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Coral Makeup ~ The ‘It’ Shade for spring | March 23, 2010

Well beauty lovers, it seems that coral is the ‘go-to’ color for spring makeup. The latest runway shows featured an orange lip that was a bit much for my personal taste, but I digress!

Bobbi Brown has a new collection called Cabana Corals. It includes lip and cheek shades to compliment most any skin tone.  If you’re at all intimidated by this melony hue, and wonder how you can make it work for you, fear not. I recently spoke with Bethany Brill, accomplished hair and makeup artist, about tips on how to bring the coral cosmetic trend into your life, minus … Read More »


 

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Ten Tips For the Body and Soul | March 23, 2010

From Two Women Who Should Know
By Dr. Vivian Diller and Dr. Jill Muir-Sukenick
Authors of Face It: What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change

We are often asked how the psychological six steps we describe in our book, Face It: What Women Really Feel as Their Looks Change, translate into practical ways to feel and look more attractive. So, we put together some tips that once were useful to us in our former careers as models. They are even more useful more so now as our own looks are changing! They were designed in conjunction with the internal changes … Read More »


 

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Color Me Happy | March 22, 2010

In these last weeks of Winter, the dark, snowy, and rainy days can really make us feel depressed and go stir crazy.  One of the ways in which to combat these feelings can be through the use of color.   Science tells us that the colors we see in our environment including what we wear and the hues of light around us are all absorbed by our bodies and interpreted by our brains and produce certain feelings in us.

According to Wikipedia, “The science of color, called chromatics, includes the perception of color by the human eye and brain.”  For centuries, the … Read More »


 

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Charity Fashion Show With a Focus on the Green Movement | March 22, 2010

Sense & Sustainability will celebrate green fashion and raise money to support an amazing cause with a cocktail soiree and fashion show on April 9, 2010, 6:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. at Aicon Gallery, 35 Great Jones Street New York, NY.

The evening will begin with a sample sale and organic cocktail, wine, and beer reception with delicious hors d’oeuvres, a DJ, and a silent auction. The main event will be a runway presentation at 8 p.m. showcasing the collections of four emerging sustainable designers. At the end of the night, attendees will receive gift bags filled with eco-friendly goodies.

Swati Argade will … Read More »


 

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Lidia’s Italian American Scallopine | March 22, 2010

By Lidia Matticchio Bastianich,
Author of Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes

Everyone loves scallopine, and I’m sure it’s one of your favorite choices in your neighborhood Italian restaurant. The wonderful thing about scallopine is that the recipes are often so versatile. Any of the recipes that you find here can be prepared with veal, chicken, turkey or pork. One thing you do need is a meat mallet with both smooth and toothed sides. For more scallopine recipes, visit www.lidiasitaly.com.

To serve four, I suggest starting with any of the following; remember it’s your … Read More »


 

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Romance is in the Air for Spring Bridal Trends | March 22, 2010

Spring is just about here, along with summer and its most popular wedding months; May, June and August! These are the top months to walk down the isle and with the warm weather, comes new trends from the veil to the wedding shoes.  This season’s key looks are so romantic; we had to share for all of you still looking for “The Dress”.

Layers and Layers of Ruffles and Lace: Details are the main focus this season with tiers of silk chiffon and organza piled on the skirt or accentuating the neckline.  Classic silhouettes and Grecian draping are updated by adding … Read More »


 

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Meital Dohan – International Actor and Entrepreneur | March 22, 2010

Born and raised in Israel, Meital graduated from Nissan Nativ, Israel’s prestigious acting school, and has starred in many theater, television and film productions. She earned Israeli Oscar nominations for her performances in God’s Sandbox and Giraffes. She played a central comedy role in Ugliest Esti – the Israeli Ugly Betty – which won the Israeli Emmy for Best Comedy Series. Meital won the Israeli Tony for Most Promising New Actress in 2000 for her work in Best Friends, with Israel’s renowned Cameri Theater. Notable credits include Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Noga in Lice, Phoebe in As You Like … Read More »


 

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Why Expressing Grief After A Breakup Is Important | March 19, 2010

by Susan J. Elliott, JD, MEd, author of GETTING PAST YOUR BREAKUP: How to Turn a Devastating Loss into the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You.

William Shakespeare said to give sorrow words for “the grief that does not speak whispers the o’er-fraught heart and bids it break.”  In short, express your heartache otherwise your heart will not heal.

After a breakup you may cry for a while and then try to “stiff upper lip” it or go out and find a new love long before you are ready.  The grief process hurts and most of us try to avoid it.  … Read More »


 

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Now, Discover Your Children’s Strengths | March 19, 2010

by Jenifer Fox,
Author of Your Child’s Strengths: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

Parent-Teacher Conferences, A Time to Celebrate Strengths

It is parent-teacher conference time and you arranged your schedule three months in advance to attend. If you are like most parents, you feel a certain amount of anxiety around this event. You attend hoping there won’t be any surprises and that you won’t discover that your child is experiencing any difficulties. Unfortunately, most parent-teacher conferences focus on grades rather than children, with the primary goal of addressing a child’s area of weakness. Few parents go to conferences with the main goal of discovering … Read More »


 

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Broad PR Experience with an Eye on Fashion | March 19, 2010

Being the offspring of fashionista (her style was 70’s chic) Nadia Murdock has always had a passion for fashion.  She decided to put my passion to work in November 2008 by creating Manchester Public Relations.  Although she has never had the capability of designing or sketching beautiful pieces of clothing, she has always had a good eye for them.  “Pieces that are unique, fun, timeless and yet practical have always appealed to me,” says Nadia.

I recently had a chance to talk to Nadia and ask her how she got started with her PR firm.

“Since I can remember I have … Read More »


 

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Laura Su Announces New Collection of Fashion Prints | March 19, 2010

Designer Laura Su of Prismera Design is happy to announce Series II of her fashion illustration prints. There are five prints in this collection: Scarlet, Cadmium Yellow, Emerald, Cobalt and Coral. Each is printed on slightly textured 100% cotton rag paper using professional archival inks. “Watercolor is a medium that I’ve loved since art school and painting these lovely girls has allowed me to continue embracing color in a different way while designing my line of jewelry,” says designer Laura Su.

The prints are available as:
5” x 7” print – $20 (with frame, add $30)
11” x 14” print – $46 (with … Read More »


 

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Balancing Act | March 18, 2010

I realized the other day that I’ve not been practicing what I’ve been preaching lately.  In sharing ideas with a client on achieving balance in her own life (juggling work, kids, a husband, community involvement, etc.), I discovered that I, too, could benefit from my own advice.

I’ve always been a workhorse, and now that what started out as a hobby as become a full-time career, I spend far too much time ‘at work’ (in front of my computer, on the phone, out-and-about networking, etc.)   Don’t get me wrong – I love what I do, but it’s work nonetheless, and it … Read More »


 

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Creamy Deliciousness | March 18, 2010

My son told me he was bringing his new girlfriend over for dinner. I wanted to make something really special in her honor. I know that my son loves strawberries and I love the way they taste with bananas so I decided on a Banana Cream Cake with Strawberry Cream filling.

I had never made a cream cake before so I was surprised to find no butter in the recipe and I was a little bit worried that it had been left out but decided to go ahead with it anyway. I am SO … Read More »


 

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Here Comes the Bride… | March 18, 2010

Planning a wedding can be very stressful, I know, I am planning one myself. No matter how prepared you are there is always something that comes up. I have found some helpful tips that I would like to share with fellow Brides-to-be!

Get a calendar. This is extremely important, whether it’s an electronic or an actual planner, this will come in handy with keeping your appointments up to date and keeping everything in one spot. I received a bridal planner as an engagement present from my Maid of Honor and it has become my Bride Bible! I … Read More »


 

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Putting Myself on a Time Out | March 17, 2010

Being a working, single mother, can be a tough job on the best of days. But being an ambitious, involved, working, writing, guest speaking, single mother is even tougher. Believe me I’m not trying to toot any horns here. I’m writing this because I’m sure you understand.

You can insert your own descriptors, but you’re probably juggling as many roles in the course of a day as I have been. We all do it. Our society places an inordinate value on being “busy.” Business is worn like a badge of honor.

Or at least I was. And all of my conversations started … Read More »