October 27th, 2011 by Sophia Wardlaw
“American Idol” can teach you a lot more than how to be a better singer.
Lauren Alaina, 16, was a contestant on the show and lost 25 pounds during her time there.
But how did she balance a stressful routine of practicing and still manage to lose weight?
“Changing my diet was the big thing,” the singer told Us Weekly. “I had to learn correct portion control.”
Managing her weight has long been a struggle for Alaina.
The country singer, whose first album “Wildflower” debuted on the Billboard Top 200 charts at number five, talked to Access Hollywood last month about her struggle with weight.
“As a girl, a teenage girl, without even wanting to, you constantly compare yourself to other girls.
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October 20th, 2011 by Sophia Wardlaw
If you consider Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto the reigning king and queen of Japanese fashion, with Issey Miyake a pasha-at-large and Junya Watanabe next in line to the throne, then Jun Takahashi of cult brand Undercover is one of Nippon’s fine little princes. That doesn’t mean Takahashi is a baby. He’s 42 and attended Japan’s sacrosanct Bunka Academy of Fashion in Tokyo (where Kenzo Takada trained) along with Nigo of A Bathing Ape—that must have been quite a year! But despite his age, Takahashi is a young designer with a street-smart and performance-art approach to fashion; he has attracted a hip following in Japan, where Undercover has its own stores, and among the usual completely-entranced Japanese fashion freaks worldwide.
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October 11th, 2011 by Sophia Wardlaw
So, the weather has gone from Indian summer heat wave of last week to stormy gale force winds this week. I’m not sure what to expect next to be honest. Snow blizzards perhaps? Our skin can really suffer in all of this harsh weather and dry skin can be a real pain. This Friday I’ve picked out 3 fab exfoliating and skincare products that should see you through the next few weeks safely, barring any more freak weather conditions that is!
Clarins Gentle Exfoliating Refiner
Clarins Gentle Exfoliating Refiner is a rich gentle way of exfoliating the skin to create a refined and glowing complexion. A tr
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September 26th, 2011 by Sophia Wardlaw
Brace yourselves vintage lovers! Another amazing boutique is opening in the city with a weeks worth of events to shop. Wear House Boutique is a resale, vintage and custom clothing shop that caters to women sizes 10 and up. Their mantra is, Love your body beyond measure!
Wear House Boutique is hosting its Grand Opening this week and has a list of events for all. Check out Wear House and stop in to shop! All events are held at Wear House, unless noted otherwise.
Wear House Boutique
401 S.
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September 21st, 2011 by Sophia Wardlaw
OS is a handcrafted accessories line based on bones. Inspired by beautiful tribal necklaces found during an out-of-town trip, three friends Paul Jatayna, Kat Medina, and AJ Omandac immediately got to work, learning how to make molds and create realistic-looking bone reproductions using polyurethane.
OS debuted its first 14-piece collection, Vol. 1, in the Philippines just six months ago. Now, pieces like Scapula, Tusk, and Vertebrae may not sound like your usual baubles. But the restrained design and natural off-white color make them surprisingly wearable.
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