Summer is upon us (so says Julie Bologna), but don’t go looking for your baseball caps just yet.  Heat and humidity has ruined many a perfectly coifed hairdo — which means it’s time to loosen up!
Why not work with the weather? There’s no point in spending hours with your straightener in the dog days of summer.  As soon as you step outside, your super sleek look will poof into an unrecognizable ball of frizz.
Instead, embrace the wave!  Whether your hair is naturally curly, wavy, straight, or somewhere in between, this …

The return of the collective conscience has had people seriously thinking about vegetarianism lately — and why not?  It’s cheaper, easier on the environment, and can be healthier for the body.  Done correctly, the vegetarian diet is healthy, nutritious, safe – even sexy!  Studies have shown that — on average — vegetarians are thinner, live longer, and have lower rates of cancer and heart disease than meat eaters.  So carnivores, un-crinkle your noses and open your minds (and mouths!) to a world of meatless meals you never thought possible.
Unless you …

Niños. Les enfants. Bambinos. Babies. They go from cute little cuddle-bugs one minute to maybe, still little, opinionated people the next. We want the best for them, and we want to indulge their burgeoning senses of selves. And, of course, that brings us to their duds.
It’s time to nurture their individual style so they liven up the classroom by skipping over big chain stores in favor of one of the many area boutiques geared to the younger set. Why you’ll love it: you’ll find quality items fit to pass down; …

Namaste.  Welcome to your introductory guide to Pittsburgh yoga practices.  Please inhale deeply through your nose; now exhale slowly.  Put your mind at ease and concentrate on your center of balance. Breathe.
Okay, wake up!  We know yoga has always peaked your interest, but you were a little intimidated by visions of swank studios filled with uber fit celebrities balanced in seemingly unnatural positions.  Though I doubt you’d be complaining if you found Halle, Sting or Gwenyth on a neighboring mat.  Depending on the upcoming movies slated to film in the …

Life is chalk full of big events. Graduation. Birthdays. Weddings. Anniversaries. It seems like we’re always getting dolled up for something. And fashionistas know that completing an envy-worthy look is all about the accessories. To stand out and let your individuality shine, skip over mass-produced baubles. We all know the feeling… looking at racks of necklaces trying to find the one, until we settle for something less than spectacular, thinking the perfect adornment just doesn’t exist.
Snap out of it. You can have a piece of jewelry and want to wear …