style and error: April 2012

Picture Perfect: Kate Middleton

As the anniversary of their epic wedding approaches, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been making an increased number of public appearances and Kate continues to look every bit the style icon.

At the London premiere of African Cats she looked positively regal in Matthew Williamson.

Kate has yet to make a wardrobe misstep and we look forward to many more iconic fashion moments from her in the year to come.

Happy Earth Day!

Take a minute today and think about all the things that the planet gives us that we take for granted. Whether it's beautiful spring blooms or an ocean to swim in, the Earth's resources are precious, take a moment and reflect on how you can give thanks back.

What are you grateful for?

DIY: Blow Out

Get Angelina Jolie-worthy locks at home

If you need some help figuring out how to get a salon blow-out at home, look no further.

My latest article on Social Moms, gives step-by-step instructions on how to replicate a bouncy, full-of-body salon blow-dry without leaving your house.

Read the complete article here.

What are you waiting for?

#makeitcount

Stroke of Genius

Image courtesy of examiner.com

The days of brushing your hair a hundred strokes before bed are long gone - we all know that it can damage our delicate strands But, there is a time when brushing is essential - right before you wash your tresses.

Yasmin Rajwani, from For U Salon and Medspa in Toronto, says that brushing dry hair prior to washing gives you the following benefits:

Stimulates the scalp to helps promote hair growth
Loosens product build-up for cleaner hair
Distributes natural oils to help condition your hair

Yasmin suggests trying this method and after a month you'll be rewarded with healthier, shinier hair.

Runaway

Ever feel like you just can't find it in you to get going with your workout? Unless I've enrolled in a class with other people who hold me accountable, some days, I just can't seem to get moving.

For the past couple of weeks, I've fallen off the workout bandwagon. Usually I run about three times a week and go to a couple of classes that are offered at lunch at my workplace. I know that once I finish my run, I'll get that amazing endorphin rush and be glad I did it, but finding the activation energy to get myself out the door has been lacking lately.

What are your secrets to staying motivated?