Hotel Safety Tips For Travelers
Before your trip
* Copy all credit cards, airline tickets, passports and important documents, front and back.
* Jewelry and luggage and all valuables should be photographed prior to trip.
What to look for in a safe hotel:
* If possible, select a hotel with has installed modern electronic guest room locks. The majority of these locks automatically change the lock combination with every new guest so there is little chance of someone having a duplicate key to your room. If you lose or misplace your key, ask to have your room re-keyed immediately.
* Is each room equipped with a dead bolt lock and a peephole?
* Fire sprinklers in hotel rooms, hallways, and meeting rooms likewise for smoke detectors. If each room is not equipped with a smoke detector, are sprinklers systems installed in the hallways or is your only hope the local fire department.
* Each room telephone should allow outside dialing.
* Guest phones located in hallways and lobbies should not allow direct room dialing. Anyone using the phone should have to call the operator and request a room by guest name, not room number.
* Secure locks on windows and adjoining doors.
* Well-lit interior hallways, parking structures and grounds.
* Hotels that have limited access to hotel structure, generally the more limited the access; the less likely a trespasser will enter.
* The parking garage should not have elevators taking passengers to guest floors. It should only go to the lobby.
* Does hotel provide personnel trained in guest security and available for escorts to rooms and auto when requested?
* Is the hotel located in a high crime rate area, especially when traveling overseas? Check with the US Embassy's Resident Security Officer in that country and they can alert you of areas to stay away from.
When arriving and checking into your hotel room
* If you arrive in a bus or cab, stay with your luggage until it is brought into the hotel lobby.
* Keep a close eye on your luggage, purse, etc when checking in.
* If the lobby is busy, thieves will often take advantage of the distractions to take your things with them.
* If you are staying in an older room which still has the older guest door locks with metal key, one of first signs of how a hotel treats the issue of security is to observe how hotel room keys are controlled. If it is checkout time and a pile of metal room keys are laying on the front desk, the hotel is not too concerned about your security. Anyone can take and key laying on the desk. This is not a big concern if the hotel is using electronic key cards but is if the metal keys have the room number embossed on it. You will find this more prevalent overseas.
* Ask the front desk personnel not to announce your room number. Rather, tell them to write it down or point to it. If the desk clerk should do this, explain the problem and asked to be given another room. You never know who is listening. Your room number is a matter of security, and the fewer people that know your whereabouts, the better. There’s no need to announce it to the entire hotel lobby.
* When registering, sign only your last name and first initial. Don’t use titles or degrees. Makes it harder to determine gender, marital status or profession. If you are a women traveling alone, you might consider booking your room as Mr. and Mrs.
* Don't leave your credit card lying on the check-in counter while you complete your registration. Also make sure the credit card that is handed back to you by the hotel clerk is really yours.
* Instruct the desk not to give out your name and room number and ask for them to call you if someone inquires about you.
* Immediately upon check in, get two business cards or matchbooks with the hotel name and address on them. Place one by the phone in the room so you know where you are and keep the other on you when you leave so you know where to come back to. If you get lost, you have the address and phone number handy. There is nothing more frustrating than telling a cab driver to take you to the "Marriott" and they ask which one?? That could be one very expensive cab ride. Or if you are in a country where you don’t speak the language, you can simply show a taxi driver the matchbook, and you’re on your way back to the hotel.
Room Selection
* Maximize safety and security. Select a room located between the 4 and 6th floor Avoid rooms above the sixth floor--the maximum height that fire-department ladders can reach. For some fire departments overseas, and within the United States, they do not have equipment to reach hotel floors above the 6th floor
* Whenever possible do not except a hotel on the ground floor that has doors and windows that open to the outside. Hotels with interior hallways tend to be generally safer. For security in motels, avoid ground floor rooms off the parking lot. If you can't get a room on a higher level, take one facing the interior courtyard.
* Guestrooms that are as close to the elevators as possible are safest, but tend to be noisier. You might also want to find out if the room is located next to a vending area, those also tend to be noisy.
Elevator safety
* Women should be accompanied to hotel room and room should be checked
* Observe all passengers in elevators
* It is wise to board last and select floor buttons last
* If possible position yourself near the elevator control panel and if attacked, push as many floor buttons as possible. Keep your back to the sidewall.
* If someone suspicious boards an elevator, exit as soon as possible.
When checking into your hotel room
After checking into a room, examine the following:
* Examine the guest room lock and be sure it is functioning properly.
* The closets and bathrooms are checked to make sure no one is hiding.
* All windows and outside doors are checked to insure they lock and operate properly
* The lock on the adjoining door is checked to insure it is locked and works
* The telephone is checked and you know how to make a outside call
* Look for information in room about fire safety and read to become familiar with nearest fire exit / stairway. Locate nearest fire exit. Find one at each end of the hallway. How many doors away? Does the door open easily? Are the exit signs illuminated? If the lights are out, be helpful and contact the front desk to let them know. Is the stairwell clear of debris? Make a note on the back of the business card that you place by your bed noting the number of doors away to the emergency exit, in each direction, and the location of the fire extinguisher and fire pull box.
* When you enter your hotel room, make sure the door closes securely and that the deadbolt works. Keep the deadbolt and safety bar on at all time. It cannot be stressed enough that you should never prop your hotel room door open. Anyone could walk in.
* Place your room key in the same place every time, preferably close to the bed.
* If you have to leave the room in a hurry due to an emergency, you won't have time to be searching for your key. Also, you'll need the key to get back into the room.
* When inside a hotel room, for whatever length of time always use the deadbolt. If the room does not a dead bolt or heavy-duty security clasp but has a chain, twist it to take up the slack before latching it.
* The door to your room must never be opened by anyone unless the guest is absolutely known.
* If you receive a phone call to your room and the person states they are with the hotel and need to come to your room and repair something, use caution. Always get the employees name and call the front desk to verify that it was a legitimate employee who called you and they do in fact need to come to your room. Some criminals are known to where hotel uniforms or pose a plainclothes security. The best bet is to be your own security guard. No matter how effective hotel security is, it can't think of everything.
* If you want to test the hotel, call the switchboard from a house phone and ask for yourself. Tell the operator you are not sure of the room number. If the answer is, "She's in room 203," this is not a good sign. The correct answer is, "I'll connect you." Good security requires that the hotel switchboard not give out room numbers and the best hotels strictly adhere to this policy.
* When inside your room, use a door swedge when sleeping or in the shower. This may seem a little overkill but overseas, hotel burglars have been know to frequent hotels that use standard metal room keys that are easy to obtain. Unfortunately many hotels do not change the locks to the doors when the keys are lost, the criminals know that many of the hotel rooms might contain valuables of the presumed wealthy western traveler from the United States. Some of the crooks are very bold. They have been know to listen to the room door to see if you are in the shower. If you are they enter your room with the spare key (because no secondary door lock) and removes your wallet, purse, or laptop. If someone else is in the room the crook is in a suit and says “sorry, the front desk gave me this key.” By employing a door swedge will keep out these sly crooks and will could an alarm if attempted. See our products page for one of these devices.
* Never leave your key in the lock inside your room (some hotels in third world countries still have these). they can be pushed out from the other side with a pin. The crooks simply slides a piece of newspaper under the door, the key drops on the paper and the crook slide the paper and the key back under the door.
Place that all-important flashlight next to your bed.
* It's much too dangerous to be stumbling around in a dark hotel in the middle of the night if the electricity goes out. Also, if you have to evacuate in the event of a fire, the flashlight will help guide you down a smoke filled hallway.
* Remember, if there is a fire or other such emergency, you are pretty much on your own to evacuate yourself, especially at night. What you learn in the few minutes it takes you to orient yourself to your room and the surrounding areas could mean the difference between life and death
* If you loose your key, ask for a new room or have the lock or electronic key card changed.
When you leave your hotel room for the day or evening
* When you leave your room, always leave the television on.
* Ask maid to make your room up during breakfast. Place “Do not disturb" sign on door. If you want maid service, call to housekeeping and tell them to make up the room but leave the sign on the door. The sign is valuable when you aren't in the room because it gives the impression you are still inside.
* At night, leave a light on and drapes should be partially opened as if someone was inside.
* Always use the security vault in hotel. The in-room safe is adequate sometimes. The ones least recommended are those that take standard keys (usually overseas). Preferred are those that have an electronic combination lock. The front desk deposit boxes are usually safer but more inconvenient.
* Don't display you guest room key in public or even inside the hotel or at the swimming pool. Crook have known to walk by casually, observe the number in the key if stamped on it and make false charges in the hotel restaurant, bar or store and using your room number.
What to take with you when leaving your hotel room
* Take a minimum of cash, and only enough travelers checks for that outing.
* Carry “bait money” for potential thieves.
* Wear minimum jewelry, especially women. Women, wear only a simple wedding band in lieu of a diamond ring. Remember in some foreign cities and even some area within the United States, a diamond ring might be worth what a criminal might earn in a year. Remove the temptation!
* Keep credit cards and t/checks in separate pockets.
Laptop safety while staying in a in hotel room
* Laptop computers or other expensive items can be easily stolen from hotel rooms. The only way to protect them is to leave them at the front desk in a safety deposit box or to secure them in your room. If you want to take the easy way by leaving them in your room (most of us do) use a security cable to a fixed object in the hotel. I always attach my laptop to the pipe under the sink in the bathroom when my laptop is left in the hotel room for several hours. Think about it. Would you leave your wallet or purse sitting on the table in the middle of your room? Usually not, but you would leave a $3,500 laptop sitting there! Which is more valuable?
Hotel parking lots
* If you valet park your car at the hotel, and valet driver puts a card on your dash, make sure it does not have your room number, always keep it private.
* Always walk in numbers at night, especially in hotel parking lots
* Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Crooks know that rental cars contain items of value.
* Park as close to an exit as possible.
* When approaching a car, always have keys in hand.
* Women should keep purses close to their bodies not loose around or dandling off a shoulder. Keep it in front of you with a hand on top of it. Do not feel awkward to ask for an escort to your car. It is recommended to use the valet service at night.
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Hotel Safety Tips For Travelers
Hotel Safety Tips For Travelers
Before your trip
* Copy all credit cards, airline tickets, passports and important documents, front and back.
* Jewelry and luggage and all valuables should be photographed prior to trip.
What to look for in a safe hotel:
* If possible, select a hotel with has installed modern electronic guest room locks. The majority of these locks automatically change the lock combination with every new guest so there is little chance of someone having a duplicate key to your room. If you lose or misplace your key, ask to have your room re-keyed immediately.
* Is each room equipped with a dead bolt lock and a peephole?
* Fire sprinklers in hotel rooms, hallways, and meeting rooms likewise for smoke detectors. If each room is not equipped with a smoke detector, are sprinklers systems installed in the hallways or is your only hope the local fire department.
* Each room telephone should allow outside dialing.
* Guest phones located in hallways and lobbies should not allow direct room dialing. Anyone using the phone should have to call the operator and request a room by guest name, not room number.
* Secure locks on windows and adjoining doors.
* Well-lit interior hallways, parking structures and grounds.
* Hotels that have limited access to hotel structure, generally the more limited the access; the less likely a trespasser will enter.
* The parking garage should not have elevators taking passengers to guest floors. It should only go to the lobby.
* Does hotel provide personnel trained in guest security and available for escorts to rooms and auto when requested?
* Is the hotel located in a high crime rate area, especially when traveling overseas? Check with the US Embassy's Resident Security Officer in that country and they can alert you of areas to stay away from.
When arriving and checking into your hotel room
* If you arrive in a bus or cab, stay with your luggage until it is brought into the hotel lobby.
* Keep a close eye on your luggage, purse, etc when checking in.
* If the lobby is busy, thieves will often take advantage of the distractions to take your things with them.
* If you are staying in an older room which still has the older guest door locks with metal key, one of first signs of how a hotel treats the issue of security is to observe how hotel room keys are controlled. If it is checkout time and a pile of metal room keys are laying on the front desk, the hotel is not too concerned about your security. Anyone can take and key laying on the desk. This is not a big concern if the hotel is using electronic key cards but is if the metal keys have the room number embossed on it. You will find this more prevalent overseas.
* Ask the front desk personnel not to announce your room number. Rather, tell them to write it down or point to it. If the desk clerk should do this, explain the problem and asked to be given another room. You never know who is listening. Your room number is a matter of security, and the fewer people that know your whereabouts, the better. There’s no need to announce it to the entire hotel lobby.
* When registering, sign only your last name and first initial. Don’t use titles or degrees. Makes it harder to determine gender, marital status or profession. If you are a women traveling alone, you might consider booking your room as Mr. and Mrs.
* Don't leave your credit card lying on the check-in counter while you complete your registration. Also make sure the credit card that is handed back to you by the hotel clerk is really yours.
* Instruct the desk not to give out your name and room number and ask for them to call you if someone inquires about you.
* Immediately upon check in, get two business cards or matchbooks with the hotel name and address on them. Place one by the phone in the room so you know where you are and keep the other on you when you leave so you know where to come back to. If you get lost, you have the address and phone number handy. There is nothing more frustrating than telling a cab driver to take you to the "Marriott" and they ask which one?? That could be one very expensive cab ride. Or if you are in a country where you don’t speak the language, you can simply show a taxi driver the matchbook, and you’re on your way back to the hotel.
Room Selection
* Maximize safety and security. Select a room located between the 4 and 6th floor Avoid rooms above the sixth floor--the maximum height that fire-department ladders can reach. For some fire departments overseas, and within the United States, they do not have equipment to reach hotel floors above the 6th floor
* Whenever possible do not except a hotel on the ground floor that has doors and windows that open to the outside. Hotels with interior hallways tend to be generally safer. For security in motels, avoid ground floor rooms off the parking lot. If you can't get a room on a higher level, take one facing the interior courtyard.
* Guestrooms that are as close to the elevators as possible are safest, but tend to be noisier. You might also want to find out if the room is located next to a vending area, those also tend to be noisy.
Elevator safety
* Women should be accompanied to hotel room and room should be checked
* Observe all passengers in elevators
* It is wise to board last and select floor buttons last
* If possible position yourself near the elevator control panel and if attacked, push as many floor buttons as possible. Keep your back to the sidewall.
* If someone suspicious boards an elevator, exit as soon as possible.
When checking into your hotel room
After checking into a room, examine the following:
* Examine the guest room lock and be sure it is functioning properly.
* The closets and bathrooms are checked to make sure no one is hiding.
* All windows and outside doors are checked to insure they lock and operate properly
* The lock on the adjoining door is checked to insure it is locked and works
* The telephone is checked and you know how to make a outside call
* Look for information in room about fire safety and read to become familiar with nearest fire exit / stairway. Locate nearest fire exit. Find one at each end of the hallway. How many doors away? Does the door open easily? Are the exit signs illuminated? If the lights are out, be helpful and contact the front desk to let them know. Is the stairwell clear of debris? Make a note on the back of the business card that you place by your bed noting the number of doors away to the emergency exit, in each direction, and the location of the fire extinguisher and fire pull box.
* When you enter your hotel room, make sure the door closes securely and that the deadbolt works. Keep the deadbolt and safety bar on at all time. It cannot be stressed enough that you should never prop your hotel room door open. Anyone could walk in.
* Place your room key in the same place every time, preferably close to the bed.
* If you have to leave the room in a hurry due to an emergency, you won't have time to be searching for your key. Also, you'll need the key to get back into the room.
* When inside a hotel room, for whatever length of time always use the deadbolt. If the room does not a dead bolt or heavy-duty security clasp but has a chain, twist it to take up the slack before latching it.
* The door to your room must never be opened by anyone unless the guest is absolutely known.
* If you receive a phone call to your room and the person states they are with the hotel and need to come to your room and repair something, use caution. Always get the employees name and call the front desk to verify that it was a legitimate employee who called you and they do in fact need to come to your room. Some criminals are known to where hotel uniforms or pose a plainclothes security. The best bet is to be your own security guard. No matter how effective hotel security is, it can't think of everything.
* If you want to test the hotel, call the switchboard from a house phone and ask for yourself. Tell the operator you are not sure of the room number. If the answer is, "She's in room 203," this is not a good sign. The correct answer is, "I'll connect you." Good security requires that the hotel switchboard not give out room numbers and the best hotels strictly adhere to this policy.
* When inside your room, use a door swedge when sleeping or in the shower. This may seem a little overkill but overseas, hotel burglars have been know to frequent hotels that use standard metal room keys that are easy to obtain. Unfortunately many hotels do not change the locks to the doors when the keys are lost, the criminals know that many of the hotel rooms might contain valuables of the presumed wealthy western traveler from the United States. Some of the crooks are very bold. They have been know to listen to the room door to see if you are in the shower. If you are they enter your room with the spare key (because no secondary door lock) and removes your wallet, purse, or laptop. If someone else is in the room the crook is in a suit and says “sorry, the front desk gave me this key.” By employing a door swedge will keep out these sly crooks and will could an alarm if attempted. See our products page for one of these devices.
* Never leave your key in the lock inside your room (some hotels in third world countries still have these). they can be pushed out from the other side with a pin. The crooks simply slides a piece of newspaper under the door, the key drops on the paper and the crook slide the paper and the key back under the door.
Place that all-important flashlight next to your bed.
* It's much too dangerous to be stumbling around in a dark hotel in the middle of the night if the electricity goes out. Also, if you have to evacuate in the event of a fire, the flashlight will help guide you down a smoke filled hallway.
* Remember, if there is a fire or other such emergency, you are pretty much on your own to evacuate yourself, especially at night. What you learn in the few minutes it takes you to orient yourself to your room and the surrounding areas could mean the difference between life and death
* If you loose your key, ask for a new room or have the lock or electronic key card changed.
When you leave your hotel room for the day or evening
* When you leave your room, always leave the television on.
* Ask maid to make your room up during breakfast. Place “Do not disturb" sign on door. If you want maid service, call to housekeeping and tell them to make up the room but leave the sign on the door. The sign is valuable when you aren't in the room because it gives the impression you are still inside.
* At night, leave a light on and drapes should be partially opened as if someone was inside.
* Always use the security vault in hotel. The in-room safe is adequate sometimes. The ones least recommended are those that take standard keys (usually overseas). Preferred are those that have an electronic combination lock. The front desk deposit boxes are usually safer but more inconvenient.
* Don't display you guest room key in public or even inside the hotel or at the swimming pool. Crook have known to walk by casually, observe the number in the key if stamped on it and make false charges in the hotel restaurant, bar or store and using your room number.
What to take with you when leaving your hotel room
* Take a minimum of cash, and only enough travelers checks for that outing.
* Carry “bait money” for potential thieves.
* Wear minimum jewelry, especially women. Women, wear only a simple wedding band in lieu of a diamond ring. Remember in some foreign cities and even some area within the United States, a diamond ring might be worth what a criminal might earn in a year. Remove the temptation!
* Keep credit cards and t/checks in separate pockets.
Laptop safety while staying in a in hotel room
* Laptop computers or other expensive items can be easily stolen from hotel rooms. The only way to protect them is to leave them at the front desk in a safety deposit box or to secure them in your room. If you want to take the easy way by leaving them in your room (most of us do) use a security cable to a fixed object in the hotel. I always attach my laptop to the pipe under the sink in the bathroom when my laptop is left in the hotel room for several hours. Think about it. Would you leave your wallet or purse sitting on the table in the middle of your room? Usually not, but you would leave a $3,500 laptop sitting there! Which is more valuable?
Hotel parking lots
* If you valet park your car at the hotel, and valet driver puts a card on your dash, make sure it does not have your room number, always keep it private.
* Always walk in numbers at night, especially in hotel parking lots
* Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Crooks know that rental cars contain items of value.
* Park as close to an exit as possible.
* When approaching a car, always have keys in hand.
* Women should keep purses close to their bodies not loose around or dandling off a shoulder. Keep it in front of you with a hand on top of it. Do not feel awkward to ask for an escort to your car. It is recommended to use the valet service at night.
Before your trip
* Copy all credit cards, airline tickets, passports and important documents, front and back.
* Jewelry and luggage and all valuables should be photographed prior to trip.
What to look for in a safe hotel:
* If possible, select a hotel with has installed modern electronic guest room locks. The majority of these locks automatically change the lock combination with every new guest so there is little chance of someone having a duplicate key to your room. If you lose or misplace your key, ask to have your room re-keyed immediately.
* Is each room equipped with a dead bolt lock and a peephole?
* Fire sprinklers in hotel rooms, hallways, and meeting rooms likewise for smoke detectors. If each room is not equipped with a smoke detector, are sprinklers systems installed in the hallways or is your only hope the local fire department.
* Each room telephone should allow outside dialing.
* Guest phones located in hallways and lobbies should not allow direct room dialing. Anyone using the phone should have to call the operator and request a room by guest name, not room number.
* Secure locks on windows and adjoining doors.
* Well-lit interior hallways, parking structures and grounds.
* Hotels that have limited access to hotel structure, generally the more limited the access; the less likely a trespasser will enter.
* The parking garage should not have elevators taking passengers to guest floors. It should only go to the lobby.
* Does hotel provide personnel trained in guest security and available for escorts to rooms and auto when requested?
* Is the hotel located in a high crime rate area, especially when traveling overseas? Check with the US Embassy's Resident Security Officer in that country and they can alert you of areas to stay away from.
When arriving and checking into your hotel room
* If you arrive in a bus or cab, stay with your luggage until it is brought into the hotel lobby.
* Keep a close eye on your luggage, purse, etc when checking in.
* If the lobby is busy, thieves will often take advantage of the distractions to take your things with them.
* If you are staying in an older room which still has the older guest door locks with metal key, one of first signs of how a hotel treats the issue of security is to observe how hotel room keys are controlled. If it is checkout time and a pile of metal room keys are laying on the front desk, the hotel is not too concerned about your security. Anyone can take and key laying on the desk. This is not a big concern if the hotel is using electronic key cards but is if the metal keys have the room number embossed on it. You will find this more prevalent overseas.
* Ask the front desk personnel not to announce your room number. Rather, tell them to write it down or point to it. If the desk clerk should do this, explain the problem and asked to be given another room. You never know who is listening. Your room number is a matter of security, and the fewer people that know your whereabouts, the better. There’s no need to announce it to the entire hotel lobby.
* When registering, sign only your last name and first initial. Don’t use titles or degrees. Makes it harder to determine gender, marital status or profession. If you are a women traveling alone, you might consider booking your room as Mr. and Mrs.
* Don't leave your credit card lying on the check-in counter while you complete your registration. Also make sure the credit card that is handed back to you by the hotel clerk is really yours.
* Instruct the desk not to give out your name and room number and ask for them to call you if someone inquires about you.
* Immediately upon check in, get two business cards or matchbooks with the hotel name and address on them. Place one by the phone in the room so you know where you are and keep the other on you when you leave so you know where to come back to. If you get lost, you have the address and phone number handy. There is nothing more frustrating than telling a cab driver to take you to the "Marriott" and they ask which one?? That could be one very expensive cab ride. Or if you are in a country where you don’t speak the language, you can simply show a taxi driver the matchbook, and you’re on your way back to the hotel.
Room Selection
* Maximize safety and security. Select a room located between the 4 and 6th floor Avoid rooms above the sixth floor--the maximum height that fire-department ladders can reach. For some fire departments overseas, and within the United States, they do not have equipment to reach hotel floors above the 6th floor
* Whenever possible do not except a hotel on the ground floor that has doors and windows that open to the outside. Hotels with interior hallways tend to be generally safer. For security in motels, avoid ground floor rooms off the parking lot. If you can't get a room on a higher level, take one facing the interior courtyard.
* Guestrooms that are as close to the elevators as possible are safest, but tend to be noisier. You might also want to find out if the room is located next to a vending area, those also tend to be noisy.
Elevator safety
* Women should be accompanied to hotel room and room should be checked
* Observe all passengers in elevators
* It is wise to board last and select floor buttons last
* If possible position yourself near the elevator control panel and if attacked, push as many floor buttons as possible. Keep your back to the sidewall.
* If someone suspicious boards an elevator, exit as soon as possible.
When checking into your hotel room
After checking into a room, examine the following:
* Examine the guest room lock and be sure it is functioning properly.
* The closets and bathrooms are checked to make sure no one is hiding.
* All windows and outside doors are checked to insure they lock and operate properly
* The lock on the adjoining door is checked to insure it is locked and works
* The telephone is checked and you know how to make a outside call
* Look for information in room about fire safety and read to become familiar with nearest fire exit / stairway. Locate nearest fire exit. Find one at each end of the hallway. How many doors away? Does the door open easily? Are the exit signs illuminated? If the lights are out, be helpful and contact the front desk to let them know. Is the stairwell clear of debris? Make a note on the back of the business card that you place by your bed noting the number of doors away to the emergency exit, in each direction, and the location of the fire extinguisher and fire pull box.
* When you enter your hotel room, make sure the door closes securely and that the deadbolt works. Keep the deadbolt and safety bar on at all time. It cannot be stressed enough that you should never prop your hotel room door open. Anyone could walk in.
* Place your room key in the same place every time, preferably close to the bed.
* If you have to leave the room in a hurry due to an emergency, you won't have time to be searching for your key. Also, you'll need the key to get back into the room.
* When inside a hotel room, for whatever length of time always use the deadbolt. If the room does not a dead bolt or heavy-duty security clasp but has a chain, twist it to take up the slack before latching it.
* The door to your room must never be opened by anyone unless the guest is absolutely known.
* If you receive a phone call to your room and the person states they are with the hotel and need to come to your room and repair something, use caution. Always get the employees name and call the front desk to verify that it was a legitimate employee who called you and they do in fact need to come to your room. Some criminals are known to where hotel uniforms or pose a plainclothes security. The best bet is to be your own security guard. No matter how effective hotel security is, it can't think of everything.
* If you want to test the hotel, call the switchboard from a house phone and ask for yourself. Tell the operator you are not sure of the room number. If the answer is, "She's in room 203," this is not a good sign. The correct answer is, "I'll connect you." Good security requires that the hotel switchboard not give out room numbers and the best hotels strictly adhere to this policy.
* When inside your room, use a door swedge when sleeping or in the shower. This may seem a little overkill but overseas, hotel burglars have been know to frequent hotels that use standard metal room keys that are easy to obtain. Unfortunately many hotels do not change the locks to the doors when the keys are lost, the criminals know that many of the hotel rooms might contain valuables of the presumed wealthy western traveler from the United States. Some of the crooks are very bold. They have been know to listen to the room door to see if you are in the shower. If you are they enter your room with the spare key (because no secondary door lock) and removes your wallet, purse, or laptop. If someone else is in the room the crook is in a suit and says “sorry, the front desk gave me this key.” By employing a door swedge will keep out these sly crooks and will could an alarm if attempted. See our products page for one of these devices.
* Never leave your key in the lock inside your room (some hotels in third world countries still have these). they can be pushed out from the other side with a pin. The crooks simply slides a piece of newspaper under the door, the key drops on the paper and the crook slide the paper and the key back under the door.
Place that all-important flashlight next to your bed.
* It's much too dangerous to be stumbling around in a dark hotel in the middle of the night if the electricity goes out. Also, if you have to evacuate in the event of a fire, the flashlight will help guide you down a smoke filled hallway.
* Remember, if there is a fire or other such emergency, you are pretty much on your own to evacuate yourself, especially at night. What you learn in the few minutes it takes you to orient yourself to your room and the surrounding areas could mean the difference between life and death
* If you loose your key, ask for a new room or have the lock or electronic key card changed.
When you leave your hotel room for the day or evening
* When you leave your room, always leave the television on.
* Ask maid to make your room up during breakfast. Place “Do not disturb" sign on door. If you want maid service, call to housekeeping and tell them to make up the room but leave the sign on the door. The sign is valuable when you aren't in the room because it gives the impression you are still inside.
* At night, leave a light on and drapes should be partially opened as if someone was inside.
* Always use the security vault in hotel. The in-room safe is adequate sometimes. The ones least recommended are those that take standard keys (usually overseas). Preferred are those that have an electronic combination lock. The front desk deposit boxes are usually safer but more inconvenient.
* Don't display you guest room key in public or even inside the hotel or at the swimming pool. Crook have known to walk by casually, observe the number in the key if stamped on it and make false charges in the hotel restaurant, bar or store and using your room number.
What to take with you when leaving your hotel room
* Take a minimum of cash, and only enough travelers checks for that outing.
* Carry “bait money” for potential thieves.
* Wear minimum jewelry, especially women. Women, wear only a simple wedding band in lieu of a diamond ring. Remember in some foreign cities and even some area within the United States, a diamond ring might be worth what a criminal might earn in a year. Remove the temptation!
* Keep credit cards and t/checks in separate pockets.
Laptop safety while staying in a in hotel room
* Laptop computers or other expensive items can be easily stolen from hotel rooms. The only way to protect them is to leave them at the front desk in a safety deposit box or to secure them in your room. If you want to take the easy way by leaving them in your room (most of us do) use a security cable to a fixed object in the hotel. I always attach my laptop to the pipe under the sink in the bathroom when my laptop is left in the hotel room for several hours. Think about it. Would you leave your wallet or purse sitting on the table in the middle of your room? Usually not, but you would leave a $3,500 laptop sitting there! Which is more valuable?
Hotel parking lots
* If you valet park your car at the hotel, and valet driver puts a card on your dash, make sure it does not have your room number, always keep it private.
* Always walk in numbers at night, especially in hotel parking lots
* Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. Crooks know that rental cars contain items of value.
* Park as close to an exit as possible.
* When approaching a car, always have keys in hand.
* Women should keep purses close to their bodies not loose around or dandling off a shoulder. Keep it in front of you with a hand on top of it. Do not feel awkward to ask for an escort to your car. It is recommended to use the valet service at night.
Tips Maintenance Plasma TV
Sustaining a plasma TV is somewhat an effortless and unproblematic job looking at how tenderly you accomplish it. A number of easy steps while viewing, resting and the cleansing of your most preferred consumer machine may hold numerous everyday ‘mechanical ailments’ at bay. Unquestionably, doing so will avoid an inconvenient and unnecessary burn-in. Here we go!
Equal Brightness : Seek to assert a picture perfect balance as far as the intensity level, when viewing your plasma TV is concerned. Using clarity degree at its highest most of the time might invite burn-in. It is wiser to avoid the utilization of overly sparkly bulbs and tubes in the TV area. They drive you to set your TV screen on a high brightness form. What’s more, don’t make use of the contrast set to its maximum. To be more precise, put it at an acceptable degree to prevent burn-in.
Move It : As your plasma TV is fairly fresh, it is more adviseable to prevent viewing a still photo for a long. It causes untimely burn-in. Like so, decrease using the ‘pause’ method for a sustained time. What’s more, shun using video games on your plasma television. However, if your TV set had grown older, an extended duration of stationary imagery viewing bears no hazard.
Deep Sleep : Experts always suggest that a consumer of plasma TV should not put it on standby form ceaselessly, to a certain extent he/she recommend to turn it off completely. Not only that the user can wind up saving a little power, doing so may offer the plasma TV an absolute rest as to which allows the screen to keep up its competence for an extended phase and save the image quality nice.
Cautious Cleaning : While cleansing your plasma TV screen, to begin with, you have to scan the consumers guide cautiously. Just then will you start cleansing as per tutoring and make use of only brand name cleansing solutions which contain pH natural tag.
Use up a fresh and clean piece of cotton fabric and wash your hands before and after cleansing the screen. Do not use toilet paper to cleanse the screen. While cleansing, don’t let the fluid to leak on any other portion and have the TV unplugged when you perform the cleansing.
Place It Safely : The location you locate your plasma TV additionally plays an effective and essential role in the durability of this consumer domestic device. Keep it away from the absolute contact to the day light and flames. Thus, keep from locating it beside windows, fireplaces and other warm items. More so, be ensured that no unsafe amount of clamminess is all over your TV. Prevent fluid and liquids to occupy the safe part. Do not put your ref by it too.
Elongated Watch : While you view your plasma TV, be definite that you have seen your preferred show completely before you shut it off. Too much turn-offs followed by as many turn-ons will impair the inner mechanism of the screen which leads to a disintegrated image quality.
Tips Maintenance for Computer
To prevent any long-lasting issues from affecting your computer, you should perform regular maintenance.
Unfortunately, most of us may find that we do not understand the mechanics of our computers or are merely intimidated by any clean-up attempt that is necessary. Below you will find some quick and easy steps to take in order to ensure your computer continues to work as smoothly as possible.
Whether you are aware of this or not, your computer needs software to be updated often, keeping your anti-virus subscription up to date, and checking for spyware. In order to improve computer security and performance, read over the following basic maintenance tasks, and be sure to make them part of your ongoing clean-up routine.
Sign up for software updates and register your software.
Several software companies are able to send you free email notifications that let you know of a particular application update or security patch that is available. Such updates are essential when running an anti-spyware or anti-virus application so it enables them to detect the latest threats. Registering your software applications will also ensure that you are running the latest version limiting errors and vulnerabilities.
Keep your software up-to-date by installing updates immediately.
Over time, software applications become out dated and could be compromised by newly discovered vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may affect your system and put you at risk of installing malware. Applying software updates in a timely manner will help limit the risk of your system being infected as a result of a vulnerability within a software application.
Regularly change your passwords.
Using a strong password and changing it seldom will make it difficult for attackers to guess it for the purpose of accessing your online accounts. If you use the same password for longer periods of time, the likelihood of a hacker guessing it is extremely high.
Back-up your files and important documents.
Should your system suffer damage or the hard drive crashes, you may permanently loose important documents and files. Backing up your system regularly will ensure that you can recover any lost information as a result from an unexpected spyware infection or system failure.
Hopefully by following these simple steps, you will find your computer running at optimum performance, with little to no threat of infiltration by hackers or the infection of malware.
Unfortunately, most of us may find that we do not understand the mechanics of our computers or are merely intimidated by any clean-up attempt that is necessary. Below you will find some quick and easy steps to take in order to ensure your computer continues to work as smoothly as possible.
Whether you are aware of this or not, your computer needs software to be updated often, keeping your anti-virus subscription up to date, and checking for spyware. In order to improve computer security and performance, read over the following basic maintenance tasks, and be sure to make them part of your ongoing clean-up routine.
Sign up for software updates and register your software.
Several software companies are able to send you free email notifications that let you know of a particular application update or security patch that is available. Such updates are essential when running an anti-spyware or anti-virus application so it enables them to detect the latest threats. Registering your software applications will also ensure that you are running the latest version limiting errors and vulnerabilities.
Keep your software up-to-date by installing updates immediately.
Over time, software applications become out dated and could be compromised by newly discovered vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may affect your system and put you at risk of installing malware. Applying software updates in a timely manner will help limit the risk of your system being infected as a result of a vulnerability within a software application.
Regularly change your passwords.
Using a strong password and changing it seldom will make it difficult for attackers to guess it for the purpose of accessing your online accounts. If you use the same password for longer periods of time, the likelihood of a hacker guessing it is extremely high.
Back-up your files and important documents.
Should your system suffer damage or the hard drive crashes, you may permanently loose important documents and files. Backing up your system regularly will ensure that you can recover any lost information as a result from an unexpected spyware infection or system failure.
Hopefully by following these simple steps, you will find your computer running at optimum performance, with little to no threat of infiltration by hackers or the infection of malware.
Tips Car Repair & Maintenance
This is a Simple Repair And Maintenance Your Cars
For as much pleasure and freedom a car can provide, it can also stress you out with problems and repairs. You’re certainly not alone. If I listed all the quirks my own car has (resolved and yet to be), I’d put you to sleep and myself in a mental institution. I’ll do the opposite by providing proactive tips and info just for you!
Words of the Wise – Common sense things I’ve learned.
Used versus new – You’d think with all the repairs a car can require as it ages, it’d be cheaper to have a younger car. Not so true, I’ve learned. The new car, being more valuable, is very expensive to insure. The yearly increase in your insurance bill could dwarf the yearly repairs costs of a used car.
Don’t put it off – Learn to fix and check your various lights before you get a ticket when one burns out – the difference between several hundred dollars and just a couple. Check the tread on your tires before they rip open on the freeway. I had to bail out my friend once because of this very thing. My whole day was wasted. Another example: Under the hood of my own car, there was a problem where oil was going thru tubes and hoses not meant for oil. I observed jolts of power loss and bad fuel economy, ignoring both for months. I ended up paying $500+ to replace parts that rotted out. I could have avoided rotted parts had I fixed the root cause sooner.
Jumper cables versus tow truck – You may not notice that you need a new battery until your current one won’t crank at all one morning. Dilemma: keep $50 jumper cables in your trunk or pay an extra hundred or two waiting a couple hours for a tow truck to bring you the very same thing. Print this guide so you don’t electrocute yourself. ;) If you drive a stick, learn how to push start your car!
These are 3 tips that keep you from losing a mountain of money versus very little. MSN Money has 17 more tips if you’re interested.
Utilize coupons & various discounts – They’re not just for groceries and clothes. Here is a list of Free Mania blog posts and a couple links that help you save some money:
AAMCO – Car Inspection – Check Engine Light Reading - FREE!
Free AAA Auto Check Up – Get a 38-point inspection free from AAA auto repair facilities. This is good for AAA members only. Expires 8/31.
Firestone – Get $10 off a basic oil change plus $25 off a break service, and many more.
Castrol – Print coupon (Adobe Acrobat format) for $5.00 off your next oil change. This is an ongoing promotion.
Meineke - Take advantage of Meineke coupons you can print right now. Get a basic oil change for just $19.95.
Jiffy Lube - Print this coupon for $5.00 your next oil change at Jiffy Lube. Expires 1/1/10.
Midas – Get offers and oil change reminders when you join the club.
Pay for advice?! – Never! Google is your friend.
Online forums and communities exist centered around cars and car repair. You’re likely not the only one hearing a weird particular noise under the hood, etc. Or maybe you just proudly fixed something yourself, saving $$$ in the process. Take pictures and write up the steps to help others.
Online communities are an amazing resource for car troubles. Search old posts to see if someone had your same problem. If you think no one’s heard that strange noise, post a new topic. Car enthusiasts, certified mechanics, and simple proactive car owners like you will share their ideas and experience.
I own a VW. I’ve used the VWvortex forums to replace my battery and replace my dashboard headlights switch. They have a community of experts and many DIY guides written by forum members.
To find the right forum for you – I used to drive a Saturn car, so I did a Google search for “saturn car forums”. The first result was the Saturnfans.com Car Forums. If you own a Saturn, click that link to have free access to thousands of posts covering every topic of Saturn cars imaginable!
To find your forum, just try a search for ‘[your brand] car forums’ using Google.
I hope these tips have opened new insight for making your car troubles cost a lot less or even be totally free! Drive safe!
Or
Taking care of your car maintenance can be very rewarding if done properly so here's a list of seven tips that can help you save money on your car parts and service.
1. A well tuned car can has a fuel consumption from 25% to 33% lower than a poorly tuned car making a tune-up cheaper than driving without it, tuning your car for better performance can save you between $150 and $250 per year.
2. Regardless of the number of miles the manual recommends a oil change and filter change you should change them every 3,000 miles. This is one of the most important factors in your engine's life since it's going to prolong your engine's life and you're going to save on engine car parts. The potential savings are $500 to $3000.
3. Dirty air filter means more gasoline used and reduces the engine's life so you should check it regularly, maybe monthly. The air filter can be cleaned by blowing it with a hose or can be replaced. You can save about $130 per year..
4. Using steel-belted radial tires can increase the number of miles you make per year by up to 10%, saving this way about $130 per year.
5. Most cars, don't work better on premium gas, so, unless your car is pinging or knocking you shouldn't use higher octane gas. If your car doesn't have a high performance engine, using the gas that best suits your car's engine can save you $200 to $400 per year.
6. Having under inflated tires makes your engine burn about 6% more gas so make sure you check your tire pressure regularly.
7. If your tires are improperly balanced the tread on them will be destroyed. In addition, your suspension and shock absorbers can be damaged leading to more expense on car parts and service. Balancing your tires once a year can add thousands of miles to their life.
For as much pleasure and freedom a car can provide, it can also stress you out with problems and repairs. You’re certainly not alone. If I listed all the quirks my own car has (resolved and yet to be), I’d put you to sleep and myself in a mental institution. I’ll do the opposite by providing proactive tips and info just for you!
Words of the Wise – Common sense things I’ve learned.
Used versus new – You’d think with all the repairs a car can require as it ages, it’d be cheaper to have a younger car. Not so true, I’ve learned. The new car, being more valuable, is very expensive to insure. The yearly increase in your insurance bill could dwarf the yearly repairs costs of a used car.
Don’t put it off – Learn to fix and check your various lights before you get a ticket when one burns out – the difference between several hundred dollars and just a couple. Check the tread on your tires before they rip open on the freeway. I had to bail out my friend once because of this very thing. My whole day was wasted. Another example: Under the hood of my own car, there was a problem where oil was going thru tubes and hoses not meant for oil. I observed jolts of power loss and bad fuel economy, ignoring both for months. I ended up paying $500+ to replace parts that rotted out. I could have avoided rotted parts had I fixed the root cause sooner.
Jumper cables versus tow truck – You may not notice that you need a new battery until your current one won’t crank at all one morning. Dilemma: keep $50 jumper cables in your trunk or pay an extra hundred or two waiting a couple hours for a tow truck to bring you the very same thing. Print this guide so you don’t electrocute yourself. ;) If you drive a stick, learn how to push start your car!
These are 3 tips that keep you from losing a mountain of money versus very little. MSN Money has 17 more tips if you’re interested.
Utilize coupons & various discounts – They’re not just for groceries and clothes. Here is a list of Free Mania blog posts and a couple links that help you save some money:
AAMCO – Car Inspection – Check Engine Light Reading - FREE!
Free AAA Auto Check Up – Get a 38-point inspection free from AAA auto repair facilities. This is good for AAA members only. Expires 8/31.
Firestone – Get $10 off a basic oil change plus $25 off a break service, and many more.
Castrol – Print coupon (Adobe Acrobat format) for $5.00 off your next oil change. This is an ongoing promotion.
Meineke - Take advantage of Meineke coupons you can print right now. Get a basic oil change for just $19.95.
Jiffy Lube - Print this coupon for $5.00 your next oil change at Jiffy Lube. Expires 1/1/10.
Midas – Get offers and oil change reminders when you join the club.
Pay for advice?! – Never! Google is your friend.
Online forums and communities exist centered around cars and car repair. You’re likely not the only one hearing a weird particular noise under the hood, etc. Or maybe you just proudly fixed something yourself, saving $$$ in the process. Take pictures and write up the steps to help others.
Online communities are an amazing resource for car troubles. Search old posts to see if someone had your same problem. If you think no one’s heard that strange noise, post a new topic. Car enthusiasts, certified mechanics, and simple proactive car owners like you will share their ideas and experience.
I own a VW. I’ve used the VWvortex forums to replace my battery and replace my dashboard headlights switch. They have a community of experts and many DIY guides written by forum members.
To find the right forum for you – I used to drive a Saturn car, so I did a Google search for “saturn car forums”. The first result was the Saturnfans.com Car Forums. If you own a Saturn, click that link to have free access to thousands of posts covering every topic of Saturn cars imaginable!
To find your forum, just try a search for ‘[your brand] car forums’ using Google.
I hope these tips have opened new insight for making your car troubles cost a lot less or even be totally free! Drive safe!
Or
Taking care of your car maintenance can be very rewarding if done properly so here's a list of seven tips that can help you save money on your car parts and service.
1. A well tuned car can has a fuel consumption from 25% to 33% lower than a poorly tuned car making a tune-up cheaper than driving without it, tuning your car for better performance can save you between $150 and $250 per year.
2. Regardless of the number of miles the manual recommends a oil change and filter change you should change them every 3,000 miles. This is one of the most important factors in your engine's life since it's going to prolong your engine's life and you're going to save on engine car parts. The potential savings are $500 to $3000.
3. Dirty air filter means more gasoline used and reduces the engine's life so you should check it regularly, maybe monthly. The air filter can be cleaned by blowing it with a hose or can be replaced. You can save about $130 per year..
4. Using steel-belted radial tires can increase the number of miles you make per year by up to 10%, saving this way about $130 per year.
5. Most cars, don't work better on premium gas, so, unless your car is pinging or knocking you shouldn't use higher octane gas. If your car doesn't have a high performance engine, using the gas that best suits your car's engine can save you $200 to $400 per year.
6. Having under inflated tires makes your engine burn about 6% more gas so make sure you check your tire pressure regularly.
7. If your tires are improperly balanced the tread on them will be destroyed. In addition, your suspension and shock absorbers can be damaged leading to more expense on car parts and service. Balancing your tires once a year can add thousands of miles to their life.
How to prevent new cellulites
Monday, June 15, 2009
CELLULITE, the bane of nine out of 10 women, is fat that looks like dimpled skin on thighs, hips and buttocks.
Research into this problem continues to reveal that the best way to prevent and eradicate cellulite is by stimulating blood circulation to purge fat cells of toxins.
Sadly, no miracle cure has been discovered but the use of new generation massage creams appear to make a difference.
To prevent new additions, cut back on carbs, fat and salt and increase fibre intake. Start exercising.
Cardiovascular exercises in particular get the blood pumping.
Other factors that can exacerbate cellulite include smoking, tight clothes, high heeled shoes and sitting or standing in one position for long peFitness for Women- Stay Fit and Healthy!
1. Staying fit and healthy starts with a balanced diet. Know and monitor the right weight for your age. Consult your doctor to learn what food you should avoid and follow your eating discipline routines. If you are trying to lose some weight, foods with high calories should be omitted from your meals. Food with high fiber and low fat should be included a priority in your grocery list instead of red meat, sugars and fats.
2. Drink plenty of water. Drinking at least eight glasses of water everyday. This cleanses the body from impurities. It is also advised for lactating women to increase water intake to keep the body hydrated.
4. Quit smoking. If you are smoking, stop. It is also a big “NO” for pregnant women, as this will affect the health of the baby. Pregnant women who smoke may pass the harmful content of cigarettes to babies through the bloodstream. Recent studies have shown that women smokers are more prone to diseases than men smokers. Women who smoke have a high risk of getting breast cancer. Also limit your alcohol intake.
5. Incorporate exercises in your daily routine. Take a walk after work, use stairs instead of elevator or play with your kids when you are at home. Home exercises are also effective especially when you do not have time to go to the gym and would like to lose some weight. Yoga and Pilates are only a few of the many effective exercises you can do at home. Exercises help in limiting the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
6. Avoid stress. Many women are prone to too much stress. Stress has been known as cause to many sicknesses. As much as possible take time to relax. Read a good book, hang out with friends and engage into sports. Pamper yourself by going to parlors or you can do some shopping. And do not forget to get enough sleep to revive your energy.
7. Use sunscreen to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. Wear hats when under the sun to protect your skin. Too much sun is bad for your skin. The skin is prone to cancer when exposed to too much sunlight. It also speeds up the aging of skin cells, which causes wrinkles to women.
8. Make sure to visit your dentist to keep that beautiful smile. Always have it cleaned to prevent cavities and bad breath.
9. Visit your Gynecologist. Women who are eighteen and above should have their Physical Examination annually especially for the Pap Smear test. Women who are forty and up should have their mammograms and the Breast self-exam is encouraged once puberty has been reached and should be a habit as they mature
10. Safe sex is strongly recommended. Use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted diseases.
Tips on How to Become a Fitness Model
Everyone is busy. But considering what is at stake, making time for exercise needs to be a priority right now. Thirty minutes a day is not too much when you get right down to it. Cut one prime-time show out of your evening television-viewing schedule. Get up a half-hour earlier each morning. Use half of your lunch hour for a brisk walk. You can find time if you look hard enough for it.
In fact, there are people who find time to manage and endorse the advantages of physical fitness just so they can prove to the world what a physically fit person can look like.
It is for this reason that most people contend that fitness models are one of the healthiest and most appealing people in the world. They embody the perfect concept of a physically fit person. Fitness models are, indeed, the epitome of health, life, vigor, and real beauty.
Therefore, if you think that you have what it takes to be a fitness model, here are some tips on how to be come one.
1. Deviate from the common notion of everybody that fitness is just a matter of the body figure.
The problem with the society today is that people tend to admire and look up to females who are thin and sexy and to males have brawny, muscular biceps, triceps, and wonderful abs.
The upshot is that people tend to exert so much effort in exercise not because they want to be healthy and fit but because they want to like the fitness models that they usually see in TV, posters, and magazines.
To be a fitness model, you should start working your way to a healthier you and not just a sexier, physically attractive person that you want to be.
After all, being a fitness model does not necessarily mean you have to have a “fashion-model” body size.
2. Believe in the saying, “You are what you eat.”
If you want to be a fitness model, you have to believe on the fact that our body shows what kinds of food we eat. Your body will also depict the kind of physical activities that you have in life.
Hence, if you do not conform to this belief, chances are, you will find it hard to be a fitness model, and to inform the people what it is like to be physically fit.
3. Live a healthy lifestyle
Genes play big roles in a person’s health. But these do not certainly influence what you will eat at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the kind of activity that you will engage in.
Hence, if your lifestyle will not be healthy, chances are, you can never be a fitness model.
4. Have a “positive self image”
In order to be a fitness model, you have to incorporate positive body image in your life. This means that you should love your body in spite of what is happening in the environment or the occurrences in your life.
You should never wish for a body that you know it is not yours. Do not burden yourself into thinking that life could have been better if you only have thinner thighs or beautiful abs.
Through positive self-image, you are able to gain respect for yourself, which in turn generates other s to respect you and admire you.
The key point here is that, being a fitness model is not all about vanity and physical attributes alone. What matters most is the beauty of being physically fit and healthy that radiates from your body as it exudes the glow of health.
Beauty Tips : Rapid Weight Loss Techniques
Other than physical appearance weight affects a person in many ways. This could be the overall quality of life, self-esteem, depression, health risks, and physical incapabilities. There are a lot of positive changes once a person experience weight loss. It is for this reason why a lot of people are searching for a weight loss technique that will surely trim down those fats and get a super slim head turner body.
The first thing that an over-weight should do is seek a doctor to recommend the best weight loss regimen. This will be done after a full physical examination, which leads to the determination of proper weight loss technique. And to lose weight fast and effectively four aspects of life should be changed: what to eat, how to eat, behavior and activity level.
Here are fast tips that can change an over-weight’s life:
Second: Set realistic approaches. The ability to focus and have proper mindset enables someone on a diet to quickly lose those extra pounds. With discipline and proper mind set, a dieter will never be discouraged and lose focus.
Third: Listen as the body speaks. Each and everyone’s body metabolism reacts differently to different fast weight loss programs and plans. Try substituting one program for another to compensate the body’s reaction. Exercise program must be suitable to one’s body, as others are not able to exercise as rigorously as others can. If walking is all that can be done, then walk for this is proven the best exercise. Muscles burn more calories than fats so it’s also best to put on a little muscle and looking good too.
Fourth: Eat more fibers for it makes a person full sooner and stays in the tummy longer, slowing down the rate of digestion. A single serving of whole grain bread moves fat through the digestive system faster. Grains turn into blood sugar that spikes the body’s insulin level. Thus, making the body more energized and ready to tell the body when it should stop burning fats or start storing.
Fifth: Keep away from fried foods especially deep-fried as this contains a great amount of fat. Although fish and chicken appear leaner than beef, this white meat can contain more fat than when a beef is fried. It is recommended for those on strict diet to opt for grilled food as this does not have or contain less amount of fat after the food is cooked.
Sixth: Takes lots of fluid. Drinking at least six to eight glasses of water a day keeps the body refreshed. Since weight loss depends on how the body eliminates body wastes, the body must stay hydrated.
All in all, discipline and consistency is still the best practice and the key to a rapid weight loss success. Light dieting, workout, and right amount of supplementation applied in a regular way everyday will result in faster weight loss than having a massive action only to be followed a return to old habits as this would only lead to gaining more weight than when the weight loss plan has started.
Seven Diet Secrets of the Stars
Celebrities always look fabulous. Whether appearing in television or films or strutting down the red carpet during movie premiers and awards, they never cease to fascinate us with their larger than life presence. The truth is, it takes a lot of effort to look the way they do, and being the public figures that they are, they cannot afford to slack off when it comes to taking care of their physical appearances. Their livelihood largely depends on how they look. Aside from the clothes, the hair and the makeup, celebrities have to take good care of their bodies.
So it is no surprise that these stars have their own secrets when it comes to staying fit and gorgeous. Their health agenda can range from extreme workouts to well-planned meals. Who doesn’t want to know their secrets in staying absolutely sexy? Here are some of the diet secrets of seven women celebrities.
The star of the phenomenal television show Friends not only mesmerized audiences with her adorable comic sense and her famous hairstyle, she was also known for having one of the sexiest bodies in Hollywood, as she appeared in countless magazine covers. To stay trim, Jennifer follows the 40:30:30 diet method. The diet consists of:
40% Low glycemic carbohydrates
-Foods such as beans, fruits and vegetables, legumes
30% lean proteins
-Tofu, fish, chicken, turkey, beef and low fat dairy products
30% essential fats
-nuts and seeds, fish and olive oils
It is essential that every meal should contain macronutrients to attain the balance of hormones and maximum weight loss.
2. Kate Hudson
The gorgeous daughter of actress Goldie Hawn gained 60 pounds during her pregnancy, which she needed to shed quickly before commencing on her next film. From her previous eating plan, she switched to a higher protein diet. She consumed high protein meals in smaller portions, and she combined this diet with an exercise program that includes weight training and cardiovascular workouts. After getting a lot of flak because of her post-pregnancy figure, Kate removed all that baby weight in only four months and has gained abdominal muscles that gained the envy of many in Hollywood.
3. Oprah Winfrey
As one of the most successful talk-show hosts in the world, there is no question that Oprah needs to maintain her physical appearance for her millions of audiences. Known as one of those celebrities who are constantly battling weight gain, she has recently toned up her figure and has never looked figure in age 50 by combining a regular exercise regime and diet plan. Oprah works out five days a week, spending 30 minutes on the threadmill and doing free weights. Her eating plan consists of legumes, fish, nuts, fruits and vegetables, chicken and dairy products that are lowfat. She limits her consumption of white sugar and flour. Oprah also credits her trim figure to her habit of not eating anything after seven in the evening.
4. Gwyneth Paltrow
A lot of people may find it hard to believe that the perpetually slim Academy award-winning actress actually needs to diet. Gwyneth actually follows a healthy eating plan that resembles Oprah’s, avoiding sugar and white flour. She usually follows a macrobiotic diet, eating foods like vegetables, brown rice, and lean meat. She also eliminated dairy from her diet, and does yoga everyday.
5. Madonna
The pop star known as the Material Girl has always flaunted a body that is to die for, and has become a true fitness paragon over the years. She keeps herself in tip-top shape by having Ashtanga Yoga, and follows a strict diet that mostly shuns junk foods. She adopted a macrobiotic eating plan that includes organic foods rich in lean protein.
6. Claudia Schiffer
The bodacious German supermodel eats salad and steamed vegetables for dinner and eats only fruits before the afternoon. While on locations, she prefers to eat black grapes and drinks tomato juice and herbal tea.
7. Christie Brinkley
Long-time supermodel maintains her all-American good looks by being a vegetarian. She does not keep junk foods of any kind inside her home to make sure that she does not eat them when cravings occur. She snacks on sweet potatoes in place of candy bars, and she adopts a liquid juice diet when she needs to slim down fast.
Celebrities are just like ordinary people. They need to maintain their figures just like anyone else, and there is more pressure on their part since they are constantly in the public eye. Ordinary folks can have celebrity-like bodies, too, and by following these diet and fitness plans, they can also look like red-carpet worthy.
Beauty Tips : The Wondrous Benefits of Soy Protein
Soy protein is emerging as one of the great alternative protein sources for human consumption. Health experts are all excited about how soy protein can change the face of nutrition. What’s all the rage? Here are some great reasons to get with soy protein.
Soy Protein is Plant Protein
Soy beans contain complete protein and have one of the best protein digestibilities among all protein sources. Soy beans also contain little or no fat and have virtually no cholesterol. Lactose intolerant ones will be pleased to know that soy beans contain no lactose.
Vegetarians love this bean as it provides a comparable – if not better – source of protein as compared to its animal counterpart. It provides a protein that is better and easier to digest and is comparable to most protein supplements.
Soy Beans are Very Versatile
Soy beans are very versatile. Various cuisines, especially Asian ones recognize the value of the humble soy bean. A variety of naturally yummy delicacies are all soy based: tofu, soy pudding, Soya milk, and meat substitutes – not to mention condiments such as soy sauce, and hoi sin sauce.
To counter the problem of world hunger, the growing of soybeans has been suggested. Not only are soybeans easy to grow and harvest, they will grow pretty much anywhere and produces much in a little time. There have been farmers reported to have replaced their entire crop line with soy bean plants. These hardy little plants produce much per harvest, and, as said earlier, can grow in even the most trying terrain.
The Great Substitute
Soy is low in fat and can be used to substitute most protein sources. When cooking, you may use soy substitutes instead of flour for a low fat alternative. This makes it a great protein source for those that are looking to lose weight without compromising their protein requirements.
Bodybuilders are considering how this can make their jobs a lot easier. Without the fat and with all the protein goodness – easily digestible at that – bodybuilding has just received a great blessing of a food.
Although these bodybuilders are currently debating how soy can be a help to bodybuilders, it doesn’t take away anything from what soy can contribute to the overall health of a person.
It is very advisable to stick to natural protein rather than processes protein if possible, as processed foods typically have some risk attached to them. The best use of this food can be attributed to how it perfectly fits into anyone’s low-fat, high-protein diet.
Soy products can be incorporated into shakes and drinks. And being lactose-free, lactose intolerant people will still be able to get their milkshake fix without having to suffer so.
Soy products are also a great source of other nutrients such as saponins, isoflavones, and phytosterol. Saponins help support a healthy immune system. It also combines with cholesterol to avoid increased absorption of cholesterol in the body. Phytosterols also help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the body in the same way saponins do.
Isoflavones are powerful antioxidants and prevent the effects of free radicals in the body. They prevent many of the signs of aging and have been known to help prevent cancer. This alone makes soy a miracle protein source in its own right.
Isoflavones, along with vitamins A,C, and E are among the front liners in the fight against such disease – they also counter the effects of pollution, and stress.
How Much is Too Much
Unlike other protein sources, it is pretty safe to consume a wide amount of soy products. While allergies to soy products exist, cases are few and far between. When changing to a soy diet, however, it would be best to consult your physician or your nutritionist. Ask specifically if the soy interferes with any prescription drugs you are taking.
Soy can be great blessing for people who are looking for a great source of protein that does not entail the side effects of most of the other sources. It would be advisable for one to explore how it can improve one’s diet.
Resolve to Exercise
Make exercise a routine part of your life. Studies have shown that people who diet and exercise shed pounds more quickly than those who just diet or just exercise.
Here are some tips on efficient exercise:
Aerobic exercise is best for burning calories. While the recommended 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days helps lower the risk of heart and other diseases, you’ll have to push a little harder if you want to lose weight.
Exercise harder. If you simply can’t devote 45 minutes a day, seven days a week to exercise, increase your intensity when you do exercise.
Lift weights. Resistance training builds bone density, which guards against osteoporosis and builds muscle.
Talk to your doctor before starting any exercise program to find out which program is right for you.
More exercise helps keep weight off
Overweight women who want to lose weight and keep it off should try to get at least 275 minutes of exercise a week, or about 55 minutes a day for 5 days a week, in addition to limiting calories. Staying in touch with your weight loss team and healthier eating habits may also be important factors in weight loss success.
Grace Kelly | How To Look Like Her
She was a woman with style, grace, and class. Grace Kelly always appeared dignified and elegant in whatever she wore. The public embraced not only her refined beauty but her dignified poise when she was in the public eye. How many women throughout time have tried to emulate her beauty and class? If you study the style of a woman like Grace Kelly, you can learn much that you can apply to your own beauty regimen. Here’s how to look like Grace Kelly:
How to look like Grace Kelly: The art of dressing
Grace Kelly dressed with simple style and flair. She avoided clothing that was overly frilly or showy and instead opted for simple, understated elegance. She frequently played up the simplicity of her clothing with statement making accessories such as large sunglasses, beautiful designer scarves, and stylish hats.
To emulate the style of Grace Kelley, think simple, monochromatic and elegant. Choose a neutral color that’s flattering with your skin type and build a wardrobe of high quality, well made pieces around that color. If brown is a flattering shade, invest in a cashmere brown sweater and a pair of brown pants and a skirt that matches. Get a pair of high quality shoes that will match the brown pieces in your wardrobe.
Gradually build your wardrobe by adding pieces that coordinate with your basic brown items. Over time, you can add some interesting accessories to give variability to your wardrobe. It’s far more flattering to have a simple, well made clothing items in monochromatic colors than it is to have a closet full of printed, detailed clothing that you’ll get tired of quickly.
How to look like Grace Kelly: Choose simple jewelry
One of Grace Kelly’s favorite pieces of jewelry was a strand of simple pearls. Pearls are almost universally flattering and elegant and Grace Kelly instinctively knew this. She wore them frequently when she appeared before the camera.
True hearth healthy tips that may work for you
True hearth healthy tips that may work for you:
1. Always cook heart healthier meals.
2. Substitute one whole egg with 2 egg whites OR if a recipe uses 3 eggs, you can always discard 2 of the yolks. Remember, only egg yolks contain cholesterol.
3. Use low fat milk in place of coconut cream or dairy cream.
4. Use a moderate amount of meat, but fill up that meat dish with lots of vegetables.
5. Be light handed with you cooking oil. Remember that the more oil you end up using, the more fat you will be consuming in your diet.
6. Pack it – avoid eating out so much by packing lunch to take to the office or school.
7. Add lentils and beans to stews, soups and curries to boost fiber and to cut down on meat.
8. Try to include deep sea fish such as cod, seabass, trout and mackerel about 2 times a week in your daily diet. A sensible portion is a 100 grams of fish (about the size of your computer mouse or a deck of playing cards)
9. Switch to lower fat versions of milk, cheese, yogurt, margarine spreads, mayonnaise, etc.
10. Cut down on deep fried foods. Other cooking methods such as braising, boiling, steaming, baking, roasting and grilling do not require the use of so much oil.
11. Educate yourself on what a heart healthy diet entails. Read health magazines, books, newspaper articles and reputable health websites. The more knowledge you gain about matter, you’ll be a much wiser food consumer.
12. Make your heart healthy diet realistic. One that is too strict and extreme can ‘bomb’ on you in the long run.
13. If you’re craving a salty crispy snack, give potato chips a miss. Instead, try baked potato chips, Japanese rice crackers or low – sodium pretzels.
Body Care Tip - Weight Reduction
Counting Calories:
All the food you eat is a source of energy and can fatten you, but some foodstuffs are more fattening than others.For instance, fats are more fattening than both carbohydrates and proteins.Calories are a simple way to measure, how much energy and how much fattening potential your foods contain.Foodstuffs differ in thier caloric content because of two reasons: Firstly they contain varying amounts of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates and secondly, they contain different amounts of water, an ingredient which truly has zero calories.Similarly the energy you spend when working or exercising can be measured in calories.So the simple basis of a “calorie control” diet would be to limit your calorie intake, while making you use up the usual or more number of calories.Your body will then have to draw upon the fat stores to fill the energy gap and you would begin to lose weight.
While on a weight reducing diet there are certain foods you must avoid:
1.All fried and greasy foods.
2.All sweets:Honey, ice-creams, cakes, pastries, jams, chocolates, candies.
3.Dry fruits and nuts:peanuts, almonds, cashewnuts.
4.All alcoholic drinks.
5.Fruits: Bananas, grapes, mangoes, strawberries.
6.Vegetables: Potatoes and other tubers.
Foods which you can eat as much as desired without causing any problems:
1.Salads: Carrots, radish, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, lettuce.
2.Drinks: Clear Soups,Lemon Juice, jaljeera, Buttermilk.
To Lose Weight Sensibly:
The safest and the most effective way of slimming is to lose weight slowly.Crash diets should be avoided as they often fail.This is simply because they just cannot be sustained.Moreover, crash dieting can adversely affect your beauty, making you look haggard.An advantage of a gradual diet control, is that your taste in foods can be adjusted over a reasonable period of time so that the craving for certain food items is reduced.
An average woman spends about 2,300 calories a day.If you want to reduce your weight, you should aim to eat about 1,200-1,300 calories daily.If you persistently eat about 1000 calories less every day, your body will have to make up the short fall, by using up about 100grams of your body fat daily.So in about ten days you would be able to lose a kilo of your weight.On this diet you should not expect a rapid loss of weight.It may take you sometime to lose the desired weight.Even though it would be slow, if you are steady in your diet control you are sure to be a winner.
How Fattening Are High Protein Foods?
There is a popular notion that protein-rich foods are not fattening.This is absolutely a myth.Proteins actually provide the same number of calories per gram as carbohydrates and so are equally fattening.But protein-rich(and even fatty foods) foods, do not leave the stomach as quickly as carbohydrates, so they tend to satisfy your appetite for longer periods of time and you do not feel hungry quickly.It is for this reason that a serving of mutton appears more filling than a bowl of cereal and sugar, even though the portions have been adjusted to give you precisely the same number of calories.
However a slimming diet which recommends protein foods, such as eggs, yoghurt or fish rather than starchy and sugary foods is very likely to be rich in minerals and vitamins as well.On the other hand refined carbohydrate foods can be easily eliminated from the diet without causing any deficiency of vitamins and minerals.
How To Cut Down On Fats:
Since fats contain more than twice as many calories to a gram as carbohydrates and proteins, a low fat diet would seem a very sensible way to cut down on the calories in your daily meals.The danger here lies in the fact that when you cut out on the fatty bit of your meals, you tend to feel hungry much sooner and if you succumb to your hunger-pangs, you might well end up eating more(snacks, sweets and other foods) before your next meal is due, and ruin your dietary schedule.
We consume a large amount of fat in our diet; actually 40% of our daily calorie intake is derived from fats.Half of this is visible as the oil we cook our food in, and the butter we spread on the breakfast bread.The other half, however, is not so obvious; the margarine present in the cakes and biscuits, the fat in a boiled egg and the cream in our morning cup of tea or coffee.
The first step in beauty
Expert Advice
The secret to radiant, youthful-looking skin is regular, gentle, thorough cleansing. Products applied afterwards are better absorbed and skin is free of impurities, remains radiant and is less prone to blemishes and imperfections.
Expert Secret
The cleanser you use is important. It cleans your skin twice a day every day, so it’s important to choose a cleanser of the highest quality.
Clarins advice.
. It’s essential!
Even if you’re not wearing make-up, cleanse skin before bed (even if it’s late) to remove all traces of impurities. Be sure to cleanse again in the morning as well, to eliminate nightly secretions.
. Cleanse in the right order.
Always start by cleansing the eyes, or you risk wiping impurities onto a clean face.
. Gently does it.
Pulling the skin stretches tissues and speeds up skin aging. Discover the Clarins cleansing method from our Institute’s expertise to remove all impurities without pulling or stretching skin.
. Absorb don’t rub.
For the same reasons as above, never rinse or wipe the face by rubbing. Instead, place a tissue over the face and absorb.
. Make the right choice.
For your eyes only: Use Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover Lotion or Instant Eye Make Up Remover. For Tthe fresh feel of water, use: Gentle Foaming Cleanser. For Qquick cleansing: , use One-Step Facial Cleanser, One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser and One-Step Cleansing Waters.
For total comfort: Cleansing Milks and Extra-Comfort Cleansing Cream.
A little extra tip!
Make cleansing a pleasure! It’s the first treat of the day and the last of the evening! A tip: use a variety of textures for different sensations – the fresh feel of water, a silky-smooth lotion, a revitalizing exfoliator or a soft, gentle cream.
· Which products should be applied during the day and which ones at night?
In the morning, we recommend using a product which will provide a gentle ‘lift’ effect like Eye Contour Gel, Advanced Extra-Firming Eye Contour Serum or Eye Revive Beauty Flash. These products will work primarily on diminishing the eyes’ fatigued appearance.
At night, choose products with a richer texture, a balm or cream according to your needs.
Eye Makeup Tips
Below are some useful Eye Makeup Tips :
* Moisturizing first during your makeup routine will help any foundation and/or concealer blend easier.
* Mixing foundation and moisturizer can make a good tinted moisturizer.
* Curling lashes open up your eyes. Do so by squeezing them with a lash curler from lash line to three fourth way toward tips.
* Apply blush upwards and outwards on the apples of your cheeks, towards the hairline.
* For added natural beauty look, extend a very fine line to the innermost part of the upper lid.
* Apply two coats of mascara, sweeping the wand from roots to ends. Wiggle the wand a little as you move upwards to detach the lashes and make them stand out.
* Line lips with a pale-blue eyeliner pencil; blend color inward with a fingertip. Then brush a shimmery pink lipstick over your entire mouth. The blue edges soften the color, creating a striking, ice-kissed look.
* Before using mascara, remember to curl your lashes with a lash curler to open up your eyes.
* Try applying a dark shadow tone as a liner to accentuate the upper lash line by using the thin edge of a disposable applicator to draw a soft line just above the upper lash.
* Apply two shades, use either medium or dark, and light.
* Select a foundation which is compatible to your skin tone and dab some spots around the center of your face.
* Liners-Normally done in shades of black, grey, brown and sometimes green or blue, liners serve to emphasis the contours of your eyes.
* Eye makeup remover is a special kind of make up remover made to flux budge proof eye cosmetic such as water proof mascara and flase eye lash glue.
Coloring your Eyebrows - Eyebrows Tips
If you feel you need to color your eyebrows because they do not suit the color of your hair or your complexion, it is relatively easy to do at home. Use a facial cream hair lightener, which youI think is the cheapest, safest and easiest way to lighten your eyebrows.
Mix the lightener according to the directions on the box. Stand in front of a mirror, apply the cream gently to your brows and watch it. The color will change from black to brown to red to blond. Wipeit off at the stage you want, before it reaches the color of your hair, because eyebrows should be a shade darker, otherwise the whole world will know you have been coloring them! Remember, coloringdoes dry out your brows, so don’t do it too often. And when you take off the lightener, apply moisturizer to your eyebrows and leave it there. I always put moisturizer on my eyebrows just as I do on myface at night. It is a good way to avoid dry, flaky skin in that area.
More Eye Makeup Tips and Tricks
* Eyeliner is meant to add depth to eyes and give definition to lash line. To do so, hold the eyelid skin taut with fingertips of one hand and draw as fine a line as you can very close to the lash line with the other hand. Your hands should be steady for the purpose.
* For the soft smoky look, smudge the edge of the line with the smear end of the eyeliner pencil.
* For added natural beauty look, extend a very fine line to the innermost part of the upper lid.
* Lining the lower lashes add the dramatic effect to your looks. You can do so by adding tiny dots to lash roots and a fine line on the outer half of the lower lash line.
* Liquid eyeliners give more glamorous look but require more skill too.
* Use slate, blue, grey and plum eye shadows for brown eyes, pink, salmon, mauve and brownish pink for green eyes and brown, camel and taupe shades for blue eyes.
* Curling lashes open up your eyes. Do so by squeezing them with a lash curler from lash line to three fourth way toward tips.
* Stick to dark colored mascaras such as navy blue or plum for they look more natural.
* Apply two coats of mascara, sweeping the wand from roots to ends. Wiggle the wand a little as you move upwards to detach the lashes and make them stand out.
Tips for Healthy Hands
After washing your hands, pat dry and, while moist, use a moisturizer on the hands, cuticles and nails. Chemically enhanced moisturizers that contain urea of lactic acid are even more efficient in binding water to the skin.
Wear gloves when doing work that might damage the hands or nails, such as gardening or shovelling snow.
Nail polish protects the nail from stains, physical trauma, and acts as a barrier to chemicals. Use it but don`t overuse it or it may stain and dry nails, particularly if nail polish hardeners are used frequently. A base coat will allow your polish to last longer.
Every night, before bedtime, massage your hands with a cream for few minutes.
After your bath or any washing , always massage your hands with a lubricating cream. In fact, barrier creams should always be used when tackling particularly dirty and greasy jobs.
Get into the habit of giving yourself a weekly manicure, which will make your hands look good along with helping them to combat annoying problems like chipping, splitting, peeling and cracking.
Do not use too much polish remover. Apply moisturizer after using nail polish remover in order minimize the irritating and drying cation of the acetone.
As they age, the nails thicken, grow more slowly, repair poorly and are susceptible to various skin diseases. Watch for changes and see your dermatologist early enough to treat problems.
You can give an instant refresh treatment to your hands at home by soaking your dry hands in warm olive oil. Fill a teacup with the warmed oil, dip in your fingers and let them soak for a few minutes. When you remove them rub the oil into your hands and allow as much of it as possible to be absorbed before rinsing away the excess. Alternatively, you can smother your hands with rich cold creams.
You must wear gloves while working in the garden and kitchen. In case you find them uncomfortable use the barrier cream. A few recipes of the same are given below.
Angelina Jolie Beauty Secrets
It goes without saying that Angelina Jolie looked great after giving birth to her child and now looks great after giving birth to 2 more children. What is her secret? Happiness, loving and caring husband, children … ? Definitely, but there is one more point – she was reported to enjoy Ginger Root, Garlic and Yoga. Let’s clear it out.
According to scientist, ginger is widely known for its ability to settle indigestion and upset stomachs. Also, (there are no proofs) it can fight against cholesterol. Garlic is perfect against cold and cough and cholesterol.
And the last option is – yoga
Lipstick - How To Wear Red Lipstick
Red lipstick is a universal classic and has yet to go out of style, according to the fashion magazines, yet many women assume they can’t wear it. They’re wrong. Here we show you how.
Rule No. 1: The secret lies in the rest of your face. The paler the skin, the bigger the pop. Go light on the eyes and the blush, otherwise you’ll risk looking like a clown. Here’s how to do it: Skip eyeliner and go only for mascara (black for brunettes, brown for blondes and redheads), making sure to apply to bottom lashes (it opens up your eyes). Dust face with powder and cheeks with a soft blush.
Rule No. 2: Line inside of lips Red lipstick tends to bleed, so fill in lips with lip liner first, suggests makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff in the December 2006 issue of Harper’s Bazaar.
Rule No. 3: Pick the right color If your complexion is pink, you’ll look better in plum shades, while girls with yellow tones are flattered by warmer reds that have a brown base, according to celebrity makeup artist Jemma Kidd in the December 2005 issue of Harper’s.
Rule No. 4: Don’t let nails clash We prefer non-red nail polish when you’re going red on the lips. A clear polish or light color is cool, and black polish is a trend that shows no sign of going away anytime soon. If you want to go red on the nails, make sure the color matches your lips.
Rule No. 5: Blending is in Few makeup artists stick to one shade of any lipstick, they tend to blend a few to create the perfect colors. If you’ve bought a red lipstick shade that’s too bright, dark or whatever, don’t throw it away. Instead, experiment with other lipstick shades you have on hand to create the perfect shade of red.
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