Republican Debate

Taking a moment away from fashion, on a serious note. Today I decided to post my question for the Republican debate on YouTube. My question went out to all Republican candidates and demanded questions on Social Security!

Watch my submission for all Republican candidates!

Jennifer Lopez, Pregnant?

Is the Fashion Diva herself, pregnant?



Jennifer Lopez is a Latin diva, fashion expert, clothing designer, renowned singer, and a superb actress. Lopez’s most recent fame is in designer clothing. Her line named after herself, J Lo, has spread rapidly across the globe. Considering that her fashion line launched into many more realms, many are questioning what could be next. Maybe a child or two? Could Jennifer Lopez really be pregnant, this time? Rumors have been swirling for weeks that Jennifer Lopez may be pregnant with her first child or first two children. She makes no secret about the fact that she can't wait to be a mother. If the "clues" check out, this baby may finally be a reality for her and husband Marc Anthony. Sources point out the many clues floating around that point at a…..pregnancy?

First clue: She abruptly canceled her summer 2006 tour.

Second clue: Some women don't color their hair when expecting and she is currently sporting uncharacteristic gray roots.

Third clue: Jennifer was allegedly overheard in a Fred Segal dressing room telling actress Leah Remini that she doesn't want any tight clothing because she expects her breasts to get much bigger.

Fourth clue: She's adding a maternity line to her Sweetface clothing collection.

Well if Jennifer Lopez is pregnant, that will be a great new project for her. What do you think, is she pregnant? And if you do think she is pregnant, why do you think she is keeping it such of a secret. If you ask me, if she is pregnant, I wouldn’t blame her for keeping it a secret. Being a star, your business is already out and about, and I would personally try and keep everything possible, especially a pregnancy, under the raps. At least, until I can’t hide it anymore.

What could be making you gain WEIGHT~

What to look out for in your Kitchen!
Article by Steve Calechman

1 In-your-face foods
Simple Pavlovian truth: “If your eyes see food, your brain wants it,” says Wansink. In one study he found that women ate 25 percent less candy when it was tucked away in a drawer than when it was on their desks. Store high-calorie leftovers in opaque containers or, at the very least, put them behind fruit and veggies in the fridge.

2 “Multi” packs or bulk foods
The more you buy, the more you’ll eat. One study found that people eat 22 percent more in the same amount of time when food is purchased in larger packages. A better choice? Single-serving packages (see the yogurt containers above), which help keep you from overdoing it.

3 Quick-fix foods
Nuking dinner is easier than chop-season- and-sauté, but it could leave you hungry. Alan Hirsch, M.D., director of the Smell & Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago, has found that smelling food during cooking can actually make you more satisfied—and lead you to eat less once your meal hits the table. Still don’t want to cook? At least put your frozen dinner in the oven instead of the microwave.

4 Butter with your bread
If the bread basket comes with butter, you’ll likely eat more—29 percent more, to be exact—than if it’s served with olive oil, research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign found. Ask for olive oil instead.

How about what to look out for in the restaurants?

5 The dessert tray
Remember Wansink’s study: If you see food, you want to eat it. Try to face away, and ask yourself the crucial question: Am I actually still hungry?

6 A big menu
Menus with two or more panels take longer to read, says Gregg Rapp, a California-based “menu engineer” and restaurant consultant. The longer you eye the choices, the more you’re likely to order—and eat, he says. Pick an entreé and put the menu down.

7 Large, chic plates
Even experts can’t gauge healthy portions on the gargantuan dishes commonly used today: When 85 dietitians in one study were given 17-ounce or 34-ounce bowls, those with bigger dishes served themselves 31 percent more ice cream. At home, use smaller plates, and when you eat out, picture your food on them.

8 A neat, tidy table
One study found that people ate 27 percent more when empty plates were cleared quickly. But when you can see how much you’ve actually already eaten, you’re less likely to keep on going, says Wansink.

9 Mammoth silverware
Using bigger utensils that are trendy now can make you chow more too. “People who eat with smaller spoons tend to feel more satisfied after one serving than those who use bigger silverware,” says Illinois food researcher James Painter, Ph.D.


And the infamous Grocery Store...

10 Less-healthy foods right at eye level
Believe it or not, companies pay for prime placement in your supermarket, says Marion Nestle, Ph.D., a nutrition professor at New York University and author of What to Eat. And the products in these line-of-sight spots tend to be high-profit, cheaper-to-produce items like sugary cereals and processed carbohydrates that aren’t always weight-friendly, she says. Nestle’s recommendation: Look up. The healthiest foods are often stocked on the store’s top shelves.

11 End-of-aisle displays
Like eye-level shelf spots, these “end cap” placements are paid for and often stocked with less-healthy items, Nestle says. They’re highly visible, so you’re more likely to buy these foods on impulse—whether you like what you see on the nutrition label or not.

12 Inner aisles
Think about the supermarket as one big square: What’s almost always on the side aisles? The healthiest, most nutrient-rich fresh foods like fruits, veggies, dairy and meats. It’s the center aisles that tend to be loaded with binge-worthy processed snacks and sweets, says Nestle.

13 Muzak
Call it the Stepford Wives effect: The easy-listening tunes many stores pipe in slow you down, says Nestle. And the longer you shop, the more likely you are to fill your cart with junk, she warns. Avoid the trance by taking your healthy shopping list with you. Then stick to it.


A few words from the Diva Extraordinaire....
....After reading this article, I can definitely see why I gain the weight that I do. Many, if not all people have a similar mentality when it comes to their weaknesses. My weakness is sweets! Oh do I love sweets. Yes, I do work out to keep the weight off, but in reality I wouldn't have to if I i didn't eat it in the first place. Well we all learn, and hopefully you have learned some of your weaknesses from this article. What is your weakness?

Glamour 30 Day Makeover...

Look and Feel Great in just 30 Days...

I have not tried the Glamour 30 day makeover, yet. Apparently, it's like giving yourself a head-to-toe makeover, the easy way. If you sign up on the Glamour.com website you receive a new beauty, style, fitness, energy or bliss-you-up tip daily. Each time you try one, you check it off the list. Bookmark your favorites, keep private notes, and share your comments with other users. In four short weeks, you’ll see a real difference, inside and out! Hmm... Has anyone out there tried this supposedly fabolous inexpensive makeover? Want to try it, and tell me how it works. Well anyone out there looking for a quick pick me up, this is the deal.

http://www.glamour.com/tips/makeover/welcome

Shop Lauren Conrad...

We all know the infamous Lauren Conrad who stuck stardom from her hit television show “Laguna Beach.” I live in Laguna Beach, and it’s big when someone gets such huge stardom from the little small town. Laguna Beach will never be the same after the very famous show Laguna Beach. After this show Conrad hit it big once again with her new television show The Hills that portrays the life of living in one of the busiest cities, Los Angeles. It takes us through her struggles of everyday life, problems with guys, “rockstar” up and down party lifestyle and trying to make it in the fashion industry. The show grasps all of its viewers in by showing what many people deal with on a daily basis, but just don’t have the chance to put it in a sitcom. After many years of trying to get her foot in the door to the fashion industry, Conrad has hit it big once more by accomplishing one of her biggest goals. She opened up her very own fashion clothing line, named after herself.

The shoplaurenconrad.com website says:

“Lauren Conrad is proud to announce her first collection, perfect for every occasion. Turning her dreams of becoming a fashion designer into a reality, Lauren Conrad Collection reflects Lauren's upbringing in Southern California, embracing the laid-back lifestyle with dresses, tops and silhouettes that feature novelty detailing, playful accents and clean lines and shapes. All of Lauren's looks can easily be transformed from day into night, without skipping a beat. This Fall, Lauren Conrad Collection will offer timeless pieces that are sophisticated and chic, to bring out the California girl in you!”

Take a look:






A poll taken by Us Magazine ask will people really buy Lauren Conrad's Fashion Line?

The results are in:

Yes: 52% (3683 votes)

No: 48% (3462 votes)
Total votes: 7145

Take a look at what people had to say about her $140 dresses, $50 leggings, and flowy tops ranging from $85 to $100!

http://www.usmagazine.com/i_us_i_poll_will_you_buy_lauren_conrads_fashion_line

Let me know what you think check out Lauren Conrads Fashion Line at:

Shoplaurenconrad.com

Deal of the Day!

Black and White!


Banana Republic dress, $128: Go to bananarepublic.com.


Black and White is the perfect combination to make you look slim but long. Black is by far the most flattering color out there. Some of my friends say i should get rid of all the black clothes that I own, because I own so much. My explanation for this would be because my favorite store that I shop at religiously is the White House Black Market. They know me like family at my local store. The White House Black Market is like a upscale boutique style store that caters to women of all shapes and sizes. The one thing I love about this store is they treat you like family and their moto is "Make Women feel beautiful." Although their prices are not relatively cheap, their clothes are made to the par. All ladies should definitly check out this store and let me know what you think. Take a look at the website at: www.whitehouseblackmarket.com. Let me know what you think.

Don't do this....

Celeb Style Slip Ups!



Please don't expose your undies to the whole world, it's not stylish.



Celebs like Brit, Lindsey Lohan and Paris Hilton made visible underwear something like a fashion statement. Visible undies are played out, and it's not cute. Wear a belt, tighter jeans, or just don't show your underwear. Ladies how many times have you been walking down the street or whatever and you see woman making us look bad. Showing your underwear is not attractive and definitely does not make woman look good. Hopefully none of you ladies out there walk around like this. But how sad is this?...