Beprobe: March 2017

Friday 17 March 2017

Body positive campaign insists women are more than just a number

Have you ever lied about your bra size? Well you’re not alone because when it comes to numbers us women feel like truth can be a dirty word.

But, Kimmay Caldwell is on a mission to change that.

Do You Have A Wine Face?

Or a sugar face?

There are several schools of thought on the topic of food and how it affects your skin. Some say acne increases in direct proportion to the amount of chocolate you eat, some say there is no correlation and naturopath and skincare specialist Nigma Talib says the second a patient walks into her clinic she can immediately tell the sort of foods they eat just by checking the way their face is aging.

Where Is Humanity Headed? Underwear Designed To Make It Look Like You Have A Camel Toe Now Exists

These days, having big lips is all the rage. Thanks to the likes of Kylie Jenner, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Angelina Jolie, an oversized mouth is so desirable that some even risk going under the knife to plump their pout.

Home Remedy For Acne

Try this and let us have your feedback in a week!

How To Apply Perfume

Perfume may be the thing to finish off your outfit, even if it's a Tshirt and your favourite jeans. Applying perfume liven up a date night, and help attract your desired partner. However, there are some misconceptions as to how to apply perfume, where to apply it, and what types of perfumes to buy. The difference between applying perfume correctly and incorrectly is dramatic, and can change the course of how your evening goes. Luckily, the steps to correctly apply perfume are easy and simple.

Part One of Four:
Preparing to Apply Your Perfume

Women come in all shapes and sizes, and so do our bums. While we always want to embrace our shape we have for its beauty and uniqueness, there is nothing wrong with wanting to enhance or flatter certain attributes. We may not always realize that wearing certain styles can alter the appearance of the shape of our bum, and there are ways to accentuate the positive qualities. There are certain commonalities in the shapes of our bums, and there are also certain styles of panties that we can wear to give our booty the most flattering shape.

How to measure your bra

About bra sizing

We've all heard the statistics: 75% or 80% of all women are wearing the wrong bra size. Is it true? We sincerely hope not. The truth is that our bodies change all the time (even just within a year or two), as we gain or lose weight, as we gain or lose muscle tone with exercise, with pregnancy or nursing, and simply as we age. So even if you were wearing the right size just last year, you may need a change now. We're here to help.

Just as the right clothes help you look and feel your best, the right bra could be the missing puzzle piece to perfecting your outfit. That’s why when online lingerie outlet HerRoom released the infographic below—the best bras for your breast type (!)—we were hooked.

We all love to categorise ourselves. We’re introverts or extroverts. Cat people or dog people. We have V shape bums or round ones. We analyse our split end types. We take endless quizzes to find out who we really are.

The flawless, blemish and acne-free skin that you've always desired is no more a dream, but reality.Here are brilliant face care tips to get that glow you've always wanted. Browse through our beauty secrets, tackle your skincare issues and follow our tricks regularly to get beautiful skin naturally. Excited, happy or stressed, it’s your face that gives you away. So we’ve rounded up expert tips on daily skin care, keeping blemishes at bay and enhancing your natural beauty. Whether you have time for intensive skin care or not, pamper yourself by acing the basics.

Wow!

There Are 5 Different Types of Butts in the World

And apparently there's a proper underwear style for each of them. Who knew!

No matter how well you think you know your body, there's a good chance New York City board-certified plastic surgeon Matthew Schulman, MD, knows your butt type even better. Over the course of his career, he's examined an estimated 50,000 butts from 35 countries and almost every U.S. state. And he's personally augmented more than 2,000 of them.

Dr. Schulman says your butt shape is determined by the placement of your pelvis and hip bones, the amount of fat you have and its distribution, the size of your underlying gluteal muscles, and the way your butt muscles attach to the thigh bone. The outcome is a butt that fits into one of five categories.

25 of Our Favorite Feel-Good Skin Care Tips of All Time

Your skin is a telltale indicator of how good you feel. Did you break out last time you were a ball of stress? Not a coincidence, we're afraid. If you and your complexion need a little boost, try these tips and tricks to help give yourself the happiest face possible.

Your undergarments are often the unsung heroes of your wardrobe. While your jeans and dresses turn heads, things like bras and underwear stay hidden while making you look (and feel) incredible. How you wash these behind-the-scenes superstars can create a big difference in how long they last. “If you really take care of delicate, special items, you can have them for years,” says Jenny Altman, Wolford’s brand expert. Read on for exactly how to clean your pretty little things.

The Smartest, Most Time-Saving Way to Wash
What you’re about to learn is that, when it comes to undergarments that aren’t made of durable cotton, hand washing trumps all. That doesn’t mean you can't be as safe as possible if you’re turning to the washing machine, though!

Left or Right? Your pick...

Oh I love shoes!

STOP WASHING YOUR FACE

Okay, so this might sound a bit crazy, but I recently stopped washing my face and noticed the biggest difference. As soon as the temperatures start to drop I try to prep my dry skin for what's to come, and this year, inspired by this story, I decided to stop washing my face altogether. I didn't think this would have such a big impact, but man, was I wrong! It's kind of common knowledge that cleansers tend to dry out your skin, mess with your natural pH balance, and can cause redness or itchy spots, but I was so used to washing my face that at first it felt weird to stop doing it. After only a little while, though, my skin started to feel bouncier and hydrated, and looked generally ... glowy.

Needless to say I've adopted a whole new routine, that's as easy as it comes: first I take off my make-up with my beloved Bioderma Sensibio H2O (aka the holy grail of make-up removers), using unbleached cotton pads, until my skin is completely clean. Then I apply a good moisturizer (I still love my La Mer day cream, but La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra soothing care is a great budget friendly alternative). About once a week I give my skin a little extra love (and cleansing!) with the Aveda Tourmaline Radiance face mask, which is really awesome for instant glow. And that's it!

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Sexy bikini to rock this weekend

Wednesday 1 March 2017

6 Undies Every Woman Should Own & Why

One of the first things we do in the morning (after hitting snooze on our alarm for the fifth and final time) is put on a fresh pair of underwear. It's the backbone of any good wardrobe, along with bras that actually fit us. If we're being honest, though, our skivvies often play second fiddle to bras; we tend to put more careful thought into our bra choices, but selecting what goes on bottom warrants equal consideration. So, with the help of our favorite lingerie ladies at Negative, Mimi Holliday, and Fleur du Mal, we're shifting the focus to thongs, boyshorts, briefs, and more.

Barring the few times you've gone commando, more often than not, you're wearing panties of some sort. To keep you up-to-date on your terminology, we listed the six different types of underwear every woman should own — starting with G-strings and making our way to high waists. Get the skinny on your skivvies, right this way.

G-Strings
You may be asking yourself, “What’s the difference between a G-string and a regular thong? Aren’t they the same thing?” That’s a valid question. And, no, they’re not interchangeable terms in the lingerie world. For starters, G-strings (sometimes called V-strings) are the skimpiest of skimpy underwear choices.

Fleur du Mal founder and designer Jennifer Zuccarini (formerly of Kiki de Montparnasse and Victoria’s Secret) explains, “G-strings are usually a small triangle of fabric in the front, and just elastic or straps everywhere else.” There’s a reason the intimate is jokingly referred to as “floss.” That said, Negative cofounders Marissa Vosper and Lauren Schwab note, “G-strings are useful under body-con dresses and skirts, where you might otherwise go commando but aren’t quite down with that program.” Yep.

Thongs
Similar to G-strings, thongs are “slightly thicker on the band, with a little more coverage on the front and back triangles,” explains Sarah Jenkins, head of communications and strategy for Damaris and Mimi Holliday. “It’s considered, by some, to be the G-string's more comfortable counterpart,” she adds. It’s also widely regarded as a preventative measure for VPL (or visible panty lines): “Most women are afraid of panty lines and just default to a thong,” Zuccarini says. The minimal underwear option is designed to sit seamlessly under your clothes. Of course, we also shop flirty (sometimes overtly frilly) versions that — while not entirely practical — just look so darn sexy.

Fun fact: “Thongs became part of popular culture in 1939 — the Mayor of New York insisted nude dancers start wearing them for modesty,” Zuccarini notes.

Bikinis
With the advent of “cheekies” and “cheekinis,” Vosper concedes that, today, “the term ‘bikini’ is pretty vague and can mean a lot of things.” If you’re equally confused, think of the style as a middle ground between thongs and briefs. “Typically slim on the sides, and with just enough on the behind to offer some coverage, a bikini is not only very sexy, but another great option for a less visible finish,” Jenkins adds. “The skivvy has a low-slung, cool vibe that’s perfect when layered under denim.”

Briefs
Maybe briefs don't have the sexiest connotation. So what? “Briefs can be absolutely gorgeous and, unless you're trying to hide panty lines, are great for every day,” Jenkins says. (It’s what this editor wears pretty much all the time, if we’re being honest.) They’re similar to bikinis, but they offer a more traditional cut and extra coverage — think “more of a straight-cut leg versus a high cut on the hip,” Vosper says. Innovative designs — like Mimi Holliday’s Petal Knicker — definitely don’t bring to mind anything with the word “Granny” in it.

Boyshorts
As far as underwear goes, boyshorts are one of the more modest options. Modeled after men’s briefs, “they perfectly frame the derriere, with full sides and front, but a thong-style base,” Jenkins says. Not only are they usually mega comfortable, depending on the fabric and fit, boyshorts can usually serve the same function as thongs under clothing. The covered-up silhouette can often be worn with form-fitting clothes without any dreaded VPL. “They work especially well layered beneath short, fluttery skirts on windy days when you don’t want to moon the world with your Marilyn moment, too,” Vosper quips.

Maybe you’re into thicker fabrics for this shape, and choose to wear them as loungewear and pajamas — that’s cool, too. To each her own.

High Waists
High-waisted underwear has enjoyed a revival in recent fashion seasons. Most noticeably, the retro silhouette — which sits higher than standard briefs at your natural waist — has infiltrated our denim, lingerie, and swimwear. “Just like a classic brief, it has full coverage across the behind and front for easy comfort,” Jenkins explains.

Before the dawn of low-rise (you can thank the early aughts for that trend), “most all underwear was higher waisted, because most pants and skirts were higher rises, too,” Vosper notes. Then, the 2000’s came along, and waistlines were dropped lower and lower until we got all the way to ultra-low rise.

“These days, high-waisted underwear is often an intentional fashion statement,” continues Vosper. Zuccarini echoes the observation, adding, “It’s a great style to wear if you’re thinking of layering it under a sheer lace skirt or dress.” It can also serve the dual purpose of shape-wear, Schwab told us. “The silhouette is especially practical when wearing garments that look best with smooth lines underneath.”