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Antoinette Cabral: Female Sensual Lifestyle & Dating Coach | December 15, 2011

Almost all women are born with certain insecurities; these insecurities usually grow with the more Mr. Not-Right’s that you see and the more failed relationships that you experience. Have you ever felt that you attract the wrong guy? Have you ever felt that something about you was not good enough? Well, stop right there. Yes, we all have our doubts, but there are people out there like Antoinette Cabral that will help you become the sexy, confident, man magnet that you deserve to be (and those insecurities will fall away).  Antoinette Cabral is a Female Sensual Lifestyle & Dating Coach. … Read More »


 

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Fall Meals: Smoked Salmon Crostini | December 14, 2011

Smoked Salmon Crostini with Lemon Dill Aioli

By: Christianne Klein, author of Christianne’s Herbal Kitchen: Fresh Herb Recipes for Body and Soul

This is an awesome appetizer for parties. The lemon dill aioli melts right into the toasted bread and gives you a savory flavor. I usually tone down the garlic and kick up the volume on the lemon, but the choice is yours. Adjust it to your taste and make it your own creation!

Ingredients:

Lemon Dill Aioli

1/2 garlic clove, mashed

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons fresh dill, minced

Sea or Himalayan salt to taste

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Chic Style Tuesday: Pink Glam Rock | December 13, 2011

This is seriously one of my favorite outfits for a Tuesday. I call it, “I can’t decide if I want to be girlie, hipster, rocker or what” day. So I just combine them all!  I layer the bracelets on one wrist and the sleeves of the striped tee stick out from under the sweater.  I sort of tuck in the front of the tee so you can see the belt, but I let the back hang out untucked.

By Malene Birger knit sweater, $239 (Similar Marlene Birger sweater at Revolve Clothing)
Boatneck tee, $176 (Similar BCBGMAXAZRIA at Zappos $80.99)
Dorothy Perkins skinny … Read More »


 

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Arugula Salad with Arils, Persimmons and POM Vinaigrette | December 13, 2011

Arugula Salad with Arils, Persimmons and POM Vinaigrette

By Chef Suzanne Goin, Lucques, A.O.C. and Tavern Restaurants, Los Angeles, CA

TIME TO TABLE:  25 minutes

Makes 2–3 servings

Ingredients

HAZELNUTS

2/3  cup blanched hazelnuts

4  teaspoons hazelnut oil

VINAIGRETTE

juice from 1 large POM Wonderful Pomegranate,* or 3 tablespoons POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice

1  tablespoon finely diced shallot, plus 2 small, thinly sliced shallots

1  tablespoon sherry vinegar

2  teaspoons rice vinegar

3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

SALAD

1/3  cup arils from 1 large POM Wonderful Pomegranate

2  small Fuyu persimmons, thinly sliced

1/2  lemon, for juicing

1/2  pound arugula

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Sterling with Silver | December 13, 2011

Silver jewelry is all the rave at the moment! It used to be completely unacceptable to pair gold with silver, brown with black, etc but now, that has all changed. When pairing silver jewelry with an outfit, anything goes! Jewelry designer, Veronica Nunes has some of the most gorgeous designs of earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces! Veronica’s designs are inspired by the natural and manmade environment. I recently received the “Facet” ring in silver, courtesy of V Nunes! You can purchase this ring in silver for $125 at V Nunes.

Here are some other options for gorgeous silver rings:

1. Kenneth Jay Lane … Read More »


 

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New York City’s Sample Sales Tips | December 12, 2011

December is the season for sample sales in New York City and many New Yorkers like myself can get almost any designers’ clothing, handbangs, shoes at a major discount off the retail price! There are different ways to find out about these sales but most of the time, they are very hush-hush. While most people were on their way to work this morning, I hurried over to Fifth Avenue to check out Diane Von Furstenberg’s sample sale. Luckily, the line was manageable and the crowd was less intense because today was opened exclusively to DVF’s friends and family.

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Is it Time to Update your Underwear? | December 12, 2011

By Elizabeth Tigar

Ladies, let’s face it. We’re all guilty of holding on to things for years. That favorite shirt. That pair of jeans you KNOW you’ll be able to fit into again. A beloved dress. And the same holds true for our skivvies. We just can’t let go of that favorite pair. While some things in our closet can count as “classics,” your lingerie isn’t one of them. Consider this an intervention. Vintage t-shirts are one thing, but vintage undies? Oh. No. Chances are you’re hanging onto pieces that are way past prime, and your lingerie drawer could use some freshening. … Read More »


 

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Chic Style Monday: In a Rush! | December 12, 2011

Completely running late on a Monday morning? You need Chic Style FAST! I love this simple black and gold combination. These are easy pieces to have in your closet for a quick outfit that will make you feel elegant and confident. Grab your Starbucks “coffee of the day” to go and you’re ready for any Manic Monday!

Theory black dress, $275
Betsey Johnson black tight, $35
Christian Louboutin suede boots, $995
MICHAEL Michael Kors black tote bag, $348
Kenneth Jay Lane gold bracelet, $150 similar at SusanB $109
LORD & TAYLOR hoop earrings, $300 similar at Macys $139.20
Plastic sunglasses, $502 similar by Ralph Lauren $190

 

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XANGO Glimpse Luminescence Collection giveaway | December 12, 2011

Consumers are turning more and more to natural and clean skin care products. The Glimpse Luminescence Collection by XANGO presents nourishing, non-toxic products that deliver age-defying results.

The collection features Glimpse Repair and Glimpse Brighten – 100% natural, highly concentrated and effective age-defying products. Used separately or together, the patent-pending pure essences in each product represent topical mangosteen nutrition in its rawest, purest and finest forms. Added to moisturizer or serum, Glimpse Brighten and Glimpse Repair give a boost of topical skin nutrition.

Glimpse Repair – helps strengthen and stimulate skin’s natural collagen production, calming signs of inflammation
Glimpse Brighten – helps … Read More »


 

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Keep Warm With Icebox Knitting – giveaway | December 12, 2011

Fashion-forward and sustainable – Icebox Knitting hats and accessories are the perfect compliment to any outdoor outfit.

Icebox Knitting company has been crafting head wear and accessories for 17 years in Colorado with the finest elements: quality fiber, excellent craftsmanship, and eco-friendly products.

Unique to the outdoor industry, Dohm’s knit hats are made by hand with an antique knitting machine in the United States, allowing for suburb and detailed craftsmanship. Their two brands, Dohm and Xob, include a variety of hats and accessories that have both functionality and a relaxed, comfortable fit with superior shape retention. The collections offer a wide range … Read More »


 

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Basic Rules for Decorating Your Home | December 9, 2011

Decorating your apartment is never an easy thing to do. There are so many aspects to take into account (like the size, the number of people living there, whether it’s a rental, etc.), and there are too many things that can go wrong… But it’s also an amazing opportunity for you to express your own personal style, taste and aesthetics. Decorating your home is a continuous process that never ends. You can’t pull a room together in one day, nor you can find all you need in one quick trip to Ikea.

But there’s no need to be afraid of it. … Read More »


 

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‘Tis the Season for Saving | December 8, 2011

The holidays are upon us, and in addition to festive time spent with family and friends, for most of us it means a lot of money spent on holiday gifts and other once-a-year expenses. But, warns Leslie Greenman, don’t let this year’s holiday spending ruin all of the saving you’ve done throughout the year. She offers valuable tips on how to keep your holiday spending in check.

Holiday shopping for 2011 is about to kick into full swing. And though many Americans are saving more throughout the year, the holidays offer that all-too-tempting opportunity to let loose and splurge a little. … Read More »


 

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Featuring Real Housewives of Orange County’s Alexis Bellino | December 8, 2011

Ready or not, Alexis Bellino is making her mark in the fashion world!  If you’re a fan of Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of Orange County, you certainly have not missed Alexis Bellino. Alexis is a stay-at-home mom to three beautiful children, a wife, a devout Christian, and adding the newest title to her name: clothing designer. While she might be receiving daily scrutiny due to her open Christian views and body-bearing outfits, Alexis is not letting those who throw rocks keep her from achieving her dreams. Alexis has been an extremely busy woman. Not only is she deeply … Read More »


 

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Plastic Beauty – Cosmetic surgery developments of the last decade | December 8, 2011

At one time, cosmetic surgery was the preserve of the especially vain and wealthy. Most ‘plastic’ procedures were treated as a taboo of sorts and the majority of ordinary people could neither afford nor contemplate having their bodies sculpted by surgeons. A lot has changed over the past half century, however and in the last decade alone public opinion has warmed to the idea of cosmetic surgery; in fact, cosmetic surgical procedures, the likes of which are carried out every day by The hospital Group, are not merely considered normal; they are wholly desirable.

Although statistics can be misleading, crunching numbers … Read More »


 

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A Big ‘But’ | December 8, 2011

What do you want out of life? Have you any idea? I’m surprised by the staggering number of people who’ve reached ‘a certain age’ and are still clueless about how to create their own little slice of fabulosity.

I say ‘create’, because we do have the power to accomplish anything. It takes clear intentions and a lot of work, sure, but if you’re willing to tackle the tasks and step out of your comfort zone, you might surprise yourself at just how much you can accomplish.

I find the biggest obstacle with most people is that they simply have A Big But:

But … Read More »