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Over the past 6 years, Rock & Republic has transcended the premium denim world to become a international lifestyle brand. Its luxe yet edgy approach to fashion is personified by CEO and Creative Director Michael Ball. Constantly redefining the boundaries in the fashion industry, Rock & Republic is at the forefront of design. In 2006, Rock & Republic expanded to include a phenomenally successful line of accessories consisting of footwear, handbags and eyewear. With the launch of Rock & Republic Cosmetics in 2008, the company adds yet another exciting piece to its high fashion portfolio taking jet-set clues from company President, Andrea Bernholtz.

Furthering the company as a true lifestyle brand, Rock & Republic is using its momentum in fashion to influence the worlds of sports and philanthropy.

In 2007, Michael Ball fulfilled one of his own personal lifetime ambitions by announcing Rock & Republic as the first fashion brand to create a professional cycling team, Rock Racing, which has already revolutionized the sport by putting a sexy edge into cycling. With this division of the brand growing at such speed, the future holds endless opportunities including Moto GP and Formula 1 Racing.

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So anyway,once I get into excersise I seem to go into healthy mode,Until one day Im so tired I end up thinking,meh!!! il do my workout tomorrow,then it throws me off and everything goes down hill from there,sad times

But not this time,oh no.Some of you may have seen me tweeting about fitness dvd's the other day,eventually I settled on one which had rather good reviews.....

Hannah Waterman's body blitz was what I went for.For two reasons,This dvd had really good reviews with people seeing quick results,and a 10min workout on this dvd is equivalent to an hour aerobics,which is great for lazy bitches like me.What I hear you say,surely that cant be,umm well after I did one 20 min section yesterday im not even going to argue that statement.After 10 min the men on the dvd were dripping in sweat so you could imagine what I was like LOL.

The reason why:The DVD is based on the latest scientific research of interval training.which is short bursts of intense exercise followed by a rest.Studies have shown it burns fat 4-5 times faster than jogging,so you don't need to do as much.WOO HOO

The dvd has four 20 min sections.Cardio blitz,Box blitz,Tone blitz Extra abs and cool down.The only section iv completed at the moment is Cardio blitz,and half way through I was sure I was ready to pass out.Iv jogged in past as well as doing the gym thing and I have never felt tired after 20min of excersise.Never have I ever been left so sweaty and out of breath.Im not the fittest person in the world,but it takes a lot to get me feeling like I want to sit down,this dvd did that and more.Hannah Waterman aint playing......

I got mine online from HMV for £12.99 with free delivery,but you can probably pick it up from anywhere.

Are any of you on a fitness trip at the moment

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At the moment,im on a quest to grow my hair out to how long and precious it once was.I miss my long locks that people failed to believe were really mine lol.So its time I jumped on it and started treating it with some respect.First up I need a good trim,I trust no one to touch my hair apart from my friend who is a qualified hairdresser,Back in the day when ever Id go for a trim,it seemed the woman with the hair that never grew felt the need to chop more off than what was needed.So ever since then iv stuck with my friend,you tell her what you want and you best believe thats what your going to get.

So I need to go get a good trim *cough cough* cant even remember when the last one was.Secondly I have cut down on the amount of heat im using on my hair by at least 50% which is extremely good for me,and when I am using heat im dowsing my hair in heat protecting spray.

And thirdly,Whenever I wash my hair I treat it,once its in the perfect condition,il treat it once a month.At current I use Osmo Essence deep intense repair mask,I discovered this because my friend had picked it up at a hair show and used it in my hair,ever since iv been re purchasing it.Iv been using this for 2 years now,and I love it,Its creamy in texture,and leaves hair incredibly soft and shiny from first use.You decide how intense you think you need your treatment be, whether its 5min or 25.I love this stuff and always will,and I actually need to go buy some more

Lastly Im going to start popping my sea kelp vitamins again,In hope il get a boost of growth like I have in previous times.Its my birthday in exactly 4 weeks from now,If I can get a little bit more length by then il be happy,At the moment my hairs probably bra under wire length,if that makes any sense.....

Heres hoping it will be a tad longer in a few weeks,if any ones got any tips or can recommend any products feel free...

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From Kim D'Amato's world-famous Priti Organic Spa in New York's East Village come Priti 3 Free, Non-Toxic Nail Polish and Soy Polish Remover. "Three Free" means no carcinogenic Toluene, Formaldehyde, or DPBs. The word Priti has many meanings in Sanskrit such as out of satisfaction, with love, and pleasurable sensation. It's no surprise that Priti's fashion-forward colors can be found on celebrity tips everywhere.

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Priti polishes retail for $12.50 each and are available at Spirit Beauty Lounge. With any Priti purchase of $25 or more at SBL receive 50% off Priti Long-Wear Top Coat (code: PRITITOP) or Priti Soy Polish Remover (code: PRITIRE). Offer expires 3/1/10.

EVERYTHING about this collection and its runway show is F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S! The outfits, the details, the shoes, the coats (OMG, the coats -- big this season, by the way, for many designers), Tom Pecheux keying makeup ... could hardly get much better. I'm in love with Derek Lam Fall RTW 2010, uh huh, yep, I am!



The collection is being nicknamed Urban Cowgirl or Wild Wild West, however Lam's muse was Julie Christie in the seventies film “McCabe & Mrs. Miller”. She played a British expat in the Robert Altman Western. So what we see is cowgirl style done ultrapolished and with a distinguishable European glaze. The structured outerwear, the coats, jackets and vests, proved a high point. Here, leather inserts added a cool edge while precise lines displayed architectural restraint.



The handbags, shoes, fabrics, and accoutrements ... must be seen! The use of leather, ribbed fabric, fur accents and fringe enhanced the western appeal with a sence of city-chic flair.



Believe it or not, Estee Lauder cosmetics made its New York Fashion Week debut backstage at Derek Lam. Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux (and all around cosmetics creative genius), who was named to CMD at EL in November, created a strong, monochrome eye using two metallic blue shades on the top lid and a metallic copper shade on the bottom lid. He chose to debut products from Estee Lauder's Fall 2010 collection for this show. He also applied Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Eye Pencil in a shade called Midnight Blue, as well as the brand’s TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara in Black.

“I’m playing with a dual color, covering the entire [eye] lid, from the lashes to the eye brow,” said Pecheux, noting that he combined a bright blue and a dark blue on the top lids — shades that were being tested backstage prior to their introduction this fall — and added an extra blue arc on the top of the lid to impart a feeling of power. The colors chosen complimented the colors in Lam's collection beautifully.

On the lips, Pecheux applied a product called Pure Color Crystal Lipstick in Crystal Beige as a primer before the metallic copper shade used on the eyes was added, creating a matte finish. The use of the copper shade on both the eyes and the lips served to “balance out the entire face,” according to Pecheux, who added that he was inspired by an earthy American Indian with a look that was “twisted into a more urban woman.”

“The skin is a pretty, matte finish,” said Pecheux, adding that the idea was to have “respect for [models’] skin tone.” Cheeks were left virtually bare, given just a slight contour, he added.

Nails, which were done by Jin Soon Choi (yes, the same one who just did a collection for MAC) for Estée Lauder, were given a pale, very sheer pink color that was being tested backstage.



On the hair side, stylist Orlando Pita, who was working on behalf of Moroccanoil, said, “The look is more about texture — ethereal, airy [and] wispy.” The down dos featured parts to the side and in the middle of the head. “We talked about how the hair was going to move on the runway,” he said, “rather than any particular inspiration.”

To achieve the look, Pita employed a process of spraying the hair with Moroccanoil hair spray, then drying it and brushing it out. He repeated this process over and over until the hair on each model reached the desired amount of texture. Just before the girls hit the runway, their hair was “fluffed up,” said Pita.

OMG this looks, sounds and IS sooooooo good! Butternut Squash and Fried Sage Pasta. A hearty bowl of pasta plus savory cheese? You'd never know this whole-grain comfort food is diet-friendly! Squash supplies all the vitamin A you need for the day.

INGREDIENTS
8 oz whole-wheat penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 sage leaves
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lb), peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

PREPARATION
Cook penne as directed on package. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry sage, turning once, until crisp on both sides, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel. Add onion and garlic to skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until soft and golden, about 3 minutes. Add squash, 3/4 cup water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash softens, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup cooking water. Return pasta to pot and add squash mixture; stir over low heat, adding some reserved cooking water if necessary, until pasta is coated, about 1 minute. Serve, garnished with cheese and sage. Serves 4

The skinny
337 calories per serving, 6.5 g fat (1.4 g saturated), 63 g carbs, 10 g fiber, 11 g protein


source: Self Magazine, Feb 2010

So a few of you have already sold your soul to me on twitter last night*cough cough* Zozeebo,sweetcheeks,fashionteller,JLfaith and pinkpixiedoll.What for I hear you ask,well look below......

Thats right ladies,I want to make a calender for 2011 featuring us.Some of you may think why what for,well maybe because it could be quite fun,and it could be something nice to do for charity.I thought of the idea last year but by that time it was too late : (

At least this way,any one who wishes to be involved can be.So get your thinking caps on lately,and when the seasons come along get snapping,a little bit of inspiration can go a long way,If you want to help me with this little project,just drop me a comment below,any skill is useful

Fingers crossed we can do it.xx

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