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Sure, you’ve heard about anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa… but how much do you really know about these conditions? Take this quiz and find the truth behind the misconceptions! (Answers can be found by visiting Angelique at Breaking the Mirror, a sister b5 media site devoted to talking about all aspects of eating disorders):

1. Anorexics and bulimics are pretty easy to spot because they’re so skinny. True or False?

2. Anorexia and bulimia usually end on their own after a girl is out of her teens or early 20s. True or False?

3. Anorexia and bulimia are women’s diseases. True or False?

4. Anorexia has only been around a short time. True or False?

5. Anorexia and bulimia are primarily found in American teens. True or False?

6. Bulimia means throwing up after eating food. True or False?

7. You can’t be both anorexic and bulimic. True or False?

8. Anorexics and bulimics just need to eat to overcome their conditions. True or False?

9. Inpatient treatment is the only way to treat anorexia and bulimia. True or False?

10. Anorexics and bulimics cannot become pregnant. True or False?

Remember, visit Breaking the Mirror for full answers to these questions along with detailed explanations. Share this with a sister, a friend, or anyone at all. And if you or someone you know is struggling with an Eating Disorder, please seek help from a trusted source.

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Shoes by American Eagle for Payless

Are these not the cutest shoes evah? And guess what? They’re only $11.99 at Payless right now!

Yep, Payless is having one dandy of a sale on athletic shoes, slashing prices by as much at 40%. Looks like now’s the perfect time to snag some new kicks to jump start your work-out resolution.

In addition to tennies, you can also find clearance prices of up to 70% off on other styles, too. And if you simply can’t wait to feed into your current case of Spring Fever, you can have a look at the early round of spring styles as well.

Looks like fun. Happy Shopping and Happy Dreaming!

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Here were a couple of CG’s choices, but feel free to add your own (with links to pix, if you dig).

OC Cutie, Adam Brody

Mega-sexy LA Sportsperson of the Year, David Beckham

Uber-Charmer, Usher

Me? I know it’s an odd choice because he’s not a traditional heartthrob, but there is just something so innocently hot about Entourage’s Adrian Grenier. I swear I’d eat a entire can of lima beans for a date with that guy. Rowr!

Your turn. Who’s your dream lovah? Enquiring minds want to know!

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As we get ready to blow out the candles on 2007, I just wanted to say “THANKS!” to all of you for a great year! It’s been a ton of fun and we’ve really grown as a community. I look forward to much, much more of that in 2008.

In the next year (snxzzz! That’s tomorrow!) you can look forward to more news you can use, more of the goods on your favorite celebs, more contests, more fashion, more beauty, more fun! And I can’t wait.

Thanks for a great year. I truly hope it was one of your best!!

Luv U Guys,
Liberty

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I’m baaaaaack!

Hey guys! Hope you all had a great Christmas or whatever holiday it is that you celebrate! Hope you had fun and that Santa brought you everything you were hoping for!

After days full of holiday gatherings and a good old fashioned case of the gastrointestinal yuks (aka “The Pukes”) I am back in working order and am ready to round out the year with some pretty cool stuff. Today I’ll be featuring some of the best After-Christmas Sales out there so you can scarf up anything that somehow didn’t make it under your tree (or maybe exchange that oh-so-hot pair of overalls from Grandma!) Have fun with the sales and let me know if you score something totally fab!

Thanks for hanging in there through this busy time. I am soooo looking forward to a fun end of 2007 and an even better 2008!

Luv,
Liberty

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Yesterday, Santa went shopping at Old Navy. And Santa scored!

Okay, okay. So Santa, in this case, is moi. And the receiver of Santa’s score? Also moi.

See, I decided to reward my fabulous self with a Christmas present to…myself this year. You don’t fault me, do you? Plus, I simply couldn’t help it. I’d have been foolish to pass this up. The deals in the stores right now are wicked-crazy good. This sweater, normally $34.50, was only $20! See, I practically had to buy it (I got it in a khaki color, though).

Of course, one can’t score a new V-neck and not have anything appropriate to put under it. So, off to Aeropostale I went. My score there?

This basic cami in “Pool”, at HALF OFF! Yep, that’s only $8.25! Woo! Aren’t the colors awesome together? The cool blue against the earthy brown? I cannot even wait to put away my red and green so I can rock these new acquisitions with some great jeans and my kick-butt brown boots.

So to recap…Awesome sweater, awesome cami, under $30! Thanks, Santa. Merry Christmas to me!

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This year, I scored this cutie from Target. I love that it is very fashionable and not as obnoxiously blatant as my blinking Christmas light necklace (which I rarely wear, thank you very much). This tee was only $7 and was part of a fairly decent collection of both long and short sleeve styles this season. Fun!

I also found these others online, and am praying my Old Navy has this one in stock:

And Cafe Press made this one just for you…just in case you’ve been a little naughty.

So how about you? Do you love holiday tees? Or do you loathe them? Do you secretly wish you could sport one each day from now until Christmas? Or do you wish they would all disappear into a snowdrift never to be seen or worn again? Let me know.

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I once heard that Courteney Cox uses disposable toilet liners from public restrooms to blot the oil from her face in a pinch. Clever? Totally. Disgusting? Uh…just a smidge.

Until recently, blotting that extra shine from my face was always done with powder. Usually, this occurred two or three times a day. But when you think about it, adding more gunk on top of gunk can’t be a good thing. So imagine my delight when I had the chance to try the Clean & Clear Morning Burst Oil Absorbing Sheets.

I had heard of such things before, these oil-absorbing doo-dads, but I always assumed they were little pieces of toilet liners ripped up and packaged all pretty to suck up the disposable income of all the shiny, happy chicklets of the world. But, seeing as how I am now a bit obsessed with Clean & Clear products, I gave them a shot.

And OMG! I am soooo glad I did. Here’s why:

• First off, these are not toilet liners at all. They look like little pieces of those cheap, plastic table cloths. They are packaged in a small, thin box about the size of a compact (only skinnier) and easily tuck away wherever you need them.
• Because of the “Morning Burst” scent, they deliver an instant pick-me-up. The smell is fresh while you’re using it, but does not leave a lasting or overpowering scent on your face.
• Even when I’m in a hurry and swipe, rather than blot, my makeup still stays in place while the shine disappears. And they don’t leave powder or any other pore-clogging substances behind. Horray!
• They’re gentle enough to use on and around your nose and other susceptible areas.
• They’re inexpensive and totally worth the $5 bucks or so that they’ll cost you.

I highly, HIGHLY recommend these little gems. I truly believe my face has cleared up all the more since I’m not layering powder over the oil that was already in place a few times a day. You can find them at most major retailers (Target, WalMart) and at Drugstore.com.

A word of warning, though. If you’re the curious type and plan to inspect the sheet after you wipe, be prepared. You will cringe at the amount of shine these babies pick up. It’s completely gross to see, but just think: that could’ve been on your face! Gah!

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I love November. The fun, excitement, and anticipation of the holidays are within our grasp. There’s turkey, desserts, carols…and presents!

But with all this family togetherness looming ahead, the last thing we want is bumpy skin, right? So this is the perfect time to launch a contest with a killer prize – one that can help you look and feel your best in a very short time.

Here’s the fabulous schwag:

According to CleanandClear.com,

• 100% of users had clearer skin after ONE DAY, including improvements in size, redness, elevation, and number of pimples.
• When used as directed, this kit was shown to work faster, stronger and better than Proactiv Solution.

Hmmm…Sounds pretty good to me. Now here’s the scoop. All you have to do to try and get your perfectly-manicured mitts on this prize is to leave me a comment, telling me why YOU deserve to win this kit.

Do you volunteer at so many soup kitchens during the holidays, the grease and steam get to your skin? Do you race around on Christmas Eve morning, shopping yourself into a stupor, all the while stressing your skin right into a pizza-looking mess? Have you had embarrassing acne problems for ages and just want a fix, already? Whatever your reason, leave it here in the comments section. No need to leave your name, just remember who you signed in as in case you’re drawn as the winner.

Each comment will count as one entry. One comment is allowed per person, except on Do-it-Again Day, where I’ll allow you to leave a second comment to increase your chances of winning.

Easy huh? Tell your friends, family, classmates, whoever. The winner will be drawn randomly Thursday, November 15 and announced on Friday the 16th right here on the blog. Good luck! And get ready for beautiful skin – just in time for the holidays!

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Exactly as is, this outfit is perfect for any day. But switch up the tee for a sleek metallic cami and slip on a black skirt in place of the jeans and bam – instant chic!

So here’s the recipe:

Start with this:

And add these:

+ + + = Oh, baby!

Well, whaddya think? You like? Have fun with it. Make it your own. Enjoy it. You’re gonna look great.

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