Anyone who has been in the market for a new non-leather purse in the last year or so has probably noticed a plethora of bags made from a variety of materials including nylon, cloth, pleather, vinyl, recycled rubber, canvas, straw, and who knows what else?
Well, I didn’t mention knit bags because I wanted it ...Read More

What They Are, What They Cost and Who is Giving Them

The skin care industry in the United States is a $5.8 billion business and the cosmetic surgery industry, a $12 billion business—in the past year alone. Both industries are driven by America’s demand for anti-aging products and the desire for healthier, fresher, and—seemingly most importantly—younger skin.

This Week: Food for a happy mood
Make smart food choices this season to keep your mood on the up side and a smile on your face. Each week we will give you a helpful tip for eating happy! Post them on your refrigerator so they will be in your face!
Stay well hydrated
Pay attention
Dehydration can cause ...Read More

What to Do With ALL of That Zucchini!
Zucchini Soup
1 cup shallots, thinly sliced crosswise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ pounds zucchini, peeled, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/8 inch slices
2 (2 by 1-inch) strips fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 ¾ cups reduced sodium chicken broth
...Read More

I have a feeling this question is probably elementary for most of the people in our class, but during the weight training portion when do you inhale? When do you exhale ? Sometimes, I wonder, does it really matter? Isn’t it just great that I am breathing at all? How Important is it to breathe at the right time?

No time to get to the gym?
We have the perfect at home quick exercise routine for you!
This mini workout is ideal to get your heart pumping, your butt and thighs in shape, and your metabolic fire burning first thing in the morning!
Stand sideways (your right side) next to the bottom of your staircase. Place your ...Read More

It’s the easiest and most important way to protect  yourself from viruses, diseases and flu this season;  but also the most overlooked. It’s imperative that  you wash your hands as frequently as possible,  especially before eating or drinking. But as easy as  it sounds (and absolutely is), you must make sure you are washing your ...Read More

Boots
Boots have always been a fall fashion staple and this autumn is no different. This year’s “it” shoe is the above-the-knee boot. You can’t go wrong with leather or suede in a muted color, and lately country waders have been making a comeback. Wear them over skinny jeans or with a mini for a very ...Read More

“I don’t do fashion, I am fashion.”
— Coco Chanel
“A woman’s dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view.”
— Sophia Loren
“Elegance is a question of personality, more than one’s clothing.”
— Jean-Paul Gaultier
“Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.”
— Christian Dior
“Fashion is ...Read More

Influencing Our Sense of Style and Self

I have a problem. I have a problem in that I have a strong affinity (some might even call it an unhealthy obsession) for jackets. I love them. I love them all: vintage leather bomber jackets, Balmain blazers covered in embellishments, chic trenches, boyfriends’ blazers, battered military-style coats and ...Read More