President Barack Obama made a searingly personal plea on Friday for Americans to come together and do some "soul searching" after the shooting death of African-American Florida teenager Trayvon Martin by a neighborhood watchman, noting: "If I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon." "My main message is to the parents of Trayvon Martin. You know, if I had a son, he'd look like Trayvon. And you know, I think they are right to expect that all of us as Americans are going to take this with the seriousness it deserves and that we're get to the bottom of exactly what happened," Obama said in response to a shouted question in the White House Rose Garden. [Related: Fla. man survives 'shoot first' horror ] Amid angry charges that race played a central role in the tragedy, Obama said "all of us have to do some soul searching to figure out how does something like this happen -- and that means that we examine the laws and the context for wha...

Cold weather can take a big toll on your skin. To avoid skin problems in winter weather, use these winter skin tips to help your skin looking healthy and radiant all year. Lighten Your Foundation Shade The very first thing you need to do in the winter months is change your makeup shades. There is nothing that will make your complexion look worse than if you have a foundation shade that’s too dark for your skin tone. If you’re unsure about how to choose the right shade, visit a beauty cosmetic counter at your local mall for professional assistance. If your foundation is all wrong for your skin tone, there’s no way your skin will look healthy and radiant! Upgrade Your Moisturizer One of the most common problems women face in winter months is dry skin. When dry skin occurs on the face, it can be embarrassing and annoying. It can make applying makeup difficult and look unattractive. One simple way you can try to avoid dry skin is to upgrade your moisturizer in the winter months. Choo...

Being asked out on Valentine’s Day can be romantic and exciting. Whether your new boyfriend wants to take you on a sexy date or your husband wants to treat you to an elegant evening dinner, you’ll need to dress for love! Use these tips and ideas to figure out what to wear on St. Valentine’s Day to make the holiday of love full of fashionable fun. Choosing Your Color Wisely – Why Not Red, Pink or Hearts Nothing says Valentine’s Day like wearing red or pink. While these colors may be too bold for everyday wear, they are more than acceptable for the holiday of love. When choosing your perfect red or pink outfit, think about your skin tone and hair color. There are thousands of shades of both colors, allowing you to wear one which will compliment your skin. Those with dark hair can get away with bolder colors of red. Those with light hair should stick with cooler shades of red or pink. However, those with red hair should steer clear of red altogether and choose a nice light p...

Have you ever wondered which beauty products you should splurge on and which ones you should save money on by buying discount beauty product versions of at the drugstore? From Paul Mitchell and Redken to Suave and Cover Girl, there are plenty of ways to get the beauty look and style you want at a lower price. The trick to great beauty product budget balance is to mix and match. Sure, you might want to splurge on some products but not EVERY product. You can get the same results with inexpensive supplies and pay less money getting them! Use these tips to help yourself figure out what’s worth spending big bucks on and what you can save on to get the same results. Eye Makeup: Save Your Money On Eyeliner, Spend Your Money On Eye Shadow Since most of today’s eyeliner pencils are made from nothing but colored wax, it’s not necessary for you to spend $20 on eyeliner from the department store when you can get the same thing for under $5 at your local drugstore. If you prefer liquid eyelin...

Clean your jewelry at home every three months and take your treasured pieces to a professional jeweler’s once a year for an in-store cleaning and visual inspection. Many jewelry stores will clean your jewelry for free while you wait on the premises, probably because it’s a great way to let people browse for new jewels while their old ones are being bathed. DIY Home Jewelry Cleaning Products No everyone has enough jewelry to warrant buying an ionic or ultrasonic jewelry cleaning machine: in fact, some jewelers say that these at-home versions of professional cleaners can cause gemstones to crack or become discolored. Money saving tips for jewelry cleaning include the fact that you can clean your jewelry safely and effectively without buying machines or expensive cleaners, and that it’s better to clean as gently as possible with common household products. Cleaning Gemstones and Precious Metals In general the harder the stone, the less likely that it will be injured by attempts at cle...

Many people have low self esteem, especially women, children and teens. Discover articles on ways to help build and improve confidence with simple exercise activities and training lessons to encouraging positive thinking. Learn how to increase positive attitudes and thoughts throughout the day with these power thinking ideas and behaviors. If your sex life has taken a dive, there are usually entirely natural and reasonable causes. Rather than doping yourself to feel something, try the following tips first. They are time-honored strategies. Get real and take time for yourself. If you’re working 60 hours a week, commuting, competing, keeping up with kids and still expecting to get it on three times a week, you’re expecting too much of yourself. If your health isn’t what it should be, if you’re problems at work, or if you’re in financial difficulties, your sex drive is also going to be running on empty. A natural response to hard times, a reduced sex drive co...

The BIG wedding day…learn tips and tricks through our bridal beauty tips that will help you create an elegant, classic look that will WOW your groom at the ceremony and have timeless appeal for your wedding reception photography. Get ideas for hairstyles, updos, makeup, jewelry, gowns, and other wedding attire. You’ve picked out the dress, made a deposit to the caterer and are excitedly awaiting your big day. Since all of the main tasks in wedding planning are taken care of, it’s time to focus on the small details that make a wedding go from average to amazing! Chances are, your wedding hair style is something starting to weigh heavy on your mind. If you’re a normal bride, you’re probably wondering if you should wear your hair up or down. While there’s no “right” answer, here are a few beauty tips to help you choose what wedding hair style might be perfect for your big event! Casual Wedding Hair Styles Today’s brides are more often choosing casual wedding themes, like beac...