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How To Wear White After Labor Day f word to live by fashion fwordstoliveby labor day Aug 31, 2022

You can wear your white clothing and white shoes year-round. Yes, you can – really!

The tradition of packing away whites began in the nineteenth century by a group of elite women as a way to use fashion to separate those with money from those without. Wearing white represented that you...

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Is there such a thing as complete confidence? confident woman recipe f word to live by fwordstoliveby Aug 24, 2022

Confidence is the foundation for everything. It directly affects how you live life. It determines how you show up for your career, family, friends and to the world. Nothing is more powerful than confidence.
Confidence is the vehicle to achieving authentic happiness and developing your confident...

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5 Exercises for Building Confidence f word to live by fashion fwordstoliveby selfies Aug 17, 2022

We all have times in our lives when we feel insecure, lack confidence and doubt our decisions. Having spent a lifetime pouring over fashion magazines, I’ve realized it’s time to break the mold. Step out of the box with building confidence. I’m giving you exercises to build...

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3 Top Tips for Changing Your Mindset Aug 10, 2022

What does it mean to shift a mindset? It is basically a shift in how you think. For example, if you typically think the worst in challenging situations, when you experience a mindset shift, it means that you think more optimistically instead.

One of my favorite mindset shifts was when I went from...

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Favorite. Fall. Trends. Aug 03, 2022

When it comes to the season’s trends, I am always fascinated by what is shown on the major runways and what actually makes it to the retail stores. The trends I share with you today are trends I think you would wear. Don’t feel like you have to adapt all of them. Pick and choose what...

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Relationships = What % of Happiness? f word to live by female friendships friendship fwordstoliveby Jul 27, 2022
“The greatest gift you can give someone is your own happiness”. Abraham Hicks

AND…Quality relationships attribute to 70% of that happiness.

Statistics show that we replace half of our friends every seven years. Additionally, research shows 61% of women experience loneliness on...

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There are no rules Jul 20, 2022

I have personally seen so much change in fashion. I will never forget the day I was attending a conference and the influencer who was speaking blurted out “There are no rules in fashion!” Everyone erupted in applause. It was official. No more rules.
There are a few things I still think...

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How to look Flawless in Pictures f word to live by fashion photography selfies Jul 13, 2022

There are some simple rules to follow and a bit of practice and you will take flawless pictures every time. As you practice these guidelines, take pictures and notice what it feels like so you can recreate the feel. Then you will be confident striking a pose no matter if it is a selfie or a group...

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Kick the Sugar Craving NOW! diet & exercise f word to live by faster way to fat loss food fwordstoliveby sugar addiction Jul 06, 2022

Sugar-addiction is a real thing. Today the average American consumes almost 152 pounds of sugar in one year. This is equal to 3 pounds (or 6 cups) of sugar consumed in one week! What about you? What is your relationship to sugar? If you are not sure if you are sugar addicted take this short quiz...

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What is the real cost of cheap clothing? f word to live by fashion fast fashion fwordstoliveby Jun 16, 2022

If you or your children purchase cheap clothing online or in stores, you need to be aware of fast fashion and what it does to us.

Fast fashion is very much like fast food. Convenient and cheap. And the negative effects fast food has on our health is what fast fashion is doing to our health and...

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Are you in the pink? f word to live by fashion gender-specific in the pink Jun 16, 2022

How does pink make you feel? Does it make you feel joy? Does it give off a creative and artistic vibe? Some feel vibrant, flirty, and romantic.


Happy National Pink Day! Pink reminds me of Barbie, tenderness, breast cancer awareness, being feminine and sweet. It is a symbol of grace, femininity,...

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Summer Slowdown diet & exercise f word to live by rest summertime Jun 14, 2022

Who needs permission to slow down?  Why do we do this to ourselves - exist in this crazy busy "go, go, go" and "do, do, do" society! 


We are the human equivalent of smartphones. When our low battery light comes on, we still have 20% power and we are going to use every bit of it...

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