Most people think that feminism started sometime around the nineteen sixties when women started burning their bras and stopped shaving their legs for a while. In fact, feminism has been around for centuries! Don't be fooled by the stereotype of the "militant feminist." Feminists have worked within their societies for hundreds of years to promote equal rights for both genders! Here are a few of history's most famous feminists:

Abigail Adams: Abigail was one of...

Hosiery was knitted long before our parents were born or having used it themselves, and repeatedly in fashion in the year 1950s to the 60s. Since then, stockings were never out in the market; the most sophisticated nylon stockings, top-seamed with garter settled as a steady front liner in fashion and function.

It fits in as basic accessory for the designer's adaptability, vogue of the time and place, complimenting what couturiers offer to go with their latest-made clothes....

Every woman knows how to take care of them selves during their menstrual cycles. However proper hygine does take some knowledge. Many of the complications that result in pregnancy or child birth is a result of poor vaginal hygiene. Your hygiene will pay a major role in your general health. Not many women know this because this is something they are assumed to know automatically, which is why they don't even ask. A majority of women interviewed in a survey didn't really know what proper...

Increasing chances of getting pregnant can be important, especially for women over 40. Taking the top prenatal vitamins is one of the best tricks to getting pregnant fast. Below you'll find a recommended prenatal vitamin for every situation, plus some additional help on your quest in trying to conceive a baby.

The good news is that pregnancy after 40 isn't as difficult as it used to be. A getting pregnant calendar should be your first step: make sure you carefully mark the...

  Getting ready to propose but can't come up with a way to make her say wow. Here are some marriage proposal ideas that are little more creative than your average dinner out. In a recent study the majority of married women reported that they believe that their spouse spent a significant amount of money on their wedding proposal but that the lack of originality in the proposal had left the women feeling disappointed. So remember that when it comes to marriage proposal ideas...

Just like the servicing of machinery, the cutting tools also require proper servicing and sharpening from time to time. If these tools are not sharpened or repaired at a right point of time, they may become hostile and can even damage the subjects on which they are being used. So the case is with hair cutting scissors that these also need proper servicing in terms of sharpening and repairing at regular intervals. If a set of scissors is not serviced at a proper time, the chances are...

The last month of pregnancy is definitely an emotional one. While the day you can gaze into your little one's eyes can't come soon enough, there are still a few things you've got to look forward to before you get there.

Extra weight gain in the last month of pregnancy is typical and you may find yourself putting on a little more than a pound a week. During this month, your baby's gaining body weight, so you will, too. These few added pounds can cause back aches and mild...

The crop and shorter hairstyles are coming back into fashio, more women will be swapping to a shorter crop in 2007 and the trend has already begun.

Short hairstyles and crops have never really been away, however they are back not only are they sexy and stylish they also are low maintenance and give any women a sense of freedom.

The crop hairstyle has been popular over the years and is nothing new.

In the 1920's it was seen as the height of fashion and...

Bags are a very central accessory of a woman's attire in any season. Handbag designs keep getting better and more creative every season. Interesting trends emerge and this year is no different.

BAG IT: Bags this most recent season are expected to have a lot of stitch details. Huge and oversized handbags are the hottest item this season. But remember to keep it small for the evening. The inclination this season will veer towards accessories on the handbag, like plaited handles,...

The edgy, fantasy makeups aren't available just for Halloween or other special events and parties. The surreal makeups and hairstyles are very in trend, not only because they match with the new styles, but because they make the most intriguing unique looks. You can make dramatic styles, or glamorous fairytale looks that will impress everyone. There are simple tricks to help you out with any style you would go for.

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