Slip This Idea on for Size

Slip This Idea on for Size

Just when I was patting myself on the back because my backside now fits into fashionably skinny jeans, I recently read an article in The Wall Street Journal that said skinny jeans are no longer in fashion. I guess my behind is behind the times. The article said there is a current backlash to “skinnies.” The new look is “rigid jeans.” These are jeans with no “give” or stretch. That sounds a lot like the kind of people who only talk and don’t listen. Rigid jeans are about taking and not giving; as in, they take time to mold to

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Fearless Fabulous You! This Super Model’s Career Is Blooming in a New Direction

Fearless Fabulous You! This Super Model's Career Is Blooming in a New Direction

One of the world’s top models, Frederique van der Wal has had a career that bloomed brilliantly in the world of beauty and fashion. Today, it’s blooming in an exciting new direction through her floral lifestyle company Frederique’s Choice.  Flowers have always been a source of inspiration for this Dutch born beauty. In fact, when a flower in Holland was named after her- the Frederique’s Choice Lily – she became curious to learn more about the journey flowers take from bulb to vase. She conceived a television program with the Discovery Channel to follow the floral journey, visiting farms, greenhouses and flower auctions around the world. Today, Frederique’s Choice is a successful

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Timeless Accessories To Wear at Any Age

Timeless Accessories To Wear at Any Age

I have closets filled with beautiful clothes, shelves lined with designer handbags, racks of shoes and a safe filled with fine jewelry. They’ve been slowly acquired over the years, purchased by me or gifted from my parents or friends. I’m a lucky, well-dressed woman….except when I’m wearing the wrong accessories. I’m not talking about a heavy purse or too tight shoes. I’m talking about emotional baggage and feathers of self-doubt that dull your sparkle and cramp your style. A brilliant “Huffington Post” article has been circulating among my friends called “What Not To Wear After 50.” by Michelle Combs (www.RubberShoesinHell.com). Some of my favorite tips on what not to wear include:

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Their Lifestyles Became Their Brands: Dec 8 on Fearless Fabulous You!

My December 8th show features two women who are lifestyle brand ambassadors for their specific way of living, both through their image and products.  They have each built successful businesses loving what they do, living how they want and sharing it with others.  I’m going to ask them to share with you the secrets to their success. My first guest lives on a farm in the Santa Monica Mountains outside Los Angeles where she has made successful career as a professional interior designer real estate developer. Andrea Schroder has built and sold over 15 custom homes, as well as remodeled residential

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