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Housework Is Not Your Job! | May 24, 2011

By Lisa Bloom, Author of Think: Straight Talk For Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World

In the twenty-first century there are still commercials featuring women delightedly dancing around their bathrooms with their new soap-scum products, singing along with animated characters. In real life, we’d call these women deranged.

Any magazine that tries to sell you on the idea that scrubbing toilets makes you burst into song or that trying a new mop is a blast, or that you’ll be giddy when you get your kids’ pants whiter than their friends’ clothing should be lit on … Read More »


 

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Summer Meals: Stuffed Apricot Chicken | May 24, 2011

Sometimes it’s nice to serve something a little different for your guests and I just love my Stuffed Apricot Chicken recipe from my Symply Too Good To Be True Cookbook.  I think it would be perfect to make for a summer brunch or dinner, as it is one of those dishes with all the “wow” factor yet it is so easy to make! If you want to impress then this recipe will do just that. With its delicate fresh flavors and the balance of both sweet and savory, everyone will enjoy this delicious recipe. The other great bonus … Read More »


 

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Hitting the Beach? | May 24, 2011

If you are planning on hitting the beach whilst pregnant then you will want to invest in a maternity bikini that offers extreme support, but also maternity swimwear that will leave you feeling confident.

Many celebrities and A-list stars have been seen sporting a wide range of maternity swimwear that looks absolutely gorgeous. By donning such a look they are proving that they are not afraid to show off their new baby bumps and why should they be? Becoming an expectant mother is an extremely exciting part of your life and should be embraced!

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PBS Announces Broadcast Premiere of “AMERICAN MASTERS ‘PEARL JAM TWENTY’” | May 24, 2011

PBS announced today that Cameron Crowe’s “Pearl Jam Twenty,” from the award-winning AMERICAN MASTERS series, will join the first-ever PBS Arts Fall Festival, a multi-platform event, featuring nine programs with a range of artists and performances from around the country, inviting every American into the world of music, theater, dance, art and cultural history.

Carved from more than 1,200 hours of rarely and never-before-seen footage, plus 24 hours of recently shot interview and live footage, AMERICAN MASTERS “Pearl Jam Twenty” is the definitive portrait of Pearl Jam as told by award-winning director and music journalist Cameron Crowe. The film’s broadcast premiere … Read More »


 

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Lancome/Style Coalition Short Films: Afrobella | May 23, 2011

Lancome asked their favorite fashion and beauty bloggers to create 20 short films inspired by the colors of their Color Design 5 Pan palettes. Here Patrice Yursik of AFROBELLA experiences Lancome’s House of Color and shares her inspirations for TEAL FURY palette. To learn how you can experience color visit www.facebook.com/lancome.

Watch for Beth Anderson’s Chic Galleria Lancome short film on May 26, 2011.

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The Female Obsession with Shoes | May 23, 2011

Ask any man what his wife, partner or even female friends spend most of their money on and you’ll get one out of two answers – either a generic shopping or a more specific; shoes. They are right of course, case and what exactly is our fascination with shoes?

For most of us it’s the fact that shoes can do what no other article of clothing or accessory can; they can tie an outfit together. Put on a random outfit and add the right pair of ladies shoes and there you go, the perfect outfit is formed. Ladies shoes can also … Read More »


 

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Choosing the Right Luggage for Your Holiday | May 23, 2011

Summer time is here and that can only mean one thing, the summer holiday! While it can be fun picking out the perfect location and hotel and of course the clothes shopping, at the back of everyone’s minds is that all important issue of luggage. With so many out there how do you pick the right one for you and your trip?

To start picking out the luggage for your holiday at Very.co.uk we recommend a few things to take on board ; you need to think about how long you are going … Read More »


 

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Polka Dots and Neon | May 23, 2011

I love this combination of the large polka dots in this flirty dress by designer Marina Rahlin and the pop of neon yellow with the CROW Boyfriend watch! My daughter put this great outfit together for a day of shopping with mom.  She borrowed my crossbody handbag by Ellington and off we went to Utica Square in Tulsa for a girl’s day out!

Inspiration for POPAVINA “Frau Brooks” comes from 1920′s Hollywood starlets with a color palette inspired by pop artist Roy Lichtenstein. The red, blue, pink and polka dot were combined with classic shapes … Read More »