Monthly Archives: January 2012

Savage Beauty Favorite McQueen Moment

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

My copy of “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” came in today’s post. Amazing, amazing, amazing. Robert and I sat down and immediately went through each page like reading a favorite children’s story. Each photo is breathtaking. Each quote inspiring. And the … Continue reading →

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Does ‘Biggest Loser’ Make You Feel Like a Loser?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Weight loss reality shows are increasingly popular.  You’d think there would be nothing more motivating and inspiring than to watch someone change their habits and focus on their health to lose weight and become a new person. You’d be wrong! … Continue reading →

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The Body Image Inquiry – What Do You Think?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

Body Image issues may be legislated in the UK. Early in 2011 Central YMCA commissioned COMRES, an independent market research company to find out what MPs think about body image issues. Some of the key findings include: Celebrity culture (68%), … Continue reading →

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Does Facebook Lower Your Self Esteem and Make You Sad?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Recent research indicates Facebook users may have lower self esteem. The study by Utah Valley University found comparing yourself against your ‘friends’ profiles of pictures of smiling, cheerful faces makes you feel worse about yourself. The study – published in … Continue reading →

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What NOT to Wear to the Gym

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

It’s a new year and the gym is packed with people hot on their new years ‘get fit’ resolution. Starting a workout regime is a challenge for anyone, but you want to be sure you look like you fit in … Continue reading →

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Mod Men

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

Want to look younger?  Slim down your suit! The new silhouette for men is sleekly tailored.  Inspired by millennials who first embraced superskinny styles, men of all ages will see sleeker lines and more attention to tailoring.  The ‘dress for … Continue reading →

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SCUBA anyone?

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

Love, love, loving looking at the amazing new swimwear that’s hitting the shops. These SCUBA inspired tanks from Lisa Marie Fernandez are AMAZING!!! I love to dive so this trend is right up my alley. You don’t have to show … Continue reading →

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The Downside of Trying to Look Younger

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

A great report taken from Miller-McCune on a recent study about ageism… Whilst we all want to look younger, this interesting study reveals that trying too hard to look young makes others judge you as being deceitful or not likable. … Continue reading →

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Overcoming New Year Doldrums – Reflecting on 2011 and Renewing for 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

Time is fragile and beauty fleeting. This gorgeous snowflake exists in its perfect complexity for a moment before it is absorbed into the mass and eventually melts away into nothingness. It’s a reminder to appreciate each moment and cherish our … Continue reading →

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