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V: New Years Resolutions

It’s official… 2012 is thisclose. Have you made your New Years Resolutions yet? The great successful men of the world have used their imagination. They think ahead and create their mental picture in all it’s details, filling in here, adding a little there, altering this a bit and that a bit, but steadily building- steadily …

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Merry Christmas!

Over the past 24 hours I’ve struggled to keep my eyes awake. Every task seems to take monumental energy; just sitting makes me nauseous. My sister and I often bake cookies and watch cheesy Hallmark movies. Yet, there I was struggling to stand up long enough to make one batch. The last of my presents …

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V: Astrologift’s

Nothing like cutting it to the last minute, huh? With just days to go until Christmas, I have yet to finish my list. An astrology junkie, I thought it’d be fun to whip out the Bible, Astrostyle (Star-Studded Advice for Love, Life, and Looking Good) by the AstroTwins.    Their gift-giving ideas by sign are as …

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Beautified: Ban Static Hair

Chapped lips? Dry hands? Hardly a surprise…..But static hair? Really?!! Helloooo Dryness!! Ways to ward off the static: – Brush a fabric softener sheet gently over your hair. – Invest in a humidifier (bonus: it helps with all your moisture ridden problems!) – Avoid using hairspray, which depletes your hair of moisture. Invest-worthy Products: – Look for moisture-rich …

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Last Minute Gifts?

….Who is guilty?   I know we are! So what are some last-minute ideas? A good gift is a personal gift. Ask yourself what their interests are: What is it they enjoy most?  – Do you have a “foody” in your life? Groupon features great cooking lessons, from making crepes to sushi. Check out your local …

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Beautified: Winterized Hands

Sigh… Living in Chicago, you’re almost guaranteed to get cracked hands, chapped lips, and dry skin during the winter. That’s why we’re using our less than thrilling experiences to help others. Hand creams are the easiest way to pump up the nourishment. They contain lipids, which protect the skin and limit trans-epidermal water loss. Try looking for …

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CelebInspired: Brooklyn Decker

Leave it to Duchess Catherine (in Zara) to further ignite the lace frock frenzy.    Now, Brooklyn Decker puts a playful spin on hers by pairing her Nha Khanh with neon Jimmy Choos.  Image: RD/Kirkland/Retna Victoria’s Secret Lace Dress, $77 Bonded Lace Skater, $76 Dynamo Strapless Black Dress, $33 Crinkled Almond-Toe Pump, $30