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Get a Gym Bunny Body with At-Home Workouts…

Top fitness trends to try at home from Pilates to belly dancing Dear Sharon: I just don’t have enough hours in a day! In a perpetual time crunch, rather than a stomach crunch, I find myself ditching exercise classes because I can’t spare the half hour that it takes to get to the gym and back. I hate the way that I look and feel these days, but still can’t get motivated to squeeze in a trip to the gym. Is there anything new and interesting in the way of at-home exercise? If I felt that I would actually use something on a regular basis, I would even consider buying equipment to keep in my basement. Please fill me in before I turn to complete flab! --Workout Withdrawal

PILATES, The Fashionable Workout You Can Do At-Home

PILATES, The Fashionable Workout You Can Do At-Home - How To Make This Celebrity Fitness Phenomena Work In Your Life How To Make This Celebrity Fitness Phenomena Work In Your Life But that was then and this is now! There is an arsenal of at-home alternatives to utilize the mind-body method of conditioning without breaking the bank. Plus, you can reap the expertise of some of the best in the business Pilates gurus right in your own home… can anything be more fab? Like any form of exercise, you should consult your physician before undertaking this regime and, of course, some personal training tune-ups will add oomph and greater understanding. The Books-- You may want a book as a handy

scroll down for three columns Fashion Advice for a Move From Florida To D.C. Dear Sharon: I currently live in Florida - the land of Lily Pulitzer. We are moving to the Washington D.C./Virginia area and I don't have a clue as to what people are wearing. I work from home, yet get out to meet business people, as well as taking my son to weekly playgroups. Any suggestions on casual everyday wear, as well as business attire? I'm in my early thirties so I want to look hip but not stand out like a sore thumb. Can you help? And what stores can you suggest I shop at. Thanks. -Capital Clad (Vero Beach, FL) Dear Capital Clad: Mint green,

The 3 questions: control frizzies, style balding hair, and men's hairstyles Help, I Look Like A TrollDear Sharon: I am relatively content with my hairstyle, yet family and friends feel I could do better. My hair is extremely heavy and frizzy so I wear it long to weigh the curl down and usually just pin it back or tie it up with a scrunchie- I don't think there is anything else that would work. I only want to spend a minimum amount of time on my hair and am far from a glamour queen. However, I am about to embark upon a new career so I am more concerned about my appearance and care more about first impressions. --Big Top (New Orleans, LA)Dear Big Top: If family and friends keep bugging you about the same

Bright Teeth, The New Status Symbol

Bright Teeth, The New Status Symbol - Easy Fix-Its To Bleach Teeth White, Whiter, and, Whitest Easy Fix-Its To Bleach Teeth White, Whiter, and, Whitest Super white teeth are more camera-friendly so those in the public eye have been lightening their teeth for years. But that was then, and this is now: Teeth bleaching is easier and more affordable, so why not get in on the act? However, you should speak with your dentist before considering any procedure, big or small. The American Dental Association both refers local dentists and offers excellent research archives. The trend for super white teeth has taken the idea of pearly teeth to new levels…what would have once been considered fake and garish, is now

Get a celebrity foothold on THE PERFECT PEDICURE with the J Sisters

Top of the line tips for maintaining pretty feet The world famous J. Sisters share their secrets for long-lasting nails There is nothing that makes me crazier than taking precious time out for the actual "pedicure" … then spending another half-hour waiting for the blasted polish to dry… only to realize that the soles of my feet still have the unique feeling of chipped away cement… my cuticles are torn away like fledgling sprouts of freshly planted grass…and then, the devil-be-darn polish starts to nick before the weekend is over! I just don't have the patience! My ears have been perking up every time I've heard about Manhattan's J. Sisters International (212-750-2485) salon, that boasts the pedicure that lasts three-weeks.

Primpaholics Beware…

Primpaholics Beware, There IS Such A Thing As Beauty Etiquette There Is Such A Thing As Beauty Etiquette She is completely off base--teetering on vulgar-- in this case! Watching someone who is overindulging in public primping is likened to an accident: You really don't want to stare, but just cannot take your eyes away from the crime scene. Perhaps, this is Yvette's feeble way to manipulate the spotlight. Since I'm not a shrink, I will not dare to go there. In social situations, a quick (emphasis on speedy) at the table touch-up of lipstick is okay, but better off reserved for the ladies room when it comes to a business meeting. Lips should look approachable, engaging, and alluring-they are the

QUICK FIX to Conceal UNDER EYE CIRCLES

QUICK FIX to Conceal UNDER EYE CIRCLES - eye circles, undereye circles, under eye circles, racoon eyes QUICK FIX to Conceal UNDER EYE CIRCLES - eye circles, undereye circles, under eye circles, racoon eyes You are absolutely on the mark about the cause of your beauty dilemma. I asked New York Dermatological Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Rhoda S. Narins-- who vaporizes dark pigment with a Yag laser treatment to permanently eliminate under-eye circles-- what she thinks. Dr. Narins' explains, "Dark eye circles are hereditary but tend to appear worse with age as the skin loosens and picks up the shadow." Correctly and naturally obscuring under-eye rings can be vexing if you are not using the right makeup concealers. Best intentions gone

BEAUTY NO-NO'S - THAT RUIN YOUR LOOK Dear Sharon: I am faced with a beauty crisis that may ruin my love relationship. I always line my lips with a dark brownish lipliner and fill in the center with a pale pink lipstick. I have been wearing this style of lipstick for years because I think the very dark outline makes my mouth appear fuller and sexier. Now that I am about to meet my finance's parents, my turncoat tells me to "86 that brown-line thing because it looks tacky!" Tacky, does he suddenly think I am tacky? Where has he been all along? Why should I change my makeup just to meet my future in-laws? -- Between the Lines

No one wants to feel like a fuddy-duddy in specs. Try these style to find the most flattering + best eyeglass shape for your face If U can C this, U R on your way 2 looking snappy in specs! My fuzzy-eyed femme fatale, do not wither in dolefulness. Any appearance adjustment can be unsettling and confusing… especially, if it's something you feel that you are conceding to by default. Say poppycock to hush-hush peeks from dusty dime store danglers that hover in the underbelly of your pocketbook. Brave up and be ready for your close-up. Glasses can be alluring: Just think of Marilyn Monroe looking sensually studious in bulky black rectangle frames and bazillions of other gorgeous eyeglass wearers. >>MORE:

COLOR ME HIP…

COLOR ME HIP… How To Bust Out Of Blah On A Budget With A Dose Of Scarlet Fever How To Bust Out Of Blah On A Budget With A Dose Of Scarlet Fever It's not age or lifestyle that blasts your appearance mileage off the odometer, it's your sprit-or lack of it. "Soccer mom" may just be a euphemism, but… we may be a take-the-kids-to-a-game-kind-of-mom at one point in our life, and by no means should that ever be associated with looking drab. Even moms can look hip!When everyday starts to look like one of those "should have stayed in bed" days, it's time to reassess.At least, you have the wherewithal to know you need a makeover… most poor souls

EXTRA: Latin Pop Star George Lamond Tells What Makes A Woman Mucho Caliente and it's not being a fashion victim Avoid looking like fashion victim: what to do when your clothes wear you downDear Sharon: I wear the latest trends every time I go out, but I feel tacky. I'm not sure why this is. I have nice clothes and accessories but I just feel tacky in them, and they're not tacky clothes. How can I overcome this? -- (Un)Becoming Chic (Sydney, Australia) Dear (Un)Becoming Chic: Rriiinnnnggg, attention all dedicated followers of fashion, I am holding an absolutely adorable snippet of a white mini-mini-miniest sliver of a skirt just like a similar one that walked down the Oscar de la Renta spring runway with

1. Dear Sharon: I've always been under the impression that linen was to be worn during the spring and summer only. But, I see lots of it in some of the fall catalogs I'm getting. I love linen and would like to continue wearing it all year round. Is it O.K. to do so? Must it be darker colors and heavier weight? -Climate Control (Granite City, IL) Dear Climate Control: In Wyoming, yes. In Florida, no. Fabric and colorare more dependant upon temperature than the season. A flimsy, white linen skirt is simply a stupid choice on a cold day. Heavier weight linen pants worn on a mild winter day are fine. Linen, a favorite material for those who love to iron, is typically worn in

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Get a Gym Bunny Body with At-Home Workouts…

PILATES, The Fashionable Workout You Can Do At-Home

Reader Mailbag: 3-Up for Everyday Style and Men’s Grooming

Making Hairstory, First Impressions Count: Curb Frizz + Conquer Baldness

Bright Teeth, The New Status Symbol

Get a celebrity foothold on THE PERFECT PEDICURE with the J Sisters

Primpaholics Beware…

QUICK FIX to Conceal UNDER EYE CIRCLES

BEAUTY NO-NO’S

Eyeglass Secrets to Look Beautiful: Tips to find the best eyeglass shape for your face

COLOR ME HIP…

FASHION VICTIM’S LAMENT: Why Not On Me?

WEIGHTS & MEASURES: 3 fix-its for body image, fabric, and shoes

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