Columns Talking Chic A Change of Season - A Change of View When does fashion fade from our wardrobe? Should it ever? Are there points in our lives when being stylish is supposed to take a backseat to the big picture? Lately, I can't help but wonder if my attraction to designer handbags, ornate clutches, and vintage denim will always be an intricate part of my personality....if my bulletin board will always be posted with Nordstrom's latest eyewear must-have's...or if my nightlife pleasure will always be about who's wearing what and who definitely shouldn't be wearing what. (Written by Elana Pruitt) Book ReviewsBoy with an 'i' - Author David MontalvoA new kind of book`—or at least new to me, as I have not read one like this before--is David Montalvo's boy with an 'i' . It is a "partial fictional autobiography," told with more than words. A multi-media work, there are eight tracks of art-music and an online photo-album accompanying the journal entries, emails, instant messages, and blogs that tell the moving story of David's breakdown and recovery. (Reviewed By Lee Lemon Peoples) Divorce: It's All about Control - Author Stacey D. PhillipsStacey Phillips's book is not just for couples contemplating divorce. It is beneficial for anyone in a relationship, for heeding her advice can in many cases avoid that dreaded breakup. Taking a good look at one's interaction with his/her mate can definitely give insight into a better relationship. (Reviewed By Lee Lemon Peoples) InsightsWalking, Forgiveness, and Letting GoA while back I found myself without a car. I still had to get where I needed to go, and I had two good legs, two good feet, and all of my toes in tact; so I thought, why not walk? Why not ride my bike? Not being used to riding a bike after all these years, I found bike riding a little of a challenge. I had a cheap bike with a hard seat, and needless to say, I found walking a lot easier on my derriere. (Written By Lisa A. Trimarchi) The Beauty AgendaAh summer! As we shake off sheaths of clothing in favor of showing some skin, the summer sun can scorch, especially if one opts to head out sans sun protection. The outer layer of one's skin is comprised of dead cells on the surface and live cells right beneath, which repeatedly replenish the surface of one's skin with dead cells. (Written By Patricia Lee ) Dear AdinaI have been doing the online dating thing and hooked up with a really nice guy who has everything I want. He even owns his own home. Here's my problem: I totally lied on my dating application. I lied about my age, my hobbies. I lied about liking Monday night football. I didn't reveal the fact that I was married before. We've been going out for a month now, and I am terrified of being found out. |
