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    MY NEW FAVORITE BRAS: SPANX BRA-LELLUJAH
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    BEST MANICURE AT HOME – OLIVE & JUNE POLISH AND TOOLS
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    5-SECOND MAGNETIC EYESHADOW
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    BEST OF PIXI BEAUTY – THE DRUGSTORE BRAND YOU NEED TO …
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    3 REASONS TO MEDITATE NOW (and HOW TO GET STARTED)
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    BUSY WOMAN SURVIVAL KIT: 7 THINGS YOU NEED TO SLAY IT
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    STYLE

    AIRLINE STYLE

    AIRLINE STYLE

    When I travelled to France earlier this year, I remember being in the airport and thinking how disappointed I always am to see people in their worst state – decked out in pajamas in the name of comfort while flying (overrated). I am a firm believer that one should dress her best when travelling, but alas I am a party of one when it comes to this belief. Until that magical night in the international terminal security line when time stood still and in walked the Etihad Airways flight crew. I’ve never seen anything like it. Today let’s talk about airline style!

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    CASUAL STYLE

    MONOCHROMATIC STYLE – INSTANT CHIC AND CONFIDENCE!

    MONOCHROMATIC STYLE – INSTANT CHIC AND CONFIDENCE!

    Monochromatic dressing is one of the best and easiest ways to look instantly chic and to exude confidence. Whenever I don’t know what to wear to a social event, or am feeling insecure about my body, or have an important presentation at work, I will don the same color from head to toe. It makes me feel put-together, slim and powerful. And anyone can do it! Read on for my tips on how to dress in monochromatic style.

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    BLOGGING

    BELLE HAS WRITER’S BLOCK – CAN YOU HELP?

    BELLE HAS WRITER’S BLOCK – CAN YOU HELP?

    Dear Readers! I need your help! I’ve been pulling my hair out trying to find topics to write about and I’m coming up empty-handed and uninspired. Do you have ideas for topics we can explore in the style, beauty, tips and tricks, body-positive, ad/or life arenas?  

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    BEAUTY

    GROOMING IN PUBLIC – ACCEPTABLE OR UNACCEPTABLE?

    GROOMING IN PUBLIC – ACCEPTABLE OR UNACCEPTABLE?

    Grooming in public is rarely acceptable. I have always felt this way secretly, but I was recently inspired to publicly declare it after sitting next to a woman who filed her nails and combed her hair onto me throughout our entire 2-hour flight to NYC. At first I tried to talk myself out of my anger and disgust:  “Maybe I’m too sensitive,” I thought as I stared at her nail dust and hairs on my lap. Then I  got on the subway and ran smack into this sign, part of the MTA’s Courtesy Counts campaign. And now that I’ve been 100% vindicated by a public transportation ad, let’s get into specifics…

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    STYLE

    TRENDS AT WORK – SHOULD YOU OR SHOULDN’T YOU?

    TRENDS AT WORK – SHOULD YOU OR SHOULDN’T YOU?

    On my recent business trip to New York, I conducted a style experiment by wearing a jumpsuit to work. I wanted to see if I could pull off this uber-trend in my uber-corporate environment. Plus, I had a drinks date with another blogger that night, so I needed a stylish look that would translate quickly and easily from office to bar. I think it worked in this case, but ultimately my advice to you if you want to go trendy at work is – know your audience, use your judgment and adapt the trend to mimic your work-appropriate wardrobe.

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    STYLE

    ROCKSBOX – SAVE MONEY, LOOK POLISHED

    ROCKSBOX – SAVE MONEY, LOOK POLISHED

    Baubles bring me so much joy, but does anyone else struggle to justify dropping major dollars on jewelry like I do? I’ve taken numerous jewelry-making and metal-smithing courses and, even after seeing the time and skill it requires, I still don’t feel comfortable spending a lot on pieces for myself. At the same time, I believe that the right accessories can elevate any look and add polish where it counts. Jewels definitely have a place in my budget – just a very small place…Enter Rocksbox, an affordable (as in $19) monthly jewelry subscription service! Read on because I’ve got a code for you to get your first month FREE!

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