Britney Spears' legs went from porky to perfect in just 2 weeks

The words 'chic' and 'groomed' aren't often used to describe Britney Spears. But two days ago that's how she looked when she stepped out in skimpy hotpants and strappy heels - showcasing some seriously toned and impressive pins. What was even more astonishing was that a fortnight earlier, the singer was snapped looking frumpy and dumpy with cellulite and wobble. But can you really turn your pins from porky to perfect in a fortnight?


EXERCISE
It's rumoured that Britney has been dancing her way back to fitness. According to Janey Holliday, personal trainer and founder of female workout company Fit For A Princess: 'For great legs, your exercise needs to take a two-pronged approach.

'To improve shape, you need to do resistance exercises, such as squats and lunges but all the lunges in the world won't give you lean legs if you don't tackle the fat that lies over the muscle.

'So you have to do cardio exercises such as jogging, aerobics and kick boxing which will burn calories. Alongside a healthy diet, they'll help strip fat.'

For the ultimate in fat burning, Janey recommends doing anything from three to six hours of cardio a week.

'You should alternate your cardio days with a resistance workout that lasts between 30 and 45 minutes, and take one rest day a week. As your fitness improves you'll be able to do a cardio workout and a resistance workout on the same day.'

DIET
Unfortunately it's impossible to single out an area of your body from which you'd like to lose flab. So if your pins are too plump, you need to lower your levels of body fat.

Celebrity trainer James Duigan, who puts Elle Macpherson through her paces, always tells his clients to cut out caffeine, refined sugar, alcohol and processed foods. The result is a diet he calls Clean & Lean.

'Your body stores toxins in fat cells,' says James. 'When you crash diet, you slowly start to lose fat cells but the toxins remain in your body making you feel rotten.

'Your body doesn't like to feel like this so it decreases the rate at which you burn fat, slowing down the weight loss. But once the toxins are removed from your diet, you feel great and it's easier to shift the flab.'

Most people notice a change in appearance in just a week.
Miraculous: The popstar shows off her perfect pins as she gets out of a car


SALON TREATMENTS

Dr Patricick Bowler, cosmetic doctor and medical director of Court House Clinics, reckons you're most likely to banish cellulite with treatments such as Accent XL (from £200 a session) which uses radio frequency to heat lower layers of the skin and stimulate collagen growth, resulting in smoother skin.

For instant results, you could try the Universal Contour Wrap (from £75), which mummifies you in clay and bandages and guarantees a minimum loss of six inches from all over your body including the thighs and knees. Devotees swear by it. Another quick fix is a spray tan (from £35).

Not only does a tan even out skin tone making lumps and bumps less obvious, but a talented therapist can give you a contour tan - shading darker areas like the inner thighs to create the illusion of muscle definition.

DIY TREATMENTS
Body brushing might sound boring but converts believe that it's one of the single most effective things you can do to help banish pesky cellulite. Use a dry, stiff brush to work in long strokes from your toes upwards every morning before you shower.

Noella Gabriel, director of product and treatment development for spa brand Elemis is convinced that it works - and quickly too.

'Body brushing helps to stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage, which aids detoxification and encourages cellulite deposits to disperse,' she says.

Well moisturised skin will also make your legs look healthier so exfoliate regularly and follow with a moisturiser.

There are loads of lotions and potions promising to help banish cellulite. For just £10.75, it might be worth trying Nivea's Good-bye Cellulite 10 Day Serum which boasts seriously swift results by claiming to break down fat cells and stop new ones forming, thanks to its lotus plant extract.

CLOTHES
As every girl knows there's no point honing your body if you don't show it off in the right way, and that is where Britney got it spot on with her outfit this week.

She opted for a simple white vest and a pair of grey shorts. The colours not only complement her tan, but they also don't detract from her legs. The shorts are high enough to show off an expanse of leg, but not so short that they're indecent.

Even the slimmest thighs can be made to look porky if the material cuts into the flesh.

For the ultimate in leg-lengthening footwear, look for a neutral coloured shoe which fools the eye into thinking that the leg extends all the way to the toes, and go as high as you dare.

Britney's wedge is ideal as it allows you to get serious elevation but with more stability

The Neck and Décolletage – A Tale of Sexy

How many of you moisturize and exfoliate your neck? I don’t, and apparently I am as foolish as this surfer who recently decided to stalk two great white sharks. (Yes, the neck is this dramatic.) The neck never lies. Because in this day of injecting ourselves with Botox and fillers and probably strawberry jam if it worked, the only sure-fire way to tell a person’s age is by his or her neck.

Think about it – how many times have you looked at the baby-smooth cheeks of a society Grande Dame, just to notice her neck matches her Hermes alligator bag? And I know that many of you would as soon as inject your eyeballs with glue than put Botox in your face. But that doesn’t mean we should continue to neglect our sassy necks or sexy upper bosoms.

Here’s why. As we age, our skin gets loser and fine lines make their appearance. The skin on the neck is thin and blood isn’t circulating around it as well as other places. The neck doesn’t have any fat to plump it up. It is often as exposed to the elements as much as your face – as can be your upper bosoms. You’ve invested in that Nixxi Fringe Collar Wrap Dress, so you’re going to want to bring on the sass with your cleavage.

Here’s how. First, it is important to keep our necks and chests moisturized and toned. Strawberry Hedgehog has a fantastic moisturizer. They also offer a detoxifying facial mask that is great for the neck and upper chest area as well. Want to tone? Here’s a list of some toners on the organic and natural market. (Though be sure to still read the labels, as some still contain chemical ingredients as well as organic ones.)

You can also eat your way to a healthy neck. Consider consuming foods high in omega-3s like flax seed and salmon. Spinach contains skin-strengthening vitamin A. Berries are high in antioxidants and vitamin C, which are both fantastic for your epidermis. Also think about giving your neck a massage with organic sunflower oils, which are high in nourishing vitamin F.

Next, think about your posture. Walk around with a book on your head. This will train your neck muscles to lift and elongate. (Suggests the person who spends most of her time hunched over a laptop looking like a turtle.)

You can also consider hot and cool compresses. Sitting in an armchair, wrap a warm, wet towel around your neck and clavicle for fifteen minutes. Then follow with a cool towel for the same amount of time. This will moisturize your skin and help you relax.

And finally, want a really great recipe for a homemade neck and décolletage wash? Try a Creamy Yolk Wash from Narine Nikogosian’s Return to Beauty.

Take one teaspoon of sour cream, one egg yolk, and one teaspoon of lemon juice. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, and egg yolk together, then add lemon juice. Wash your neck and then rinse with cold water.

How to have firmer breasts

Most women are worried about fine lines, pimples and other such skin menaces. Another bothersome beauty culprit is sagging breasts.

But, there is nothing that can't be dealt with! We list out a couple of ways in which you can keep your breast firm and look sexy…
What causes sagging?
A combination of weight gain or sudden weight loss, pregnancy, and wearing the wrong bra can cause connective tissues in the breasts to break.

Most women who breast feed complain of sagging breasts. Therefore, you must wear a good maternity bra and regularly massage your girls with a good moisturiser after a bath.
The right bra
Choosing the right bra is more important than anything else. You must start wearing a good support bra as soon as you hit puberty and notice that your breasts are developing.

This keeps your breasts firm and in shape. During strenuous workouts make sure you wear a sports bra. Don't hold back when it comes to splurging on a good bra...your girls will thank you for it!
Slather on moisturiser
Use a good moisturising cream to seal in the moisture and keep the breast skin supple. You can also try skin rejuvenating creams like Retino- A which causes skin peeling making your breast look firmer and younger.

You can also try good old oil massage once a week.
Massage your girls
Take some moisturiser in your hands. Now massage the area around your breast while moving your hands in clockwise or anticlockwise motion. For best results, do the massage twice a day.
Tone it up
Exercises are really helpful to keep the pectoral muscles in shape and your breasts toned. The best exercise to strengthen your pectoral muscles is to do push ups. You could also try simple weight lifting routine under the guidance of a fitness trainer.
Self-breast examination
Do keep an eye on any changes that your breasts experience by examining them to check if there are any unusual lumps. Consult the doctor accordingly.

Sex up your bedroom

If your bedroom has been reduced to a Tashiki's Castle-style mess by your children; or worse still, your bed has now becomes your closet because you don’t have time to clean up, it says two things about you — you’re probably not getting any and your organisational skills are shameful.

Before it’s too late, use our handy tips to turn your bedroom into a sexy love den.
Use sensual colours
Use passionate hues such as red or maroon for your upholstery. Deep brown wood for your furniture will make the atmosphere more intense and adult. This will remind you that you and your partners have more serious issues, such as each other, to attend to.
Chuck the TV
It only hinders any minuscule chance of sex you have and becomes a really bad habit when you start making the half-an-hour-show-before-bed your nightly ritual. Also, leaving your television out of your comfy bedroom will keep your kids glued to it in another not-so-private part of your home.
Sheets
If they have cartoon characters or racing cars, save them for the kids’ beds. Satin and silk sheets in sexy colours will definitely sex up your bedroom’s style. Apart from being gloriously comfortable and soft, there’s something about a well-made bed and good sheets that is sure to get your guy in the mood.
Candles
Why are candlelight dinners so romantic? It’s because the lighting is so flattering it can hide the extra pounds you or your husband have put on, and hide the terrible pimple that’s sprouted on your chin. A few scented candles here and there will leave you relaxed and the delicious smell will initiate a fiery night.
Soft music
If your room doesn’t have a stereo system, get one ASAP. A little mix of his and your favourite romantic songs will have you in each other’s arms in no time.

Remember to keep your bed clear of clothes, toys and books at all times. Make your bedroom a romantic and clutter-free place just for you and your partner to retreat to.

SOFT MAKEUP EVENING LOOK

Base: First use Paint stick Fs36+Fs38 both mixed on the whole face. Now take dry cake Fs38 and apply it with wet sponge on stick base already applied. To fix it, fixing powder TL11 will be applied with brush so that base becomes water proof.
Contouring+ blushing: After base use TV brown color on cheeks bone, jaw line and nose with brush so that face looks slim. Now use R, 21/G upon contouring color to give face soft look.
Eye shadow: First of all use interfaranze pink (RY) on whole lid with wet brush then press it with dry brush so that it may fix. Then Aqua Black Cake liner sealer will be applied with brush. After that socket will be made black and blend it with dry brush with Brown / G shade. On brow bone satin powder 331 (peach silver) will be used. Now we will highlight it with silver interfaranze.
Lipstick sweet touch plus: First make outline with 910 with brush and fill it with ST plus 916.
Model dress: Model dress is off white suit with multi color thread work on it. Hairs are left open.