Her anti-aging beauty line must be working a treat! Vanessa Williams is flawless at 49 as she steps out completely make-up free

She developed her own beauty line last year.
And it appears that Vanessa Williams's products are working a treat on her visage.
Although the actress has always possessed a youthful appearance, The former Miss America looked nowhere near her 49 years as she went shopping in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Youthful: Vanessa Williams looked nowhere near her 49 years as she stepped out completely make-up free in Los Angeles over the weekend

The Ugly Betty star went completely make-up free for the outing with not a scrap of product on her face.
Vanessa accentuated her make-up free look even more by pulling her hair completely out of her face and pushing it back with a headband.
The TV star appeared to be coming from a workout as she was seen wearing clingy exercise attire, including a white zip-up top and black leggings.

Confident in her own skin: Vanessa accentuated her make-up free look even more by pulling her hair completely out of her face and pushing it back with a headband

Vanessa had then gone shopping, lugging some gift-wrap presents in a bag as she strolled around in flip-flops.
The gorgeous star launched her own beauty line last year in July.
Titled ReVitalistic, the line features five products that include an anti-aging cream, firming eye serum and a skin 'perfecting' peel.

In great shape: The TV star appeared to be coming from a workout as she was seen wearing clingy exercise attire, including a white zip-up top and black leggings

The actress told WWD at the time of the launch: 'I've decided to share my secrets'.
The range is available through QVC, the shopping network.

Red-carpet look: Vanessa attended one of the many Super Bowl parties last week in New Orleans

The star, who last attracted headlines after penning the autobiography You've Got No Idea with her mother, said he had long hoped to release a skincare line.
It had been in the works for 'years'.
'Living in the moment is something I always strive to do, hectic schedule or not,' she explained. 'So, when the parts were put in motion to launch this skincare line, I knew it was something I wanted to accomplish.'
She claimed that she had been very hands-on during the line's creation.
She plucked ingredients that she had grown familiar with and incorporated them into a formula with the help of many skincare experts.
'These are the greatest hits that have worked for me as I've aged,' she said. 'I've taken proven skin care concepts and improved them. I am involved in every aspect of it, from the name, the color palette of the packing, the logo and the ingredients.
'It has been a labor of love and I have loved working on it for years until I knew it was perfect.'
The collection even has a predicted star seller - the Re-Start Skin Serum.
Each of the product is priced between $48 and $68.
She added that the products, some of which omit a ginger scent, can be worn as primers as well as beneath foundations.
She added: 'Texture matters to me whenever I put a product on my face so I've created rich, luxurious blends with a smooth complex giving a weightless feeling.'
Ms Williams added that she had struggled to find the right cosmetics to suit her skin.
'I've tried to age gracefully in front of the camera,' she said. 'I needed products that were effective in reversing the signs of aging, sun damage and years of travel and makeup.
'I couldn't find anything that worked for me. So I decided to create my own.'

Sterling Silver Rings: An Affordable Investment to Last A Lifetime

We’ve all seen sterling silver whether in jewelry or something else, but few of us actually know what it’s comprised of and how it’s made! So for you, here are a few interesting facts about sterling silver before we get into things like styles and uses and some specifics about sterling silver rings.

Sterling silvers are an alloy of 92% pure silver and 8% few other metals normally copper. The origination of sterling silver started because we know that fine silver are very soft to be used in any large functional objects, therefore the silver is usually alloyed with copper and aluminum to give it strength and at the same time preserving its features and beauty.  There are three possible origins for the word "sterling". Two of the words originate in 12th and 13th century from coinage, and one is generally discounted. And it could have been derived from English word “stiere” which means “strong” or “firm” or “immovable”.

Sterling silver is present in many forms but it is most commonly known as a material used to make various forms of jewelry like pendants, bracelets, etc. One of its main forms is sterling silver rings, which are always a fashion hit with today’s youths and adults alike. Its popularity is due to the fact that sterling silver jewellery is not just very beautiful and available in a variety of styles, but it is also not very expensive at all. More people choose sterling silver because of its delicate work and various designs.

One of the only disadvantages of sterling silver is that it gets darkened over time and tarnishes. This happens a lot faster if weather is humid or anywhere near beach. To keep the jewellery intact and good in condition, these conditions should be kept in mind at early stages .They should be kept in close areas or in boxes where they have no contact with such conditions. Another point to be kept in mind is that the sterling silver should be cleaned by a cloth and it should be wiped in curves and corner shapes to keep the dirt away. Even gold needs to be polished once in a while so does’ sterling silver. Many people are jewellery lovers especially women of all ages and cannot get enough of jewellery shopping. Jewellery could get old but some of its designs never go out of fashion. Sterling silver rings tend to be shiny when you by it but the sparkly touch will fade away as time passes. The care for the jewellery should be started as soon as it is being bought by keeping it in a safe box and keeping it clean.

By taking the time to choose sterling silver rings in timeless and classic styles and also to clean them and care for them properly, you are pretty much guaranteed a ring that will last you beyond your life time. What a great value for such a small investment! Not only do you get an exquisite piece of jewellery but you also get something that could very well prove to be a family heirloom!

Meet baby Milan! Shakira ask for donations to Unicef as she shares heart-warming first picture of Gerard Pique kissing their son

The first photo of a celebrity baby can command multi-million dollar payouts.
But Shakira shunned a big money deal and instead asked fans to donate to Unicef as she released a heart-warming picture of her newborn son cradled in his father's arms.
The Colombian singer shared the image on WhoSay showing week-old Milan sleeping in his striped bodysuit as he is gently kissed by besotted footballer Gerard Pique.

Welcome to the world! The very first picture of Shakira's newborn Milan shows him cradled by his father Gerard Pique; the couple have asked for donations to Unicef in his name

Children's charity Unicef is accepting donations in Milan's name from fans of the couple.
'We hope that, in his name, other less privileged children in the world can have their basic needs covered through gifts and donations,' the couple explained.
'Thank you for sharing this unforgettable moment with us.'
The new family are currently bonding at home in Barcelona.
Shakira's mother Nidia told reporters that the 35-year-old had 'become very emotional and the tears flowed' when she welcomed the 6lbs 6oz baby into the world.

Glowing star: Shakira looked radiant as she left the Teknon Clinic in Barcelona, Spain, with her newborn son on Sunday

Announcing the happy news on her official website, Shakira and Gerard wrote: 'We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Piqué Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain. 
'Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth.' 
The statement continued: 'The name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification...'
Since the birth, Gerard has kept fans updated about his new baby boy, excitedly tweeting a picture of Milan's first football trainers - complete with his name stitched on the side.

Sterling Silver Bracelet - A Simple Design

As anybody may have surmised from reading previous hubs, I am an artist and I love to doodle. I also love the feel and look of sterling silver. It has an elegance that really appeals to me. I have a project which may interest the novice jewelry maker. Now, you may wonder where the doodling part comes in, but as I was looking through one of my sketch books, I came across one of these swirly drawings that I frequently create. I thought wow, wouldn't these swirly lines look great translated into sterling silver!

You never know where your inspiration will come from and just from looking at that sketchbook, I think swirls were on my mind. I had recently ordered two or three feet of 18 gauge sterling wire (dead soft) which is very malleable. As luck would have it, with the order I was also sent two free textured, silver colored beads. I didn't order it with a design in mind, I just started to play. It's good to have a pair of round nose pliers right next to you. You can acquire these at any good arts and crafts store. Sooner or later you will want to swirl that wire. Don't fight your materials, go with their strengths. Eighteen gauge wire is sturdy, but it's still wire, so it's workable. I think it keeps it's shape much better than smaller gauge wires. Sterling wire is also available in half hard and hard varieties, still malleable, but a little harder to work. The more stiff the wire is, the harder it is to work, but, it will hold it's shape better than the softer grades.

That's better! Britney Spears swaps her holey leggings for Daisy Dukes on a coffee run in Beverly Hills

Binning the holey leggings from the day before (hopefully) Britney Spears stepped out in a far more fetching outfit as she made a coffee run on Thursday.
The singer showed off her toned legs in a short pair of Daisy Dukes and walking in a pair of tanned wedge sandals.
Wearing a loose white T-shirt over the top Britney looked every bit the LA girl.

That's better! Britney Spears swaps her holey leggings for Daisy Dukes on a coffee run in Beverly Hills

Make-up free. she hid her face behind a large pair of sunglasses wore her blonde hair in a messy bun.

 

As she exited the local Coffee Bean & Tea franchise, Britney carried in one hand an inced drink with whipped cream, the other, a berry compote and yoghurt, the perfect healthy afternoon snack.

During the day she also stopped by a recording studio to work on her Blackout 2.0 album.

Binned: The day before Britney had stepped out in a holey pair of leggings

Tweeting to her fans, the mother-of-two said: 'I'm at the studio recording a new song for my boys. They are going to freak out when they hear it. So excited!'
She had already released the singles (Someday) I Will Understand and My Baby, which were inspired by her experiences carrying her kids and being a young mother.
Now her latest tracks look likely to use her maternal love of Sean Preston and Jayden James as material for the next album, but Britney's not quite ready to share all the details just yet:

Pin-up: The singer showed off her toned legs in a short pair of Daisy Dukes and walking in a pair of tanned wedge sandals

'It's a surprise so keep it shhhhh and don't be grouchy. I'll fill you all in soon ;)'
But now that the 31-year old has confirmed she won't be returning to The X Factor next year, and has called of her engagement to ex-manager Jason Trawick she has more time to focus on her boys and music.
And as big changes normally come in threes - or so some people say - she could soon be making a home for her family in Las Vegas as the latest Diva to take on Sin City.

Catching flies: Britney looks shocked by something in the sky as she locks her car

Prayer Beads - Most Precious Beads Used For The Repetition Of Prayers

Prayer beads are used by various religious people and this is mainly used for the counting repetition prayers. The prayer beads are also used for the meditation purpose to bring the concentration. These prayer beads are used for used for protection purpose in case of negative energy sources. The prayer beads are used when the devotee wanted to repeat a set of slogans for a number of times. This is the earliest Christian form of prayer and the Islam people use for spiritual theme repetition. The prayer beads vary depending on different religions from 99 to 33 respectively. Generally Hindus and Buddhists use 108 beads, while others prayer beads contains 95 beads. The Sikh mala also contains 108 beads. The Hindu people generally call it as "japa mala". The prayer beads are the string used in spiritual practice for performance of mantra. These beads are made from several products which include wood, peals, or gems. Rudraksha is also one of the forms of prayer bead which includes 108 beads.

The beads some times made out of sandalwood and rose wood. The beads are generally 108; it's because of the count of 12 astrological houses by the 9 planets which gives the number. The mala contains the main bead which makes us to remind of the guru for the growth this is called guru or tassel. There are also the specific way to hold the mala, as it has to be hold between the thumb and the middle finger. As the bead is passed along the name of the god is pronounced once. This is the form of keeping our self calm and remembering god during our day to day life activities. The bodhi prayer seeds are also used for prayer and these are available in both mala form and also wrist mala form.

Buddhist makes this mala in the form of bodhi seeds, turquoise and many gemstone types, also yak bone prayer beads. The history of prayer beads falls back to 500 BC in Hinduism. There are many histories for the prayer beads to come to this century. The wrist mala have the beads ranges from 16-19 beads. There are lots of collections of prayer beads and these are available at lower price online. The mala is the Sanskrit name which means garland. The Tibetans uses the mala made out of precious stones and they use this for prayer. The purpose of the mala is just to bring out the peace and harmony from the individual and also in the environment.

Wearing Body Jewelry Is a Good Way to Show Personality

Body jewelry has become a part of the culture and heritage of different religions. Body jewelry has been known as an essential part of the clothing and appearance of the people in many regions of the world. At different parts of time through the centuries, it was also used to signify the class demarcations prevalent in society at that point of time.

Stainless Steel Body Jewelry With Blue Diamond

Body jewelry is usually for particular places on the human body. These more common places for that jewelry include tongue, labret piercing, septum, bridge, eyebrow piercing, nipple, neck, navel (or belly button), and much more. Only one's imagination restricts where one may wear such jewelry. Ear piercing and nose piercing have been particularly widespread and are well represented in historical records and among grave goods. Conversely some examples of non-piercing hand made organic body jewelry might include South Chinese bracelets, Afghani/Pakistani anklets, giant collar necklaces, color bead necklaces, African and New Guinea necklaces and Indian silver bracelets to name but a few. Also included are bangles, cuffs and armlets. That jewelry comes in many forms, shapes and sizes. As fashion trends keep changing, the various parts where you can use body jewelry and the manner in which you can use it also keeps changing.

Stainless Steel Body Jewelry With Diamond

Not all body jewelry is created equal, and there are many types of jewelry for every piercing. Knowing where to find quality jewelry, the correct terms for it, and the different materials will let you customize your piercing without breaking the bank. Today, more and more people purchase finished jewelry, jewelry beads or findings from China for their high quality and low prices. You can also find a reputable Chinese suppler for you. My friend Sophia has been taken part in jewelry making for more than 6 years. She said she never worried about the supply of goods, because she has found her reliable suppler in China-PandaHall.com, the largest China beads, findings & gems wholesale online store. She said:" Today, the amount of people who wear body jewelry become increasingly large. So body jewelry, especial the unique body jewelry, will enhance your sales. Of course, the quality of that jewelry is quite important which caused by the specialty of that jewelry from other jewelry pieces. And PandaHall's body jewelry meets all the requirements."