If you have a medium or deep brown skin tone, you may want to try lipstick in a bright color like bright pink, bright purple, or bright red. Bright colors will pop against your skin tone and enhance the warm undertones of your complexion. Try to maintain a balance of color on your face by wearing a bold lipstick color with paired down eyeshadow and foundation. If you go for a bright eyeshadow look, you may wear lipstick in a more neutral color like nude or light pink. If you feel your lips are small and you would like to enhance them, you can try using lipstick that is pearlescent or metallic, as they will add shine and depth to your lips. You may also try lipstick in light colors like pink, peach, or beige so your lips are not overwhelmed by a bright, dark color. Another trick is to use a lip pencil to create a new lip line outside of your natural lip line. Try to go no further than 3mm out. Make sure the line is precise and even. You can then color in your lips with the lip pencil or with lipstick that is the same shade as the lip pencil.
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One-sentence summary -- Go for bold, bright lipstick if you have a darker skin tone. Enhance your lips if they appear small.


Do your research ahead of time when checking out a new hiking spot. Many times, bloggers will share photos, tips and trail information to ensure other hikers don’t get lost. Do an online search for the trailhead and see what  information you can find. Look up what the area is known for--are there rattlesnakes? Bears? Flash floods? It’s always good to know what you might be getting into before you head out. Use a website like weather.com to check out what the weather is like in the area and what the forecast is for the days you will be there. Doing this will help you to pack smartly--if the area commonly drops a great deal in temperature at night, you’ll know to bring warm clothing like a thick coat, gloves and a hat. If this is your first time backpacking and the forecast is rain (or snow) you may consider moving your trip to another weekend. Wet and cold are not ideal conditions for first time backpackers and can make the going really rough. Injuries during a casual day hike are rare; however, anything can happen, especially in more dangerous, unsteady terrain. Knowing how to properly  wrap a sprained ankle or  treat an infected cut can really come in handy when something unexpected happens out on the trail. Wearing a pack that is too big or that sits too high or low on your back can cause you to strain to your back and neck, which can lead to injury. If you are unsure of what backpack would be best, head to your local mountain gear store (REI, Any Mountain, etc.) and ask for help. In general, when figuring out what volume of pack you should get, keep these guidelines in mind:  Day hikes: use a 15 to 30 liter (4.0 to 7.9 US gal) pack. One to two nights on the trail: 30 to 50 liter (7.9 to 13.2 US gal) pack. Two to three nights on the trail: 45 to 55 liter (11.9 to 14.5 US gal) pack. Extended trips (three nights or longer): 55 and up liter pack. Having a water purifier is a very useful thing when it comes to backpacking. One of the biggest dangers of being out in the wilderness is not having enough water and becoming dehydrated. Portable water purifiers will ensure that you never run out of drinkable water. There are several kinds of lightweight purifiers you can bring on your trip. These include:  A pump purifier: This is a handheld pump that works in conjunction with a  water bottle. You pump water from a stream into the purifier and it processes the water, making it drinkable. It then pumps that clean water into your water bottle. An ultraviolet purifier: This uses UV light to kill any bacteria in your water. Purification tablets: Iodine tablets are the most common purifying tablet. You simply mix the tablets in the water until they dissolve. While the tablets may leave a bit of a strange taste, they kill the bacteria that may be in your water. Most campsites have designated areas where you can build a fire called fire pits. However, when backpacking, you may reach a site that does not have one. If this is the case, and if fires are allowed, you will need to clear a small circle of land so that it is just dirt, and surround that dirt with rocks. Doing this will allow you to have a fire without worrying about setting the whole area on fire. You will also need to gather tinder, kindling, and logs to burn. You should always carry matches or a lighter with you when you go camping or backpacking. Make sure adequate water is available to put the fire out.
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One-sentence summary -- Get to know the trail. Check the weather forecast. Know First Aid. Get the proper size backpack.  Know how to purify water. Know how to build a fire.


A sagging couch could be the result of worn out cushions, old springs, or a bad frame. If the problem is the cushions, you're in for an easy fix. If the cushions seem fine upon inspection, you may have to replace the springs or the frame. Depending on the level of damage you may need to replace the entire couch. Before you start taking your couch apart, take some pictures so you have something to refer to. If you can, take the pictures to a local furniture repair shop and see if they can help you determine the problem. Remove all the sofa cushions and turn the couch over so that you can see the bottom. Look for torn fabric and broken or rotted wood.  If you see any cracked wood, or wood that is "bowed" out, you'll need to replace it. This will involve taking off most of the upholstery fabric and can be time consuming.  You may have to remove some of the fabric on the bottom, known as a dust cover, to inspect the springs. Be gentle and take care not to rip the fabric. Some couches have zig-zag springs which are also known as "sagless" springs. Other couches use coiled springs.  Determine whether your springs are bent or broken. If the springs are bent you may be able to fix them yourself. If they're broken you may need to bring your couch to an upholsterer. Older couches tend to have coiled springs, while newer couches have zig-zag springs. Your couch may not have springs at all, depending on the quality of the frame. Check the space beneath the cushions. You may find that the slats or straps of the couch have snapped.
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One-sentence summary -- Determine why your couch is sagging. Take pictures. Inspect the frame of the sofa. Take note of what kind of springs your couch has.


The best place to insert your QR code is right next to your resume title, i.e. your name, position title and contact details. You can use any sort of graphics editor to edit your image and insert the code into your resume document. You can resize it even further once in your resume document, if required. Print out your resume with the code included to see if the code is easily visible and and scannable with your phone. Sometimes printing can distort images if they are not formatted correctly, so it is always helpful to double check the viability of the image once printed.  Try scanning it to ensure it's printed accurately. If the scan is successful, print the document. There are many smartphone apps available for free that scan QR codes. Install one of these apps on your phone to determine how your QR code functions.  The URL that the code includes should appear on the screen. Simply click on that link to verify that it directs you to your desired information. Remember that the recruiter needs a QR reader to use your code.
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Place your QR code in your resume. Print out your resume. Test the URL by scanning the code with a QR reader app.