Featured Hair Accessories

This week's featured accessory is Double Wear by Goody. This innovative idea is a must have for every fashionista on the run. 




   

Double Wear Headwrap Necklaces From Goody is a must have.  This dual  purpose accessory is both a necklace and a headband.  Wear it around your neck as jewelry and when the sun starts beating down and you nee a quick way to pull your hair off your face, simply slide the necklace up into a head band.  

   

This duel action hair tie is the perfect way to complete the set. Wear them around your wrist as fashionable bracelets and then when you need to pull your hair back, you have your elastics disguised as bracelets.  Every girl keeps those ugly elastics around their wrist because we will always need them, now you can disguise them as an addition to your outfit. 

By: Jill Schneider 

Tuesday Shoesday: Prom Shoes

With prom only days away have compiled a list of our favorite prom shoes 

Steve Madden Rhinestone Pump

Badgley Mischka 'Zakia' Pump

Enzo Angiolini Pump

Sam Edelman "Scarlet" Pump

Jimmy Choo 'Loila' Sandal

B Brian Atwood 'Baccina' Pump

Gucci 'Sofia' Crystal Embellished Pump

Sergia Rossi 'Chloris' Strap Sandal

Christian Louboutin 'Very Mix 150'

Jimmy Choo 'Fairview' Crystal Embellished Sandal

Coconut Power:  The Secret to Sexy 

Coconut is everywhere these days:  beauty products, baked goods, and smoothies just to name a few.  With it comes a host of health benefits including antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.  Coconut is also nature's best source of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) a.k.a. medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs).  But enough science speak.  All you must know is that A.) coconut fat is easily digested (score!) and B.) coconut is quickly burned by the liver for energy (double score!)  

Below is a who's who of what to know regarding all things coconut.


Coconut Flour:  Fiber rich and gluten free, it's a great flour for those with celiac disease or on paleo/carbohydrate conscious diets.  It adds a delicate sweetness to breads, muffins, and cookies complemented by a soft, moist crumb.  It can be a little tricky to bake with so it is best to follow a recipe designed with coconut flour in mind (at least the first time around.)

 Coconut Nectar & Coconut Palm Sugar:  The best news about coconut sap based sweeteners is that they don't cause blood sugar spikes the way other sweeteners do.  They can be used cup for cup in any recipe calling for sugar, just be sure to stick to the nectar when a liquid sweetener is called for and the palm sugar when a granulated sweetener is needed.  The flavor profile of both isn't at all coconut: I would describe it as a touch less sweet with a toasty caramel/molasses like taste.  

 Coconut Oil:  Probably the most versatile and most well known product in the coconut family.  The oil is made by extracting it from the flesh of the coconut.  It is a heat stable oil with a high smoke point making it ideal for stir fries and sautes as well as baking; it mimics the personality of my favorite saturated fat, butter.  In addition to cooking, coconut oil can be used to soften dry patches of skin, as a deep conditioning treatment, and as a night time eye treatment (which helps lighten dark circles) just to name a few.

 

 Coconut Milk:  Ah, milk!  Coconut milk is the best substitute for dairy milk due to its thick, milky texture.  It can be procured in a can or in a carton like milk.  The former is best for making curries and frozen desserts due to its richness and the latter is best for cereal, baking or in any application that calls for milk.

By: Miranda Hunt for Tomy B. Blog

Start Your Day With Green Lemonade!

      A great start to your day!  Proper hair care starts in the kitchen.  This green juice nourishes your cells from the inside out, tastes great, and gives you a natural buzz unlike a morning java fix.  I love to drink this before my kundalini or bikram yoga practice along with a spoonful of coconut cream.  This beverage will make you glow!  -Miranda Hunt 

Green Lemonade (Serves 2)

2 cups of filtered water

2 organic granny smith apples, cut into 6 pieces each

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

A thumb sized piece of ginger

1 tumeric rhizome (Found in Indian & Asian markets and some Whole Foods.  If not available, substitute 1 teaspoon ground tumeric.  Make sure it's fresh as ground spices quickly lose their vitality.)

2 cups of kale, packed

1 8" piece of burdock root, scrubbed (Burdock is a great blood purifier.) 

Place the above ingredients in a high speed blender and buzz until everything is homogeneous and smooth.  Pass juice through a strainer squeezing out as much liquid from the pulp as possible. Serve in glasses with ice if desired and a glass or metal straw to keep it natural. Enjoy! 

Miranda Hunt is the newest member of our Blogging Team!

Miranda Hunt is a chef and nutritionist from a petite town located on the North Shore of Long Island, New York. She is the product of a macrobiotic pregnancy and grew up in a natural foods household. Miranda received a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy and Religion from S.U.N.Y. Old Westbury; writing her final thesis on the relationship between macrobiotics and the yin-yang theory of food. She is also a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and is an A.A.D.P. (American Association of Drugless Practitioners) certified natural nutritionist.

Miranda’s own nutritional theory is a combination of her macrobiotic background, fitness/sports nutrition, raw foods, paleo diets and the dietary theories of Dr. Weston A. Price.

Miranda provides an array of services to her clients such as: cooking classes, menu planning & creation, kitchen & bathroom makeovers, food store tours, weight loss coaching, personal training & private yoga instruction, and nutrition & beauty consultations. In addition, Miranda has also authored numerous articles on nutrition, writes medicinal marijuana recipes and is in the process of launching a food based skin care line.

For more about Miranda visit her website:  http://primalprincessmiranda.wordpress.com/home/ or contact Miranda at:  mirandanutrition@gmail.com

Memorial Day Outfits!

Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect opportunity to show off all your new favorite clothing and accessories.  Check out our top looks for the weekends festivities.

For a daytime BBQ make sure to be cute, comfortable and up for anything! 
(Free People tank and cardigan, Brandy Melville shorts and accessories) 

Spending your weekend in the Hamptons or maybe your headed to a friends weekend party... This stylish outfit incorporates two of summers hottest trends, pastels and floral!
(Joes Jeans, Steve Madden wedges, Forever 21 tank)

Whether your hitting the beach or lounging on a boat this is the perfect outfit to celebrate summer!
(Sofia by ViX swimsuit, Victoria's Secret convertible dress, Tom Ford sunglasses)

Tuesday Shoesday: Favorite Flats

Today's Tuesday Shoesday features our favorite flat sandals. As much as we love heels, sometimes we need to whip out some great summer sandals.

Loeffler Randall Sandals - Fawn Flat Scuba

PRICE: $295.00

Gladiator Wedge Sandals

$24.80

Deena & Ozzy Suede Slingback Sandal Price: $19

Ecote Chevron-Studded Sandal

$42.00

Joan & David Sandals - Kath Embellished

 Price $105.00

Virtual Maker Overs

Virtual make overs have become the latest trend to test out everything from hair color, style and make up.  This is the perfect way to see how you would look as a blonde before heading to the salon to dip your hair in bleach!  Check out some of the before and after shots I played around with on the models.  


Try it for yourself at Marie Claire!

Share the before and after shot of your makeover, we will let you know what we think! 




By: Jill Schneider