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I am a huge fan of using blocks when practicing yoga. They are often used by beginners and those with injuries to help them modify certain postures, but they are also used by experienced and flexible yogis as tools to get deeper into poses. Blocks come in many shapes, sizes, and they can be made out of many different materials including cork, foam and bamboo. If you're not sure where to begin, Read more
Is it me or does this United Nude Mobius High Wedge Sandal, $146, have a huge cutout in its wedge heel? Talk about out of this world! I feel like the shoe is playing tricks on my eyes. I like the metallic color but the cutout is too extreme for me. What do you all think? Thanks Gruaig_rua for posting it in the Love It or Hate It? group. To post your selections go to the Love It or Hate It? Read more
Any girl would be extremely lucky to own a pair of Christian Louboutins, but, unfortunately, not every girl is that fortunate. These Peep-Toe Slingback Espadrilles, $310, are no doubt gorgeous and the perfect way to showoff a Summer pedicure. But, do you really want to pay that much for shoes that must be thrown in the back of your closet once the cold weather strikes? To see my look for Read more
I am always looking for a way to do something new, fitness wise. At one point, step aerobics was the latest thing, but that time has since come and gone. You'll still find step classes in almost every gym, but they are not nearly as popular as they once were. Enter Ramping. I know it sounds a little odd but ramping is very similar to step aerobics (in fact it was created by the very same person Read more
You want some height to go with that breezy sundress, and a Summery wedge will do the trick. These wedges are boldly hued, pretty, and the best part: ultra affordable. Check out our top five Summer wedges under $100. Read more
Carolina Herrera delivered her quintessential elegance in brilliant red gowns, shimmering red-carpet-worthy dresses, and refined separates for her Fall collection. Pleasing both the celebrity clientele and polished working women, Herrera displayed her magnitude for the classics and modernity in one graceful swoop. Classic ballgowns were sharpened with angles and diaphanous silk dresses were swept Read more
For Fall '12, Nicole and Michael Colovos showed off their signature modern architectural style for Helmut Lang, highlighting a sleek and sumptuous array of tried and true favorites like leather and fur funnel-neck jackets, shiny treated skinny pants, and asymmetric draped dresses — all of which were paired with sexy thigh-high boots and wedge ankle booties. However, there were some new Read more
Nancy Sinatra's epic "Bang Bang," set the mood for Nicholas Kunz's Fall Nicholas K collection. Inspired by the Taos artists in the '20s and '30s, Kunz imagined a line bursting with Western influence — we loved all of the cool Stetson-inspired hats — and a dash of deco. Fringe was heavily prevalent, making its way onto geometric leather jackets, sheer crochet dresses, and for a vintage touch, Read more
To me, Berkeley Bowl is a sacred place worthy of a weekly pilgrimage. Perhaps the ultimate food-lover's grocery store, this massive Berkeley, CA, food emporium carries a huge selection of goods from around the world, and at great prices. I consider it a must stop for friends visiting the Bay Area, so why not share my adventures? The most remarkable part of the store is probably the produce, Read more
Shopstylist HarperLeo plays with a light and airy palette to create one killer New York Fashion Week look. Inspired by floral scents like Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh and Chloe Love, this flirty mood board pairs a two-tone crepe and leather dress with chunky cream-colored Chloe wedge sandals. For an even more feminine twist, add sweet-minded accessories to the mix — a rosy-hued satchel, Read more
