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There are so many great new trends that will be popping up for Spring 2010, but one of our favorites is polka dots. Why? Because they’re fun, feminine and can add a bit of whimsy to your everyday outfits. You might already have some polka dotted pieces sitting in your wardrobe, but here are some…
“The Voice of Kindness” Image of Russian Folklore Plate – Titled – The Voice of Kindness Although there is a movement in many states in the United States to outlaw the keeping of Mute Swans, that in no way diminishes the swan’s lovely entanglement with story-telling and with human history, throughout various ages. These swans…
Since Sarah-Jean and I are both in the middle of needing some sulfate-free shampoos (you NEED to use them with Keratin treatments. It’s a must-have!), I thought there might be one or two of you out there who’d be interested in checking out this sale! Jasmere.com is offering Danu hair products for 24 hours only….
“So What Do You Say When a Member of the Senate Committee Says They Were Viciously Attacked By a Swan?” Swan-at-Large Attacking Anonymous Victim’s Ankle(www.panaramio.com) My neighbor Bill was working hard with one of our state senators, Derek Kilmer, to draft a new bill to allow Sylvia Lake to obtain a new friend for Prince….
When I first saw China Glaze’s Up & Away Spring Collection, I thought “Oh dear… not another nail polish collection,” but after I got a closer look at the colors in this collection, I was absolutely thrilled. The pops of teal, the peeks of yellow, the soft greens and lavenders… All colors you might never…
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: Part 10 “Then The Lake Froze” Prince’s Famous Wing-Dance That He Performs to Woo The Ladies Thirty days later, the cygnets hatched, but they were immediately transported to an animal rescue by Fish and Wildlife to assess their health. One of the representatives at Fish and Wildlife was putting…
For those of you who love quality handbags, Linea Pelle is doing a really amazing promotion with their Facebook Page! If you fan Linea Pelle on Facebook before February 28th, they’ll give you a promo code for 20% off your next purchase! That ends up being a big percentage off when you shop on the…
We received this press release, and just knew that it would be perfect for one of you out there! Check it out! SO YOU THINK YOU’VE GOT STYLE? HARPER’S BAZAAR WANTS YOU, AND THIS TIME, IT’S PERSONAL! LEGENDARY FASHION MAGAZINE LAUNCHES NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR THE WOMAN WITH THE BEST PERSONAL STYLE Grand Prize Winner Receives…
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: Part 8 “The Original Pet” All of the plants in my Japanese garden were frozen solid. The sky was an ice-blue and that was bad news. When it’s sunny here in winter, the temperature DROPS. The air was very still and the ice was thick. No birds were in…
While everyone is in New York at Fashion Week, the rest of the world is preparing for Spring… and, for some of us, it really is right around the corner. Sure, the precise date is March 21, but that doesn’t mean it’s not warm enough to get ready ahead of time! Here are five of…
Wow… let’s just say that week two did NOT go as smoothly as week one. There was some good and some bad news, and I’ll share both with you. Let’s start with the good: I really didn’t fall into any big amounts of temptation. I bought the boy a pair of jeans (yes, another… he’s…
I still have a bit more to share about meeting What Not to Wear’s Stacy and Clinton at the Discovery Communications 25th anniversary gala, which tells you just how gracious, charming, and generous they were. Our conversation focused on how today’s busy woman can maintain a stylish look and how important it is to do…
Ever wanted to know what it takes to make a lookbook? The amazing Elissa from ShopCalico.com posted this fabulous video all about the process involved in creating a fashion lookbook. They did all of the filming in the Historic district of Fairhaven, MA. You can check out the final product over at ShopCalico.com, but wow!…
Image Courtesy of eHow.com When Exactly Did We Start to Hate Our Bodies…? I can precisely pin-point the moment when I started to hate my body. I was twelve years old and my dad was a professor at UNLV, Las Vegas, Nevada. I hadn’t thought much about my appearance until the summer I would turn…
Image From the ‘Dove Real Beauty’ Campaign “When I looked in the mirror, it was like cutting my body up into different pieces and evaluating the pieces, as if it was some sort of thing … I would really focus on different parts and then rip those parts apart, being hypercritical. It was a violent…
MUCH ADO ABOUT A MUTE SWAN: Part 6 “Swan Eye for the Human Guy” I think every woman knows when her Prince comes. I knew my Prince had come when I met the man who elaborately bathed himself before dining with me every evening. Personal hygiene is always a plus and it’s certainly difficult to…