NEXT DIRECTORY

Today i am recomending NEXT DIRECTORY because they have a wide selection of quality clothing at great prices. Wearing anything from next, your sure to look classy.


With up to the date fashions, and styles for all ages.. you wont go wrong!

You dont have to travel to the store either, you can buy online at their website:



(the link above will direct you to the official NEXT website)

What's your bra size?

Chances are, you aren’t wearing the right bra size — roughly 85% of women are in the wrong bra, and even for the lucky 15%, it’s almost impossible to just have one bra size.

Bra-Sizing Myth Number 1: I’m wearing the right bra size, and it is x.

Every woman has weight fluctuations throughout the year, and unless women are being re-fitted roughly every six months, they’re probably wearing the wrong size. If you’re not sure that you’re wearing the wrong size, here are a couple of tell-tale signs to look for:

• Do your breasts look weird underneath your shirt, like they’re sticking out over the top? That’s a key indicator that you’re wearing too small of a cup size, and that your breasts are spilling over the bra, and are not fully supported.

• If you lift your arm above your head and look at the wire of your bra, how far back is it going? If your cup isn’t actually covering all of your breast along the side of your body, this is another sign that you’re wearing too small of a cup. Another key indicator here is if you have skin spilling over the sides of your bra

• Do your straps dig in to your shoulders? If so, you’re probably wearing too large of a back size, and your breasts are not getting enough support.

• Does the cup of your bra stick out from your breast and bunch up in certain areas? This is a sign that you’re wearing too large of a cup size, and should size down a size.

Bra-Sizing Myth Number 2: All bras are the same

Once you’ve sussed out your size range, you’ll quickly find that some bras work better for you than others. There are a variety of bra types out there, the main four being:

• Full Cup: These are bras that go all the way up your breast at an angle, covering a great deal of your breast.

• Balconette Cup: These bras, also sometimes called “shelf” bras, are cut almost horizontally across the breast, rather than along the top. These bras cover much less tissue than full-cup, and are also called demi-cup or half-cup bras.

• Plunge: These bras cut away dramatically at the inside of the breast and cut farther down into the cleavage, allowing you to wear V-cut tops without your bra showing

Depending on your size, certain types might work better for you: for example, a woman with a smaller cup size may struggle with full-cup bras, as the fabric might often “pooch out” over the breast if the cup does not match your breast shape exactly. A balconette or a triangle bra might work better, depending upon your shape. Larger sizes may find difficulties with balconette bras, as their breast tissue might spill over the top, creating the unfortunate quadraboob effect. You should experiment with different bra types to find out which ones work best for you.

Bra-Sizing Myth Number 3: I can buy the same size across all kinds of brands

Just like with different bra types, your size can change dramatically across bra brands as well. There is no one standard bra-sizing convention for companies to go by, so just as your Gap jeans don’t fit the same as Rock & Republic, Rigby and Peller isn’t going to size the same as La Perla.

The cup sizes are even worse — some brands use double-letters like DD, EE, and FF cups, some brands simply “round up” to a larger size like E, F, G, and some brands call what should be a G a FF. Even with guidance, the reality is that you’ll need to experiment with each brand to make sure what size you are. This sounds pretty daunting, but once you find a few brands that you’re happy with, you can pretty comfortably stay within their ranges and be confident that they will fit.

Bra-Sizing Myth Number 4: To make my bra fit better, I just tighten the straps

This is a very common myth for bra sizing, one I believed myself for many years — if a bra wasn’t comfortable for me, I just kept tightening the straps until I thought I had a good fit. In reality, the straps are the least important part of your bra, and they should not be supporting your breasts. A properly fitting bra supports the breasts at the band, meaning you should be able to pull the straps completely down and still feel supported by the bra.

Bra-Sizing Myth Number 5: I have a big back size and a small cup size

This is the single biggest bra-sizing myth out there — women who wear the wrong bra size almost always have their back size too large, and their cup size too small. In reality nearly half of women are over a size D, and while there may be less choices for D+ cups, there is a huge payoff in confidence and comfort when you do wear the proper size. Your entire body shape will change when you’re wearing a properly-supporting bra, and many say it is an instant way to look like you’ve lost ten pounds!

So How Do I Find the Right Bra Size?

Take a look at this video that explains it all!

VideoJug: How To Measure Your Bra Size

Step 1

Ensure an accurate measurement

Wear your best fitting bra in order to get the most accurate measurement. Make sure the cups are not too small as this will give a smaller cup size than you require.

Step 2

Measure band size

Run a tape measure all the way around your body just underneath your breasts and take a measurement in inches. If the number is even, add 4 and if it is odd, add 5. This will give you your band size. For instance, if you measured 28 inches, your band size will be 32.

Step 3

Calculate cup size

To find your cup size, measure around the fullest part of the bust in inches, not too tightly or the measurement will be inaccurate. Then subtract your band size from this measurement. This will help you to determine your cup size. If the bust size is less than the band size, you are an AA cup. If there is no difference between the two measurements, your cup size is A. A 1 inch difference indicates a B cup, 2 inches is a C cup, 3 is a D cup and so on. You can use this chart to find out your cup size.

-1 inches AA

0 inches A

1 inches B
2 inches C
3 inches D
4 inches DD
5 inches E
6 inches F

Super Foods: Watercress

Watercress possesses potent health benefits, increased by the fact that is almost invariable eaten raw. it has high levels of vitamins and minerals and is an excellent detoxifier and all-round immune builder.

The benefits:

• powerful detoxifier
• boosts immune system
• protects against risk of heart disease, stroke, some cancers
• improves health of bones, teeth, muscles, heart, nervous system
• boosts energy
• improves skin problems and conditions
• dissolves kidney and bladder stones
  

Antioxidant Power

Like spinach, with which it has much in common, watercress is a powerful detoxifier and contain all the antioxidant vitamins: beta-carotene (vitamin A) and vitamins C and E. Watercress, though, also contains the antioxidant mineral zinc, but it does not contain the oxalic acid that makes spinach unsuitable for anyone with kidney or bladder stones. In fact, watercress actually helps to dissolve such stones!

The antioxidants found in watercress cleanse and fortify the immune system, increase resistance to a variety of ailments that affect the respiratory system, in particular colds, catarrh, sinusitis and throat infections - and reduce the risk of a number of the most common fatal western diseases, including heart disease, stroke, various forms of cancer and cataracts. Watercress, which also contains iron, is renowned for cleansing and strengthening the blood, increasing the circulation and preventing or reducing anaemia. It is a natural antiseptic and antibiotic, and it regulates low blood pressure and lowers cholesterol levels. It increases energy and is a perfect food for people suffering from stress, who may feel fatigued as well as having a suppressed immune system.

Green for beauty

Watercress is well known for having therapeutic effects on the skin. It combats inflammatory skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis, and was used as a folk remedy for the removal of freckles and spots. It generally improves the condition of the skin. this may simply be part of a deeply cleansed system generally and show in a bloom of health in the skin.

As well as cleansing the blood and the immune system, watercress is also mildly diuretic and laxative, and stimulates liver, gall bladder, pancreas, kidney and bladder function. It acts as a tonic on the digestive system improving appetite and the absorption of nutrients. It has a high iodine content, stimulating the thyroid function and supporting the growth hormones, and plenty of easily absorbed calcium for healthy bones, teeth, muscles, heart and nervous system.

It is also rich in folic acid, which reduces the risk of spina bifida in unborn babies and strengthens the nervous system and blood cells of mother and child.

Choosing, storing and using

Look for, preferable organic, green leaves with no sign of wilting. Store in the refrigerator and use it on the day of purchase, as it deteriorates quickly. Wash it thoroughly and use in salads.
You can make delicious soup or nutritious juices with watercress. Although, you only need to use a small amount in juices as it yields a tiny amount on juice of which the flavour is so strong. It should make up no more than a 6th of the total of a mixed vegetable juice. The effects though, are far reaching and it is one of the most healing and protective juices.

Instant Confidence!

Paul McKenna Is the World's leading hypnotist. He is regularly watched on television by more than 200 million people in 42 countries. More than a million people have benefited from his amazing self help tapes. He runs the World's largest hypnosis training organization, is a best selling author and has helped high achievers, sports champions and even royalty to improve their lives. Now he wants to help you!

Today i am going to talk about the book and audio CD pack:
Instant confidence
Since i have been reading his book and using the mind programming CD that comes with the book, i have seen dramatic changes in myself and the way i deal with obstacles and confidence.
Not only does this book help you with your fears and all the things that stop you moving forward in life, it teaches you about (or should i say programs your brain to) techniques to succeed and steps to reaching the future you dream of.
When i say programming your brain, you aren't programmed into another person, just a more confident and success seeking you!

Just one example of this change is i finally pushed myself to start my own blog which i was thinking about for months before i picked up the book! And it wasnt even hard!


Now for only £6.99 you could change your life for the better and I'm not exaggerating! Check out Woolworths http://www.woolworths.co.uk/ww_p2/... to see the offer.

His other books include:

Quit Smoking Today without Gaining Weight

I Can Make You Thin

I Can Make You Thin 90-Day Success Journal

Change Your Life in Seven Days

I Can Mend Your Broken Heart

Once i have finished this one, i will plan to try (and write about) "I can make you Thin" so if you're still contemplating that one by the time i write about it you will be able see what i think about it and whether or not it works.

Flawless Foundation

With all the different cosmetics out there, it can be hard to find a foundation that is just right for your complexion and skin type, so it’s important to know how to shop for foundation thats perfect for you.

Step 1: skin type
Before you pick the right shade you need to find out the right formulation for your skin. Are you oily? Dry or Combination? For oily skin, look for words like oil free or oil-control on the bottle. For dry skin look for moisturising foundations with 'hydrating' or 'moisture rich' working on the bottle. For combination skin, determine if you're more oily or dry and go from there. Cream-to-powder bases work great for combo skin.



Step 2: fresh faced and ready
Show up at the makeup counter with a clean fresh face so you are ready to try on different foundations. Its fine to wear eye makeup or lipstick, even moisturiser, just dont show up already wearing foundation.

Step 3: select your shade
Choose a few colours that seem close to your natural skin tone. Yellow-based foundations look most natural on almost all skin tones. However, if your fair, try a pink-based foundation.



Step 4: Testing
When you are testing foundation, put a small amount on your jaw line. This is the most accurate way to tell if the foundation will blend in with your skin color. The inner wrist or hands aren't the best spots, contary to popular belief.
Now take a good long look.. near a window. It's important to see how it looks in natural light so ask to borrow a hand mirror and find available light to see which looks best. The right shade for you is the one you cant see because it blends in so well. If you cant test out the products then try holding the bottles up to your neck and see which one matches the best, again, in natural light.

Check the colour against your skin or test out on your jawline

Step 5: Try it out.
Once you've bought the foundation, take it home and try it out. If you dont like it you can always return it!

Recomendation
I would recomend trying the no 7 range. i have tried numerous brands but this has to be my favorite. They have a great range to suit all skin type and you can chose from light medium and heavy foundations. There other products are amaizing too. Well worth the money in my opinion.

Get your legs out girls!

This season it's all about showing off your pins in figure-hugging shorts and verging-on-indecent minis.

You don't have to be Kate Moss to work the ultra-short look. Though, if you're not confident showing the world your milk-bottle legs after six months in hibernation, go for leggings underneath or wear a minidress over skinnies, tunic-style.





With this season's disappearing hemlines, you're not going to see very much of your shorts or minis. Combine pretty, soft colours with bolder ones such as the bright red (right) for a pretty contrast. Combining just-about-decent shorts with respectable and modest tunic-style tops is a thumbs up.












Miss Minogue re-defined hotpants with the gold pair she wore in that Spinning Around video, but some of this season's models make Kylie's look downright conservative! These teeny-weeny shorts (left) have all the classic Chanel touches, including black edging and tiny pockets. Not for the faint-hearted, but they can look beautiful. Mixing black and gold creates a very glam look

Lippy Lush - Daring Red

Yet to go out of style, red lipstick is the colour most woman feel they can't pull off. All it takes is a few simple tips and anyone can pull off the classic look.

Rule 1:
Go light on the eyes and blush or risk looking like a clown. Skip eye liner and go for mascara (brunettes go for black and blonde's/redheads go for brown) making sure to apply to bottom eye lashes as it opens up your eyes. Finally, dust face and cheeks with a soft blush

Rule 2:
Fill in lips with a liner first as red lipstick tends to bleed.

Rule 3:
Pick colours to match your complexion. Yellow tones are flattered by warmer reds that have a brown Base while pink tones are better suited to plum shades.

Rule 4: Blending is in! Makeup artists rarely stick to one shade of lipstick so this is a great excuse to get all those red lippys you couldn't dare wear and experiment with the different shades till you have the perfect shade of red.

Tip: avoid using red nail polish when your going red on the lips. Clear polish and a light colour is better suggested. But is you want red on the nails, make sure the colour matches your lips!