This is the month of breast cancer awareness.
It is the commonest cancer in Britain, affecting 41,000 women a year – but not all breast cancers are the same.
The news this year, as published in The Independent 3 days ago, said that researchers have identified six types of the disease, with widely differing survival rates.
Read more about breast cancer this month and let us know how you think we can make women more aware about the symptoms.

The Fendi bag !
Have you seen it around ?
The black and brown ones are very popular now (fake and real).

It costs around 960 sterling pounds so there definitely can’t be so many people carrying it everywhere around like that !
At the mall, at the beauty salons, at the super market !

Let us know if you would carry a fake bag .. why not ?

Would you go with the:

Leather, canvas, and python sandal by Proenza Schouler

Or the Leather open-toe pump by Marc Jacobs

Everything You Need to Know About Mascara

We’ve compiled a list of great mascara tips & tricks to share with you. Follow these and you’ll save money, look prettier and your eyes will appear brighter nd wider.
1. How to use a lash comb. For some, lash combs are simply too fussy. But for some makeup artists, they’re a great invention and keep lashes glob-free and perfectly separated. So how to use? Apply mascara at the lash base. Then wiggle the lash comb through to the tips of your lashes. Not into the lash comb? Get rid of clumbs without them by removing excess mascara from the wand. Wipe wand on tissue, this eliminates blobs BEFORE you start.
2. Try a clean mascara wand. Sweep a clean, fresh mascara wand through lashes when they’re wet. Don’t worry, you don’t have to buy them. When you finish a mascara, clean the wand in a capful of eye makeup remover, then wash with soap and dry. Keep it clean by washing it whenever you wash your makeup tools.
3. Don’t shy away from colored mascara. Basic mascara rules are simple: Black works for everyone but can be harsh on blondes. Blondes should opt for brown/black by day and reserve black for night. Blue mascara, however, can brighten blue eyes while purple mascara makes brown eyes pop. The most popular mascara sold in the US is Maybelline Great Lash mascara, a great buy at under $6. The company estimates one tube is sold every 1.6 seconds in the U.S.
4. When applying mascara, wiggle the wand at the base of the lashes. It’s the mascara placed near the roots (not the tips) that gives the illusion of length.
5. Thin, short brushes are best. A thinner brush allows you to get into the corner of eyes. Short brushes give you more control.
6. Give a few coats to the edges by blinking. Blink onto the brush to give ends an extra coat.
7. Powder under the eye before applying mascara. Sometimes mascara smudges because it’s attracted to oily concealer or eye creams.
8. Use an eyelash curler Curling lashes gives eyes the appearance of being wider and brighter. Shoot warm air from your blowdryer on the mascara curler for 3-5 seconds to warm it up before curling lashes. Touch it first to make sure it’s not too hot. It’s a myth that you have to curl lashes before you apply mascara. You can curl lashes after mascara application, just make sure the mascara is dry first. Shu Uemura makes the most popular eyelash curler on the market ($18-$22).
9. Zig-zag the wand. Zig-zagging the wand back and forth during application helps cut down clumps.
10. For a dramatic look, apply mascara only to the upper lashes. To make eyes seem wider, apply to the bottom, too. But make sure you give lashes a light touch. Not great at getting those bottom lashes? Try putting a tissue under them before application.
11. Use a mascara primer. Primers coat lashes and separate them before you apply mascara. Makeup artists swear by mascara primer. I tried it and like it, but because it’s an added step, I usually use primer only on special occasion when I spend more time on my makeup.
12. Want that 2nd coat? Just make sure to do it before the first coat dries, otherwise you’ll get clumps.
13. Do NOT pump wand in and out of the tube. This only introduces air into the tube, which will cause your mascara to dry out sooner than it should.
14. Another smudge-proof tip — bend the wand. A top makeup artist once gave his secret to his steady hand: he always bends his wand at a right angle.
15. Wait five seconds before blinking. You don’t want to paint your lids, do you?

1. Coffee is the second most traded product in the world after petroleum. World wide coffee production tips the scales at about 6 million metric tonnes.
2. It takes five years for a coffee tree to reach maturity. The average yield from one tree is the equivalent of one roasted pound of coffee.
3. People who buy coffee primarily at drive through windows on their way to work will spend as much as 45 hours a year waiting in line.
4. Of the various botanical species of coffee trees in the world, only two are extensively cultivated commercially; Arabica and Robusta.
5. The average person who buys coffee outside the office to consume at work will spend the equivalent value of a round trip plane ticket to Florida every year.
6. The first coffee house in Europe opened in Venice in 1683, while coffee was available in Europe as early as 1608, mostly for the rich.
7. The expression “a cup of Joe” to denote coffee, was first coined during WWII, when American servicemen (G.I. Joe) were identified as big coffee drinkers.
8. The largest coffee-producing nation, Brazil, is responsible for 30 to 40 % of total world output.
9. In the late 1800’s, Chase and Sanborn put out a flier on how to read the coffee grounds at the bottom of the cup (like a fortune teller).
10. Coffee cherries usually contain two “beans”, except for the single bean peaberry anomaly. Cherries with three beans are deemed to be a sign of good luck.
11. A Belgian living in Guatemala invented the first instant coffee in 1906 and later immigrated to the United States. His name, ironically enough, was George Washington.

One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
This book transends genres to be a memoir, travel guide, self help, and philosophy book. For anyone that ever wanted to find their own path, this book is for you! Elizabeth Gilbert’s writing is down to earth, funny, smart, and like the cool best friend you always wanted to be like. Buy the book, Its a great journey!

A few tips to make our brain power stronger .. try them and let us know how they make you feel ..
Implement change for faster successes ..

1. Be proactive. Don’t wait for things to happen. Go out and seize the opportunities.
2. Talk to people. The more information you have the more likely you are to find that lucky break. People need to know what you’re looking for in order to tell you where it is.
3. View failure as a way to learn - many great people have learnt through a range of mistakes.
4. Don’t dwell on past misfortunes. Engulf yourself in positive vibes. If you think you’re ‘unlucky’ it is likely to come true.
5. Share your good luck. Congratulate others who contributed. If people think they will gain from your good luck then they will be more inclined to make it happen again.

In a recent US study, optimism was found to be as powerful as morphine for pain relief !
In another study at Yale Uniersity, a positive attitude was shown to be able to extend your life more than lowering your blood pressure and cholestrol !
When it comes to weight loss, a Harvard University study shows that women who thought positively about losing weight lost more than those who didn’t think about it at all.

It really seems that positive energy can bring about a lot.
From the latest book ‘The Secret’ to different Tv programs .. everyone seems to be talking about the power of the positive attitude and what it can bring into our lives.

Let us know what you think …

Hey All…
This is a chance for you to vote for your most preferred manager, it could be your colleague, friend, subordinate, family or even boss. We would all like to come together and identify the most rated manager among us… vote, rate or just comment, lets hear it ladies.

Your heart is always trying to tell you something. In fact, your heart contains some of the greatest personalized wisdom available. The problem is most of us are not all that willing to listen. Somehow in the rush of every day life, we have become inconvenient. We have banished our hearts to the bottom of our priority list and run off to pursue our list of endless toil.

Ouch, what a blow to our hearts! No wonder so many women are dissatisfied and lack a sense of meaning and purpose. When we devalue our hearts, how can we feel important or even trust what our heart has to say in the first place? It may sound dramatic, but the truth is countless women have put their hearts in prison without a voice. What a mistake we have made! Many women are unaware their heart has words to say at all. However, your heart has a message which tells you what is missing in your life and gives you clues on how to succeed.

The Secret
The secret is in listening to what your heart is trying to say. This is not something to be feared. It is your goldmine of information leading to success. Your heart’s desires hold the key to your full potential. How can you begin to find true success if you do not listen to the part of you who holds the map to get you there?

Silence Speaks
Stillness is not a luxury. It is a necessity. When you choose to provide a time of silence, your heart will speak. At first, your inner voice may be hard to hear, but be assured it is there. With daily practice, it will get louder and louder.Just for a few minutes, sit in a quiet place where there are few distractions. Take a few deep slow breaths and give yourself permission to let go of everything that has been happening in your life. The rest of the world will keep for a few minutes while you take time to prioritize you.Now begin to be aware of how you are feeling. Ask your heart what it has been trying to say to you. Don’t be afraid of sadness or fear, give your heart permission to speak. You do not have to stay in the emotion after, you just need to know what it is so you can do something about it.

Getting The Message
The message is in the feeling. When you are sure of a feeling, look at what you can do to feed your heart in that area. For example, if you are tired, make a decision to find ways to rejuvenate. If you are buried under a pile of mundane activities, look at what you can add to your life to inspire or energize you. If you feel your talents are being wasted, make a commitment to begin using them. You get the picture.

Personal Empowerment
It is empowering to recognize we can use the message of our hearts to attain personal success. Meaning and purpose come forward as you begin to honour and express the desires in your heart. Your heart will tell you what you really love to do. You can then use that passion to move forward in succeeding at what you’ve always wanted to do.

You see, your heart has a powerful message to propel you towards success. Isn’t it time you listened?