Monthly Archives: February 2009

Slumdog Millionaire

In what is probably the best movie of the year (I guess we’ll have to wait for this year’s Oscars to validate that statement), eighteen year old Jamal Malik (played by Dev Patel) is shown as in the midst of … Continue reading

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Ugg Style Boots a Health Risk?

Ugg-style boots are all the rave these days (see The Trend Continues: Minnetonka Boots), but could those fashionable boots be posing a long-term health risk to women that wear them? That is what an Indian-British news site is claiming. The … Continue reading

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Spring/Summer 2009′s South Beach OPI Nail Polish Collection

It’s official! Released on February 4, 2009, OPI launched their fun Spring and Summer brights. From pink, purple, coral and more, this collection of 12 has a lot of must-haves to rock this upcoming season. An assortment of shimmery or … Continue reading

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Buying a Home?

Experts predict that 2009 and 2010 will bring potential home buyers bargains of the type that have not been seen in decades.  If you, like many of us modern women, are the one who manages the finances in your household … Continue reading

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New York Fashion Week Kicks Off

The high society designers that often flood New York this time of year to show off their designs at New York’s Fashion Week have not managed to escape the recent economic turmoils being faced by most people. In fact, retailers, … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day for Him: What Do I Buy?

Valentine’s day (aka the ”Hallmark” holiday) can be a tough holiday to buy for. Some of us have long term relationships when Valentine’s day is just another day. Other’s have new flings where we don’t know the protocol of the gift exchange. Here … Continue reading

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Bashan Restaurant

Absolutely wonderful. Bashan is a perfect restaurant for those special romantic dates in your life. Wedding anniversaries, a proposal or even an “I’m sorry” dinner are appropriate events for this restaurant. Bashan Restaurant is run by a husband and wife … Continue reading

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2009 NAACP Image Awards

Beyonce Knowles belted an inspiring rendition of her new single “Halo” to kick off the 2009 NAACP Image Awards held on Thursday February 12, 2009.  In what has been quite a historic year for the African American community, this year’s … Continue reading

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The Trend Continues: Minnetonka Boots

Minnetonka are well known moccasins, but the trendy Minnetonka we are raving about are the moccasin-ish boots! From celebrities to the trendy fashionista walking down the street, they are all over. There is a style for everyone from lots of … Continue reading

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The Best Skinny Jeans: J Brand

The best skinny jean to wear under boots is the ever-so popular J Brand Pencil Fit cut (style 912). They hug your leg brilliantly, while allowing for mobilization due to their stretchy material. Comes in many washes, but the dark … Continue reading

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