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Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2013 Catwalk

You've heard of beauty trends changing with the seasons, but what about trying beauty products that work in harmony with your star sign? A fun way to change up your look and get out a beauty rut is to experiment with make-up that compliments your zodiac personality. Start by working out whether you're an earth, air, fire or water sign then start getting creative!

Earth

Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn:

If you are an Earth sign you are more than likely a practical, stable and realistic person. The latest beauty fads and fancy treatments won't fool you without you seeing the proof yourself! Try channelling your inner earth-goddess by looking out for wholesome organic products and environmentally friendly packaging. To get a naturally groomed and gorgeous look start with a vitamin E enriched moisturising foundation that gives a matte effect. Follow with a light dusting of bronzing powder added to cheekbones and to the contours of your face. Finally shape and define eyebrows with a pencil in a

Find out what works best as an everyday shade or when you need a more dramatic pout

By Tatin Yang for Yahoo! Southeast Asia

Even if  you're not a big makeup fan, a tube of lipstick is a simple thing to have in your beauty arsenal. With just a swipe of color, the right shade can complete your look, make you appear more polished, professional, or ready to let your hair down for the office party. But just like searching for Prince Charming, you may have to kiss a lot of froggy tubes of lipstick before finding the one that's just right for you.

In Bobbi Brown's latest makeup book Pretty Powerful, she advises women to look for a shade that is closest to one's natural lip shade. "The most flattering color will either match or be slightly darker than your lips," she writes.

In the case of most Filipinas, a rosy pink with brown undertones, like NARS lip color in Dolce Vita, works best as an everyday shade.

Most Pinays can carry lip colors of a rosy pink with brown undertones (left) and those in berry shades

John Pagaduan, a makeup artist recommends a berry-hued lip color for Pinays, like Revlon's Rosy Nude. "I like the versatility of berry lips, it's flattering whether

Learn how to combat the negative effects of a night shift

By Camille T. Sison for Yahoo! Southeast Asia

Getting dry and irritated skin, having an unusual appetite and feeling dehydrated—have you been experiencing these problems? Unfortunately, several studies have revealed that working late or on a night shift can cause an adverse effect on your body.

Having a nocturnal work schedule is no joke. It’s a matter of how strong your body is and how you handle your habits. You may not notice it but there are consequences with a reverse body clock. Help fight the damage from your 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. shift with these tips.

1. Do not resort to binge eating

Indulging in comfort eating is what we do whenever we feel stressed, tired or sad. We tend to snack on unhealthy treats to satisfy our craving. Remember the time when you would finish a bag of chips, a bar of chocolate and a regular order of fries in one sitting? The gratification you get is temporary and the guilt kicks in after you’ve finished everything.

Cut down on junk food and replace it with a

How to deal when your makeup makes you break out

By Tatin Yang for Yahoo! Southeast Asia

We all put on makeup—a little lipstick every morning, concealer to hide some blemish, and sometimes the works to make us look more presentable for work or some get-together—so imagine the dismay when the makeup product you just spent your hard-earned cash on makes you break out in a rash or severe acne. Not only has the makeup wrought havoc on your skin, it'll also mean pricey visits to the dermatologist for treatment. Read on these skin 911 tips from skin experts on how to deal with nasty makeup-related break outs.

Stop, look and listen (to your skin)

If you experience a sudden break out, dermatologist Dr. Liberty Sumilang advises to stop using the makeup, stat. Make sure though that the true culprit of your break out is indeed the makeup. "There are a lot of other skin products routinely used like cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreen, etc. that could either contribute to or cause the break out," she adds.

Dr. Dianalyn Lorenzo at Skinhealth

Guys tell us what turns them on—and keeps them interested

By Pierra Calasanz-Labrador for Yahoo! Southeast Asia

What gets guys all hot and bothered? What is it about a girl that would catch his attention, make him want to ask her out, and keep him enthralled? Ten Pinoy guys help us find the answers. Girls, are you taking notes?

Windows to Her Soul

You know how we love it when a guy makes us feel like we’re the only girl in the room? Apparently, it works the other way, too. Jack, an online entrepreneur says: “It's in the eyes. The way she makes eye contact, and how her eyes furl and sparkle when she smiles, convey a genuineness that makes me look forward to more. This, coupled by the ever so slight biting of the lower lip, is a natural aphrodisiac.”

A Good Heart and a Goddess Body

JJ, the self-described “cook/GRO of Pinoy Eats World,” could practically be the spokesperson of the male species when he says: “What makes a girl hot is if she's gorgeous but doesn't act like the universe should owe her and bow to her for being so pretty. She should

If you start to feel like your skin is dry enough to peel off, here are some tips to combat dry skin

By Pierra Calasanz-Labrador for Yahoo! Southeast Asia

While we’re happily enjoying the belated holiday chill (we’re told it will last till the end of February, fingers crossed), it may be wreaking havoc on our skin. Have your cheeks been feeling tighter, have your lips been chapping, are your legs turning rashy and scaly, or have you noticed little lines around your eyes and across your forehead lately? Before you freak out, perhaps your skin just needs some tender loving hydration. Here are some tips to combat dry skin:

Prepare your moisturizer arsenal. Depending on your skin type, arm yourself appropriately. For extremely dry skin, invest in a complete hydrating line—moisturizing cleanser, softening toner, day cream, night cream, sunscreen, and hydrating body oil/cream.

Oily-skinned gals, you’re not off the hook—your skin could use some moisturizing, too. In fact, your skin may actually be parched with the shift in weather, and it compensates by sending your oil glands into

Do you find it hard to stop contacting the person you like, especially if he doesn't reply? Maybe it's time to put the phone down

Find out what you should not be doing before your lace up for a run