Monthly Archives: November 2011

Karen Paul shares jewelry and joy with “Little More Charming”

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Looking for a little more charm in your life? We’ve got just the ticket for you, dahling. It’s my great pleasure to introduce Little More Charming™, an online boutique that sells one-of-a-kind studded charms, sequined wristlets, bedazzled flip-flops and other adorable-yet-glamorous items I love. And all of the items are reasonably priced, so I can…

How to survive the holidays with your crazy family

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For most, thoughts of the holidays conjure images of turkey, tinsel and tryptophan comas. However, for others it may inspire anxiety, dread and general uneasiness over the thought of your overbearing family. If your family is anything like mine, upon entering Grandma’s house you’re inundated with questions about your love life, asked to borrow money…

Better late than never: my recap of the OpenSky Pop-Up Gallery event

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Took me long enough, but I’m finally posting about the OpenSky pop-up gallery in SoHo that took place on Thursday, November 10. I am so lucky to have taken part in this swanky, sparkly cocktail party, packed with celebrity curators who hand-select items that are sold directly on OpenSky.com. Some of the curators on the…

My new favorite band: Brooklyn trio “A Great Big Pile of Leaves” (Album: Have You Seen My Prefrontal Cortex?)

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I’m having a love affair tonight. With a band. But it’s not what you’re thinking… Tonight, my awesome neighbor Lauren introduced me to the indie rock band “A Great Big Pile of Leaves.” And guess what? I dove right into ‘em. The Leaves’ music is sexy, sweet and extremely memorable. The combo of lead singer…

Perfect perfumes: some of the nicest, best-scented fragrances to buy

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The stores are loaded with lots of fun fresh fragrances!  Scents hinting of green tea, green  apples, light bouquets of blush and rose, as well as jasmine are extremely popular.  I recently sampled a few fragrances and found several that are quite appealing. Wonderstruck by Taylor Swift is one of the more popular scents for…

Showing gratitude: how to put the “Thanks” in Thanksgiving

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Ah, the holiday season. Just thinking about shopping and goodwill toward men (and women!) fills you with a warm, fuzzy feeling. Hopefully, when you down to sit down to reflect, you let yourself feel overcome with thankfulness for those who touch your life. Unfortunately, even though you may think you show the people in your…

Back to Basics: how to stay fit this Thanksgiving

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It’s the time of year that we gather with friends and family for feasting and festivities. Often that means we are far away from our usual gym or workout buddies.  Don’t let the flux in your daily routine spell disaster for your workout finesse. Focus on the B-A-S-I-C-S; this portable workout won’t let you down….

Dear Dr. B: My friend has a drinking problem

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Dear Dr. B- A good friend of mine from college seems to have a drinking problem. Every time we go out, she can’t just drink socially. She has to get wasted. And frankly, it’s uncomfortable and embarrassing. Especially when I’m the one who has to hold her up as we’re walking out of the bar….

Savvy spiritual guru Sage Osa talks about the significance of 11-11-11

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It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to my soul sister who happens to be a fabulously insightful human being. Her name? Sage Osa. Professionally, Sage is an inspirational intuitive medium who helps people discover their true potential. She channels past loved ones and offers incredibly accurate psychic readings. Think this kind of stuff…

Why we LOVE Jari, creator of the Get RIPPED! fitness DVD series

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As someone who’s a major fitness junkie, I’ve been a huge fan of Jari Love since college–a.k.a. the days when I’d pop in one of her weight training DVDs and pump iron in my shoebox-sized dorm room. Unlike those annoying personal trainers who bully their clients with the “no-pain, no-gain” cliché, Jari exudes positive energy…

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