Don’t Have a Beauty Blunder This New Year’s Eve: Mario Tricoci’s Beauty No-Nos

December 27, 2012
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New Year’s Beauty No-Nos Whether you’re hitting a big bash or sticking to a small gathering of friends this New Year’s Eve, you don’t want a beauty blunder to spoil the evening.  According to the experts at Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Days Spas, there are a few New Year’s beauty no-nos that every woman should […]

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Stay Fit This Christmas

December 24, 2012
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Emme chatted with Megan Vaccaro founder of MegaFit, to get some holiday health tips.  Enjoy your food, but in moderation! Desserts: Megan says:  “Eat a cookie that’s worth it.  Don’t just eat it to eat.  Make your splurges worth it.”  During the holidays, the food seems endless.  Go into your holiday dinner with a smart […]

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Emme’s Christmas Wish List: 15 Gifts for $100 Or Less

December 22, 2012
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The economy still hasn’t been set back on track, so what do we do about Christmas gifts?  Emme found gifts for your boss, parents, friends, or significant others that cost $100 or less.  Happy shopping! For Her Return to Tiffany Heart tag charm $75.00 tiffany.com   Leopard Skinny Belt $14.95 express.com   Sex and the […]

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Kiss Me Under the Mistletoe

December 20, 2012
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Mistletoe was used by Druid priests 200 years before the birth of Christ in their winter celebrations. They revered the plant since it had no roots yet remained green during the cold months of winter. The ancient Celtics believed mistletoe to have magical healing powers and used it as an antidote for poison, infertility, and to […]

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The True Magic of Christmas is the Gift of Giving

December 19, 2012
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital stjude.org United Way unitedway.org Catholic Charities catholiccharities.org American Cancer Society cancer.org West Suburban PADS westsuburbanpads.org Ronald McDonald House rmhccni.org Special Children’s Charities sochicago.org

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Buon Natale a Tutti: Italian Christmas Folklore

December 18, 2012
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Panettone Bread The most popular legend is the story of a nobleman named Ughetto who fell in love with the daughter of a baker. Her name was Adalgisa, and she was very beautiful. However the family of Ughetto was not pleased to learn of his affection towards the bakers daughter, and they refused to allow […]

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Meet Me Under the Mistletoe with Jewels and Gems

December 17, 2012
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There’s something about Christmas that makes us want to shimmer and shine.  Dazzle your guests with these glittery jewels! Rhinestone & Pearlescent Chain Necklace $14.80 forever21.com Shine It On $16.95 shoedazzle.com Three Tier Crystal Chandelier Silver Drop Earrings $9.50 claires.com Giligree Ring $25.00 guess.com Mixed Stone Ring $34.90 express.com Faceted Drop Chandelier Earrings $29.00 ardenb.com

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Sing We Joyous All Together for Holiday Nail Trends

December 16, 2012
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Want to look fab at your next Christmas party? Stylist Carmella gave emme the hottest holiday nail trends this holiday season. ’Tis the season to look and feel merry! According to Carmella, all different nail trends are popular this season. “Nails are huge this year. Nail art, different color polish with a French, rounded nails, […]

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Emme’s Favorite Classic Christmas Cartoons

December 15, 2012
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1.  Charlie Brown Christmas   2.  The Grinch   3.  Frosty the Snowman   4.  Hardrock, Coco, Joe   5.  Suzy Snowflake  

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Hot Holiday Heels: Fearless, Flawless, Fun Fashion

December 13, 2012
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Deevaa $149.95 stevemadden.com   The Supermodel Pump $68-$138 victoriassecret.com   Flax $49.99 ninewest.com   Roz $42.95 shoedazzle.com   Carine $39.95 shoedazzle.com   Babyln-L $99.98 stevemadden.com

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