Author Archive: Elizabeth Kelly
Elizabeth Kelly
September 17, 2015
Dating
Everyone has a different opinion when it comes to couples cohabiting. You may hear your curmudgeonly grandma say “He won’t buy the cow if he can get the milk for free.” Or conversely, you might have hipster friends who go…
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Elizabeth Kelly
August 6, 2015
Skin and Body
The fact that Phoenix is host to a yearly Tattoo Expo means this is a town where you won’t have to settle for a shaky, prison-style “Mom” tattoo. The artists in this town are first-rate and the competition is fierce….
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Elizabeth Kelly
July 31, 2015
Dating
It can be more complex than your final Calculus exam, more blood curdling than a trip to the assistant principals office, in fact, it can be even scarier than the “meat surprise” wobbling on a plate in the school cafeteria….
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Elizabeth Kelly
May 19, 2015
Accessories
Would you bake a cake and leave off the frosting? If you just sling on your prom dress and sweep up your hair and think you’re ready to go, you’re only as ready as that unadorned cake. In fact, you’ll…
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Elizabeth Kelly
May 2, 2015
Clothes
Summer fashion is always more exciting than cold-weather clothing. Frumpy, body-concealing jackets and sweaters give way to breezy dresses, and drab winter grays and tans blossom into summer-friendly yellows and pinks. 2010 promises to be one of the most inspiring…
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Elizabeth Kelly
April 26, 2015
Clothes
If you’re a vintage clothing collector, you know that the thrill of the hunt is part of the excitement. Spotting what appears to be a Balenciaga coat at a junk store price might just make your heart skip, but wait:…
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Elizabeth Kelly
April 20, 2015
Clothes
What a lucky girl you are! Not only have you been blessed with more curves than the average young woman, but you have more options than ever before. Our full-figured mothers and grandmothers had to make do with limited choices…
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Elizabeth Kelly
April 2, 2015
Skin and Body
In their quest to find the perfect facial cleanser, women should know that all skin is not created equal. What works for one woman’s face may cause serious damage to another. Even a product that works miracles on your teenage…
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Elizabeth Kelly
March 29, 2015
Dating
Is it essential to plan fun things to do with your boyfriend? Think about it: he just may be “the one.” And if he is, do you really want to look back someday and have most of your memories be…
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Elizabeth Kelly
January 27, 2015
Clothes
Imagine walking into the prom in a confection of rose-colored antique lace. Or, if you have an edgier style, picture yourself in a shocking orange, one-shouldered Bond girl dress with retro 60s diamond cut-outs. The trouble is, you can’t go…
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Elizabeth Kelly
January 26, 2015
Clothes
Actress Sharon Stone once shocked the public when she attended the Academy Awards wearing a top from the Gap. The most shocking thing about it was: she looked incredible. Pairing her shirt with a full-length skirt, the actress proved that…
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Elizabeth Kelly
November 14, 2014
Jewelry
A bridal attendant’s gift is a thank you, so it should be sincere and from the heart. Every woman knows that jewelry is a personal gift. Every piece is a treasure, no matter the cost, that tells a story. Every…
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Elizabeth Kelly
November 14, 2014
Jewelry
The 80s and 90s wreaked havoc on a lot of women’s ears. Giant-sized globes pulled on ear holes, quickie piercing jobs at the mall caused infections, and cheap plastic costume jewelry irritated the skin. If you’ve been scared away from…
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Elizabeth Kelly
May 19, 2014
Skin and Body
Lush products have always been good at making me feel like a little girl again. Remember how gorgeous adult cosmetics and bath products looked to you when you were little? The pearly pink lipstick colors, the beautiful ladies on the…
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