December 1, 2009
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2009
by Alissa FisetIt’s that time of year again; people are putting up their Christmas trees, decorating their houses with lights and wrapping presents. But what better to start off the holiday season than the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show? Thousands of viewers tuned in to CBS Monday night to catch the 30 Victoria’s Secret Angels strut their... [Read more of this story]
December 1, 2009
Pick your sushi wisely
by Alissa FisetSushi is definitely a healthy choice when choosing a place to go out to eat. However, many people fall into the trap of thinking every roll on the menu is healthy. In fact, many rolls accumulate extra calories in sauces and preparation techniques that you would never expect. You may be surprised to learn what your favorite sushi rolls are hiding. Stick... [Read more of this story]
November 18, 2009
Healthiest and unhealthiest states
by Alissa Fisetimage courtesy of google images The UnitedHealth Foundation has come out with the annual report that ranks all 50 states in order of healthiness (one being the healthiest state and 50 being the unhealthiest). The ranking considers 22 different health indicators, including cancer fatalities and how many children receive the recommended vaccinations.... [Read more of this story]
November 18, 2009
High socks are the new tights
by Alissa Fisetimage courtesy of google images The transition from summer to fall or winter wardrobes can be difficult. Pairing dresses and skirts with boots is a stylish alternative, but how do you keep those bare legs from becoming covered in goose bumps? Tights and leggings are an easy option, but this season’s look is knee-high or thigh-high socks.... [Read more of this story]
November 10, 2009
HUB Clothing’s “Butt-Cam”
by Alissa Fisetimage courtesy of google images Have you ever tried on a pair of pants and loved them, except couldn’t see how they made you butt look? HUB Clothing at Fashion Square Mall in Scottsdale has solved that problem with their revolutionary “butt cam”. The one-of-a-kind “butt cam” allows shoppers to see what their backsides look... [Read more of this story]
November 10, 2009
Worst Holiday Foods
by Alissa Fisetimage courtesy of google images With the holidays quickly approaching, many are day dreaming of turkey, pies, potatoes and egg nog. But don’t stuff yourself too quickly: many holiday foods are packed with sodium, calories and carbs. According to Men’s Health, here are some of the worst holiday foods, and easy substitutes to help keep the... [Read more of this story]
November 4, 2009
Leather: New Styles for the New Season
by Alissa Fisetimage courtesy of google images image courtesy of google images The hottest trend that has been popping up in boutiques and departments stores everywhere is a flashback from fads of the past: leather. Over the years of fashion-forwardness, shoppers could find leather in almost any form: dresses, shoes, bags-you name it, leather’s done... [Read more of this story]
November 3, 2009
5 Harmful Household Items
by Alissa FisetGerms are everywhere, but do we ever really think there may be more in our own homes? Here are five things in your home that may be detriments to your health: image courtesy of google images 1.) Your sponge There may be as many as 20 million microbes on your sponge as you read this. But many people don’t realize you need to clean your sponge.... [Read more of this story]
October 26, 2009
Indoor Tanning: Spray Tanning vs. Tanning Bed
by Alissa FisetEveryone loves that bronze color we get during summer vacation, but many of us go to great lengths to keep the golden-glow year-round. As the trend of indoor tanning has risen within the last few years, more experts have been coming out with conflicting opinions of the harms of hitting the tanning salon. Here is a comparison of the two different forms... [Read more of this story]
October 26, 2009
Top 10 Halloween Costumes
by Alissa FisetIt’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner. Are you still looking for a costume? Yandy.com has over 1,000 costumes to pick from and guarantees you’ll receive your shipment before the big night. Here are our 10 favorite Halloween costumes on Yandy.com: 10.) Goldilocks: Image courtesy of Yandy.com With a short skirt... [Read more of this story]
