

We all love the feeling of walking ON sunshine but it turns out that walking IN sunshine is really what matters.
According to a study on sunshine and health presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2012, there is a link between sunlight exposure and stroke.
That’s right.
A University of Alabama study looked at 16,000 adults over five years and used software developed by NASA…
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After this Spring’s bold colors, I suppose it’s no surprise that good ol’ black and white is coming on strong for Fall. The July issue of Harper’s Bazaar exclaims:
“Basic and bold go hand in hand this season with updated interpretations of classic black and white.“
Updated, indeed! It seems to me that today’s VPOD, a vintage 1970s Lilli Ann coat and dress set, could sneak in quite…
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Two hot colors stood out in Oscar gowns this year.
First, we saw a bevy of ladies in the color purple: Mila Kunis in lavender Elie Saab, Natalie Portman in violet Rodarte, Cate Blanchett in pale lilac Givenchy Haute Couture and Scarlett Johansson in plum Dolce & Gabanna.
And then we saw Jennifer Hudson wow everyone with her tangerine Atelier Versace.
Today’s VPOD combines the best of these…
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Look out America. The fourth season of Mad Men started this past Sunday and that means plenty of vintage fashion eye candy on Sunday nights. This popular and highly acclaimed television series is becoming known as much for its clothes as it is for its characters!
In fact, this year AMC has teamed up with Banana Republic for a casting call contest in which one lucky winner…
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Written on
May 3, 2010 by
Mary Kincaid in
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