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Fur flies over Fendi fashion show in South Korea

SEOUL: Scores of animal rights activists demonstrated on Thursday outside a fashion show in the South Korean capital in protest at a decision by Italian designer Fendi to include fur.

"The company of blood, Fendi, the city of blood, Seoul," read one banner outside the venue, a newly completed floating island on the Han river.

"Fur is cruel," read another.

City officials earlier threatened to cancel the event unless all fur items were removed from the catwalk, but later relented after organisers apparently agreed to reduce the number of such items in the show.

An AFP correspondent saw about 12 fur garments in the autumn/winter collection, fewer than the 20 originally planned.

But an estimated 80-90 protesters outside the venue were not appeased.

"A lot of Europeans reject the idea of using fur for clothes, so now luxury companies are rushing to Asia instead to cash in," said Jo Hee-Kyung, head of the Korea Animal Welfare Association.

His members were there to convey a message from the people of Seoul, he said.

Among the demonstrators were elementary schoolchildren, who held stuffed toy animals and wore rabbit ears. "It hurts so much, don't skin us," they chanted.

Police said about 100 plain-clothes officers were on duty but no incidents were reported.

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How to choose which colours suit you best

Wearing the perfect colours can revitalise your look and take years off your appearance, so define and refine your style with the knowledge of which colours suit you best.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the vast choices of clothes available in the shops or by your own mishmash of a wardrobe then this is for you! Knowing which colours suit you best will help simplify and improve your clothing choices.

Before you set to work on discovering which colours suit you best, you must disregard your preconceived ideas about what your "favourite" colours are, because although you like them, they may not actually be flattering for you. The best colours will leave you looking healthy, vibrant and refreshed.

Deciding on the colours that are best for you is very simple. It just depends on your own colouring, which includes your eye and hair colour and skin tone.

In order to tell your skin tone you need to look at it under natural light, checking to see whether there is a hint of golden or rosiness. A hint of apricot or golden undertones means you're "warm" toned, being slightly pink or rosy makes you "cool" toned.

Cool-toned people look best in blue-based colours; warm-toned people will look best in yellow-based colours.

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Some pointers

Warm tones

Warm tones suit natural earth colours such as browns, bronzes and sage greens.
For pretty feminine summer shades try peach and apricot.
If you prefer reds, then try brick red, dark tomato or a burnt orange hue.
Earth greens like olive or jade enhance warm skin tones.
Clean ivory or oyster whites also enhance the warm skin tone type.
For your professional wardrobe, look for clothes in taupe or bright navy. Try brown and gold accessories for maximum impact.

Cool tones

Pure white is a great match for cool skin tones.
Bold raspberries, deep greens, royal blue, plum and pure black are also winners.
Cool-toned people can wear bright ruby red to great effect.
Cool skin tones can also be enhanced by soft pastel blues and pinks.

Within these ranges there will be colours that suit individuals best, depending on the combination of hair, eye and skin colour. Be analytical the next time you try coloured clothing on to help you decide what really looks best on you.

If you can't be bothered to try everything on in order to sort through your wardrobe, you can just drape items over your shoulder and check how the colour looks next to your face.

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Things to look out for

Colours that complement your natural tone should brighten the appearance of your skin and look good with your hair and eyes. Colours which aren't so great will make you appear pale and washed-out and accentuate any dark shadows or blemishes.

Pay attention to what you are wearing when friends compliment you on your outfit — it's likely that this colour is a good match for you.

If you don't trust your own judgement or just want a second opinion, visit a department store make-up counter. Make-up artists are trained to spot which colours will suit people best. Ask them to consider your skin tone, hair colour and eye colour as they help you find the best colour pallet for you.

How do I shape my eyebrows?

Get your brows ship-shape and sexy with these expert tips...

Brows that wow

“Always groom your brows in natural light,” advises brow specialist Kristen Fisher from The Brow Bar. “Use a hand mirror for close-up precision and a large mirror so you can step back and check that they are even.”

• Pointed tweezers are more precise; however, it’s easier to grab stubborn hairs with a slanted pair. Work with whichever you find easiest.
• “It’s fine to pluck strays above the eyebrow,” says Fisher. “Just don’t go overboard, and don’t tweeze too close to your hairline.”
• “Your brows should be long, thick and slightly arched,” says Fisher. “Avoid the tadpole look by going a little at a time, and use your natural shape as an outline.”
• For a longer-lasting result, get your brows threaded or waxed. Whatever you decide, it’s hard to get an accurate shape at home, so get it done professionally.

Tip: A technician needs 10 days of brow growth to restore your shape, and a months’ worth to start from scratch.

Post-Pluck...

• Your brow colour should be two shades deeper than your natural hair colour
• Dab some highlights within the arch of your brow to show off your handiwork
• Gently comb a gel through your brows to hold hair in place.

Three steps to perfect brows

1. Shape: Pull the skin tight and pluck hairs beneath the natural arch, in the direction they are growing.

2. Line up: To determine the inner edge, line up a pencil vertically against one nostril. Your brow should begin where it meets your forehead.
3. Define: Hold your eyebrow pencil so it’s lying sideways against the brow, then sketch the fine lines of your brow to define them.

Brow dos and don’ts
Do – groom your brows daily
Don’t – get rid of the long hairs, as these are what give your brows their shape.
Do – pluck brows after a hot shower when your pores are open – it’s less painful
Don’t – pluck them during your period, when your skin is particularly sensitive
Do – go and see a professional if you’re unsure about what shape to go for

Wearing heels gives you great legs

Good news for heel-lovers" wearing high heels gives women shapelier legs than wearing flats.

A new study of 18 to 33 year-old women in the UK has found that women who walk in high heels activate their inner and outer calves more evenly than women who wear flats. The women had shapelier legs than those who wore shorter heels.

The results are similar to those found in an Italian study in 2009, which revealed that wearing heels can tone the body, condition muscles and even improve one's sex life. We don't know about that last claim, but we do know we feel instantly sexier when we wear high heels!