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Bed Sheets To Update Your Room For Spring | March 23, 2011

With spring just right around the corner, this provides the perfect opportunity to update the look of your bedroom. One of the things that is an easy change that provides a great impact is simply buying new bedding in spring colours and patterns. One piece of bedding you will want to buy is sheets.

When selecting sheets for your spring bedding, thread count is a major consideration. To determine the thread count of sheets, the label on the package will display this information. Many consumers might wonder what exactly the thread count means. This is the number of threads that comprise … Read More »


 

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Mackage Fall/Winter 2011 at the Lincoln Center | March 23, 2011

 

 

Every season fashion week is unpredictable—you never know what kind of experience it will be until the lights dim low and the music rolls as the first model steps foot onto the catwalk. Mackage proved to live up to this exciting suspense with a sexy chic style from the start. I had a fabulous front row seat, sitting 2 seats away from Adrienne Bailon. Needless to say, I was quite excited to be there.

Mackage presented a fabulous Fall/Winter 2011 collection. For women it featured feminine silhouettes with strong details.  A teal jacquard … Read More »


 

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Teen Cuisine | March 22, 2011

There’s no need to eat plain and uninspired cooking!

Whether you’re a first-time or seasoned chef, you can prepare and take pride in the more than 50 mouthwatering recipes in this book for all times of day.

Here are just a few examples:

Sunrise Muffins

Grits and Cheddar Cheese Souffle

Pizza from California, Chicago, and New York

4th of July Shortcake

And there are so many more flavorful dishes!  All the recipes feature organic ingredients and foods that are available in supermarkets from coast to coast.  No recipe is too hard for the beginning cook.  Just follow the step-by-step directions and enjoy making your favorite dishes from … Read More »


 

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Anything Other Than Naked | March 22, 2011

“Many men think it no longer matters how they dress, but it most definitely does,” says Glen R. Sondag, aChicago investment advisor. “Whether we like it or not, we are often judged by what the wear—to work, at social events, and numerous other outings.  It never hurts to look your best.”

The problem, Sondag acknowledges, is that men get little guidance from each other and often resist advice from their girlfriends or wives. They don’t read or trust articles on the latest fashions for men, and vague terms such as “business casual” leave them confused.

“Men rely on their own instincts or whatever feels … Read More »


 

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Skintimate Runway Challenge | March 21, 2011

Attention all fashion designers! Skintimate is presenting a fantastic challenge for you. Skintimate, the #1 women’s shave prep brand, announces today the search for the next generation of female fashion designers with the launch of the second Skintimate Studios Ready for Everything design program online at www.skintimatestudios.com.

The winner of the contest will receive a once in a lifetime opportunity to win a two week internship in New York City with designer Mara Hoffman to help her prepare for the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Swim Show in Miami. Contestants will need to submit a design to the theme of “Ready for Everything,” … Read More »


 

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Moroccan Bean And Vegetable Farro Soup | March 21, 2011

When most people think about Italian cuisine, they think pasta. But in many of my Italian classes, nary a strand can be found. That’s because Italian cuisine is so much more than a plate of pasta; other starches need fair and equal time. Take farro for example. It’s one of the oldest unhybridizied forms of wheat and has been a part of the Italian diet for centuries. But when was the last time you had farro? Probably never. Ever see farro on most mainstream Italian menus? It’s not there, but it should be.

But even if you never see it served … Read More »


 

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Chic Galleria Exclusive Interview With Clinton Kelly | March 21, 2011

Oh, the mistakes women make! Clinton Kelly is famous for pointing out fashion disasters on his TLC Show What Not To Wear. But after years of parading fashion victims in front of the infamous 360 degree mirror, many women still repeat the same mistakes.

That’s why Clinton has teamed up with Macy’s to help women reinvent their wardrobe. He’ll give tips how to wear fun spring trends while avoiding some of fashion’s biggest mistakes!

So step out of those Ugg boots and take off that oversized parka. It’s spring and it’s time for a major fashion change.

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* The biggest fashion mistakes … Read More »


 

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An Apple A Day | March 21, 2011

Discover why proverbs have stood the test of time.

Proverbs — those colorful time-honored truths — have become part of our everyday language.  But how often do we think about their origins or meanings?

This unique collection of words to live by reveals the source of these timeworm expressions, which are as relevant today as they were when first coined generations ago.

An Apple a Day provides the fun facts behind 200 proverbs, including . . .

The darkest hour is before the dawn.
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.
The proof of … Read More »