In fall 2009, bright colors, bold prints and power belts ruled the streets and runways. Now, in 2010, fall fashion is taking on a new air, paying homage to the subtler, sexier decades: 1950, 1960 and 1970. Be prepared for delicious shades of peach, rich eco-colors, sumptuous velvets and military chic separates. Get mod, flirty,…
According to FoodAllergy.org, 12 million Americans suffer from some kind of food allergy. I’ve got a handful myself. After months and months of feeling sick and tired all the time, I decided to take action. I found out I have celiac disease and a soy allergy. I had to make some serious changes. It wasn’t…
Fall can be a tough time to stay positive and just have fun. Summer is over, so it’s easy to develop that lazy winter mentality. But don’t hibernate just yet. Check out these awesome fall activities to keep you active and out of the house before the cold sets in. Take a tour of a…
If there is a job where you come home refreshed and full of energy instead of glassy-eyed and tired, where do I apply? Sitting at a desk, staring at a computer or doing anything “office-y” for eight hours straight can deplete anyone’s energy. Here are five things you can do to transition into “relaxation mode”…
If you’re nervous about the impending doom of your social life when the temperature changes and you can no longer throw on that tank top and shorts to go out, don’t be discouraged! When outdoor seating becomes less desired and more of a last resort, don’t fret. It’s not the apocalypse. It’s just fall. The…
This season is all about recreating the past. From the 30s to the 70s, each era is being revisited in fashion—from your feet to your hair. For our purposes, we’ll focus on the latter. The Mod Look: The Mod look from the 1960’s is coming back, full force—from makeup, to clothing, to hair. One relatively…
When most of us think about the summer, we think about carefree beach days, blocking the sunshine with oversized shades, careless nights and long days. It’s easy to be stress free when the sun’s shining in your face and your only concern is how much hangovers suck and how it’s… so… bright. But what happens…
Ah, college. It was such an easy time in life. The hardest thing you had to do was write that 15-page paper the night before it was due. But whenever you needed a break, you could go knock on someone’s door. Presumably, that someone would be one of your girlfriends. Even if she was just…
Sayonara, summer! Some of you, if not most, are heartbroken that summer is over. Time to pack up the teeny bikinis and trade them in for tunics and leggings. But just because we’re not showing our bodies as much doesn’t mean we don’t have to work just as hard to stay fit and healthy. Fall…
I was certain the most important debate in the literary world (or just in my mind) involved e-books versus, well, book-books… Half of my brain says the traditional joy of holding a book with a cover and pages couldn’t be surpassed by high-tech digital gadgets. Yet the other half says this triumph of technology making…