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Bath Diva Shower Cap from Bella Il Fiore | November 21, 2011

What do you get when a former beauty and bath product junkie becomes fed up with the massive amounts of unused products in her drawer? The answer is Bella Il Fiore, a creative and wearable line that simplifies your daily routine to a few key items while maintaining glamorous effects.

The super-femme line is consistently praised for its rich color formulations, exceptional ingredients and clever packaging. The Bella collection has grown to include an abundance of beauty essentials such as Perfect Pout Lip Gloss, flirty Bella in Bloom face and eye palettes, and the … Read More »


 

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The Jordan Skinny Jean by Motel Rocks | November 18, 2011

If you’re looking for a new trend this winter, you need to try Motel Rocks’ Jordan Skinny Jean! There has been a need for a new design of skinny jeans and Motel Rocks did just that with perfection. With new funky designs and colors, the Jordan Skinny Jean is sure to impress everyone and get you the attention you deserve. What is the best part of these gorgeous new designs? They only look like they would cost a pretty penny! These jeans retail for just $86 and look great paired with a simple fitted tee! You can find these designs … Read More »


 

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Fall Meals: Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Soup | November 18, 2011

Honey Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients:

12 Fl. Oz. White Wine

1 fl. Oz Vegetable Oil, as needed

2 Oz Shallot, Chopped

6 Oz Celery, Medium Dice

3 Oz Carrot, Medium Dice

1 Tbsp Garlic Clove, Chopped

2 Lbs Butternut Squash, Cooked

2 Fl Oz Olive Oil, as needed

4 Fl Oz Honey

3 Qt Vegetable Stock

8 Fl Oz Heavy Cream

Salt, to taste

White Pepper, Ground, to taste

Directions:

Squash:

Peel and seed Squash

Cut Squash into 1”-2” cubes

Place Squash in a medium bowl, mix with olive oil and honey to lightly coat

Spread Squash over a sheet tray and lightly season with salt and white pepper

Roast at 300 F for approximately 1 hr or until … Read More »


 

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Knomo iPad Snap Folio Case by Kolobags | November 18, 2011

From the west end of London comes the ever-snazzy brand, Knomo. Intended to be an extension of both style and lifestyle, Knomo laptop bags and accessories have a museum-like appeal that is timeless, and their goal is to create bags with passion that aim to make your life a little easier and hopefully more enjoyable. The fine details like stitching, embossing, and buckles are never ignored, and add to the brand’s level of class. For a subtle twist on basic black, the knomo iPad snap folio case is made of perforated, black nappa leather with a classy blue trim. The … Read More »


 

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Design Your Journal with Sheic Journal | November 18, 2011

Chic Galleria: We love this product!  No more boring black journals that never have everything in them you need!

Journaling is the ultimate in self-expression, so you’d think there would be an abundance of pretty, functional journals out there for women. In Angee Robertson’s quest to find a journal that was nice looking and easy to use, she became frustrated with the options available. She explains, “I would either find a journal that would lay flat when opened but then it would be in either brown or black. If and when I ever did find the holy grail of journals, heaven … Read More »


 

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Leopard Print- The cat in your wardrobe | November 18, 2011

Is there a more iconic fabric or print than leopard? Every season, leopard print is on trend, whether it be in the form of warm coats and scarves in winter, or long maxi dresses and cute bikinis in warmer months. Leopard print accessories always look fabulous, and add sex appeal to any outfit, Leopard print is a true, timeless classic that has probably been de jour since we were living in caves and walking around in pelts. What makes it so timeless, and how can you ensure that you channel Kate Moss or Joan … Read More »


 

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GirlFriendCircles.com: Inspiring friendships between women | November 17, 2011

Have you ever moved to a new city, a new school, a new job, and had no good friends, with no one to turn to? For the women, have you ever felt that when trying to make girlfriends, that you’ll just be judged in the process? Women are hard to approach, and to make girlfriends you have to spark conversation with a stranger and start from scratch. Now there is a website that can help you in the process of making good girlfriends. GirlFriendCircles is a website to introduce women and inspire relationships. Chic Galleria got an interview with creator … Read More »


 

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Giambattista Valli Affordable Fashion with Macy’s | November 17, 2011

Collaboration between Giambattista Valli and Macy’s* for the “Impulse” department

*Designs will be available for a limited time in select Macy’s stores and macys.com

Macy’s has announced Giambattista Valli as the fourth designer in its collaboration series to create a capsule collection for the retailer’s fashion “Impulse” department later this fall.

Known for his extravagant designs and great party dresses, the collection will be Valli’s first foray into affordable fashion. Launched on October 26 with limited-edition women’s apparel pieces, the “Giambattista Valli for Impulse Only at Macy’s” collection will be sold in approximately 225 Macy’s stores nationwide and on … Read More »


 

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How-To-Makeup from the Runway | November 16, 2011

These days EVERYTHING is online. Tips, advice, tutorials, makeup, fashion, everything you need is right at your fingertips. The newest go to is 1O5 LOOKS. 1O5 LOOKS is brought to you by a team of experts from cosmetics, media and technology – people who love making an impact while having fun!

105 LOOKS went live early September and aims to be the premier video-centric beauty site for style-savvy women who want to know how to wear the latest beauty trends.  They use video to show women how to create looks and what products to use.

105 LOOKS offers a curated selection of … Read More »


 

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Dark Chocolate Studded Zucchini Bread | November 16, 2011

Dark Chocolate Studded Zucchini Bread

by Julia Longueville of hazelnutblog.com

Have a hard time getting your kids (or yourself) enough veggies?  Try this super easy chocolate zucchini bread!

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups grated zucchini
2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup dark chocolate chips (or any kind)

Directions
Whisk sugar, oil, and eggs together in large bowl until smooth.  Add vanilla and zucchini and whisk for a few more strokes.  In separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, a cinnamon.  Add dry to wet ingredients and mix with spatula.  Fold in chocolate chips. … Read More »


 

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American West: Modern Western | November 16, 2011

If you’re a southern girl like I am, you need to check out American West Handbags! American West designs leather handbags fit for any southern girl. These gorgeous handbags are hand-crafted by a vigorous process of stamping, carving, burning, and dyeing, giving them a made-for-you feel. Also, since the brand stands behind their promise of quality and durability, these handbags are guaranteed for life in the case of any repair or replacement. Here are a few handbags from American West Handbags amazing collection:

 

 

American West “Over the Rainbow”, $234

American West “Grab & Go Clutch”, $134

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Cashmere & Baubles by Dawn Baker | November 15, 2011

Dawn Baker, an Emmy-nominated costume designer for her work on the Ellen DeGeneres Show,stylist, boutiques owner, and most recent credit: designer, has a Holiday/Resort lineup of Essentials that reflects her discerning aesthetics and chic style philosophy with must-have pieces like cashmere sweaters and fabulous wrap bracelets which are essentials for layering. By perfecting the fit, embracing layering and working with the most luxurious fabrics, Dawn has created a line that is ideally practical, stylish, and affordable.

Chann Luu by Dawn Baker, wrap bracelets (pictured below): These gorgeous wrap bracelets run between $170 and $205 per piece!

 

Cashmere Wrap (pictured below) – “This … Read More »


 

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Pink Light Burlesque Program For Breast Cancer Survivors | November 15, 2011

Prevention. Awareness. Showgirls.

The Pink Light Burlesque Program was created by The New York School of Burlesque to offer free classes to breast cancer patients and survivors in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Now those students are preparing to bring what they’ve learned to the stage.

The show will feature survivors and instructors from the program performing, as well as multimedia presentations of other survivors and their experiences revealing themselves through with burlesque. It will be dedicated to Diane Naegel, a member of the performing arts community who was preparing to take part in the Pink Light Program before she … Read More »


 

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3 Day Detox with Healthy Food: Day 2 | November 15, 2011

Why detox? You give your car a tune-up every six months and an oil change every 3,000 miles. Why not do that for your body – your temple of beauty – by detoxing?

When you detox, you’re healing and rejuvenating your body; you’re turning back the hands of time on aging. Detoxifying our bodies helps to eliminate toxic waste accumulations, mucus, parasites and worms (that steal what little nutrition we get or have in our bodies), excess fat, fluid buildup (cellulite), old and hardened fecal matter buildup, and many more disgusting things that sabotage optimal health.

Let’s get started with Day 2 … Read More »


 

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Prom Perfection by David’s Bridal | November 15, 2011

It’s that time of the year again. Long winter break is coming ahead and everyone is getting ready to cross off their holiday shopping lists. While the mall gets filled with last minute Christmas shoppers, a few trendy girls are ahead of the game, shopping for their prom dresses. As we all know, prom is the time when some of your most amazing memories and photographs are made, so why not take your time searching for the best dress? If you are overwhelmed by the crowd at your local mall, browse through David’s … Read More »