasting, you might want to look into some of the new artisan cheeses, such as Treeline or Dr Cow.
Seeking queso for your corn chips? Food for Lovers, Nacheez and Nacho Mom’s can all fulfill that craving.
If you like a little parmesan sprinkled on your pasta, there are a few different brands out there, including a completely raw one called Parma, as well as Parmela, GoVeggie and my own favorite, Bellissimo (made in New Zealand by Angel Foods.)
Have a hankering for Mac ‘n’ Cheese? Well honestly, you can easily make it yourself without any store-bought cheese at all (ask Google!), but there are also several powdered sauce mixes to make it easy, including Road’s End Organics and the cashew-based Beyond Better. And if you’re looking for really a quick fix, Amy’s has a dairy-free frozen version of this classic comfort food, which also happens to be gluten-free. Earth Balance also has two flavors of packaged Mac ‘n’ Cheese, requiring nothing more than a little stove-cooking along with vegan milk and butter.
Looking for a crunchy, cheesy snack? Beanfields have created an incredible nacho-flavored corn chip that often leaves me wondering how on earth they did it. And believe it or not, Earth Balance recently came out with Vegan Cheddar Kettle Chips, Cheddar Squares and Aged White Cheddar Puffs and Popcorn!
And finally, if you want nothing more than a tasty cheese slice to go in between two slices of bread with lettuce and tomato, and maybe even a little vegan mayo (mmmmm), then I would recommend Daiya slices or wedges.
As you can see, the variety of vegan cheese alternatives on the market is far from limited. And the options are even wider if you’re open to experimenting in your own kitchen. With just a little culinary courage, you can open up a whole world of vegan cheese-making using fresh, whole food ingredients.
When we make changes to our diet, one thing we find is that our tastes and preferences change as our habits change. Flavors and aromas that were once appealing can actually become quite the opposite as our bodies adjust to more wholesome foods. I say this from experience. I was once a serious cheese eater, enjoying everything from cheddar to camembert to blue cheese. Nowadays, just the smell of dairy cheese has become quite a turn-off to me. So if you’re venturing into the world of vegan food with trepidation about replacing familiar flavors with new and different ones, rest assured that you will not feel the same way in a month from now. In fact, since the cells in our taste buds renew themselves every two weeks, there’s a good chance that your taste will catch up with your convictions in no time!

And in the meantime, don’t be afraid to try something new! We now live in a world where giving up dairy doesn’t mean giving up cheese… Now isn’t that something to be grateful for?Read more here:www.sheindress.co.uk/graduation-dresses

Robinson’s of Bawtry annual hit fashion show back again

(Image:Prom Dresses online uk) A team of designers are busy making the finishing touches to the annual Robinson’s of Bawtry fashion show.
The show is once again a sell out event with about 200 guests attending the evening at China Rose Cantonese restaurant in Bawtry.
Director Robinson’s of Bawtry, Russell Jones said: “We have raised over £250,000 to date in aid of Yorkshire Cancer Research and are looking forward to extending our support this year.”
This year, Robinson’s are welcoming Chief Executive of Yorkshire Cancer Research, Charles Rowett to the show for the first time.
Charles will be at the show with his wife Sue along with representatives from iconic brands Moschino, Jacob Cohen, Versace and Armani Jeans.
Russell added: “Over the last two years we have been able to support PhD student James Hackland in his research programme and that has been because of the generosity of our fashion show guests.”
“We are planning another fantastic evening for them this year one that will go down in the Robinson’s history books once again.”
“This year’s fashion show promises to be just as spectacular as before with a fantastic fashion show showcasing our autumn/winter collection for 2014, plus a special preview of the Versus Versace Spring/Summer 2015 collection.”
On the night there will be entertainment from The Soul Legends show and a raffle.

The fashion show, which is on Sunday 5th October, will have the latest items from top designers including,Also read here:www.sheindress.co.uk/red-carpet-celebrity-dresses

Fashion-fearless Klum takes on Milan

(Image:formal dresses) Milan designers wrapped up five days of previews for next summer's womenswear looks on Sunday.
While trends like geometric wedge sandals, billowing diaphanous dresses and embellished boyfriend denim trousers won't be in stores for months, the fashion hungry already have a good idea what to expect thanks to the hashtag-driven world.
That's a good thing, helping to demystify fashion, according to Heidi Klum, has played a big role in the popular evolution of fashion as one of the creators, along with Harvey Weinstein, of Project Runway.
"People can understand it better now," said Klum, who was in Milan for an AmFAR gala Saturday evening, and took in the Versace and Roberto Cavalli collections. "Because of Project Runway, because of social media. You see editors in the front row uploading all the photos right from the runway, so you see it immediately. Now everyone is competing and showing things."
Klum said she herself is "fearless with fashion" and bravely wears things many department store buyers would rather leave on the runway. "I love wearing all those beautiful clothes. I have a lot of opportunities to wear the beautiful gowns. I understand not everybody does."
AMFAR GALA
Klum's fashion choice for the AmFAR event was a red carpet-worthy strapless black Versace gown accented by a cage-like gold corset.
Klum, who has been working with AmFAR for over a decade, oversaw an auction that raised $1.4 million for the AmFAR foundation, which has set a goal of curing AIDS by 2020.
A Damien Hirst piece fetched the highest price of the evening, 250,000 euros ($320,000), while Israeli model Bar Refaeli helped drive up bidding on a Robert Rauschenberg print titled "Soviet/American Array III" to 110,000 euros ($140,000).
"I think it is so important what they do," Klum said. "They are raising millions and millions of dollars for the research."
OVER THE RAINBOW
Massimiliano Giornetti has updated brand founder Salvatore Ferragamo's original 1938 Rainbow wedge sandal, created for Judy Garland. The shoe has been made modern with monochromes, and paired with exotic skins, while the platforms undulate both along the horizontal and the vertical.
That movement echoes the clothes in the collection, and epitomizes how Giornetti is perfecting the marriage of apparel and leather goods at the center of the brand's identity.
Nowhere was that better exemplified during the Salvatore Ferragamo womenswear preview on Sunday than in halter dresses with a reptile bodice that flowed right into a knit skirt with the lightest tulle underlay for an ethereal effect. It was complemented by a clutch with fringe cascading out of the side.
Cross-directional ribbing gave movement to dresses that wrapped assuredly around the bodice, while leather belts defined the flattering silhouette. Voluminous trousers moved like skirts.

There was an emphasis on white — a runway favorite in Milan collections for next summer — earth tones and paler shades — but the designer punched up the last pieces with turquoise blue and emerald green accents.Read more here:www.sheindress.co.uk/sexy-prom-dresses

Irish fashion designers continued to shine at London Fashion Week

(Photo:uk prom dresses 2014) From the new to the established, Irish talent is definitely finding its niche at one of the world’s biggest fashion industry showcases and as the dust settles on another impressive week for fashion in the capital, here are my key shows:
As one giant of Irish fashion, John Rocha, bowed off the fashion week schedule this month another returned. Paul Costelloe rejoined LFW this season, presenting a retro-inspired catwalk show at Simpson’s in the Stand. Basing his silhouette on the empire line, his mini-dresses featured an innovative play on volumes and explorations in colour, resulting in a fresh, youthful and above all highly-wearable collection.
The use of lavish Italian floral jacquards added a depth to the deceptive simplicity of cut while tailored cropped jackets and trench coats illustrated Costelloe’s mastery of the line. This collection sees a more coherent and contemporary Costello, playing to his strengths but in a new and unexpected direction.
From one industry veteran to a newly emerging talent, Danielle Romeril presented on the official schedule for the first time. A graduate of Limerick School of Art and Design, Romeril completed an MA at London’s prestigious Royal College of Art and this astute training deeply informs her concept-driven clothing.
Starting her label in 2012 she has since been making strong headway in the industry and currently receives support from the British Fashion Council’s NEWGEN sponsorship platform. Instead of a catwalk, her presentation consisted of a designed set evoking an off grid camping site set in the basement of Somerset House.
Her main themes promoted a new interpretation of sustainability and never has it looked so sharp. Using khaki and army green as a focal base she has produced her most ambitious collection to date, which was wearable and functional. With unique combinations of lazer-cut materials standout touches included large 3D pockets in lace or backpacks.
Despite the loss of John Rocha from the show schedule it seems his unique aesthetic and assured approach to fashion design was still present, namely in the collection presented by his daughter Simone. Her fashion sensibility seems contained in a Rocha vacuum, naturally enough, but this only serves to heighten her popularity. Each season reveals a development of her core brand values which evoke a slightly off-kilter woman, who is equally happy dressing up as she is on a rural hike.
Rocha’s repetitious use of signature silhouettes and motifs beguile the viewer and draws them into her idiosyncratic fashion world. And with worldwide sales and distribution growing, it’s working. The designers Spring Summer 2015 collection further revisits her main themes – for example her colour palette continues to focus on black and muted nudes.
When a vibrant red surfaced unexpectedly it featured as an embellishment on a nude background or in an exaggerated form appliqued on a floral print. Her androgynous silhouette, exaggerated with hyper pockets illustrates her considered construction of garments, while lengths rarely left the knee as edges were scalloped or trimmed with fur.
Styling is always vital for Rocha and accessories provided an accent on the catwalk, with handbags – with edges that were also scalloped or trimmed with the obligatory fur, as well as transparent lace gloves all reinforcing her DNA. The brand’s strategic move into footwear was inspired too as Rocha’s brogues now compete with the likes of Prada and Stella McCartney in the statement stakes. This season her footwear was again an integral component to the collection, whether fur trimmed or appliqued.
Simone Rocha is not only one of the most interesting designers to ever come out of Ireland, continuing her father’s legacy, she is also one of the more interesting designers that showed at London Fashion Week.
From top to toe Rocha creates the mise-en-scéne of the catwalk, in which every aspect is vital but most importantly is pushing fashion in new directions which still satisfy the consumer.Also read here:www.sheindress.co.uk/prom-dresses-uk

Ten trends from London fashion week 2014

(Photo:vintage prom dresses uk) Trainers
The week saw a virtuous trend circle between the front row and the catwalk. Stan Smiths, Gazelles and Nike Airs lined the front row, while trainers appeared on the catwalks of Burberry and Temperley.
School
Christopher Kane borrowed from his secondary-school uniform (Taylor High, detail dorks) and showed pleats and burgundy on the catwalk. Meanwhile, Anya Hindmarch showed clutch bags in the shape of giant pencil cases (remember, yeah?) personalised with leather stickers.
Venn diagram curves
Semi-circles of overlapping colour made the grade at Christopher Kane, Jasper Conran and at Stella McCartney’s capsule Green Carpet Challenge collection. Anna Wintour got in there early, wearing the actual GCC collection to the collection. That’s power.
Long slouchy skirts
As seen at Emilia Wickstead, Richard Nicoll and Jonathan Saunders. The look has gained traction off the catwalk too, where it is worn with a neat white shirt and a kitten heel.
Pleats
This trend had a long list of backers including Peter Pilotto, J.JS Lee, Christopher Kane, Barbara Casasola and Margaret Howell. The latter’s were as neat, refined and uniform-ish as you would expect.
Matisse
The recent Cut-Outs show was the most successful exhibition ever at the Tate. The collections of Issa, Jonathan Saunders, Peter Pilotto and Roksanda suggest that designers spent some time south of the river this summer.
Bermuda shorts
Posh and just on or above the knee, bermudas will be big next summer. Antonio Berardi, Roksanda and Paul Smith say so.
Freaky nautical
Next summer, nautical won’t just mean stripes – although Preen’s striped polo-necks were perfection. It will mean rope detailing – seen at Christopher Kane and Peter Pilotto. JW Anderson had a sideways swipe at nautical, with giant leather picture hats and rope and toggle details.
Denim jackets
Very normal usually, and very haute next summer. Henry Holland featured them in his groupie show and Christopher Bailey nipped them in at the waist, popped on a bright perspex collar and relied on Jourdan Dunn to show them off.
Leather

A laser-cut leather dress stole the show at Mulberry, and JW Anderson’s leather hat is set to become a cult buy. But special mention must go to Christopher Kane’s leather tracksuit bottoms worn with flat sandals and woven detail top.Also read here:pink prom dresses 2014

Kendall Jenner banned Kim Kardashian from coming to her fashion shows

(Image:amazing prom dresses) In the latest installment of ‘I hate my famous family for impeding my aspirations as a legitimate fashion model,’ Kendall Jenner (who these days insists on only going by the moniker Kendall) told in a recent interview that she banned her infamous sister, Kim Kardashian from attending fashion shows in which she was modeling in.
Told Kendall via NYmag‘s The Cut in which she explains how her family’s clout rather than facilitating her career has in fact done quite the opposite (you think?): ‘I was like, ‘You know what? I want to be high fashion. I want to be taken seriously … People think that this [success] just came to me. But it didn’t. What I have has almost worked against me. I had to work even harder to get where I wanted because people didn’t take me seriously as a model. Because of the TV show,” she adds needlessly. “I went on castings and some people weren’t feeling me because of my name. But it was great when people didn’t recognize me. I was like, ‘Thank you. Please don’t recognize me.'”
Added the aspiring model who last week alone sashayed down the planks for venerable designers including Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan, Diane von Furstenbergand Tommy Hilfiger (bixches smell free press when they see it) : ‘Kim was invited to a lot of the shows that I was in,” she says. “She called me before and was like, ‘Hey, I was invited to the show, I just wanted to let you know. Do you want me to come?’ and I was like, ‘No.”
The model has told in the past that ‘people didn’t take me seriously as a model…I went on castings and some people weren’t feeling me because of my name. But it was great when people didn’t recognise me. I was like, “Thank you. Please don’t recognise me.”‘

What do you think kids? Is Kendall Jenner smoking the good shit? There because she didn’t get the helping hand of the world’s biggest media tabloids (thanks pimp momma Kris), delusional or just making sure she pimps the story of her reticence just like pimp momma trained her to as she continues to juice every waking moment on her ascent to superstardom?Read more here:long prom dresses

Include mangoes in daily diet to lower blood glucose levels

(Photo:bridesmaid dresses uk) People who are obese and diabetic can benefit from eating mangoes daily, says a research finding led by Edralin Lucas, associate professor of nutritional sciences at Oklahoma State University, College of Human Sciences and also lead author of the study.
The researchers said that mangoes contain biologically active compounds like the manigiferin, a known antioxidant. This they said brings benefits to blood glucose. The other important component of mangoes is the fibre content which delays the absorption of glucose into the blood stream considerably.
Said Lucas, “Our results indicate that daily consumption of 10 grams of freeze-dried mango, which is equivalent to about one-half of a fresh mango (about 100 grams), may help lower blood sugar in obese individuals.”
To test their hypothesis, the researchers asked each participant to consume 10 grams of the fruit and monitored their reaction. At the end of the supplementation period lasting 12 weeks an assessment was made.
It was then revealed that there was a reduction in glucose level in both sexes. There was however no change in each of the individuals’ weight, hip or waist measurement, waist to hip ratio, fat and lean mass, said the team.
On the downside, according to the findings, there was however a slight increase in BMI (Body Mass Index) in the female participants which they dismiss as insignificant.

The lead author says the findings give an option for those obese and who want a healthy diet. The study has been published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolic Insights.Read more here:www.sheindress.co.uk/black-prom-dresses-uk

Summer experiences harvested, we’re shaping styles for the new season

(Image:uk prom dresses) “After traveling abroad this summer, I was so glad to come back to Todmorden,” he said. “I want to hear all the stories from clients’ adventures this summer. Yes, I did visit other salons while I was away and I brought back lots of new ideas. I love this time of year, and I’m offering a whole new palette of concepts, colours and styles to add to the festivities.”
We all agree, September is a “welcome back” month, a month with lots of stories about summer adventures.
It’s also a month for preparation and getting back on track.
Loucas elaborates on his point: “All over the world September is the gateway month to holidays the whole world celebrates. Fashion is a very big part of it. As 2015 rolls into view I believe a rebirth of glamour will command centre stage.”
Loucas says that in the Calder Valley, the summer of 2014 will be remembered as hot, sunny, and world famous yellow for one of the best Tour de France races ever!
“I hope we have a dozen more summers just like it but now it is almost over and now we move on to a different time of year; a time for fresh new colours and textures.
“September has a long standing tradition as harvest time, essential to a community, sustaining strength as we start to think about the essentials for the new season ahead; the autumn solstice.
“The Celts celebrated September with harvest festivals, their seventh month, the perfect month. September didn’t get shifted into being the ninth month until Gregorian changes refined the Roman calendar into what we use today. But hundreds of years of tradition cannot be wiped away so easily, and ancient September continues in spite of the change.
“The earlier Roman calendar named this month of the year ‘seven’ because it coincided with the seventh astrological sign Libra, symbolised by scales of balance.”
During harvest, balanced scales assured everyone was treated fairly. Balance has always been an important aspect of life, even fashion life. The scales became the sign of perfect justice, and seven the number of perfection in many different religions or cultures, said Loucas.
“Seven is the number of wholeness, completion, and by traditional implication the end of one period and the beginning of something new. It’s a time to celebrate, with new styles of clothes, new schools, new business ventures, and new social events; while our hills and valleys are given a makeover of newly fallen coloured leaves,” he said.
Meanwhile, what did Loucas and his team discover on their own summer travels?
Loucas, who is artistic director and founder of Stone Hair Art said: “Everyone is revisiting the classics. Long luxurious waves of thick curls were everywhere I looked.
“Women’s hair styles, even on the beaches, were glamorous and sophisticated. It’s a rebirth of the classic Venus beauty, the type you might find on Mount Olympus or in Monaco.
“Confident classic elegance is in, and we found a way to make it fit you and your budget; it’s something you can be part of this season. Looks which were cool, raw, and sometimes vulgar and crude in the past few years have outlived their shelf life.
“The new look celebrates the fragile elegance of life.”
Tom, Stone Hair Art stylist supreme and colour specialist had this to offer: “I noticed all the sun kissed highlights on hair this summer, mostly the look says ‘I spent hours on my private beach in Rio, and on my yacht at the Ritz in Cayman playing tennis in the blazing sun’.
“The sun kissed look subtly races along tips and edges of the hair, as if the sun bleached it; a must for international travel.
“I imagine this trend will continue even into the winter, perhaps with a little holiday sparkle blended to spark the season”.
Loucas felt it was great to travel, and even better to share it all with creative friends, developing their own styles from the experiences. A lot more ideas floated around the afternoon they met up again.
And Stone’s number one female stylist, Jenny, just returned from Mexico has some interesting observations to share.

If you stop in and hear what Loucas and the team have on offer this autumn maybe you’ll end up with a new style of your own and new adventures to share as well.Also read here:uk prom dresses 2014

5 Questions To Ask Your Beautician Before A Facial

(Image:long prom dresses) Facial will give your skin that extra glow. This treatment can also be used if you have whiteheads. It will also open up your pores. A facial once in a while will do no harm. In fact, you will find yourself relaxed after a facial.
It is important to know that facial is only temporary, and you can expect your face to be back like before after a few months. During a facial, the beautician uses a lot of cream on the face for a period of time to get that glow.
There are few things that you need to know before facial. Facial tips are very important, as facial depends on the skin type. If the wrong set of ingredients is used, there can be drastic effects. To avoid all these, there are a few questions to ask before facial to your beautician.
One of the very crucial facial tips is that you need to know your skin type and the type of creams that can be used on it. The following are the questions to ask before facial.
What do you do in a facial?
This is one of the basic questions to ask before facial. This will help you know what exactly they will do and how well they will do it. Try to compare them with a different place and check who gives better services.
What type of facial is best suited for me?
They should be able to judge the type of facial required for your skin tone. For this, one of the significant facial tips is that you should know your skin type. This will help you determine that they are suggesting the right one for you. Using wrong ingredients and techniques that are not suited for your skin will only give negative effects.
Do you have a natural facial?
This is one of the questions to ask before facial. Facials are of different types, most of them are cream based and will contain a lot of chemicals. There are also natural types where they use fresh fruits, aloe Vera and other natural products. You can be sure that this will not harm your skin in any way.
Do you have a consultation before doing a facial?
A few good salons will have this provision. This will in fact give you a clear idea of your skin type and the kind of facial you can use and how often you will need to do it and of course, the best suited in your budget. They should be able to give you a good idea about the method.
How much will it cost?
Facial is necessary, but there is no point spending a lot on it. One of the facial tips is to ask them for the one which is best suited for your budget. By doing this, you can get to use them regularly, which will help your skin look better in no time.

Remember to ask these questions to your beautician next time before getting a facial.Also read here:www.sheindress.co.uk/pink-prom-dresses

Protecting Your Eyes During a Run

(Image:uk bridesmaid dresses) Just before you head out for a run, you probably take care to protect your skin from UV rays by using sunscreen. Remember also that your eyes are exposed to the elements when you are outdoors as well.
Just before you head out for a run, you probably take care to protect your skin from UV rays by using sunscreen. Remember also that your eyes are exposed to the elements when you are outdoors as well. Although summer is fading into fall, it is still crucial to protect your eyes and skin during your daily outdoor runs.
Protective Eyewear
“We should all be protecting our eyes from both visible light and UV light, throughout our lifetimes, because [sun exposure] can damage structures in the cornea, the lens of the eye and the retina, as well as the skin around the eyes or eyelids,” says Michael Repka, a professor of ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He notes that studies have shown that ultraviolet exposure can result in increased risk for a range of vision-related problems, from heightened sensitivity to light and irritation to cataracts and possibly macular degeneration and skin cancers on the eyelid.
Remember that eye protection is important any season of the year, regardless of the weather. Dr. Dora Adamopoulos, an optometrist in VA, notes that 31% of UV light still comes through on cloudy days. Running in the winter? Snow-covered surfaces reflect up to 80% of UV rays.
Ophthalmologist Edward Kondrot MD notes that the darkness of the lens is not the deciding factor on which lenses to purchase. Also, although you may like the look of polarized lenses, they do nothing to fight UV rays. Look for glasses that advertise blocking up to 99% of UV rays or absorbing up to 400 nm. (Runners may also want to look for additional features such as non-fog lenses and flexible sweat-proof nose bridges so they are comfortable enough to keep them on during the entire run.)
For additional protection, you should also consider wearing a hat that shields the eyes from UV rays. In addition, running in early mornings or in the evenings when the sun is not quite as bright is protective. You can also take your run indoors to a treadmill on occasion.
Nutrients that Protect the Eyes
In addition to shielding your eyes from the sun, you should also include five essential vision-protective nutrients in your daily diet, says Kerri Haynes MS RD.
• Lutein & Zeaxanthin – these carotenioids may help aid in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts. They are found in brightly colored vegetables, dark leafy greens (such as spinach and kale), and lutein-rich eggs.
• Zinc – this mineral aids in the release of Vitamin A from the liver, which in turn supports the production of melanin, a protective pigment in the eye. Red meats, poultry and eggs are good sources. Plant sources of zinc include wheat germ, nuts, black-eyed peas and tofu.
• Vitamin E – an antioxidant that protects the body against free radical damage. Vitamin E is found in cooking oils such as soybean, safflower and corn. Nuts are also a great source of E.
• Vitamin C – in addition to boosting the immune system and protecting tissues, vitamin C may also help lower risk for age-related macular degeneration and visual acuity loss. Citrus fruits and berries are great sources of vitamin C.

• Omega-3 Fatty Acids: EPA and DHA are important for vision development and retinal function. Higher-fat fish is the best source (salmon, mackerel) but you can also find omega-3’s in flaxseed and walnuts.Also read here:uk prom dresses

Kim Kardashian reveals her weekly routine for glossy locks

(Photo:formal dresses) Let's just face it, Kim Kardashian has some pretty impeccable locks. Have you ever seen those flowing strands look anything short of glossy and flawless? No, us neither, which is why we're completely down with learning her hair routine, which she dished to WWD with North West's hair secrets, too. Hurrah.And, surprise surprise, her hair routine doesn't err on the low-maintenance side. In fact, she has an entire plan to keep it packed with joy all week. But there is one shock here; she doesn't rely on much shampoo to keep it in check, instead going through a cycle of styles that work with its natural oils. Clever.
She said: "I start out the first day with a clean blowout. The second day, I put in dry shampoo, which adds texture. Then, the third day, I sleek it and I straighten it, and then, the fourth day, I put our oil in it, and I make it a really sleek look. I might do a ponytail or a sleek bun. That's my hair plan, and then I start over."
Well, we don't know about you, but to our ears, that sounds like a great way to get soft locks. After all, over-washing can lead to dryness, hence the popularity of co-washing.
The secret spilling is all in aid of the upcoming Kardashian hair collection, and when talking about their Black Seed Dry Oil, she said she's been testing it out on North West.
"North likes to brush her own hair. You start with a brush and then you have to get a second brush [for her]. Right when you get it all perfect, she takes the brush and starts doing it herself. I just started using our oil because I needed to slick it [her hair] back and make it stay. I just use a drop of it, but then she brushes it and likes to mess it all up."

Well, that's all the evidence we need that our future children will be craving North West's locks.Also read here:www.sheindress.co.uk/prom-dresses-2013-2014