The Bendy Necklace Event at Bella's Boutique: Funtastic!

Our Bendy Necklace event last Sunday at Bella's Boutique in Tarrytown, NY was funtastic. Where you there? If not, you've got to come to our next event.

You can never run out of ways to wear the Bendy. Our model Sam loved showing off the many styles that I created. We had a blast and enjoyed working with the lovely ladies at Bella's.

Here are a few looks that I created. This will give you some new ideas on how you can wear the Bendy Necklace. With this one necklace, you can create so many looks. It's that one jewelry item that you'll want to have during the holiday season. So go ahead and have Fun with Fashion!



(Wear the Bendy as a rope jewel necklace and a belt. I designed the ring fasteners as shown on the belt to coordinate with the Bendy's and make styling more flexible.)



(The Bendable Twistable Snake Necklace can truly be a work of art and you will look stunning wearing it. Featured is the thick Bendy in a simplistic coil style.)

(Have you ever tried wearing the Bendy with your scarf? It's amazing at how many ways you can wear one necklace. You've got to try it!)

(Here's a little trick that you can do to dress up your holiday table. With the Bendy Necklace, the possibilities are endless!)


You can buy the Bendy Necklace on my online store at http://www.newyorkaccents.com/shop.html Bendable Snake Necklace



-Have Fun with Fashion and a Healthy Life!

You'll Be the Only One to Rock this African Bangle

This African bangle is absolutely one-of-a-kind. It's made of horn and is truly a collaboration in artistic styles. I gave it the contemporary twist by adding Swarovski crystals and a beautiful stone to this bangle. Sorry can't remember the name of the stone. The bangle actually has 3 of these stones with crystals.

It's very earthy, organic and substantial.

Here's the link to my online boutique where you can see more details about this one-of-a-kind African bangle: http://www.newyorkaccents.com/falwhieaba12-7.html





-Have Fun with Fashion and A Healthy Life!

Bendable, Twistable, Flexible Snake Necklace Event that You Don't Want to Miss

Save this date! December 8th for a fun-filled Bendable Necklace event. I've teamed up with the owner of the famous Bella's Boutique in Tarrytown, NY (Westchester) to host an AMAZING event.

You'll have Fun with Fashion as you discover 20 ways that you can wear the fabulous, Bendable, Twistable, Flexible Snake Necklace.

If you love fashion, then you must come to this FREE event!

Click this link to RSVP today. Space is limited!
https://www.eventbrite.com/event/9204501913

Click this link now to RSVP. You don't want to miss this event!
https://www.eventbrite.com/event/9204501913


-Have Fun with Fashion and A Healthy Life!

Tarrytown Lakes Trail–Enjoying Fall

Hey! Sharing this beautiful scene with you that I took last Sunday while enjoying a light walk in Tarrytown which is in Westchester, NY. This part of the Tarrytown lake trail is 1 mile each way so I did an easy 2 mile walk enjoying nature.

Fall is such a great time to be outdoors enjoying the change of color of leaves. I hope that you're getting your dose of nature's beauty!

-Have Fun with Fashion and A Healthy Life!

Try These African Fashion Accessories for Your Contemporary Lifestyle

African fashion accessories like the featured straw bag and bangle are truly unique. They make great statement pieces for all seasons.

Just in case you've missed earlier posts, I personally adorn the bangles with a unique Swarovski crystal design. So go ahead, Have Fun with Fashion!



Here are the links to my store for each featured accessory:

Bendy Necklace worn as bracelet:
http://www.newyorkaccents.com/spsnanec06-2.html

Here's a variation of the bag and bangle in the video:
http://www.newyorkaccents.com/africanstrawbag+bangles

///bendy necklace bracelet, straw bag + bangle




-Have Fun with Fashion and a Healthy Life!

Feel Good! Eco-Friendly Jute Market Tote

I designed the graphic for this eco-friendly market tote bag while doing the Master Cleanse a few years ago. It's amazing how inspiration can come if you're open to receive it. I was inspired to bridge fashion, health and wellness thus the theme of this blog.

This bag is made of jute with a cotton rope handle. It's great to take to the market for light weight items, take your lunch to work in and to wear as an everyday casual tote.

Get your eco-friendly market tote bag today!
Visit my online boutique by clicking this link----> newyorkaccents.com




-Have Fun with Fashion and a Healthy Life!

Biodynamic Greens---Super Tasty Kale!

Today for the 1st time I bought kale from a bioydnamic farmer---Cowberry Crossing Farm and had no expectations on taste. I normally buy chicken and meat from them but for whatever reason, I had not thought of buying veggies from them.

Biodynamic food is absolutely the best in my opinion. With a focus on harmony throughout the farm and mineral rich soil, this farming practice is beyond regular organic practices.

All that I can say is OMG!!! I've never tasted kale this good. My BF says it was clean, sweet and rich. Not bitter at all. Now, I know that there are different varieties of kale but I've had this long flat kind before from other non-biodynamic farmers and of course, the regular USDA organic from the grocery store and seriously, non can compare.

Since I still have a lot left, I'm hoping that keeping them in spring water will help to keep them fresh until me and BF can consume it all. There's no way that I'm letting this go to waste. Not a chance!

Now I see why children don't like greens. If they're from a can, or from a farmer who's goal is not to farm with mineral rich soil then this could be a major factor. They simply don't taste good. No matter how they're seasoned.

If you're in the Hudson Valley in NY definitely check out Cowberry Crossing Farm. They're food is the BEST! FYI-I did a post about their farm last year, Buy Healthy Food & Shop with Confidence. Check them out. Their beef is AMAZING!

If you're not in the Hudson Valley area, definitely check out your local farmer's market and see if any of the farmers practice biodynamic farming.

-Have Fun with Fashion and a Healthy Life!

Feel Good After Eating Nuts & Seeds–Reduce Phytic Acid

Ever experience bloating or other issues after consuming nuts, seeds, beans, legumes, grains? If the bulk of your diet consists of much of the above then you may want to consider soaking these foods before consuming.

Why soak? These foods contain high levels phytic acid which interferes with our bodies ability to digest & absorb the nutrients & minerals in these foods. This extra step is actually a small effort that can make a BIG difference in how you feel after consuming these foods. You want to be able to enjoy your food without feeling bad afterwards, right?
I know about this stomach bloating issue very well. I used to eat a ton of raw nuts and seeds when I was on the raw vegan diet. I knew about the benefits of soaking but for some reason it just didn't sink in back then. After consuming them just like clock work, I would get a bloated stomach.

These days, within the last 2 years, I'm totally out of that lazy spell that I had in regards to food preparation for maximum benefit. My personal results are proof that taking a little bit of prep work before consumption is worth it. Also, every time that I see the gunky residue from the soaked nuts, reminds me that I should never eat them raw.

These jars of raw almonds were soaked for 24 hours in spring water. The jar on the left was rinsed 4 times. The other jar had not been rinsed yet.

What became of those almonds that I soaked? Pan roasted almonds and homemade almond butter. D-e-l-i-s-h!

There's just no comparison to the ease of digestion and the taste of soaked nuts with further roasting in a saturated fat. My choice of fat for the almonds was lard which further helps with digestion. I'm talking un-rendered lard that was bought from the farmer's market and rendered at home.

So go ahead, try this small step. I'm curious to know if you feel a difference.

Want more detailed info about phytic acid? Here's another post that I did with more details: http://funwithfashion-healthylife.blogspot.com/2013/06/could-phytic-acid-be-cause-of-stomach.html#.UlNft80_fMc

-Have Fun with Fashion and a Healthy Life!

How Many Ways Can You Wear The Bendy Necklace?

Are you having Fun with Fashion? The Bendy Necklace is a sure way to add a statement piece to you jewelry collection. Here it's shown in gold in the thick 8mm width. You'll love it because it's twistable and flexible. You'll never run out of ideas on how to wear the Bendy.

I feature a variety of Bendy Necklaces on my website http://www.neyworkaccents.com

Come and take a visit! You'll be surprised at how many ways that you can wear the Bendy!

-Have Fun with Fashion and a Healthy Life!

This Creative Purse Hook will have You Hooked

Here's to having fun with fashion!

Primarily, since I've started this blog in 2012 my posts have been about health and nutrition. The basis is to promote the idea of feeling good and looking good from the inside out. We've covered some good topics here that can possibly help you on your health journey. Now it's time to have more Fun with Fashion!

You'll now have the opportunity to see some of the amazing and unique items that I feature on my online fashion accessories site: newyorkaccents.com. Some of the fashion accessories on my online store, I design and some I do not. I love offering a variety.

Let's start with this purse hook from Fumi! This purse hook/bracelet is an item that I fell in love with. I was at a trade show and came across these purse hooks. I think it's a super cool idea that protects your bag from floor germs. It's a great item to bring with you while you're traveling. Going out to a restaurant or bar? ...Yikes! Don't put your gorgeous bag on the floor. Use this purse hook instead! I feature this purse hook in different styles so definitely check them out here (3-in-1 purse hook) on my site and see more styles.

How many ways can you wear this purse hook?

You can purchase this purse hook today at: newyorkaccents.com

-Have Fun with Fashion and a Healthy Life!

Union Square Market --NYC: Amazing Lemon Basil

Have you ever smelled lemon basil? Join me as I stroll through the world famous Union Square Market in NYC. I stumble upon Ryder farm and was immediately taken away by their organic lemon basil. If you're local to their farm or to Union Square Market in NYC, you've got to check them out.

Their lemon basil's aroma is heavenly...nature's perfect organic perfume.




-Have Fun with Fashion and a Healthy Life!

Seed Milk: Living Food for Health & Beauty

What makes this a living food?

It's enzyme rich due to soaking seeds overnight which activates the enzymes.

Enzymes are our life force.

This drink does more than make you healthy. I've personally noticed when I drink this regularly, my facial skin becomes super soft and little brown spots disappear. This could be the next big beauty secret!

I learned about seed milk from Carol Wachniak. Her article, "Jump Start" states: "living food increase the absorption of nutrients and increase the release of toxins from the cells."

http://seedmilkcom.wordpress.com/2011/10/17/jump-start-cellular-health-heavens-smoothie-seed-milk/

What living foods do you eat for health and beauty?

-Have Fun with Fashion and a Healthy Life!

Bendable, Twistable, Flexible Snake Necklace in Westchester, NY

Wooo Hooooo! Bella's Boutique Tarrytown is carrying my line of the Bendy Necklaces! So if you're in Westchester, NY and you're looking to have FUN with Fashion, visit Bella's at 35 N Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591.

These necklaces can be twisted in so many ways ...even can be worn as a bracelet.

...for those who don't know, my nickname is the "Bendy Necklace Lady." I've been featuring the Bendy's for a few years now. There's always new colors and new accessories for the Bendy's.

Visit Bella's for the Bendy's!

-Have Fun with Fashion and a Healthy Life!

Forever Beautiful: September 14th Event is Cancelled

Even though this event is now cancelled, please take a moment to visit Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center's website. They were going to be the recipient of our charitable fashion show.

You can show your support for sustainable farming and sustainable living by making a donation directly through their website at http://www.hilltophanoverfarm.org/ (see the orange donation button in the top right menu bar on their site).

Thank you!

A Day at the Farmer's Market---Tarrytown, NY

I enjoyed having "Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful" featured at the Tarrytown farmer's market today. It was a great way to meet neighbors that I would never had met. I also met a few tourists out enjoying the day.

The weather was nice, the musician was really good and the crowd was truly beautiful.

Today's event reminded me of the importance of being social offline. I appreciate the online social networks but meeting you in person is 1,000 times better.

Thank you Down to Earth Markets for a wonderful day!

(today's market theme)

(fruit for paper weight)

See you all in 2 weeks! ===> Click here to get your ticket to Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful, Fashion, Wellness and Beauty event.

Natural Lipstick for Luscious Lips!

I'm a big fan of Ecco Bella lipstick because there's no chemicals in it. Our body absorbs what we put on it so do we really want to use cosmetics with known chemicals on our precious face?

There are safer options!

In this video, Anna Cangiano owner of Au Naturel Health and Beauty in Tarrytown, NY gives us a tour of the Ecco Bella makeup collection.

My tip for buying cosmetics:

Even within an "all natural" brand it's wise to check out the ingredients list on each product to make sure it's A-OK!

Have you tried natural make up? If so what's your fav brand?

Fashion, Beauty and Health go Hand in Hand!

Bell Peppers for Beautiful Skin?

Today's market find was an array of bell peppers. I had never seen purple or black bell peppers before.

Bell peppers are high in vitamin C. According to WHFoods.com, bell peppers are the second highest food with vitamin C behind papaya.

Regarding beauty, having vitamin C in your diet is great for facial skin elasticity.

According to Naturalnews.com:

"Collagen and elastin are the two main reasons our skin remains smooth and resilient in our youth. Elasticity provides the ability to "bounce back" after repeated movements. Years of facial expressions, exposure to excessive UV light and other damaging dietary or environmental factors really start to show when this elasticity is compromised."

Normally when I think of vitamin C, I think of oranges but it looks like bell peppers surpass oranges with the amount of vitamin C present.

To get the most nutrients from bell peppers, WHFoods.com suggest to saute lightly and to not over cook.

Did you know that bell peppers are higher in vitamin C than oranges?

References:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=109

http://www.naturalnews.com/033710_vitamin_C_cancer_prevention.html

Beef is Healthy! – Grass Fed Beef Benefits

Want to know the scoop about buying high quality grass fed beef and fresh eggs? Today I met with Natalie from Brookside farm located in Gardiner, NY.

She defined the phrase "grass fed" meat, she described the benefit of consuming animal fat and of eating pasture raised chicken and eggs.

It's so refreshing to know that quality food choices are available.

..."He that seeks shall find."





------------------------------ ***Come and celebrate feeling good and looking good from the inside out at our 1st "Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful event". Click here to read more details: Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful.

Tickets are now available but don't wait too late!!!!

***Click here to see flyer and get your ticket today:
Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful

Fresh Nutrient Dense Food for a Healthier Body!

Are there more nutrients in food grown in a rich soil? Should one even be concerned about this?

Last Saturday's visit to the farmer's market was a success. I met a representative at Gaia's Breath Farm who does biodynamic farming. The whole chicken that you see pictured here is from their farm. Biodynamic farming incorporates healthy soil practices and maintaining unison between the land and the animals.

There is a definite difference in taste from biodynamic farmed food versus regular organic and grass fed meat. It's very rich and heavenly. My guess is that if the soil is prepared to be nutrient dense then the harvested food will be as well. I can see how this can help improve one's health.

If you're looking to go BEYOND organic, try food from a biodynamic farm. You might be surprised at how tasty it is.

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Fashion, Health & Beauty Go Hand in Hand, don't you agree?
Come and celebrate feeling good and looking good from the inside out at our 1st "Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful event".

Tickets are now available but don't wait too late!!!!
***Click here to get your ticket today: Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful

Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful: Fashion, Health, Beauty Event

Fashion, Beauty and Health really do go hand in hand! I'm very pleased to announce that tickets are now available for our charitable fashion, health and beauty event!

Click here to get your ticket right away!http://beforeverbeautiful-eorg.eventbrite.com/
Why is this event charitable? Because a portion of ticket sales will go to Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center.

Why Hilltop Hanover? They practice sustainable farming and are local in Westchester, NY. They are a working farm with their own farm store selling their produce. They offer educational classes for children and adults.

Sustainable practices makes our world cleaner and brighter!

Hilltop Hanover is a perfect candidate because they care about their community and they share their knowledge with others.

Here's the link to purchase your ticket. Secure your ticket today before all seats are taken! You know how fashion shows go!!!

http://beforeverbeautiful-eorg.eventbrite.com/
I hope to see you at our event in September!

-Kali


Click here to see the event flyer: Be Empowered! Be Forever Beautiful