I've encountered this cool blog called GIMMEYOURSTUFF, when i was browsing through Debbie's blog the other day.

It's a cultural exchange portal, where joining members will be the ambassadors for their respective country. Via the blog, members will contact each other if they're interested for swaps.

This is really interesting (im addicted already :) )

Things would make me happy :)

MY SWAP DIARY :

(1) Maggie from Bulgaria - COMPLETED
These are the stuffs that Maggie sent me from Bulgaria..Arent they wonderful?
Check out what I've sent her here


(2)Kiarolla from Italy - COMPLETED !
These great items are from Chiara from Italy. I simply love everything, especially the Custard shower gel. I've sent her lots of cute HelloKitty stuffs. I hope she'll like them. Check out Chiara's Blog



(3)Melissa from USA - Ongoing
(4)Lola from USA - Ongoing
(5)Phyllis from USA - Upcoming
(6)Jean from UK - Upcoming
(7)Michelle from New Zealand - Upcoming
(8)Agnetha from Sweden- Upcoming

* Start by washing your hair.

* Comb with a wide-toothed comb to remove any tangles. Partially blow-dry your hair to get rid of excess moisture.

* Spray a volumising tonic on your hair, or a handful of mousse spread from tips to ends for extra oomph. (for volumised effect), or straightening balm for straighter/sleek effect

* Pin hair up and take out small sections at a time to blow-dry. Hold the dryer in one hand and a styling brush in the other.

* Place the brush underneath the first section of hair and position it at the roots. Keep the tension on the hair (without tugging too hard) and move the brush down towards the ends, while directing the air flow down the hair, following the movement of the brush.

* Blow-dry using a large, round brush with a metal core. Wind hair completely up the brush, focusing on creating lift at the roots. Gently blast hair with a hair-dryer until dry.

* Curl the brush under at the ends to achieve a slight bend. Continue until the back sections are completely dry and then repeat on the top sections of hair.

* Finish with a light, flexible hairspray.

* Remember, practice makes perfect!


Info source: www.hairstyle.com

I encountered this cool article, on how to determine your face shape. Im oval, wats yours?


Knowing Your Face Shape
Knowing your face shape is the first step to choosing a hair style that takes your look from ordinary to fabulous. What does face shape have to do with it? Everything. To get the most flattering hair style for you, you want to avoid repeating your face shape with your hair style. For example, a short puffy hair style will make a round face look rounder. A long and straight hair style makes a long face look longer. The object is to strike a balance that is the most complimentary to your natural features while creating interest. You should choose your hair style based on your facial proportions.

To determine if your face shape is oblong, oval or round, you will need to measure the length and width of your face and calculate a ratio of length to width.

You can do this with a mirror or a picture. Measure for length from the point where the forehead meets the hairline to the bottom of the chin. Measure for width across the face at the widest point of the cheekbones. Divide the width measurement by the length.

Your face is OBLONG if the result is 0.60-0.69
Your face is OVAL if the result is 0.70-0.79
Your face is ROUND if the result is 0.80-0.89

The perfectly proportioned face is 1 1/2 time longer than the width, and is very rare. Knowing how far from perfect your face shape is will help you choose the perfect hair style to balance out your look.

Info source : www.totalhair.net

This post is dedicated to Phatelara@Debbie, as you requested..hope this helps ya!


No matter your face shape, there will be cuts that look best on you. I wanna share some tips of what to look for and what to avoid for 5 different face shapes. Pick yours to determine what's the most flattering haircut for your face shape.


OVAL

This is the most versatile face. You can pull off almost any look — short, long, straight or wavy. No matter the length of your cut, you'll look best with layers near your cheekbones, lips or chin — basically whatever feature you want to highlight.

* Styles that are super hot now: Choppy bobs, long waves and shoulder-skimming shags.
* Celebs who share your face shape: Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Jada Pinkett Smith

Tools you can't live without: A great curling iron and flat iron to create waves and straighten your sleek locks.

Avoid :
Short layers that add height on top of your head. This will make your face appear long. If your hair is thick or curly, avoid a blunt cut. You'll look like a pyramid.



LONG/OBLONG

For straight hair, you can create more width with bangs. Long, side-swept bangs are very modern. Chin-length bobs and cuts are also ideal for you because they create the illusion of width. Curls and waves also add width, but avoid short layers that add volume on top.

Tools you can't live without: A great volumizer.

* Celebs who share your face shape: Sarah Jessica Parker, Ashlee Simpson, Giselle Bundchen



Avoid:
Stay away from extremely long or short cuts. These elongate your face. If you must have long hair past your shoulders, make sure to cut in a few long layers, especially around the face. You might also consider a v-shaped style, where the length is mainly in the back, while the sides and front of your hair seem shorter.


ROUND

Your best bet are styles that fall right below your chin or add a little volume on top. Soft, graduated layers are also a great bet because they make your face appear slimmer and tend to remove bulk and weight from the sides. Bangs are flattering, but keep them long or sideswept. Go for wispy and tapered ends. These de-emphasize the roundness of your face.

Tools you need: A great Hair brush to keep hair tame.

* Celebs who share your face shape: Fergie, Kate Bosworth, Oprah Winfrey, Cameron Diaz, Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones

Avoid:
One-length, blunt cuts if you have short hair. These only emphasize your round face.


SQUARE

If you have a square face, you'll want to play down your strong, angular jaw. Texture, in the form of curls or choppy ends, do this brilliantly. You can also get away with short, spiky cuts and long, sleek styles with layers that start at the jawline and continue downward.

* Celebs who share your face shape: Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, Mandy Moore and Rosario Dawson

Avoid:
One-length bobs (especially chin-length) and blunt-cut bangs. These will make your face look even more square.



HEART

Your pointy chin tends to be the focal point of your face. Draw attention to your eyes and cheekbones instead with sideswept bangs (these act almost like arrows to your eyes or cheeks), brow-grazing fringe, a strong part and hair that falls at or below your jawline. Have short hair? Keep top layers soft and long. Long hair? Go for wavy layers that graze your cheekbones.

* Celebs who share your face shape: Katie Holmes, Jennifer Lopez, Rachel Bilson, Reese Witherspoon, Zhang Ziyi

Avoid:
Blunt-cut bangs and harsh, choppy layers.

Info source : http://beauty.about.com