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Healthy/Fitness:
Need some motivation to keep you going? Check out Karena Dawn from Tone It Up’s post for The Daily Love – Overcome and Achieve.
Interested in the benefits of a plant-based diet? Here are some interesting testaments that you can read:
- HelloGiggles’s – True Story: I’m a No Meat Athlete
- Brendan Brazier’s – Go For High-Net Gain Foods: Make a Small Investment for a Big Return
- The Wall Street Journal’s – Manny Pacquiao vs. The Vegan
- Equinox’s – Plant-Based Power: Should Athletes Go Vegan?
- Access Hollywood’s – Fab Food Friday: Power of a Plant-Based Diet!
Want to add soy to your diet but are concerned about conflicting information you’re receiving. Check out FitSugar’s Get Smart About Soy or Prevention.com’s 13 Ways to Lower Blood Pressure Naturally.
Love the real-life ideas and fun but realistic decorating tips from Real Simple? Read RS’s When To Wash It Handbook, Stay Healthy On The Go or 700+ New Uses For Old Things.
Fashion:
Are you a fan of the peplum shirts and dresses that are going to be big this Spring and Summer? Check out FabSugar’s 3 Foolproof Ways to Wear It.
The Stylist’s next Lesson of a Modern-Day Lady is How To Wear Cropped Trousers – A chic alternative for Spring and Summer and a great way to get yourself out of your skinny jean phase.
Still in the market for the perfect pair of flats? (A lifelong pursuit as far as I’m concerned) Check out Beauty and the Budget’s Shoe Trend 101: Smoking Slippers for Every Style Personality.
If you’re in the mood to start Spring’s brights & neons trends a little early look through the beautiful floral designs from the DKNY x Baublebar collaboration, the Purse Blog’s Primary Colored Handbags or the Frugal Fashionista’s Charming Prints for Spring.
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Fashion:
Want to trade your chic white winter coat for a crisp, stylish white dress when the weather warms up? EatBreathFashion.com has a breakdown of the pieces you’ll need to recreate Katherine Mcphee’s recent adorable white look for her Smash premiere. You can also see ShopBop.com’s white dress offerings here – they have all different styles, lengths and fabrics.
Behind the scenes video for the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012 advertising campaign photo shoot – Pretty Pretty Pretty!
Need some more inspiration for your Spring/Summer wardrobe? Check out the styling of the looks that will hit Zara in March or the Club Monaco Summer 2012 lookbook here. You can also read about Rachel Bilson’s Must Have picks for the upcoming warm weather here.
Did you get a chance to review my photos and reviews from New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 shows & street style? You can also see FabSugar’s round-ups: Best Coats, Top Trends & Standout Shoes.
Health & Fitness:
Interested in giving running a try? Strength Running has the basics for you – How to Start Running from Scratch: A Complete Beginner’s Guide or read FitSugar’s How To Run Pain-Free.
Upset stomach? Rather than reaching for the pink stuff, check out this article on 7 Foods To Help Ease An Upset Stomach from FitSugar.
Want to add a healthy dose of fiber and omega-3s to your diet? Try flax seeds! FitSugar has 8 Recipes Made With Flax.
Confused by which oils you should be using when you cook or interested in trying something new? Check out The Cooking Oil Comparison Chart from Eating Rules.
Pressed for time but want to squeeze in a quick endorphin boosting, calorie burning working? Try FitSugar’s 10 minute leg workout or Sports Illustrated model Julie Henderson’s Power Body workout with fitness guru David Kirsch.
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Health/Fitness:
Are you a fan of quinoa? Here are some great recipes to try out if you’d like some new & creative way to enjoy this protein-rich pseudo-cereal:
- The Hungry Hungry Hippie’s Quinoa Quiche
- Pure 2 Raw’s Baked Cheezy Quinoa Casserole
- Choosing Raw’s Black Bean & Quinoa Salad w/ Cumin Dressing
- The Wannabe Chef’s Quinoa Cakes
18 Tips for Improving Food Disciplinefrom The Primal Parent, Jillian Michaels shares her favorite snacks with Fitness Magazine, what vitamins do you really need to take vs what nutrients you should be getting in your food from health.com and an exclusive interview with Jesse Brune from FitCeleb.
Would you like to learn more about some of the supplements out there? Gena at Choosing Raw can educate you on the benefits of Chlorella and Martin Berkhan has the low down on Fish Oil supplements.
Personally I like celebrity trainer David Kirsch’s no-nonsense approach to staying healthy, he doesn’t mince words – to lose weight and get in shape there’s nothing you can do other than eat healthy and workout. No short cuts. Here’s his Lazy Girl’s Guide to Getting Fit.
Fashion:
Do you love the retro fashion of Mad Men? Did you adore Banana Republic’s Mad Men inspired capsule collection? You’re in luck because Banana Republic has announced that their second collection with hit stores and online in March!
Still shopping for the perfect dress for your Valentine’s Day date? The Budget Fashionista has narrowed down their five favorite dresses from Piperlime under $50 and WhoWhatWear has all the best heart-printed clothes and accessories for you here.
Now that Jason Wu has virtually sold out at Target the only thing that we can do is start getting excited that Marni for H&M will hit on March 8th.
Are you expecting and not sure how to stay stylish and cope with your changing body? Alessandra Ambrosio walked the runway at Sao Paulo while 5 months pregnant, proving that pregnancy doesn’t have to mean shapeless dresses and sweats! FabSugar posted great pictures of Kristin Cavallari in flowy button-down top with stretchy pants. Don’t want to wear sky-high heels through your pregnancy like Rachel Zoe & Victoria Beckham did, but want to keep it fashionable? Try riding boots a la The DayBook.
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Fashion:
It’s that time again… Time for all the new ad campaigns for Spring 2012 that make us swoon and wish the weather would hurry up so we can throw on sundresses and gorgeous resort wear. Sigh. Tom & Lorenzo have the lowdown on Valentino, Harper’s Bazaar previews the fabulous Burberry video featuring Poppy’s younger sister Cara Delevingne, Mama’s A Rolling Stone has gorgeous photos from the 2012 campaigns for Lanvin, Chloe and Balenciaga, and My Dress.My High Heels.My Style shows off the Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2012 Ad Campaign with the lovely, tan Natasha Poly, a breathtaking Mila Kunis for Christian Dior Spring/Summer 2012 and great mixing and matching of prints in the DKNY Spring/Summer 2012 Ad Campaign where Ashley Greene giving great face on New York rooftops.
Looking for something light and entertaining to read this weekend? Try Simon Doonan’s Gay Men Don’t Get Fat, see Harper’s Bazaar’s review here. Not your typical fashion tome, that’s for sure.
Need some ideas for comfy clothes and cozy accessories as this latest cold weather front moves through? WhoWhatWear has the breakdown on outerwear worn by everyone from Ashley Olsen to Rooney Mara, Frugal Fashionista has the lowdown on snowboots under $100 and FabSugar has 5 ideas on how to mix and match your feminine, warm-weather wear with cozy pieces for winter.
Need some extras to finish up your daily looks these days? 10 sweet winter accessories under $50, China Glaze creates a Hunger Games inspired line of nail polish, 7 pairs of nerd-chic glasses and leopard print scarves.
Health & Fitness:
Personally, I don’t own a scale, I’m much more interested in how my clothes fit. One reason? Muscle mass is important for your health. Is bulking up at the gym one of your fears? Fit Bottomed Girls discuss common fitness fears.
The girls over at Tone It Up give great daily updates – check out their great suggestion to keep you healthy and moving all day at work. Need some more motivation to get you going? FitSugar has you covered with quotes and mottos to get you up and out the door.
I can’t decide what I want to make first next weekend: FitSugar’s black & white bean sweet potato soup, The Wannabe Chef’s tofu stirfry or The Hungry Hungry Hippie’s clean food cornbread.
Looking to add some new foods to your diet to increase your health? You could try hemp seeds, antioxidant-rich foods, green monster salads, “cheesy” veggie quinoa Quiche and some of the newly popularized superfoods of 2011.
Hope you had a great weekend!
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Fashion:
Want to see Darance Dore dance? Thought so.
Not sure how to apply current and upcoming fashions to yourself? Check out Bazaar’s Fabulous At Every Age for some tips on how to style Resort looks for yourself. But keep in mind your personal style and what’s appropriate for you.
Need some Zoe in your life? Frugal Fashionista has a breakdown of Zoe Saldana’s fabulous 2011 looks, Mama’s A Rolling Stone shows off her love of brights here and here and WhoWhatWear featured her fabulous fringe.
Did you enjoy Chanel’s Paris-Bombay Pre-Fall 2012 show that I reviewed here? Then check out the video – Eerily gorgeous is the phrase that comes to mind…
Health & Fitness:
Are you all set to make some huge fitness resolutions for 2012? Perhaps run a race, start using the fitness DVDs you got for Christmas, squeeze in even mini workouts when you’re short on time, taking up yoga to keep yourself calm and relaxed,
30 Things To Start Doing For Yourself from Polish My Crown and take some time to reflect on yourself and how you spend your time like Holly Would If She Could.
Both sides of the meat-eating versus non-meat eating arguments – Dead Cow Walking: The Case Against Born-Again Carnivorism and The Meat Of It. What’s your stance? Do you make your food choices based on moral choices? Nutrition? Health?
Ready to get started on your 2012 fitness regime? Whether you’re a gym-rat, take as many classes as possible or like to workout from home, there’s something for everyone to get into shape this year!
- Fit Bottomed Girls – The 10 Best Intermediate Workout DVDs
- Tone It Up! – Motivation Monday’s 2012 Challenge
- Health.com – 5 Great New Classes To Get You Fit
- Functional Movement Systems – Balanced Body Series: Dead Lifting
- FitSugar – At Home Circuit Training Workout
- Ignite the Fire – 5 tips for training on the road
Links You’ll Love
Health/Fitness:
Mixing up your workout routine is part of maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle, so why not add some weight bench ab exercises to your workouts? Crunches, hip raises, twists, leg lifts and extensions. Or 20 Minute Intervals with walking and core exercises from Prevention.com.
5 Reasons Your Workout Isn’t Working from the Huffington Post – Advice on keeping things mixed up and how to not lose your motivation if you plateau.
How to work your triceps – Tone Your Arms in 3 Moves from Tracy Anderson for Fitness Magazine.
5 Minute Workouts, 10 Minute Workouts & 15 Minute Workouts – No excuses kids. No matter how little time you have, you have time for a workout!
Fashion:
Mixing and matching high-low fashion is a trick many celebrities and fashion-insiders swear by – Olivia Palermo, Zoe Saldana and Kate Bosworth to name a few. And with stores like J Crew, Zara and French Connection creating well made, on trend clothes for a fraction of what designer duds cost, who can blame them for taking advantage? There are also an increasing number of amazing designer collaborations like Karl Lagerfeld for Macy’s impulse, Versace for H&F and Missoni for Target, where you can swoop up high-end designer created pieces for every day prices.
Looking for some fun new ways to wear traditional winter pieces? Faux fur has long been a winter staple, not only does it evoke old-school glamour, it keeps you toasty warm. Olivia Palermo‘s cropped jacket paired with a skirt and blouse is modern and chic while Kate Moss‘s longer jacket works equally well with Capri pants and a dress with tights. On the other end of the spectrum is plaid, a low-key winter look that can be really versatile and laid back. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley makes plaid a little rock n’ roll with booties & a blazer and Alexa Chung channels the 60’s fashion with a plaid babydoll dress.
Boys, it’s time to step up. Fashionable doesn’t have to mean gay. When in doubt, turn to The Sartorialist – He’ll answer your questions & alleviate your fears. And in related news, Isaac Mizrahi AND Vera Wang may be launching menswear lines.
FabSugar’s Top 50 Reader Looks of 2011 – This is great for finding new ways to mix and match what you already have in your wardrobe in new and exciting ways.
In the market for some new glasses? Take some inspiration from the stars over at The Daily Beast.
Have a good Sunday!
Links You’ll Love
Health/Fitness:
Are you getting back into the kitchen after a busy Fall? Want to make more home cooked meals and stay out of pricey restaurants? Want to eat healthier food? Here are some tips & tricks of the trade to get you back into the kitchen and up to speed.
- How to Roast Veggies – From Hungy Hungy Hippie
- How to Roast Garlic – From OhSheGlows
- How to Build a Meal Sized Salad – From Choosing Raw
- How to Get Started – From Choosing Raw
- How to Peel a Butternut Squash – From Healthful Pursuit
- How to Cook Tofu – From Hungy Hungry Hippie
Spicy Chipotle Shells & Cheez from Happy Healthy Life – I’m making this as soon as humanly possible, I love recipes that use chipotle and I love mac n’ cheese!
Are you intimidated by Kettlebells? It might be time to face your fears – 7 Reasons to Try Kettlebells Now & The Super Slimmer You Haven’t Tried from Prevention.com. You can also read about my experience and check out some beginners exercises with them here.
In the mood for some winter comfort food? How about red enchiladas? How about healthy red enchiladas? Thought so. 🙂 Hungry Hungry Hippie has you covered!
Fashion:
Ready for a gorgeous Winter Wonderland? Check out Tatler’s Russian-themed spread over at TLo. I LOVE the way they styled the Armani (pictured above) – you can’t even tell that it’s the same dress!
Kate Bosworth’s Mulberry look at a recent Chateau Marmont event was picture perfect, low-key elegance with a hippie twist. Army green dress, studded pumps and an adorable boho twisted hairstyle. FabSugar covered the look here and WhoWhatWear covered it here.
You may not think of Heidi Klum when you think of budget shopping, but the Project Runway host has some tips to share.
Jessica Hart Debuts Her Capsule Collection with Pencey – Seriously cute dresses and easy separates that can be thrown together for breezy, summery looks. Soft fabrics, floral prints, fun cuts – See the collection here.
Do you love headbands, graceful updoes, chic pony tails? WhoWhatWear has some great Holiday Hair Accessoriesto help you create the best looks this holiday season, or you can check out Fashionology’s 7 Holiday Hair Ideas Straight from the Runways.
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Fashion:
Want to try a new color combo this winter? Read what Beauty and the Budget has to say about Black & Brown.
Holiday decorating is upon us! Here are some tips for the experts on how to make your home festive: Harper’s Bazaar, Elle Decor, Real Simple & Vogue.
Marni for H&M! I’m excited, are you excited?
Miranda Kerr’s street style looks these last few post-baby months have been downright phenomenal (exhibits A and B) and here’s yet another amazing one broken down by The Frugal Fashionista.
Not a dress girl? 5 Holiday Outfit Alternatives For the Anti-Dress Girl from FabSugar
Health/Fitness:
No More Excuses! The Hungry Hungry Hippie gives you tips & ideas for food prep for the weekend that will keep you well fed all week long.
NYT – Should We All Go Gluten-Free?
Gina from The Fitnessista shares her 2011 gift picks for everyone on your list and The Stylelist gives you the best Budgest Friendly Gifts. You can also check out the MCLV Gift Giving Guide here.
Five strength training exercises for beginners and five inner & outer thigh toning tips from FitSugar.
Skin care tips from Garance Dore here.
You may have heard me mention Brendan Brazier and his Thrive books in the past, I’m a really big fan of not only his written work but of his general approach to food and nutrition. The healthy food delivery system Fresh N’ Lean is now partnering with Brendan to develop a new line based on his recipes and healthy food principles called Thrive Foods Direct. “Fresh ‘N Lean is not another quick fix or fad diet. We do not eliminate carbs or restrict calories. Our concept is really quite simple: prepare healthy, fresh, and delicious meals, without all the preservatives, additives, sodium, and sugar that Americans have come to accept as “normal,” and add the convenience of home/office delivery.”
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Health/Fitness:
Does your gym playlist need some updating? Check out Rachel’s ideas here and The Fitnessista’s here.
CNN Health reports on high heels – Are you shoes killing you?
Easy ways to get more key nutrients from FitSugar.
Interested in trying out some new lifts in the gym? Check out Athletic Therapy’s Intro to Olympic Lifts.
Do you like your meat well done? Well cooked red meat could be raising your cancer risk.
Snacking to keep your weight in check from the Huffington Post.
Fashion:
Harper’s Bazaar steps in early to give you some Holiday Gift Guides (you can also check out MCLV’s Holiday Gift Giving Guide here).
Planning a wedding? Check out FabSugar’s Vera Wang wedding shop.
Ready to get into fall dressing? Jezebel has 25 ways to tie a scarf here.
Check out Harpers Bazaar’s Street Style picks.
Need some polka dots in your life? Check out FabSugar’s suggestions.
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Fashion:
Check out Bazaar’s Gatsby Girls for some 20’s-inspired looks.
In the mood for a new scent? Harper’s Bazaar has some tips here or you can check out what HollyWouldIfSheCould has to say here. I love perfume and have gone through three scents during my adult life. After living in Italy at the age of 21 I settled on Allure, then I decided I needed to switch it up and settled on Chance, which I wore for a couple of years, and now I wear Coco Mademoiselle.
Need some cool weather outfit inspiration? Check out Kate Bosworth’s blouse & boot combo over at FabSugar, Nicole Richie’s cosy sweater look at Frugal Fashionista or Rosie’s sexy hippie look at TLo.
Harper’s Bazaar – Spring 2012 Accessories Report & Celebrity Beauty Secrets.
Healthy/Fitness:
BBC reports on the increased usage of painkillers in the US here. The scariest line is, in my opinion, “Almost 5,500 people start to misuse prescription painkillers every day.” Whoa.
Discovery News reports that Strawberries Can Fight Alcohol Damage. Am I the only one who reads this and wonders about their stance on strawberry daiquiris?
Some common mistakes that even healthy women make – FitSugar
Are you gaining weight from consuming too much wheat? Check out LifeExtension’s take here. Need some more background? Read my post – Gluten: The Good, The Bad & The Itchy.
The Bloomingdale’s Giveaway winner will be announced tonight, thank you to everyone who participated.
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Fashion:
Need a new way to display your shoes? Check out this post by Song of Style here.
Versace for H&F will hit stores on November 17. You can check out pictures of the collection at FabSugar.
Need some ideas for your Halloween costume? Look no further! FabSugar, NBC & Meets Obsession.
Fitness & Health:
Oh PETA, PETA, PETA… PETA.xxx To Feature Nude Activists.
Ready for savory Fall meals yet? Check out these sweet potato recipes over at FitSugar here.
Do you spend most of your day tied to your chair a work or school? Check this out!
Training for a marathon? Tips here.
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Fashion:
Women’s Clothing Sizes: Is a 4 really a 4?
Fabulous at every age – Secrets of the World’s Most Stylish Women. I can’t believe they left Carmen Dell’Orefice off this list. I’m shocked and appalled!
Garance Dore shooting the Chloe Spring 2012 Look Book here and the Paule Ka behind the scenes video here.
Food/Health:
Great quinoa recipes and fun new ways to try this super seed over at the Fitnessista, or try her Black Bean Quinoa Burgers. Yum!
The Five Ws – And One H – of Weight loss at the Huffington Post.
TIME: Chocolate Lovers Have Lower Risk of Stroke
Multivitamins – Ya or Nay? Is It Time To Stop Taking A multivitamin?
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Fashion:
Love the boudoir trend for fall? Check out Fabsugar’s Boudoir Breakdown.
Checkout the lookbook for Victoria Beckham’s Winter 2011 Denim collection here.
Watch the steamy commercial featuring Rosie Huntington-Whitely for Burberry’s new fragrance called Body.
Check out Style.com’s tidbits on the prep done by Fashion Week insiders here to get excited for all of the fashion week madness and keep an eye on Moi Contre La Vie’s Facebook page for intra-day updates on Fashion Week here as soon as I get back from vacation.
Health/Fitness:
Next in Garance Dore’s series on Changing Lifestyle/Becoming Gwyneth Paltrow, including the amazing line: “I bought a bra made of reenforced concrete.” You know you want to read it… 🙂 Including being hysterical and containing a chart comparing herself to GP, this post really does a great job of showing how slow the process of getting into shape/getting healthy/changing habits can be, and how great the results can be if you stick with it.
Hungry for a new type of salad? Try massaged kale for a great dose of antioxidants, beta carotene, calcium and Vitamins K & C. By “massaging” the kale with dressing rather than boiling/sautéing it, you’ll retain more of the nutrients that are lost during cooking. Evan over at The Wannabe Chef shows you how here.
Links relating to veganism courtesy of our friendly neighborhood hippie – Hungry Hungry Hippie.
Socializing enhances fat conversion and loss in mice – over at BBC news.
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Health & Fitness:
Did you enjoy my guest post on Low-Intensity Fasted Cardio? Then definitely check out this article on T Nation called Get Ripped. Get Walking.
This is a brief, but interesting discussion on the increasing prevalence of gluten-related diseases in the UK – Celiac Disease on the Rise in the US.
I’m all for healthy eating and teaching your children proper nutrition, but this “inspiring story” is a biiiit disturbing – Maggie Goes on a Diet.
An interesting take on the organic vs. pesticides debate on Discovery.com. While I’m not taking Ames’s side in this, I do 100% agree that if you can’t afford/are unable to buy organic you should NOT skip fruits & veggies each day, just be sure to wash everything thoroughly.
Are you vegan? Lactose intolerant? Plant-based ice cream hits European markets.
Garance Dore’s 3rd entry in her Changing Lifestyle/Finding Balance series. Highlight: “Realizing my “rules” weren’t anything more but bad habits to hide behind”
Fashion:
Karen Elson & Raquel Zimmerman show off their dancing skills for Lanvin. Sigh. Didn’t Alber get my audition tape???
Check out these great hippie-inspired felt hats at Momma’s a Rolling Stone.
Love Rosie’s sweet, summery look? Check out the Frugal Fashionista’s breakdown here.
See the list of Summer 2011’s chicest women over at Harper’s Bazaar.
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Fashion:
Rare interview with Kate The Great here, if you missed the pictures from her wedding, check them out here.
Check out a great modern hippie look perfect for all over at Mama’s a Rolling Stone.
Does your town celebrate Fashion’s Night Out September 8th? You can check here, or watch Glee’s tribute video here.
Want to see some Victoria’s Secret models stretch, pout and pose in pink sports bras? Wait, I meant, want to see the new Victoria’s Secret sportswear line? 🙂 People has the inside scoop.
Health & Fitness:
Looking to add some protein & fatty acids to your life? Rachel Wilkerson says pick up some eggs.
B-12 supplements, plant-based diets & getting complete nutrition through a healthy diet – Dr. Stuart Seale at Choosing Raw.
Bill Clinton discusses his new heart-healthy diet & his journey to better health with Dr. Sanjay Gupta on CNN.
Is happiness just a habit? Something that can be taught or learned? Check out Susan Kaiser Greenland’s Making A Habit Through Mindfulness over at the Huffington Post.
Five healthy & quick snacks with FitSugar.
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Fashion:
Clash of the Titans! Retail giants Macy’s and Target will go head to head this fall/winter as they both unveil affordable collections by high-end designers. Missoni will launch a limited addition collection for Target’s Go International in mid September and Giambattista Valli and Chanel will join Macy’s Impulse Only line beginning in September.
DSquared2 showed a bright, fun, sport 2012 Men’s Resort collection, see TLo’s thoughts here.
Another Brazilian bombshell joins the ranks of Victoria’s Secret, meet Lisalla Montenegro over at Modelinia.
Trying to hang onto that last little bit of summer? Head over to Fabsugar to check out this summer’s best worn white dresses for inspiration.
Still looking for a structured, ladylike handbag for fall? Take a look at what Milly has to offer. Reasonably priced? Check. Gorgeous, deep hued fabrics perfect for fall? Check.
Health & Fitness:
Using genetically engineered T-Cells to eradicate cancer @ I Heart Chaos
IBS sufferers, is the answer kiwi? Check out this article published by the Huffington Post, but keep in mind the inherent limits of this study.
Tumeric to manage osteoarthritis pain @ Health Central
New York skinny vs Paris Skinny – Parisian Garance Dore moved to NYC & gets a wake-up call. Things to take to heart? Portion size, cooking at home & having realistic, healthy weight goals. Thing to forget? Cigarettes!
Want a good summer recipe with tons of veggie goodness? Try FitSugar’s Veggie Chard Wraps with Lime-Ginger dressing
Do you yoga? The Top 10 Poses to Stimulate your Metabolism from Shape.
Have a fabulous weekend!
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