feed your skin

want healthy, glowing skin? june's issue of elle magazine listed foods that let you "eat your way to healthy skin."

here's the list:

1. berries-

• contain: antioxidants
• benefit: antioxidants can protect your skin cells from oxidative damage caused by environmental toxins.
• examples: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries

2. salmon-

• contain: omega-3 fatty acids
• benefit: fatty acids in order to stay plump and youthful-looking

3. sunflower seeds-

• contain: vitamin E
• benefit: vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that can protect the skin from sun damage, decelerate the aging process, and diminish the appearance of wrinkles and acne scars

4. whole grains-

• contain: zinc and selenium
• benefit: zinc and selenium are two powerhouse minerals that guard skin from damage and maintain collagen fibers. As anti-inflammatory agents, zinc and selenium can also help quell acne flare-ups
• examples: breads, cereals like bran flakes, etc

5. citrus fruits-

• contain: vitamin C
• benefit: vitamin C helps build collagen. citrus fruits also help with upholding skin firmness and elasticity
• foods: grapefruit, oranges, kiwi and red peppers

6. spinach-

• contain: zinc, selenium, and vitamins C and E. it's also a good source of vitamin A
• benefit: vitamin A signals the production of new skin cells

source: elle magazine (link)

.dreamworld.

dodgers v. yankees

so, i kindda forgot my regular camera and was stuck using my cell phone camera :(

oh well... anyway, i have to admit that i was quite impressed with the number of yankee fans that showed up! they obviously didn't outnumber dodger fans... but it was definitely a good game ;)

pre-game

post-game: enjoying LA's skyline.

btw, LA won: 9-4.

.recessionista.

Budget Pig, originally uploaded by weddingssc1.

Entry: recessionista

Part of Speech: noun

Definition:

1) A person who is able to stick to a tight budget while still managing

to dress stylishly (urbandictionary.com). 2) Recessionista is a blend of the words

'Fashionista' and 'recession' that describes a person who strives to remain

fashionable on a minimal budget (dictionary.com).

one thing you may or may not know about me is that i've trained myself to live on a budget! this means that i'm always on the hunt for money saving deals! at this point in my life i've purchased my first home, i'm planning for a wedding, AND i'm getting ready to apply to grad school! home + wedding + grad school = being broke... or does it?

well, if my frugal college days taught me nothing else, I've learned that living on a budget does not mean sacrificing fun... or hygiene... or food!! so, in my quest for fun [budget friendly] activities, i've come across some pretty cool sites that might be of interest to someone else!

1) groupon.com- click here

• this site offers awesome discounts on everything from leisure activities to restaurants and spa treatments. it basically operates by providing one group coupon (get it, "groupon") per day to specific locations (make sure you change the "area" setting to view deals in your area!).

2) slickdeals.net- click here

• i looove this site!! bascially, slickdeal users use an online forum to post any deal they come across (whether it's online or in-store). deals include electronics, magazines, restaurants, travel, apparel, etc! an added bonus is that all black friday deals are posted online for you're connivence about a week before black friday, which always you to strategize accordingly! one small example of something i've purchased as a result of slickdeals.net is a year long subscription to one my favorite magazines for $1.99! and, yes, i have been receiving my magazines! how great is that :) anyway, it's definitely something to check out!

3) hautelook.com- click here

• hauteLook is a members-only site that offers private, limited-time sales on name brand items. keep in mind that you do have to register, but registration is free and there is absolutely zero obligation to purchase anything! sales include merchandise for men, women, kids, home and beauty (items are generally up to 75% off retail prices). i will say that this is not my FAVORITE site (only because i don't always find items that i personally need or want). however, when i do find deals, they're DEALS! anyway, i definitely think it's worth checking out :) plus, it's free so you have nothing to lose!

well, that's it for now. i'll post more sites later, but these should be enough to keep you addicted for a while!!

happy shopping [on a budget]!!

eva...

...graces w magazine :)

images from wmagazine.com [click here]