Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed a baby boy

Kate Middleton and Prince William welcomed a baby boy today. The birth of the new heir was announced by Kensington Palace after Kate had been in the hospital for more than 14 hours.

"Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge was safely delivered of a son at 4.24 p.m.," the palace said in a statement. "The baby weighs 8 lbs. 6 oz. The Duke of Cambridge was present for the birth."

"The queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families have been informed and are delighted with the news," the statement said. "Her Royal Highness and her child are both doing well and will remain in hospital overnight."

Cheers erupted at St. Mary's Hospital, where the baby was born, and Buckingham Palace when the announcement was released.

Throngs of people gathered outside of the palace to wait for the formal, signed birth announcement that was driven from the hospital to the palace. Following tradition, the document was taken into the palace to be shown to the queen before it was placed on an easel in the palace court.

The newborn is third in line to the British throne after its grandfather, Prince Charles, and father, Prince William. The reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, has been on the throne 61 years. The baby is the queen's third great-grandchild.

Top 10 Makeup Mistakes: Are You a Cosmetics Clown?

The sexiest makeup is the application no one notices. But is clumpy mascara, caked foundation or sloppy lip liner keeping you from looking your best? Rona Berg, Lifescript Beauty Expert, shares the top 10 makeup mistakes you’re making and how to better apply your favorite products...Women apply cosmetics to look better, to enhance their beauty - not detract from it. 

Makeup Mistake #1: Dark lip liner and light lipstick
Along with spandex and big hair, Berg says, “this is one look that should have stayed in the 80s.”

Choose lip liner in a shade close to your natural lip color, she says.

Line and color in your pucker, then top with sheer gloss. 

If you use dark liner, like a red or berry shade, fill in your mouth completely, and then top with clear gloss, not a light lipstick. 

Makeup Mistake #2: Lip liner extending beyond the lip line
What you learned in kindergarten still holds true: Coloring outside the lines is sloppy.

To fake a bigger pout:

1. Hug your lip line with the pencil.

2. Line just the border, but not beyond.

3. Color in your lips and apply a lip-plumping product.

4. Finish with a dab of clear or light gloss on the center of your lower lip; it will reflect the light and make your lips appear fuller.

Makeup Mistake #3: Drawn-in eyebrows
Women with lush, full brows should skip any added color; all they need are tweezers for stray hairs and some brow gel.

To plump up sparse brows, dip an angled brush into brow powder, says Ashunta Sheriff, a makeup artist for Christian Dior, who has worked with Alicia Keys and Hilary Duff. 

Move the brush along the natural line of the brow, extending it to the edge of the eye If your brows are super-thin, Sheriff recommends making short, feathery strokes with a pencil, then topping brows with powder.

Makeup Mistake #4: Eyeliner drawn way past the outer corner of the top eyelid The “cat-eye” (or Cleopatra) effect is sultry, but not if you go overboard. 

Use a pencil if you’re a beginner; liquid liner is more glamorous but requires skill and a steady hand.

Here's how to create a perfect eye:

1. Draw a line along the root of the lashes from the inner to outer corner.

2. At the outer edge, subtly slant the line upward. 

Extend the line no farther than a quarter inch past your eye (or just a tad bit farther for a more dramatic look). 

Use your eyebrow as a guide: Don’t take the line past its edge. 

Makeup Mistake #5: Clumpy mascara 
For long, clump-free lashes, follow these tips from Berg:

1. Before you apply, wipe the mascara wand against the opening of the tube to get rid of any excess mascara.

Wiggling the wand from side to side, from the base of your lashes to the tips, is the way to avoid clumps.

2. Before the mascara dries, comb through your lashes with an old toothbrush or an eyelash comb to separate them and get rid of the gunk.

3. If you want, apply a second coat, then comb through again.

Makeup Mistake #6: Obvious line of blush
Toss out the dinky brush that came in the compact. 

A bigger brush will distribute the color more evenly.

“After you dip the brush into the blush, knock it gently on the back of your hand to get rid of excess powder,” Sheriff says.

Smile and apply the blush in short, upward strokes on the apples of your cheeks, blending up to the hairline and ear. 

“It will give you a flushed, natural glow,” Sheriff says.

If you apply too much, tone down the color with a light dusting of translucent powder.

Finding your best blush color may require some experimentation… or a visit to a makeup counter. 

But as a rule of thumb, bright colors are a don’t. When in doubt, stick with a pinky/peach hue with a soft shimmer.

Makeup Mistake #7: Bright blue mascara
Teal or cerulean mascara is young, punkish and more suited for rebellious teens. Indigo and navy, on the other hand, are polished and chic for 20-somethings and beyond.

Dark blue mascara can brighten up the whites of your eyes, which is especially useful when you’re tired or your eyes are bloodshot.

“It’s pretty on all eye colors and flattering to everyone,” Berg says.

If blue still seems too outrageous, go for a more subtle look by applying regular black mascara and just tipping the edges of your lashes with blue, Berg suggests.

Makeup Mistake #8: Caked-on foundationSuffocating your skin with a heavy cover-up will only draw attention to the problem you’re trying to hide. Instead, try these tricks:

For fine lines: Mix in a little moisturizer with your foundation, which will prevent the formula from seeping into the lines.

For blemishes: “Mineral makeup can give great coverage for pockmarks and acne,” Berg says.

Berg also recommends gel foundations, such as those offered by cosmetic company Chantecaille: “It’s expensive, but it works. It looks like real skin.”

Makeup Mistake #9: Foundation line on jaw
To avoid a telltale foundation mask, the first step is to select the right shade.

Here are Berg's tips: 

1. Ask a salesperson at the makeup counter to pick out several shades, then test a few on your cheek. 

2. Step outside into natural light and use a hand mirror to see which shade looks best on you.

Our necks are often a different color than our faces and chests, says Sheriff. 

That's why it’s important to blend foundation down into the neck for a uniform color. Use a makeup sponge to create a seamless edge.

Makeup Mistake #10: Lining eyes only halfway
A strong, hard line all the way around your eye can make your peepers look smaller and closer together, but lining them only halfway looks silly. 

The solution?

“A softer line can make your eyes look bigger,” Berg says.

Here's how to achieve a softer line:

1. Line your top and bottom lids at the inner edge of the iris and extend the liner to the outer corner of your eye.

2. Then, gently smudge the line toward the inner corner of your eye to create a softer look.

Are You a Makeup Maven or Mishap?Most women experiment with makeup in their teens, giving them plenty of time to figure out which products and techniques work best. But some women never learn. Are you one of these makeup offenders? Find out if the foundation of your cosmetics knowledge is well-blended, or caking under layers of bad habits with this makeup quiz.

Easy Hair Care Tips

We all love the good things that monsoon brings with itself, be it the cloudy weather, the cool breeze gently caressing you, the rain drops or the hot tea. 

But, don’t just get lost in this ‘dreamy’ picture, and also devote your attention towards the downside of this humid weather too. For, monsoon weather can wreak havoc on your hair and leave you with a feeling of cursing this blissful weather. 

Here are a few hair care tips to leave you with those beautiful locks that you would love to run your fingers down this monsoon season.

Wash your scalp properly: It is very important to wash your scalp properly and frequently as due to high humidity levels, we sweat more during monsoon season. This will not just help in cleaning the scalp and keeping it dust and debris free, but will also avoid further damage to the hair.

A hair conditioner is a must: To fight against monsoon frizziness, the best method is to apply a good conditioner each time you wash your hair. But make sure not to apply conditioner on your scalp but only on the strands of hair. This provides a shine to your hair and prevents them from breakage. Another important point is to choose a conditioner as per your hair type. Like, if you have dry hair, choose a conditioner that will restock your hair with essential substitutes needed by them.

Avoid using hairdryer and hair styling: Ideally, it is always good to let your hair dry naturally. If due to some reason, you are using a hairdryer, don’t over dry as this will hamper your hair badly and leave them frizzy and damaged. Another advice that will help you maintain healthy hair is avoid hair procedures like perming or straightening as they may harm your hair adversely and make matters worse.

Use a wide-toothed comb: Dump all your round and flat hair brushes and instead use a wide-toothed comb in the monsoon season to allow less breakage and damage to hair. Also, try not to tie your hair too tightly as this may lead to hair breakage, dandruff and fungal infections. Instead go for lose hair styles or just let your hair open.

Cover you crown: Love your hair? Then cover your crown ladies to protect your hair by avoiding stepping out when it’s raining-even if you are armed with an umbrella. Make sure to wash your hair thoroughly with a mild cleanser and use a conditioner thereafter, in case your hair gets wet in the rain.

Hair cut: Keep your hair trimmed and short during the season and avoid any hair cut that requires a lot of styling.

Stay hydrated: Drink ample amount of water and other liquids like coconut water and fruit juices as this will help your hair stay healthy and strengthen them from within during the monsoon season.

So, try these amazing tips for healthy hair that will leave you with a beautiful feeling to sail through this monsoon season.

Whole milk could be better for kids than skim milk

Washington: Giving kids whole milk may be a better option over skim milk, a new research has revealed.

According to Dr. David S. Ludwig, an endocrinologist at Boston Children`s Hospital, and Dr. Walter C. Willet, Fredrick John Stare professor of epidemiology and nutrition chair at the Harvard School of Public Health in Cambridge wanted to find which milk is more nutritious.
Their study showed that 2 cups of milk is enough for children, CBS News reported.

The authors point out that there are only a few clinical trials that have looked at the benefits of reduced-fat milk compared to whole milk.

Most people just assume the lower-fat milk has fewer calories, which theoretically decreases total caloric intake and lessens weight gain.

However, researchers said that just because someone lowers fat intake doesn`t necessarily mean that it will help with losing the pounds.

Researchers said that a person may feel less full after drinking low-fat milk than if they`d had whole milk, making them more likely to consume additional calories.

The research was published on July 1 in JAMA Pediatrics. 

Shah Rukh Khan's Third Child Rumors Confirmed: Yes, It's a baby Boy

Amid swirling rumors and speculation in the media that Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri had conducted gender testing – illegal in India – prior to the birth of their third child, it has finally been confirmed that the new addition to the Khan household is indeed a boy.

Yet the details are cryptic. According to reports, the baby was born well before the media hubbub surrounding the alleged prenatal gender test.

“Andheri hospital has informed the BMC health authorities that a boy was born on May 27, 2013," said Vijay Khabale Patil, a spokesman for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). “The father's name was Shah Rukh Khan and the mother was Gauri Khan.”

While it remains unclear why the news was kept under wraps for more than a month, yesterday the 47-year-old Bollywood star muddied the waters further when he said, “It's a mixture of sad news and good news. When the sad part is over I will share the good part.”

Despite Mumbai municipal officials’ confirmation, Khan did not reveal the baby’s gender when he confirmed that the child had been born. He also told reporters that the news was “extremely personal”. He added, “I request the authorities concerned to continue to enthusiastically investigate about my baby.”

According to Mumbai municipal commissioner Manisha Mhaiskar, “We are now in the process of establishing whether he is the biological child of the star couple. Once that is established, we shall ask them details of the sonography…to find out whether they did find out the child's gender before birth.”

Another civic official added, “If the news report stating the child's gender appeared after his birth, there is no issue.”

It has been widely reported that the child was born to a surrogate mother – rumored to be Gauri’s sister-in-law Namita Chibber – who carried the baby for the Khans, who have two other children, 15-year-old son Aryan and 13-year-old daughter Suhana.

When rumors circulated that the couple may have checked the baby’s gender the Indian Radiological and Imaging Association demanded an investigation. The practice is illegal in India where gendercide remains a problem due to a cultural preference for boys.

Tie-Dye Nails Tutorial

A very nice nail design for those of you who like to experiment! You will need white, blue and red nail polish (of course you can try it with your favourite colours as well), a needle and a match.

1. Paint your nails white

2.Carefully draw a blue line diagonally.

3. Cover the to white part in red

4. With the help of a pin/needle drag white nail polish towards the top of your nail, until you like it

5. Use a match to form the red part of your nail and mix the colours

6. Apply a top coat and enjoy your new style

Abhishek apologises to cameramen

Yes, you heard right. Abhishek Bachchan did indeed drive over the feet of two cameramen , after leaving Sanjay Dutt’s house. Don’t jump the gun. He didn’t do it on purpose. Apparently, on his way out there was such a huge crowd outside Dutt’s house, that he didn’t realise his folly. What’s more, when someone called him and told him about his mistake, he immediately called up the cameramen and apologised to them. He even agreed to foot their hospital bill in case they needed it. Luckily, for Abhishek, the camera guys weren’t drastically injured.

Everything You Need in Your Haircare Tool Kit, Courtesy of L’Oreal Paris

Think of L'Oreal Paris as the Ask Jeeves for your hair care dilemmas. Bring them a problem and without a doubt, one of the five Advanced Hair care lines has a solution. With eight patents and the test results from 5,000 women, L'Oreal Paris has created targeted hair care lines, with effective and transforming treatments, for the most common hair problems.

Here’s how they can help a variety of common (and thoroughly annoying) hair issues:

Do you have brittle, fragile hair?
Over the course of time, due to age and environmental factors, the hair cuticle can become worn, making the hair vulnerable to breaks and thinning. Triple Resist is like a workout for your hair, helping each strand to become stronger and more resilient, nourishing it from root to tip. It helps to resist hair fall brom breakage by 64%. The Triple Resist line, consisting of a shampoo, conditioner and the Ultimate Strength Solution is fortified with the highest levels of protein-boosting amino acids like arginine.

Do you want to protect your color?
Color can fade because of stress from washing, styling, handling, and chemical treatments. This stress diminishes your hair’s natural proteins, causing it to reflect less light so that it starts to look dull. Keeping your hair in good condition is the best way to sustain vibrant color since damaged hair can’t hold onto hair dye pigment. The Color Vibrancy line can keep your hair looking vibrant and fresh for up to eight weeks. It contains UVA and UVB filters and nourishes your hair to make it silky and soft. Advanced Hair care Color Vibrancy Dual Protect Spray is a dual-action leave-in spray to safeguard your hair and scalp from styling temperatures up to 450 degrees.

Is your hair thirsty? 
Internal (hormone levels, diet) and external changes (air conditioners, radiators) affect the moisture and quality of your hair. While iron and biotin supplements and foods with omega-3 fatty acids like salmon, flax seeds, and walnuts can help, the Power Moisture line uses hyaluronic acid to make hair more silky, manageable, and soft, adding up to ten times the hydration. The Moisture Rush Mask–a deep conditioning mask–reinvigorates dull, parched hair. It transforms dehydrated hair into lush, glossy strands.

Want effortless smooth hair? 
Humid days, tropical temperatures, and damaged hair with split and broken ends can all lead to frizz, a word that sounds as ugly as it looks. The Smooth Intense line uses oleo-keratin to polish hair, providing anti-humidity protection, and promising up to 72 hours of sleek hair. The Intense Frizz Taming Serum is a smoothing leave-in product that adds polish to the hair’s surface and creates an invisible barrier to block out frizz and lock in shine.