Lina Bocardi: Spring-Summer 2008

In a market ruled by French brands, Spanish still have something to say. That's the case of Lina Bocardi, part of the Antonio Puig group, and a must in the 90's. For the new era, the ex Miss Spain Sofia Mazagatos represents the power of the Spanish beauty, in a collection that is a struggle between beach and mountain.

If you are a lover of exotic nail lacquers, don't look any further, the turquoise one is the must of this collection. Eyes and nails are provocative (in blue and in green) while lips and cheeks stand natural in pink. In a suntanned face, lips just need some gloss.

Stay trendy at nice prices.

*Find this brand in El Corte Inglés department store, in selected perfumeries, and in Ebay.

Make Up Spring-Summer 2008: Bourjois

Once more Bourjois launches a joyful collection inspired in the most colourful side of the season, flowers in bloom. Violet and pink are the chosen shades for a look for the most daring and fashionable girls. The look of the season, as this French brand sees it, supposes violet eyes with a touch of gold and extra long lashes (Little Round Pot in Or Raffiné, Little Round Pot in Violet Absolu, Liner Pinceau in a purple, and Volume Glamour Ultra Black), as well as glossy lips in pink or in peach ( Effect 3 D Nude Lipgloss Rose or Effect 3 D Nude Lipgloss Chic). For faking the tan now or for remarking it then, Délice Poudre Bronzing Powder becomes a must.

Juicy And Smooth

Outward beauty is nothing without inner beauty, and when both blend we could consider ourselves healthy. A balanced diet is a must for a gratifying life and fruits and vegetables should be an important element in it. When juice and smoothie bars begin to spread all around the world, it's time for learning their tastiest recipes for preparing at home. Five pieces of fruit and vegetables should be eaten a day, as experts recommend. With the stress of our ordinary lifes and frequently eating outside it's not that easy to keep a healthy way of living. Juices and smoothies (juice with the flesh of the fruit) helps us in this because they turn vegetables in fruits into an easy carrying package, ready to be consumed everywhere. On the other hand, they can be an alternative for the weekend, when we tend to exercise more and eat better. Here are three suggestions you might enjoy: 1) Apple and kiwi: Mix one Golden Apple and 2 kiwis, best quite mature. For the best result, the flavour of kiwi must prevail over apple's. 2) Melon,lime, and menthe: Mix two big slices of melon with the juice of one lime and blend. Then add some menthe leaves and let it soak for half a day. 3) Peach and mango: Mix half mango and one peach and squeeze.

Girls, Girls, Girls: The Fascination Of Pole Dancing

Strip clubs are a must in rockers agenda and pole dancing, an increasingly popular work out. Kate Moss and even Teri Hatcher surrendered to its powers, and now you can practise it: have fun and improve your body and sensuality at once!

Elizabeth Berkley was a dancer just arrived to Las Vegas who danced in a strip club while she look for her chance in the movie Show Girls. Chiqui was one of the attractions of the Spanish late show Crónicas Marcianas and was reached by so many guys as by girls, who show her their admiration.

Pole dancing has something and nowadays it's beginning to be seen as something that goes beyond the night clubs, and recognised schools and qualifications are beginning to be developed. Not only that, books and dvds with its most popular exercises are being released, from beginners to advanced levels, and there's a full market of complements,as materials for exercising and clothes.

It is defined as a combination of dancing and gymnastics over a vertical pole and in a sensual way. That means holding the pole and climbing, spinning, or inverting. Lately some poles are including elements for visual efects, as glittering, but these difficult more advanced exercises.

This work out tones all body, but over all, increases upper body strengh, as uses the body itself as a resistance. Professionals promise you will learn all the basic moves in a week and that you'll end a beginner course in 4 weeks, what usually means a class of two hours once a week, for 140 euros.

There are pole dancing classes everywhere, but here are some pages for further information

• Spain: http://www.poledancingplus.com/
• United Kingdom: http://www.mypole.co.uk/
• United States: http://www.poleaddiction.com/

The Insolence Of Hillary Swank

Guerlain used to be identified with our grandmothers, not in vain the first perfume dates from 170 years back, but it has developed as well as women. If in 20's created Shalimar because of the oriental fashion of the decade, in 80's created Samsara because of the chase for spirituality. In the new century comes Insolence, dedicated to audacious and spontaneus women, with Hillary Swank as the muse. Since 1828, there have been created 626 fragances, some of which survive today with little changes in their formula. Their bottles, whether designed by Baccarat or sculptor Robert Granai, has always being ideal as a present or for collecting. In that sense, Insolence it's not an exception. It's composed by three half-spheres that seem to spiral up and reflect light, as it's explained in www.insolence.com. The fragance, composed by violets, red berries, and iris, is so light and charming that fits every taste, even for those that will always associate violets with the intensity of Elizabeth Taylor. It shows the spirit of freedom, natural elegance, a captivating grace that defines the two times Oscar winner and once Karate Kid Girl Hillary Swank. In her own words, the reason why she decided for the company was its large tradition and that, as she, when they believe in a project, get involved 100%. "That's how nowadays woman is, independent. It's Insolence", she declared in an interview during the launching campaign. The range comes in 7,5 ml extract, 30 ml, 50 ml, and 100 ml eau de toilette. Feel the Insolence experience viewing the ad in http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuGs5nOpZUM

Get The Look Of Mariah Carey

It's been 18 years since she had a vision of love. In her songs, the joy of love and heart breaking alternates with the same emotion. Composer and able to smash a class with the potency of her voice, she has had 17 number 1 hits, including her last single, Touch My Body. Though the failure of her film Glitter and some musical bad patch, she emerged better than ever with The Emancipation Of Mimi (2005) and her performance in Live 8. Addicted to shorts in her first videos, now she's a must in the worst dressed lists, because of her addiction to little skirts and little dresses. Of sensual and sweet nature, Playboy cosmetics* looks the best in her.

• Foundation: Shimmer Brick.
• Concealer: Hidden Agenda Concealer.
• Powder: Fantasy Finishing Powder.
• Eye shadow: Hollywood Nights Eye Shadow After Hours.
• Eye liner: Pick Up Liner What's Your Sign.
• Mascara: Mile High Mascara Black Navy.
• Blush: First Blush Peach Bunny.
• Lipstick: Stiletto Lip Shine Starlette.

*Available in Superdrug department stores.

Don't Burn, Baby: Top 3 Sun Protectors

In Disco Inferno, Edwin Collins proposed to burn dancing in the disco. Even though burning dancing in the disco can be a good idea, burning sunbathing it is not that cool, as can have tragic consequences, with sun burnt as the slighest damage. Acting with responsability and the appropiate sun protector will keep you safe. Frequently told and once again: so that the sun is benefitial, don't take baths of more than 15 minutes a day and in the hours that the sun heats up less. The eagerness of looking good in a short time can lead to do non sense and risk health; it takes an afternoon for noticing sunburnt and it takes 20 years for serious damages. Unfortunately in most of the supermarkets you won't find a protection factor over 15 when it's the minimum recommended, unless you skin is black. And even worse, people use to think the lower, the faster they will be tanned. On the contrary, a safe tan takes place in weeks, with a little bath every day, and with the correct protection, that includes face and lips, adapted to the phototype.The phototype indicates the sun protector factor you need according your features. There's a selection of the best sun protectors we've tried: 1) Firming Lotion Nivea Sun: Recommended by all fashion magazines, joins effectiveness and nice price. Our mums use the classic version of body cream when the protection factors weren't invented yet. Non greasy formula, that combines a 15 SPF with a firming effect noticeable since the first application. 2) Sun Advantage Anti-Cellulite and Depilation Retardand by Sensilis (200 ml=26 euros): Recently renewed with a retardand of depilation, this bronzer fights cellulite too, all with a 15 SPF. With modern design in fuchsia, sometimes even you can find the 2X1 offer. This spring-summer, get a body exfoliator for free. For further information, go to http://www.sensilis.com/ 3) Celluli-Burner Tan Booster by Lancaster: Step 2 of the 3 step method for slimming in the sun. Applied when you are sun bathing, it helps you to be in better shape, with an effect boosted by the rays and accelerates tanning. Moreover, it adds a gel texture with cold effect.