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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 »