Two brand new studies find green tea may be just what you need this holiday season!By Colette BouchezAre you getting crazed just thinking about the upcoming holiday season? If so, listen up: Two studies just published report new benefits of green tea - and these can make a big difference in your health - and your attitude - in the upcoming holiday season!In fact, if you're a smoker – or regularly exposed to second-hand smoke during that round of holiday parties - this one is for you: A stud... Read Full Story

By CountryDutchess.com Have you noticed that when it comes to beauty products, now-a-days you can pretty much buy anything on line? It's true! What's more you can also net yourself some substantial savings in the process.Indeed, from product manufacturer sites offering coupons and rebates to beauty supply discount houses that offer huge cuts on name brands, you can save a ton-o-bucks on both skin care and make up alike.BUT … ( and you knew that was coming! ) if you don't play your beauty ca... Read Full Story

Attention Red Dress Fashionistas: Show the world why a woman's heart should never be broken with a new contest designed to bring out your inner fashionista while raising a ton of money & awareness for women & heart disease! By Colette BouchezA woman’s heart should never be broken … but sometimes, it just is.No, the villain isn’t that philandering boyfriend or nasty ex-husband. It’s heart disease - the number one threat to a woman’s heart, and her life.In fact while heart disease used... Read Full Story

By CountryDutchessA rose by any other name is still a rose. A bargain, however, isn't always what it seems!And that can definitely be the case when it comes to buying mineral makeup! Indeed, the sudden popularity of this natural beauty chic has, unfortunately, given way to lots of imitators, at least some of whom are using the term "mineral" a little loosely. In fact you could say there's more minerals in the ink on the label than in the jar!Which is why we were thrilled when make up doyenn... Read Full Story

A new study is the first to show that even those at high risk for heart disease can benefit from chocolate. Not but all chocolate is alike! Read on to learn more... By Colette BouchezLove chocolate? Okay, silly question! Well now you have a new reason to really, really love chocolate! A new study reveals that natural compounds found in some types of cocoa can not only help reduce your risk of heart disease, they do so even if you have high risk factors – including high blood pressure,... Read Full Story

By CountryDutchessIf you've spent even five minutes glancing the latest Fall fashion trends then you know that PLUM is one of the hottest colors around. From accessories to full frontal fashion, from lips and eyes and cheeks to the polish on your fingers and toes varying shades of this dusky purple hue are EVERYWHERE! And we love this color. We really, really do. BUT ... the truth is, as gorgeous as it is, it's also one of those colors that you can easily overdo. And when you do ....uh oh ..... Read Full Story

A new study shows that remaining on a diet and maintaining weight loss may have more to do with our brain waves than the growling in our tummy! Here's what you need to know .By Colette BouchezHave you ever struggled to lose weight ...only to gain it back again, sometimes even adding extra pounds?If you've been blaming your downfall on a lack of will power , give yourself a break! Some new research suggests it just might be your brain waves sabotaging your skinny-jeans plan!Indeed, new r... Read Full Story

New research shows that certain cereals and many snack foods may offer as much nutrient protection against disease as fruits and veggies. Here's what you need to know! By Colette Bouchez If you'd like to give an antioxidant boost to your health , but just can't seem to get enough fruits and veggies into your diet, try tossing down a few handfuls of popcorn or some Cheerios – or any whole grain cereal or snack cracker.The reason? A brand new study shows these foods contain as much or m... Read Full Story

By CountryDutchess.com They're big, they're bold, and they're hard to miss! They're called "statement earrings" - named so for a reason: They make a statement! From their bold designs to their dazzling colors, these are the earrings you wear when you want to get noticed! On the other hand ....you do want to get noticed for all the right reasons! Unfortunately, if don't wear your statement earrings in quite the right way, well, your statement could end being "I'm fashion clueless" ! Well, we... Read Full Story

By CountryDutchess.comIt seems that every fall we hear about the return of that sexy, pouty, ruby red lip - and this year is no exception! Red is in for fall and winter 2009 - and painting your pucker with a glossy red sheen is the quickest way to update your look! Moreover, did you know that studies show men find women who wear red sexier - and are more likely to ask them out on a date , then women who wear any other color? It's true! At the same time, make-up artists the world -over tell us... Read Full Story