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Cheryl Fenton
 
 
 
 

Style & Beauty | Quick Guide to Dealing With Your Hair Texture

It’s time to set the record straight. All hair is not created equal; therefore, it shouldn’t be treated equal. Wasn’t that in the Constitution or something? Maybe it was the Declaration of Independence. Not sure. I was absent that day at school. Anyway…

“Knowing your own hair texture and the current healthy of your hair is the next step in realizing what styling options you have,” says celebrity stylist Dickey, founder of NY-based Hair Rules Salon and Line.

Here are the four main hair textures and Dickey’s guide to caring for them:

Kinky: This type grows … Read More »


 

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Lauri Rottmayer
 
 
 
 

Home & Family | Pork Chops Baked with Apples

I’m always looking for healthy meals to prepare for dinner. We like to sit down as a family and talk about the day. It makes me happy to know I’m serving a healthy meal. We had pork chops baked with apples the other night.  It was delicious! Using lean pork chops, apples and cruciferous sauerkraut, it all came together healthfully.

First you’ll want to slice a large onion, thinly.

Then peel, core and slice two medium red apples. I used Delicious.

Brush a large skillet with olive oil and preheat.

Brown the pork chops quickly on both side. Then remove from the pan.

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Dawn Del Russo
 
 
 
 

Style & Beauty | Makeup with the Stars Zena Shteysel

Having a sister as a makeup artist, I am constantly combing through her endless supplies to see the latest and greatest. So of course when I had the chance to interview Zena Shteysel, a fabulous makeup artist working on Dancing with the Stars, I was thrilled.  There were so many questions that quickly came to mind, especially knowing she has her own makeup line and OMG, has worked with Kim Kardashian! Zena was kind enough to take a few moments and fill us in.

How did you get started as a Make-up Artist?

I got started as a makeup artist by actually … Read More »


 

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Leslie Chatman
 
 
 
 

Giveaways | Interview with Amy Holton Designs and Giveaway

Amy Holton is a wonderful, talented jewelry designer in Austin, Texas.  She has such a unique story and I am so happy that I’ve had the pleasure to interview her and giveaway one of her exquisite designs.

When was Amy Holton Designs founded?

Officially in 2007 when my husband and I moved to Austin, though I have been designing and making jewelry since 2002.

Tell me about what do you love most about designing?

Call me strange, but I really enjoy fiddly, tedious projects, so this is right up my alley.  I greatly enjoy the creative process.  Often designs emerge as I work.  Not to … Read More »


 

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Giveaways | Rodan + Fields Reverse Regimen Giveaway

It’s not what you see…It’s what you don’t see.

Exposure to the sun and the environment can leave you with less-than-youthful skin. Erase the signs of premature aging, including brown spots, dullness, and sun damage. REVERSE Regimen exfoliates, lightens, brightens, and protects your skin for a more even tone and texture.

Recognized on Allure Magazine’s A List, the REVERSE Regimen features 4 full-size products: Deep Exfoliating Wash 125 mL/4.2 Fl.Oz.; Skin Lightening Toner 125 mL/4.2 Fl.Oz.; Skin Lightening Treatment 50 mL/1.7 Fl.Oz.; and UVA/UVB SPF 15 Sunscreen 50 mL/1.7 Fl.Oz. Retail Value $160

At Rodan … Read More »


 

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Style & Beauty | Little Black Dress Sponsors

Society Stylist’s “Little Black Dress Experiment” Tours America encompassed 31 Fashion bloggers, including myself, who were given a  Little Black Dress from Ann Taylor and asked to style it in their own unique way.  Though the month of August, Valerie Elizabeth showcased these 31 woman on her website www.societystylist.com.  The following is a list of sponsors for this nation wide event.  I would love for you to fan their Facebook pages, follow them on Twitter and check out their websites.  Thanks Society Stylist and thanks Ann Taylor, MICHELLE, Saddlebag Leather, Spanx, Heely’s, Donni Charm and Hard Night Good Morning.

MICHELE

Miami’s glamour … Read More »


 

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Dawn Del Russo
 
 
 
 

Style & Beauty | Simple Sexy Fall Style

The fall fashion season is always decadent. The runways were complete with simple yet super sexy styles from the season’s must have designers. Investment pieces are on the rise, adding the perfect designer item will work wonders in your closet.

Over the knee high boots are turning up on the pages of every “book like” September issues, from Gucci to Dior. Dolce & Gabbana showed sheer lacy dresses, Louis Vuitton played with 50′s style inspiration adding edgy leather and deep necklines to his silhouettes. Velvet made an appearance on young designer Thakoon and Alexander Wang, while turtle … Read More »


 

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Home & Family | Trim Nails the Fun Way!

Kimberley Clayton Blaine is a national parenting expert and a licensed Family and Child Therapist who specializes in working with children ages newborn to six years old.  Kimberley is the founder and executive producer of a grassroots webshow, called www.TheGoToMom.TV.  Kimberley’s new book comes out this fall, The Go-To Mom’s Parenting Guide to Emotion Coaching Young Kids.”


 

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Laura Carson Miller
 
 
 
 

Style & Beauty | Seeking Pore Perfection? I’ve got the Goods!

Luckily, if you aren’t naturally waking up to flawless looking skin, much has been accomplished in the advancement of faking it.  Beauty companies know that we want to dumb down the look of our wrinkles and have our pores to appear minimized, and most of don’t want to undergo pricey treatments to get there.  And pain, possible bruising and downtime aren’t in the cards either, for me anyway, so that is all the more reason these products intrigue me. They claim to minimize pores, lessen the look of fine lines and wrinkles and set the stage for foundation, if you … Read More »


 

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Beth Anderson
 
 
 
 

Style & Beauty | Back To School Styles with PUMA

PUMA has always been my favorite brand of sneaker.  They are my go-to shoe for any situation where I’m having to do a lot of walking.  I’m always comfortable in my PUMA’s because they hug my narrow foot.  I even have PUMA footie socks!

Once I bought a pair of black PUMA’s with white stripes only to find out my daughter had the same pair.  Gasp!  How embarrassing that we might have matching shoes!  Luckily for both of us, I own the same pair in brown and white too.

These new Imani shoes that PUMA sent me to try are amazing.  I … Read More »


 

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Dawn Del Russo
 
 
 
 

Virtual Style | Relax Missy Foldable Ballet Flats

Bella Dawn TV Host Fashion expert & Lifestyle stylist Dawn Del Russo finds you the latest. most stylish fashion finds like these fun Relax Missy foldable ballet flats. www.relaxmissy.com

Dawn Del Russo is a TV personality, fashion expert seen on National TV Better TV, Fox 5 NY, InStyle Magazine, Life and Style Magazine, US Weekly for her fashion and lifestyle tips and advice. She is the author of “101 Glam Girl Ways to an Ultra Chic Lifestyle”

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Home & Family | Market Mommy Helps Women Entrepreneurs on a Budget

MarketMommy.com celebrated its first birthday this summer. The site’s first year has been full of exciting involvement and expansion.  Founder Dawn Berryman understands first-hand the struggles moms face when starting and marketing a small, online business.  Being a mom business owner since 2006, Dawn has taken her passion and built a successful website to help mom-entrepreneurs.

Market Mommy started out as a way to help moms learn how and where to market their businesses. Soon after the main website was launched, along came Market Mommy:: The Blog. This summer, as part of the site’s first birthday, a site redesign was launched … Read More »


 

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Beth Anderson
 
 
 
 

Giveaways | Talbots Launches New Denim Line for Fall:Contest

Talbots recently launched their new denim line and it is causing a wave of excitement in the fashion world.  In the midst of transforming it’s new look across the board, Talbots focused it’s fall collection around denim.  Believing that denim is a staple in every woman’s wardrobe, Talbots set out to create the perfect pairs of jeans.

There are four distinctive denim fits, Heritage, Signature, Trouser and Boyfriend.  There is no doubt that they have done extensive research for this new collection.  There is a fit and color wash for every woman!  It took Talbots 9 months to develop these styles.  … Read More »


 

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Leslie Bogar
 
 
 
 

Home & Family | Helping Your Child Through the High School Transition

If your child has just made the move from middle school to a much larger high school they may be in shock. Don’t worry, it’s not medical, but it does require intervention from you if you want them to succeed and thrive during the next four years.

Middle schools are generally smaller and safer due to a lower student population. High schools are generally fed by multiple middle schools and cultures combine and clash in various ways throughout the year.

Poor high school transition has been linked to dropout rates and some of this is due to students being ill prepared for the rigorous … Read More »


 

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Kalyn Hemphill
 
 
 
 

Style & Beauty | Rolando Santana Designs with the Customer in Mind

Rolando Santana is a new designer on the scene who deserves some major attention. I was honored to wear one of his beautiful dresses to the “Plate by Plate” event in LA last weekend (see picture below) and really have fallen in love with his chic designs. Rolando designs “with the customer in mind, and creates looks with the primary purpose of always making all women feel beautiful in his dresses.” His flattering silhouettes and flawless craftsmanship make his dresses a cut above the rest.

If you happen to be in New York City during … Read More »