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Um, how CRAZYCUTE are the new winter-appropriate scents from Harajuku Lovers? I’m obsessed!  Buy them quickly–they’re limited!–for $30 each at Sephora.com.

The last giveaway for Perricones Advanced Face Firming Activator was so popular that we decided to do another giveaway for another genius product by Perricone MD- the Vitamin C Ester Eye Serum For those who are hearing about Perricone for the first time, I will shortly introduce the company. Perricone MD is a US company created by a well-known clinical and research dermatologist Dr. Nicholas

While it may not seem like it yet, winter is, sadly, just around the corner. And with every changing season you’ve got to re-strategize your skincare routine. Enter Elena Arboleda, Head Aesthetician at celeb favorite Mario Badescu Skin Care for some winter skin saving tips!

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Dr. Elizabeth K. Hale, a clinical associate professor of dermatology at New York University, recently sent me some tips on what to toss and what to keep when transitioning from summer to fall! They were so informative that I just had to share them with you girls!!

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It’s getting chilly out there! When I was in high school, I always marked the beginning of fall when–with my track and field team–we would run outside and we’d need to put on a few extra base layers… Those of you who are outdoors exercisers (not me, anymore!!), here are some great tips from Debbie Berenson, a Certified Personal Trainer and the owner of One2One BodyScapes in Easton, MA.
 
“In the summer, when the humidity levels are high, hotter temperatures can inhibit your performance. Crisp, cold air provides a great atmosphere for a more effective and longer workout! For those who suffer from allergies, asthma or breathing disorders, colder air helps to open up your lungs and let the oxygen flow more easily and thoroughly through your bloodstream. This increased flow of oxygen, enables you to go the extra mile and feel great while pushing yourself! When you have a strenuous workout, the cold air will naturally keeps your cooler for longer and the increased oxygen in your bloodstream will allow your muscles to work harder. The inhale and exhale during exercise will ultimately be easier in crisp temperatures.

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It is the first time that I am using rose water and I like it!Product Tag Line:Make this your own love potion.Promise:Purifies, hydrates, and invigorates skin.Product Profile in Short:* Tones skin after cleansing* Reduces puffiness around eyes* Hydrates skin, leaving a healthy glow*Softens the complexion and clears the skin* Gentle in treating many types of dermatitis, with antibacterial

Heartburn is the term that is used to describe a hot, burning or acid feeling in the middle of the lower chest. It usually comes on soon after a meal and can last for several hours. It has nothing to do with your heart although the pain can be so great that heart attack may be suspected. Other symptoms are nausea, regurgitation of food into the mouth and bad taste in the mouth.

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Did you know that 90% of your adult bone mass is established by the time you’re about 18 years old? It’s true, according to the folks at Best Bones Forever!, a new campaign that’s encouraging tweens and teens to get active and boost their calcium and vitamin D intake–a message that we at Teen Vogue wholeheartedly support!! After all, fewer than 1 in 10 young girls who are in their most critical bone-building stage get an adequate amount of calcium (about 1,300 milligrams), which is really SCARY. As 12-year-old Molly Lippert, pre-teen ambassador for the National Osteoporosis Foundation, says, “Some girls don’t eat well to try and be thin, but eating less and not getting enough calcium isn’t helping you, it’s wrecking you!” So skip the soda, pick up a glass of milk (chocolate milk if you’d like!), and check out bestbonesforever.gov for more info on how you and your friends can start getting your body into strong shape!   Read the rest of this entry »

As you may know from my previous posts, I have recently become a mom. Having just gone through 9 months of pregnancy I have very close and personal thoughts about stretch marks. Let me start by saying that starting off pregnancy at the weight of 48 kg, I was sure, I was in for a belly full of stretch marks. I was terrified at the thought of getting those terrible scar-like stretch marks and

A ton of you guys emailed me after the Emmy’s asking how to recreate Blake’s mermaid-chic style. Who knew a simple, textured braid would be the hit of the red carpet?? I got Alterna’s Global Creative Director Michael Shaun Corby to break down the look for me:

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