Date Night: Elan Style, Jo Paris Salon, Posh And More

Date Night: 10 hot tips to create the perfect night out Getting dressed Elan Style offers a sophisticated mix of contemporary clothing and accessories for every budget, all in a comfortable setting for shopping and socializing. Easily find that great outfit for a night out with the girls, the perfect sexy dress for that hot date or a fun accessory to complete your look. 15147 N. Scottsdale Rd., #H-103, Scottsdale (480) 941-5575 azelanstyle.com The perfect shoes Whether you want to … [continue reading]

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Meet The Models: Jennifer Monge

Meet the Models spotlights each and every model featured in Scottsdale Living — so you can get to know them better. Up next on Meet the Models, meet Jennifer Monge, an up-and-comer who can be seen wearing a navy blue, nautical two-piece in our Spring 2012 issue. How did you start modeling? My desire to model began at young age with hopes to follow in my mother’s footsteps. Unfortunately I didn’t reach a height of 5′ 9″, which made me … [continue reading]

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Fight Ready To Hold Camps For Kids To Combat Bullying, Obesity

Fight Ready, Arizona’s leading martial arts academy, is holding a two-week-long summer camp for kids between the ages of 8-14 geared towards anti-bullying and building leadership skills while improving confidence and fitness through the martial arts. Fight Ready will teach children anti-bullying techniques that will reduce their likelihood of attack, in addition to self-defense techniques designed to effectively and safely disengage from physical altercations. Domonique Moore, Fight Ready rep, says, “Most of the kids in our program are there for … [continue reading]

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6 Toning Tips, Becoming Fashionably Fit

Kevin Shepard, a personal trainer at the DC Ranch Village Health Club and Spa, and Chance Pearson, northwest district manager for Core Concepts Personal Training, offer tips on toning and becoming fashionably fit. No late-night binging “You don’t fill up the car and then turn off the engine,” Pearson says. “Don’t fill up late in the day when you’re less active. The body just stores than energy. That translates into weight gain.” Cut back on sugar “Sweets are a calorie … [continue reading]

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Summer Fare with a Refreshing Sapporo Flare

When we reach those 100-plus-degree days in Arizona, the last thing that tempts the taste buds is a heavy meal. While it may be a “trend” elsewhere, it’s been a mainstay to the eating habits of Valley residents for … ever. According to the Meatless Monday initiative, which encourages Americans to forgo that form of protein for that particular day each week, going meatless can reduce one’s risk of chronic preventable conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. For … [continue reading]

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Increase Your Well-Being In Your Own Backyard

From yoga to cardio, increase your well-being by transforming your backyard into a personalized space for enjoyment and self improvement. The backyard as we know it has possibilities that we often overlook, particularly when it comes to exercise. While the size of one’s backyard may be subject to the density of the community, the layout and infrastructure of homes in Arizona allow a privacy and personalization that many places do not offer. Think about the exercise possibilities that backyards offer. … [continue reading]

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