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42 Events maltatoday, SUNDAY, 31 JULY 2016 Max Factor introduces the Marilyn MonroeTM lipstick collection DON'T be daunted by red lip- stick, it can create instant glam- our that will make you look and feel great. The trick is finding the right red for you. Luckily, Max Factor has launched four new red lip shades matched to skin tone. Four red shades expertly designed and customised to work with indi- vidual skin tones; warm, cool and dark, with a final shade, which is universally f lattering – so there's a red for everyone. Inspired by Marilyn Monro- eTM and one of her favourite red lipsticks: Max Factor Ruby Red, the collection enables women to 'be more of the women they are'. The power of red An enduring shade, it never goes out of fashion and with the right red for you, it can work in harmony with your ever chang- ing style as well as four scien- tifically proven reasons why we should all go for it. People will think you're younger than you are. According to a study con- ducted by Gettysburg College in Pennsylvania, facial features — like lips and eyebrows — get no- ticeably paler as you age because your skin gets darker. When a woman is young, her lips are much redder than her skin, creating an image of youth. By wearing red lipstick, older women can mimic that effect by creating a strong contrast again. If you waitress, bartend or work in the hospitality indus- try, you'll probably get better tips Although more likely to hap- pen with male customers, a study from the Universite de Bretagne-Sud in France found that women who wore red lip- stick got better tips. Interest- ingly this worked only with red lipstick. When they wore other colors, they didn't get better tips. It could make you more com- petent at work In 2011, The New York Times highlighted a study conducted by Procter & Gamble and Har- vard University that found that women who wear bold makeup are perceived as more likeable and competent in the workplace. When men and women were asked to look at pictures of 25 women of all races with differ- ent degrees of makeup on, the pictures of the women with dark eye and lip makeup were viewed as more competent than the ones who were more bare-faced. "There are times when you want to give a powerful 'I'm in charge here' kind of impression, and women shouldn't be afraid to do that," says Sarah Vickery, one of the authors of the study. The more red lipstick you wear, the more selfies you take, therefore the more confident you are (well, in theory). At least that's what one study conducted by Harvard found. After surveying 1,000 women, the researchers found that those who wear lipstick post twice as many selfies a week as those who like to go natural. And women who wear red lipstick post three selfies a week, on average. The study also found that women who wear lipstick four or more days of the week had sig- nificantly higher confidence lev- els than those who wear it less. Top lifestyle magazines still going strong SINCE distributing its first is- sue back in January 2010, VIDA has sought to provide Maltese homes with interesting informa- tion about topics ranging from travel stories, make-up tips, reci- pes and new places worth visit- ing in the country. In preparation of its 80th is- sue, VIDA is proud to have pro- vided fresh content for the past few years. In the past month, it has strived to find a voice online, through posting blog posts on a daily basis accessible through their website, and maintaining a high social network profile on Facebook. VIDA has been active for the past six years and it has no inten- tion of stopping anytime soon; exciting plans are in store for the maga- zine for the upcom- ing year, including new content sections that will interest a whole new range of audiences. A team of members working tirelessly to ensure that the mag- azine is always pro- viding quality content on a vast range of interesting topics, and now you have the opportunity to be a part of this dynamic team. The magazine is currently looking for an editor who can share and project the flair it has worked so hard to present throughout the years. Positions are also available for advertis- ing and distribution sales execu- tive who can help the magazine flourish in new and exciting ways. For more information about these positions you can visit www.FamalcoCareers.com or send a CV and covering letter to hr@famalco.net Bananas: an energy pack in a snack THE first time a banana fea- tured in written history was in the sixth century, where it is said to have probably been the first cultivated fruit. Everyone knows the multi- ple benefits that the banana has: that it includes no fat, has no cholesterol, possesses large amount of vitamin c, potassi- um fibre and B6 which is found exclusively in it. But there are some little secrets about banan- as which no one ever bothers to speak about. Studies have actually shown that the banana is the perfect food to eat when on a diet, as its scent tricks your brain into thinking you have already eaten and may serve to suppress your appetite. Choosing the best banana might be tricky, you need to think ahead. Your decision should be based on when you plan on consuming them; if you don't plan on eating them any time soon, then the greener the better. Bananas should be ripened at room temperature; placing un- ripe bananas in a fridge will hin- der the ripening process com- pletely. On the other hand, to hasten the ripening process, just place the banana in a paper bag with another fruit, especially ki- wis or apples. The best state of a banana is when it is fully ripe, as it contains the most antioxi- dants at that stage. GIOIA bananas are natu- rally sweeter in taste as they are grown in regions of South America. They are kept at a con- trolled temperature throughout their journey in order to avoid premature ripening. GIOIA bananas excel strict criteria in a thorough quality checking process that they un- dergo; only the very best banan- as are given the GIOIA stamp of approval, ensuring that the Mal- tese market is provided nothing less than the highest of quality. Fruitland Company are the local distributors of the GIOIA ba- nana brand. For more information send an e-mail to info@Fruitland.Com- pany or visit their warehouse in Attard. A history of real estate success AFTER the devastating earth- quake and fire in San Francisco in 1906, young real estate agent Colbert Coldwell saw the need for honest and professional real estate services to help rebuild the city. With two partners, the real es- tate company of Tucker, Lynch and Coldwell was formed on Au- gust 27, 1906, where the principal of work only for the customers was a main priority. This led to the beginning of a tradition of in- tegrity and customer support that continues to this day. In 1913, Benjamin Arthur Banker joined the firm as a sales- man, where together with Colbert Coldwell they quickly discovered they held similar views and eth- ics. Banker became a partner in 1914, and the two remained ac- tive in the company while other partners went into different di- rections. Fast forward 80 years and Cold- well Banker now had locations in all fifty states, and had begun in- ternational expansion in Canada and Puerto Rico. In 1992, Cold- well Banker affiliates became the first to advocate and practice Seller Disclosure, helping change the practice of real estate in many markets. In April 2012 Coldwell Banker Real Estate was named among the top 45 companies for excel- lence in learning and develop- ment by Chief Learning Officer magazine. In March 2013, it was named among the top 10 com- panies for ongoing excellence in learning and development in the 2013 LearningElite, a renowned American magazine. Ranked No. 10 from a list of 52 companies, Coldwell Banker® was the only real estate brand on the list. The story of Coldwell Banker® is a story of leadership and success. From its beginnings in San Fran- cisco in 1906, Coldwell Banker has grown to become one of the premier residential real estate or- ganisations in the world. Coldwell Banker was founded on a commitment to professionalism and customer service that con- tinues to be the core of its busi- ness philosophy today. Coldwell Banker provides its sales associ- ates with the strongest support in the real estate industry, so they in turn can deliver the support their buyers and sellers need. That's the Coldwell Banker tradition. For more information about Coldwell Banker Malta visit their website or send an e-mail to in- fo@coldwellbanker.com.mt

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