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Wonderfully Made Jewelry: Social Entrepreneurship at Its Finest

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We fell in love with this jewelry line several months ago, not just based on the quality of the pieces or the creative designs, but because this company is all about one profound thing:
“To create hope for the victims of sex trafficking by providing sustainable jobs producing high quality handicrafts and jewelry.”
Very simply, Wonderfully Made’s (WM) model […]

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Balm-Shell Lips for Winter

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These balm-shell beauties are will celebrate your inner bombshell!
Their eye-catching designs are sure to be a great conversation piece, and the convenient tin is perfect for pocketing every day or for toting around for a night on the town.
They’re affordable enough to collect in every flavor, and would be great to have on hand at […]

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Products to Love This Winter

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Why is growing my hair out so burdensome?  I’m truly of the wash and go set.  Anything more than 2 minutes and I start to get ancy. 
Let’s not even discuss that I’m doing twice daily workouts:  a morning (cardio session) and an evening yoga practice.  I realize now why I gave up long hair.  Working […]

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Get Your Glow On: Beauty Tips from Prescriptives Pro

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From Jillian Veran, Director of Artistry for Prescriptives and the brilliant team at Vital Juice Daily:
On the 30th: Never get a facial the night before an event — it can surface imperfections. Instead, use a little extra moisturizer to keep skin hydrated and get 8 hours of sleep. Getting ready: Use simple olive oil on your […]

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Do Good, Look Good: Interwoven Threads

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Socially conscious and environmentally friendly gifts are super-hot this season, so why not give a gift that is hip, affordable and keeps giving this year? We recently heard about a cool concept company out of Kansas that sells graphic tees and then has a system to also clothe others in need.
Simply put, Interwoven Threads connects those […]

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Product Review: Rescue Dry Winter Nails

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The cold weather has everything that can be dry on me, dry like like the desert heat. 
After a month working and going through numerous boxes, my nails took the beating of a lifetime.  At all my manicures they apply a nail strengthener, polish, and top coat and I leave with immaculate and groomed hands.  Well, […]

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‘Tis the Season for Festive Party Dresses

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‘Tis the season…for fun party dresses!  The holiday season is in full swing, and I’m here to report on some cute dresses under $150.
Here’s a list of my top picks:
Charmeuse Jewel Dress
Audrina Dress
Taffeta Dress
Sexy Back Lace Dress
Vixen in Velvet Dress
And just for fun, this embellished satin dress from D & G.  Me likey!
Pair it with a timeless clutch […]

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Short on Time? Take 2 Seconds To Be Good To Your Skin

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With the craziness of holiday events, final papers and exams, shopping and travelling, take 2 seconds to be good to your skin with Boot’s No. 7 Quick Thinking 4 in 1 wipes.
We’ve tested them on our own precious skin for the past month and are crushing on this product.
Perfect for keeping in your gym bag, […]

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Lingering Thoughts of Summer in This Month’s “All About the Pretty” Pick

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It still feels a little like summer although it’s November.  I spent yesterday with books, a backlog of magazines, cooking, football and going through new products. 
 I am in love with Vaseline’s Vitalizing Gel Body Oil right now. 
Why?  It’s the first gel oil that is not so thick that I have to shake the bottle.  It […]

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Pink Products: Support Breast Cancer Research

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I must first start out by letting everyone know I hate typing this list. 
Why? 
It means we have not eradicated this disease.  There isn’t a person that breast cancer has not affected in some sort of way. 
So for the month of October, put your money where your beauty is and purchase at least one product […]

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