Steps to Pouty Lips!

1. If you smoke, stop! The repeated action of pursing your lips around a cigarette creates "wrinkles in motion," that is, wrinkles caused by repeatedly moving your skin a certain way. Eventually, those wrinkles will remain even when your lips are at rest.
   
2. For that same reason, limit your use of drinking straws and anything else that causes you to repeatedly purse your lips.
   
3. When you're slathering SPF on the rest of your body, it can be easy to forget your lips. If your signature shade of lipstick isn't sun-friendly, always start with a base of SPF lip balm.
   
4. In fact, the lips are a very common site for skin cancer because they don't naturally secrete vitamin E-rich sebum - the oil that helps protect your skin. Pick up a bottle of vitamin E oil or lip balm with vitamin E. Not only will it help protect your pout against skin cancer, it will also prevent the signs of aging.
   
5. If your lips feel flaky, it's perfectly fine to exfoliate them, although there's no need to exfoliate on a regular basis. Use a fine scrub (nothing too abrasive), and be sure to follow it with a hydrating product. In addition to vitamin E, I love glycerin-based balms, which will help lips hold on to water.
   
6. Curious about "lip plumping" glosses? In general, they do work - by irritating the delicate skin on the lips and causing them to swell slightly. (They're not dangerous, but a word of warning: When I tried one, my lips burned for an hour, even though I'd washed it off immediately!)
   
7. If you're really interested in plumper lips, consider dermal fillers. Contrary to common fears, the latest dermal fillers (like Restylane, Juvederm, Hylaform, and the newly approved Perlane) can look very natural when a skilled doctor performs the procedure. Ask him or her to go easy on you - a little goes a very long way when it comes to lips.

Dos and Don'ts for Healing a Broken Heart

Feeling hurt and angry after a breakup? There's a right way and a wrong way to get past the pain. Take a look at Dr. Phil's list what you should (and shouldn't!) do to heal the heartbreak.

	DON'T lose sight of what's important. Sometimes the relationship you need to rescue is the one with yourself. Moving past a breakup is all about you, not your ex. Don't worry about becoming friends right away—if ever. You have to be your own friend first.

	DON'T get stuck. Grief is a process to go through, not a destination in which to wallow. In a process, you keep putting one foot in front of the other. Days turn into weeks, weeks turn into months... each little step is part of the process of healing your heart.

DON'T embarrass yourself. Driving past your ex's house, making dozens of phone calls, e-mailing non-stop…that's not the way to let go of the past. Don't get in a situation where you'll look back someday and feel humiliated.

How to LOOK TOUGH

Work in these four dont-screw-with-me moves and you'll suddenly be very pursuasive.

• Hold a pen and,ever so subtly, point it toward the person you're speaking to. This movie is a slightly aggressive way of firmly establishing the upper hand.
• Maintain eye contact for three to five seconds at a time, no matter who is speaking.Keeping your eyes fixed on your foe will demostrate that you mean business
• Stand with your feet seven inches apart,with your toes out slightly. You'll apper larger and more powerful.
• Step two inches into the other person's personal space. This is a symbolic attack and will throw them off balance, giving you an edge.

Anger management: Tips to control your temper

Anger isn't bad. What's important is how you express your anger. These tips will help you keep your cool in the heat of the moment. If you find that your angry outbursts are negatively affecting your relationships with family, friends, co-workers and even complete strangers, it's probably time to change the way you express your anger. Here are some tips to get your anger under control:

Take a "time out." Count to 10 before reacting or leave the situation altogether. Do something physically exerting. Physical activity can provide an outlet for your emotions, especially if you're about to erupt. Go for a walk or a run, swim, lift weights or shoot baskets, for example.

Find ways to calm and soothe yourself. Practice deep-breathing exercises, visualize a relaxing scene, or repeat a calming word or phrase to yourself, such as "take it easy." You can also listen to music, paint, journal or do yoga.

Express your anger as soon as possible so that you aren't left stewing. If you can't express your anger in a controlled manner to the person who angered you, try talking to a family member, friend, counselor or another trusted person.

Think carefully before you say anything so that you don't end up saying something you'll regret. Work with the person who angered you to identify solutions to the situation.

Use "I" statements when describing the problem to avoid criticizing or placing blame. For instance, say "I'm upset you didn't help with the housework this evening," instead of, "You should have helped with the housework." To do otherwise will likely upset the other person and escalate tensions.

Don't hold a grudge. Forgive the other person. It's unrealistic to expect everyone to behave exactly as you want. Use humor to defuse your anger, such as imagining yourself or the other person in silly situations. Don't use sarcasm, though — it's just another form of unhealthy expression.

Keep an anger log to identify the kinds of situations that set you off and to monitor your reactions.

You can practice many of these strategies on your own. But if your anger seems out of control, is hurting your relationships or has escalated into violence, you may benefit from seeing a psychotherapist or an anger management professional. Role playing in controlled situations, such as anger management classes, can help you practice your techniques.

Keep at it. It may take some time and intense effort to put these tips into practice when you're facing situations that typically send you into a rage. In the heat of the moment, it can be hard to remember your coping strategies.

You may need to keep something with you that serves as a reminder to step back from the situation and get your anger under control. For instance, you may want to keep a small, smooth stone in your pocket or a scrap of paper with your tips written down. With due diligence, these anger management techniques will come more naturally and you'll no longer need such reminders.

5 Surprising Habits to Boost your BOND

Yes, you're deliriously happy in love with your guy. And living in coupledom with him is awesome. Well, strange as it sounds, the best way to keep things going strong is to act like you're a single girl "occasionally". There are elements on the mind-set and behavior you have when you're not paired up that can encourage your bond to grow once you've met your mate. Unleashing that SEXY, SPONTANEOUS side of you-which is so active when you're solo-will keep your confidence at itspeak and your man enthralled:

You + Him... only better

. TREAT HIM LIKE A PIECE OF MEAT. Single girls are in the habit of ogling gorgeous guys. Their stud radar is on, and when they find a man who makes them boil over, they can enjoy the thrill of hungry wild lust. (hey i'm not trying to promote lust here!). Once you're a twosome,however that pure hunger can abate as you forge a stronger emotional connection,"says Los Angeles psychotherapist Nancy Irwin, PhD.

But rather than trade in one type of pleasure ride for another, strike the perfect balance by occasionally traveling back-in your mind-and seeing your man as a hot piece of ass again that you just have to have. Ok Here's why: While emotional sex makes you feel so close, the excitement of "animal" sex can completely recharge your connection. Showing this kind of passion and desire makes you feel sexy and totally turns him on. Here's a simple mind trick to get you in the mood for some no-emo action. "Conjure up your horniest fantasy or think back to the specifics of the hottest sex you and your man ever had. Focusing on the raw,physical element of sex will get you excited for his hot body and all wild abandon. "By the time you see him,ravaging him will be the only thing on your mind".

II. SHOW HIM THAT YOU'RE MULTI-TALENTED. Fact: Single girls are independent... if for no other reason than that they have to be the one calling the super to complain and fixing the car's flat tire. And back then, you probably liked being your own go-to-girl. Once you're in a relationship however, you naturally begin to depend on each other for certain things. Maybe he deals with your handiwork and you help manage his online bills. Works great, but as a side effect, some of your autonomy slips away. Just dont let the tackle-any-task of you go away completely. Being capable not only empowers you, but it's only also damn sexy in his eyes. Most men don't want a woman who is needy. So when you can handle yourself in any situation and are bold enough to fight your own battles, he knows he has someone worth hanging on to.

III. KEEP YOUR ADVENTUROUS SIDE ALIVE AND STRONG. When you were single, chances are you were up for anything. A day of rock climbing with an out-of-town friend? Sure, there might be some cute guys around. Staking out a hillside because hot guy from your gym goes there? Hell, yeah. (Hell NO!)It's that attitude single girls embody that can keep the sparks flying in your relationship. Being open to new experiences and ideas-and making room for spur-of-the-moment activities-is important than ever once you've found your mate. You have to maintain that wild-card element to keep your connection constantly evolving.

IV. HANG ON TO YOUR MALE FRIENDS. Guy buddies have a way of slipping through the cracks when you're smitten with a new man. But it's really key that you keep your gang of guys around. They can be a huge boost to your self-esteem. And they help you sharpen your guy skills, which has kickbacks of your bond(I agree! 100%).

V. YOU'VE GOT IT SO FLAUNT IT! As a fixture on the single-gal circuit, you probably always made it a point to look good even, when just dashing out for a quick coffee. Having the confidence to be yourself is important, but still making an effort to look hot-because you want to-will have a positive effect on your duo. Men are highly visual creatures. The way you look and dress will always be a driving force in his attraction to you.