With more women wearing flip-flops to the office this summer, style gurus are warning that the
casual shoe once mainly seen on the beach could be damaging to careers — as well as to feet.

According to this article on Yahoo - Flip Flops are a career no-no!

With Summer upon us and our skin taking a battering, Redorbit provides us with these great tips for looking after your skin this summer from Mary Berkery. And it’s not just outdoors that causes problems. A lot of us now work in air conditioned offices leaving our skin feeling dull and dry.

But according to Mary, a leading holistic beauty consultant, there are five easy steps to take to ensure your skin stays gorgeous and glowing during the summer months.

1. Hydrate your skin

Drink at least one litre of water each day but remember to drink between meals rather than during meals. Drinking water with your food dilutes the digestive juices, making it more difficult for your digestive system to function at its best level.

2. Oxygenate

Getting enough oxygen is crucial for crystal clear skin as it helps the dilation of the blood vessels, increasing blood flow and improving the condition of the skin.

Mary says there are lots of easy ways to increase your oxygen levels:

“Aerobic exercise, a brisk walk in the open air and even some deep, relaxation breathing will all help to oxygenate the skin.”

3. Alkalise the Diet

Alkalising the diet is one of the most important steps towards healthy, glowing skin.

“Acidic substances such as coffee, alcohol, sugar, red meat and cigarettes
upset the skin’s natural balance by stripping it of essential nutrients. Increase the alkaline content of your diet with foods like root vegetables and delicious green juices and don’t overdo the dairy products.”

4. Balance your skin by allowing access to the natural elements

We are all conscious of the dangers of UV rays and we’re encouraged to cover our skin. This is good advice and an SPF is important. But the skin also restores its own innate balance and harmony through some exposure to fresh air and to the sun.

5. Nurture your skin with natural ingredients

Mary says: “City skin benefits from regular treatments so it is a good idea to arrange a facial once a month. Choose
a skilled practitioner who understands the importance of natural
ingredients and effective, soothing techniques for city skin, allowing
you to truly relax into the experience.

A great new website to help you get trim for those bikinis and that holiday when you can look Truly Scrumptious.

The Daily Plate helps you lose that weight with a great and simple web site.

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Are you off on your holidays soon? Make sure you travel Truly Scrumptious Style with some great tips from iVillage on how to look great when you travel.

While we want to make sure we bring all the essentials, our skin may require different products when we travel than when we’re at home. The key is to find multitasking products that don’t take up too much room.

Here’s how to look great on the go

Oh, ain’t don’t forget that waxing before you go!

Want some truly impartial advice on whether your bum does look big or not in a certain dress or jeans?

Why not try this blog called Does My Ass Look Fat In These Pants (it’s American)? You post up your pictures (no face and no name) and let other people decide.