Last week I turned 50.

No, I did not hide under my bed or check the mirror to see if I could spot any more wrinkles, or go through any of the predicted trauma that comes with this milestone.

What I did engage in was a lot of reflection.

One of the things that I reflected on, interestingly enough, were the relationships that I had with my female "buddies" throughout my life and how the dynamics changed as I got older.

There are many skin care products offered in both the department store and the drugstore. They all promise to do one thing. Make you look better. Whether it's to look younger or more attractive, we are faced with may options. So how do you chose the best product for you? How do you know what will work for you?

There are 3 tips that can help you make a choice on what type of product you should use.

Wedding shoes is a very important in your special day. We have all had the misfortune of buying a new pair of shoes, then, forgetting to break them in or practice walking in them before the event for which they were purchased. Don't make that mistake with your wedding shoes. Blisters or a turned ankle on your wedding day are not fun. Follow these tips and you will float elegantly (and foot-pain free) through your wedding day.

What it your favorite pair of shoes? Well, this question looks simple but it is extremely hard to answer. The simple answer to this question is, "it changes". When it comes to shoes, you may like different shoes on different occasions and that's the reason why it is hard to point out your favorite pair of shoes.

Although there are lots of designers making some of the most amazing shoes for women but it is still difficult to find one tailored specifically to your needs.

Successful retailers need to forecast the fashions that their consumers will be seeking. Even top designers routinely perform surveys prior to designing their seasonal lines and the large retailers consult forecasting specialists prior to purchasing stock for their stores. So how does the independent boutique retailer gain access to valuable industry information and trend predictors?

Above all observing what's going on in the weekly celebrity glossy's and monthly fashion magazines, will give you an upfront view of the new names in design, what consumers will be shopping for and where the trends are headed.

Are you attractive to women? You see, if your success with women is at best average, then you may not have enough chemistry to attract girls consistently.

You may not know this, but there is nothing more important in the art of seduction than pure sexual chemistry, and if you don't have enough of it, then you will need to learn how to create it.

If you are like most acne sufferers, you might get obsessed with the whole wash your face regularly and avoid certain foods thing. Although the main cause of your acne is not due to poor hygiene or eating certain foods, in so many instances some factors tend to worsen you acne conditions, leading to more pimples (zits) on your face.

Proper acne skin care helps in reducing the amounts of breakouts on your skin.

As we grow older, our body undergoes a multitude of changes. The same happens to our skin. With age our skin's natural ability to renew itself slows down, it's ability to hold moisture decreases, and there are changes in its collagen and melanin level. All these changes coupled with harmful UV rays from the sun, air pollution, and lack of proper diet and exercise can make our skin look older.

Acne skin care is a priority for many people since over ninety percent of us will unfortunately suffer with acne breakouts at some time during our lives. The right routine can combat blemishes and prevent future flareups from occurring.

Three Step Acne Skin Care

Acne-prone skin is like taking care of any other skin type when it comes to basics - you always use a three step system.

It is very important that you take good care of your skin. You may purchase a cheap skin care product, but quality may be missing. There is a wide array of skin care products on the market today: moisturizers, anti-aging formulas and firming creams.

You may see different versions and brands of these skin formulas, but do not be fooled by the least expensive price.