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With the Summer games less than a week away and gymnastics on the top of my list of sports to watch, I was looking forward to reading Chalked Up by 1986 US Gymnastic Champion Jennifer Sey. Her memoir of the US gymnastic scene in the 80s is truly a page turner. This coming of age story is as much about the sport as Sey's overachieving, fiercely competitive personality. Although those traits might Read more
As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with Ikea, Elka and I have been applying simple techniques to reenvision some of our favorite IKEA products. Today, I'm sharing my second hack project, which was made with IKEA's AINA Curtains in natural ($50 for a pair). I was inspired by Michael Penney's fabulous dip-dye curtains, but thought that adding an ombré twist would be a great way to tie in Read more
In California, we've been getting some awesomely delicious avocados lately. Chalk it up to avocado season, which runs from Spring to Fall. Even if you don't live in the Golden State, chances are, that green fruit you're savoring is from here anyway. 90 percent of the nation's crop comes out of California. From sandwiches and salads to salsas and other tropical-tinged flavor combinations, avocado Read more
Don't worry about your implants if you want to breastfeed — Fit Pregnancy Tips for raising headbuttingly stubborn children — The Stir Melissa Rycroft opens up about postpartum depression — Celebrity Baby Scoop Vanessa Lachey says Nick is nesting too — Celebrity Baby Blog The secrets of moms who choose to go it alone — Parenting How not to tell your husband you're pregnant — Read more
The chalkboard trend seems like it's here to stay. Oprah enlisted New York-based artist Dana Tamahachi to create a piece of chalkboard art for her February cover this year. The Sesame Workshop just got an awesome display of chalk Sesame Street Muppets at its headquarters. And Etsy literally has thousands of chalkboard decals, labels, artworks, and more that are just a few clicks away from being Read more
Even the most prepared bride can encounter beauty mishaps on her wedding day. But you've spent so much time getting ready; it would be a shame to not be prepared in case something goes awry. So consider arranging a bridal survival kit to pack with you for the ceremony and reception. It should contain everything you need for wedding day minidisasters, from preaisle jitters to runny mascara and Read more
We may have enjoyed foie gras ravioli and stone crab waffles during our weekend in Miami, but it was some of the simple fare at La Sandwicherie that impressed us the most. This place first entered my radar when I passed it on an early morning run. I was drawn to the approachable nature of the open-air stand and the reasonable prices (fresh-pressed vegetable juice for $5 and change? Sign me up!). Read more
For a recent appearance in Washington DC, the flawlessly complected Reese Witherspoon looked as luminous as ever. Chalk it up to good, clean living, but a little thanks can also go toward Mark makeup artist Mai Quynh's way. Quynh, who created Reese's classically beautiful palette, put the focus on the actress's eyes. After applying neutral shadow as a base, the brand's Metallic Eye Shadow in Read more
Let's chalk it up to the tailored trend that keeps on giving, or better yet, a serious resurgence of Bianca Jagger syndrome — however you spin it, the menswear-inspired silhouette isn't going anywhere. But we're OK with that because truth be told, embracing our masculine side has never been sexier. To further our case for suiting up, celebs have been working this gender-bending trend into their Read more
You may just chalk up a bad night's sleep to feeling a little bit off the next day, but in reality, regularly getting a bad night's sleep can ruin your health. A constant lack of quality sleep can lead to high blood pressure and later heart problems, and a new study is looking at the correlation between waking up during the night and developing Alzheimer's. And even without these long-term Read more
