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THEVI Replenish, Restore, Revive

2010-03-12T14:00:00.002-05:00

Almond Oil has powerful rejuvenating qualities, due heavily to its moisturizing abilities and Vitamin E content. Try it all over your face and body to replenish your skin and hair. I have been using an Almond Oil hair mask 3 times a week and my hair is now gleaming and appears healthier than ever. Be sure to pay extra attention to the hair ends, as this is the oldest, driest hair and needs more attention. If you are also suffering from hair loss, massage your scalp with the oil as well. If you require an extra boost, break open a Vitamin E gel capsule, squeeze out the gel and apply it to your scalp.

These techniques may also be used on your face to combat and prevent wrinkles. Almond Oil is quite light and mild so don't be afraid to apply it over problem areas around the mouth and eyes before bed.

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-03-10T12:00:00.001-05:00

Are you suffering from dull, lifeless hair lacking any shine or vibrance? Try a $6-9 clear hair shine gloss from your local drugstore. You typically only have to leave the treatment in for 10 minutes and it comes with a fabulous conditioner that you are instructed to use once a week until it runs out. Be wary not to leave it in for too long--it will lighten your hair color!

This treatment is beneficial not only for the gloss it provides, but because it adds a layer of texture and thickness to your hair follicles, so if you have weak, limp hair, this is a perfect way to thicken and add fullness!

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-03-09T12:00:00.004-05:00

One of the hottest new nail looks is the half-moon nail polish which as been seen on celebrities as well as on the runway.

Dark colors are also very hot for the coming seasons. Whether the color is black, or hues of dark purples, reds, blues, or black mixed with other dark colors. The dark nail is a look that is both edgy and chic.

Other trends in nail polish this season include metallic finishes, suede, and nude color nails.

THEVI Pink Champagne Home Inspiration

2010-03-09T09:00:00.003-05:00

Pink is often thought of as an overly girly, young and over the top color to use in the home, but if used with taste and subtlety, it can be really charming. Try light pink accents in a mostly white or off-white room. Use throw pillows, flowers, sheer curtains or candles. This will soften the otherwise austere look.

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-03-08T12:00:00.002-05:00

Skin brushing is used in many Asian spas to eliminate toxins by stimulating the lymphatic system. The idea is that firm but gentle brush strokes across the skin will improve your blood circulation, clean out clogged pores and enable your body to remove toxins faster. This can also help remove and prevent cellulite. Dry skin brushing helps shed dead skin cells, which can help improve skin texture and cell renewal.

Start the skin brushing with the soles of your feet, using slow, gentle, circular movements. Move up your body, all the time brushing towards your chest, but be careful to avoid areas where your skin is particularly sensitive.

THEVI Pink Champagne Food Inspiration

2010-03-08T09:00:00.003-05:00

Romantic and sweet, beautiful and classic--also known as rose champagne, this is a champagne that is more pink in color than other types of champagne. The beginning origination of pink champagne actually started in the United States in the 1920’s around the time of prohibition. The pink champagne (actually just a “burgundy” wine) that was created then was not a true champagne and lacked the flavor of traditional rose champagnes. But, this is what gave the large champagne houses in France the realization that there was a market for a truly pink champagne. It tastes fruity, but can be dry or sweet depending on the brand and producer.

(www.pinkchampagne.com)

THEVI Replenish, Restore, Revive

2010-03-05T14:00:00.002-05:00

Ayurveda sees bathing as a therapeutic activity. The morning bath is therefore an important part of the ayurvedic dincharya or daily routine. A leisurely bath relaxes tense muscles, irons out a creased brow, opens clogged pores, restores moisture to the tissues, and adds a healing dimension to your day.

Bathing has always been accorded the status of a sacred activity in Indian life. During their explorations of ancient India's Indus Valley Civilization in Mohenjo Daro, archaeologists unearthed a large pool-like structure with steps leading down at both ends. This is believed to have been a public bath. In addition, homes in this surprisingly advanced civilization had their own private baths and an elaborate drainage system.

Not just India, but several other world cultures have treated the bath as a healing activity. In ancient Greece, water was regarded as a gift of health from the gods themselves. In Rome, ruins of hot and cold sunken baths can still be seen at Pompeii. Napoleon's wife Josephine Bonaparte's bathtub is said to retain its musk perfume, more than 150 years after it was built.

As the world discovered the comfort and pleasure a bath could bring, new ways were found to make it a healing experience. Ancient ayurvedic texts speak of therapeutic baths featuring rose petals, milk, honey, and turmeric. Preceded by a luxurious full-body warm oil massage and followed by the application of rich sandalwood paste and floral waters on the skin, the ayurvedic bath was designed to restore balance to mind, body and spirit.

Ayurvedic baths are thought to enhance physical energy levels and improves mental clarity, help remove sweat, dirt and environmental toxins from the skin and help relax the mind and balance the emotions.

(www.mapi.com)

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-03-05T12:00:00.002-05:00

Having trouble keeping your nailpolish from chipping and staying put?? Try these few helpful tips for beautiful, glossy nails that last longer than a few days:
Nail polish remover not only wipes off the old color but also the grease from the nails and makes the new color coat stay put for longer period of time. Apply thing coat of nail polish, let it dry and then apply another coat. Even if you want a glossier effect, go for more than two thin coats rather than a thick coat of polish as it dries sooner and lasts longer and do not chip off easily. It is advisable to use the remover and applying nail polish only once or twice a week to prevent your nails from drying. Even if you do this, be sure to use removers with built-in moisturizers to keep your nails healthy. Always top your color with a top gloss coat for the extra shiny nails that will not only glisten, but stay put much longer! Also to make the chip-resistant nail enamels last longer, submerge your freshly painted nails in a bowl of ice-cold water for 30 seconds.

THEVI Aurora Yellow Nature Inspiration

2010-03-05T09:00:00.003-05:00

If you have ever visited Wyoming, you have surely visited the spectacular Yellowstone National Park (The park extends into Idaho and Montana). Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and especially for the Old Faithful Geyser. one of the most popular features in the park. It was established by the US Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872.

The park is located at the head of the Yellowstone RiverLater--it is commonly believed that the river and park were named for the yellow rocks seen in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-03-04T12:00:00.002-05:00

To create smokey eye effect, cover your eyelids with nude and shimmery eye shadow. Use grey or brown eye shadow (THEVI's Dark Brown Matte Shadow) with a little glitter just above the upper lash line to just above the crease of the eye. Sweep black matt eye shadow (THEVI's Charcoal Matte Shadow) from inside to half way towards the outside of the eye below the eye crease. Using a moist q-tip, smudge a line of black eye shadow across the top lash line, extending it a little on the outer corners. Add white eye shadow (THEVI's Oatmeal Matte Shadow) just below the brow and the inner corner of your eye. Line the lower lash line with the eye shadow, moving your brush from outside of the eye to the middle of the eye. Apply mascara to finish eye makeup.

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THEVI Aurora Yellow Spirituality Inspiration

2010-03-04T09:00:00.005-05:00

The aura is the electromagnetic field that surrounds the human body (Human Energy Field-HEF) and every organism and object in the Universe.

The Human Energy Field as a collection of electro - magnetic energies of varying densities that permeate through and emit or exit from the physical body of a living person. These particles of energy are suspended around the healthy human body in an oval shaped field. This "auric egg" emits out from the body approximately 2-3 feet (1 metre on average) on all sides. It extends above the head and below the feet into the ground.

Yellow Aura: Relates to the spleen and life energy. It is the color of awakening, inspiration, intelligence and action shared, creative, playful, optimistic, easy-going.

Light or pale yellow: Emerging psychic and spiritual awareness; optimism and hopefulness; positive excitement about new ideas.

Bright lemon-yellow: Struggling to maintain power and control in a personal or business relationship; fear of losing control, prestige, respect, and/or power.

Aura's can be really interesting and tell you a lot about yourself if you can get in touch with it!

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-03-03T12:00:00.004-05:00

Choosing the right lip color for your skin tone and overall look can be really tricky! Test it out in a cosmetic salon first or at the department store first and let them assist you in your color choices. For women with large lips, muted colors such as purples, browns and bronzes (Try Thevi's High Impact Lipstick in Godiva, Brandywine, True Rouge and Plush) are the best choices while women with thinner lips should use light colors. Wine, berry, cappuccino and mauve colors suit light blondes best while coral, apricot and shades of peach are suitable for blondes that have a golden hue. Warm peach, brown and terracotta shades are for blondes that sport olive skin tones. Redheads may use warm colors such as shades of terracotta, cinnamon and peachy brown while shades such as terracotta, cinnamon and reds with hints of brown are the most suited colors for brunettes.

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THEVI Aurora Yellow Fashion Inspiration

2010-03-03T09:00:00.003-05:00

I'm really excited to say that yellow is rising, once again, in the fashion world! Especially in the spring and summer when my typically fair East Indian skin turns very dark, I love love love wearing yellow! It brightens everything--not only my feeling but other's days when they see me wearing it! And don't be afraid to start sporting the radiant aurora already! Though it may still be snowing and miserable outside, it will make you feel warm and vibrant and remind everyone around you of the warm, sunny days to come!

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-03-02T12:00:00.002-05:00

Are you one of the many women suffering from dry, dull, lifeless hair? The quality of our hair can affect our entire appearance and it can be dramatically improved with a little shine and body. Try these tips to protect and rejuvinate the hair, and to produce that rich sheen you have always wanted!

Use heat-activated shampoo
Deep condition at least weekly (brand name deep conditioners can be very expensive-try coconut, almond or olive oil, or even an egg mask instead)
Don’t use a lot of styling products as they can dull the hair by coating it.
Use Strawberry hair mask: mash eight strawberries with one-tablespoon mayonnaise. Massage this into washed but damp hair. Cover it with a shower cap and then a warm towel. Wash out with a shampoo and then condition. This mask will give your hair a rich gloss.
Increase the shine in your hair by giving your hair a cool blast of air from your hair dryer to seal the cuticle after it is completely dry. If the cuticles are ragged then your hair will not shine.
For blonde hair use a few tablespoons of lemon juice to your rinse water. This will make your hair shiny.
For brown and red hair add a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your rinse water.
For shiny hair you can also mix one teaspoon of honey into 4 cups of warm water. After shampooing, pour the mixture through your hair, but do not rinse. Dry as normal.

THEVI Aurora Yellow Home Inspiration

2010-03-02T09:00:00.004-05:00

As the color of sunshine and springtime, yellow has a powerful feel-good factor. Any shade of yellow will introduce a cheerful feeling of perpetual sunniness into your home, to warm a cold room and brighten a dark one. Whether you want to drench your entire walls in aurora or just use splashes here and there on one part of your entirely chrome kitchen, or paint one wall yellow in a dark drab room, it will completely lighten the atmosphere. If you can't handle it on the walls, try touches of yellow furniture and interior accessories instead!

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-03-01T12:00:00.003-05:00

For those of us with fair skin, who can't stand the pasty,lifeless winter skin and can't afford to get a tropical island to work on that tan, try a self-tanning lotion, but make sure to follow these important steps!!

Exfoliate your skin with a body scrub to remove loose flakes of skin. This will ensure that the tan does not look patchy and it will last longer.
Moisturize the areas you want to tan. This will allow the self-tanning lotion to spread smoothly and reduce the chances of streaking.
Apply the self-tanning product with long firm strokes on your legs and arms. Rub the lotion using a circular motion into your stomach, buttocks and checks.
Apply self-tanning lotion carefully to the dry areas of your body, as they will absorb more color. Pay special attention to your knees, elbows and heels.
To ensure that you have an even tan around your eyebrows and hairline, use a cotton bud to remove any tanning lotion that gets accumulated. Use this along the side of your nose and along laughter lines, as tanning lotion normally clogs around these areas and tans the areas more.
Do not apply self-tanning product on your nails, as they will turn orange.
Wash your hands well after applying self-tanning lotion, especially wash your cuticles and under your nails.
Do not wear clothes or sleep on your bed cover for about half an hour at least. This will stain your clothing and bedcovers.

THEVI Aurora Yellow Food Inspiration

2010-03-01T09:00:00.007-05:00

Turmeric is one of nature's most powerful healers. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcumin. Tumeric has been used for over 2500 years in India, where it was most likely first used as a dye.

The medicinal properties of this spice have been slowly revealing themselves over the centuries. Long known for its anti-inflammatory properties, recent research has revealed that turmeric is a natural wonder, proving beneficial in the treatment of many different health conditions from cancer to Alzheimer's disease.

Some amazing uses of this common cooking ingredient:

It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

It is a natural liver detoxifier.

Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.

May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.

Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.

Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

(www.healthdiaries.com)

THEVI Replenish, Restore, Revive

2010-02-26T14:00:00.004-05:00

Here are some vital beauty foods you can add to your diet to maintain your health, beauty and natural glow, long and short-term. Nothing is more important to reviving your beauty and maintaining it.

Apple Cider Vinegar: Beside having amazing healing properties, apple cider vinegar keeps skin supple. It's heavy concentration of enzymes helps peel off dead skin cells. It breaks down fat and helps food digest properly.

Carrots: Maintain the outer layer of the skin to prevent premature aging. What you'll find in is the same as you'll get in Retin A.

Garlic: Helps combat wrinkles and restores tissue.

Avocado: This rich fatty food is high in all the fats your body needs, so it's OK to indulge. You put it on your face in mask form which does wonders for your skin, so why not try actually eating it and see the benefits. Eaten in moderation (don't eat one a day, or you will be packing on the pounds, too!) the mono-unsaturated fats you ingest will give clear, soft and smooth skin.

Tomatoes: These "love apples" will keep you loving your skin. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium.

Kale: This is the most nutrient dense food available to us. Try blending it in a smoothie with fresh fruit or braising it with olive oil and white wine. A simple way is kale salad garnished with your favorite vegetables.

Nuts: Snacking on a handful of almonds will give your skin some of the goods fats it needs to remain clear and luminous. Nuts in general are high in vitamin B complex, which help with not only skin cell restoration but also hair growth and dry skin. It gives your skin a more youthful appearance and will in turn help fight the early signs of aging (fine lines, wrinkles). So, for your afternoon snack, try a handful of unsalted, natural almonds -- just don't go overboard because it's easy to over indulge!

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-02-26T12:00:00.003-05:00

At least twice a day, set aside five minutes to recheck your make-up, hair, posture and clothing. No matter how impeccably you started out your day, a touch is both necessary and warranted. Take some deep breaths to renew and restore your appearance.

THEVI Iceberg Blue Nature Inspiration

2010-02-26T09:00:00.005-05:00

Iceberg B-15 is one of the world's largest recorded icebergs. Over 10 years ago, with an area of over 11,000 km², it was larger than the island of Jamaica. Note that after almost a decade, parts of B-15 still have not melted.

Its hard to imagine that structures like this exist made purely of ice but may soon be destroyed due to global warming.

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-02-25T12:00:00.003-05:00

Stretch marks are really embarrassing and appear more with age and with weight fluctuations, and most of us think there is nothing we can do about them.

Here are some tips to preventing them and diminishing them if they have already appeared:

If you massage your body regularly with coconut and almond oil, it will keep stretch marks away.
Consult a doctor to start with a daily dose of Vitamin E capsules. Vitamin E is believed to improve stretch marks. Or, add a couple of vitamin E capsules to your body massage oil.
It is believed that smearing the area with egg white and letting it dry before washing off with ice cold water regularly can help in getting rid of stretch marks completely.

THEVI Iceberg Blue Spirituality Inspiration

2010-02-25T09:00:00.005-05:00

In Yogic practice, the color of our Consciousness is BLUE and it is the goal of all seekers to find it. The blue chakra corresponds to intuition or the Third Eye.

Try wearing a blue gem around your neck or on your finger, or meditate outside for the sunrise. It feels truly serene!

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-02-24T12:00:00.002-05:00

After you cleanse your face, you should "exfoliate." This is very much like the process of peeling an onion or removing tiles from a roof. Exfoliating is necessary for getting the blood flowing into the face, as well as for removing grime.

Take a packet of sugar (raw sugar works the best), add a couple drops of olive oil to create a spreading condition, then gently rub it into the creases of your face.

Open a packet of instant oatmeal, mix it with water and create a paste. Rub this mixture into your face, then rinse off the residue.
Suggestion: Use instant oatmeal on your face, while using the traditional "old-fashioned" oatmeal to exfoliate the entire body.

Rub sea salt (available in health food sotres) all over both your body and your face. You'll love its invigorating effects.

(freebeautytips.glam.com)

THEVI Iceberg Blue Fashion Inspiration

2010-02-24T09:00:00.004-05:00

January Jones glowed in an icy blue winter gown fit for, well, January at the Golden Globes. Channeling 40s style she looked just as chic as Betty Draper.

This is a spectacular color, especially on her complexion with light eyes and blond hair. But don't be intimidated by light blue if you have a darker complexion! Any lighter, brighter shade will make your skin shine and appear vibrant and of course make you stand out in the crowd!

THEVI Lunchtime Beauty Tip

2010-02-23T12:00:00.002-05:00

We have all experienced the embarrassing coffee or food stain on our blouse right before an important meeting or date. Well here are some tips for removing those stains quickly and effectively.

Remove stains while they are still fresh. It becomes tougher to clean stains when they have already dried or set into the fabric. Wash them immediately, and if the clothes require dry cleaning, take them to the cleaners as soon as possible.

Treat the stain from the back of the cloth. If it is treated from the outer side, where the stain actually is, rather than from the inner side, the stain might pass through the other side of the garment.

Before applying your stain remover to the stain itself, test how it works in an inner seam or on a part of your garment that is not easily visible. In this way, you would be able to see how your clothes would react to the chemicals of the stain remover, whether or not it would change the color of the fabric.

Be careful in using bleach. Using bleach on just the stained spot may result in an uneven appearance in the color of the stained garment.

Oxy Magic/Oxy Clean is a great product for removing stains within minutes but test it on your fabric first! Or simply use vinegar! But mind, the smell :)