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Fall Makeup Trend: Glowing Skin | February 22, 2010

A big trend on the runways at Fashion Week Fall 2010 is makeup that is glowing, shimmery and radiant on the skin.  Yes, skin is in!  And what better way to make your skin look glowing than a little bit of radiance, compliments of your favorite makeup company!!!

To get this healthy look, be sure not to use too much foundation and concealer.  This will make your skin look cakey and dry.  To give the opposite efect, lightly dab Christopher Drummond BEauty’s Natural Concealer where needed (use with a damp sponge or brush).  This will even out the skintone.  Next, dust … Read More »


 

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Book Giveaway: The Body Fat Solution | February 21, 2010

By now we all know that we gain fat when we take in more calories than we burn. But we’re not always rational creatures when it comes to food and exercise. Recognizing the emotional and psychological factors that sabotage fitness success, Tom Venuto hones in on the real causes of body fat and provides a sound plan for us to take back control of our bodies and end emotional eating for good.

Featuring easy nutrition equations that help you balance food intake, and efficient workouts that are just thirty minutes three times a week, The Body Fat Solution helps you:

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The 21st Century Workplace — Are Women the New Men? | February 19, 2010

By Ella L. J. Edmondson Bell, Ph.D,
Author of Career GPS: Strategies for Women Navigating the New Corporate Landscape

It has been widely reported that for the first time in history, women are less than a percentage point away from making up the majority of the national workforce. The economic downturn has hit men harder. They held nearly 80 percent of jobs that have been lost during what is now being called the “mancession.” What’s more, The New York Times recently reported that some of the highly educated, high powered women who “opted out” of corporations starting in the nineties … Read More »


 

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The Overnight Socialite | February 19, 2010

The Overnight Socialite
By Bridie Clark

“Didn’t we meet in Capri last May?” Lucy continued, saying each word cautiously.

“Yes!” Wyatt stopped in his tracks. “Yes!” It was the first time she hadn’t pronounced the name of the island like those unflattering three-quarter length pants. “Go on, go on!”

In this beguiling retelling of the classic Pygmalion, we meet Lucy Ellis, a Manhattan transplant who dreams of making it as a fashion designer but instead toils away on a Garment District assembly line. Road-blocked each time she tries to score a break, Lucy is beginning to think the unthinkable: maybe it’s time to pack it … Read More »


 

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Leanne Marshall Fall 2010 | February 18, 2010

Leanne Marshall debuted her Fall 2010 collection on Sunday, February 14, 2010.  Her collection showcased her attention to detail and her love for beauty.  Rather than having the models walk down the runway to loud and abrasive music, Marshall used soft, elegant music that put the audience at ease and matched well with her elegant collection.

The skirts and dresses were very refreshing to look at.  I loved the fact that she was not afraid to use colors like blue and yellow for fall.  Often times the city can feel very drab in the fall with everyone wearing mostly blacks and … Read More »


 

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5 Ways to Wipe Out Your Credit Card Balances | February 18, 2010

by Jordan E. Goodman with Bill Westrom,
Authors of Master Your Debt: Slash Your Monthly Payments and Become Debt-Free

Now, you really want to pay off your balances once and for all, don’t you? Here’s all you need to know about that. In truth, paying off your balances is simple; there’s nothing complicated about it. But it’s not easy, because it does require sacrifice and scraping together the cash that will get it done. Here are five techniques you can easily put into practice to pay off your credit card debt.

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Book Giveaway: Willow | February 18, 2010

In the past nine months since my novel Willow was released in hardcover (and, much to my amazement, gone into six printings) I have had the incredible good fortune to be interviewed a number of times. In each and every interview, whether I am speaking with a teen book blogger or a radio host, I am always asked the same two questions. “What inspired you to write a book about cutting?” And “Are you, or have you ever been a cutter?” And my answers are always the same.

“But I didn’t write a book about cutting!” I protest.  And indeed, to … Read More »


 

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Top Ten Tips for Dynamite Digital Photography | February 18, 2010

By Tom Grimm and Michele Grimm, Authors of The Basic Book of Digital Photography: How to Shoot, Enhance, and Share Your Digital Pictures

Here are 10 easy ways to greatly improve your digital photographs and avoid the pitfalls that are common with today’s automatic cameras. Professional photographers Michele and Tom Grimm offer these and many more tips in their brand-new handbook, The Basic Book of Digital Photography.

1. Pay Attention to Composition.
Too often a picture lacks impact because your subjects seem too far away. Move closer or zoom in to concentrate attention on your main subject and to avoid unwanted … Read More »