Low-waisted flares, also known as hipster jeans, feature an extremely low waist that starts just above the pubic bone and button or zip several inches below the navel. Hipster flares were a very popular look in the early 2000s. Flared jeans are definitely making a comeback, but not the low-waisted hipster versions, which can look dated. Go for high-waisted flares that sit above the hips and button above the navel.  Look for flares that have clean lines and fit comfortably around your waist. As a bonus, high-waisted flares can elongate your legs. If your legs are on the shorter side, try this look to add a little length. Long flares used to be fashionable, but the new silhouettes are cropped or hit just above the ankle. If you’re unable to find a pair with the length you want, hem them yourself or have them tailored for you. Avoid the super-long flares that “puddle” on the floor.  Avoid buying flares that overwhelm your legs. You want them to be fitted at the knee and then gently flare out. A few designers have created lines of “petite” fitting flares, which feature a much-shortened bottom hem and a re-working of the classic shape to flatter small frames. Allison Izu is one such designer. When flares were first popularized in the 1960s, embellishments like patches, jewels, eye-catching stitching and frayed hems were popular, and they came in every wash under the sun. The flares being reintroduced into fashion today are no-frills – they aren’t overly “retro” and have little to no embellishment. The favored washes are “clean,” which means there’s no fading or distress on the material and the shade of denim appears uniform.  Look for flares with clean washes in classic true-blue and dark indigo. If you prefer lighter washes, just make sure the color is uniform. For example, icy “rinsed-out” looking hues are popular right now. While denim is probably the most popular material for flared pants, they are certainly not the only choice. Trouser flares are essentially dress pants made with fluid materials and a very light flare that begins at about the calf. These can be worn and styled to create a business casual feel that would be appropriate at the office. Try trouser flares with a button-down shirt, a pair of slingback shoes and a fitted blazer.

Summary: Opt for high-waisted flares. Go for cropped or ankle-length flares. Stick to clean washes with minimal embellishment. Invest in a pair of trouser flares.


Hold a straight edge, such as an eyebrow pencil or a ruler, vertically in front of your face.  If you want your eyebrows farther apart, line it up so that it touches the outermost of edge your nose and the inside of your eye. If you want your eyebrows closer together, line up the straight edge with one side of the septum. These lines will determine where your eyebrow should start. Mark that spot with an eyebrow pencil. Repeat for the other eye. Angle the straight edge so that it lines up with the outermost edge of your nose and the outermost edge of your pupil.  It's very important that you look straight ahead — both your face and your eyes should be looking directly forward at the mirror. Wherever the line intersects your eyebrow is where the peak of your arch should begin at the top border of the eyebrow. Mark that spot with your eyebrow pencil. Repeat for the other eye. Angle the straight edge further so that it touches the outermost edge of your nose and also passes along the outermost edge of your eye.  This tells you where the eyebrow should end. Mark this point with your eyebrow pencil. Repeat with the other eye. Certain brows better compliment specific face shapes.  To minimize the curve of a round face, direct the outer third of the brow towards the top of the ear. If the face is square, direct it toward the middle of the ear. This helps balance the face. If the face is long, keep the brow more straight across, directing it above the ear. An oval face already looks balanced, but to enhance this harmony, you can direct the outer third towards the ear lobe.

Summary: Determine where your inner brow should end. Determine where your arch should peak. Determine where your outer brow should end. Consider your face shape.


In general, men should drink around 13 cups of water and other fluids daily (about 3 liters), and women should aim for 9 cups (2.2 liters). You can stick to the daily recommended amount of water during your water fast. Choose the purest water you can, or drink distilled water.  Don’t drink all that water at once! Spread out your water consumption throughout the day. Try setting out three 1-liter jugs every day, so you can see how much water you should drink. Don’t drink more water than the recommended amount, as this can throw off the balance of salt and minerals in your body and cause health problems. If you get strong hunger pangs, work through it by drinking 1-2 glasses of water. Then lie down and rest. The craving will usually pass. You can also try distracting yourself by reading or meditating. Break your fast with orange or lemon juice first. Then proceed to add foods to your diet gradually. Eat small amounts about every 2 hours, at first. Proceed in a stepwise process from easily digested foods to foods that are harder to digest. Depending on the length of your fast, you can spread this process out over one day or many days:  Fruit juice Vegetable juice Raw fruit and green leafy vegetables Yogurt Vegetable soup and cooked vegetables Cooked grains and beans Milk, dairy, and eggs Meat, fish, and poultry Everything else Fasting won’t help your health much if you return to eating high-fat and high-sugar foods afterwards. Follow a diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and low in bad fats and refined sugar. Exercise for 30 minutes five days a week. Live a healthy lifestyle to improve your health and wellbeing, and let fasting be only a small part of that.
Summary: Drink 9-13 glasses of water a day. Combat bouts of hunger. Break your fast slowly and gradually. Eat a healthy diet regularly.