Thursday, January 28, 2010

FOOD LABEL MYTHS

What do your food labels really mean? 'Free-range,' 'natural,' 'non-toxic,' and other myths

For someone who's major in college included Marketing, I am disgusted by the marketing health schemes that are going on in food stores across the country. Why don't we just help each other instead of trying to scheme people into eating foods that we want to gain a profit from? I understand trying to make sales, but why can't we focus on the actual benefits of the product instead of trying to make them seem better than they are by using confusing words?

You'll see me post this time and time again: The best choice is always real food that is USDA organic. Knowing that it's free of most preservatives, pesticides, hormones, artificial flavorings, and added sugar and salt will make you feel and look your best.

Click on the link above for a great article on de-coding the "Organic" and "Reduced Fat" labels.

Monday, January 25, 2010

SPANX is no longer just an undergarment brand!

Slaves to Fashion Fashion: glamour.com


This might be the most exciting news ever! While there may be a few months before bathing suit season, it'll be here before we know it.
Ladies, Spanx is launching a swimwear, and the styles are super stylish! Some actually remind me of Herve Leger designs. While the prices are a bit steep for most these days, if you decide to buy one, just remember that you'll feel fabulous and you really only need one.


Do you plan on buying the bathing suits?

Sunday, January 24, 2010

YAY FOR SAG AWARD FASHIONS!

Anybody watch the awards last night? It doesn't matter as long as you checked out the fierce fashion!!! 


Drew, Drew Drew...You've been on my "Best Dressed List" for months now, and you're still on! The color, the detail...beautiful! I would've preferred a different hairstyle and some more dramatic makeup, but the focus on the dress instead of adding on accessories was a great styling choice:
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/photos/sag-awards-2010231/6494


Diane Kruger was glamorous, beautiful and unique with her long, off-the-shoulder, tangerine-colored dress, sleek hair and red lipstick:
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/photos/sag-awards-2010231/6488


This is a good example of dressing for your body type. While Sandra Bullock doesn't always choose the best dresses for her body at awards shows, she definitely did this time! The bright blue drew attention to her top, while the fitted black bottom looked amazing. I love when people surprise us in a good way!
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/photos/sag-awards-2010231/6499


Do we like? Kate Hudson wore white, once again, and while she looked much more stylish and "for her personality" than she did at last week's Golden Globes Awards, do we think the dresses mean more? Recent breakup...white at both awards shows right after, even during the winter season? I hope she is dealing with her breakup in healthy ways and am wishing her my best:
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/photos/sag-awards-2010231/6496



To see my favs from last week's awards, check them out here!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

FIRST POST!

Hello to all of my clients, friends, family and those of you I have yet to meet!
I am so excited to write my first blog post! The A+ Plan blog will soon be filled with modified recipes, inspiring quotes, thoughts about life, and fashion ideas, critiques, and many "LOVE!" exclamations.


Peace, love, happiness to all,
Amanda Winters
FOUNDER and CEO of the A+ Plan
Nutrition and Style Consultant