Step Away From The Cookies

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey, between 2005-2014 obesity in women increased by 5 percent, while men remained the same. Scientists have looked at race, ethnicity, education level and smoking practices to see if any of these explained the increase in numbers, but they found no correlation. Prevention, as always, is the main focus for this issue, but it’s also suggested that medical and public health communities build a relationship with the food and restaurant industries. Instead of promoting unhealthy foods, public health o cials would like food makers to focus on marketing healthier options. We have to start somewhere.

Fall Into Beauty

Here is a sampling of this year’s up-andcoming makeup trends and tips.

Sun-kissed Skin

Darker foundations and warmer shades of blush give the appearance of a fresh tan from the beach. The key here is to blend your makeup well enough to make your face look natural. That’s right: 365 days of a South Beach glow—and without the UV rays! Using a damp beautyblender after you’ve applied your foundation will give the finishing touch to this all-natural look. Tip: Keep the sponge damp. That way it won’t absorb any of the makeup you just applied to your face.

Pucker Up

Dark lipstick is always a fad in the fall and winter months, but this year, try layering a black lipstick with a bright red or berry. Blend it in with your finger, and you will have a dark, stained wine look. Muah!

Orange You Glad You Wore Eye Shadow?

Believe it or not, orange is really flattering on the eyes! Blending it with pinks and reds will give you that “sunset” look. Make sure to stay with colors that go well with your skin tone. If you’re lighter skinned, stick with lighter shades of orange. If your skin is darker, you can play with darker tones, such as a burnt orange.

IN THE NUDE-RAL

Let’s Get Hairy

People tend to run straight for the curling iron and hair straightener. This fall, why not stick to a more natural look? Shape your hair to work for you by cutting it in ways that will bring out your natural beauty. If you have fine or thin hair, try a short bob with some layers for that recently blow-dried look. Can you say posh? For thicker hair, we recommend long layers with tapered bangs and a middle part. The bangs will grow nicely with the layers, and a middle part will elongate your face.

Nude colored nails or even bare nails are becoming more popular. This fall, we thought we’d spice it up a bit with a matte top coat. Try shades of taupe, tan or cream.