The Gift of Beauty 2009
The gift giving season is upon us! If, like me, you always seem to leave your present-hunting until the last minute I hope this handy list to some lovely products will serve as a guiding companion on your quest. Or perhaps some of the below beauties will soon appear on your own lust-lists. Gifts for friends 1. The party and holiday season is an appropriate time to have a little more fun with our look. This shimmer soufflé in gold from Coast to Coast will help you stand out and glow at your next event, sans the help of a glass or two ...
Gemstone Guys
The jewellery gift a man buys for you can say as much about him as you. Jewellery is always a nice gift to be on the receiving end of at Christmas. Any special occasion, come to think of it - holly included or not! But when the gift-bearer is a fella, the type of gemstone he opts for may, in fact, say more about him than you as the gift recipient. Unsure what I mean? Below is my fun guide to what the precious stones your guy invests in may actually say about him. Mr Diamond: He’s classic, stylish, beautiful to look at, and ...
Parenting By The Stars Part 2
Hi , I would like to know what is the best parent in the zodiac and why? And which parent from fire sign is really the best? Natalie… We continue our answer from Part 1 in last edition. Libra Social skills are a gift that this parenting style is likely to teach the child without even thinking about it, as well as the importance of relationships: how to be a good friend, daughter, student, etc. Harmony, leadership and communication are all skills that are also likely to be strong – as well as the enjoyment of life in general. Balancing different areas of ...
How to Indulge without the Bulge, over the Holidays
As someone whose job it is to help people lose weight (and keep it off), you might be surprised to hear that, yes, I do indulge a bit during the holidays. Hot chocolate? Pass me a cup. Gingerbread? Mmm, mmm, serve me some. Christmas cookies? Absolutely! And I don't gain weight. "Impossible," you say. No, not at all. Now that doesn’t mean I forgo eating my veggies and other healthy foods during the holidays. It just means I relax a bit don’t try to be so vigilant by following a strict regimen. And you should do the same. My philosophy is that there’s no ...
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Life and Self
The jewellery gift a man buys for you can say as much about him as you. Jewellery is always a nice gift to be on the receiving end of at Christmas. Any special occasion, come to think of it – holly included or not! But when the gift-bearer is a fella, the type of gemstone he opts for may, in fact, say more about him than you as the gift recipient. Unsure... [Read more of this review]
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