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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
The Best Air-Purifying Plants
The Best Air-Purifying Plants (article from Healthline.com) More on - Perpetiels.com
Learn about nine house plants that can clean the air in your home.
Written by Ellen Ruoff Riley & Stuart Robbins | Medically Reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA -Published on February 27, 2013
Learn about nine house plants that can clean the air in your home.
Written by Ellen Ruoff Riley & Stuart Robbins | Medically Reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA -Published on February 27, 2013
Air Purifying Plants
Whether it’s old or new, your home could be harboring unhealthy (and invisible) toxins. These chemical compounds are found in emissions from paint, plastics, carpet, cleaning solutions, and numerous building materials. Three major offenders found in the home include:
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Plants that Clean the Air
Lucky for us, nature has a way of keeping itself clean. There are many powerful air-cleaning plants that naturally remove pollutants from the air. We picked nine of our favorites and offer tips on how to keep them in top working condition. Tip: In a 2,000 square foot house, bring in 15 to 20 plants in 6-inch pots or larger. Rather than scattering single plants, create group displays in each room for a great look and maximum air quality. Adjust accordingly for larger or smaller homes. Before purchasing, ask about which plants could be harmful to pets if ingested. |
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum)
In the 1980s, NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America discovered that peace lilies absorb benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and more. To maximize the plant's air-cleansing potential, keep the foliage dust-free. Pristine white blooms are a bonus with this efficient plant. Care: The peace lily thrives in both low and bright light. Keep the soil slightly moist and feed monthly during spring and summer with an all-purpose liquid fertilizer. Low-light conditions inhibit flower production. Eliminates: formaldehyde, benzene, trichloroethylene, xylene, ammonia, and more. |
Dracaena
This large group of houseplants offers selections in all shapes, sizes, and colors. The tall corn plant (D. fragrans 'Massangeana') looks at home in a corner, while the colorful striped leaves of 'Lemon Lime' (D. deremensis 'Lemon Lime') and the day-glow 'Limelight' (D. deremensis'Limelight') brighten up a dark spot. These selections flourish in low light, while the Madagascar Dragon Tree (D. marginata) prefers bright light. Care: There's a dracaena for every light situation. Keep the soil damp but not soggy. A pot sitting in a water-filled saucer is the kiss of death for this plant. Feed monthly during spring and summer with an all-purpose liquid fertilizer. Eliminates: formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, benzene, trichloroethylene |
Florist’s Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
While anthurium and orchids do a good job purifying the air, the florist’s chrysanthemum (commonly called a "mum") is one of the best. Technically not a houseplant, this seasonal beauty flowers for about six weeks with proper care. When it’s spent, toss it in the compost pile and treat yourself to another fresh pot. Care: Place the chrysanthemum in bright, indirect light. Check the soil’s moisture every other day, and keep it damp. Don’t bother with fertilizer, as it won’t re-bloom. Eliminates: formaldehyde, xylene, benzene, ammonia |
Bamboo Palm (Chamaedorea seifrizii)
Easy elegance best describes this sturdy palm. It grows between three and six feet tall and also transpires a healthy bit of moisture into a room, making it particularly welcome in dry winter months. Care: Although this palm requires bright light to flourish, don’t place it in direct sunlight. Keep the soil moist and feed your plant monthly during summer with an all-purpose liquid fertilizer. Placing the plant where air circulates freely and occasional misting both help deter spider mites. Eliminates: formaldehyde, benzene, carbon monoxide, xylene, chloroform, and more. |
Golden Pothos (Epipremnum aureum)
Virtually indestructible, golden pothos consistently grows in high gear and is considered one of the most effective indoor purifiers of the plant world. Show it off in a hanging basket or place in small 6-inch pots at the base of a tall indoor tree (such as the Dracaena corn plant) to cascade over the pot’s edge. The newest selection, ‘Neon,’ boasts brilliant, glowing foliage. Care: Golden pothos grows in any light situation except direct sunlight. Water it when the soil becomes dry to the touch. Feed monthly with an all-purpose liquid plant food and trim long tendrils when the plant becomes too large. Eliminates: formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, benzene, carbon monoxide, and more. |
English Ivy (Hedera helix)
English Ivy is an evergreen climbing plant that is well adapted to indoor conditions. They’re easily grown as houseplants in hanging baskets or containers and are an excellent choice for low-light situations. Use green-leaved varieties to provide contrast against lighter surroundings and choose variegated forms to brighten up dark corners. English Ivy is recommended for removing allergens such as mold and animal feces. Care: Green-leaved varieties will grow in bright indirect light and low-light situations. Pale, variegated forms need bright, indirect light to thrive. Water generously during growth and keep compost moist but not waterlogged through the winter months. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growth. Eliminates: benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and more. |
Chinese Evergreen (Aglaonema spp.)
Chinese evergreen plants are evergreen perennials from tropical forests in Asia. They’re usually grown as foliage plants where they produce numerous leaves, which are attractively patterned or variegated in some varieties. They remove formaldehyde and benzene amongst other toxins. Care: Grow in well-drained potting soil in filtered light and provide high humidity by placing plants above trays of water or by regularly misting with water. Water moderately and allow compost to almost dry out before watering. During the growing season, provide a balanced liquid fertilizer. Repot every two to three years. Eliminates: benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, and more. |
Areca Palm (Chrysalidocarpus lutescens)
Areca palm is a small, cluster-forming palm from Madagascar. The plants’ graceful, arching leaves and architectural form make it an attractive indoor specimen plant. According toNASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America, Areca Palm is the most efficient air purifying plant and is an excellent air humidifier. Care: Grow in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun. Provide plentiful water when in growth, but reduce watering in winter. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growth. Eliminates: benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, and more. |
Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)
Rubber plants are evergreen trees from India. Tropical in appearance, they make handsome container specimens. Leaves are typically broad, deep green and shiny. However, some varieties exhibit cream variegated and purple tinged foliage. Roots are produced ‘aerially,’ which oftentimes entwine around the trunk forming interesting entangled shapes and buttressing. Tests have shown that rubber plants are especially efficient at removing formaldehyde from the air. Care: Grow in full or bright, filtered light. When in growth, water moderately and apply a high nitrogen fertilizer monthly. Keep the compost moist in winter. Some pruning may be necessary to reduce plant size. Retain leaf shine by wiping with a damp cloth periodically. Eliminates: carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene and more. |
More Ways to Make Your Home Healthier
Getting a few houseplants to help improve the air quality in your home is a great first step in making your house a healthier place to live.
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Fix-Anything Makeup Tricks
Even the hottest A-listers have flaws: not-so-small noses, monster zits, thin lips, you name it. Who makes it all less noticeable? Their makeup artists, of course. The most talented of their kind spill their secrets, so you can fake perfection too. BY JESSICA WHITE
Bigger, Sexier Eyes
First, reach for liner. Skip black — like an LBD, it narrows your shape — and use a colored one to define your top lash line, says celebrity makeup artist Carmindy. (Blues and greens not your thing? Reach for slate, which looks awesome on everyone.) Now, swipe a shimmery white shadow onto your inner corners in a sideways V shape to catch light, which widens eyes. Finally, make your eyelash curler your BFF. Crimping the top lash line angles hairs so tips are closer to your brows, expanding the entire eye area. Immediately lock in the curve with two coats of lengthening mascara. Wet n Wild Idol Eyes |
Plush, Pillowy Lips
Grab a colorless lip balm with shimmer, and apply it to the skin just above your cupid's bow — the area below your nose and between the peaks of your top lip. Adding light to that area creates the illusion of larger lips, explains Carmindy. Then apply a moisturizing lipstick. Hydrating ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, bind pout-plumping water to your mouth. Make sure it has a high-shine finish; matte versions don't reflect light. Finish with a swipe of the shimmery balm on the center of your bottom lip. Sally Hansen Full and Radiant Lip Definer |
Perfect-Looking Skin
Using a concealer brush, apply cover-up to any pimples, making short, quick motions, like you're spackling. Why a brush? The tapered bristles can get into the crevices of a blemish better than your fingers can, says Mally Roncal, celeb makeup artist in NYC. Be sure your concealer is made with zit-zapping salicylic acid; two separate formulas (zit cream and cover-up) layered won't stick to skin. Set everything in place with a skin-tone matching powder. Dior Concealer Brush |
Killer Cheekbones
To make round cheeks look more chiseled, you'll need a highlighting powder and a bronzer that's two shades darker than your skin tone. (Get both in a multicolor palette, like the one at left.) Make a fish face, and dust the bronzer on the hollows of your cheeks. Smile, then brush the highlighter from the apples of your cheeks to your temples. "The contrasting tones define and shape cheekbones," says Los Angeles makeup artist Joanna Schlip. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze |
Uniform Brows
If you've tried filling in a brow scar without much luck, check this out. "The skin on a scar is smoother and has fewer pores, so pencils and fine powders just don't adhere," says Carmindy. Tinted waxes or creams are a better-sticking option. Choose one in a shade that matches your brows, and make short, light strokes in the direction of hair growth. Finish by blending color through the entire brow (not just the bald spot) for an even, believable shape. Revlon ColorStay Brow Enhancer Tinted Wax |
A Tinier Forehead
Bangs will instantly fill the gap between your brows and hairline. But if you'd rather not make the cut, reach for a matte bronzer (shimmer will spotlight the area's size) and a big powder brush. "Bronzer creates a shadow, helping a too-large area appear smaller," says Schlip. Swirl bristles into the bronzer, and tap off any excess to keep the shade light and natural. Sweep the brush along your hairline from temple to temple several times then in circles to blend. Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Bronzing Veil |
A Slimmer Nose
Shrink a larger or wider nose with this two-pronged attack: Apply your usual foundation to your nose, then swipe a streak of highlighter down the center of its bridge and back up in a straight line. "The paler color sandwiched between the foundation-coated skin will make the sides of your nose appear darker and slimmer in seconds," says Carmindy. Set with translucent powder, which won't darken the illusion. Mark Hook Up Highlighter in Natural
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
Dion Lee S/S '2013 'Transit' Look Book
Dion Lee S/S '13 'Transit' Look Book Designer Dion Lee continues his successful streak with the launch of his S/S 2013 'Transit' Collection, which features structured tailoring and architectural detailing. Origami-like fabric folds, sheer sleeves and vented suiting add to the breezy, feminine look.
The Best of the Jewelry Trends 2013 - Jewelry En Vogue
With 1980s hoops at Balmain, oversized pearls at Chanel, and Madonna-style rosaries revisited at Jean Paul Gaultier, it's not only the clothes that made the Fashion Week hit list. Put the finishing touch to your look for next season, with our jewelry trend edit from Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Week, packed with pieces that you will be dying to get your hands on before they've even hit the shops.
Oversized fantasy earrings at Dolce & Gabbana
With farfale pasta shapes, gold medallion-embellished vegetables and baroque pendants in recent seasons, Dolce & Gabbana earrings are rarely overlooked on the runway. The design duo keeps them colorful and fun, and makes sure they match the collection, and Spring/Summer 2013 was no exception with long multicolored pieces mixing raffia, gold coins, beads and resin from the Italian label, to dress features left bare by hair pulled back with a scarf. |
Bumble bee choker at Alexander McQueen
After sending naiads in anemone dresses and futuristic visors down the runway for Fall/Winter 2012-2013, Alexander McQueen creative director Sarah Burton was carried away on a honeycomb dream by the buzzing of busy bees for Spring/Summer 2013. Brimmed beekeeper-style hats drew on a hexagonal beehive motif as golden bees were found nestled in the folds of dresses and adorning accessories, including this elegant honey-colored choker.
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The Most Anticipated Hair Trends For Spring 2013
OutrĂ© hairstyles are fun to look at but don't necessarily translate well off the runway when you don’t have a team of stylists at the ready. This season, there was no question that wearable looks had a major presence. That's not to say creativity wasn't on full display—we saw new ways to wear your ponytail (think low and wide), braid your braid (try a crisscross direction), slick your part and tie a knot (tight!). And perhaps the most captivating trend this season? Hair accessories inspired by everything from blossoming flowers to sporty bands to beekeeper's headpieces, for when you want to just slip something on and make a statement. Plus, great tips for healthy hair. By Kari Molvar
(a)Tying The Knot Simple and striking are two ways to describe the tightly wound knots seen on the runway. As hairstylist Guido explained of his low chignon at Ralph Lauren, "It's a very chic, put-together style...This look goes along with what I typically think we create in New York in that it's very American and wearable..." To master your twist, blow-dry hair straight, create a clean center part if wanted, and secure hair into a firm ponytail at the nape, spritzing with shine mist. From there, you can wrap the tail into any number of looks—a loop with the ends pointing up or tucked under, a round ballet bun, or the classic double knot—sealed with a shot of anti-frizz spray.
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(a)Tying The Knot Simple and striking are two ways to describe the tightly wound knots seen on the runway. As hairstylist Guido explained of his low chignon at Ralph Lauren, "It's a very chic, put-together style...This look goes along with what I typically think we create in New York in that it's very American and wearable..." To master your twist, blow-dry hair straight, create a clean center part if wanted, and secure hair into a firm ponytail at the nape, spritzing with shine mist. From there, you can wrap the tail into any number of looks—a loop with the ends pointing up or tucked under, a round ballet bun, or the classic double knot—sealed with a shot of anti-frizz spray.
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Women's Fashion Theme in 2013 Early Spring: 20's Flapper
The 1920s was a decade full of times definition, with its own very unique flavor. 2012 spring and summer of Marc Jacobs first release the collection with a Chicago flavor as rock star Roxie Hart. The silk texture and flashy details of the skirt is charming and elegant. At the Milan Fashion Week, Gucci and Etro best show the trend of women fashion, a new interpretation of the Gothic mode.
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