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My Hat’s Off to You | January 25, 2010

Maybe it’s the way I stroll slowly through the hat department, longing for something new. Perhaps it’s how I lovingly lift my grandmother’s fine vintage examples out of their boxes, eager to wear them mix with the latest style. Or the way my hat shelf is brimming with berets, Trilbys, bakerboy caps, fur hats, etc. You get it. I love hats.

But why am I always trying to cover my hair? Seriously. The reason…I have no follow through. Outfit, check. Makeup, check. Hair…oh, let’s wear a hat, shall we?

My do is usually a don’t, I won’t lie. It’s the last thing … Read More »


 

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Phuong Le
 
 
 
 

POMEGRANATE APPLE MARTEANI | January 25, 2010

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 2

* 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
* 1/2 cup ONO Energizer Yogi pomegranate black tea chilled
* 3 ounces vodka
* 1/2 oz of Sour Apple Pucker Schnapps
* Cup of ice
* Splash of sparkling wine or champagne (optional)
* Squeeze of lime (optional)

Shake ingredients in a shaker and put in chilled martini glasses. Garnish rim with a slice of lime.

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From Postpartum Depression to Pageant Winner | January 25, 2010

After the birth of my daughter in 2006, I suffered from severe postpartum depression. I had no idea what was wrong because I wanted nothing more than to be a mom. After a while of dealing with the awful symptoms such as wanting to sleep all day, not wanting to take care of my baby or myself, wanting to hurt or kill myself, and having no connection to my baby, I was convinced by my husband and mom to see a doctor. They came with me for support and to make sure that the doctor knew exactly what was going … Read More »


 

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Christine Spencer
 
 
 
 

The Most Common Internal Obstacle: We Let Fear Take Over | January 25, 2010

Women become paralyzed in their lives and let themselves go because of an underlying fear. A fear of rejection, a fear to accept how they really feel about themselves, a fear of facing the idea that they aren’t enough, a fear of accepting how others may feel about them. They let the fear take over and let other people determine their own self worth.

Give yourself permission not to be superwomen… As a way of honoring yourself, I encourage you to practice some of these self care strategies that have been helpful for me and my clients:

1. Give yourself permission to … Read More »


 

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Beth Anderson
 
 
 
 

Vote for Eddie Ross In Bloomingdale’s Big Window Challenge | January 22, 2010

Our friend Eddie Ross is representing ELLE DECOR in a two-week competition with designers from Apartment Therapy and Bloomingdale’s as part of the 2010 Bloomingdale’s Big Window Challenge!  As per the rules of the challenge, you can vote twice a day every day, either online here or by texting 1 to 89800.  Chic Galleria magazine encourages all of its readers to peruse the windows — online or at the Bloomingdale’s 59th Street store in New York City and vote daily for Eddie’s stunning design.  Voting ends January 28, 2010. 

DESIGNED BY Eddie Ross for Elle Decor

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Michelle Lehman
 
 
 
 

Any Change Is Good Change | January 22, 2010

I know all of you have change laying around the house. If you look in your closet, ash tray of your cars, the bottom of your purses and of course the top of your husband’s dresser you will find pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters. It’s amazing how much change you can accumulate in a single day.

Try this tip for keeping your change in one place. Find a container, jar or even a piggy bank to hold all of your change. We use an old popcorn can from when the Boy Scouts sold their chocolate caramel covered popcorn. Oh so yummy … Read More »


 

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Heidi Ducato
 
 
 
 

Born To Ride or at Least Look Like It | January 22, 2010

Aaahh, the motorcycle jacket!

Does it ever really go out of style? I mean, come on, the pink jacket is from Harley Davidson. Everyone knows that Harley Davidson is iconic when it comes to motorcycle jackets.

This season, we are seeing motorcycle jackets in a variety of styles, colors, and fabric. I, personally, was surprised at how much I liked it when I saw the motorcycle jacket in light blue. Stray from the traditional black? What? But, I like it! I like seeing the standard motorcycle jacket in other colors.

The black faux leather jacket from Target, that you see, also comes in a beautiful … Read More »


 

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Lori McNally
 
 
 
 

New York Pizza Snob No More! | January 22, 2010

As a native New Yorker, I admit that I am a huge pizza snob! I have lived in many different cities, and have never seemed to find pizza that I have liked, except for New York Pizza. Well, my jet setters, that all changed this weekend. My brother-in-law, Pete, grew up in Connecticut and has always raved about how good the pizza is there. Being the snob that I am about pizza, I never really believed it, but was still intrigued to taste what he always talks about. Yesterday, Rich and I drove with his parents … Read More »