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NYE #mani

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If you’re working the party circuit this New Year’s Eve, here’s how to look your best, even the next day.
 

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Sequins & updo

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My new desk - a lap desk! My position on the couch is assumed.

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New Year’s Eve is low-key for me now that I’m in my late 30s. No over-the-top galas or running in micro frocks hailing cabs with a group of girlfriends for me. Instead, we might go to a pub, have a few drinks and make it home in time to toast the New Year. But since I got these amazing Louboutins on my birthday, I will definitely be wearing these, even if I end up wearing jeans and a top. Read on to find out what the other Glow editors will be wearing.

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Holiday Polish: Sparkle and shine your pretty tips with these glitter and glam polishes.

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December blooms

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This is me in @kattancock’s new book “Why Diets Don’t Work.”

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Have a very chic Christmas and a healthy New Year!

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My niece hadn’t heard of fishtail braids #imthecoolaunt

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Feeling Christmasy with Dior polish. It is featured in the current issue of @glowcanada.

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Fitness and nutrition journalist Kat Tancock’s new book. And it started with a story she wrote for Glow magazine. Excited for her.

kattancock:

My first ebook is out! (via Why Diets Don’t Work by Kat Tancock)

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Love, love, love mini cupcakes. Thanks @danielmackinnon for sharing!

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I got my flu shot and was given an Angry Birds bandage “Weeeeee!!”

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Hair today, unpinned tomorrow

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This is my desk, thanks to my @glowcanada team! Skillz by @joanna_kam

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Have beautiful skin, all winter long. The Cold and The Beautiful

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I said yes… er… oui!!!

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Forget the tree, I’m going to deck the chandelier…

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At the @LuckyMagazine popup shop, waiting to get a @MaybellineCAN makeover.

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vogueandcoffee:

HBO’s documentary In Vogue: The Editor’s Eye premiered last night. The doc, which also features Anna Wintour, showcases the brilliant work of Vogue editors for the last 120 years. Watch the movie.  Buy the book.

(pictured) Babs Simpson, Grace Coddington, Tonne Goodman, Phyllis Posnick, Jade Hobson, Carlyne Cerf, Polly Mellen and Camilla Nickerson.

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Get on the bandwagon

If you’re a neat freak or don’t live in space that has room enough for a home gym complete with a full free-weights set, a resistance band set is the easy-to-store and compact answer exercising at home. Continue reading.

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Who needs sequins?

Add sparkle in leather, lace and paisley

Make a statement without the shine. For a look that stands out without sequins, here are three ways to approach party season.

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Pamper those on your gift list with these beauty-full presents.

1. Demeter, known for its iconic signature scents, offers three holiday-inspired colognes, including an earthy Christmas Tree, $15, sweet Gingerbread, $15, and a clean Snow, $15. Available at The Real Canadian Superstore.

2. Stila holiday gift sets include the 12-shade eye shadow palette, $26, and the full palette with 18 eye shadows, 12 blushes, and mascara, $50. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutique.

3. The Soap & Glory Small Wonders gift set includes travel size hand cream, shower gel, two body butters and a shower puff, $20. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart.

4. Sexton In The City holiday lip sets offers three mini glosses, $30, (Fire Engine, Huetopia and Nibble shown), and are available at sextoninthecity.ca, or 289-237-4856.

5. Aveda’s holiday set makes the perfect gift for the busy hostess, as it includes Stress-Fix body lotion, bath salts and aromatherapy scent for $76. Available at Aveda salons and spas. For the closest location to you go to aveda.com.

Sourced by Lisa Hannam, Special to The Hamilton Spectator

Photos by Cathie Coward, The Hamilton Spectator

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I just love this video. Makes me want to dance the next time I get gas.

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Forget about stockings… get your hands on these bright boots. For more go to thespec.com.

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The weather outside is frightful, but the décor inside’s delightful. For more holiday ideas, click here.

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Had to buy gloves today. So natch the studs matched my polish.

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My smoky eye after 8hrs. It stuck! Thanks @deedaly

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@emiliedingfeld and her neck glitter

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Who doesn’t want a sexy mid-section? That’s why Glow asked Garfield Wilson of Forward Fitness and blogger for the CBC’s fitness Live Right Now blog, the top three moves for a toned tummy. For the full workout, click here.

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Team @glowcanada (back in summer when we were planning our #cfl #greycup #100gc shoot) check out Nov. issue!

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Christmas at The Grove #latergram

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I finally did those brushed-out waves @taniakwong #practicepracticepractice

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What’s the point of working out if you’re not doing the moves correctly? Trainer Garfield Wilson of Forward Fitness and blogger for the CBC’s fitness Live Right Now blog, says that these mistakes could hamper your efforts. Without proper form, you’re not engaging the muscles you want to target, and you could injure yourself. Read on.

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50 shades of grey — sort of
Soft heather. Cold slate. Bluish gunmetal. Shimmery silver. Smoky charcoal. That’s not quite 50, but grey comes in many wearable shades. Here’s how to wear the sexsay shade.

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@roblowe & I made eye contact. Just ignore the the teleprompter between us. #pgawards

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Add a pop of colour to your kitchen scheme with these bright and cheeful kitchen tools from #Sears.

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Petits macaron cases at Lulu & Lavinge #hamont

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Faith in humanity: The footage you never see from security cameras.

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Fave things: Bling out your gloves.

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Here comes the sun…

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Good morning LA… Nothing beats waking up at 5 am feeling like you slept in until 8 am…

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Oxblood, merlot, maroon or berry… the deep brownish-red hue is a colour that’s easy to wear…

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Fashion & art

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World’s first pop-up mall #London * with files from @boomboomtunes

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Good advice. Probably.

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Hello @BritishVogue

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When I was in high school (cough, cough), it was all about the positioning of your kilt pin.

wornjournal:

high school fads, 1944

***

What does your hair say about you? 
WORN’s Everything I Know will give you something to think about
in the HAIR issue

Express yourself at our issue release
in Toronto on November 24
or just PREORDER NOW
 

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A dancer’s body… the theme continues…

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Get a ballerina’s body in Glow magazine.

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And then this happened today…

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Grade 12 French presentation.

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Since sicky is in bed, I’ve poured the soup into mason jars to store in the fridge.

Nursing my boy has got me thinking about the over-the-counter meds I’ve got on hand. The last time either of us have been sick was last winter. But not everything is safe to keep and use again. Here are some tips from Glow.ca on what you can take and what you can toss.

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I am making this perfect potato soup for a perfectly sick boy. It’s from Felicity Cloake’s cookbook, Perfect. So far: it smells amazing and is pretty easy to make. Perfectly easy to make. I did make a few adjustments, though… used grape seed oil instead of butter and doubled up on the potatoes and leeks. Just another 45 minutes of simmering until I get to have a taste.

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maybellinecanada:

Sexy red lip for #AdrianWu yesterday @WMCFashionWeek #MNYTRENDS

Adrian Wu opened his first shop in Burlington. Who is Adrian Wu?

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Would this make you want to ride a bike?

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Fave Things: Fall in love with seasonal decor

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at a wedding #notthebride

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I seriously suck at doing my own hair. So you’ll have to excuse the excitement I have for this bun I just did. Not bad.

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Fave things: For footwear that is short and sweet, look no further than the booties on trend this season.

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As seen in GLOW: Whether you’re sneaking some Halloween candy from the kids’ haul or have a leftover stash that’s haunting you, it’s easy to lose track of how much you’ve eaten. The pieces are so small, right? What harm could they do? But the calories from these sugary, tricky treats can quickly add up, derailing an otherwise healthy diet. Knowing what 100 calories looks like helps you stay focused on eating well while satisfying your sweet tooth.

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joshbyard:

Biomimetic Robot Legs Not Only Look Like Human Legs, They Work Like Them Too

“Our robot, named Achilles, is the first to walk in a biologically accurate way. That means it doesn’t just move like a person, but also sends commands to the legs like the human nervous system does.

“Each leg has eight muscles—Kevlar straps attached to a motor on one end and to the plastic skeleton on the other. As the motor turns, it pulls the strap, mimicking the way our muscles contract.

“Some of Achilles’ muscles extend from the hip or thigh to the lower leg so they can project forces all the way down the limb. This allows us to put most of the motors in the hips and thighs. Placing them up high keeps the lower leg light, so that it can swing quickly like a human’s lower leg.

“In people, neurons in the spinal column send out rhythmic signals that control our legs. It’s like a metronome, and sensory feedback from the legs alters the pace. Your brain can step in to make corrections, but it doesn’t explicitly control every muscle, which is essentially why you can walk without thinking about it.

“For our robot, a computer program running off an external PC controls movement in a similar way. With each step, the computer sends a signal to flex one hip muscle and extend the other. The computer changes the timing of those signals based on feedback from the legs’ load and angle sensors. A similar control system handles the lower muscles.”

(via Rough Sketch: “We Made a Robot That Moves Like a Person” | Popular Science)

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True dat!

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The key to sexy bed-head hair is sleeping on it – or having a stylist who can do it for you.

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Just because summer is over, it doesn’t mean the coloured jean trend has faded. They’ve just turned into autumn shades. See the hottest hues for fall denim here.

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Houndstooth (Taken with Instagram)

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Favourite things: Sparkle and shine with pavé and crystal accessories. Click through to see the rest.

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wgsn:

Four of the leading thinkers in food futures will take the stage at London’s Royal Geographical Society to discuss the secret of good food on Tuesday, October 23.

Organised by debate and critical thinking forum Intelligence Squared, the event will bring together Dr Mark Post, the scientist developing laboratory-grown meat at Maastricht University; notoriously sharp-tongued British restaurant critic A.A. Gill; molecular gastronomy specialist Professor Peter Barham; and Sam Bompas, one half of food entertainment duo (and WGSN favourites) Bompas & Parr.

Follow the debate live on Twitter by tuning in to the event’s hashtag #iq2food

We’ll be reporting from the debate - and we can’t wait!

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My Q&A with Jillian Michaels for glow.ca… the fitness star shares who can and who can’t get toned abs. I was hoping I was in the former!

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It won’t save the world but a cape is a stylish layering piece that will keep you warm. #bananarepublic

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On set with @glowcanada Cheese! (Taken with Instagram)

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Look what the BF bought himself. I’m the one who is excited! (Taken with Instagram)

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Perfect day for a cup of this. (Taken with Instagram)

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Peter Pan has nothing on these cute collar necklaces

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Bought myself a new pair of Ecco booties, just ‘cause it was Tuesday #latergram (Taken with Instagram)

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Ayyyeeee (Taken with Instagram)

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Thank you for the lovely flowers Ms. Lee. (Taken with Instagram)

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Layering textures… Irish history professor fashion #hamont (Taken with Instagram)

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Well, happy belated birthday to me… Thank you Mr. Louboutin. (Taken with Instagram)

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Another stylish Hamiltonian on the radar… #Julievanhuizen

doubleuohoh:

Hamiltonian, Julie Van Huizen (@julievanhuizen), soon to receive her own TV show on thrifting! Read her blog here

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@xbox Dance Central 3 preview “a lesson in music history” (Taken with Instagram)

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Nike + Kinect demo @xbox gotta love deadbugs! (Taken with Instagram)

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“I’ll have what she’s having.” (Taken with Instagram)

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Dressing up denim. (Taken with Instagram)

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Yeah… This is where I live.

urban-lightss:

LOL wtf people obviously copied this from tumblr.

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Let’s play Dolly. (Taken with Instagram)

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The beautiful Sofia Vergara on the October issue of Glow.

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Q: Is it ever too late to get fit?

To get the answer, click here.

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Sharpen up your style with accessories drenched in studs and rhinestones. All are from Aldo. Check out the rest of my picks here.

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itsallaboutmaggie:

Found this article in @TheSpec today! Thanks so much @RockattheSpec! Always fun chatting with u! (Taken with Instagram)

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What goes around, comes around – especially in fashion. With trends from previous seasons ago (and from years ago, too) jumping back on the style merry-go-round, you can just sit back and enjoy the ride. Here are some vintage trends that are back in style for fall. I’m love, love, loving the Burberry jacket and leather leggings.

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Filled in the Shellac growth with silver polish cc @polishyoupretty (Taken with Instagram)

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wgsn:

The @Topshop Unique girl has grown-up, with a newly refined and sophisticated feel for SS13 at #LFW, after last season’s military grunge looks.

She favours fluid pantsuits over cropped shorts and knee-length skirts over minis, duster coats over bikers, and sophisticated dress prints over T-shirt logos. Solids are contrasted with transparencies, spangled sequins with matt fabrics, and simple shifts with sculpted, rounded volume.

SUBSCRIBERS CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT

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@Kara_Aaserud: Ran into some old friends in my new ‘hood. With @moniquebeech, @timunroe http://t.co/zuxWeSfS (Taken with Instagram)

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Must have been feeling blue when I made my #supercrawl2012 purchases last night. #hamont @whiteelephantco (Taken with Instagram)

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tilted shoes at #supercrawl http://www.thespec.com/living/style/article/790117—the-shopper (Taken with Instagram)

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wgsn:

Models looking stunning with simple make-up and sleek ballerina buns backstage at Ralph Lauren #nyfw

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Q: Should I detox? 

A: You might think this would be a “yes” or “no” question. And in fact it is, as experts either agree or disagree with doing cleanses and detoxes. Here’s why…

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Celebrity spotting “kiefer, kiefer, kiefer!” #latergram #tiff12 (Taken with Instagram)

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This lipstick will make me Hollywood says Melanie from @murale #tiff #muralesuite (Taken with Instagram)

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Melanie from @murale used this @stilacanada beauty balm, which we featured in @glowcanada (Taken with Instagram)

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According to Leland from @shershberger I’m going to have cool, beachy waves. I’ve never been cool or beachy. Should be fun #tiff # muralesuite (Taken with Instagram)

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@joanna_kam has mad card-making skillz. Thanks to my @glowcanada crew! (Taken with Instagram)

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Medicine Cabinet Redux

Not sure what to do with prescribed drugs, over-the-counter medications, and nutritional supplements like vitamins that are past due? Here are your answers:

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Only on an American newscast: the health hazards of cheering for your university’s football team. (Taken with Instagram)

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Eat ‘em raw talons. #ticats #labourdayclassic (Taken with Instagram)

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Black & gold forever #labourdayclassic #nailart #Ticats http://www.thespec.com/living/style/article/788188—purrfect-for-the-game (Taken with Instagram)

Photographer Caitlin Cronenberg talks about shooting the L.A. Body Report story for Glow’s September issue.

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It’s gold, it’s gold, it’s solid gold baby: No. 01 (Taken with Instagram)

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The September issue of Glow is out! As for what’s in my sections, I think you’ll like our LA Body report about what celebrities are really doing to get in red-carpet shape. I wrote a short column on how to get rid of muffin top and a customized workout that burns 250 calories in 20 minutes. Click here for more Glow.

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Bitchin’ Kitchen Gadgets: Love, love, love the shape of this Staub kettle, and the smart graphics on these Epicurean cutting boards that will help avoid cross contamination and food poisoning. And if you’re afraid to commit to a cupcake stand (thinking cupcakes have got to be at their end of the dessert trend), this disposable and recyclable dessert stand is the perfect solution. #cooking #staub #epicurean #cupcakes #cuttingboards #teatime All are from The Casual Gourmet.

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Behind the scenes @thespec @Ticats fashion shoot http://www.thespec.com/living/style/article/788188—purrrfect-for-the-game (Taken with Instagram)

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wgsn:

3.1 Phillip Lim is launching a special edition original comic book, titled “Kill the Night” on Sept 6th to celebrate the arrival of the Fall 12 collection. Co-authored with John Ostrander, and drawn by Jan Duursema of Star Wars comic book fame.
Inspired by the spirit of comic books such as Sin City and V for Vendetta and the neo-noir heroines who embody it, the comic book became the natural medium to tell this story.  A story of duality and metamorphosis, day and night, black and white, love and betrayal. Things are not what they seem.  Look again.

#31Philliplim #killthenight

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Singers (Taken with Instagram)

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My girl @joanna_kam loves accessories. (Taken with Instagram)

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Time of year when the best magazines come out… My birthmonth… Coincidence? It’s much deeper than that… (Taken with Instagram)

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Which sandal should I buy? (Taken with Instagram)

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We all have stuff. Lots of stuff. Some people, like the jewelers in this story, make new stuff out of old stuff. Brilliant.

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Here’s an A-plus back-to-school shopping list: Pens, paper, backpack and jeans. Whatever you do, don’t forget the denim.

Does your kid wear a uniform? Don’t expect to avoid jean shopping – especially with civvies and jean days, when students are given the opportunity to show off their own personal style in clothes they choose. Here are four more cool denim looks.

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Cutting Edge Style

Want to show off a bit of skin? Cut it out. I’m not talking about short skirts or cleavage-bearing tops. One new trend for fall is all about lasered patterns on tops and dresses. Want to see more?

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There’s a black fly in my Chardonnay. #nofilter #winetasting #niagara (Taken with Instagram)

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#iamstrong cap I got at #canfitpro… Now to believe it. (Taken with Instagram)

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Yeah, that’s 155 lbs. No problem. #canfitpro (Taken with Instagram)

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fe-squared:

7/50 » favorite outfits.

“This jacket was kind of gonna be for any of the “Heal the world”, “We are the world”, any of the global songs. Everyone sort of had a (…) sort of like a group idea of, “it needs to have a real global feeling to it.” And so I started thinking we’re gonna do beading from around the world, is what’s gonna happen.” ― Zaldy. (Talking about the Heal the World Jacket for, “This is it”)

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Beautiful flowers cc) @glowcanada @joanna_kam & @taniakwong (Taken with Instagram)

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Spanish Moss (Taken with Instagram)

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Fave Things: I’m not just all about women’s fashion… here are some dapper pieces I found at O’s Clothes at Cannon and James St. N. in #HamOnt

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Today’s nail colour Spanish Moss. It’s a summer colour but I’m getting excited for fall. (Taken with Instagram)

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Wellies kind of day (Taken with Instagram)

The FDrive: Toronto celebrates Fashion’s Night Out!

thef-drive:

On Thursday, September 6, 2012, Toronto will host fashion’s most iconic event, Fashion’s Night Out. Toronto joins the ranks of the world’s most fashionable cities, including New York City and London, to host the event, created in 2009 to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence…

The FDrive: Toronto celebrates Fashion’s Night Out!

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Fall trends you can wear now: I know, I know… it’s only August 9, and I’m already talking about fall trends

As seen on TV: What should you take?

The vitamin aisle can be intimidating… here are my picks to help you live a healthier life. - Global Toronto’s The Morning Show, August 7, 2012, 7:10 am

(Source: http://www.globaltoronto.com/)

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nationalpostsports:

London 2012 Olympics: Best photos of Day 12
(Photos: REUTERS; THE CANADIAN PRESS; Getty Images)

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Enjoying the positive feedback from my segment on Global’ Morning Show about vitamins & supplements. (Taken with Instagram)

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Normally I’m not too concerned with labels but I just had to buy this… (Taken with Instagram)

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The $200 price tag on a dress might not normally get you excited — but it just might when you see the Michael Kors label.

The mall is not the only place with slashed prices and big red sale signs. Local high-end retailers have discounted their spring-summer fashions. Here’s how to get the most out of a luxury sale.

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Long weekend schmonweekend. This is my homework. (Taken with Instagram)

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Vegan Vanity

The latest weight-loss craze? Vegging out.

Read more: Vegan Diet - Vegan Diet August 2012 - Harper’s BAZAAR

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There’s no point in telling you the obvious: Drinking too much caffeine, thinking too much, eating right before bed, coping with a newborn will all keep you up at night. But what if none of these things are part of your sleep situation?

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Pompelmo juice sans rum of course. I just like the glass. (Taken with Instagram)

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Favourite Things: Amp up your makeup kit with these amazing beauty tools.

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Take your summer style to new lengths with a maxi dress that’s as comfy as it is stylish, whether you’re lazing by the pool, lying on the beach or having a few patio drinks with friends. Continue reading.

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Favourite Things: Antique Avenue, 329 Ottawa St. N., has expanded its space to include antique vendors. Here’s a sample of the “new” vintage pieces.

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wgsn:

A great GIF promoting Carine Roitfeld’s new CR Fashion Book - due to hit shelves during #NYFW on September 13.

(click to view)

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And this is what’s inside the @LGFBCanada package @glowcanada (Taken with Instagram)

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When women w/ cancer go to a @LGFBCanada seminar, they get this package. @glowcanada (Taken with Instagram)

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Cricket hasn’t aged since I was in high school. Maybe it’s because she’s still got the same tendril ‘do. (Taken with Instagram)

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Right Aid

Take your vitamins, take your vitamins, take your vitamins. Sure, but which ones?Here are some of the most effective vitamin combos that zone in on top-of-mind needs.

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Summer shades tend to be pretty and soft, but a surprisingly wearable red is striking. Normally we would have to wait until the fall for spicy shades. But not this year. Here are some red-hot ways to wear red.

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Pantry Refresh

Laying by the pool. Barbecuing dinner. Sipping mojitos on a patio. When it comes to summer activities, stocking the pantry isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But enjoying the gorgeous foods in season right now does require some shopping. Here’s my list of five foods you should stock up on now.

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Essie No More Film & CND Silver Chrome http://t.co/o6OQxeXY #nailart

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Photos of #artcrawl past… in  #HamOnt

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Feeling knotty cc @glowcanada (Taken with Instagram)

Hair on set for next workout story in Glow magazine.

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nationalpostsports:

Athletes attempt to clear the water jump during the Women’s 3000 metre Steeplechase Final on the day three of the 14th IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain.  (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

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nationalpost:

Newfoundland franchise owner trades in family KFC dynasty for healthier fare
Renee Marquis had a dream, a vision really, to open a chain of family restaurants. To give customers healthy, tasty, home-cooked fare — with lots of fruits and vegetables — and packed with down-home Newfoundland goodness and everything else she wasn’t offering in her day job as the owner of 10 KFC (aka Kentucky Fried Chicken) restaurants scattered around the province.

“We have beautiful wild produce in Newfoundland, we’re surrounded by the ocean. I want to give people a fresh option, not just haul something out of a freezer or open up a tin and charge premium price for junk food.” (Photo: Paul Daly for the National Post)

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Lazy photographers (Taken with Instagram)

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Orchids I’m borrowing from @taniakwong at the @glowcanada offices…. (Taken with Instagram)

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My Favourite Things: Cheap and chic jewelry from H&M? Yes, please!

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wornjournal:

We don’t want to alarm you, but this is a scientific fact.

Save the kittens by subscribing NOW.

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As you do…

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Witches of Eastwick (Taken with Instagram)

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Coverlines that work. (Taken with Instagram)

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Gelato at the office (Taken with Instagram)

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There are some days when I’d love to smack stress around instead of feeling beat up. I have discovered, though, that things never seem as bad as I first thought after a good night’s sleep or a workout. If you’re having one of those days, here are a few stress-reducing moves that may help rejig your brain and ease off stress levels.

Pack A Picnic

Here’s an oldie but goodie of an article I wrote years ago… with picnic tips and a recipe. (Not sure why they put a sandwich photo with a pita story, but it sure is pretty!)

Pack A Picnic

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Just a casual day at the office http://joannakam.wordpress.com (Taken with Instagram)

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If you want to rock a bralette, work your tummy. Click here for three ways to slim down your midsection.

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It’s nice to see a copy mistake in a major US magazine for some reason. (Taken with Instagram)

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Perfect Blend: Summer is like smoothie heaven. All the best foods are in season and just waiting to be blended. Here are my three summer smoothie picks.

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My Favourite Things: Canada is so cool I just gotta wear shades. Check out these and more of my fashionable Canada Day finds here.

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If you want to work a micro-mini, strengthen your gams.

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New pants with leather panels. Saucy. (Taken with Instagram)

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Around the blocks

Colour blocking made easy with these fashion picks. Read more.

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No one told me the dress code for the set today #whatstylistswear (Taken with Instagram)

Life after liposuction... still includes exercise (sorry!)

Liposuction, generally considered the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States and worldwide, involves suctioning out subcutaneous fat cells, those that accumulate just beneath the skin. But to gain lasting benefits, a new study suggests, people need to exercise. Otherwise they risk… Read more.

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Part of my pillow addiction, collection, same thing.

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Dad’s got style

Can’t come up with a Father’s Day gift for a fashionable man? Here are some ideas.

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Favourite Things: Bring your green thumb indoors with accessories

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I can breathe… (Taken with Instagram)

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This is what I did with the Pure Home Couture cards I bought forever ago. (Taken with Instagram)

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Not so mellow yellow

maybellinecanada:

DYNAMIC DUO - We are all about bright contrasts! Which two #ColorShow shades do you think make the perfect odd couple?

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Glitter & gold (Taken with Instagram)

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Banana “Ice Cream” with Toasted Coconuts, Almonds, & Dark Chocolate

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How gorgeous is this Glow cover?

Glow's style page (behind the scenes)

tammypalmer:

What a great day! En route to the final location after a day of shooting for Glow’s fall Style View pages.

T.

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Raw Beauty

Devoted raw foodie Carol Alt expands her diet regimen into a good-for-you beauty line.

Beauty comes from the inside out. That’s what Carol Alt would tell you about her raw food lifestyle. Alt only eats food that is uncooked (not heated above 46˚C) so that its nutritional profile stays intact, enzymes and all. With skin being the largest organ in the body, she created the Raw Essentials skin-care line, which is natural and never exposed to high temperatures, to create products that are as pristine as her diet is. Continue reading…

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My story in the current issue of @glowcanada with fitness tips from celeb trainers @msmandyingber and Elisabeth Halfpapp #summerbody (Taken with instagram)

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brillbuilding:

Rain, rain, go away! Gloomy day here in TO.

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How @JowitaBydlowska links her bracelets… (Taken with instagram)

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My Favourite Things: Step into the blue with shoes from Shoe Trend, Mapleview Shopping Centre, Burlington.

What IS up with Toms shoes. My wife and all her friends have them. Yours sincerely, Tim.

It’s a charity driven product. With every pair bought, a kid living in poverty gets a pair, too. http://www.thespec.com/print/article/519080

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The bold and the beautiful

The basic blazer isn’t so basic after all.

With rich hues, sherbet shades and attention-grabbing prints, the fashion staple is anything but boring. But it still has all of the appeal of the jacket you’ve come to love — smart tailoring that hides the tummy and darts in at the waist.

Pump up your wardrobe with a statement blazer. It will update even the most ho-hum outfit. Read more here.

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My Favourite Things: French and stylish home décor accessories from Pure Home Couture.

UPDATE: The pillow found a new home… https://twitter.com/#!/boomboomtunes/media/slideshow?url=http%3A%2F%2Finstagr.am%2Fp%2FLX9wpgAkE3%2F

Pill of Health

Sometimes, you need all the help you can get when it comes to living a healthy and energetic life. These supplements will help you do just that.

Pill of Health

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My Favourite Things: New Balance Canada 890 shoe launch for the Olympics.

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My favourite Things

H&M fall preview

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@lexxeverett and I backstage. Really sweet gal. (Taken with instagram)

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Events: Mother’s Day Tea

Krystal Jenkins is ready and so are daughters Emily, 5, and Elizabeth, 3.

They’ll have their fancy dress on for a tea party next month at Ireland House to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee.

“Having tea is a very big deal in our family,” says Jenkins, who grew up in a household that respected many British traditions because of her English grandmother.

Up In Arms

Embrace spring and your arms with this quick upper-body workout. Vancouver-based trainer Garfield Wilson, of Forward Fitness Inc., recommends these exercises to tone and de-jiggle your arms and give you shapely shoulders. “Don’t worry. This won’t make you bulky,” says Wilson. “It will help you look strong, toned and feminine.” All you’ll need are a set of dumbbells and a resistance band. Complete the reps for each exercise, and then repeat the entire workout. Do this routine twice a week.

Up In Arms

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My new earrings I bought today. (Taken with instagram)

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@emiliedingfeld puts a twist on the French braid. (Taken with instagram)

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My falafel sliders from @toastedtangerin (Taken with instagram)

What's the Best Way to Treat Spring Allergies?

Forget a Bad Hair Day. The havoc wreaked by seasonal allergies—constant sneezing, a stuffy nose, and itchy, red, watery eyes—will make split ends seem like the least of your worries. Want to feel like yourself again? Of course you do. So choose an over-the-counter medication that specifically treats your symptoms.

What's the Best Way to Treat Spring Allergies?

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@glowcanada launch party (Taken with instagram)

From the hip

The peplum is back and lending its hourglass-defining shape to spring styles.

The ruffled piece of fabric at the waist is an iconic shape from the 1940s that reappeared in the 1980s. The style has come, so to speak, full circle.

From the hip

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About 10 guys over watching football (soccer)… I’m balancing out the testosterone in the house with Essie Too Too Hot, Sure Shot. (Taken with instagram)

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Pretty Marni necklace at H&M. (Taken with instagram)

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My take on the French mani. Mat lacquer and a super glossy top coat just on the tips.

How Massage Heals Sore Muscles - NYTimes.com

From the university I went to… McMaster.

kattancock:

I have a massage booked for Thursday and I can’t wait.

How Massage Heals Sore Muscles - NYTimes.com

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On set for my first shoot with glow magazine cc @danielm_tweets & @joannakam1 (Taken with instagram)

Women make of it what they can

No surprise: Women have less capital when starting their businesses. But does that mean they end up being less successful then men? That’s what should have been answered in this story.

Women make of it what they can

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fitvillains:

Friday Fit Funny!

I like her attitude, lol. :)

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What kind of purse label is this?! (Taken with instagram)

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A must-have… When I was in grade 3. (Taken with instagram)

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Mmmm homemade chicken noodle soup… (Taken with instagram)

The people with the best self-control, paradoxically, are the ones who use their willpower less often. Instead of fending off one urge after another, these people set up their lives to minimize temptations. They play offense, not defense, using their willpower in advance so that they avoid crises, conserve their energy and outsource as much self-control as they can.

New Year’s Resolutions Stick When Willpower Is Reinforced - NYTimes.com (via kattancock)

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New Year, New Image

Gorgeous Nancy lost 50 lbs, and she gets the royal treatment with hair, makeup and some style advice on how to dress her new body.

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Me on a night out.

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Think the BF might be pmsing. He ate nearly all of my chocolate.