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Introduce of Remedy - a health magazine 2007-05-02 16:05:11
I found it's weird that as important as health to us, we actually care less about it. We spend less time and money on health education than almost anything else. Not until when I was talking to one of my friends earlier this week about health magazines, it suddenly dunned on me that I don't even own one! Not even one! And how many fashion magazines do I have? Tons. (enough to open up a magazine store, seriously)
You know what I did next was trying to do as much catch ups as I can. (Isn't that the way it has always been. Better late then never, right?) Someone recommended Remedy. Not only it is free, it also has many free samples available for our household needs without any additional subscription.(Provided by their advertisers of course.) But I thought, why not? It's a win win situation for consumers. Don't get me wrong, some of the health blog owners online are better than professional these day. But I am a "out of sigh out of mind" pers
Deigner Inspired handbags 2007-05-02 04:47:49 Just few days ago, we were talking about not to buy a replica designer handbag. And then you might ask: how do you buy a handbag that looked like worth a million bucks but actually cost less than, say, $60? Of course you can.
Red Indy Floral Print Tassel Handbag inspired by Gucci $49.99
This one is girly, girly is good, esp. for spring time. (also have black and navy blue available which looked much more sophisticated. ) Imagine yourself in a solid color simple designed dress, some refreshing and flawless makeup alone with this feminine handbag. I high doubt you will still be in a bad mood.
Floral Print Shoulder Bag inspired by Gucci $42.99
What a fun shopping bag! You could storage tons of hunted goods there. It's so colorful and yet tasteful! Every young girl should have one!
Dark Coffee Alligator Birkin Tote Inspired
by Hermes $59.99
You don't have to spend $10000 to look professional. Why would we when we can only spend 60 bucks and still look like a well dressed busines
4 simple ways to rescue your pores 2007-05-01 18:35:28 Is your pores getting bigger and bigger everyday? Is your skin look like orange surface? Foundations and powders might be able to cover it up, but they won't be able to improve your situation. Some of them will clog your pores and make them even bigger! Your pores need rescue.
FACT: Your skin needs more water
If your body is dry, your skin will be dry. And if your skin is dry, your pores will be more obvious. So, drink more water. Replace the first cup of coffee the day with water if possible.
FACT: Dead skin effect
Dead skin will pile up on your face and make your pores bigger if you don't clean them on a regular base. Does that mean you should start visit your local beauty stores and spend tons of money on it? No. you can do it at home with the right tool. (Picture:
Clarisonic Skin Care Brush System Kit $195)
CLARISONIC™ skin care brush developed by a team led by the primary inventor of the Sonicare® toothbrush. Newly revealed:
Apples2apple redesign 2007-05-01 04:40:20 As some of you might notice that we just finished the redesign
ofapples2apple.com main page.
The purpose of having the main page is to connect apples2apple with our blog network members to provide the best contents for our readers. We'll be featuring some of the best posts from our network members from time to time. We'll also try to update the main page on a weekly bases so our members can get freshest information about beauty, fashion and more!
Apples
2apple is going to compare products side by side, review products and inform some of the hottest trends. Our goal is to create a member based e-magazine for all women to share their simple & stylish life together and improve their life little by little.
I personally like the new design better but there are more to develop of course. If you have anything to suggest to us, we'd love to hear from you. Email us or leave your comment here. We are much appreciated!
Another very important change to apples2apple.com which we hope w
Monday link up - Where to find modern? 2007-04-30 16:14:03 Did you enjoy last week's street fashion? We hope you did. It was a lot of fun for me to wandering around in those big cities without physically being there. Thanks to the power of internet, again. This week, we want to find some modern for our home and we did.
MOCO Loco is a blog web magazine featuring modern contemporary design news and views. All I have to ask is: what took me so long?
If you live in a city, one that has heavy popularity, you will know how important it is to have find the right furniture for your apartment. Perhapes Apartment Therapy has something that could cure your problem...
There are many bookmark web 2.0 sites are blooming these days. Did you know that there is one dedicate to bookmark cool stuffs for your home? Find your favorites at Crib Candy and save them for later...
And, we will see ya later... Read more:Monday
First week of May ending 2007-05-04 20:04:29 Can you believe how fast time flows? I mean, I barely get use to write 07 on checks and it's May already! In the past week, we've got quite bit happened here on apples2apple. Let's just do a quick recap.
On Monday - We've continued our Monday speedy link tradition and did link series about modern home furnishing. We also released the new design of Apples2apple.com as well as the announcement of the search for guest bloggers.
On Tuesday - Back to business. We talked about 4 simple ways to rescue your pores and shared some designer inspired handbags(some of my favorite ones too).
On Wednesday - We all know health is one of the most important things or is the most important thing in our life but we keep ignoring it until someday, somehow, we get hit by something and start realize how important it really is. Why not start getting to know your health better today and get educated for free??
On Thursday - I did a review about Maybelline superstay silky foundation based on my very Read more:First
How to treat your dark spots - voice from experts 2007-05-04 16:17:19 Remember at the beggining of this year, we had an article named: "What cosmetic product does dermatologist use?" , after I wrote the article, I started to pay more attention to Dr. Baumman. She started blogging on Yahoo which received more than 300,000 unique and growing; she added a forum on her Skin Type Solution; and she has been featured on some popular women magazine's like O' magazine, instyle magazine talking about botox and some of the solutions for problem skins.
I was browsing around today and found another one of her article about how to fight with dark spots
. (which is the perfect timing for some of us who care less for sun protection in summer.) One of the questions I have about is skin-lightening pack: hydroquinone
She says:
I consider hydroquinone an invaluable tool for treat
ing dark spots. It decreases the activity of tyrosinase, an enzyme that stimulates melanin-production, by up to 90 percent - with dramatic results. Hydroquinone is available in both prescription
Spread the news 2007-05-03 18:29:14 Hi kids, just checked my email this morning and found few exciting news as well as some great coupons for mother's day shopping.
Shopbop.com is offering one lucky shopper the opportunity to go on a $3000 shopping spree in a brand new sweepstakes! Feeling luck? Who knows, you might be the winner!
Enter to Win a $3000 Shopping Spree @ Shopbop!
Coupon from Macys - Say Thank You Mom: FREE SHIPPING with $100 purchase. Offer valid 5.3 – 5.7. Haven't give much thought yet? Check out our 3 Mother's Day gift ideas. You might get some awesome ideas from there.
A gift basket for mom can never go wrong. How about grab one from drugstore that gives you up to 40% discount? Don't tell anyone that I am stocking up again under the name of picking up gift for mom... (Great deals ends on May 11th so we still got plenty of time to shop.) Read more:Spread
Review - Maybelline superstay silky foundation 2007-05-03 17:25:09
A while ago, my friend Amy recommended Maybelline superstay skily foundation to me when I was complain about another liquid foundation I was using. Few weeks later, I love the product so much that I have to share it with all of you.
First is first, my skin condition: (I am Asian so my skin tone is more yellowish.) sensitive, breakout, oily in summer and super dry in winter. (The worst you could imagine. )I don't even wearing makeup too much simply because it is hard for me to find the right product. It's extremely frustrating when it comes to foundation. I have few problems with most foundations:
1. They make my face shine in summer and they show my dry skin in winter.
2. Most of them worsen the break outs.
3. They usually need to reapply every 6 hours. (esp. in summer)
4. Some of them make my skin irritating.
I was brave enough to buy Maybelline's new superstay without even trying it consider I've never been a fan of their brand. (I'v
High lights from our blog network 2007-05-06 16:55:05 First of all, I want to welcome our blog network
new members: The Fashion-y Blog and Think Apple. Thank you for join our family and grow with us! (If you have a beauty, fashion, life style related blog and you'd like to join our network, feel free to email me: support at apples2apple dot com) To see all of our network members, click here.
I've always want to make a post called "deal with it" but never get around it. The Fashion-y had a post yesterday which perfectly fits in that title: deal with it- the nude dress. (You might have to search for it. My blog won't allow me to post the direct link since there is a banned keyword "nude". ) Anyways, a while ago, we had a post "Sexier than the little black dress- the skin tone" where we found few nude dresses at one time. (We all want one, right? We just don't know what to do with it. I mean we don't want to look to slutty but it does look slutty ...) That's why I want you to check out how to d
8 ways to use your moisture! 2007-05-05 17:18:53
Do you know your moisture
can be more than a moisture? If you only use your it after wash your face, you are not get the best out of your moisture! It could be acting like so many other things on your makeup desk. You might want to clean up a little bit after reading this. Remember, the simple it is the better!
1. First of all, it's your moisture
It's your moisture, something you have to use after wash your face to make you feel like the process is complete.
2. It might be your eye and lip moisture as well
Try to replace your eye essence and lip moisture with your moisture esp. if you are less than 25. Rich eye essences might be too rich for you and clog your pores.
3. It's your emergency moisture mask
Your skin might be dry in the middle of the day. You don't have time to do a SPA or a mask to rescue it, but you can cover your face with few pieces of puff which soaked with your moisture. Instant moisture mask. The best part is, you don'
The Junk report 2007-05-09 18:38:19 In the past week, I've been cleaning my "beauty collections". Finally made up my mind and find some of them a new home - the garbage. As much as we'd like to share some great products, we also want to share some not so good products. So when you come across them you know it's not for you. (Note: The report
is based on my personal experience. They might have better result for different skin conditions and skin types.)
1. Neutrogena rapid Clear
I remember it was around $7.50 for 0.5oz. Not cheap in the Neutrogena family. However, the acne eliminating spot gel doesn't work as well as I expected. (claim to visibly reduces breakouts in 8 hours) I put them on before I go to bed and my pimples are still there staring at me the next morning. I am a Neutrogena girl and I love most of their product. Not this one though.
2. Maxam moisture
Most of you might never heard about this one. (It is a local brand from China. ) It has received many praises before I purchased it. (Some people say
Switch my mood 2007-05-09 00:59:25 It is a dull afternoon...
Is there time when you have so many things to do but don't feel like doing anything? Well, today is the day for me.
What do you do when you feeling down? How do you switch your bad mood into good?
I took my dog alone with my MP3, turned on my favorite song, and decided to take a walk.
(This song is my secret switch)
On the way back, I was thinking to myself: I am so lucky. Not everyone has the luxury to take a walk when they want to on a Tuesday afternoon (or any afternoon) and not worry about what will happen tomorrow. Sometimes we just need to learn how to enjoy the sun and believe some day, we will find ourselves somehow.
New updates on Apples2apple 2007-05-08 03:53:45 We just did our weekly update! This week's theme is: Are you a beach ready baby?
We pulled few beach ready related articles on our blog as well as adding some new articles like: Sandals sexier than ever, Top 10 hottest shoes in April (it's time for summer shoe shopping again! ) and much more!
We hope you'd like it! Let's hear what you think and ideas of what you want to see on Apples
2apple! Read more:updates
Monday speedy links - Awesome Health Blogs 2007-05-07 17:33:06 As we mentioned earlier, this week's speedy links
are going to be health related sites we discovered in the past week. (Yes, we've been busy.) With no future due, here they are...
Are you battling with weight lose? Do you need some motivation? Roni published her weight lose journey and shared her comparison pictures here with us. Remember that old line? "If she can, you can."
Check out Web MD (if you have not yet bookmarked it) for just about anything health related. From weight lose to Vitamins, whether you are a women or a men, you will find what you are looking for.
Another must recommend health blog - NHS Blog Doctor has won awards of : Best Medical Weblog, Best Literary Medical Weblog and Best Health
Policies/Ethics Medical Weblog. It has been recommended by The times, Medical Student and other medias... worth enough for a click?
We will be explore some more in the future for ya. Hope you enjoy our recommendations of the week. Read more:Monday
, Blogs
Quick promotion alert - 10% off at SPA finder 2007-05-12 21:32:53 This is truly the last minute for Mother's Day gift shopping. I just got this great 10% off Saturday coupon from SPA finder (Use code: MAYMOM at check out to get your discount. Hurry, because it is only good for today and tomorrow - 12,13/5 )
Take advantage of this, whether it is for your mom or just for yourself and have a great weekend. Read more:Quick
Simple item - purple scarf 2007-05-12 18:23:19
I must have more than 20 different kinds of scarves in my closet which 19 of them are just there to decorate the closet. And there is one I'd like to use almost everyday - my purple scarf.
I bought it over at the fashion market in Shanghai four years ago. (45RMB I believe which is $5.5USD) And I absolutely love it. It has been my favorite accessories for years.
It works extremely well with jeans, jackets, sweaters even dress! Since most of my pieces are solid color, it has been play the most important role to add colors on my outfits.
I can have a pinkish warm outfit where it fits right in or I can have a blueish outfit where it adds interesting twist or I can have a black outfit where it brings energy in.
It can be a nice touch on my spring/fall outfit or an accessory piece which actually work in winter time. And the most important part is, it protects my neck so I don't get cold or wrinkle.
Sorry... just had to tell you how much I l Read more:Simple
Slow week ending 2007-05-11 18:44:19 This is the slowest week ever since this blog is up online (expect Holiday time of course). Let's round it up little quick here to remind me how little I've done and motivate myself to do more in the future.
Beauty & health posts are continuing on A2A blog - 8 ways to use your moisture and Monday speedy links - Awesome Health Blogs are both worth a click.
The junk report is very first review of my junk beauty products. They don't belong to me anymore and they will never be in my beauty collection ever again. Why? Because they are junks.
We also had a wrist show where I've showed you my gift for my mother as well as some of the bracelets that I heart very much and thinking about buying....
That's about it! See.... told ya it was slow...
Wrist show 2007-05-10 16:46:18 I don't tend to over load my wrist beside a good quality watch. But from time to time, I will buy something that it is too stunning to say no.
The minute I saw this Shell Pearl Bracelet, I fell in love. It's not something I could handle in my age so I bought it for my mom. It was $242.98 $187 at JEGEM
I thought was a steal. (Weights 59 gram, Comes with 18K white gold plated silver closure)
Also heart...
Picture info:
Gorjana Willow Cuff,
Kimberly Faith Cuff,
Kenneth Jay Lane Giraffe Cuff Bracelet
=> Read more! Read more:Wrist
Apples2apple recap - beauty posts 2007-05-15 16:44:59 It has been a while since our last recap. So let's see what beauty related posts
we had here since March.
6 bad habits that makes you ugly - Make sure you don't have them.
4 ways to rescue your pore - Yeah... you see it right. Four ways to rescue your pores. So check it out.
Review - Maybelline superstay silky foundation - Have seen it on TV? Read my review based on my very own experience.
How to treat your dark spot: voice from expert - Whether you need or not, it's nice to know...
8 ways to use your moisture! - Time to clean up your desk now!
The junk report - Our first ever report of skin care products that doesn't work that well.
Enjoy! Read more:Apples
Monday speedy links - Fashoin bookmarkes 2007-05-14 15:12:29 I used to be a subscriber. Not anymore though since everything you need to find can be found online. (Thanks to the technology) However, you do need to know where to find them before you can enjoy them. Just in case if you missed some, I am going to share some of my fashion bookmarks today. My fashion bookmark folder is HUGE though.
Glam
One of the women's property I absolutely adore is Glam. You wanna be glamor? You gonna check out glam.
HINT
At hint, you can find all kinds of trends. It is a place where to find fashion. Period.
I Village
I village is the village for women. Not only you can find tons of fashion, beauty, health contents, you can also meet womens who is just as fabulous as you!
Style
Love Vogue? You gonna love style!
To be continued... Read more:Monday
, links
Poll result in - what you do when you bored at work 2007-05-13 14:59:13
Last week, we did a poll asking you guys what would you do when you bored at work. We all have that time when there is not much to do but to kill time.
45% of you said you would chat to with co-worker while 23% of you said you would watch funny videos (how lucky you are to have the freedom to do so!) Another 4 people said they would take a power nap while only 2 people said they would day dream with a cup of coffee. We also had a reader add one more option: chat online.
I am sure there are a million ways to kill time at work. If you work long enough, you figure them out sooner than later.
This week we are going to do another poll: What beauty sample would you like to get? Cast your votes on the side bar as usual and feel free to let your voice in!
Crazy about Dereon 2007-05-18 17:11:50 I've been crazy about the brand Dereon lately which created by Beyonce's mother Tina.
It's loud, it's hold, it's fabulous. But it's very girlie at the same time...
Picture info: Petite Blouson Top & Captain D Luv Lace Reversible Hoody at Dereon.com
P.S. We listed Dereon under apples2apple brand in the up coming new issue so don't forget to check back for more Dereon fashion. Read more:Crazy
Between your kids and your career 2007-05-16 17:51:39 Last week, I had a fabulous lunch with one of my friends who just had a new born baby. She used to have a successful career as an event planner before she got married. I believe she is not alone. Many women want to find the balance between their career and their family. In honor of the Mother's day, let's discuss what job options do stay at home mom have as a career or making some pocket change for shopping.
Writing
Become a writer is now easier then ever. You don't have to find publisher, you don't have to pay anything, you just sign up with blogspot and start write about your life. (blogspot owned by google, which gives you an option to add google's advertising on your blog to making some income off your blog.) To learn how to become a successful professional blogger, start with ProBlogger.
Some of you might have a habit of writing journey anyway. Why not get pay for doing it?! Some Pros are making well living off their blogs for only few hours a week!
Selling
You don't ha
Speedy style links 2007-05-21 17:06:21 To continue from last week. This week, we are going to share some of my style bookmarks.
In Style
I used to get confused between this one and Style. I love their daily look and hot daily picks. Very inspirational.
In Style Your Look
It is the sister site of InStyle. It's much more colorful and bright. Very energizing.
People
I never buy People magazine. Why would I when I can get all the gossips from online? People is one the places to go not only find celebrity gossips, but also celebrity styles.
This is all for the week. Stay tuned ... Read more:Speedy
, links
Comfy furniture 2007-05-20 18:09:53 Get comfortable at home, way comfortable.
If you're going to play for two, seven or even 72 hours straight, you better be comfortable. Hence, we've created a superior game chair that's both comfy and able to put up with the special brand of abuse that only diehard gamers can supply.
SOMETHING TO CHEW ON: Dads buy them for their sons for the same reason Homer bought Marge a bowling ball. You might need two.
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Lounge at home
More plush and far more portable than a loveseat or recliner, Jaxx Lounger moves with your every twist and turn providing support to any lounging or seating position. Fall asleep on Jaxx as it takes you peacefully into the night. Seats one or two comfortably; three gets cozy. Chic removable cover in designer textiles for modern living spaces and loft dwellers.
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Who needs a love seat after all?! Read more:Comfy
Shoes - 35% off promotion alter 2007-05-19 19:37:35
Just a quick alter for ya all: Shoes is having a big sale: Save 35% on all shoes on sale at Shoes.com! Use Code: 35OFFSALE. No excluded brands! Ends 5/22
Also, they are offering $10 off any purchase of $80 or more for the rest! See details here.
Perfect timing right? (I know. You are welcome.) Now you can add that wedge into your closet, finally!
Picture info:
Tribeca - Women's Southern Bell
$69.99
Wine rack fun 2007-05-24 13:43:31 You don't have to own a million dollar house to have a wine collection. Impress your guests with these fun wine racks and have a mini collections of wines at your home!
This simple & stylish contemporary Indonesian furniture inspirited wine rack is on sale for only $61.99.
It stores 12 bottles of wines. Find a spot on your counter top and turn this space saving wine rack into your new favorite accessory. Have have with your kitchen while bringing a taste of style into it.
Wrought Iron - Bottle Bunch On sale $35.99
You gonna love this one if you need some interests in your kitchen. You can hang this iron rack from your ceiling and stock six bottles of wines there. The antique finish adds the personal touch you want in your house. Also, turn your lounge into an instant bar. If you a wine lover, (Love to drink more than stock)this is the perfect size rack for your taste. Whenever you feel like a gla
Oprah recommended eye cream 2007-05-24 11:22:50 Dremu has ordered a review which we decided to accept. The site itself is very simple and clean. They carry anti-aging products like deception, whistle, dremu oil, bingo and more. Here is one of the best product:
Airbrush is one of their featured product which has been featured on major women's magazine's like: Vogue, ABC news, allure, red book, as well as rated by Oprah
's ivillage.
Gets rid of puffiness almost immediately... (less than 7 minutes). Smoothes and reduces fine lines and crows feet.
A super light eye cream with emu oil, collagen, ceramides and elastin to firm and rehydrate dry skin around the eyes, vitamin E to prevent dehydration and free-radical damage, green tea extract to reduce puffiness, aloe for smoothing and panthenol for refining delicate tissue.
Oprah recommended Airbrush to millions of women...
It's $38 per jar (15ml) which is reasonable. We might give a dry. Since we haven't tried the product ourselves yet, we do
Add style to your watch 2007-05-23 11:26:52
Without doubt, watch
bands are one of the most important elements that makes statement for your outfit. Even some of those big brand name watches are become more and more decorative nowadays. Wouldn't be cool if you can change the look of your watches as you want to? Check out Watchband.biz
All leather watchbands are Sauna-Tested and Water-Resistant. Some watch straps in the collection are even 100m Water-Resistant and are provided with the HIRSCH No Allergy System. The Stainless Steel series constist of matte or shiny metals, classical designs, elegant showpieces or modern combinations of different materials. The HIRSCH Sparetube System allows to adjust the bracelet to the individual size. The Silicone Collection stands for functional watch straps, clear forms and innovative materials proving that a sporty design is compatible with complete wearer comfort.
Try stainless and leather on the same watch. Pl
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