Style for Real Life
Healthful Elements I've talked some about color and its affect on our mood, health, and spiritual state, but I wanted to give you some additional tips on how to use it to enhance your lives. I truly believe when you make your living and work space not only comfortable and beautiful but active with … [Read more...]
Like most people, when I go to the gym, I'm there for one reason -- I want a great workout, and I want to get out of there as I usually have a lot of other things to do. However, I would not be honest if I didn't admit that while I want to to have a great workout that's quick, I also want to do that … [Read more...]
Did you know that sugar, particularly refined sugars and simple carbs that rapidly turn to sugar in your body, such as pasta, potatoes, and bread, can adversely affect your skin? Read more at the Therapon Skin Health blog. … [Read more...]
Because our cuticles tend to get dry and rough, its common to clip them to keep them in check. But this just perpetuates the cycle. When you clip them, they grow back even more jagged. It never fails, when I leave the salon they look great, but two days later they are amuck with hang nails and rough … [Read more...]
I try to work out regularly, but let's be honest. Sometimes it just doesn't happen. Some weeks I exercise every day, and some weeks I can't muster the energy to do a single crunch. But those weeks that I do exercise a lot, it's always a pain to wash, blow-dry, and straighten my hair daily - not … [Read more...]
Do you ever go to put on your workout clothes and wish you looked a little tighter, a little firmer, a little more toned? There's certainly nothing like donning spandex to give you a quick reality check. It's comfortable for working out, but the aesthetics usually leave something to be … [Read more...]
As a part of my quest for greater health, I have taken a journey to find personal care products that are safe for human use. Now, let me clarify that statement. When I say "safe", I mean cosmetics and skin care that does not cause bodily harm through toxic chemicals and by-products. I think … [Read more...]
For the past few years I've been complaining about my skin and my nails, and I've spent more time and money than I care to count trying different products to combat my weak, peeling nails and dry, rough skin. In fact, the history of my quest for healthier hair, skin and nails is well documented in … [Read more...]
I have a confession to make. I only began applying sunscreen daily within the last couple of years. I have olive skin, which means I tan without even trying. Burning has never been an issue for me. And, for years, I never gave sun damage a second thought. Until I turned 30 and looked in … [Read more...]
With the official start of Spring just about a week away, I'm anticipating being able to get outside and enjoy all of the Spring-like weather at some point. Unfortunately, it was a mild 16 degrees here in Illinois this morning, which is a little too chilly for me to consider it Spring. Yet. … [Read more...]
