November 2009
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Post Thanksgiving trim down.
If you are like me, you probably enjoyed some good company and food over the weekend while celebrating Thanksgiving, and with that comes a bit of extra “stuffing” that isn’t really of concern, but may need a little kick of exercise to work off.
I have devised the following workout plan, which I will be doing this week, to help trim some of the extra calories I devoured over...
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If it scares you, do it.
Somewhat akin to the Yes Man motto- I have decided to adopt a certain “no fear” and “just do it” daily application. It just seems like there is too much out there that you miss out on when you don’t do something because it feels awkward or uncomfortable. It may be starting a conversation with a stranger, or walking into a dark room before the light has been turned on....
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Be here now.
Recently, I picked up a little book called How Now by Raphael Cushnir which has 100 ways to practice being present, now. At this point, I am sure we have all heard of practicing being present- but we may not understand why this is important or useful. Being present in the moment contributes to your every day happiness and makes you aware of your surroundings and where you are in life.
When you...
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This I know for sure.
Sometimes the world slows down just long enough for clear thoughts to make their way into your consciousness. Recently, I had one such moment and a couple of things permeated my otherwise full mind. The first is that we are so quick to judge others and dole out advice on how they should be living their lives or what they should do in a certain situation (or at least I found myself doing this)...
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Book list.
I know that Christmas is a month away, but my wheels are already turning! A classic gift that I always love to give is a book. So, below is my book list for this season:
Dad or Stepdad: The New Economics: A Bigger Picture by David Boyle and Andrew Simms (a new way of looking at wealth and poverty- how they interact, and our direction forward) or Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J....
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How to pursue a grateful heart.
With Thanksgiving coming up in just a few days, I thought I would open the week with a focus on gratitude- being thankful for what we have.
What you may not realize is that no matter your situation, there is always something to be grateful for and that is the key that unlocks a flood of gratitude, leading to an awareness of what is good in your life and ultimately more good comes pouring in as...
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One week packed!
Many of you, like me, are probably taking a trip home for Thanksgiving and need to pack a 4-5 day carry-on for your journey. I constantly find that I am in a dilemma state when I go to pack and it always takes longer than expected or I seriously overpack… So, by looking at a few different fashion spreads and designer lookbooks, I have constructed a week long wardrobe that packs into a...
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Holiday dresses for under $100.
Being glamourous feels that much better when you do it in an economical way! That’s why I am showcasing three dresses from ShopMamie.com to help show you how to dress the part for whatever holiday parties you have coming up and still stay on budget. ShopMamie is a site that provides the latest fashion all for under $100. The girls at ShopMamie don’t stop there, they are committed to...
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Save Fashion.
Oh how I love double entendres! Save fashion by purchasing it and supporting the designers you love and save on fashion with massive discounts- yep, this is truly a win/ win situation.
You have 4 days left to Save Fashion! The pop-up store is in full motion in SoHo at 237 Lafayette St in New York City, and will be there fully stocked and bumping until the 22nd of November. I popped in last...
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Tumblr tie-ins.
Tumblr is a great host for blogs- not only is it super easy to use, but it also has its own social community complete with tumblarity! So, with that said, I know a lot of people joining the Tumblr community with various styles of blogs to share their thoughts, online findings, fashion sense, or to take you with them on traveling or food adventures. Thus, I thought I would share a bit of the beta...
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What do you stand for?
Society likes to simplify- simplify and label. So, one day you are this and the next you are that, and somewhere along the way you have to check in with yourself and ask, “Do I stand for this?” In many cases, the answer is probably yes, yet it is also what I will call a “transitional yes”. At a certain point in time you may absolutely stand for and identify with the label...
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Facebook friend etiquette.
Not to long ago I received some great advice on how to manage facebook friend requests from people you don’t know. I will pass along the tactful technique here.
When you receive a request from someone you don’t know and they look like they are reaching out to you other than for the simple reason of “liking your profile picture” you may want to explore who and what they...
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Make your plans accordingly.
I’ve touched upon this topic before- that you don’t have control over other people and their actions- but I never quite realized what it is that I do personally to safeguard against being disappointed when someone let’s me down.
See, I am specifically talking about when you make plans with a person and they fall through. Work, transport, or sometimes just a lack of clear...
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Harrods launches you!
The well-known luxury department store in London, Harrods, is doing its part to promote new talent in fashion. This month, they launched a section of their site called Harrods Launches in which they choose two designers to openly display and support. The designers are hosted on the website where their look book and online ordering through Harrods are available. Harrods intends to circulate two...
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Jimmy Choo for me and you.
I really have to say, this whole mix and match fashion trend where designers do a line with a major mass fashion company is one that I am in full support of (especially if the mass company has CSR initiatives intact and is moving towards organic cotton production like H&M!).
So, ladies and gentlemen, get ready for the release of Jimmy Choo for H&M tomorrow in a select 200 stores...
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Time to dye.
Summer is gone and so are the little natural highlights that added dimension and interest to my hair… So, I am ready to spice things up a bit, but after reading Toxic Beauty I cannot bring myself to apply the mainstream super chemical induced hair dyes!
Luckily, I have options. The first is Organic Colour Systems, based out of the UK. If you are on that side of the pond, I fully recommend...
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Sustainable fashion nau!
A new sustainable fashion company comprised of the best of the best- designers and business people from Marmot, Patagonia, Nike, Adidas, among others- Nau is all about redefining the black and white attitude towards sustainability. Instead of going back in and implementing sustainable practices and design, the company is founded on creating a sustainable product from its inception to its...
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My food dilemma.
The Omnivore’s Dilemma is a book changing the way we eat as it exposes the truths behind the food industry and our evolution in production and consumption. Now, the quick and dirty version has hit the news stands in the Young Readers Edition. Complete with a blunt vocabulary and charts to clearly illustrate the horrors of our eating habits, this book is bound to manifest many personal...
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Tell me what to do.
Advice is a funny thing. We seek it, honestly and at times with great eagerness, but at the end of the day, we always seems to know what is best anyway. Or, I would say, you always know what it best in the beginning… Before too many opinions come in and mix up your original clear view. Have you ever noticed that? The way you felt when first considering a decision is typically the best and...
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Born in the 80's!
Time and time again, fashion has shown itself to be cyclical- so it comes as no surprise that the ubiquitous trends of the 80’s would resurface. One such trend that I am fully embracing and enjoying right now is Eighties style hair! That’s right- messy, massive side parts, a bit floppy and with that kinky perm curl! ;)
Only, modernizing the trend is a must. I have re-invented this...
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Beatles mania revamped!
We all love the Beatles- and at the moment they are having quite the revival. Starting with the release of the Beatles Rock Band, then the limited edition USB Beatles digital music apple, but it would not be complete without a fashion element…
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to the new Comme des Garcons/ Beatles collection! Debuting on November 20th (my b-day!) in Tokyo-...
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Bring some Kindness to your life.
Alicia Silverstone may have been perfectly type cast for Clueless, but she is anything but. The actress is actually about as down-to-earth and intelligent as it gets. She seeks to live a balanced life adhering to personal morals and the power of purchase and action. The good news is, she has created a way to share these ideals with all of us, making our own quest a little bit easier.
Her...
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The gift to give (and get).
I am starting my gift-giving ideas early. Partly, because virtually everyone in my family has a November birthday, including yours truly, and also because there are so many wonderful things out there to give!
This one is definitely at the top of my list- Get it. Give it. Live it.
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It's about time.
There is something to be said for timing- the right place at the right time. Yet, I feel there are also times when the doors open and because it doesn’t look quite like we had envisioned, we hold off and wait until this, that and the other are all perfect.
I have missed various opportunities waiting for everything to be perfect before I make an announcement, take the leap, invest my...