Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Mother's Day and Its Importance

Every culture has interpreted mother's day differently. In the English culture, this tradition started on the fourth Lent Sunday and all the laborers were allowed to go and visit their mothers. They used to bring presents and since then, this day was reserved for this purpose only.

In America, mother's day was celebrated on the second Sunday of May. This tradition started on the will of Anna Jarvis who wanted this particular day to show gratitude to mothers after her mother died. Also, people believe that the initiation of the concept of mother's day started when Mother Mary got the honor and recognition she deserved. On the other hand, Greeks and Romans had their very own concept of Mother's Day. They used to celebrate the existence of the Mother of Gods who they used to believe in.

Mother's day gained much more popularity when the president of the United States declared the day as a national holiday in 1914. This particular decision made the day not only popular in the USA, but also popular worldwide. Today, nearly every country celebrates mother's day in accordance with the world wide celebrations. Some nations however celebrate the day on different occasions but the meaning everywhere is the same.

The idea of mother's day is a beautiful and deep one; to celebrate the existence of mothers and whatever they do for their kids in upbringing them. The compromises and sacrifices mothers make in bringing up their children in the best possible manner are appreciable and are shown and recognized on this particular day. On the other side, even the business world has taken much advantage from this day. Mother's day is now second to the most celebrated occasion worldwide, while the first is Christmas. It has also become one of the most commercialized events worldwide.

Apart from the celebration and the formality of the day itself, if we consider what mothers are doing for us, then we would realize that setting aside one day to show her appreciation is near to letting her services down. Hence, mothers should not only be honored on this day, but we should spend each day of our lives thanking them for giving us birth and then upbringing us in the best possible manner she could. Our mothers care for us, feed us, take our pains and are always there for us in times of difficulties, and this is something we should appreciate everyday and make her feel special.

If we look at the fact that we actually honor our mothers on Mother's day, then we would realize that mothers deserve a lot more than this. However it is their greatness that they don't even expect anything in return when they care for us nearly their entire lives. Therefore, it shouldn't just be Mother's day but we should make every day of their lives great by making her proud of ourselves. We should show her appreciation every day for whatever she has done for us and whatever she is doing for us.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Read STYLISA's latest guest blog post on Catwalk Genius 'Don't judge a fashion book by it's cover' - click on the logo to read the post.



Friday, June 25, 2010

Family Guy Tattoos

Family Guy has completely taken the world by storm, and with nearly of decade of episodes under their belt, the fun loving and often crude characters that make up this program are poised for another 10 years of highly original reference style comedy.

Family Guy has garnered a cult like following of obsessed fans, some of which have ventured into the world of tattoo artwork and now don their favorite characters wherever the go. See some cool Family Guy tattoos below.
Excellent cartoon artwork on lower leg.
Glenn Quagmire pirate and skull cross bones.
Stewie Griffin and Evil Monkey ideas.
Stewie Griffin pointing artwork.

Tweety Bird Tattoos

When i think of classic adorable cartoon characters, the first thing that comes to mind is that feisty little yellow canary, known as Tweety Bird.

Tweety is another one of those lovable animated Looney Tunes characters, which stole the hearts of millions, often paired with Sylvester the cat, the duo became comic and entertainment gold.

Feast your precious eyes on these adorable Tweety Bird tattoos below.

Black and grey ink with innocent angel halo.
Small artwork on back right shoulder.
Tiny design on arm with initials.
Cupid inspired tattoo idea with bow and arrows.

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Proactol Review - Why Buy Proactol?

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A credible organic fat binder, this 100 percent organic tablet has also been found to: eliminate your appetite, decrease your blood cholesterol levels, boost your stamina and cut your calorie intake by 150 calories per meal - making it the best weight loss aid for consumers who struggle to take control of their diet...

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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Cartoon Turtle Tattoos

Here we have nice picture gallery of some extra beautiful turtle tattoos with a cartoon inspired twist to the artwork.

Turtles are often associated with being very sluggish and slothful, however these creatures and the subsequent tattoos represent longevity and wisdom, which is certainly something we can all strive for.

Cartoon idea with sleepy eye and flower hat.
Tremendous artwork on right foot.
Cute art on lower leg.
Bubble boy idea.
Family with flowers and sunbeams.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Cartoon Owl Tattoos

Cartoon owl tattoos are often portrayed with exaggerated features, such as their already proportionate eyes, plus they are also often seen with extra colorful coats.

Enjoy these beautiful and dare i say cute, owl cartoon tattoo ideas for guys and girls alike.

Googly eyes on small branch.
Very round and pudgy idea on back.
Bright with stars in eyes.
Dark themed idea with skull.
Sensationally nice artwork with large key in grasp.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Chest Tattoos

Chest tattoos are becoming increasingly popular among both men and women alike, and some of the most common tattoo designs we've seen are flowers, hearts, birds and stars among other cosmic artwork.

This photo gallery displays some exceptionally nice chest tattoos which might help you decide on a style for your own personal design. Enjoy the pics.


Birds and snake.
Cross and birds.
Dragon flower and flames design.
Queen of pain artwork.
Love and hate with eagle.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Style in Your City - Cairo, Nihal Abd El Aziz

We are pleased to present our very first 'Style in Your City' guest blog post, by Nihal Abd El Aziz, who writes about the style in Cairo.

Sex and the City meets Gossip Girl: Cairo…

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Cairo: veiled women and black attire, right? Well, the correct answer ladies and gents would be a definite NO.


Before I explain why, let me first start by giving you a brief history lesson.  Cairo is the capital of Egypt, the country with one of the richest histories in the world.  It started with the Phaoranic civilization, later occupied by the Romans, Greeks, Turks, French and last but not least the Brits.


This interesting mix of cultures that Egyptians have been exposed to has made the culture very rich and diverse: hence the Modern Egyptian.  Now take that Modern Egyptian, and add in globalization, Satellite TV, social networking, internet sites, Egyptian Lifestyle English and Arabic Magazines, as well as international brands, clubs and pubs, parties and a killers beach scene.  It is safe to say that the population has been totally “styled up”


Walking around the city, you will find women of all ages, all looking very fashionable, depending on what’s in that season.  From skinny jeans and gladiator sandals, boots and scarves, bangles and head bands, heels and leggings, funky sunglasses to designer bags, it’s like watching an episode of Sex and the City meets Gossip Girl.  That’s all besides the hair and makeup and the perfectly manicured nails with oh la la colors.  It’s not all about the detail…it’s about what you can throw in to an outfit to try to stand out and personalize it.  That gave more space to all the current Egyptian and Lebanese designers in the region who fuse the funky western look with a touch of authentic feel.


With the girls all dazzled up and looking like magazine material, the guys are also joining in the fun.  With designer labels and accessories, a guy is expected to look like he made an effort putting an outfit together, rather than just throw anything on.  Yes, Metrosexuality is totally and utterly in vogue.  So with guys and women totally living it up, and having to meet at a lot of social events and obligations, people look like they are ready to pose for a magazine...because usually they are.  Social magazines are present at every event and you’ll probably be featured in the next issue, so you better be ready to strike a pose and show us what you’ve got.


To sum it all up, it’s about what’s in, what’s hot…..with a touch of classic Art!

Butt Tattoos

With so many areas of the human body to get a tattoo, there isn't exactly a shortage of good locations, however many people are choosing their butt as a prime piece of real estate for a tattoo design.

Naturally we think girls would be the gender interested in getting a butt tattoo, perhaps for the sex appeal it draws, however we've seen a startling amount of men who are also venturing into the realm of rear end artwork.
Face on cheek tattoo.
Mathcing swallow birds.
Cartoon seven dwarfs hard at work.
Girl with spank me daddy.
Pacman arcade fun.
Baby cupid.
Dog paw print on left cheek.

STYLISA talks to The Manchester Fashion Group about the power of Twitter

On Thursday 17th June 2010, Lisa was interviewed by The Manchester Fashion Group about power of Twitter as a business tool (the interview was conducted via Twitter).  Click here (or on the logo below) to read the full interview.

Friday, June 18, 2010

Don't be Prude, try Neon and Nude

Summer cocktail parties are beginning to commence, meaning it’s time you update your party attire! Sure, “the little black dress” is a staple item to keep at hand on all occasions, but we have to be realistic. Summer means bright, airy colors that really remind us of the season, and what better shade to show off our tans than bright neon yellow? When accented against nude, light grey, or white, the effect is astounding!
 
Take a look at reality TV star, Whitney Port, from The City. Wearing a Yigal Azrouel minidress at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, she’s absolutely glowing. Model Dree Hemingway wears a similar color theme in Valentino at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.


Whitney Port (top), Dree Hemmingway (above)

STYLISA Featured on Red Rover Style

Read Lisa's latest post for the New York Lifestyle and Charity website Red Rover Style.  Lisa talks about up and coming fashion designer Jane Phelps, the creative mind behind bespoke couture label, JStreet.

Click here to read the article or click on the logo below.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Baby Boomers - Telling It Straight to Guys Over 50

Baby Boomer - Guys Over 50

Most Baby Boomer guys don't actually realize that they can get some great advice on dating other Baby Boomer ladies. It usually comes as quite a shock when they understand the reason they aren't getting a follow up date or even the first date is because they aren't projecting themselves correctly to the Baby Boomer woman.

There are some very useful tips a d techniques that should be adopted if you are a Baby Boomer guy who is over 50 and single, looking to find that special someone to share your life with. Take a quick look at what I have offered below:

1.Shy and retiring
Put it this way, if you are the shy and retiring type then you are going to have to snap out of it when it comes to dating a woman who is over 50. By this time, the Boomer lady knows exactly what she wants out of life, has the life experience to tell her what she shouldn't be bothered with and will not put up with second best. A boomer woman is happier on her own and sharing fun times with girlfriends rather than being miserable with a partner that doesn't live up toe expectations. Shy and retiring is not going to get you a date with the modern Boomer lady.

Sometimes you can "fake" your confidence and positivity and find yourself half way through a night pretending to be Mr. Cool and Chatty and be surprised as to just how well this role fits you. We can always play act something and our brain will play along, many times it cannot tell the difference between real and make believe and before you know it, the guy who used to sit in the corner, minding his own business and avoiding eye contact is out there chatting to a variety of interested females.

2.Get Out.
You cannot possibly expect to meet anyone if you continue to frequent the same places again and again. You need to mix it up a bit. Try to not be such a stick in the mud and get a little crazy by going to a different supermarket for your supplies, perhaps. Choosing different experiences will keep you on your toes with being able to practise your "fake" confident guy act. No one knows you as any different, so what's the big deal?

You need to be the guy that she would want to meet. If you can be the up beat, happy, positive about life guy then chances are you are going to meet someone that has those same attributes as you. It doesn't matter if it is all a very rehearsed act in the beginning, by the time you meet the perfect person, you will be so accustomed to behaving in a positive way that you will have become that person. If you need more tips take a look at the link I have provided for you below.

Easy Tips To Get Rid of Acne In Less Than 3 Months From The Comfort of Your Home

Acne is a very complex skin disorder. It is the result of many contributing factors. In order to get rid of acne and prevent it from coming back for good, you will need to have a system that targets all of the contributing factors. My friend, that is honestly the quickest and best way to put an end to the misery that you are experiencing now.

In this article, you will find about ten of the most effective easy tips that you can put into use today to achieve great and drastic improvements. In most cases, you will be able to clear up your skin in just one to two weeks. Expect total zit removal in about two to four months, which is a great accomplishment.

1. Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is your best natural solution for acne. Its natural antibacterial and antifungal properties help to reduce infection, kill bacteria that cause the formation of acne and speed up the healing process of your skin.

2. A Good Face Cleansing Routine

Seriously you can not expect much from a cleanser. If you have bought a cleanser that the manufacturer claims to have the ability to cure acne, then it is most likely a hoax. Personally, I have never had the luck to stumble upon such a cleanser that eliminates the need of other products in order to cure acne for good.

The most important objective that you are looking to achieve with a face wash is that it will keep your skin clean, dirt-free, moisturized and hydrated. Make sure the cleanser is not overly drying as dryness can lead to extra irritation and potential skin hazards.

3. Your Diet

A good diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables can be a good dietary cure for acne. I have personally experienced the magical healing power of fruits and vegetables. When I began supplementing my diet with carrots, grapes, apples and oranges everyday, my skin started to recover from acne quickly and soon enough, I was able to get rid of all the stubborn zits that were on my face which troubled me for years.

4. Stress Free Lifestyle

Stress is bad for both your health and skin. Stress induce elevated production and release of hormones which will increase the production of facial sebum and cause your pores to get clogged. When your pores get clogged, it marks the start of the formation of acne.

5. Water

Water is essential for excellent health. Water is in charge of many duties which makes it very important. Start drinking more water everyday. Pure aqua is a lot better than soda, coke, coffee and tea. It is pure and has the ability to discharge toxins off your body. Any other drinks and beverages almost always are overstimulating and do not help your body with its detoxifying function.

I am sure acne is irritating you a great deal now. If you are self conscious about how your face appears now, and want to achieve a acne-free skin before long, then you must take prompt action at once.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Ant Tattoos

You name the design and by golly you better believe that somebody has gotten it tattooed on their body, even those little six legged social insects known as ants.

And despite there small size, ant tattoos aren't always portrayed as small creatures, in fact we've seen plenty of giant designs requested by admirers of the tiny creepy crawlies. However small groups of ant tattoos are also very common.

Eating strawberry on top of foot idea.
Group of twelve circling the eye on face.
Single giant art piece closeup.
Solid black ink on right ankle.
Black and purple on back left shoulder.