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What keeps an abused wife in a marriage for a long time? A lot of things. But it’s mainly the kids. The cycle of domestic violence also allows for respite from the abuse.  There’s the abuse, then the pleading for forgiveness and wooing of their wives, before becoming abusive again.  Here are clues on possible wife beaters:

1. Highly romantic, sweet, and protective. Especially early on in their relationships, abusive men lavish their women gifts during courtship. This is because they see women as trophies to be won over and objects to possess, and not people to enter equal partnerships with.
2. Controlling. They tell a woman what clothes to wear, which people she can see, and where she can go. They practice a punch-card relationship their women must check in with them where they are and what they are doing all the time. They have the final say in any decision.
3. Encourage dependence. They discourage women from advancing their careers and see a woman’s financial independence as an affront to their manhood. Financial dependence is an instrument of control over women.
4. Early signs of violence.  As boyfriends, they often tap, nudge, or place their hand on their girlfriend’s shoulders during arguments. This need to lay a finger or grab a hold of their partner often foreshadow their heavy-handed ways.
5. Demands special treatment. He eats foods different from hers and has access to resources she does not.
6. Name-caller.  An abusive husband often puts down and embarrasses his wife, calling her stupid, lazy, fat, or ugly. He often does this in front of their children. He not only undermines her self-esteem, he ruins her stature among her own children as well.
7. Manipulative dad. Abusive men often dote on their children with lavish affection to get them on their side. They manipulate impressionable children into rejecting their own mother. When a wife threatens to leave, wife-beaters often hold their children hostage to keep her in her place.

What should every woman have in her arsenal of beauty supplies. Surprisingly only ten items. Yes, only ten. It may come as a shock to those beauty mavens who have jars of this and pots of that. Forget all those hair products and paraphernalia too. Stick with the necessary items and you’ll always look runway perfect.

1) Daily dose of iron. Everyone woman should either have a flat or a curling iron. Either one of these help in creating looks for work days or parties. Find one that’s right for your hair length (although you many want to change sizes if you either cut your hair or let it grown long) The best bets are ones with a tourmaline finish that won’t dry out hair.

2)Just peachy. A peach eye shadow is the perfect way to wake up your face after a rough night. Use a peachy or coral eye shadow to make not just your eyes but also your face brighter. You can also use a peachy blush on lids too to get this effect. The best ones are Southern Belle by Everyday Minerals, Sweet mineral eye shadow by elf and Golden Salmon mineral shadow by Signature Minerals. Also a good peach blush is a must. It even looks good if you’re just wearing it and some clear gloss,. Everyday Minerals has the best, try their Truly Tiger, New Car Smell or All Smiles. These are punchy corals that just make you look fresher and years younger.

3)And save some for the lips. Also a peach lipstick or gloss is a must too for those days. It brightens up the whole face as well .Use elf’s Studio line gloss in Nashville or Everyday minerals lip gloss in Siesta .These colors look good on any coloring no matter what the season. Coral lips are perfect for work. You don’t look too dramatic or washed out. Coral lipstick or gloss are also great for parties when you want to look refreshed after a long day.

4)Crank up the conditioner.

5)Tone up

 6)A good nail file. Everyone should have at least three of these around. Your best bets are the crystal glass ones. They file and shape the nails the best. without leaving any rough edges . You don’t; have to splurge on them either. Go to Sally’s or harmons to puck up a few for the home and office. Also a smaller one is good inside a evening bag just in case a nail breaks during a night out.

 7) Be strong .A nail strengthener is a big help for anyone with weak nails. It also is an aid in keeping nails unbreakable and healthy. Always have a bottle around. Some can also double as a clear nail polish so you can wear it all the time. A very good one is American Classic Gelous Nail Strengthener which acts as a protective barrier for days. Again you can buy this at any Sally or Harmon store along with chain drugstores like Rite Aid, CVS or Walgreens.

8)Go for the bronze

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10) Let in moisture. A good moisturizer is the number one product every woman (and man should have) Your face is the most exposed part of your body, subjected t o harsh winter winds and scorching summer rays. You need to treat it well. Try to get a light, easy soluble face cream that is paraben free and chock full of vitamins and essential oils. You don’t need to go to your nearest department store or make up emporium to get an over the top expensive one A drugstore brand will do the job just as well. Alba makes a very good one that is feather light yet heavy on keeping skin dewy and soft. You can try some of the other all natural creams like Say Yes To Cucumbers, Carrots and Tomatoes found in your local chain drugstore. .

 Your bath and bedrooms shouldn’t loaded up with a ton of appliances and junk. There are only ten good beauty products you ‘ll always need to get though life. You’ll look good no matter what age you are or what season you’re in or what trend is in your life right now.

. Eye liner is another must have. A light brown or grey one can add emphasis and polish to a regular work day face or a gel one can add sexiness and sophistication to a party one. Buy a few of each to expand your arsenal. Stick with the basics, such as brown, black and navy. You can expand to a sexy gunmetal, silver and bronze for holiday wear. Include a pearlized lavender,  gold, and teal ones for summer. . Bronzer is a must in every gal’s arsenal. It gives you an sun kissed look at the height of whatever season you’re in. A good mineral one is the best because it not only provides a glow but also has good for you ingredients and often SPF. Companies like Everyday Minerals and Signature Minerals have bronzers ranging from sun kissed beige to a sexy caramel so picking the exact color is easy. . Toner is one of the most important beauty products to put on your face. It’s great at night or in the morning .Any toner is also good to use before you put on makeup. It makes skin a clean, smooth canvas that foundation and blush adhere to better . Try to buy all natural ones like Alba’s These won’t have any irritants that will cause any rashes or blotches.Your hair cries out for this , especially if it has been fried by every appliance under the sun , plus the sun itself. Pantene produces an excellent array of paraben free ones that just add luster and silkiness. Also consider a spray in conditioner too after shampooing on days when you just use shampoo. Rusk has one that is designed for colored hair but it works well with untreated tresses too.

• Get a good shave. Do this by shaving while you shower: lather yourself up, and while suds are still on your skin, slowly glide the razor up against the direction of hair growth. Always use fresh blade. This will cause fewer nicks and cuts. Don’t forget to apply lotion afterwards.
• Cellulite? That orange peel skin is so stubborn it’s the last to go away even after a year of working out in the gym. Try some products that can help you get rid of this weeks before you don that swimsuit.
• get a nice pedicure. You’ll be out in sandals and flip-flops most of the time, and the last thing you want your tootsies to look like is freshly unearthed ginger.
• Pimples on your back should be zapped immediately. Use soaps that can remove these and locally apply benzoyl peroxide on zits to dry them up quickly.
• Flatten that tummy! Okay, so you hardly have time to exercise, but you can avoid certain foods that can bloat your stomach. Intake of soft drinks, salty food, and carbohydrates like rice and bread must be kept to a minimum.

With just a little extra effort, you can put an end to creeping lipstick once and for all.

As we age, we develop fine lines around the lips. As the lines become more prominent, they form little paths that allow lipstick to travel outward.

A few simple makeup tricks will add staying power to your lip color. First of all, blend foundation and powder over your lips instead of stopping at the edges to create a stable base for the lipstick. Next, outline your lips and color them in completely with lip liner, then top with a coat of lipstick. The liner’s waxy texture will help stop lipstick from feathering.

For extra coverage, lightly blot the first coat of lipstick, then cover the lips with a tissue and dab it lightly with loose powder using a makeup brush. This process leaves a fine dusting over the initial coat. Finally, apply a light second coat of lipstick on top.

And don’t forget: Lipstick needs to be attended to throughout the day. Check in the mirror every ouple of hours to see whether it has bled or if you need to reapply. Avoid dark or red shades, which tend to bleed more noticeably than neutral shades.

But when we skip sleep, we stress out the skin and deprive it of one of its most powerful healing processes. Here’s why your bed is a better anti-wrinkle treatment than anything you can find in a bottle.

• Take advantage of the Delta effect.  The skin needs all the stages of sleep to dissolve free radicals — but it’s only in the “Delta” stage of sleep where hormone levels peak and cell repair takes place.
• Kick down the cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone that cause premature aging and leaves us more vulnerable to diseases like hypertension. Unfortunately, the body produces huge amounts of this when it lacks sleep. While one or two late nights won’t do any harm, prolonged sleep debt — like those suffered by moms of newborns and call center employees — puts you on the wrinkle fast track.
• Lose weight. Just missing out on three hours of sleep increase your body’s levels of ghrelin, which triggers your body’s hunger mechanism. You wake up starving for complex carbohydrates.
• Maximize your beauty routines. Skin temperature also rises when you sleep, allowing topical treatments to penetrate the skin more effectively than they do during the day.
• Skip the makeup. While puffiness is determined by genetics, shadows are often aggravated by lack of sleep, which can cause some blood to seep from the tiny capillaries beneath the thin skin under your eyes. You could use concealer, but when you’re sleep-deprived, do you really feel like putting on makeup?