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SUMMER, SUNSHINE AND A WOMAN’S STRENGTH
Thanks goodness! The sun is shining again and we finally can start tanning, because the show-yourlegs season has officially started! Nevertheless it’s not only about the beauty of this time of the year, but also about the positive energy we automatically start to evolve! I am talking about the inner beauty of each one of us that starts to blossom again. Yes, I know, tough times and stressful workdays are not depending on the nice weather only, but it kind of boosts you with indescribable energy! Especially me being a woman, who gets surrounded by plenty of people each day, there is one thing I certainly have realized: it doesn’t matter, whether you had a stressful and annoying day, because you are a woman and being a woman means, that you by far truly are something special, you just need to have a closer look at it and you just need to believe it. Being a part of media enables me to get to know several talented and unique women, regardless of their age or profession. And I guess this is exactly what inspires me the most, the simple fact how people’s gifts vary! So living in this quite fast-moving world, in fact, is a very motivating thing. It makes you have the inner need to improve yourself; it makes you want to become more successful, to become stronger and most importantly to be happy about the woman you have become. This issue is supposed to be a nice companion through our daily lives, by giving us advice of how we can reach our personal goals a bit easier. It’s important to always keep in mind, that there is always solution for any little complaint, even if it’s simply about how to do your makeup wearing glasses or how to keep your body fit while you are on a vacay. I like to refer to one sentence, Simone Bechtel, successful German model and actress covering our June issue 2016, told the AJOURE´ team during our interview with her “what plays a huge role is to have a special charisma, regardless of your age”. This phrase left quite a big impression on me and made me feel the need to share it with every single woman, who believes in her beauty and her physical and mental strength! Enjoy the sunshine and always stay bright like the sun does during summertime!
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PRIMA BALLERINA CHIC FASHION TREND
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SELF-TANNING BRONZER GUIDE
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AFFAIR VS. RELATIONSHIP COULD AN AFFAIR BE AN ALTERNATIVE?
Beauty 26 SELF-TANNING Bronzer Guide 28 MAKEUP AND GLASSES
Fashion
Tips And Tricks Specialized On Specs
10 PRIMA BALLERINA CHIC This Season’s Fashion Trend 12 BIKINI TRENDS For Summer 2016
30 SUMMER NAILS 2016 The New Colors 31 BODY SPLASH A Fresh Summer Shower
Success & Motivation 48 THINGS... Mentally Strong People Do 50 WAYS TO FEEL A HIGH Without Drugs
Lifestyle
32 BABYLIGHTS The New Hair Color Trend
54 ALUMINUM How Harmful Is Aluminum
34 COTTON STICKS Not Just For The Ears
56 ANOYING FRUIT FLIES How to Get Rid Of Them!
20 PENCIL SKIRTS Shining In New Splendor
People
58 SLEEPING POSITIONS ... Are Snitches
22 STAR STYLE Vanessa Hudgens
39 SIMONE BECHTEL Beauty Has No Age
14 LACE IT UP! Flats vs. Heels 16 FASHION NO-GOS The 23 Worst Faux Pas
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ROME VS. NYC WHICH DESTINATION IS BETTER FOR YOU?
Love & Relationship 64 DATING MEN WITH BEARD Yes Or No? 66 20 FUN WAYS TO SPICE UP Your Sex Life! 68 AFFAIR VS. RELATIONSHIP Could An Affair Be An Alternative? 70 TEN SIGNS, You’re Finally Over Your Ex 72 HOLIDAY ROMANCE? Or is it True Love?
Fitness & Food 76 TURN THE GRILL ON! Alternatives To Sausages
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Travel 84 ROME VS. NYC Which Destination Is Better For You?
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86 BERLIN HOTSPOTS 10 Things To Do In Berlin When The Sun Shines
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Entertainment 92 EVENT TIP Chris Brown Comes To Europe 93 ALBUM TIP Meghan Trainor – Thank You 94 CINEMA Current Movie Tips 101 EVENTTIPP Pop In The City
78 MELON BOWL Fruity Refreshment For Summer 79 SPORTS AT THE BEACH Tips And Tricks
THINGS... MENTALLY STRONG PEOPLE DO
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The rhythm of the seasons comes along with changing wardrobes! We finally get to have to wear our favorite beachwear again, as well as other favorite pieces that show of our body from its best. So to make sure you remain true to your fashionista image, we have created a list of definite fashion no-gos, we are sure you can acknowledge! Despite that we figured that strong successful women need pieces that are fashionable but yet functional, so that’s why we totally fell in love with this year’s lace-up flats and heels trend, but of course we haven’t only thought about fashion freshmen, but also about how to bring our oldie but goldie trend named pencil skirt and ballerina look back to life.
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Who didn’t dream of being a ballerina one day as a child? We still linger after dressing up with tulle, tutus and pleats in powdery colors and to dance over the parquet in ballet shoes. But to dress like this you don’t have to sign up for a ballet school nowadays. You can also channel your inner ballerina far away from the ballet bar, when it comes to dressing like one in your daily life. Delicate dresses made of silk or chiffon, with pleats or even with a tutus in white, cream, nude or a powdery pink stir our blood. Combined with the right accessories, such as lace up ballerina shoes, filigree hair clasps or a cute clutch, our dream finally comes true – even if it’s only because of our outfit. Stick to light natural colors to make sure you are matching the look to your make-up. For the hair styling it’s recommendable to wear a classy bun. Ready is your brand new ballerina chic for your daily life!
Dior – Dior Addict Lipstick – Purity Nr. 138 € 34,99
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Little tip: in case you are not quite that romantic type of a person, you can just add a cool leather biker jacket as a high-contrast shear in style. You can also rock a nice pair of biker boots with it, that way you create a striking edgy look!
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ASOS n – Hair Crow al ci With Artifi s ve ea Pearls & L € 25,99 elia – read – Copp Needle & Th e Dress allerina Tull Decorated B € 183,99
Steve Madden – Eleanorr – Rose-Gold Lace-Up-Ballerinas € 97,99
OPI – Classics Creme – Dulce de Leche Nr. A15 € 15,99
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Summertime Comes Along With Bikinis
Can you even imagine summertime without bikinis? We can’t either! What’s important is, that this hot piece of nothing fits you perfectly. Not only because it looks much better, when everything is where it belongs to, but also because nothing can slip out of its position. The latter is basically not to happen if you decide to wear sporty bikinis – they are just like a sports bra - no intense movement possible! Depending on your own taste of fashion you can choose the right model for your individual style. We show you the prettiest models of this summer season for each type of woman:
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The Classy One In case you prefer a classical and elegant look when it comes to your daily life, you should go for this kind of a bikini, since it’s classy and timeless. Dimitri ✴ TRIANGLE GOA ORANGE ETHNO ✴ TOP € 54,00 Dimitri ✴ TRIANGLE BIKINI ORANGE ETHNO ✴ PANT € 45,00
The Bohemian You are the boho-type of a girl? Perfect! Well, in that case you need to choose a bikini with fringes to remain true to yourself and keep looking gorgeous at the same time. Twintip Performance ✴ Bikini green € 29,95
Photos: Hans Laubel / iStock Photo; Zalando; ASOS; Dimitri
Lying at the beach, on the grass at the park or simply on your balcony, while getting kissed by the sun is somewhat priceless! But to show off a great beach body you also need to be equipped with the right beach wear!
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The Sporty One The sporty models mostly are being kept plain and functional, which means they come with no frills! Sporty bikinis are very comfy and at the same time they enable you to go for a deep dive without being bothered by your swimwear. Calvin Klein ✴ Intense Power Strapless Bikini Top € 51,99 Calvin Klein ✴ CK One Tight Bikini € 23,99
The Romantic
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Romantic and playful that’s the motto for You like to keep it extra-sexy? Great your bikini style. In this case bikinis with choice! Then you should opt for bikinis ruffles are basically a must. Bonus: opti- with cut outs or laces! cally they even enlarge your cleavage! ASOS ✴ Neckholder Bikini ASOS ✴ Triangle-Bikini Top With With Crossed Wrap Design Ruffles and Palmy Print In Rust Red € 22,99 € 25,99 ASOS ✴ Bikini Hipster ASOS ✴ Brazilian Bikini Pants with With Several Ribbons Lacing At The Side And Palmy Print € 16,99 € 16,99 €
Now, we can’t wait for the weather to play along by staying bright and sunny!
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Lace it up! FLATS VS. HEELS
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Lace up shoes are an absolute must to have! But how do you like this trend better: flat or high? FLATS: The filigree shoes totally remind us of prima ballerinas. They are comfy, sweet and stylish at the same time.
HEELS: High Heels that you can lace up are extremely hot. They emphasize your legs and turn even the plainest outfit into an eye catcher. Decide for yourself how you prefer wearing this striking trend! We already have picked out the prettiest once for you: E ON
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#1 Leggings Combined With Shorts! Make up your mind, please! You either decide to wear a short piece or you rather go with a long piece, but not with both at the same time. Despite it also makes you appear indecisive. What’s even worse is, that this kind of a shortlong-mix optically makes you look way smaller.
#2 Fakes — No, You Didn’t!? Imitated purses, wallets, even shoes and accessories?! No, you simply cannot! Honestly we think there is nothing more to be said!
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#3 Open-Toed Shoes And Nylon Tights This seriously is awful! You either are strong enough to fight the cold weather and look flawlessly gorgeous or there actually is no other alternative, but to wear closed shoes.
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#4 Wearing Leggings Only No, leggings are no pants! Wearing leggings, you need to make sure you cover your behind, especially when people can tell what kind of underwear you rock that day, since the material of your leggings isn’t that thick.
#5 Skin-Colored Shiny Tights Whoever invented these shiny tights didn’t have a pronounced sense of fashion. Sad thing about these shiny tights is, you will never find a pair that actually matches your natural skin tone.
Photos: Claudiad; ttatty; gremlin; alexxx1981; VladimirFLoyd / iStock Photo; Graphik: the_corner / iStock Photo
We definitely like to say fashion is supposed to express your individuality. BUT certain things simply need to be put on our fashion black list! To prevent you from any further fashion faux pas, we wrote down a list of 23 items that need to be banned from your closets right away. Below you can find pieces a real fashionista would never ever dare to wear:
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Photos: proxyminder; Tarzhanova; yuryRumovsky; Viktor_Gladkov; aldra; Kenishirotie / iStock Photo; Graphik: the_corner / iStock Photo
#6 Mixing Gold With Silver First of all you cannot mix something gallant like gold with silver, because honestly that’s like eating caviar and drinking Kool Aid. Despite that it doesn’t look smooth, when the zipper of your jacket has another color than the details on your shoes or purse. It’s the little things that make a big difference!
#7 Knee Socks They don’t look cute at all! Especially when your granny socks start to roll down and everybody can see how they have squeezed the skin on your ankle. Trust us, you don’t need those; there are a bunch of alternatives!
#8 Tennis Socks There is no reason to wear tennis socks… Not even to play tennis with! There is nothing less esthetic than expensive nice designer sneakers combined with socks poking out of them. That simply looks like you couldn’t afford matching ankle socks.
#11 Flip Flops … belong to the beach – or to the poolside, but even there we recommend wearing more stable shoes. They simply don’t belong to your daily outfits. No one has a delicate walk in these “shoes” and a bad walk can ruin the best outfit, especially if you decide to wear a cute or classy look.
#9 Over Oversized Look No doubt, oversize styles are very cool! XXL-pullovers and wide cuts in general are very fashionable pieces, and on top they even are very cosy, BUT exaggerating that look makes you look like a sad camping tent.
#10 White Boots This one is very simple – white boots are more red light district than fashion.
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#16 Mixing Neon Colors Neon colors are quite tricky! They might look good at the beach, but as soon as you start covering big body parts it gets too much, especially when you start mixing different kinds of neon colors. #15 Polo Shirts As long as you are not going to do any type of sports that come along with wearing polo shirts, these kinds of shirts are going to make you look way older within a heartbeat.
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#17 Super Low-Rise Pants These jeans are very 2000, which means wearing a super low rise makes you fall behind for 16 years‌ Despite that there is no reason to wear pants that only leave a few inches to see what you own in your trunk.
Photos: mocker_bat; Pinkypills; CCat82; londoneye; Jason_V; Andrey Parfenov/ iStock Photo; Graphik: the_corner / iStock Photo
#12 Mini Top, Mini Bottom Choosing a crop top with a super deep neckline and a miniskirt or hot pants is a bit too much of everything. You can totally rock a sexy look, and you definitely should show some skin, but the golden rule says: if you are showing your boobs, you need to cover your booty and the other way around.
#13 Monumental Brand Labels To flaunt around with the brands says a lot, but nothing fashionable. Despite that, people who actually have a sense of fashion don’t need to see the brand, they simply know, they can even tell from which collection your bag is.
#14 Real Fur The only fake piece allowed to wear is faux fur! This is a simple no-go, since we are living in the 21st century and there really is no need for real fur on our bodies.
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#19 Wrong Size – Too Tight, Long, Short Or Wide It’s all about the right size! Make sure you wear the right size – if you are an extra small please don’t grab a medium or vice versa! It just doesn’t look right and you are really hurting the designers feeling by doing so!
#20 Too Much Pink All over pink is only appropriate to a doll called Barbie or to teen girls. Being a grown and mature woman it can quickly look childish.
Photos: SanneBerg; VladimirFLoyd; Svetography; DmitryLaptev; vblinov; Don Joski/ iStock Photo; Graphik: the_corner / iStock Photo
#18 Too Much of an Eye-Catcher Two gipsy bracelets, one watch, three bangles, earrings, a bunch of necklaces combined with a belt and an anklet are quite a lot of details. Too much, to be exact!
#23 Well-Visible Underwear Having boobs can get tricky, BUT we unfortunately have to tell you that no matter what you are wearing you shouldn’t let your bra strap become too independent! Underwear popping up can destroy the whole look! #22 Crocs There is no reasonable excuse to purchase and wear any of these. Not even for gardening… No reason at all! #21 Summer-Winter- Clash Feather down jacket combined with heeled sandals, while it’s snowing outside is as much of a no-go, as Ugg Boots combined to a miniskirt in mid July!
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Shining ASOS – Pencil Skirt with a knot design € 35,99
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Pencil skirts basically are classics in our wardrobe. Wearing them you immediately feel elegant and your silhouette transforms into an hourglass type of a body à la Beyoncé within seconds. With these kinds of skirts you instantly feel more feminine! But also classics are allowed to get a fresh make over to shine brand new again. As you can see in our top 5, pencil skirts don’t have to be plain and black all the time. We picked out the latest pencil skirts, which convinced us with their sophistication. They are classic and modern, colorful and bold at the same time. That’s why you can easily wear these kinds of new pencil skirts without feeling “too mature” or “too stiff ”, for your daily life or simply when you go out. The length remains the same as we are used to, but now they also come along in several fabrics, new designs and with the one or another eye catcher!
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Boohoo – Pencil Skirt With Pockets Made Of Denim € 29,99
New Look – Pencil Skirt – khaki € 26,95
Closet – Pencil Skirt Made Of Jersey With Belt And Centered Vent € 63,99
ASOS – Pencil Skirt Made Of Lace € 84,99
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Vanessa Hudgens We are pretty much used to Vanessa Hudgen’s good taste of fashion! She makes it happen to change her style every time we spot her! So as the weather gets a bit warmer we don’t think twice about wearing our jeans much shorter again. So does Hudgens, she obviously is pretty much feeling the same way about the new season. Vanessa Hudgens is rocking a pair of daisy dukes, a vintage graphic shirt, a cognac colored fringed jacket with matching black fringed boots! Stay pretty as you are Vanessa, we sure like what we see!
1. myMo Artificial Leather Jacket cognac € 129,95 2. Superdry NEVADA T-Shirt print – charcoal € 34,95
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5. G-Star 5620 BF RIPPED EVA SHAW SHORT Jeans Shorts € 89,95 6. Gabor NURIA Shopping Bag – grey € 79,95
8. mint&berry Sunglasses tort € 39,95
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7. Bufallo Cowboy- / Biker Ankle Boot black € 79,95
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Caring about our beauty is an indisputable must! Especially when the weather gets warmer and your body is being put under stress. So this is why we figured we want to give you a few tips to make life become a bit easier, no matter whether you have to wear glasses for work, your makeup can still look on point, even if you don’t have the time to chill and tan at the beach there is a solution named self-tanning lotion, you just need to know how to use it the right way to avoid inconvenient situations. Summertime season also sets its standards on hair trends and the award for this years summer’s trend goes to: Babylights, which is basically the faster way to make your hair look sun-kissed as well! Despite looks we also let you know how to remodel the use of Q-tips for the better and what nail varnish is the star of this season!
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BRONZER GUIDE
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FOR SELF-TANNERS A real, natural summer tan is every woman’s dream, but unfortunately, it’s not always possible by the time the shorts and summer dresses come out. Tanning beds may fill the void for some, but their skin damaging effects have turned many people off and preferring not to risk their health for that summer glow. An alternative, however, is self-tanner: a product applied to the skin that creates a faux-tan that’s color can be tailored to reach the desired tone. But how does self-tanner actually work and what is the difference between foaming, gel and lotion tanner? This guide to self-tanners will help you get that perfect tan without streaks for a beautiful, healthy-looking glow!
portance comes, when choosing a self-tanner for the face, as the skin on the face and the rest of the body are very different and react accordingly. For the face, a weaker dose towelette tends to work best, especially since the application is easier. For the rest of the body, a typical cream, lotion or gel tends to do the trick fine and allows for quick and easy application. Hard to reach areas, benefit greatly from a spray, as uniform application of self-tanner is particularly difficult in areas like the back without help. In order to get the best tan, it’s important to experiment with different products in advance. It will quickly become clear which one is right for you.
Which Self-Tanner Is Right For Me? The worst mistake you can make when using a self-tanner is choosing the wrong type. Every woman wants a strong and even tan, but when it becomes unnaturally dark, it quickly begins to look too artificial. Make sure you know your skin type and complexion before buying tanner so that you can match your naturally tanned color. Those with fair skin will want something less dramatic, while those with naturally darker skin will need something a little more powerful in order for it to show. If you follow these steps, you’ll get a beautiful, natural-looking summer tan!
How to Apply Self-Tanner? Because you’ll be using your hands to apply cream, gel and foam tanners, we recommend that you wear gloves. This prevents the tanner from seeping into the cracks in your fingers and nails, which can cause an undesirable effect. If you don’t wear gloves, you should wash your hands with soapy water immediately after application. If you don’t, the tanner can become darker on your hands than the rest of the body, having spent more time sitting, allowing it to sink it further. This will cause an uneven tan, when compared to the rest of the body.
Skin Peeling? Exfoliate! The skin has a natural process in which it peels and sloughs off the top layer and this way, allows itself to regenerate. When left untouched, this skin can build up and become somewhat scaly and rough. Because of this process, applying self-tanner without proper preparation results in an uneven tan. Before applying tanner, it’s important to exfoliate the skin first and remove the dead top layer to expose the healthy skin underneath. Furthermore, American researchers have found that the skin is more receptive, when it gets sufficient moisture. After exfoliating, it’s recommended to moisturize your skin with lotion for the best application.
In cream form, apply the tanner in small, even circles and rather thinner than thicker. This will help you to avoid streaks and spots well. It’s even easier with towelettes and this way you can thoroughly cover the body. Self-tanner takes a while to completely absorb and at best, you’ll be waiting at least 15 minutes.
What to Do About Self-Tanner Accidents? Sometimes it just happens – self-tanner leads to streaked and uneven skin. This is sometimes due to scaly and rough skin or possibly because the self-tanner was not applied evenly enough. In these cases, a thorough scrub of the stained parts of the body until the skin appears even again will most likely help. For the face, we recommend an Which Self-Tanner For Which Part of the Body? alcoholic tonic that you can apply finely with a makeup When choosing between body tanning lotion, cream, pad. For dark spots, an at-home remedy of lemon juice spray, gel or foam, it’s simply a matter of taste. The real im- also works to lighten the skin.
1 Collistar Body-Legs Magic Drops Bronzer Fluid € 34,99 / 125 ml 2 Comodynes Wipes Self Tanning Wipes € 12,99 / Pack (8 Wipes) 3 Garnier Ambre Solaire Natural Bronzer Self Tanning Lotion € 7,99 / 150 ml 4 ST. TROPEZ Express Bronzing Mousse Self Tanning Mousse € 46,99 / 200 ml 5 Revitalash Glove For Bronzer € 12,99
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Tips and Tricks for a Flawless Look with Glasses In the past, glasses used to be a necessary evil you would rather do without. Afraid of being made fun of, people even hid their glasses away. Luckily, that‘s no longer the case! In fact today, you can proudly wear your spectacles everywhere. Glasses have even become a fashion statement you can use to express your individuality with. The only thing that is missing to optimize the look is the right makeup, so here are some application tips and tricks you need to try:
makeup you can choose between several options. In case you have close-set eyes, you can apply a dark eyeshadow and gently taper it up to the outer edge of your eyebrow. On the central and inner part of your eyelid you can apply a brighter color of eyeshadow. If your eyes are wide-set, you need to apply stronger colors on the center of your eyelid and shade towards the inner edge of your eyebrows. Delicate shading is the key, though! You can easily do this by applying the eyeshadow with a sponge, brush or even with your fingertips. During the spring, choose pastel colors, which complement LESS IS MORE your specs’ frames and during the autumn go for warmer colors and shimmering shades. To master your perfectly matched look, we It’s important to always keep in mind, that the frame of your spect- recommend you to choose a bordeaux or brown colored lipstick. acles makes a bold statement and automatically will catch everybody’s eye as soon as they look at your face. This is especially the MAKEUP FOR THE LONG-SIGHTED case, if you have chosen to wear a particularly wide or colorful frame. Therefore you need to go for a subtle eye makeup, that comDepending on how highly you are developed on being long-sighted, plements the type and design of your glasses. For example, combi- the size of your eye’s bigger appearance can vary. So that’s why you ning a blue colored eyeliner with a green frame isn‘t quite the best should rather only apply eyeliner to your lower eyelid. Black may choice. You would be better off choosing a neutral shade like grey not be the right color for you as it can make your eyes look too or beige. severe. Other than that you need to choose matte eyeshadows and apply them sparingly. Eyeshadows in violet, grey or grey-green are nice choices for you, but the color of your eyes can inspire you as WATCH THE TYPE OF YOUR AMETROPIA well. While applying your eyeshadow you need to make sure you are leaving out the crease of your upper eyelids, because if you don’t In case you are short-sighted, unfortunately your eyes appear small- your eyes could might even appear bigger. Less mascara is quite er, than they actually are, but don’t worry that’s only because of their recommendable for this type! negative refractive index, which enables you to see distant objects. That’s exactly why you need to use eye makeup to work against this annoying effect. If you are long-sighed it’s the exact opposite, your MAKEUP FOR FRAMELESS SPECS eyes may look way bigger. There are many ways to avoid both situations, though. If you‘ve chosen a pair of frameless glasses, you should rather avoid leaving the house without any eye makeup, because otherwise you would probably look a bit pale. You should rather apply a strong MAKEUP FOR THE SHORT-SIGHTED eyeliner on your upper eyelid, then carefully pluck your eyebrows into a defined shape and if required even fill in the bold parts of To make your eyes appear bigger you need to use a soft eye pencil your brows. In your case you can definitely dare to wear flashy or eyeliner and carefully outline your eyes. Despite outlining your colors, unless you don’t want to put any attention on your eyes, eyes you can also apply the eyeshadow not only on your eyelid, but that’s another story then. If you don’t like flashy colors on your eyes, further up towards your eyebrows, too. For this part of your eye you can also choose popping lipstick colors to keep the focus on your face.
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Nail Polish
Naked Nails
Midnight Blue
Sounds naughty, but this trend actually is very modest and elegant. Best thing about them: Naked Nails suit any outfit.
Midnight blue is the new black! It simply cannot get any more elegant this summer.
Summer is not only visible in our closets, but also in the beauty section of our bathrooms. Just like every other season, summer comes along with its very own colors. Inspired by international runways our fingers reflect the one or another color trend. In our summer nails special below we’ll show you the absolute must-haves for this upcoming season.
→ Sally Hansen – Complete Salon Manicure – Naked Ambition Nr. 210 € 8,99 → Dior – Rouge Dior Vernis – Grège € 24,99
→ NAILSINC LONDON – Nalikale – Richmond Park Gardens € 13,99 → Chanel – Le Vernis – Marinière Nr. 516 € 24,99
Pink Glow
Sorbet Nails
Gold / Silver Metallic
Popping pink nails are quite an eye catcher! In combination with cocktail rings your pink nail polish will look extra hot.
Nails in soft sorbet colors not only whet your appetite for ice cream, but they also put your nails in the summer mood and make you smile.
With metallic nails you’ll make a shiny appearance wherever you go! Perfect for unforgettable summer party nights.
→ Guerlain – La Petite Robe Noir – Pink Tie € 23,99 → ARTDECO – Art Couture Nail Lacquer – Couture Pink Nr. 720 € 8,49
→ Artdeco – Art Couture Nail Lacquer – Couture Spermint Nr. 832 € 8,49 → MICHAEL KORS – SEXY – Whisper Nr. 11 € 19,99
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→ Dior – Rouge Dior Vernis – Miroir Nr. 001 € 24,99 → MICHAEL KORS – SPORTY – Posh Nr. 19 € 19,99
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Body Splash A Fresh Summer Shower
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Body Splash
After the long winter months, summer is finally just around the corner. This is what you‘ve been waiting for: lightweight clothes, open-air ice cream parlors and cafés, and everyone seems to feel cheerful. What a delightful feeling! But as the summer temperatures rise, we may feel sweaty and uncomfortable. But don‘t worry: if you want to keep that pleasant „freshly showered“ feeling throughout the day, help is at hand with the wide range of body splash sprays! What Exactly Is A Body Splash?
A body splash is a personal care product presented in spray form. The spray offers the perfect mix of subtle fragrance and revitalizing freshness. A body splash usually contains a high percentage of alcohol (although there are also alcohol-free products available), which evaporates quickly and gives your skin a special touch of freshness you are looking for. In terms of the aroma, body splash products are not as overpowering as perfumes, which means that a body splash is suitable for everyday purposes and can be used on hot summer days without feeling too intense. Often, a body splash will also contain skincare elements, such as moisturizers or ingredients with a soothing effect. High-quality products use natural essential oils. But all body splash products have one thing in common: they smell heavenly and stimulate your body and mind.
→ Clarins Eau Ressourcante Spray Eco Friendly € 44,99 / 100 ml
→ Victoria’s Secret Bodymist Amber Romance € 14,99 / 250 ml
Whenever it becomes too hot and you are too far from a shower, a body splash can come to the rescue! How To Use
After showering, generously spray the entire body for an optimal effect, that will cool you down and leave you feeling revitalized. You can spray the body splash directly on wet skin and let it dry naturally. There are several fragrances to choose from, so you can have an aromatherapy session at home or in your handbag always ready. For example, citrus scents are energizing and stimulating, while a mint-scented body splash promotes concentration and has a powerful relaxing effect.
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Find your favorite body splash and keep staying cool and fresh under the summer heat! → Rituals Karma Bed+Body Mist Body Spray € 16,50 / 50 ml
→ Douglas Cotton – Fresh Body Spray € 19,99 / 100 ml
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OMBRÉ – SOMBRÉ – BABYLIGHTS! THE NEW HAIR COLOR TREND – ‘BABYLIGHTS’ – ALL NATURAL LOOK
How was this for a trend! Ombré, starting dark at the base and ending bright and strong at the ends: you could see 4 – 6 different shades from roots to tips. Anyone wanting to be part of the latest hair trend followed suit with Ombré hair. But just as we start to get used to this cool new look, mellow Sombré has replaced the harsh Ombré effect, because now everything is all about “back to nature”… And that means a more gentle transition between hair tones. The less noticeable the difference between the lighter tips and the darker roots is, the better — no more than two or three shades.
WHO CAN HAVE BABYLIGHTS? Hair needs to be at least shoulder length because otherwise it can’t show off the difference between the roots, front strands and tips. Babylights are lighter and darker than the head of hair, making it a safe choice for everyone. This look is especially good for women with fine hair, as the soft color transitions make the hair seem full of vol-ume. Babylights also make hair look lighter and more airy on people with thick and full hair.
HOW ARE THEY DONE? Then, of course, there’s still Balayage, highlights, lowlights… and now there’s Babylights, the brand new magic To create a convincingly natural look, it demands the exword in hair trends! pertise of a professional hairdresser – this isn’t something your friend or neighbor could do for you! ‘Natural’ here means recreating the kind of effect your hair would have if BABYLIGHTS – THE COOLEST you had spent time in the sun. HAIR COLOR TREND 2016
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Don’t hang around, if you’re looking to set the trend this coming summer with this cool new color technology from London. The look was inspired by the gentle, delicate colors mingling together in children’s hair resulting in an extremely natural color gradient. The tips of the hair should only be a shade lighter to get the look.
As well as using a freehand technique, it’s also common to use foils to wrap and color small bundles of hair. Counting and dying just 10 to 20 hairs in a foil creates a meticulous, delicately rippling color.
You have to keep in mind, that this is an expensive and time-consuming process. In London, where the trend The focus of Babylights is directed on the front strands of emerged, the hairdresser Jack Howard from Neville Hair hair, which frame the face. These are lightened just 2 or and Beauty needs around 75 minutes to create Babylights, 3 shades, which flatters the face by making the hair look which will cost around £340. Maybe a trip to London is full-bodied. Then beyond that there is a continuous con- in order: have fun in one of the most interesting cities in trast of color, especially the first few centimeters, which the world, and make a quick stop for a hair appointment, are coated at the base with a darker, warmer brown shade. making you the envy of all your friends.
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Not Just for Ears: How to Use Cotton Sticks for Your Beauty Regime We all have them at home: these small, colorful sticks with a little bit of cotton wrapped around both ends – Q-tips! Cotton swabs are an effective and gentle way of keeping the external ears clean, but their soft cotton ends are also the best way to clean the middle ear as well. However, if you think cotton swabs are only for cleaning your ears, you‘re completely wrong. Here are our top beauty hacks using these versatile cotton swabs:
Use Q-Tips to Bring Your Nails Up to Scratch
for this fine work. Using a cotton swab instead creates a subtle effect that makes your eyes look refreshed and gorgeous.
Our hands can be one of our most attractive features, and nowadays it’s not only women who want to have beautiful nails. Increasingly, the men of the world emphasize manicured hands and fingernails, too. Q-tips are a tiny miracle that can really help to put your nails in the limelight! Cotton sticks are fantastic for finishing up your nail polish. If you’ve ever had the annoying problem of nail polish spreading beyond your nails onto your cuticles and the edges of your fingers, you‘ll definitely know that it can get very difficult to remove without destroying the entire nail design. To remedy this, dip a cotton swab into some nail polish remover and paint it carefully around the nail edge. Result: the nail varnish simply disappears from the skin without blurring the color on the nail itself. Even if you don‘t wear nail polish but still wish to have nice shiny nails, cotton swabs can help. Mix one part baking soda with one part hydrogen peroxide (widely available at pharmacies), and use a cotton swab to spread the mixture onto your fingernails. Wash everything off after three minutes, and enjoy your beautiful shiny nails!
Emergency Makeup Fix You know that situation when you’ve got your make-up just right and eyeliner is the final touch, but then you slip? With a moist cotton swab and a slight twisting motion, you can easily correct your eyeliner without ruining the rest of your eye makeup. Make a Big Entrance Do you like to use false eyelashes to make your eyes appear bigger, but also have problems in applying the glue? With cotton swabs, exactly the right amount of glue can be applied in exactly the right position on your lash line. More importantly, a cotton bud can be used to press the falsies down on the glue, without gluing your finger to your eyelid. Conclusion? Cotton buds are unbeatable weapons, when it comes to false eyelashes. Make Your Perfume Last All Day
A bad night‘s sleep or a hangover can make your eyes look sunken and tired, but cotton swabs can work wonders to focus attention and make your eyes shine. Use a cotton swab to paint a thin line of brightly colored eye shadow along the inside of your eye socket and under the lower lashes. A normal eye-shadow applicator would be too large
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If you’re out all day, your favorite scent can fade away. With a cotton swab you can carry your perfume with you without the need to take the whole bottle. Spray your perfume onto several cotton Q-tips in the morning and keep them in a small zip-lock bags inside your purse or handbag. You can then use the cotton swab to apply fresh scent to your neck, wrists, and décolletage whenever you feel the need. This tip is also perfect for air travel!
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Make Your Eyes Look Enormous!
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We all know that one phrase “My name is Bond, James Bond!”. Bond movies practically are the most iconic movies we all grew up with and still get excited about. But except agent Bond, we also always were and still get curious about the hot ladies in the movies. We were totally fascinated talking to Simone Bechtel, who was starring next to Pierce Brosnan’s first ‘James Bond Golden Eye’ movie. Simone told us quite a lot about her private life and about working with Mr. James Bond!
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HAT WAS THE BEGINNING OF YOUR CAREER?
I was 17 years old, almost done with high school and we were on a family vacation in Sicily, Italy. During that time a photographer, who was there because of the film festival in Taormina, came up to me and made me an offer. This family vacation turned out to be the beginning of my career. I wasn’t that sure about it at first, but after my parents agreed I gave it a chance. HOW COME YOU SWITCHED FROM MODELING TO ACTING? I started to study English and French first, then I decided to do Ballet at the ‘Academy of Music and Performing Arts’ in Mannheim and Frankfurt. I am a degreed qualified dancer and dance peda-gogue, nevertheless I had always been interested in and fascinated about acting. So I made the decision to move to Munich and started to take acting classes. I got taught by a theater director, before I dared to continue studying at the famous ‘Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute’, in New York City. That’s also when I first signed my contract with ‘Wilhelmina Models’.
YOU HAD THE CHANCE TO BE STARRING IN THE FIRST PIERCE BROSNAN BOND MOVIE. WHAT EXPERIENCES DID YOU MAKE WORKING ON THE SET OF ‘GOLDEN EYE’? I already knew about the dress rehearsals, the makeup and the long lasting waiting times, since I had a few video and commercial productions before. I was working on the set of ‘Golden Eye’ for three days, spending most of the time with Pierce Brosnan and Famke Janssen. It was such a great experience! WHAT LEFT A LASTING IMPRESSION ON YOU WORKING ON THAT FABULOUS SET? I was very impressed about how the movie studio team in London was able to build a true to the original copy of the Russian forest and the Monte Carlo Casino. It simply looked like a clone!
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DID THIS JOB CHANGE YOUR LIFE A LOT? Yes, as a matter of a fact after that I received huge attention, numerous interview, portrait, newsletter and magazine inquiries, as well as invitations for talk shows, suddenly became a big part of my life. After that I even signed a contract as an actress for a German series called “Tatort” and a bunch of other TV productions.
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ND RIGHT AFTER THAT YOU EVEN MADE IT TO BE THE FIRST WOMAN, WHO ACTUALLY WAS ALLOWED TO WEAR CLOTHES, ON THE COVER OF PLAYBOY MAGAZINE, RIGHT? Yes, that’s true! I only accepted the Playboy inquiry under the condition that the photo series are being kept under the ‘James Bond’ theme. In the end I became Playmate of the year and even got offered to become Playmate of the century, but I turned it down, since I used to be quite busy with other clients such as Mercedes Benz.
BEING A MODEL YOU EXPERIENCED WORKING WITH A BUNCH OF PHOTOGRAPHERS, WHICH ONE LEFT THE BEST IMPRESSION ON YOU? I had the honor to work with very talented photographers such as Gunter Sachs, Bruce Weber or Herb Ritts. I had the chance to shoot a lot of fashion campaigns for big names such as Valentino, Versace, La Perla or Bogner, as well as Mercedes Benz’ S-Class, Vichy, L’Oréal or Nivea and honestly working with each one of them clients always was a lot of fun and still is a very precious experience to me. WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND YOUNG WOMEN TO TAKE UNDER CONSIDERATION TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN THE MODEL AND SHOW BUSINESS? I would recommend them not to be blinded by the glamour that comes along with this business. They need to stay down to earth. This business is full of arrogant and difficult people. There were plenty of times I started to get upset because of several colleagues. It always used to be important to me to stay humble and “normal”. YOU HAVEN’T CHANGED MUCH OPTICALLY COMPARED TO THE PAST LAST YEARS. WHAT’S YOUR BEAUTY SECRET? I love doing sports such as swimming lengths and doing aerobics as much as I used to when I was younger. But what’s most important is, that I am very happy and satisfied with my life! I believe this is what plays a huge role to have a special charisma regardless of your age. IS THERE AN ACHIEVEMENT IN YOUR LIFE YOU ARE PARTICULARLY PROUD OF? Yes, I am especially proud of having my son! He is the best thing that has happened to me and he is such a good child.
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Becoming high without drugs!? Yes, there sure are ways! We are showing you 9 ways on how to get high without taking actual drugs! But despite that, we have also checked out what successful people do differently and we can tell you already it’s all about mental strength!
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THINGS MENTALLY STRONG PEOPLE DO
In these modern times, there’s so much competition – whether at work or even when debating with family – one is left standing alone. If you need to assert yourself without support, it’s a great advantage to have a healthy dose of self-confidence. Developing that confidence is not as easy as it might seem. That’s why we’re talking you through the differences between insecure people and those with mental strength:
in several categories: the perception of your own life, your skills, environment and life goals.
LEARNING MENTAL STRENGTH?
need to realize this: a person can change their mental structures through methods like hypnosis and meditation, but a person can also build inner barriers. If you insist to yourself over and over again, that you can’t develop new mental capabilities, then it will actually make it more difficult to flick those switches.
Plenty of people will argue that you can’t change your inner strength. As well as the influence of DNA, mental strength is also linked to our personalities. We can safely assure you that they are wrong. If humans can’t change the way they think, then how do we live in such a civilized society today? How come we can define the values and ideas, which help us work and live together successfully?
If you think you’ve build yourself a barrier like that, it does at least show, that you have lots of potential for developing mental strength. So keep reading to see the difference between a powerful person and a less confident person. From there, you will be able to pinpoint which end of the spectrum you fall on, and help yourself and others manage their feelings and inner strength.
INNER BARRIERS But before you dedicate yourself to developing your inner strength, you
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WHAT DISTINGUISHES WEAK FROM STRONG? The main differences can be summed up
1. RUNNING ON AUTO-PILOT This may sound a bit strange, but there’s vertainly more to it! Confident people may not dwell on or analyze their daily routines, discussions or own thoughts, trying to work out what’s “right” or how conveying their views will cause the least friction with other people. They are so self-assured that they simply deal with the important aspects of their own lives, and don’t focus on the minutiae. This simplifies their daily lives in situations where they have to make important decisions. 2. NO SELF-PITY From the perspective of a confident person, self-pity is pure poison. It distracts you from the really important things in life and therefore reduces productivity. If you complain, for example, about the lack of fairness in the world, and are always looking for an excuse to justify your
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mistakes, then you won’t recognize your own mistakes and your skills will stagnate. In addition, you won’t think ahead, because you are not progressive thinking, only focusing on the “bad”. Instead of complaining about your boss’s excessive demands, you should plan ahead instead: think about how you can create an organized approach to your daily schedule, improving your time capacity for any additional demands which may be thrown at you throughout the week. 3. OTHER PEOPLE’S OPINION ISN’T IMPORTANT A mentally weak person may try to adapt themselves constantly so as not to cause offence to anyone. But this often leads to their own feelings being neglected, creating an unhappy life. A stronger person would not be bothered by others gossiping about their looks, dress sense or unconventional hobbies or interests. Own yourself and you will find people who respect you for it. The biggest advantage is that you don’t feel strange any more, but you’re closer to knowing your inner self. 4. NEVER LOSE CONTROL Strong people determine their own fate; they never let go of the reins, so decisions are never out of their control. This allows you, for example, to defend yourself appropriately when someone behaves rudely or condescendingly. But how? By regularly reflecting on yourself and your situation, thoughts and discussions stay on track and even give you the confidence to choose a “back-up plan” route in order to protect your own freedom.
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5. CHANGE IS PROGRESS Never ignore this principle! We can only emphasize the importance of the fact that “stagnation is regression”. If you find yourself in a risky situation, don’t complain, but be strict with yourself about reducing the risk of failure in order to achieve your goals. Then you already have a form of mental strength! 6. OUT OF YOU CONTROL? DON’T WORRY THEN! Uncontrollable events shouldn’t bother you, because you can’t prevent or change them. This could be everyday experience that threatens to ruin a good day, such as a train running 20 minutes late. Anyone inconvenienced by this will be frustrated with the situation because there isn’t really a solution. But if you don’t let it throw you off track, and you always take something to read with you, then you can make this wasted time feel more meaningful. A mentally strong person seizes every life event as a gift, even one which they had no control over.
7. CAN’T BE EVERYBODY’S DARLING We touched on this point earlier, but it deserves an explicit mention here. Mentally strong people never neglect their own needs! Otherwise, you’ll be permanently unhappy. Never forget that a good life requires you to fulfill your own desires. So don’t try to make everybody your friend. Remind yourself of the phrase, “many enemies: much honor”. This might be an exaggeration, but it’s sometimes a necessary compromise for a strong person to prioritize your own individuality ahead of others’. WHICH AREAS CAN BE SUPPORTED BY MENTAL STRENGTH? The list above could continue almost indefinitely. Mental strength helps with so many things, such as persevering with something, not abandoning it, because of a perceived failure or being too quickly discouraged after a few slipups. Nevertheless, the next section addresses the question: which areas will be improved with mental strength? CAREER Obviously, this is the big one. Your boss won’t mess up your day anymore and you also won’t turn into the new coffee maid only to please everybody around you. FAMILY In personal and private matters, you’ll feel less alone. You can make compromises, but without neglecting your needs. This guarantees a healthy and satisfactory family life. It’s the same managing disputes with friends and other relatives. SELF-MANAGEMENT Confident people are more successful than those who doubt themselves a lot. This is thanks to the effectiveness of self-reflection helping a person position themselves in the world. You’ll therefore score points by recognizing your mistakes and turning them around. INTERESTS You know yourself very well, so you also know what your interests are. Fulfilling these pursuits is an important part of leading an exciting and meaningful life.
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9 Ways to Feel a High – Without Drugs! Yes, all right, your shoe rack is already bursting at the seams, but buying new shoes never fails to trigger instant euphoria. It’s a rollercoaster ride of dopamine, coursing through your veins! Intoxicated with joy, you float through the town on those spectacular red stilettos. You feel so powerful, checking out your reflection in every single ship window. The person you see looking back at you is like nobody else. But what if the shoe high eventually fades? It will, sooner or later. But there are other things you can do occasionally, when you need to feel that rush of ecstasy. SOUNDS IN YOUR EAR No, not something dry, burnt, malleable or brittle – these drugs don’t come in little bags; they travel only on sound waves. All you need for an audio high is a pair of headphones and some good beats, more specifically, ‘binaural beats’. These dual recordings create a 3D sound, transmitted with a 30 Hz difference, an undetectable variation to your consciousness, but high-impact for your mind. You can hear your way to a high with this audio intoxication. Binaural beats engage the neurological system. They produce absolute harmony as they synchronise the brain’s hemispheres. Disruptions and obstacles dissolve away.
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This kind of synchronisation is called Brainwave Entrainment. There are no side effects for healthy listeners, although people with cardiac disorders or epilepsy should avoid this method. MAGICAL ILLUSIONS, WITH NO CATCH Here’s another one you probably didn’t know about. This type of intoxication would be easiest if you were mates with a neurologist: even better if it’s Dr. Dirk Proeckl or his colleague Dr. Engelbert Winkler. These two have developed an alternator called Lucia Nr.3, designed to expand the consciousness of users. BBC staffers have reported feelings of deep relaxation after trying out the machine. The only downside to this is that it costs a little more than the average person’s spending money, and you’re more likely to find it in therapy centers than in your bedroom at home. It costs € 20,000. In time, it should get cheaper. Lucia gives the impression of a kind of a flickering flame: surfaces, all cobalt blue, become covered with red stars and transform into waves, causing moments of claustrophobia which disappear into a sense of infinite space. This isn’t just the perfect thrill for esoteric fans and users of psychoactive substances, as it’s also proved invaluable for stimulating the creative process in design students. The main advantage of this over an LSD trip: if you don’t enjoy it, you can just switch off the lamp.
MIX ME UP… …And your eyes are not to blame. They are totally ignorant of what’s happening. Watching a short video can make you feel like you’re having hallucinations. You followed the instructions, and focused your eyes exactly on the center of the image… But still, more new characters appear, spinning movements surround you, the same terrifying madness… You feel as if you are being sucked into insanity itself. It’s just optical illusions, completely confusing your brain. Once the video is finished, you will see wavy lines on the walls and the floor. The dream – or nightmare – is over for your eyes, but maybe not for your mind. Vision is not always predictable, so in some cases, the experience is the opposite. Maybe things are missing, or maybe you see things that aren’t there. Some scientists seem to have a lot of fun with this one… INTROSPECTION AND CONTEMPLATION That sounds like a bit of a mouthful – certainly not as easy to say as Lucia! But on the upside, this method costs nothing. We are talking about meditation.
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Of course, you can end up spending money if you choose to learn the art of trance from Buddhist monks in a Zen monastery in the Himalayas. But you don’t need a monk, when you could join up to some local classes. A bit of support when starting out is never a bad idea. Done regularly, meditation provides exercise as well as deep relaxation. Nothing comes from nothing. Feeling pa-tient? Then check out the next method. RIVER OR STREAM? Both. It’s about the flow. And the flow can take you at any point in your life, helping you to forget space, time and perfectionism. If the flow takes you, you’ll be filled with joy. Painting, crafts, writing, pottery – try out an activity you really love. That’s the stream. Your body has its own messaging system. It doesn’t bombard you when you’re happy: quite the opposite, in fact. For its delivery system to start up, you need stress, anxiety, more than just lukewarm wallowing. Adrenaline! Here comes the fast-flowing river. An adrenaline rush is pretty much guaranteed from extreme sports, bungee jumping, and rollercoasters. Your blood pressure rises, your heart races, you feel powerful! Endorphins arrive, creating a combination like morphine in your body. The result is a crazy happiness and euphoric rush. Caution: addictive!
THE THREE LETTER WORD Sex, of course! Nobody should miss out on orgasms, even though 80% of women have faked it at some point in their lives. But guess what’s really surprising? Even 30% of men sometimes play this game, too. Sex has amazing potential. What a gift of nature: it makes your genitals tingle and your brain sizzle. The interaction of various neurotransmitters during sex creates an almost unique feeling of intoxication. During orgasm, the body runs processes similar to as if you were taking drugs. Don’t rob yourself of the chance for a good orgasm every so often. No risks or side effects with this one! LACK OF SLEEP Sleep deprivation can produce a hallucinatory effect, but it’s unhealthy and damaging to mind and body. Extreme sleep deficit makes the cerebral metabolism falter. Consequences vary from one person to another, from out-of-body experiences to threatening confusion.
Anandamide and phenylethylamine are two of these chemicals. To actually achieve intoxication, you would need 200 – 300 bars of chocolate (and that’s in one sitting, not over a year or more!) It’s better to take a piece, or several, lie down on the sofa and let it melt in your mouth, slowly. Chocolate should have a positive effect on the human psyche. This is due to the presence of simple carbohydrates and the amino acid L-tryptophan. This amino acid leads to the formation of the ‘happiness hormone’, serotonin. SO NOW IT’S TIME... Put on your headphones; switch on the alternator; hum your Oms in flow with the chocolate melting in your mouth; throw open the front door for someone to drop by… We wish you an enjoyable flight.
Sleep deprivation is sometimes involved in intensive mediation, with praying or fasting. We do not recommend trying it. INSTEAD… HAVE SOME CHOCOLATE Chocolate contains substances that can have an intoxicating effect on the body.
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We all have a certain lifestyle and like to master it the right way! Therefore we need to be aware of certain annoying things and how to prevent them! For example fruit flies or the health risks caused by aluminum. Despite little life hacks, we also are going to let you know what your favorite sleep position reveals about your personality. And have you ever wondered how so many people got super successful via social media? We got the answers for you and found the most successful social media stars for you!
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The Dangers of Deodorants, Aluminum Foil and Coffee Capsules
HOW HARMFUL IS ALUMINUM? Aluminum is a metal that is commonly used with applications ranging from aircraft construction to the manufacture of cosmetic products. It has always been regarded as harmless to our health, but more and more scientists are becoming convinced, that aluminum leads to the development of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. WHAT HAPPENS TO ALUMINUM IN THE BODY? Aluminum is not an invention of the chemical industry or just an ingredient. It is a natural part of our planet as a large part of the Earth’s crust consists of aluminum. This means, that it is entering our bodies all the time via the foods that we eat, with some foods more affected than others. The amount of aluminum in dried spices or in chocolate, for example, is particularly high. Consuming large amounts of chocolate will not directly cause aluminum poisoning, however, because aluminum is not completely retained by our bodies. As food travels through the digestive tract, the colon uses enzymes to absorb individual substances. Usually only 1% of aluminum is absorbed and the remaining 99% leaves the body. Another way for aluminum to enter the body is via deodorants that contain aluminum chloride or aluminum chloride hydroxide. Both are soluble in water and can thus enter the body and as the deodorant blocks the sweat pores, the liquid is unable to escape to the outside. Aluminum is not only found naturally in the soil; our drinking water also contains the substance as aluminum salts are often added to water to purify it. Working with aluminum also raises the levels of the metal in the body, with around 40 milligrams being absorbed every day. It can also be found in certain medications, such as those used to relieve heartburn by reducing stomach acidity.
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HOW MUCH ALUMINUM IS NORMAL? Aluminum enters the body through diet, medications and cosmetic products and according to studies, we absorb about 15 milligrams each day in this way. This equates to 0.2 milligrams per kilo of body weight in adults and 0.35 in children and infants. The body can safely process 0.143 milligrams each day, however, this limit is often exceeded. Studies are divided about the impact of increased consumption and while some indicate that chronic poisoning occurs with values ranging from 50 to 100 milligrams, others warn that there are dangers in lower levels.
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WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF ALUMINUM? Aluminum could be a factor in Alzheimer’s disease as doctors have found increased deposits of the substance in the brains of affected patients. Although the blood-brain barrier is constructed so that substances cannot normally pass through it, aluminum has specific properties that allow it to penetrate into the brain. The substance compounds with proteins, that can enter and by docking itself to certain molecules it is transported into the brain as an unwanted passenger. The extent to which aluminum actually causes Alzheimer’s disease is controversial among scientist, however, most experts agreed that there is a connection between aluminum and Alzheimer’s disease. Some suspect, that it is not the cause of the disease, but that it does negatively impact it.
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It has been clearly proved that aluminum can settle in the lungs and lead to the so-called ALUlung. This affects people who work with the heavy metal although the disease is rare thanks to the use of protective clothing. It is caused by the inhalation of aluminum oxide dust, which can seriously damage the lungs and restrict their function.
searchers say that 60% of the substance is excreted within a few days via the urine. Others, however, are convinced that it has a half-life of up to fifty years. Regardless of the different opinions, most experts advise that we should avoid aluminum, but this is not easy, as it is used in so many everyday objects: aluminum foil, grill trays, tins, cans, tubes, coffee capsules and packaging. Many of these could be replaced with alternatives of paper, Using deodorants, which contain aluminum in- glass or stainless steel. Consuming plenty of water, creases the risk of breast cancer as the heavy metal folic acid, apple pectin or turmeric can flush out is absorbed through the skin. If you apply the deo- aluminum stored in the body. dorant to freshly shaved armpits it increases the percentage of matter that is absorbed. One reason CONCLUSION that aluminum is a suspected cause of cancer is the high levels of aluminum, which are found in The dangers of aluminum are scientifically disputthe tissue of tumors, along with other substances. ed, but what has been proved is that it does enter Aluminum can easily penetrate human skin and the body and accumulates there. That is why it enter the cells of the body. If the amount of alu- makes sense to avoid aluminum. Less aluminum minum is too high, the cell may die. is not only good for your health, but also for our planet. The metal is found in tropical rain forests, WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT ALUMINUM? which are being cleared in order to produce this raw material. It is not always easy to avoid aluAluminum is distributed throughout the body. minum, but health concerns mean that more and About half of it ends up in the bones and a quarter more manufacturers are consciously trying to in the brain and in the lungs. When exactly the avoid using it. metal leaves the body is controversial. Some re-
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Fruit Flies Like Champagne Fruit flies are also attracted to the sweet scent of champagne. Always open a new bottle indoors, and then seal it as soon as possible and place it back into the fridge. If you are enjoying a glass of champagne outside, you may need to cover your glass to prevent it from attracting fruit flies.
Away With You! Helpful Tips To Prevent Fruit Flies The days are getting longer and warmer again, which means you‘re likely to want to enjoy a fresh juice, a glass of wine or a great fruit salad. But these sugary drinks and food can often attract the unwanted attention of fruit flies. Small fruit flies are quite annoying and can really be a plague. We reveal some simple yet effective tips that will help to keep those pesky fruit flies at bay. Give Fruit Flies No Chance! Summertime is fruit fly time! Fruit flies love to feast on fermenting fruits. So don‘t even give them a chance; you should pay attention to fruit that begins to ferment, and dispose of them straight away. Always store cut fruits in the refrigerator. Even fruit juices and wines should always be properly closed and stored out of reach of fruit flies.
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A Natural Cure Did you know that household vinegar can help to prevent fruit flies from coming into your home? Simply mix a small amount of malt vinegar with water and then spray it over your kitchen countertops. Allow it to sit for a minute and then wipe it off. Fruit flies are repelled by the smell so they should leave your kitchen alone!
Try Adding Some Plants Do you like some green plants in your apartment? Very good! Because carnivorous plants will also help you to get rid of fruit flies. These plants secrete the sweet scent that attracts fruit flies and other insects. Once they have ap-proached the plant, the plant strikes and eats the insects and flies! Carnivorous plants are both practical and beautiful at the same time.
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SLEEPING POSITIONS ARE SNITCHES
hat Your Sleeping Position Reveals About You – And Your Relationship!
complicated people. Fifteen percent of people sleep this way, the second most popular sleeping position.
Does your sleeping partner always sleep touching your shoulder at night? Do you wake up in his arms in the morning? What does it mean when you always sleep with your back to your lover? We’ll tell you what your sleeping position says about you and your relationship. There are three main positions we sleep in: on the back, front and side. These positions can be divided into six categories, which say something about your character. This is because whilst awake we control difficult positions, your sleeping position will be freely chosen by the body.
Melancholic Position Ten percent of people sleep on their side and stretched out their arms from them. If you’re one of these, you’re open-minded and often a valuable friend, but you can also be cynical and stubborn if anything goes against the grain. Making decisions is not really your biggest strength.
Embryo Position You prefer sleeping on the side, like a foetus in the womb. This is one of the most common sleeping positions: nearly half of people prefer sleeping this way, especially women. If you sleep this way, you are very understanding towards your fellow man, but also a little shy. Rolling up the body is a sign of emotion, and the ability to have strong relationships. Tree Trunk Position Here you laterally lie with your arms and legs stretched down. This kind of sleeping position often defines sociable and un-
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Soldiers Position You are lying on your back and your legs are open to shoulder width. Your hands are usually next to the body. You are pretty reserved and introverted, despite that you are not that kind of a person, who likes to show much emotion. Yet your family and friends have a great importance to you. You absolutely know how to get your priorities straight, because you know how to focus on what is important in life. Freefall You’re the typical stomach sleeper, if you turn your head to the side and put your hands on or under the pillow. You have a more complex character, you live an intense lifestyle and especially appreciate your personal freedom. You may need to rethink whether you are able to take criticism?
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Star Position You sleep on your back and have your arms on your pillow. If you belong to this category, you most likely are a perfect listener and are therefore appreciated by anyone who is surrounding you. You also probably are quite extroverted and enjoy being the center of attention.
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What About Sharing The Bed? Well, now you know how to decrypt characteristics by people’s sleeping position. But, what about lying in bed next to your partner? Can common sleeping positions of you two tell a lot about the state of your relationship? Yes, they sure can! Therefore, we’ll let you know what the five most popular positions are: Back to Back Many couples sleep turned away from one another, but still touching each other on the back, the butt or even the feet. This symbolizes a familiar and intimate relationship in which everyone respects the freedom of the other. This is a good foundation for a long lasting relationship. Spoon: Man Behind The man embracing his partner in front of him, while both close to each other are on the same page. This expresses the need for security on the part of the woman, and the man is willing to fill
this protective function. This sure is a tender relationship! Since even while being asleep both don’t want to let lose sight of each other. Spoon: Woman Behind This position often is a sign of being in a relationship with a more sensitive type of a man, since the man is leaving the active part to his partner. This can signify a very deep relationship. However, unfortunately it’s also possible that he pretty much emotionally distanced himself from you, but doesn’t want to admit it. Holding Hands Knotting body parts of couples is a sign of a healthy well-functioning relationship. This is more common among young lovers. No Physical Contact This position usually is resulting out of an argument or even indicates a slowly but surely distancing couple. On the contrary it can also be nothing negative and simply mean, that both are independent and enjoy their freedom a bit more than others. This often happens to happen in long term relationships.
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5 Stories of Success
Justin Bieber Did you know that Usher discovered the Canadian singer on YouTube? Justin’s mother filmed his son while singing and dancing and uploaded his videos afterwards on this platform. In 2008 he signed his record deal at Usher’s record label and his story of success began! One catchy tone after the other kept hitting several radio stations internationally! By now not only teenage girls belong to his fans, but also grown ups became believers!
Thanks to Social Media Many stars only became really famous thanks to social media channels, such as Instagram or YouTube. But they did not only become famous but also entrepreneurs who make a mint of money with their business.
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Huda Kattan The Hollywood trained celebrity makeup artist started her blog in 2010 and turned herself into a businesswoman. With more than 13 million followers on Instagram she became a top influencer on this platform. She already brought her own makeup line Huda Beauty to market.
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The French was big in business even before he became a social media star through Vine and Snapchat. When he was 19 years old he decided to leave business school to start his own businesses in China – doing that he became quite successful! To get started in the software industry his next destination was Toronto. In the meantime he started making videos on Vine. What began as a hobby turned out to become a huge success! With his video “Don’t be Afraid of Love” he even made it to The Ellen DeGeneres Show. After he reached 7 million followers he also started with Snapchat. These days he earns around 25.000 $ for one sponsored video on Vine and 35.000 $ for each snap. Seems like he has the ability to turn everything he touches into gold!
AJOURE / LIFESTYLE Chiara Ferragni The Italian fashionista is the most successful blogger. Her career started in 2009 when she founded her own blog “The Blonde Salad”. After the blog was greatly appreciated by many Chiara started to upload her daily outfits on Flickr. Then she realized that it would be about time to have an own platform. She didn’t stay a simple blogger, though: she also became a successful businesswoman. She now has her own label, where she designs shoes, backpacks and phone cases. Further she worked with numerous big designers and brands and won many blogger awards. She even had her business model presented as a case study at Harvard University. In 2015 she made it to the Forbes list “30 under 30”. She has over 5,8 millions of followers on Instagram and reaches more than 1,2 millions on Facebook. So you think this cannot get any better? Let’s get surprised: she earns around 10 million $ per year!
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Jessica Vasquez With the platform Vine she turned into a star over night! But that wasn’t it – she also became super rich! 3,5 millions follow her channel “Jessi Smiles”. Watch out: within six seconds of a video she gets paid around 35,000 $ from the platform.
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We expose what it really is that turns on men and makes them go crazy about you. Further we wanted to know what the rumors about men with beard are actually about. We also are going to show you, how to figure out whether your vacay acquaintance is going to be something serious or just remain a simple flirt! And talking about relationships, you need to know 10 things to figure out if you have already gotten over your ex-boyfriend or not. Further, have you ever thought about having an affair? If so we are going to let you know the pros and cons about it!
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DATING MEN WITH BEARD – YES OR NO?
There’s a „Beard Boom“ right now: more and more men are choosing facial hair. And with the increasing number of beards, there’s also increasing prejudice against these glorious chins. This raises the question of whether women can engage with such men with confidence. Can you date a man with a beard or not?
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BOREDOM: DEATH FOR RELATIONSHIPS If one partner is boring and lacks passion in a relationship, then it will not last for long. Think how you already feel about your boring next-door neighbor, clean-shaven and with close-cropped hair. You could easily put another man in his place without it making a noticeable difference. Individuality and unique differences make a partner more interesting, and can be the basis for a long-term relationship. If a man has a beard, it shows that he has something different to offer you. And by the way: facial hair not only makes a man seem more mature, but also more intriguing. That makes it even more attractive. Might a date with a bearded guy not be the worst idea after all?
SURVEY CONSIDERS MEN WITH BEARDS What was previously mere theoretical philosophizing has been shown by British online portal „Independent.co.uk“. It interviewed 2,000 men between the ages of 15 and 50 on various subjects. The results showed, that bearded men were not seen as suitable for casual dating. CHEATERS According to the survey, around one in five clean-shaven men cheat. Even that is bad enough – but it contrasts with the 67% of bearded men, who apparently cheat on their partners, a figure exceeding all fears. Can it be true? It may make you think twice about asking the next beard-wearer for his phone number. FIGHTERS Bearded men were also more aggressive. Almost half fought regularly and had other aggressive thoughts. A quarrelsome partner? He certainly is not the type to have a romantic dinner with.
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THIEVES Around 40% of bearded men were also thieves – had stolen something at least once in their lives. Nobody wants to have a thief in his or her home. This study represents a major problem for the committed beardwearer. The survey says that women will turn their backs on him. But could it be that the bearded men, who responded were simply more honest than the clean-shaven ones? Although more than 60% of women find beards unattractive, honesty and an ability to recognize their own mistakes may be more important in men than the unfounded fear that beards are unhygienic. The following factors could outweigh the poll‘s findings and let you open your heart for bearded men again.
FUN IN BED Those hairs on his cheek have another advantage, if they keep on crackling after a cozy evening together. Of course, this isn’t quite so big a plus when it comes to scratchy, unkempt beards. But when an evening gets a little more intimate, a little tickling never harmed anyone! TRUSTWORTHINESS The survey may claim otherwise, but a beard is actually a sign of a trustworthy man. A beard doesn‘t just appear out of his face in its entire splendor. It needs patience, grooming and careful maintenance. So a beard doesn’t represent cheating, but stability – a good reason to date such a man. HEALTH It has even been scientifically proven that beards make men healthier. The hair protects their skin from exposure to the sun and keeps it tender and soft. A man who keeps his beard neat rather than scratchy is good for your health as well as his. SELF-CONFIDENCE A bearded man is confident in his appearance, something that shouldn’t be spoiled. That doesn‘t mean that he’s a guy who wants you only to make himself feel better. No, he can make his evening more fun while you can be sure that sparks will fly right away. Shy men may eventually be quite demanding in a relationship. A SOFT HEART This rule of thumb still holds true: the harder the shell, the softer the core. The perfect combination, after all, is a man who isn’t annoyingly close – especially on a first date. If he does take a really sensitive approach, it can be that he is simply treating the date as a show, with you as his assistant. A sobering experience! CONCLUSION Although there are many prejudices associated with bearded men, get over your concerns and be confident in dating one. You have more to offer than someone seeing the survey and going purely on first impressions might like to believe.
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20 FUN WAYS TO SPICE UP
YOUR SEX LIFE What is a woman to do to turn him on? How can you drive him crazy over you physically and mentally? Nothing simpler than that! You show up plain naked with pizza and a beer in you hands! Just kidding though. This joke had more than a three-day stubble! It’s easy, but not that easy! Your sex life plays a huge role in the success of your relationship. If things aren’t working underneath the sheets, then it’s likely to have
a negative knock-on effect in all other areas of your life. Simply put, a healthy sex life is essential for a happy relationship. If you’re not having fun in bed anymore you need to react immediately! There are several simple and effective things you can do to spice things up a bit. We reveal 20 ways you can bring more fun and pleasure back into your bedroom:
1 ◆ ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE SEDUCED! Men are hunters and fighters, and they love to have a challenge. Don’t give yourself up to easy, instead include foreplay and give them the time to seduce you.
2 ◆ BE SPONTANEOUS! A little spontaneity goes a long way. Don’t just stick to having sex before you go to bed... Mix and match things up a little. Morning sex is always fun, or you may even want to come on to him in the middle of the day. Surprises are sexy.
3 ◆ TRY OUT SOME DIRTY TALK! Some men are really turned on by women talking dirty. Try talking dirty before, while or even after you’re having sex, and it will help to mix things up a bit.
4 ◆ TELL HIM YOUR SEXUAL FANTASIES! Because men really like to talk about sex, and they really love to hear your sexual fantasies, too. While you shouldn’t go overboard, a few simple sexual fantasies will help to turn him on, and let him know that you trust him.
5 ◆ ALLOW YOURSELF TO HAVE SEX IN UNUSUAL PLACES! Sex in the car, in the parking lot, on a plane or in the elevator; try out new and unusual places to have sex to really turn your partner on.
6 ◆ TRY IT ONCE, PHONE SEX! Why not have hot, sexually charged conversations with him on the phone? Or, if you want to take it a step further, you can even try video sex via Skype or Facetime!
7 ◆ BE LOUD DURING SEX! Men love it when you loud moan during sex. It lets them know that you are enjoying it, and that you are in the moment.
8 ◆ WHISPER OR SCREAM HIS NAME DURING ORGASM! If you whisper his name in your peak it sure will be a big turn on, and will let him know that he is the only one for you.
9 ◆ PRACTICE THE ART OF BLOWJOBS! Men love blowjobs, no question, and if you regularly do him the favor, he will be very grateful. A great blowjob is a good lead up to passionate sex.
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10 ◆ MASTURBATE IN FRONT OF HIM! Men love to watch women play with themselves. If you’re not the shy and introverted type, then try this out when you are next in bed.
11 ◆ WEAR SEXY UNDERWEAR! It sounds admittedly somewhat clichéd, but sexy underwear is a bit hit with most men. Try out the new harness style lingerie for an extra passionate time under the sheets.
12 ◆ WEAR HIGH-HEELED SHOES! Even though they may be uncomfortable, it can be really kinky to keep your high-heeled shoes on, when you are making love.
13 ◆ PRAISE HIM FOR HIS PERFORMANCE IN BED! It might sound ridiculous, but a praise for his sexual prowess will make any man not only happy, but also inspire him to make you climax too.
14 ◆ TRY ROLE-PLAYS! As a sexy nurse, who administered to her patient a very special therapy, or as a strict teacher, who punished her students, role-plays provide a fun new way to add passion into your sex life.
15 ◆ TRY A THREESOME! Okay, so this option is not for everyone, and you must be very trusting to be able to go through with it. But a threesome could really light up your sex life, and keep your partner happy.
16 ◆ BE EXPERIMENTAL AND OPEN TO NEW IDEAS! Good sex lives are all about variety and trust. Don‘t be afraid to try new things together and talk about what you like.
17 ◆ USE SEX TOYS! Toys like dildos and vibrators will really help to add a new dimension to your sex life. They can be used as tools during foreplay, to lead up to the main event.
18 ◆ ALLOW YOURSELF TO TRY DIFFERENT POSITIONS! Bored of just staying in the missionary position? There are an infinite variety of positions that will make your sex life more interesting. Grab a copy of the Kama Sutra for some fun new ideas.
19 ◆ SWITCH UP THE PACE! Good lovemaking goes from being gentle and soft, to hard and rough and back again. When you mix up the pace, your partner will be much more turned on, as they won’t know what’s coming next.
20 ◆ SAY OPENLY WHAT YOU LIKE! Tell your man openly what you like and what you want in bed. He is guaranteed to make every effort to fulfill your desires.
You don’t need to do all of these things at once. Instead, pick out five things that you like the idea of, and then slowly introduce them into your sex life. You’ll be surprised at just how much of a difference they can make to your lovemaking. Enjoy!
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It’s all about finding a middle ground. Not everyone is cut out to having a solid relationship, but most people feel the need for intimacy and sex. Engaging in casual affairs can be an effective workaround to this dilemma, although it’s not the ideal solution for everyone. If you’re considering going down this road, you should carefully weigh in the pros and cons of this type of arrangement. This article will provide you with good perspective on both.
The gist of it: for anyone who wants to experiment with having casual affairs or uncommitted sexual encounters, honesty should be a key concern. You should make your intentions clear to your partner and make sure their intentions are aligned with your own before acting out your passion.
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Could Simple Affairs Be an Alternative to Complex Relationships?
AJOURE / LOVE & RELATIONSHIP POTENTIAL DOWNSIDES OF CASUAL AFFAIRS
ADVANTAGES OF HAVING CASUAL AFFAIRS 1 – Increasing self-esteem: for anyone who wants to have sexual relationships for its own sake, the experience can provide a solid boost of self-esteem. The feeling of being desired and sought after can be very exciting and uplifting and convey a positive reinforcement that goes beyond the feeling ecstasy of sex. 2 – Enjoyable sex life: casual affairs can be a great way to abstain from the complexities of a long-term relationship while enjoying the satisfaction of an active sex life. Truth of the matter is that everyone – men and women alike – experience sexual cravings that can be satisfied in a mutually consensual, although brief connection. Enjoying this type of uncommitted sex can also be liberating and help you experience the carnal sensations freely and playfully, without the kind of pressure or psychological concerns which are often prevalent in steady relationships. In short, casual sex removes the complexities from sexual encounters, focusing only on the fun and enjoyment. 3 – Spice up your life: having an affair can be a great way to mix up your routine and even break out from a creative rut. It can make your life more exciting and tasty, just like when
adding a little spice to your food. It’s also a great way to have new experiences, that help you grow as a person and better understand yourself.
1 – Feeling of guilt: whether we recognize it or not, most of us come from a monogamous culture that instills certain values and behaviors as being the norm, 4 – Avoid relationship with everything else being stress: frowned upon. As such, many being part of a healthy romantic people have trouble separatrelationship is an amazing ex- ing the romantic from the perience, but in the real world sexual aspects, which can transmany relationships are not late in having unexpected feelreally that healthy – but rather ings of guilt. a persistent source of stress and frustrations, that simply do not 2 – Fear of repercussions: make up for the long-running if you’re having an affair on the emotional support. For any- side of a steady relationship, one caught up in such situations, you may naturally start growing casual affairs can be a great out- worries, that your secret may let for anyone looking to clear spill out and back-fire on you. out drama from their normal In this case, the emotional presschedule and just focus on en- sure can often overcome the exjoying their life. citement of an affair, making it somewhat pointless. 5 – Freedom and flexibility: as opposed to being in a seri- 3 – Money problems: ous relationship where so many this isn’t immediately obvious, rules and courtesies are an ab- but having an affair can be an exsolute requirement for long-runn- pensive predicament. Depending success, affairs are all about ing on the specific arrangeplayful cooperation. Which ment and situation, it can inmeans that things can end as volve spending money moving suddenly as they began, without around, booking hotels, getting the involved parties having to little presents, snacks, meals experience any hurt and frust- and drinks. When you factor in ration from having their expect- all the expenses, you may realations compromised. A casual ize, that having a secret affair affair lets you preserve a degree can be a little heavy on the of freedom and flexibility that is wallet. just not possible with a steady relationship, which is by definition a delicate balancing act.
4 – Hooking up with idiots: while on a steady relationship you have time to get to know the person you’re connecting with, the essence of casual hook-ups dispenses with the formalities. While this is often a good thing, it can also make you likelier to engage in a sexual relationship with a person that may turn out to be idiot, perverted or outright problematic. 5 – Crossing the love line: one of the most common problems in a casual affair is, when one of the „partners in crime“ accidentally crosses that one line, that separates „playful“ from „romantic“. In short, when one of the people having an affair falls in love with the other and starts wishing for a steadier connection… this could lead to a series of emotional issues and drama. Casual affairs can be fun! The basic concept involves leaping before thinking much, which can make for a really liberating and pleasurable experience. However, you will be wise to reflect a little on the points raised in this article before deciding, if casual hook-ups are something that would suit you just right. The good news? Just thinking of having an affair can be an exciting experience on its own.
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Ten Signs, That You’re Finally Over Your Ex
Splitting up sucks. Your whole life changes: all of a sudden you have to cope with being apart from your ex. Whether this is a change for the better or worse depends on what your relationship was like. One thing is certain for all break-ups, though: it’s rough at first, but time is a great healer. Here are 10 signs, which should let you know you’re finally over your ex:
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1. He’s out of your head You remember that feeling, right? No matter how you were feeling, what you were doing, somehow he was creeping into your thoughts again. The sun is shining: you reminisce over the outdoor activities you enjoyed together. It’s raining: you think back to those cuddly, cosy moments. Whatever you were doing, wherever you were, he was somehow along for the ride as well. But have you noticed lately that he’s popping up less and less in your thoughts? Maybe entire days or even weeks, can pass without giving him a second thought.
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Fab! You’ve moved out of the past and have your feet firmly rooted in the present, without your ex.
4. You can enjoy chick flicks and love songs again Horror films instead of romance, heavy metal instead of ballads – in the raw period after your break up, you probably avoided everything associated with love, intimacy and happiness.
7. You can be around sentimental items again A photo of you together, the shell from the beach the first time you both went away, a concert ticket, the bracelets… there’s an awful lot in your home, that reminds you of him.
But now you realize, that you’re getting into these films and songs again!
But these things don’t make you feel sad any more. They don’t remind you of love and heartbreak, but just of a person you once HAD happy times with.
5. You’ve stopped trying to “accidentally” bump into him Right after you parted ways, your daily routine probably looked something a bit like this: – Get up. – Make yourself look as gorgeous as humanly possible. – Head off to work, but go via his favorite coffee shop. – Spend the whole working day thinking about him. – Go out for lunch, where you “just so happen” to end up at his favorite bistro. – Finish up at work, still obsessing over him. – Make your way home, but go “the scenic way”, i.e. the route which crosses over with his commute. – Let your hair down in the evening with a few mates in the pub. It’s his favorite bar, but that’s totally a coincidence. – Go home. Just nip over to his street to glance at his flat first. – Sleep.
8. Being apart doesn’t hurt any more Gone is the feeling that you’ll never experience happiness again. You will be and you know it. And if you’re really honest with yourself, you should probably admit, that you’re happier now than you ever were in the relationship with your ex. 9. You’ve stopped begging for second chances to be together Night after night you lay in bed, imagining how you might fall back into each other’s arms. Thinking that it’s all just been a huge misunderstanding and of course he still loves you and he always will and that you have a long, happy future together.
2. You’ve stopped internet-stalking him For a long time, his Facebook profile and Instagram page were your most visited sites. Something inside you wanted to see if he had new pictures, what he had That’s all over. You’ve thrown out those been up to, or, yep – even if he had a new rose tinted glasses and you know, that woman in his life. Long evenings would there are no second chances in life. be spent scouring his and his mates’ profiles for any clues about what he’s driving Exhausting. But now your day runs 10. You’re ready to meet new peothese days. normally: no more detours and you ple spend time where YOU want to, not just He’s no longer ‘The One’. Actually, he Nowadays, these profile drop-ins are his favorite haunts. Why? Because you’re never was. And if you look around yourrare, and you couldn’t care less whether just not bothered, whether you see him self, there are better looking, more inhe’s posting updates about his boring life. or not. telligent, more hilarious and simply better suited-to-you men out there! 3. You can see happy couples 6. You start to forget… – without bursting into tears You can never, ever forget the way he And hey, the good news is, now you It used to hurt whenever you saw couples smiled at you as he held your hand; you want to meet them! Who knows, mayin love. Each time, it made you think that could never forget his favorite films; you be the next one will be your Mr. Right. everyone has found love except you. could never forget all the wonderful Anything is possible and you’ve finally things you experienced together. realized it. And you’re not scared of startBut if this all sounds correct in the past ing a new relationship…Why would tense, then you’re on your way to being But do you remember the time when he… you? The only way is up! over him. whoops! You forgot!
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Holiday Romance or Love ?
He even starts a conversation with you. You get to talk with each other for a while, go out for dinner and even spend the evening together. The evening turns into nights, days and weeks. You simply are in seventh heaven and everything you guys do is so easy going because… Well, Why is It That Easy? How come falling in love while you are on vacation is way easier? Is it a special ingredient the barkeeper is using or is it because of the constantly shining sun that affects our hormones?
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Yes, to Some Extent Of course having the beach, the sun and the heat around you, is playing a big role! You can break out of the daily routine you unconsciously fell into. Happiness hormones constantly keep boosting our mood! This elevated mood affects our aura and makes us more attractive to others. At the same time we open up, are more sociable and communicative. A beach holiday usually comes along with being surrounded by foreign cultures and their different kinds of people, which also evolves an excitement inside of us! Especially Mediterranean’s or southern countries’ passion in general is something very appealing to us. The bigger the distance to where we actually live at, the less we care about high standards according our partners. The man of your dream is a decade older than you are? Oh well, you will spend the next two
weeks with him, not the rest of your life! That blond sunny boy with an astral body is precisely as big as you are – without high heels? Oh well, guess you will survive not wearing high heels for the next two weeks. As we start to lower our standards we also start overcoming our inhibitions! Usually we don’t travel with our parents, colleagues or neighbors, so we don’t have to explain ourselves to anybody. We probably wont even see the people we get to know on our vacation ever again! So that is the reason why it’s way easier for us to do certain things on vacation. And honestly now, who wouldn’t be flattered by nice compliments and special attention? Vacation Made You Fall In Love? Rule of a thumb: in case you get to know someone during your vacation you shouldn’t take him too serious.
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Lets just imagine it’s summer. You are at the beach enjoying the heat of the sun giving you that unique summery smell and you are having a drink in your hands. And then out of a sudden there he is, that one kind of a man that gives you chills even if it’s 35°C/95°F outside!
AJOURE / LOVE & RELATIONSHIP Enjoy the time you have together, the butterflies in your stomach, to stay on cloud nine – but always keep in mind, sooner or later you guys are going to separate and each one of you is going to catch different flights back to different homes. If you have already passed that line and seriously fell in love with that man, then take the time to get to know him better. Often we realize that it actually wasn’t that much of love, but a simple crush.
your life as before. Coming back home from vacation and hiding yourself reminiscing at home doesn’t take you anywhere; it only frustrates you even more. You need to go out and have a good time with friends. You need to delete all the photos you took with your vacation dalliance immediately. In case you have changed numbers or added each other on Facebook you need to delete his number and erase him from your friends list! Constant stalking of your unlucky crush isn’t quite supportive to get over him!
How Come it’s Short-Lived? One reason is the large physical distance. Most of the time one of the two starts to linger about keeping in touch.
It takes a lot for the sake of the new partner to leave behind his or her home, job, family and friends. Obviously long-distance relationships are not a permanent solution, but only a temporal bridge to check the quality of the relationship. It doesn’t take Out of Two, Only One is Serious long to recognize the weaknesses of the Vacay Fling – Funny or Serious? partner or the difficulties that suddenly It may happen that you you enjoy spending occur due to their different culture or some time with someone you find attractive, One cannot see into another person. Words religion. but that’s about it, there is nothing more can easily be lies and promises can easily Situations change and you get back into you want to get out of it. That’s when you be broken. Nevertheless there are hints for daily workdays, that are not that relaxing need to be honest and let him know about you to figure out what that person’s hidden anymore and that can also lead you to realyou not wanting him to be more than nice agenda actually is! ize, that real life with your vacay fling isn’t temporary company. Raising hopes and as easy as laying at the beach with him. giving him false attention are going to Your fling not telling you much about his motivate him for more. Don’t tell him your personal private life is a sign that he likes Logically looking at something like that, exact hotel information and don’t change to keep a lot of things to hisself or even there is a lot that speaks against it – it is contacts. To prevent unpleasant situations keep secrets. Maybe he even has a girlfriend not impossible to overcome these obstacles at the end of your vacay, you should keep waiting on him at home and she obviously and to spend the rest of your life with your the date of departure to yourself. isn’t supposed to know anything about vocational dalliance, though. Besides has you. Him not showing much of interest to love ever had anything to do with logical As painful as it may be, but unfortunately change numbers or anything else to keep in actions? it can also lead to the opposite: you fell in touch is also pretty self-explanatory. But in love, but he didn’t. In case he doesn’t recase your vacation dalliance is revealing a ciprocate your feelings you lot about his life back home, he most likely need to keep living wants to keep in touch with you.
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Barbecues are a part of summer! But they mostly are the reason why we keep gaining weight as well, that’s why we are going to show how to have a healthy barbecue and enjoy a good time with friends and family without getting a bad conscience. Despite, summertime is also best known for its beach vacations, which make it hard for us to keep working out and stay fit. These days are long gone, though! In this issue you can find easy workouts specialized for the beachside!
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TURN THE GRILL ON! Summertime is BBQ season! There is no weekend without an invitation to a BBQ party of your friends. Whether it’s in the park, in the garden or on the balcony – broiling belongs to summer just as hot chocolate to the winter months. But who thinks of fatty meat, toasts and sauces rich in calories is totally wrong. If you take care of what you eat or if you are on a diet you don’t have to reject the invitation – because there is a healthy way to grill your food. We show you how: Alternatives to Sausages Fish is not only a great alternative to meat it’s also very healthy. Especially sea wolf and gilthead are easy to grill, because they don’t fall apart so easily. Little tip: there are special barbeque tongs for fish, but you can skew them also on a spit of wood. Chicken skewers are also a great alternative to sausages or steak. Skew them together with vegetables on a spit of wood for a delicious snack. Apropos skewers: for even more variety you can skew mini mozzarella balls together with cherry tomatoes and Serrano ham. Ready is the finger food off the grill!
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Grilled Vegetables
Self Made Ketchup
Actually any vegetable can be grilled. When you don’t like to put it directly on the roast you can form a little bowl out of aluminum foil, cut the vegetables into pieces and put it together on the grill. So that not all nutrients get lost, you should cook the vegetables with low temperature. Further it’s to recommend to butter or to grease the vegetables so it doesn’t get black too fast. Especially corn cobs, zucchinis, eggplants, peppers, stuffed champignons or sheep`s milk cheese with tomatoes are perfect for a BBQ. Veggie skewers are still classics!
Premade ketchup contains too much sugar. When you want a healthy BBQ dinner you should make your own ketchup. Recipe: ◆ 650 g tomatoes ◆ 150 g red onions ◆ 3 garlic cloves ◆ 100 ml red wine vinegar ◆ 50 g cane sugar ◆ 1 cinnamon stick ◆ 2 star anise ◆ 5 allspice corns ◆ 2 tsp. cornstarch ◆ 1 dried chili Wash the tomatoes and cut off their stems. Mash them together with the peeled garlic and onions. You can do that with a Cuisinart or a hand-held blender. After this step you put the
puree in a pan or in a pot to refine it with the spices and you bring it to boil. Then you boil it down with low temperature for 35 minutes. Don’t forget to stir in between! After boiling it down you stroke the puree through a fine sieve into a second pot where it gets boiled again together with the vinegar and salt for ten minutes. Also here: don’t forget to stir! In the meantime you can stir the cornstarch in cold water until it’s smooth and then put it into the ketchup. Let it stick for a moment before you let it boil down again. After this you have to put the hot ketchup into a sterile jar and close it immediately. Since the preservatives are missing in homemade ketchup it’s not durable forever. Once opened you should keep it in the fridge and consume it within two weeks.
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Recipe
What You Need: ◆ 1 big watermelon ◆ ½ honey melon ◆ 2 bottles Prosecco ◆ 1 l white wine ◆ ½ bottle Malibu ◆ 250 ml white rum ◆ 1 ½ Sprite ◆ 1 lime ◆ 5 cl lemon juice ◆ 5 tbsp. cane sugar
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First you cut off the top of the watermelon to hollow it out, but be careful, that you don’t damage the melon. Put a third of the fruit flesh into a bowl. Cut the remaining bulk into little cubes and add them to another bowl. Now you squeeze the other bulk of fruit flesh over a sieve with your hands, so that the juice runs over the watermelon cubes. Then you also cut half of the honey melon into cubes and put them to the watermelon cubes before
you douse it all with a liter of In case you want to drink it white wine. Now add half of the straight out of the waterMalibu bottle and the 250 ml melon, you are going to need white rum. Refine everything XXl straws. with cane sugar and lemon juice. Little tip: if required you can add Cut the lime into eight slices ice cubes to keep the bowl cool. and add them to the bowl But doing that your bowl will bebefore you cover it and put it in come watery; so make sure you the fridge over night. don’t add too many ice cubes. The next day you fill the content It’s better to fill a bowl with ice of the bowl into the concaved cubes and to put the watermelon watermelon until it’s half full. in – so it gets cooled from the Then add the Sprite and the outside. Prosecco until the brim – ready is your watermelon bowl!
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Sports At The Beach
Your destination for the summer vacation is the beach? Great! Far away from your home you will find relaxation on the beach while sun bathing. If you don’t want to laze around all the time you can also work out at the beach. And that’s just perfect, because your
muscles have to work extra hard to brace your body on the soft sand. We’ve got some good tips for you how to stay in shape at the beach and what you need to be aware of:
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Running: Running at the beach is a good way to relax, ▶ Side-to-Side Plank: first you go down but it’s not as easy as it seems. The soft sand in push-up position again. Your abs and offers no resistance, why you probably won’t back muscles need to be flexed. Keep your go forward and why you won’t leave much shoulders down and start walking with your distance behind you. But it’s good for your hands and feet five steps to the right and calves, this way they will get an extra work then five steps back to the left. Repeat this out! exercise for half a minute and make sure Little advice on the side: for interval work- your body remains straight whole time. outs you should run ten minutes on soft sand first and then switch to dry, lose sand for one intense minute. Weather:
In case a simple run is too boring or not enough for you, then you should try following exercises: ▶ Skater Squat: stand on your left leg, put your hands on your hips and bend your right leg a little. Now bend your left knee until the right one touches the ground. Put out your arms forward, that way you will remain in a steady position. Always keep your back straight! Then press your heel to the ground and yourself back to standing. Repeat this exercise five to ten times before you change the sides. ▶ Reptile Plank: as a starting position you go down in push-up position. Thereby you need to flex your abs, while your wrists are positioned under your shoulders. Now stretch yourself until you create a straight line of your spine. Keep flexing and guide your right knee towards your right elbow and hold it for two seconds before you go back into your starting position. Then repeat with your left part of the body. Repeat this exercise five to ten times in turns. Make sure you are constantly flexing your muscles and keeping your back straight ▶ Squat Jump: open your legs more than your hip is wide. Now squat and push your hip back while keeping your torso upright. Your weight needs to be located right over your heels. To make sure your knees can’t turn inward you need to keep them in a line with your toes. Now jump as high as you can. Land in a squat position and jump up again. You should repeat this eight to fifteen times.
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In general it’s always recommended to check up on the weather first. If you prefer running on wet sand it’s best to start at low tide or directly after the high tide. Some flood waves can become very dangerous because they befall so fast, you can’t escape anymore. Talk to local inhabitants and get some advices where it’s best for workouts. Plus: don’t forget to use sun blocker! Even on cloudy days UV lights can shine trough the clouds, so there is a high risk to get sunburn. In case the weather is very hot you need to wear a cap not only to shield your head against the sun, but also to protect your eyes! Barefoot – Yay or Nay: Feeling the soft sand under your feet sure is heavenly. But not only your feet get covered under the sand, so do shells, stones, glass splinters or even crabs – chances are high for those cancelling your plans immediately. Wearing sneakers is most likely the safest choice. In case you already struggle with tendon problems or even problems with your joints, we recommend you to wear sturdy shoes!
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Summertime is travel time! But honestly most of us keep doing the same thing each year; we keep on choosing the same kind of a break as we did last year. How about a vacation to a metropolis like Berlin, Germany? Berlin is fully stuffed with numerous hot spots that make you forget about you being in a city with millions of inhabitants, but rather at the beach as well! We also wanted to know what it is that actually distinguishes the US from Europe and put two major cities like Rome and NYC into comparison.
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ROME vs. NYC
Both cities are a must-see! But which destination is better for you and your vacation plans? Even though Rome and New York City share the same latitude they couldn’t be more different. We carefully examined both cities for you: Pros Cons ■ Culture: In Rome you can feel the unity of past and pre- ■ Parking: You won’t find a parking spot in this city – sent wherever you go to. When it comes to culture and never ever! Even if you get that lucky to actually find one, history Rome has no competition at all. You will discover chances are high your car will get damaged. so much new around every corner. ■ Its Soil: Watch out where you walk on! Especially if you ■ Romance: No doubt: Rome is romantic! The beautiful decide to wear high heels, you should pay double attention lanes ask for a hand in hand walk with your partner and where you step on because of the paving stone roads. the numerous restaurants offer an unforgettable candle light dinner in front of amazing scenery. ■ Wait: Whether at the Forum Romanum or in front of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican: Rome attracts many visitors ■ Fashion: The Italian style keeps remaining unmistakable. with the same destinations as you. If you decide to visit Get inspired, while shopping! tourist attractions you need to plan long waiting times. ■ Kitchen: Pizza, pasta, gelato and vino – what else does it ■ Language Barrier: Have you ever attended an Italian take to enjoy a delicious meal? In case your mouth is not class at a language school? Great! Because this will be a big watering already while reading these words it’s absolutely step forward to know a few more words than “ciao” and about time to go to Rome to spoil yourself and your plate “grazie”. You don’t know more than these two words? We rewith Mediterranean food. commend working on your Italian before the day of departure! Talking in English wont be that much of ■ Atmosphere: No matter where you go to, you can feel help in Rome, since Italians prefer speaking in their own the Dolce Vita lifestyle all around the place. There simply language. is something magical in the air above Rome that makes get you into a nostalgic mood and make you think of the movies from the 50s. At the latest when you stand in front of the Trevi fountain you will get reminded of famous scenes from the movie “La Dolce Vita” in your mind’s eye and you will automatically start to look around to spot paparazzi.
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NYC
Pros ■ Coolness Factor: New York City is one of the trendiest cities worldwide. That’s basically reason enough to visit NYC. Your friends will go green with envy as soon as they see your selfies of your fabulous trip. ■ Shopping: You will shop until you drop. The city has too many hip shops where you can’t do otherwise but to spend your money on fashion! It’s way too hard to resist! ■ Sightseeing: The Big Apple is sure worth seeing. From the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building to the Times Square to many museums – the city waits to get discovered by you.
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■ Nightlife: In the city that never sleeps you will get your money’s worth! New York City is one of the most famous cities to party at! Book a guide if you don’t want to miss the coolest bars and clubs in town – you won’t even stand in line to get somewhere! ■ Fun: New York City is pure vitality! There is so much to experience that you certainly can’t get bored.
Cons ■ Traffic: Being stuck in the traffic during rush hour is horrible and pretty normal in NYC! ■ Long Distances: Say goodbye to the idea of wearing high heels in Ney York City. It’s not like they pretend in ‘Sex And The City’ that you can walk in high heels all day long. To get from A to B you almost constantly have to walk long distances. ■ Good Rest: No resting in sight! This is one loud and hectic city. But that doesn’t matter, because you won’t have time to be lazy since there is so much for you to be explored. ■ Weather: In summer it’s too hot and sticky – in winter it’s too cold. Therefore it’s recommendable to visit New York City in spring or fall. As you can see: both cities have their very own advantages and disadvantages. Think about what you expect from your vacation and you will make the right choice! In the end both are absolutely unmissable!
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10 THINGS
TO DO IN BERLIN WHEN THE SUN SHINES Natives of Berlin have an old saying: „Berlin might feel like prison in winter, but it’s Disneyland for adults in summer.“ This may sound a bit tongue-in-cheek and roughly paraphrased, but it’s an appropriate characterization nonetheless, as the changing seasons in the German capital have definite effects on the prevailing mood. With its eternal grey skies and uncomfortably cold wet weather, this city on the River Spree can feel something like a Siberian penal colony during the seemingly endless winter months, but then summer explodes, often without warning, and the atmosphere changes as multitudes of residents and visitors burst forth in their summer clothes, ready to have fun. Almost every café and so called späti (late sales kiosk) immediately puts as many tables and chairs outside as it’s humanly possible, and people of all ages and nationalities crowd into the parks and green spaces to take a stroll, enjoy a barbecue, or just to relax. There‘s lots of free entertainment to be found in the trendy central districts of Friedrichshain, Mitte, Kreuzberg, Neukölln and Prenzlauer Berg, as well as further afield, with outdoor theatre performances and spontaneous open-air gigs by bands of occasionally dubious talent.
Tempelhofer Feld, Tempelhofer Damm 90, 12101 Berlin First-time visitors to Berlin often rub their eyes in amazement when they come across a surreally large open space that seems to stretch to the horizon in this otherwise densely built-up capital city. Known somewhat lyrically as Tempelhof Freedom, the park opened in spring 2010 on the site of the disused Tempelhof airport, and with a circumference of 355 hectares is the largest urban open space in the world. Open daily from sunrise to sunset, here you can walk, cycle, skate, barbecue, or simply relax and tan yourself, and there is also a small selection of cafés and bars to choose from. In addition to the main entrance on Tempelhofer Damm, the park can also be accessed from Oderstrasse, Columbiadamm and Golssener Strasse.
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Here’s our pick of Berlin’s best summertime hotspots – they’re definitely worth a visit.
AJOURE / TRAVEL Monbijou Theater With Beach Bar And Dancing, Gipsstraße 11, 10119 Berlin
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The Monbijou Theater was founded in 1994 in a nearby house occupied by members of the ensemble, originally known as the Cauldron Court Theatre. Now located in the small Monbijou Park between the Spree and Oranienburgerstrasse in Berlin’s Mitte district, the company attracts around 100,000 visitors each year to its two performance venues – the Amphitheatre and the Märchenhütte, or fairytale cottage. Rebuilt afresh every year opposite the Bode Museum, the 450-seater wooden amphitheater hosts daily open-air performances of plays by Shakespeare, Goldoni and Molière, amongst others. Also legendary are the summertime dance nights at the beach bar, which opens at the end of April and where every evening is devoted to a different style of dance.
Treptower Park, Alt-Treptow, 12435 Berlin Created between 1876 and 1888 to provide much-needed recreational space for a rapidly growing population, the 88-hectare Treptower Park in the southeastern Berlin district of Treptow-Koepenick is still a popular green space. Located on the south bank of the Spree between Puschkinallee, Bulgarische Strasse and Am Treptower Park, the park’s most striking building is the Soviet War Memorial erected in 1949, and its sunny lawns and wide paths are popular with walkers, cyclists, skateboarders and picnickers alike. The best way to reach Treptower Park is from Alt-Treptow Station on the Berlin ring road. Cruise boat excursions operate from the harbor area within the park, and the nearby ‚Island of Youth’ plays host to regular parties and concerts in the summer months.
Flohmarkt am Mauerpark, Bernauer Str. 63-64, 13355 Berlin The Mauerpark Flea Market is held every Sunday on the 11,000 square meter site of the former Todesstreifens, the so-called „death strip“ which marked the inner border between East and West Germany in the days of the German Democratic Republic. What started in 2004 as a small second-hand goods market has now grown into one of the best known and most visited tourist attractions in Prenzlauer Berg’s Pankow district, with a large number of stalls offering a range of quirky items. Summer afternoons are particularly busy as the immensely popular „Karaoke for All“ event is held here on the stage of the spacious amphitheater, so plan to visit in the morning if possible.
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AJOURE / TRAVEL CAPPUCCINO Grand Café Ku’damm beach, Koenigsallee 5B, 14193 Berlin As the name implies the CAPPUCCINO Grand Café Ku’damm beach is close to the famous Kurfürstendamm – short: Ku’damm – and offers the City West a calm anchor from the urban jungle. The location is divided in “Beach Area” and “CAPPUCCINO Grand Café Restaurant”, where, while having breakfast, lunch, aperitivo or dinner, you can enjoy the great view of the Halensee, a bathing lake. The beach is open from 10 am to 10 pm – swimming is allowed only until 8 pm – and the restaurant from 9 am to 12 midnight. Who needs a refreshment after a shopping tour on the Ku’damm or simply wants to eat delicious Italian food in a very relaxing atmosphere should go there.
Klunkerkranich, Karl-Marx-Straße 66, 12043 Berlin Considered for decades as a ghetto, Neukölln has recently become a hotspot on the international hipster scene, and since opening in 2013 the community roof garden at the Neukölln Arcaden shopping center has attracted visitors from all around the world. Named after the African crane species known for its stamina and easily accessible from the Rathaus Neukölln station, Klunkerkranich is open Wednesday to Sunday throughout the summer from 12noon until sunset. On Thursdays and Fridays, soups and snacks are available in the airy K.antine restaurant, and at weekends breakfast is served until 4pm alongside the main menu of pasta dishes, homemade antipasti, and herbed pork sausages with sauerkraut. There are always great specials on offer, too, as well as life DJs and bands for entertainment.
The RAW site on Warschauer Strasse in BerlinFriedrichshain is well known for its boisterous nightlife, and it‘s probably not an accident that the owners named its latest addition – a 7,000 square meter pool-based entertainment complex – after a striking-looking waterfowl with a distinctive headdress and elaborate courtship rituals. Haubentaucher (German for „grebe“), which opened in 2015, is a concert venue with a large swimming pool as its centerpiece; there’s also a beer garden complete with hammocks, and during the summer there are gigs, parties and DJ sets almost daily. Poolside yoga classes also run at 9 am every Thursday and every other Sunday.
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Haubentaucher, Revaler Str. 99, 10245 Berlin
AJOURE / TRAVEL Café am Neuen See, Lichtensteinallee 2, 10787 Berlin At the heart of the former West Berlin, near Kurfürstendamm and the Zoo, is the Café am Neuen See. Nationally renowned as a lynchpin of Berlin’s summertime foodie culture, the café is situated among tall trees on a pleasantly cool waterfront and surrounded by the city‘s second largest park, the Tiergarten. The restaurant is open from 9am and the beer garden from 11 am, serving everything from coffee and cake to tasty meals and snacks. Especially popular with the mixed clientele are the homemade pretzels, meatloaf and crispy stone-baked pizza, and the fantastic „Barbecue with the Chef “ experience is also available to groups of four or more.
Photos: Cafe am Neuen See; Alte Börse; senorcampesino / iStock Photo
Alte Börse Marzahn, Zur Alten Börse 59, 12681 Berlin Alte Börse Marzhan lies between the Springfuhl and Friedrichsfelde-Ost train stations in the vast grounds of the former Magerviehhofs Friedrichsfelde, which from the early 1900s was a marketplace with daily livestock sales before it passed to the Soviet and East German armies after World War II. The 30,000 square meter site houses a brick-built lodge in the Gründerzeit style, which since 2013 has been home to the world-famous metalwork artists from the former Tacheles Art House. It also hosts the Czar Hagestoltz club, a brewery, a cinema, a harpsichord workshop, a yoga school and a film production company. Live bands play every Saturday evening from 7 pm and the venue is also used for exhibitions and seminars.
Teufelsberg, Teufelsseechaussee, 14055 Berlin Teufelsberg translated as ‚Devil’s Mountain‘, but Old Nick has never been seen on this 120-metre high mound of World War II rubble in Grunewald, in the southwestern district of CharlottenburgWilmersdorf. Prior to 1989, Field Station Teufelsberg was used by the British and American security services to intercept East German radio communications, but its uses these days are much more recreational. In summer, especially at weekends, there are numerous day-trippers to be seen, both on wheels and on foot. Mountain bikers and longboarders use Teufelsberg as a training ground, it being the second highest hill after the Arkenbergen in Pankow Blankenfelde and, if there is enough wind, paragliders can be seen launching from nearby Drachenberg; there is also a climbing wall managed by the German Alpine Club.
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Music, movies and events are the best way to break out of your daily routine. So this is why we want to let you know about brand new releases and upcoming events.
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R&B singer and actor no stranger to controversy, but Chris Brown has announced in recent years he has enjoyed a a 15-date European tour set to high level of career success. take place throughout May and June. Brown took to Twitter to In December last year, Brown tell his fans about the European released his seventh studio shows, which will show him album, ‚Royalty‘, named after perform in ten different his baby daughter. The birth countries including Belgium, of Royalty has had a profound Germany, France, Sweden, effect on the singer, and has Switzerland, Denmark, been a significant influence in Luxemburg, Ireland, Norway and his work and life. Holland. As well as the tour and the The One Hell of a Nite Tour recent album, Chris also has an concluded its US leg in Septem- upcoming documentary enber last year with an extensive titled ‚Welcome to my Life‘, in roster of support acts that inclu- which he opens up about the ded Kid Ink and Fetty Wap, and emotional events of his past. now the ‚Liquor‘ singer is ex- Juggling touring, supporting cited to be bringing the show to the album and the impending Europe. extra attention from the documentary’s release alongside Chris Brown‘s career began back the challenges raising a young in 2005, when he was just 16 child, will mean this is an years old. His debut single extremely busy year for the star. ‚Run It!‘ shot straight to the top of the American Billboard The One Hell of a Nite Tour chart, an honor no other male kicks off on 22 May in Frankfurt, performer had managed in ten Germany. Tickets are on sale years with their debut release. now, and further details can be Since then, Brown has faced found at Brown’s official website. many ups and downs and been
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Meghan Trainor: Thank You
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Due to be released on the 13th May 2016, singer-songwriter sensation Meghan Trainor’s new album ‚Thank You’ is set to take the charts by storm. At only 20 years of age, Trainor was introduced to the world when she released her debut single ’All About That Bass’ in June 2014. A superbly catchy tune about body positivity, the video quickly became a YouTube sensation with millions of views across the world. The single catapulted Trainor to fame and became one of the biggest-selling singles of 2014. With several tracks on her first album ‘Title’ becoming multiplatinum hits, including ‚Lips are Movin’ and ‚Dear Future Husband’, it came as no surprise that the album reached number one in several countries and set the stage for Trainor becoming one of the most talked-about pop stars in the world.
hop sound much like a Darkchild remix of the 90s, ‘NO’ is a seriously addictive song that is both feisty and fun and was released just weeks after Trainor received a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. Already a massive hit, ‘NO’ gives her fans exactly what they wanted: a powerful voice mixed with a funky hip-hop beat from a talented songwriter.
‘Thank You’, executive-produced by Ricky Reed from Wallpaper., is Trainor’s eagerly-awaited second album and with tracks like ‘NO’ and soon-to-be-released ‘Watch Me Do’, it is definitely set to be one of the biggest albums of 2016. The deluxe edition includes ‘Mom’, a song that features a cameo from her mother, Kelli Trainor, which adds a touch of sentimentality to the album that is sure to please her fans. Another of the album‘s singles, this one titled Her first single from her new album has already caught ‘Thank You’, features American duo R. City and is dedicatworldwide attention and gives her massive fan base a ed to Trainor’s fans as a way of thanking them for their taste of something fresh and funky. With a strong hip- support over the last two years.
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THE MOVIE TIPS FOR JUNE
Independence Day: Resurgence He did it again! Roland Emmerich, well known for his disaster movies, created a brand new version of an approaching end of the world again. The story is based on the nations of Earth collaborating on a huge project to protect the planet from an alien invasion. After two decades of a very successful science-fiction movie, we are excited to watch part two of how the world is going to be rescued again. Our world is up to a few brave men and women! David Levinson (Jeff Goldblum) and Dylan Hiller (Jessie Usher) are ready to fight and fend off the alien threat! June 24th, 2016
Me Before You
June 3rd 2016
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Jojo Moyes’ eponymous novel, Me Before You became an international bestseller. Now this romantic drama has come to the big screen. Lou Clark (Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones) gets to know rich businessman Will Traynor (Sam Claflin). A paraplegic confined to a wheelchair, Traynor has lost his will to live. But a very special friendship develops between Will and Lou. Strong emotions and moving visuals are probably the best reasons to go to the cinema – but don’t forget to take some tissues!
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Central Intelligence A true summer blockbuster needs both a „little Hart“ and a „big Johnson“. That, at least, is what the creators of Central Intelligence must have thought, since they’ve brought in US comedy star Kevin Hart and wrestling hero Dwayne „The Rock“ Johnson to star in this action comedy. In it, Bob (Dwayne Johnson), once a bullied loner, has become the CIA’s top spy. When he meets his old schoolmate Calvin (Kevin Hart), once a heartthrob but now a hen-pecked husband, both of them are propelled into an adventure full of action and intrigue. Masses of action, loads of gags and a charismatic leading man! June 17th 2016
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The Nice Guys In The Nice Guys, Gladiator star Russell Crowe and Hollywood hunk Ryan Gosling become involved in a murder case in the Seventies porn industry. Neither of them believes that a former erotic actress committed suicide and they quickly find themselves entangled in a massive conspiracy. Directed by Shane Black, who recently stormed the box office with Iron Man 3. If you‘re looking for an exciting thriller, whose two main characters have both been voted „Sexiest Man Alive“, you should see this thoughtful film on the big screen. May 20th 2016 116 min
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