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4 Non-Traditional Tips to Beat Hoiday Stress

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:03:40 GMT

Are you feeling a little stressed out this week? Here are 4 non-traditional solutions to beat holiday stress:

Tip 1. Play hookie from work and use the Internet so you can shop in your jammies.

Tip 2. Treat yourself. For every 10 presents you buy for others, buy a little something-something for yourself.

Tip 3. Skip the neighbor's party. Admit it. You didn't like her anyway.

Tip... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Do You Recognize the Early Warning Signs of Fashion Hypothermia?

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:54:16 GMT

Did you know that the early warning signs of hypothermia are shivering and the "-umbles" -- stumbles, mumbles, fumbles, and grumbles?
Although some of us women have the "umbles" sans hypothermia, don't YOU be subject to fashion hypothermia this winter. Keep your brain and tootsies haute, girls, with the quintessential sheepskin boot. The supply of Ugg kicks is plentiful this year at Zappos, Nords... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Girls, You Can Spanx Me Later

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:50:07 GMT

You are late for that hoiday party so you grab your favorite sexy dress jeans, pour yourself into them, and bam, muffin top! Oprah calls muffin top "Dunlap syndrome" . "That's when your stomach done lap over your jeans," she jokes. Muffin Top is not exclusively a question of weight or even fat distribution in women. Even skeleton-thin models employ this trick. Thanks to Spandex body armor, girls, ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

7 Gifts for the 7 Dwarfs of Menopause

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:43:56 GMT

I am sure you have run into at least one of the seven dwarfs of menopause: Sweaty, Bloated, Itchy, Bitchy, Forgetful, Sleepy, and All Dried Up. TMatch the mood to their gift.

Sweaty: Night Sweats Sleepware will keep Sweaty cool when she has haute flashes.
Bloated: Her Puffiness can disguise her bloat with sweatpants from Nordstom.
Itchy: A 100 percent organic cotton tee from Pristine Planet ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

3 Ways to Conceal Rudolph's Red Nose

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:39:12 GMT

When you're skiing down a snowy slope, a red nose is as natural as windblown hair. It gives you that "I'm-having-healthy-fun" look, but when you are stepping out for the evening, the last thing you want is the "Rudolph-the-Red-Nosed Reindeer" look. Cover that honker with one of the five top concealers.

Dermablend Concealer: You won't hear any snickering out of Dasher, Dancer, and Prancer with t... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

The Intelligent Bra Takes The Jingle Out of Your Bells

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:34:41 GMT

Women and girls can thank the very jolly scientists who discovered how to take the jingle out of your bells. Australian scientists have created a fabric that monitors breast motion. Soon you can be sporting a bra that is embedded with sensors to provide custom support. Now that is really plugged-in.

According to researchers,"As breast mass increases, breast bounce momentum also increases, plac... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

'Tis the Season to be Hairy

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:28:17 GMT

Baby, it's cold outside, and whether you have hat head or winter dry hair, you can tame those flyaways, damage, and frizz with a hair mask. The mane difference between a hair mask and conditioner is the concentration of ingredients.

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine, from L'Oreal ($6).
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Mask ($7),
and Nioxin Deep Repair Hair Masque ($12) were the top three... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

How to Erase Pillow Face Creases

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:23:30 GMT

I woke up this morning with pillow face creases swarming all over my face, formed by too many late nights and sleeping face down on my pillow. Argh! Of course, time heals the embossed skin, but if you want to erase the wrinkles quickly, splash your face with warm water and massage moisturizer in the crevices. This combo plumps up the dehydrated skin and increases circulation.... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Frosty the Snowman's Fave Tanning Products

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:20:44 GMT

Why was Frosty the Snowman a happy, jolly soul? Because Frosty took an early retirement and is living in warm Miami Beach, Florida. The ole' Frost is quite a bit thinner now and not as pale. His trick of the trade is self-tanning products. His two faves are Fusion Beauty and St. Tropez Instant Tanning System

Thumpety thump thump,
Thumpety thump thump, look at Frosty go.
Thumpety thump thump,... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Give M e One Minute and I Will Add Five Years to Your Life

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:17:32 GMT

Do you want to add five years to your life? Then breathe --deeply. The stress-cortisol connection is a well-known fact in health and wellness circles and is documented to inflame your body with a cornucopia of diseases, and the holidays seem to add oodles of cortisol and stress. Breathing can combat the stress.

Every time you nuke a cup of water for your tea. do one minute of deep breathing (... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Sweets, Sweat, and Santa

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:05:03 GMT

The trifeca of S's are are killing me, and I think I am on a sans-estrogen roll this week. (Forgot to refill my prescription.) Mr. Hubby and I are out of town for the weekend and rose and shone at 5:59 a.m. to get to the 6:00 early bird sale at one of the department stores that seduced us with free Godiva chocolate bars at the entrance. I ate the chocolat in lieu of the estrogen. We are now sittin... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

My Love Affair With Modern Friction

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:01:44 GMT

I am a slave to Origin's new sloughing cream, Modern Friction. I am a puppet at the cosmetic counter. The puppet master, usually a beautiful young woman hawking beauty products, catches my eye, and before I blink, she has me under her spell and I am dancing like Pinocchio. By the time I get home, my love affair is over with the product, but not this time. I am in LOVE with Origins' Modern Frictio... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Harper Bazaar's Just Released Book on How To Update Your Look

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:55:39 GMT

To mark their 140th anniversary, Harper's Bazaar has released a book that will help you determine your sense of style, celebrate your size, and choose investment pieces. Harper's Bazaar Great Style: Best Ways to Update Your Look by Jenny Levin is a one-stop style guide that covers everything from wardrobe essentials to evening glam. It's a must-have reference for any fashionista.
... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Classics Are Easier on Your Wallet Than Trends

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:50:35 GMT

What is a classic and why is it budget-friendly? It can be defined as something that will always last, without regard to fashion or fads. Think the little black dress. It is always in vogue and stands the test of time, thus making it easier on your wallet.

Classic is not trying too hard but giving the impression of being modern and sophisticated. Classic is a clothing style that doesn't scre... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]