It's the day before you're sister's wedding and you're having a night out of the town. You tell yourself you shouldn't go out, you are Sarah's Maid of Honor afterall, but this feeling of resisting your cute co-worker overwhelms you. You cave in and insist two drinks will be quite enough. You would be that naive. You two get to dancing at LAX and before you know it he is caring you to the front porch of your pad in Los Feliz. You wake up to your mom yelling at you on the answering machine to wake up for your hair appointment. Suddenly, and honestly, as you are still to groggy to move effectually, you sit straight up in your bed. Getting rid of this hangover is a necessity.
Here is how to do it.

Cure #1. Electrolytes. You can get these at any health food store, or even at 7-11. Electrolytes will restore your bodies cells. It will result in the energy you need to get rid of the headache you have and will give you the boost you need to get throughout the day (versus napping in your bead all day).

Cure #2. Juice. Of course, if you have a juice machine, juice squeezed and drank immediately will give you immunity you need for fast results (Think Starbucks Triple Eye here). If not buy Naked Juice and eat a salad. Whatever you do force-feed your body with nutrients you destroyed by chugging like a horse last night.

Cure #3. Jog Before your 12 o'clock hair appointment take a quick jog around the neighborhood. You probably don't feel like it, but jog slow and steady. The endorphines released will also give you a sense of renewal. You will sweat out all the toxins in your body.

Cure #4. Cucumbers. Before showering, cut cucumbers into slices and place them over your eyes. Pop in a soothing cd, Mozart or Christina Aguilera will do, and let organic veggies do their work. Your eyes will lose their puffiness and you will be able to put on makeup later without your eyelids clumping your eyeshadow.

Cure #5. Rebound. Jump-rope, dance around, get on a trampoline. Your body needs activity; the action of your body letting your energy leave through your head and toes will stretch you out. Pilates is also a great way to achieve the lengthening process here as well.

Angelina Jolie, a mother of twins now, has changed drastically from the childish-natured wild and crazy look to the more graceful and elegant one over the years, especially during her pregnancy. Her glam look with the floor sweeping long gorgeous gowns in sweet and summer colors has brought her style into new heights. Her beauty is more classic, more toned and fresh. She doesn't wear a lot of makeup, but she shimmers and highlights the areas of her face that look very appealing. Her focus is mainly on her eyes and her lips, and she has hit the charts as the hottest actress precisely for those assets.

Matin Maulawizada is her personal make up artist and creating the Angelina stylish look involves very little but precise methods. For instance, her skin is simply smoothened by a hydrating moisturizer. This is also applied to her neck. As for her face, a sponge is used to apply a light layer of medium coverage oil-free foundation. This makes the face glow with natural essence. Her eyes are brightened up by concealers. They help cover any redness or broken capillaries. Just to give that great finishing touch and fineness, a touch of soft powder around the face is great, where she makes sure to light on the cheeks with just a single strike of cream blush. Apply a little to the apples of your cheeks and make sure to blend up and outwards.

Angelina is all about the smiles in her eyes, which can be both sweet and sexy. She is known for her eyes being swept in deep charcoal black and she hits the same style in the red carpet wear as well. If you are trying to go for the Angelina look, just apply a thick line to the upper lids and simply smudge the outer corners. On the other hand, apply a thinner line to the lower lids and apply a white shadow to the top of your lids. This adds to the glow to the smoky eye and is easily done. Added with two coats of lengthening mascara, and you might be able to capture a room's attention every time you enter looking like Ms Jolie. And as for the lips, easy and quick, use a nude liner, apply a creamy lipstick mostly with dark glossy colors like a chestnut brown, brush it to make it plain and even and done.

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Well toned abs is on the most wanted list for most women. But it's also the hardest part to develop since it is covered by a layer of fat. For those who really want that flat belly and sexy abs, here are a few tips:

1. Watch what you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat! Persistence and discipline is a must to accomplish this. There must be three small meals and 2-3 snack items for your whole day. This will not only get your fat burning going, but it will keep your metabolism high. Maintaining a good nutrition plan is a crucial step to getting on your way to sexy abs.

2. Cardiovascular exercise is a must! Swimming, running, cycling etc are very good exercises to consider. While cardio machines are good, activities that are done in the outdoors tend be more fun. But what ever you prefer, just as long as it gets your heart rate going. A 45 minute-1hour exercise each day is a good target to have.

3. Variety to the exercise is a must if any good results are to be gained. You should explore new ways to shock and push the muscles to get them out of their comfort zones. This can be done by speeding up the exercise, adding more weights and simply adding a twist. You can add a pilates class, kickboxing, spinning, and even dancing to your routine to change things up.

4. There's no need to over train the abs. For those who are eager to start seeing results, don't be tempted to push your limits too far. Your muscles will have little time to repair and heal if they are always under pressure. They must be given time to recover.

5. You should variety in the ab exercises you do so as to have well toned upper, lower and side abdominals. A simple ab crunch or sit up won't be enough. If necessary, a trainer should be hired to get feedback and learn proper training techniques.

Here are some links to come great ab exercises you can do at home:

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You wouldn't consider tossing your favorite little black dress in the washing machine with your jeans, and then tossing the soaking wet mass in the dryer afterwards, right? Of course not. It's your favorite going-out dress, makes you look and feel great, and it may well have cost you a pretty penny. Lingerie care is just as important. With careful and a little extra attention, your intimate apparel will enjoy a longer life, maintain the proper fit, and remain comfortable.

Your first step should be to check the garment's label. The manufacturer's instructions and recommendations are specified for a reason – they know a lot about the fabrics they use. If dry cleaning is recommended, you should follow those instructions. That will ensure the garment maintains it's original and intended fit and appearance. However, if taking them to be dry cleaned is not possible, or if there aren't specific instructions, or the tag is missing, there are safe and gentle ways to clean your garments at home.

The mildest and most gentle methods are always the best ones, and are more likely to preserve the integrity of the items. They are less likely to cause fading, shrinking or damage to the fabrics and you will be able to enjoy wearing your intimate wardrobe much longer.

The safest method is to hand wash your intimates in cold water. Fill a small sink or tub with cold water and a small amount (usually a capful) of a mild detergent such as Woolite. There are other alternative soaps as well, including liquid detergent for baby clothes, mild adult shampoo or baby shampoo.

Separate the garments by color, and wash them individually. It's a good idea to begin with the lighter colors first, as the color dye may leech out into the water. If the water begins to darken, drain the sink or tub, rinse with fresh water and refill it. Allow each garment to soak for just a few minutes (3 to 5) and then gently squeeze them to run the detergent through. Then rinse them carefully with cold water. There are several methods for drying the items as well. Bras can be hung to dry over a shower curtain or stall, or from a hanger. Silks items should be dried flat on a towel or laundry drying rack. Some items retain their shape better if they are hung to dry, but it depends on the design and cut of each garment.

If you must machine wash your intimates you should invest in a special lingerie washing bag. They are made of a mesh fabric that allows the water and detergent to move around and through the fabric without exerting undo stress on the material. Be sure to close and fasten all of the hooks, clasps and eyes of the items before you wash them.

Remember, your intimate wardrobe is made up of items that are also called "delicates." If you treat them as such, and wash, dry and care for them carefully, you will extend the wearing life of each garment and protect your investment.

Aside from that, you'll feel and look sexy and fabulous for years to come!

By Lori Eads

What makes exotic lingerie different?
Posing that question to any random group of women will almost certainly give you widely varying answers. To some, it indicates lingerie that is outlandish and wild. Others may consider lingerie to be exotic simply based on the fabric or color. Three definitions of the word exotic are: 1) introduced from a foreign (especially tropical) country 2) attractively or remarkably strange or unusual; bizarre 3) of a kind newly brought into use.

Wearing exotic lingerie is an enjoyable adventure that is accessible to every woman. We can all have fun with exotic lingerie once we define what exotic means to us personally. For most women, it means choosing what is unusual for her – from mild to wild or wild to mild.

The underlying truth is that defining exotic lingerie is an reflection of that particular person's taste and opinion. A woman that normally wears white cotton undies and a plain white bra may feel that trying a bra and panty set in a brightly colored, patterned or very sheer fabric is exotic. A woman that is comfortable wearing a sexy teddy or camisole set could be venturing into the exotic by trying a corset and thigh-high stockings. Even a woman that is accustomed to donning a leather or rubber bodysuit can experience her own version of exotic by selecting something that is atypical from her usual choices. A baby doll nightie or simple satin gown could feel exotic and unusual to her.

Half the fun of expanding your lingerie closet is in the shopping! You can browse the lingerie stores in your local mall, flip through intimate apparel catalogs, or visit dozens of women's lingerie websites on the internet. If you head to the mall, you can choose to shop on your own to surprise your honey, or take him along, if he's willing. If he seems hesitant to go, you can always tempt him into action by reminding him of the fun of peeking at the outfits you try on in the dressing room. Chances are he'll be so intrigued and interested that he'll give it a try.

If you would rather browse through catalogs, think of making it a special part of your evening – alone or together. Light some candles, turn the lights down low and crawl in bed with a few catalogs. If your sweetie is willing, ask for his opinions. He'll probably find himself enjoying the task when he starts to visualize you wearing the many different choices on the pages.

Window shopping on the internet is sometimes most comfortable option. There are thousands of websites to choose from, and millions of lingerie choices as well. You won't have to feel embarrassed by baring your inner sexual costume desires to a gum-smacking store clerk, and the environmentalist in you won't feel guilty for the trees used to make the catalogs. And if your honey wants to surf with you, it's likely that the two of you will find yourselves opening up new doors that you never expected.

Being unusually daring, risky or adventurous is usually guaranteed to get your heart pounding, and will most likely raise his heartbeat as well. Choosing exotic or unusual lingerie is an easy way to start. You can delve into your own world by exploring your own preferences, and taking a few risks. And don't forget the fun of exploring some of your individual and shared fantasies!

By Lori Eads