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It always amazes me what walks the runway at fashion week. The Orange County Fashion Week was no different.

A few of the outfits looked like fashionable Klingon-ware with a mix of blacks, reds, ankle-length sleeveless coats, leggings, and pinkish-purple platform ankle boots. Not the type of thing I’m looking for on the racks. [click to continue…]

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If there’s one product you buy for Spring, make it a gorgeous make-up palette. Urban Decay never disappoints in this category, and this season the brand is showcasing two fresh palettes with 16 brand-new shades. Lorac’s palette is convenient as a clutch, and NYX makes creating a smoky eye a cinch.

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The Muppets Again

by Deborah Cruz on May 21, 2013

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I grew up on the Muppets and they will always have a special place in my heart. I was giddy when the Muppets came to movie theaters in 2011 because they don’t come on television anymore and I was really excited to share the Muppets with my little girls.

The Muppets are a part of my childhood that I really wanted to share with my own daughters. Next spring, a new Muppets movie is coming to theaters. I’m really looking forward to it, even if it is a year away.

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What’s the Deal with Secret Menus?

May 21, 2013
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I have been reading about the so called “secret” menus that numerous restaurants have. From Panera to Starbucks, apparently there is an entire universe of foods and beverages that I knew nothing about. For example, I love In and Out’s food. I really am not a fast food type person, but I will eat there. [...]

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Have You Ever Gotten Lucky at a Garage Sale?

May 20, 2013
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I haven’t. Not really. In fact, the stuff I get usually ends up being worth even less than what I paid. My garage sale fairy is obviously a lazy drunk. Every once in a while you hear about someone who has beaten the odds and found something amazing – maybe you see it on Antiques [...]

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Video: Fashion Fails of the Week

May 20, 2013
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The only thing we could focus on at the Mad Men premiere was January Jones! Her hair looked amazing but the odd asymmetrical satin and sheer bottom stood out… in a bad way! Mindy Kaling also failed on the red carpet! You have to check out her bedazzled lipstick and ice skater skirt! Yikes! But [...]

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What Happens if You Drink too Much Tea?

May 20, 2013
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When my kids were younger, I cleaned houses so I had control over my hours and still brought in a paycheck. It was hard work, and I drank ice tea to keep me going. When I went to the doctor and he found lumps in my breasts he asked if I drank much caffeine. I [...]

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Marital Rape: You Aren’t Over-Reacting

May 20, 2013
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It is concerning to me that so many people in this somewhat civilized country do not believe that a woman can be raped by her husband. It concerns me because there are millions of women who are being subjected to a variety of humiliations every single day and their response is to cover it up, [...]

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The Dark Side of Calcium Supplements

May 19, 2013
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Not too long ago, it seemed to me like calcium supplements were like multivitamins. My doctor told me to take a calcium and magnesium supplement to control PMS symptoms, and I didn’t think anything of it. It worked, and the body needs calcium for strong bones, right? I thought it’d be difficult to get too [...]

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