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Love it! on Sisterlocks! curlynugrowth: Basketweave x Puff Bang...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:40:01 -0500

Love it! on Sisterlocks!

Basketweave x Puff Bang Updo

myencephalonjourneys: Saffron crocus is a flowering plant that...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:58:45 -0500

Saffron crocus is a flowering plant that is usually used as a spice. However, it is also used in herbal supplements. Saffron supplements are often claimed to help with the following conditions:

Depression, Asthma, Insomnia, Cancer, Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis), Coughing, Whooping cough, Gas, Fright and shock, Spitting up blood, Pain Painful menstrual periods (dysmenorrhea), Indigestion or heartburn, Premature ejaculation, Dry skin, Baldness (when applied to the scalp).

Google announces privacy changes across products; users can’t...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:37:32 -0500

Google announces privacy changes across products; users can’t opt out

(via Washington Post)

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I am watching New Girl “After...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:08:44 -0500

I am watching New Girl

“After ordering an “entertainer” for Schmidt’s Birthday: “Thank you Ms Fat Booty, you’re the best!” LOL I love new girl.”

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Jason Wu for @Target is so exciting!!!!!! targetstyle: It was...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:40:08 -0500

Jason Wu for @Target is so exciting!!!!!!

targetstyle:

It was the most anticipated dress of the decade: Michelle Obama’s pick for the Inaugural Ball was America’s version of Kate Middleton’s wedding gown. Jason Wu was only 26, and his eponymous label barely two years old, but in a move true to the new First Family’s campaign, Mrs. Obama took a chance on an up-and-comer. And the risk proved well-worth taking. In soft, embellished chiffon, the First Lady struck a perfect chord between fashion-forward and classic American glamour. Since 2008, Wu’s styles have won adoration from stars of both fashion and film, including Leighton Meester and January Jones. Last year, his line expanded to include accessories in his trademark prints and delicate shapes — each of them a wear-now, wear-forever piece. His look is ladylike yet playful; his designs wise beyond his years, showcasing painstaking attention

to detail and craftsmanship and an innate knowledge of what a woman wants. A Jason Wu look is about well-placed risks: a splash of citron, an illustrative print, a delicate fabric or an asymmetrical hem. One of the reasons I’m so drawn to his young talent is for how he naturally understands balance in design: not too little, never too much.

What especially excites me about Jason Wu’s designs (and this newest collection) are their versatility: each piece blends whimsical yet feminine prints to bring ladylike looks to women of all ages for outfits for all occasions. Whatever your style, a Jason Wu design can be the perfect part of your unique look, whether you choose to pair your Jason Wu dress with scuffed-up boots or a buttoned cardigan. And I hope that’s what 2012 will be all about: a brave, bold, fashion-forward you.

Ladylike for a lifetime “A Jason Wu design is… wear now, wear forever.”
Here are 7 immortal Jason Wu looks that defy age and time- you will keep them in your closet forever.

A new year, a new Wu
Not only are we excited about the Jason Wu for Target collaboration, but we’re also celebrating that this partnership gave rise to Jason Wu’s first accessories line.

targetstyle: What’s In-fographics Every month we’ll bring you a...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:37:57 -0500

targetstyle:

What’s In-fographics Every month we’ll bring you a new visual trend report.

Skirt Power: A new study shows that women are seen as more confident and that they make more money when they wear skirts, not a pantsuit, to work. You don’tneed to dress like a man to be taken seriously. Instead, be 100% positively, brilliantly, passionately you. It’s like they say: you go, girl.

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wakeupthinspiration: There’s nothing like Before and After...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:57:06 -0500

wakeupthinspiration:

There’s nothing like Before and After Motivation.

I love my simple and peaceful yoga moves.

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:50:49 -0500

I love my simple and peaceful yoga moves.

lose-weight-correctly: muffintop-less: Sometimes, being too...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:05:06 -0500

lose-weight-correctly:

muffintop-less:

Sometimes, being too strict with one’s diet can cause a binge. For those of you who struggle with occasional binges that are more annoying and guilt-providing than obsessions or compulsions, here are a few tricks you can implement to keep yourself from bingeing…..

NEVER eat directly from the whole bag or box. Take out your portion and put the rest away.

For sweets and treats, use small (4 ounce) bowls and cocktail spoons or forks. A half a cup of ice cream or pie will look like a lot more food if you put it in a small bowl, rather than a large bowl with lots of extra empty space. Using smaller spoons and forks will make smaller portions last longer and slow down your eating.

Set a kitchen timer or monitor the clock and try to extend meal times to 15-20 minutes. Take small bites and put your fork down in between bites. Have a conversation, chew slowly, etc. These strategies will allow your body to have enough time for its fullness cues to kick in. It takes about 15-20 minutes for your tummy to send a single to your brain that you are full. Remember last Thanksgiving when you gobbled down 2-3 plates of food in about 5 minutes and then regretted it 10 minutes later because your tummy felt like it was going to explode? It’s a miserable feeling, but eating slowly is the best defense to preventing it from happening again.

Learn to differentiate between hunger and cravings. Cravings are usually for something specific (brownies, French fries, bread, candy, etc.). However, if you are truly hungry, you will most likely eat anything, including raw veggies dipped in hummus or a small handful of nuts. The lines between hunger and cravings are often blurred, especially with the abundance of food options we have in America. Listen to your body and learn to decipher between cravings and hunger.

Sometimes, we can confuse hunger with thirst. If you find yourself staring into the fridge looking for something to eat, but don’t know what you want, you are most likely experiencing boredom cravings. Grab a glass of water and walk away.

When a craving for a specific food strikes, have an answer for it: Go for a walk, read a good book, take a hot bath, whatever you have to do to get your mind off of the craving.

Sometimes binge eating isn’t really about the food or the craving at all. Instead it’s more of a stress reliever after a really bad day or a difficult breakup. Often without realizing it, we eat the whole bag of cookies or that entire bowl of pasta as a coping mechanism for stress or personal struggles. One of the most important things to prevent these types of binges is to stay present. Slow down and savor each bite of food. Better yet, seek out stress relief by going for a walk around the block or taking a hot bath.

DON’T skip meals! This is very important. Skipping meals and snacks can cause you to overeat at the next meal, and eating just one (or two) big meal per day can wreak havoc on your blood sugar levels and hinder weight loss. Aim for three meals per day plus one or two (based on your calorie needs) healthy snacks.

Stay present while eating. Be aware of what you are eating and how much. Focus on your food and minimize any other distractions: Avoid eating in front of the TV or computer. Clear off the kitchen table. Don’t read, study, write or talk on the phone while you eat. By eating more mindfully, you will enjoy your meals more, notices fullness, flavor and satisfaction better than ever before, and feel less of a desire to overeat.

Know how you respond to trigger foods. You’ll hear differing opinions about whether people prone to binge eating should keep their trigger foods in the house or far, far away. I think this depends on the person. Only YOU know your own limits. If you are the type of person that simply cannot stop at just one cookie or one serving of ice cream, it might be best to keep these foods out of the house for a while. However, I think the goal would be to work towards enjoying a small serving of a trigger food whenever a craving strikes in order to avoid the inevitable binge that usually follows bouts of restriction. For some, allowing a small serving of a trigger food throughout the week can prevent binges—because you allow it versus labeling it off-limits. Others have a harder time staying in control.

(These tips are from registered dietician, Lori Watson)

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Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:00:05 -0500

God, WE pray for a Christ-centered marriage!

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:51:12 -0500

God, WE pray for a Christ-centered marriage!

blackandkillingit: http://fashionmutant.tumblr.com/ HippieRocks...

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:49:44 -0500

blackandkillingit:

http://fashionmutant.tumblr.com/ HippieRocks DIY

You need is 1) desired top, 2)thin bleach & 3)a pair of scissors

size10plz: Also with the lemon as a scar treatment put some...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:21:30 -0500

size10plz:

Also with the lemon as a scar treatment put some lemon juice in some sugar (No splenda, or any artificial sweetener) and you can use it as an exfoliating scrub on your body and face which will help lighten stretch marks (obviously no instant results), hyper pigmentation, and gets rid of the little bumps on your arms :D

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Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:26:18 -0500

Wow Tebow, just wow! sarasmiles: poloprincess:

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:25:55 -0500

Wow Tebow, just wow!

sarasmiles:

poloprincess:

"When the deepest part of you becomes engaged in what you are doing, when your activities and actions..."

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:24:18 -0500

“When the deepest part of you becomes engaged in what you are doing, when your activities and...