Saturdays At Shop This: Let's Hear It For The Girls

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Happy weekend! Tomorrow we celebrate women on International Women's Day. Don't you think we should do that every day? Something we can all do today is to patronize female-founded businesses. Follow these links to some of my favorite women in business and the products they sell.

   
Diane Von Furstenberg is someone I have always admired. She has accomplished so many great things. I love how she gives back and empowers other women to be "in charge." If you enjoy her styles, like I do,  shop her website this weekend and save 20% on full priced styles with 
Code: INCHARGE.
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Lauren Santo Domingo: Co Founder of Moda Operandi. She is one of the most authoritative figures on New York’s fashion circuit. I happen to think that Moda Operandi is THE premier destination for luxury fashion. I ordered holiday gifts from there last year. I was impressed with the customer service and presentation of my gifts. You owe yourself some window shopping there!
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Emily Weiss is the founder and CEO of the cosmetics company Glossier and the blog Into the Gloss. Her makeup line is the definition of
 no-makeup makeup. If you are a minimalist when it comes to beauty and skincare, I urge you to take a look at her line. I love the packaging.  It's very "cool girl."
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Amrita Singh: I have long been a fan of her fashion jewelry. Founded in 2003, Amrita created her jewelry for girls and women who love a good statement piece and want to play with trends—without breaking the bank! This weekend you can shop her Modern Pearl collection. It's faux but fabulous and on sale!
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Spanx: "It all started with a pair of pantyhose, some scissors, and a bright idea." In March of 2012, Founder Sara Blakely, was named the world's youngest, self-made female billionaire by Forbes Magazine and one of TIME's 100 most influential people.  If you have not tried her shapewear,  I would start with the 
Bra-llelujah! It's super comfy.
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Anine Bing: Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Anine Bing, thoughtfully curates each piece in her "see now, buy now" monthly collections where she marries edgy and feminine in a soft meets hard design approach. I happen to love her elevated essentials. As an example, her Arrow Shirt in zebra silk represents her soft side. And on the opposite spectrum, the Liza Croco Jacket is the hard design. It's my favorite piece of the collection. Loving that high shine!
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Goop: I so admire Gwyneth Paltrow. It seems that she and I are interested in the same things ~ good quality, well made fashion, beauty products without toxins, and keeping an open mind about almost everything.  I always learn something when I visit her website. I especially love the podcasts.
And the weekly articles vary from 8 Ways To Reduce Anxiety to Clean Beauty & Why It is Important. Grab a glass of wine and click on over to be inspired about life. 

 

 You go, Girls! Just be you, and always dance like no one is watching. 

XOXOX
Deb
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11 Recipes To Boost Your Immune System

I write this post today for all of those suffering from the Coronavirus, influenza, or just aren't feeling well. Miss Shop This is in NYC with a fever, and feeling terrible. Yes, I am concerned. She rides the subway daily. The mom in me, wants to be with her, and cook some chicken soup. I believe that food is the best way to stay healthy and treat disease.  These recipes can do both.
Be well!

Immune Boosting Citrus Smoothie
Most of us know the powers of Vitamin C. I have doubled up on mine recently. This stunning smoothie is not only pretty, but it is filled with so many "good for you" ingredients like, turmeric, lemon, beets, cayenne pepper
 (yes!) and berries.
Half Baked Harvest

Soothing Ginger Lemon Tea
A must make for me, when not feeling well. It is soothing for both the tummy and the throat. I would add that the recipe calls for green tea, which is so good for inflammation ( the root of all evil. )  But it also calls for Splenda sweetener, which features sucralose, and that couldn't be worse for our bodies. Please use pure Stevia or organic honey instead.
Eating Well

Detox Chicken Soup
This soup features loads of veggies along with ginger to help kick your immune system up a notch.  It's a good choice when you are not feeling well. Also if you have gone through chemotherapy, or had a course of antibiotics, this soup is a must!
A Spicy Perspective

Turmeric Pumpkin Soup with Coconut and Lime'
A recipe that is both wholesome and aromatic! Not to mention how good it looks. Most importantly it is good for you. Go ahead, make a big pot of it. It freezes well, but add the coconut milk 
after defrosting.
Home Spun Capers

Citrus Salmon & Black Rice Bowl
I had my first "bowl" of anything last month.  It was good, but certainly not this pretty. The salmon recipe is immune boosting thanks to the citrus. It also will boost your mood boost thanks to the healthy  fat in the salmon. The black rice and fresh greens are high in fiber and antioxidants. What a 
winning recipe!
Tuta La Vita

Foil-Baked Cod With Oranges, Scallions, and Ginger
Oranges provide the vitamin C, scallions provide the flavor, and the cod provides the protein. It’s a triple threat against the flu season. Ginger helps to decrease inflammation, alleviating discomfort if you’re already sick.
The Daily Meal

Antioxidant Ice Cubes
Drinking water is a must when ill, and actually it is important every day. But these genius ice cubes make water even better for you, and they look lovely, too.
The Healthy Haven

Beet Ginger & Lime Soup
Who knew that eating to get and stay well could look so delicious? This recipe is perfect for right now with all of viruses out there. It features a generous amount of ginger and garlic. Two essential ingredients for fighting any virus.
Tuta La Vita

Chicken, Lemon, and Rice Soup
A cup of comfort. I have never used dill in my soup. But we all should:  "It is a good source of fiber, folate (important for cell division and production of DNA), calcium for healthy bones, riboflavin for cell function and development, manganese, and iron." Hello healthy! The lemons, well, the more the better. Bring on the vitamin C.  
Heather Christo

Never Get Sick Split Pea Soup
"Some of the key ingredients are turmeric (which exhibits anti-viral activity against a wide range of viruses, including influenza, and is a powerful anti-inflammatory), ginger (another anti-inflammatory and an immune-booster) and split peas (which contain all nine essential amino acids, making them an excellent source of protein, which our bodies need to build and repair cells).”
Food52

Healthy Oatmeal No Bake Salted Dark Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
 Sometimes we just need a treat, even when we sick.  Oatmeal is loaded with zinc. Studies have shown that zinc is very effective in shortening the length of a cold when taken on he first days of symptoms. 1/2 a cup of oatmeal provides 1.6 mg of the mineral zinc. These beautiful bars have no refined sugar, just dates. And to top it all off. They are no bake. The perfect
 fun flu food!
Half Baked Harvest

Ayurvedic Digestion Cider
This is a spicy sweet cup of anti-inflammation. It will help to clear your congestion, support your circulation, and aids in digestion.
Vogue

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