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Where in the World is Your Heart? | February 16, 2010

Where in the World is Your Heart?

As a Travel Writer for Chic Galleria, you’ll find my ideas on where to jet set, but from time to time, you’ll get my recommendations about interesting fashion ideas from around the globe as well. I recently learned about a fabulous jewelry designer from California named Maya Brenner. She creates everything from necklaces, to earrings, to bracelets…But, I absolutely fell in love with her State Necklaces.

They come in either sterling silver or 14K gold, and you can also get them with or without a little diamond (Around $100-$300 depending on which state). Many celebrities have sported them, including Eva Longoria-Parker … Read More »

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Do You Have a Middle Ground? | February 15, 2010

Do You Have a Middle Ground?

By Marty Babits, LCSW, BCD, Author of The Power of Middle Ground: A Couple’s Guide to Renewing Your Relationship

Attitude survey:

On a scale of one to five where five means you agree strongly and one means you strongly disagree.

1. Before I speak with my partner I think about whether it is a good time to deal with the issue I want to bring up.

2. Couples need to resolve stressful topics efficiently. Coming back to the same topic repeatedly indicates a poor relationship.

3. We have a number of shared interests and activities.

4. If I … Read More »

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Happy Chinese New Year with Slimming Fortune Cookies! | February 15, 2010

Happy Chinese New Year with Slimming Fortune Cookies!

Happy Chinese New Year everyone! To celebrate, I created a delicious tea infused fortune cookie recipe! The best part, besides all the powerful antioxidants, is the slimming affect of the tea! Oolong has been shown to help shed stubborn pounds by boosting your metabolism and blocking the fattening effect of carbohydrates. Fortune cookies aren’t just for “fortunes” either! Write a love note or a day brightener as a “fortune.”  Watch the other person’s expression when they see their personalized message. It’s fun and it tastes so much better than the store bought cookies. Plus it’s quick and easy.

Ingredients:

2 large egg whites
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon … Read More »

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Get the Look: BCBG Fashion Week 2010 | February 15, 2010

Get the Look:   BCBG Fashion Week 2010

Makeup artist Sarah Lucero, for Stila, created a monochromatic, clean face using beige tones. “The key is to neutralize the skin so the beige pops,” said Lucero, as she prepped the face with Hydrating Primer. She then applied One Step Makeup to the face, and Dune eye shadow to the entire eyelid. She created a soft “reverse cat eye” under the lid by brushing on a deeper brown shade to remove any pinkness. Cheeks and lips were bare.

To get the look with Christopher Drummond Beauty products:
Apply Natural Cream Concealer where needed in small amounts
Next, apply a small amount of Saude … Read More »

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Sharing a Bond With an Olympic Athlete | February 15, 2010

Sharing a Bond With an Olympic Athlete

Meryl Davis is not only the reigning U.S. ice dance champion along with her partner Charlie White, she is also on her way to Vancouver for the 2010 Olympics.  I met Meryl via some of my Delta Delta Delta sorority sisters and couldn’t wait to speak with her.  She and I share a common bond in that we are both members of the Iota chapter of  Delta Delta Delta at the University of Michigan.

Meryl Davis and Charlie White have been skating for more than 13 years and are one of two ice dancing teams from the University of Michigan headed … Read More »

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Your Newborn and Sleep | February 15, 2010

Your Newborn and Sleep

By Kim West, LCSW-C, Author of The Sleep Lady®’s Good Night, Sleep Tight: Gentle Proven Solutions to Help Your Child Sleep Well and Wake Up Happy

As a parent, you will learn that children need a certain amount of rules and structure. Not rigidity for the sake of rigidity, but a framework to give them predictability and security. And as a family therapist and sleep expert who has worked with thousands of parents, I’ve realized that parents need rules and structure too! So here are eight “rules” for parents of newborns These rules won’t get little tiny babies to … Read More »

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Smoochable Lips for Valentine’s Day | February 14, 2010

Smoochable Lips for Valentine’s Day

Pucker up, buttercup. It’s Valentine’s Day! How pretty is your pout? Here are a few lip tips for soft, smooth smooches.

Soft

Exfoliate lips with a little bit of brown sugar—actual sweet kisses are sure to follow. Mix 1 teaspoon with a few drops of olive oil (extra hydration) and lightly rub your dry lips in small circles.

Smooth

Before applying lip color, reach for something that seals in moisture. Peter Thomas Roth’s Unwrinkle Lips, Love Balm by Jurlique and Josie Maran’s Argan Oil Moisturizing Stick.

Kissable Color

Below are four quick tips from Josie Maran, founder of Josie Maran Cosmetics, for kiss-perfect lips with color … Read More »

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Crouching Tiger | February 12, 2010

Crouching Tiger

The aggressive nature of the Tiger is upon us – arriving on February 14, 2010 – as the Chinese Lunar Year of 4708 – The Year of the Golden Tiger.

Don’t worry – the crouching tiger can unleash the hidden dragon – bringing along the advent of good luck and keeping the fierceness of the tiger under control.

Chinese the world over celebrate the New Year with the universal rituals of eating, gift giving, and spending time with family.

At this time, family members who are no longer living at home make a special effort to return home for gatherings. During the celebrations, … Read More »

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