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Beauty / June 23, 2014

Fox 45 Morning News Segment – Summer Grilling Tips

Summer’s finally in full swing and that means we’re attending several outdoor parties. With that being said, we are also enjoying barbecue chicken, pasta salad, and other food items that can give us summer calories.

Luckily, I was able to share a few healthy eating tips on Fox 45 News, compliments of bistroMD.com

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Smart tips for summer grilling, courtesy of bistroMD

“Use spices and herbs for seasonings instead of pre-made marinades/sauces which enables the cook to control sugar and sodium.

Season freshly chopped veggies with seasonings of your choice and toss in a bit of olive oil. Then wrap the veggies into a foil pouch. Place pouch on top grill rack while meat is grilling and flip occasionally. This times your meat and your veggies to complete at the same time.

Grill sliced pineapple and serve warm over Greek yogurt for dessert.

Use leftover grilled veggies the next day on a salad or as a homemade pizza topper, or use them with your leftover grilled chicken or steak for fajitas.”

At home, I had the opportunity to grill a few sliced pineapple and served over greek yogurt and it tastes delicious. I am actually planning to incorporate grilled fruits and veggies in my personal summer menu because it’s a time saver and super healthy (win-win situation.)

The recipe used was from Pritikin Longevity Center & Spa:

1 pineapple peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch thick pieces
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1/4 cup apple juice concentrate
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Plain, nonfat Greek Yogurt
Carrington Farms Flax/Chia Blend

Instructions:

In a bowl combine all ingredients except pineapple, yogurt, and Flax/Chia blend
Marinate pineapple slices in mixture for 15 minutes
Grill pineapple on each side for 2 minutes
Remove from heat
Serve warm over Greek yogurt, sprinkled with Flax/Chia seeds

Overall, I had a wonderful time hosting the morning news segment and even learned a new recipe that I can use at home. As a prior nutrition teacher, this was right on target and also fun to discuss.

Don’t forget to try these tips and eat healthy this summer!

Accessories / June 21, 2014

Jennifer Lopez Fly Girl Chic | Photo of The Day

Style + Life + Fashion’s Photo of The Day goes to (again) Jennifer Lopez. Lately this “fly girl” has gotten it right with her sense of style.

Jennifer’s seen wearing a fresh, fun, and flirty look while promoting her new album on BET. She definitely knows how to switch up her “fashion” according to the right occasion.

Accessories / June 20, 2014

Motions Hair Care Products – Official Hair Care Sponsor for Think Like A Man Too

Think Like A Man Too came out in theaters today and I am looking forward to seeing this movie. All of the characters are hilarious and who doesn’t love to watch Kevin Hart on the big screen.

To my surprise and excitement, Motions was the official hair care sponsor for the movie. I was one of the lucky bloggers to receive a package filled with a plethora of new products. And honestly, every product that was sent smells heavenly and has done wonders for my tresses!

Because my hair is natural (4B texture to be exact) I have a difficult time finding quality products that hydrate and grow my hair. Although I love being a naturalista, I don’t consider myself to be a product junkie because once I find something that works, I generally stick with that item.

Since receiving the products, I have loved using them and my favorites out of the bunch are the Shine Enhancing Pomade, Deep Conditioning Masque, Define My Curls Creme, and Radiating Hair Gloss. In addition to sending products, I also received a personal style card from Rihanna’s hair stylist, Ursula.

Once my hair grows a bit more, I will share photos. I hope that everyone will start their “sexy” summer by seeing the movie and try out the wonderful new hair care products from Motions.

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Atlanta / June 19, 2014

Indique Hair – Celebrate The First Day of Summer

Celebrate The First Day Of Summer With Indique Hair
Dia Simms (Executive Vice President of Blue Flame Marketing x BadBoyRecords x Revolt TV), Cynthia Bailey (Bravo TV) and more to be honored by Indique’s Ode To The Sunny Season

ATLANTA, GA – (pitchengine.com) June 2014 – Indique Hair, one of the leading premium hair extension brands in the United States, announce their national First Day Of Summer Campaign and series of events. Events will be hosted at twelve of Indique Hair Boutiques simultaneously across the nation on Saturday. Hosted by top industry professionals, the campaign events will take place on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

The series of events will cater to Indique clients, beauty industry professionals, and will showcase Indique’s textured hair offerings to prepare for fun in the sun. Indique will kickoff the events by partnering with BossLady Magazine to celebrate the the July Cover Release for Dia Simms Executive Vice President of Blue Flame Marketing x BadBoyRecords x Revolt TV) and will honor Cynthia Bailey (Bravo TV) and more at their Atlanta boutique. For more information on a First Day Of Summer in your city visit www.IndiqueHair.com/summer and to join the conversation the Twitter/ Instagram Handle is @ILoveIndique and Hashtag #SummerHair.

PARTICIPATING INDIQUE BOUTIQUE LOCATIONS AND TIMES:

MEET DIA SIMMS AT THE ATLANTA BOUTIQUE:
312 N. Highland Ave. NE Suite C
Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: 404.974.4680

RSVP: HTTP://BOSSLADYINDIQUE.EVENTBRITE.COM

ABOUT INDIQUE HAIR
With a winning combination of hair experts and stylists, and more than 25 years of industry experience, Indique Hair International provides 100 percent virgin human hair that is natural and of the highest quality. With an impressive client base that consists of Lady Gaga, Lala Vasquez, Rihanna, Ciara, Jill Scott, Brandy and more, Indique Hair’s unique Indian virgin and natural human hair extensions are lustrous and tangle free. Indique Hair International is the only company that produces hair extensions at the source, with headquarters in India; Indique Hair has free-standing boutiques in Brooklyn, Soho & Little Neck in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Boston. For more information visit www.Indiquehair.com.

art / June 19, 2014

Lupita Nyongo Vogue Magazine Cover | July 2014 Issue

Lupita Nyongo is on the cover of Vogue Magazine for their July 2014 issue. This talented beauty is a red carpet siren and mega actress. In the magazine spread she can be seen wearing, Rodarte, Proenza Schouler, Givenchy, Jonathan Saunders, Prada, T by Alexander Wang and J. Crew. I love the combination of how fashion meets art and high end couture.

Take a look at the photos below:

Photos and Designer info can be found on BellaNaija.com

Accessories / June 14, 2014

National Wear Your Lilly Day – June 21st First Day of Summer

Lilly Pulitzer®, the authentic resort fashion brand owned by Oxford Industries, Inc., (NYSE:OXM), is thrilled to celebrate the long-awaited first day of summer, June 21^st, aka National Wear Your Lilly Day in a bigger way than ever before. Never needing a cause for celebration, Lilly Lovers will toast their lighthearted lifestyle and the sunny days to come in their favorite Lilly pieces.

Summer is bolder and brighter and in the world of fashion, Lilly is THE resort brand to fulfill those requirements. The perfect answer to a jet-set lifestyle inspired by their Palm Beach roots, the Lilly world is filled with bright colors and wild prints. Whether you’re at a pool-side soiree, weekend wedding or burying your toes in the sand, Lilly Pulitzer’s classic chic styles and personality-filled prints are always bound to kick your summer into high gear.

Lilly will also be spreading the celebration on June 21^st in-store, online, and via their social media platforms. Just like Lilly opened stores wherever she had friends, on National Wear Your Lilly Day you will find well-known friends of the brand painting your Instagram feed in colorful prints and sunny illustrations custom made by the Lilly Print Studio. Taking the social media a step further, this summer Lilly is innovating with a user-generated content gallery via Offerpop Commerce that turns the hashtag #summerinlilly into a shoppable feed from bright & stylish Lilly Girls.

Finally, Lilly Pulitzer retail and signature stores will be partying Saturday, June 21^stwith music, sips & sweets, giveaways and much more!

Shop the Summer Collection at www.lillypulitzer.com so you are ready for the First Day of Summer!

Accessories / June 12, 2014

Angela Simmons – Giving Us Instagram Life

Angela Simmons gives us Instagram Life with her fashion-forward photos and creative style. She does a fabulous job mixing street glam with high couture. In my opinion, Angela is on her way to becoming a style icon.

Accessories / June 11, 2014

Bluefly: Father’s Day Gift Guide

Bluefly has the perfect gift for every dad from modern to classic to preppy and cool. Whatever his interests and style, the site has the perfect gift for every type for guy. Below are some great gift options under $50 and under $100.

Also, feel free to browse the site

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / June 7, 2014

Vote Style Life Fashion for Blogger Category – Fashion Awards MD 2014

Style + Life + Fashion made the FINAL BALLOT for the second consecutive year to receive an award from the Fashion Awards MD: MEDIA/Blogger Category.

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Accessories / June 4, 2014

Statement Necklaces: Wardrobe Must Have

I am a huge fan of wearing statement necklaces. The right necklace can transform an entire look and can be worn with a variety of clothing items. Fashion girls can purchase this accessory from a number of retailers either online (my personal favorite) or in a department store. No matter what’s your preference anyone can find a necklace that suits her individual style. Whether it’s a basic tee shirt or elegant dress, this fashion accessory is a wardrobe must have!