Musical Notes At MIM
By now, perhaps you’ve seen one of the Musical Instrument Museum’s eye-catching billboards touting its unusual collection even if you haven’t had the time to visit MIM yourself since it opened in April 2010.
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Ready-To-Wear Hair
Spring is the season of renewal, reinvention and the time to shake off our heavy fall layers. Designers at New York Fashion week like Victoria Beckham, Anna Sui and Marc Jacobs are showing classic American chic with a bit of an edge all around. This is shown in the simply structured knots by Gucci, Jil Sander’s faux bobs and ready-to-wear hair chosen by Roberto Cavalli, Missoni and Michael Kors.
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Fresh Start
Strong women, beautiful Ralph Lauren fashions, and Saks Fifth Avenue came together on Feb. 25 at the Arizona Biltmore to support the Phoenix Fresh Start Women’s Foundation.
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Beauty & The Beast
A girl needs a day at the spa every now and then. A few hours to relax, re-energize and fantasize about the special things that just don’t happen in everyday life. But in this day and age, …
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PET Scans And Alzheimer’s Disease
Cognitive impairment is an umbrella term that incorporates a multitude of clinical conditions. All of these disorders include memory loss and, often, impaired thinking, speech and judgment. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is one of the earliest forms of these conditions.
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11 Revitalizing Massages
Spa services can be a little confusing and, sometimes, intimidating, especially for first-time spa-goers. Swedish massage or deep tissue massage? Shiatsu or Watsu? Maybe even the spa’s own signature massage?
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Food With A View
It has been said, “we eat with our eyes first.” Unfortunately, it is much too often that meals are rushed and dishes devoured before we’ve taken the time to even see what’s been served.
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Charlotte Moss, A Flair For Living
Charlotte Moss’ book, A Flair for Living, is also the perfect description for this award-winning designer, decorator, author and world traveler. While in the Valley to speak at the Independent Women luncheon held at the Phoenix Art Museum on March 6, I had the opportunity to meet with Moss for a candid interview.
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Beautiful Belize
It’s true.When you are with the one you love, it doesn’t matter where you are. The most regular, everyday places take on a whole new look. Whether you are in asmall walk-up apartment in the city or at a table in the corner of a fast food restaurant, beauty stems from the emotions that you feel, …
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Gustave Baumann
Artisan has come to mean many things these days. Stemming from the Latin artigiano, from a root word that means “instructed in the arts,” today it has become a marketing buzz word to mean many things. Organic foods made in small batches with local ingredients…
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Quitting Tobacco
For years, research has shown that happy relationships contribute to good health. But a relationship with tobacco promises to make your heart very unhappy, and quitting it will do your heart and body good.
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The Quick Fixer-Upper
Beauty blunders happen to the best of us. And sometimes you don’t have the time or the money to remedy the situation. No fear – these tips are here to help! Use these 20 fast facts to get you looking gorgeous in an instant.
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Steve Nash – Life Is An Assist
What can a 195-pound small guard from South Africa, who played basketball at tiny Santa Clara University, accomplish — besides lighting the Olympic Flame at Vancouver in 2010?
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Pretty Patios, Delicious Dishes
Every March, we’re THE envy of the entire nation.
While there’s still snow on the ground elsewhere, the Valley’s average temperature sits around 75 degrees, and Phoenicians don their sunglasses, skirts and sandals to rejuvenate their solar-powered spirit.
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Secrets To Healthy Veins
If you have unsightly varicose veins, you are certainly not alone. Varicose veins affect an estimated 40 percent of women and 25 percent of men.
Beyond merely a cosmetic concern, varicose veins can impact your daily life. They may cause pain or swelling in your legs as well as burning or tingling sensations or a feeling of heaviness.
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Spring Forward
Spring is the perfect time to break out of your shell, shed your winter sweaters and test out a new look. This year’s fashion trends provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy the bright, new season with bold, renewed style. From ladylike dresses that exude romance and sophistication to urban active wear that is playful and sporty, every woman can express herself with a modern twist on traditional style.
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