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Happy Tuesday! Time for a Look for Less! Let's take a peek at the unforgettable Halle Berry, shall we? From InStyle: In Century City, Berry worked the menswear trend in a slim Roberto Cavalli suit, pointy-toe heels, Bavna earrings and an anaconda Kelly Locke clutch. Doesn't Ms. Berry look sexy while appropriate in this white hot frock? Want the look for less? Look below: Check out this similar pantsuit from Victoria's Secret. The pants are on sale for $39.50 and the … [Read more...]
I am desperately trying to grow out my hair. I hcave really thick hair, so at some point in my growing out cycle, i get frustrated and cut it right off...so much to growing it out! I frequently look to celebrities for inspiration--and ways not to cut my hair... Currently, my style inspiration is Paula Patton: My hair is about the same length and color--and I love the slightly ombre look to my own hair--and I love the color shadings. Her hair always looks fresh and vibrant--not too … [Read more...]
Happy Thursday! Aren't you soo o ready for summer? I sure am!! From Eucerin: While you enjoy the outdoors this season, it’s important to protect yourself from the sun. Since May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, we want to remind everyone to put their Skin First throughout the coming months – it can help ensure a lifetime of healthy skin. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The incidence of skin cancer and specifically melanoma, a … [Read more...]
I am honored to write a post on behalf of Oreos to give other moms advice on how to ways to impress their families. Without further ado, here are my tips: 5 Indescribably Good Ways to Impress Your Family: 1. Plan your meals on Sundays--and even cook a few! Write out a meal plan, a shopping list, and even throw snacks into the mix. Your family life will be much less chaotic if you have set meal ideas or even an inkling of a clue about breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Believe me, … [Read more...]
I am trying my hand at making homemade goods--fab mamas should be able to find their way in the kitchen--or hire someone who does know...lol...and I decided to make some cake balls. They are the precurser to the ridiculously popular cake pops. I love baking sweets, so I went over to Bakerella and found this red velvet cake ball recipe. Red Velvet Cake Balls 1 box red velvet cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake) 1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.) 1 package chocolate bark … [Read more...]
"Don't "ma'am" me! I may technically be old enough to be your mother, but I am not a "ma'am." ---Uma Thurman as 35ish Eliza Walsh in Motherhood speaking to a twenty-something year old male messenger. I have noticed a recent trend in my life--people calling me the dreaded title to any woman between the ages 35 and 50--"Ma'am." Suddenly, I have been reduced to the disproportionate fraction of the female population who rely on social security for income and require assistance to cross … [Read more...]
Happy Monday! I have be ever so busy organizing a new component of my image consulting business...more information to follow soon...so forgive me for neglecting my loyal and new readers. Time to take a happy break! Here's some great advice from Oprah.com on the Five Things That Happy People Do: Sages going back to Socrates have offered advice on how to be happy, but only now are scientists beginning to address this question with systematic, controlled research. Although many of the … [Read more...]
Every year, I get sucked into the addiction that is innocently called McDonald's Monopoly. Mind you, I have yet to win any single prize other than food, but I thoroughly enjoy the thrill of peeling off the pieces and hoping for the coveted financial windfall (now you can play online!). In the event that I do win, you won't see any posts for a minute...I will be a bit too busy traveling the world.... If you should win and have no clue what to do with all of your new money, here are some … [Read more...]
I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but c'mon... Check out what I found on MSN money: Job advice for homely people It's unfortunate but true that homely folks often have more limited income prospects than their better-looking peers. People are shallow like that. What can you do if you've been blessed with less than your fair share of good looks? Both "FMF" at Free Money Finance and Kiplinger columnist Marty Nemko have some advice. Bing: Famous ugly people Marty also … [Read more...]
Strictly Fab Well looky here...Mel B took no time off to get her bod back in shape. She owes her fab post-baby body to her strict exercise regime and her "I don't diet" mantra. Even though she doesn't "diet", she does follow 30/40/30 eating plan...more info below. Until you hop to the "how-to," take a gander at the after photos: HER DIET "I have to eat," says Mel B., 33, who relies on the food delivery service Freshology for her daily dose of fish, chicken "and I'm … [Read more...]
