JeNu | Skincare Science for the Beautiful You.

Now that I'm in my thirties, I've become more meticulous when it comes to taking care of my skin. Aside from the usual cleanser, toner, and moisturizer, I also have an eye cream and a wrinkle reducing serum included in my skin care regimen. And with the proliferation of all sorts of anti-aging products in the market today - creams, serums, oral supplements, injections - it just goes to show that I'm not alone in the battle against time and age. It is definitely no secret that any woman would want to keep the beauty of her youth.

As a beauty blogger (and a woman with an innate vanity, lol), I'm always on the lookout for new cosmetics and skincare products to try. Just recently, I came across JeNu - a skincare system that combines ultrasound wave technology with a skin treatment that's so advanced, wrinkle reduction is guaranteed within two weeks.

The JeNu guarantee.

Here's how the product works: The JeNu wand creates hundreds of thousands of safe, gentle ultrasound waves per second. Apply a small amount of the Active-Youth Eye Treatment/Lip Serum directly onto the head of your JeNu wand and as you do, the ultrasound waves activate advanced microspheres found on the eye treatment/lip serum. You then move the JeNu wand head underneath and around the eye or lip area in overlapping circles, thereby infusing your skin with anti-aging ingredients.

The JeNu Active-Youth Skincare System is a set of three products - the ultrasound wand, the Active-Youth Eye Treatment, and the Active-Youth Lip Serum. The entire set sells for $249. It's a bit on the expensive side, but as we all know, beauty has a price.

JeNu Biosciences, the Seattle-based laboratory, stands behind the JeNu System and provides a 60-day money-back guarantee and a one-year limited warranty for both retail and online purchases. Not a bad deal for the equivocal consumer.

Growing old, of course, is inevitable. The hands of time are moving constantly, and there's no stopping it. But if we can age as gracefully as possible, then why not? I'm all for looking young and keeping wrinkles at bay.

Think of Loved Ones Now Before it's Too Late.

None of us wants to think about our life ending. However, since death is inevitable it is important for you to get your affairs in order while you are alive and well so that when you do die, your loved ones will still be cared for. There are several things you can do to make the loss of your life slightly easier on those who love you.

Life Insurance
The first thing that comes to most people's minds should be life insurance. In the event of your death, your life insurance will give your loved ones the money they need to take care of your final expenses. Funerals, as well as coffins or cremation can be very expensive. You do not want your loved ones to have to put aside their grief long enough to determine how to pay for your funeral. Therefore, applying for an obtaining life insurance is something that must be done as early in life as possible.

Photo credit: The Insurance People

Will and Last Testament
Be sure to have a will draw up stating who gets your belongings, your money and your estate when you pass away. Most people choose to go to a lawyer to obtain their will, but if you are strapped for cash you can also use a do it yourself (DIY) will. You will have to obtain a will kit and fill it out, stating all of your final wishes. Once you have filled it out it needs to be signed by yourself and a few witnesses. To determine the exact procedure for this, you will need to find out what the laws are in your state regarding a legal will. Experts advise you to have an estate lawyer help you review your will before making it official.

Pre-Planning
A Funeral One of the biggest burdens your family may feel after your death is the planning of your funeral. Save them the pain of having to do this by planning it yourself. Many people now plan their own funeral and even pick out their own coffin to spare his or her loved ones from having to do it once they are gone. To do this, some people turn to funeral insurance. If you choose to do this, you can probably save your family a great deal of money. Funeral expenses are constantly going up and you have no real way of determining how much your family would have to pay for your funeral. The typical funeral costs between $8,000 and $10,000, which your loved ones may not be able to come up with. Having funeral insurance to cover the expenses can be a huge relief to your loved ones.

Preparing for your own death is never easy or fun, but it will give you the peace of mind of knowing that your family is taken care of financially when the inevitable happens. Do what you can to ease their pain before they have to experience it. You will be able to die peacefully.

5 Design Tips for Creating a Gorgeous Spanish-style Kitchen.

If the constant grey skies and drizzly days that is the typical UK weather is getting you down then you may be dreaming of jetting off into the sun and starting a new life abroad. However, you don't need to up-sticks and move to the continent to make you feel like you're living in sunny Spain, as it is easier than you think to create a stunning kitchen that has all the hallmarks of Barcelona, Valencia or Mallorca.

Spanish revival decor is really popular right now, so read on as we offer five tips for creating the perfect Mediterranean kitchen.

Photo credit: Houzz

Warm Colour Scheme
When we say warm we don't necessarily mean bright as anything too bold may tip the scales into modern rather than Spanish-inspired territory. Instead, aim for combinations of oranges, browns and yellows, and definitely steer well clear of cold shades such as blues, greens and black. White is perfectly fine, although it is best to use it in conjunction with splashes of these warmer colours.

Natural Materials
You will want to use wood throughout your Spanish-style kitchen for the furniture and units - avoid using glass or chrome too much as these are "cold" materials stylistically.

Either keep them their natural colour (dark woods such as walnut or grey are particularly effective) or paint them to fit in with your chosen colour scheme.

Continental Style Doors
It may not be something you have given much thought to, but if you revamp your whole kitchen and neglect the door it will not only look out of place, but effect the whole overriding aesthetic of the space.

A wooden door is best, and it is important to match up the style and colour with that of the rest of your wooden decor, ensuring that you achieve a consistent look throughout. For example, if you have oak furniture and units , invest in an oak internal door.

Rustic Decor
There are numerous touches of rustic design you can incorporate into your kitchen to help achieve that Spanish look. Hand painted tiling, bronze finish accessories and wrought iron work all provide a dramatic and stylish contrast with the rest of the decor.

You should also give strong consideration to your flooring as this will form a key element of the Spanish aesthetic. Genuine floor tiling is ideal, and again you will want to suit the colour and style with the rest of the kitchen.

Plant & Produce
You shouldn't just stop at warm colours when trying to create a Spanish-style kitchen as including plants and fresh produce can also add that continental touch. As far as plants go it's not really necessary to choose types that are native to Spain, however you will want to go for something that exudes that summery feel, such as Areca Palm, Ficus or Diffenbachia. You don't need to go overboard with the indoor plants though as one or two will make a big difference.

Having fresh produce on display is also a great idea so don't be afraid of keeping your fruit and vegetables out of the cupboard.

By transforming your kitchen with a beautiful Spanish style you may not be able to improve the British summer but you will be able to add a touch of sun-kissed Mediterranean life into your home.

This guest blog was written by John Rooney on behalf of Fine Doors, stockists of a wide range of stunning and great value Spanish-inspired internal doors.

Happy White Day! 화이트데이

It's one sweet day in Korea as we celebrate 'White Day' 화이트데이 - the day when women get to receive gifts (chocolates, being the most popular) from the men.

You see, on Valentines Day, women are usually the ones who give gifts to the men. On White Day, which is observed exactly one month after Valentines Day, it's the men's turn to shower the women with love and affection.

First celebrated in Japan in 1978, White Day was initiated by the National Confectionery Industry Association as an "answer day" to Valentine's Day - that men should pay back the women who gave them chocolate and other gifts on Valentine's Day.

What began as 'Marshmallow Day' in March 14, 1977 (Ishimuramanseido, a Fukuoka-based confectionery company, marketed marshmallows to men on this fateful day) became a big hit in Japan and was later on adopted by other neighboring countries, including South Korea.

White Day goodies available at EMart! :)

Lollipops and candies are the most popular gift items on White Day, as you can see in this promotional poster from EMart Mall. Chocolates, cakes, and roses make great gifts, too, but I reckon stuff like these are for couples or for those who are 'in a relationship'.

White Day 2013! :)

Like mine, for instance. A pink ribbon cake from Tous Les Jours. Ah, my husband is the bestest! I even heard that he's getting me those sneakers that I've been pining for the longest time. Tee hee! :)

Anyhow, for my friends in South Korea, and my fellow Kpop fans all over the world (because we celebrate Korean holidays too, just so you know - haha), a very Happy White Day! Go easy on the sweets!

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