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Health and Beauty Tip -- "Firming Up" Your Chin

To hide a double chin, get some brownish-rose blush and brush it along your jawline from just below your ears to your chin. Use a very small amount of white powder on the tip of your chin to complete the slimming effect.

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If someone tells you he is going to make "a realistic decision," you immediately understand that he is going to do something bad.

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My mother used to say that there are no strangers, only friends you haven't met yet. She's now in a maximum security twilight home in Australia.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Eat Right to Counter PMS

If you don't like vitamin supplements or over-the-counter drugs, you can counter PMS by changing your diet. Pasta, vegetables, and whole grain cereal and bread can help alleviate PMS symptoms. Be sure to avoid things like chocolate, coffee, and caffeinated sodas, as this can make the symptoms worse.

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I am one of those unhappy persons who inspire bores to the greatest flights of art.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Strengthen Your Nails

Before you go to bed every night, use a nail-strengthening cream on your nails (and under, if they're long). This also keeps them hydrated, which is essential for healthy nails.

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I thought I told you to wait in the car.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Choosing Powder

When choosing powder, it is (of course) important to match the color of your skin ... but if you're looking for a warmer glow, try something with a pink or peach tint. With pressed powder, you might want to choose something a little lighter than your skin tone.

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I fear nothing so much as a man who is witty all day long.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Choosing Eyeliner

Make sure the color of your eyeliner complements your eyes. Dark brown eyes benefit from plum shades. If you have lighter eyes, try navy and charcoal. Brown eyeliner works well no matter what color your eyes are!

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Plain women know more about men than beautiful ones do.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Open Your Eyes

To accentuate your eyes, use a little white eyeshadow just under the brow at each corner of the eye.

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Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Pantyhose in the Shower

Put worn-out pantyhose to good use! If your skin is too sensitive for other exfoliants, cut off a large enough piece to cover your hands and use it in the shower. The fine texture exfoliates without being harsh. You can also cut a small piece of pantyhose to cover the drain. This allows water to seep through, and when you're done showering ...Read more

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It should be a very happy marriage --- they are both so much in love with him.

Health and Beauty Tip -- A Few Final Holiday Beauty Tips

Before you go out for dinner tonight, try a few of these quick tips:

* Instead of lip liner, use some shimmering lip gloss. It saves time, and can be reapplied quickly if necessary.

* Simple, non-fussy hairstyles are popular this season. Do your hair in a simple bun if you have long hair, or use some jeweled barrettes and combs if you have ...Read more

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Every instance of heartbreak can teach us powerful lessons about creating the kind of love we really want.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Holiday Makeup

The holidays are special, so forget about matte eyeshadow when you go out! Younger women can experiment with shadows with frost, and mature women will look great going for shadows with a satiny finish. Avoid glitter, though ... that's a little too much!

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Nobody really cares if you're miserable, so you might as well be happy.

Health and Beauty Tip -- Deep Conditioning

To help your conditioner do its job, wrap a hot towel around conditioned hair for a few minutes before washing it out. The heat gives a deep conditioning effect that you might not get otherwise.