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Lanvin teaming up with H&M

Lanvin teaming up with H&M

This morning it was announced that Lanvin designers Alber Elbaz and Lucas Ossendrijver would be teaming up with retail giant H&M for a limited-edition holiday collection.

September 3rd, 2010 | Posted in Fashion | Beauty | Read More »

Monique Lhuillier to outfit bridesmaids

Monique Lhuillier to outfit bridesmaids

Famed bridal designer Monique Lhullier is expanding her bridal empire to wedding party apparel.

August 25th, 2010 | Posted in Weddings, ♀ News | Read More »

Five fall fashion trends we can’t wait to try

Five fall fashion trends we can’t wait to try

Fall is one of our favorite times of the year for fashion. Layers, rich colors, and boots reign supreme. However what may look good on a stick-thin, 6-foot plus supermodel may not be the most wearable for the rest of us. As designer Giambetti Valli put it, “Sometimes we as designers miss what real women want to buy. It looks great on the runway but you miss the reality.” Check out the fall trends that make going from the runways to everyday wear a breeze.

August 20th, 2010 | Posted in Fashion | Beauty, ♀ News | Read More »

New Eminem-Rihanna video brews controversy

New Eminem-Rihanna video brews controversy

With lyrics like “I love the way it hurts,” some people are denouncing Rihanna’s new song as glamorizing violence and placing blame at the victim’s feet. The fact that Rihanna, who was publicly embroiled in a domestic violence scandal with then-boyfriend Chris Brown last year, collaborated on this song, only incensed protestors more.

August 6th, 2010 | Posted in ♀ News | Read More »

Five facts about pesticides

Five facts about pesticides

Nowadays, organic foods are a hot topic, and hand in hand with that is the term “pesticides”. But what do we really know about pesticides anyways? Let Marvelous Girl up your knowledge quotient this week with five facts about pesticides that you may or may not have already known.

August 6th, 2010 | Posted in Health, ♀ News | Read More »

A visual of what the average American eats in a year

A visual of what the average American eats in a year

Have you ever wondered what the average American eats in a year?  Well this colorful graphic from Visual Economics sums it up for us in an eye-catching manner. Among some of the more notable finds is the fact that the average American eats 29 POUNDS of french fries and 24 pounds of ice cream per [...]

August 2nd, 2010 | Posted in Health, ♀ News | Read More »

Celebrate National Dance Day on July 31!

Celebrate National Dance Day on July 31!

Marvelous readers, it’s time to dust off those dancing shoes! This Saturday, July 31, is National Dance Day. Declared by Nigel Lythgowe, executive producer and judge on the popular TV show, So You Think You Can Dance, National Dance Day is meant to encourage people all over the world to simply, “get up and move”, along with ” [promoting] health and self-esteem through the art form of dance.” In preparation for this event, there are several free dance workshops and activities going on around the country.

July 28th, 2010 | Posted in Health | Read More »

Couscous & Feta Stuffed Peppers

Couscous & Feta  Stuffed Peppers

Here’s a quick, delicious, and healthy recipe perfect for a busy weeknight adapted from the Smitten Kitchen blog that’s packed with flavor, vitamins and antioxidants. And if you don’t have the exact produce listed in the ingredients, don’t worry! Just toss in whatever veggies you have lying around in your fridge instead.

July 21st, 2010 | Posted in Recipes | Read More »

Cynthia Rowley to design diapers

Cynthia Rowley to design diapers

Recently we told you about Huggie’s new denim diapers. Well Proctor & Gamble is taking it one step further by announcing a collaboration with fashion designer Cynthia Rowley to create “designer diapers”. Rowley will design eleven diaper designs in all with patters ranging from “madras, stripes and printed ruffles suited specifically to babies and toddlers.”

July 5th, 2010 | Posted in Fashion | Beauty, ♀ News | Read More »

Honey Lavender Ice Cream

Honey Lavender Ice Cream

While recently watching It’s Complicated, I was hit by a case of the gimmes after seeing the honey lavender ice cream that Meryl Streep’s character serves in the film. On my quest for the perfect recipe, I came across this one from Epicurious, and modified it slightly for my own tastes and to make it a tad bit more healthy.

June 29th, 2010 | Posted in Recipes | Read More »