Fashion Forward and Fabulous

Celebrity Mom’s

With the recent trends in Hollywood fashion, it seems that most celebrities can barely keep their privates, private.  This Trendy Mom is thankful for a select few Celebrity Mom’s that top the list of fashion-wise and inspiring.  While leading busy lives these working mothers look great on screen and off screen with their street-style and trend setting wardrobes.  There may be a stylist helping a bit but here’s my list of 10 of the best dressed celebrity mom’s.

1. Reese Witherspoon

2. Halle Berry

3. Sarah Jessica Parker

4. Jennifer Garner

5. Heidi Klum

6. Gisele Bundchen

7. Maggie Gyllenhaal

8. Keri Russell

9. Gwen Stefani

10. Jennifer Lopez

Dish with us: Which mama celebrity style do you like best?

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Trendy Tip mom’s as you know, I am always looking for ways to go Green and thanks to another Trendy mom, I just found another way to do my little part.  On a daily basis I am picking up broken crayons and tossing them in the trash.  NO MORE now we have a great little box ready to recycle.  The kids and I took a shoe box and decorated it full of color and cut a small hole in the top.  It now sits with our other recycle bins ready to gather broken crayons.  So if your crayon box has gotten out of hand,  Crazy Crayonsmight be the place for you. Founder LuAnn Foty is on a mission to recycle those old crayons kids don’t want to use anymore. You can send your old crayons (or those from your school, daycare or church) and they are recycled into new, multi-colored molded crayons. You can get turtles, hearts, dinosaurs or seasonal varieties. All of them are really cool and they color in a nice, randomly colored pattern.

Recycling crayons may not change the world, but it’s a lot of fun and a great way to introduce your little ones to the idea of recycling in a way they can really relate to and enjoy…

•  LuAnn Foty, founder of CRAZY CRAYONS and the CRAYON RECYCLING PROGRAM has been in business for 14 years
• The CRAYON RECYCLE PROGRAM is an educational tool, a “doing your part for the Earth” project, and a community service. Be creative with this recycle program. A crayon drive can be organized by kids and brought to a community level.
• All CRAZY CRAYON purchases benefit the CRAYON RECYCLING PROGRAM.  

Another great idea from Martha Stuart  

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/crazy-crayons

Heat makes a crayon a little loopy; it may melt into a swirl or pool into a whirl. With this in mind, we chopped up crayons and baked them in shaped mini cake tins, making large blocks that are easy for toddlers to hold and will surely inspire older artists. Encourage kids to come up with combinations: A blue-and-white blend for drawing the sky, for example, and a mix of reds and oranges for sunsets.

Tools and Materials
Kitchen knife
Old crayons
Mini-cake tins (we used pans with heart- and circle-shaped pockets)

Crayon How-To
1. Parents can use the knife to chop crayons into pea-size pieces, taking care to keep colors separate so kids can combine them as they like.

2. Preheat the oven to 150 degrees while children fill the tin with crayon pieces, arranging them in interesting designs.

3. Bake just until the waxes have melted, 15 to 20 minutes.

4. Remove the shapes after they have cooled. If they stick, place tray in the freezer for an hour, and the crayons will pop out.

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 Too Short, Too Tight, Too Trashy.

You all know this trendy tip mom loves Heidi Klum, and think she looks fantastic in pretty much everything.   As to my surprise when I saw this not so HOT Heidi Klum Look.  

There is nothing worse then when I see a normally fabulous mom looking ridiculous trying to cool in an outfit made for a teenager.  It is so unbecoming and even on a body like Heidi’s it just looks ridiculous.  YIKES!! Too Short, Too Tight, Too Trashy.
Sorry Heidi this look is definitely going on the Trendy Tip Mommy Don’t List…

Please, please… don’t ever let us see you in anything like this again. We said “please!”.

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6 Quick Tips To BURN FAT while you eat!!

POWER of Protein – Immediately everyone thinks STEAK right?  Not so fast – protein is a KEY to your fat burning success but there are so many great ways to get your Protein and that don’t have to come from a cow. Eat FISH!! Chances are you aren’t eating enough of this great source of lean protein. Not only is it a great source of Protein it also has additional benefits like Omega-3 fatty acids.  That’s right these are the fatty acids you are constantly hearing about that have great health benefits.  Don’t forget about Beans and Nuts also a wonderful source of protein and these ingredients can act as a great complement to any salad or veggie blend. Let’s also not forget about all the great veggie patties and soy meats that have made getting protein for non meat eaters easy and tasty.

HEALTHY WHOLE GRAINS – Did you know that Whole Grains can do wonders for stubborn flabby areas around your midsection?  Bye Bye Belly – Hello Lean and Sexy adding Whole Grains can be easy if you follow some of the healthy instructions in The Hungry Girl Cook Book.   One of the easiest ways to get your Whole Grains is a quick and easy bowl of Oatmeal in the morning.  I favor the Kashi GoLean’s Hot Cereal packs in 7 whole grains and a big 5 – 7g fiber! Can you say Nummy.

GRAPEFRUIT - If you’re like me, come mid day the sweet tooth starts to lurk around every corner begging you for something sweet.  Don’t give into the sweet tooth monster, give it a kick with a healthy but tasty Grapefruit.  Full of Vitamin C and powerful antioxidants and it definitely helps to know that it has been shown in studies to help Burn Fat. The theory is that grapefruit helps to lower insulin levels, which keeps you from being hungry all the time! I’m not suggesting a Grapefruit diet but those Ruby Reds are MIGHTY delicious and Perfect for a Sweet tooth Snack Attack! If it’s too sour for you straight, sprinkle it with some no-calorie sweetener like Splenda

P.S. my Hungry Girl Secret is the easy Dannon Fruit Naturals – Red Grapefruit (you can find them in most grocery store refrigerated sections)

GO GO GREEN TEA - Poppy had Spinach – This Hungry Girl has Green tea.  That’s right you here about it EVERYWHERE as the “super food”. Weather its articles about how it has reduced rates of heart disease and cancer or helps with hair loss you can’t help but wonder what the rage is about.  Green tea has been shown to increase metabolism, which is key in our battle with weight loss. I have to admit it isn’t at the top of my must have list but the Hungry Girl secret is Green Tea Crème Swappuccino! Delicious and only 75 calories.

FOODS – With a KICK - I swear with the pregnancy of my second child I became a Spicy Food Fanatic and who knew it was good for me.  I don’t know why but once I had her I couldn’t get enough of the HOT stuff.  Tabasco Sauce, Jalapeno’s anything to add a KICK to my food and I was on board.  Well come to find out that little kick of spice in your food helps to increase your heart rate and a temporary increase in your metabolism, burning fat a little easier even if just for a moment.  A quick hit with cayenne, red pepper flakes, or whatever hot sauce you fancy should do the trick and get your blood pumping. And these spices are practically calorie-free. OH YEAH!!!  

WATER – Drinking your 8 glasses of water a day is key to your Hungry Girl success. Don’t like the taste of water?  With the variety of great flavored waters or sugar free additives on the market, finding a flavor to flatter your taste buds should be easy.  Still not convinced that drinking water is good for you? Keep reading and learn more about the benefits of drinking water:  Water  contains no calories (check Nutritional Info on the flavored bottled water or additives may contain low calorie counts)  Drinking water helps hydrate skin, water is important in maintaining the health of your skin it can assist in a more youthful appearance and improves your skins elasticity. Don’t forget the best benefit of all; drinking water can help boost your energy levels.

Hungry for More?

Check out Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World. The book’s a New York Times Best Seller, and it’s packed with 165 super-easy and delicious recipes, survival guides for eating out, and so much more!

For a daily dose of guilt-free tips, tricks, food finds, recipes and more, visit hungry-girl.com or subscribe to my trendy tips of the week and receive great hints like this and more.

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These are the hottest new trends in fall fashion.  Remember only you can select your favorites fall fashions and make them your own.  Designer labels are great but you can still look like a Trendy Celebrity without spending the major $$$.  See what the celebs are wearing this fall and find like items at a fraction of the cost, that’s how this Trendy MOM does it.

Check out the links there and find what fall fashions work for you, than make them your own.  Remember, Confidence is Key. When you carry your fall fashion with confidence, that’s what matters the most. “If you feel good, you look good!”  

TOP 3 Fall Fashion Trendy Tips

Accessories are the rage this fall – weather it’s Jewelry, a clutch or bag or the perfect pair of shoes you can make your outfit Trendy Chic or ad the right Trendy Twist.  

Say good by 2008 and head into 2009 with a flash back to the 80’s.  We are seeing all sorts of fabulous fashions that we remember from the years past jumping back into trend and into our closets.  Skinny jeans and leggings are all the rage and paired with the perfect platform your sure to catch the eye of the – Who did it best!! Fashion Police.  Don’t worry girls if you don’t have the tall, super model body there is the perfect jean for you as well just do a little hunting here and you’ll find a perfect match. 

 Don’t be afraid of metallic and gold’s all these trendy shades will heat up your wardrobe as we head into the cold weather.  Other great fall shades are chocolate browns, and cherry reds and don’t forget about the trendy plum purples that we are seeing all over the Celebrity Red carpets.  

These Hot Trendy Tips for all the latest in fall fashions and more can be found here at Trendytips.com. 

 Remember….    

• Pick and choose your favorites
• Click on some of our Trendy Tip featured partners for more ideas.
• Create your own celebrity style at a fraction of the cost. What ever outfits you choose carry it with confidence and you are sure to be the Trendy Fashion Leader.

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