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One of my goals for 2010 is to be able to do 30 push-ups — the difficult kind with your knees off the floor. Push-ups are one of the most effective exercises to strengthen and tone your upper body, and as of now, I can probably do about 12 with good form, but I want to push that number to 30. Are you up for trying out this challenge along with me? If so, you can hear the plan to make it happen Read more
Push-ups are the one exercise I always try to do when strength training. How about you? You only need to do a few and already you start to feel it in your upper arms and back. There are some great variations such as the T Push-Up, One Elbow In, One Elbow Out, and Chair Push-Ups. Tired of those and looking to try something new? Then give this Triple Clap Push-Up a whirl. Yeah, OK, maybe your Read more
Today's DIY is simple, easy, and will instantly transform any old wooden bangle in your jewelry box — we're showing you how to make thread-wrapped bracelets! All you need is a wooden bracelet, a hot glue gun, and some colorful thread. You can go for a tribal feel with greens and browns, nautical with blue and red, or try out our take on Spring's pastel trend with light airy hues. Watch on to Read more
A day at the beach is the perfect chance to capture carefree memories, but the brightness of the sun reflecting off the sand and water doesn't often yield the best photographic results. Before you start snapping away, take a look at three common beach photography problems and simple ways you can avoid them. The photos are overexposed: Auto mode can overexpose photos, making them appear washed Read more
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I saw the original Men in Black movie so long ago that my memories of the film might as well have been zapped with a neuralyzer (that's the memory-erasing device the guys use in the movie, for those of you who are also having trouble recalling the original). What I did retain is that the film was funny, fresh, and silly and that it didn't hold up very well for the 2002 sequel. With that in mind, Read more
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Just because it's the weekend — and a holiday one, at that — doesn't mean you have to leave your styling prowess at the office. Instead, channel your off-duty panache via slick sneakers, polished flats, and a plethora of flirty floral frock options. If dresses aren't your thing, no problem. We've culled a cool mix of savvy street stylers from around the world who have nailed that laid-back Read more
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Finding the perfect Summer suit can seem like an impossible task, especially when you don't know quite what you're looking for. We're putting an end to all that with our ultimate guide to getting the right fit for your body. With the help of swimwear fit and style expert Audrey Jimenez over at Everything But Water, we're breaking down the best fit tips for every body type and the best styles to Read more
