Hollywood-ify Your Fall Perfume

August 31, 2013
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Think back on a memory.  It could be a memory from your childhood, party, or that perfect first date.  Does a certain smell ever come to mind?  What about bottling up the entire essence of a movie?  Several perfumes have created scents referencing a certain style, mood, or film.  Lose yourself in old Hollywood glamour! […]

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How To Rock Your Online Dating Profile Picture

August 31, 2013
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If you’re a single 20-something, online dating has probably crossed your mind.  There’s OkCupid, Match, JDate, Plenty of Fish, and Catholic Singles.  But in a sea of profile pics, how you stand out?  Here are some tips to rock your profile pic! DO NOT Face the camera straight on. DO Angle your body. No one […]

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31 Clues That You May Be a 90’s Girl — Part 1

August 28, 2013
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1.  You raced home from your friend’s house to watch TRL.   2.  You joined the Mary Kate and Ashley Fan Club.   3.  Your slumber parties consisted of listening to *N Sync, Dream Street, 98 Degrees, Britney, O- Town, BSB, LFO, Five, and the Spice Girls.   4.  And, of course, you listened to […]

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Darken Lips and Eyes with Autumn Makeup Trends

August 25, 2013
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Nicole Sellers, 29, has always loved the arts– she studied music in high school, and now she’s a well-known makeup artist.  Sellers shared with Emme the hottest Fall makeup trends… so let’s get pretty! Lips  “In the spring, you see more bright colors and pinks, but in the Fall, colors get a little darker,” Sellers […]

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Ali Fedotowsky’s Cocktail of Choice

August 21, 2013
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Sangria Recipe Madria Sangria Mexi-Coconut Paradise The fruity flavors of Madria Sangria are both sweet and refreshing. Ingredients: 3 oz Madria Sangria Moscato 1 oz coconut water 1 oz pineapple juice 1 oz orange juice Preparation: 1. Combine Madria Sangria Moscato, coconut water, pineapple juice, and orange juice. 2. Pour over ice and garnish with […]

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August is National Romance Awareness Month

August 21, 2013
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August is National Romance Awareness Month!  According to Zoosk.com, about 2,300 Americans — both singles and coupled-up folks — 78 percent of us consider romance in a relationship “very important.”  Studies and surveys show that couples that try new activities together have a better relationship.  This includes going sky diving, bungee jumping, going on an exotic […]

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Emme’s ULTIMATE Guide to Fall Entertainment: Books, Movies, TV

August 19, 2013
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MOVIES Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 September 27   Gravity October 4   Runner Runner October 4   Romeo and Juliet October 11   Carrie October 18   Serena October 31   About Time November 8   Hunger Games:  Catching Fire November 22   TV How I Met Your Mother September 23 CBS […]

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Yum! Indulge in this 200 Calorie Decadent Dessert

August 15, 2013
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Chocolate Avocado Pudding 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and sliced 1/4 cup cacao powder 1/4 cup almond milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tbsp coconut butter 2 droppers chocolate stevia, plus more as desired 2 tsp xylitol sweetener 4 strawberries, sliced 1.  Combine the avocado, cacao powder, almond milk, vanilla, coconut […]

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“The Bachelorette’s” James Case: “I’m an honest person but they twisted [my words] against me.”

August 12, 2013
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What was your life like before going on The Bachelorette? It was pretty simple.  I’m living in the city of Chicago.  I’ve been here for about 3 years. [I was] busy, just trying to find my way.  Before the show, just the same old, same old.  Go to work, mingle, talk, network with people.  Just […]

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Calorie Bomb Cocktails

August 11, 2013
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Pina Colada 300 Calories Minimum Most pina coladas are made up of sugary mixers, artificial flavors, and rum.  This sweet, tasty drink adds up to 300 calories minimum.  You’ll probably consume more calories in this glass than you would with a Big Mac.  Yikes!   Long Island Iced Tea 430 Calories A Long Island Iced […]

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