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Why do we love winter? (a)it's not bikini season (which leads to--), and (b)we can rationalize extra Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner helpings to the fact that our bodies need the extra fat to stay warm.

Here is a delicious cheesecake recipe from Epicurious. Smells like a warm fire and a good book, doesn't it?

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An important bit of news from blogger eBeauty Daily about lead in lipsticks ...

A slightly scary sounding report released yesterday by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics shows the results of lab tests for lead performed on many popular lipsticks. The FDA does not currently regulate the cosmetics industry, so the CSC is your watchdog.

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Lead in paint, toys, and now lipstick? We need to know what we're smearing on our delicate skin, so read this post from blogger Lipstick Powder 'n Paint to find out more ...

Ok this is scary. I just came across this on YAHOO this morning:

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics said tests on 33 brand-name red lipsticks by the Bodycote Testing Group in Santa Fe Spring, California, found that...
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We all understand that stress plays a huge role in our health and emotional wellness, whether family, career, romantic or financial problems. Blogger Fabulously Broke in the City has some basic yet crucial tips for surviving financial woes ...

Just like my post on taking baby steps towards learning how to put on makeup, these are small, manageable towards taking charge of your finances.

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Apparently hearing, not seeing, is believing - at least according to WebMD. Another reason to keep your water-cooler chats as truthful as possible, because let's face it, you're not going to stop altogether ...

People are more likely to act on what they hear through gossip than what they see with their own eyes, researchers say.

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Sugarshock's back with another Look of the Week ...

Miss Emilie de Ravin may be Lost in the world of primetime television, but she certainly isn't lost on the red carpet. Here she is looking radiant in a Victorian-meets-flapper sort of way at the recent Monique Lhuillier store opening in L.A.

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Have you ever tried raclette? It's fondue's tidier, healthier cousin and a great option for your next dinner party. Gothamist has some timely tips for you ...

For those who have yet to experience the joy of a raclette grill, may this be your lucky season. Raclette, named after the cheese that is melted in it, is what happens when fondue meets Korean BBQ.

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The Budget Fashionista tells us about Goodwill's latest idea. It's a new way to look at used clothing ... betcha never saw this coming!

What: Goodwill and Nick Graham (of Joe Boxer fame) have teamed up to create “William Good,” a brand of “repurposed” clothing and accessories. For those of you without your dictionary handy, “repurposed” means used,...
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"I need some tips on how I could save or raise more money for a wedding. My man and I are already saving up for a downpayment for a condo - and I realize that by the time we have a condo, there will be no money for a wedding. We plan on paying this wedding by ourselves. But we have a couple barriers to saving more money - we both have a lot of student debt, and we can't receive financial help...
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Just in case you needed one more reason to support Breast Cancer Awareness this month, check out I Am Fashion's best picks - pretty, practical, and, um, PINK!

Its Breast Cancer Awareness month everyone, so when shopping- think pink! Here are a few of my favourite 'pink' things this month that are both stylish and meaningful.

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