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First we fell for red hot leopard pairings, now there's a new combo we're crushing on — olive + leopard, Fall's coolest coupling, meant to be worn just as Nicky Hilton does. Leopard accents sexy up the military hue, and it's a simple pairing to replicate. A little olive dress or body-con skirt is an easy start, then add leopard accents via Fab footwear or clutch to complete the chic. We'd even Read more
As the name hints Olive - Green Goods for Modern Dogs stocks some of the most eco-tastic pet gear around. Olive handpicks products made from recycled or reclaimed stock and renewable or organic materials as well as selling their own natural, nontoxic items in reduced and recycled packaging. Because their online shop strongly supports local businesses, you'll see many items you won't spot everyday Read more
PartySugar's vintage belt inspired me to find an equally gorgeous one for you Fab ladies! Olive green goes with pretty much everything so you shouldn't have a problem matching this Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Olive Leather Belt, size Small, with your already-fabulous ensembles. Wear it over a trapeze dress to create shape or with a skin-tight pencil skirt to achieve a sexy-secretary look! Read more
When Walgreens began carrying European beauty lines, I was thrilled. Sure, I'm always happy to browse the aisles for the old standby brands, but who doesn't like a little bit of Continental cosmetics when they pick up their prescriptions? One of my favorite products is by Red Water Laboratories, a Greek brand that uses thermal spring water from the birthplace of Alexander the Great. Its Read more
As we all learned from the Butter or Margarine Quiz, olive oil is a much healthier alternative. Butter is bad for your heart since it is high in saturated fats, and most margarines are made from hydrogenated oil so they contain trans fats which raises your cholesterol. OK back to olive oil — what's the difference between virgin and extra virgin? Is one healthier than the other? What about Read more
It's fun to host people for a barbecue, but it can also get quite pricey when everyone isn't chipping in. Consumer expert Andrea Woroch provides suggestions to cut your grocery bill when shopping for your Memorial Day meal: Prepare most of your meal. Woroch says, "The general rule for prepared foods is that they are more expensive, and it's cheaper to buy the ingredients to prepare yourself." Read more
Relax on a hot day with this cooling vegetarian wrap — Vegetarian Times Cheers! Here are four skinny cocktails to start your Friday the right way — Self The weird stuff lurking in your milk, olive oil, and other "good-for-you" foods — Prevention It's National Burger Month; here are healthy ways to celebrate — Daily Spark Are you getting these eight essential nutrients in your diet on Read more
Moroccan design and decor may be a popular decorating trend, but for Maryam Montague, the woman behind the beautiful and popular blog My Marrakesh and the new book Marrakesh by Design, it's much more than that: it's a way of life. When Maryam isn't working at her main occupation as a human rights and democracy specialist, she's writing and photographing for her blog; managing her shop, Red Thread Read more
Fresh green peas are the first sign for Spring and since they have a short season, I always get my fill before they disappear come Summer. And just in the nick of time, I spotted a new recipe from Michelle Obama's upcoming book, American Grown. The First Lady's pea salad calls for peas, shallots, leeks, and mint, all tossed together with a healthy cream dressing. After shelling the peas, they Read more
A sandwich of asparagus and mushrooms could be kind of dull — or, as Between the Bread demonstrates, it could be a triumphant lesson in culinary restraint. Ann Arbor's famed Zingerman's Deli is known for its corned beef sandwiches, but it's also not shy when it comes to packing on farmers market fresh veggies. This recipe, dubbed Rodger's Big Picnic, comes from my trusty Roadfood Sandwiches Read more
