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District

YOUR Right TO A BEAUTIFUL LIFE

Issue No. 5

Be Fresh Faced

JULIA OFSOCIETY GRL

Op-Ed:Feminism

+TeaTime

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DistrictISSUE NO. 5

Published January 9th, 2014 All views in the magazine are individual and do not show the views of everyone involved in the production of this magazine. All stories are opinion and no stories were sponsored by brands unless otherwise stated. All images have been credited on pages 52 and 53 to their rightful owner, including the web address. If there is no listing, the photo is District’s property.

Happy January!

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Happy January!

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Editor’s Letter

It is a new year for District. We could not be more thrilled to showcase something a little more sophisticated, and definitely chicer this month. Our theme is all about putting a spin on the classics, whether that be new years resolutions or recipes to get rid of those extra holiday pounds, or how to take classic pieces in your wardrobe and make them seem like new. January is a hard month to generate content for, but I think our contributors and editors did a wonderful job. We have an amazing fashion piece this month and a guide to having your own, perfect, grown-up tea party. Then there is our fab cover girl Julia, better known as Society Grl. She is an inspiration to college girls everywhere. What started as an anonymous Twitter account has become a hugely successful blog. You can see her full story on page 26. Most of our contributors are headed back to the spring semester of college, for me it is my second and I am sure we will all do amazingly well. I hope your holidays were extremely special and that you have a wonderful new year. As always, remember to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, and that District is “your right to a beautiful life.” Keep It Beautiful,

Hayden PigottEditor-In-Chief

Insta: @hayden213

Tweet Me! @haydenpigott

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CONTRIBUTORS

Hayden PigottEditor-In-ChiefHaute Table

Pacelli IglesiasAssistant Editor

Tatum MurrayThe Pace

Hoda KatebiJooJoo Azad

Tiffany White

Endless Bliss

AlaynaThe Girl Who

Does Everything

Olivia DeFilippoLiv Laugh & Love

Leopard

Sonia WadeSisterhood

Redefined

Melissa

Label Twenty Nine

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Email districtmagazinesoc@gmail.com

for more information.

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CultureShock

Music

Title, Meghan Trainor // Has taken our ears by storm. We love her here at District. We play “All About That Bass,” “Lips Are Movin,’” and “Dear Future Husband” on repeat. We cannot wait to get the whole album and continue our jam out sessions on January ninth.

Time, Mikky Ekko // We really love the title song of this album. We have no idea what the rest of the album will sound like, but from what the track-list looks like we think it will be good! Give it a lis-ten and let us know what you think by tweeting at us @District_Mag.

Reflection, Fifth Harmony // We cannot get enough of these fine ladies. “BO$$” was a huge hit around our dorm rooms when we were working on District and various assignments. “Sledgehammer” is also on the album and has be-come quite popular. We are looking forward to hearing some of their more mature songs that have been prom-ised with this release.

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Film

Literature

Mortdecai // The renowned and ec-centric art dealer Charles Mortde-cai, Johnny Depp, searches for a stolen painting linked to an account filled with Nazi gold.

Paddington // The classic story has been brought to life. An English boy be-friends a talking bear that he finds at a London train station. Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonville stars.

A Most ViolentYear // One of our all time favorite ac-tresses, Jessica Chas-tain, is in this drama set in NYC in 1981. An immigrant, Oscar Isaac, wants to pro-tect his business & family.

I Was Here // Cody’s best friend Meg commits sui-cide, leaving Cody to clean up her messes. Cody ventures into Meg’s old world and finds things she cannot believe.

The Girl On The Train // A gripping novel following Ra-chel who takes the same train everyday to the point where she knows the people along the routes lives, but things can change in a minute.

Outline // A woman and man meet on an airplane and discuss their entire lives, what went wrong and what went right.

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SpinningTHE OLD

A new take on the classic LBD.

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What She Is Wearing: Dress from Target // Boots from Target // Hue Tights // Coat from Gap // Marley Lilly Neck-

lace // Kate Spade Watch // NYX red lipstick

When I think of a classic outfit the first thing that comes to mind is a LBD (little black dress). For many years LBDs have been the most classic outfit choice for women. The beauty of a black dress is usually seen in the classiest of occasions including dinner, theatre and date nights. Add a twist to your black dress and wear it during the day while doing errands. My take on the little black dress is that you can spice it up or dress it down. To make the little black dress more casual I chose a pair of funky leopard print tights and boots. Perfect for running around town doing errands and getting some shopping done. I decided to add some twist to a casual black dress by adding red lips and a statement necklace. Perfection!

by, Olivia of Liv Laugh & Love Leopard

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Fresh FacedNew makeup for a new year.by, Sonia of Sisterhood Redefined

As a society full of busy wom-en, our lives only get busier after the first of the year. From running errands to work to school to social events, finding and maintain-ing a morning prep routine is no easy feat. This year, why not take a leaf from the book of ladies that choose to have au natural makeup. I’m certainly not one to say let’s throw out all the makeup from our cabinets, but a natural look-ing makeup regimen not only saves time early in the day but also when you are getting ready to go to din-

ner with friends or family. The most im-portant step in any rou-

tine is to wash and mois-turize - before you go to bed and before you put on any makeup. Use a tinted moistur-izer to stand in as foundation but make sure it has SPF. Second, a swipe of concealer under the eyes and on any par-

ticularly bad pimples will even your skin tone and eliminate heavy makeup use. If needed, a puff of powder will take the shine out of

your nose. Apply a warm colored blush to define your cheeks and your base is done. The next step to conquer is the eyes. Using a brush, dust your eyelids with a low

shimmer nude eye shadow that is a shade slightly darker than your skin. Define and brighten your eyes with a lighter shadow along the brow bone and dotted in the in-ner corner of the eye. Find brown or charcoal eyeliner and line your eyes. Throw on some mascara to

finish. For a more casual look skip the eye shadow and liner and just apply mascara – never forget the mascara. Last, tint your lips with a lip color as close to your

natural shade as you want – even opt for a tinted chap stick. Here it is also important to remember SPF. Now, you are ready to take on the world and 2015!

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Seattle’s BestExtremely Stylish UW

Student Julia Dudko has been blogging a little over a year & tweeting longer than that. She has turned

her anonymous Twitter account, which she started at work one day, into an

impressive blog. She loves Chanel, Fashion Week, & Oheka Castle. District

caught up with Society Grl in the midst of celebrating

her birthday. We talked classic fashion pieces,

Vegas, LBDs, and so much more.

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Seattle’s Best

Check out Society Grl on:Twitter: @soceitygrl

Instagram: @societygrlFacebook: Society Grl

And always at: societygrlsblog.com

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How did you get started blogging?My blogging happened by acci-dent in the late summer of 2013. I blogged here and there but never really took it seriously until last year.

What is your favorite thing about January?My birthday! I’m BIG on birthdays. Plus, I’m turning 21!

What is Society Grl all about?Society Grl is all about my journey. It reflects me and what I stand for. As much as SG is my doorway to future opportunities, I want her to inspire women to work hard and preserve.

How long did it take for your blog to take off?Define “take off”? I still sometimes think I haven’t done anything! But since I already had a foundation on Twitter/Insta it was just about getting the readers onto the site

Why did you start your anonymous Twitter account?The twitter account was started in September 2012. I was at work one day and decided that I’m going to post my ramblings anonymously!

What are you most excited for in January? Well, I’m finally going to Vegas for my 21st so that should be exciting! I’ve been dying to go to the Chanel boutique there.

Do you have anything specific you want for your birthday?A Chanel black, medium boy bag with silver hardware. : )

Do you have any new years resolutions you would like to share with us?I actually hate new year’s resolutions. I believe that change needs to come from the heart on any given day, not January 1st.

Are you working on any exciting projects?My biggest project is graduating UW, but yes, I am. They will take a few months to a year to execute, but they will be big.

What do you want to do in the future with your blog/brand? I hope that my brand will give me opportunities to do what I love and to make enough money to live com-fortably. However, my blog is not my destination, it’s a stepping-stone.

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Where in the world would you love to do a photoshoot?Where ever Taylor Swift shot her Blank Space video. Of course gowns and designer shoes are a must.

If you were to suggest five classic pieces every girl needs in her wardrobe, what would they be & why? For the winter:1. Comfortable, chic denim jeans2. An oversized knit sweater3. A monotone coat {lower than the hips}4. A black, comfy bootie that hits above the ankle5. A black dress

What do you think is the most classic fashion piece, out of everything in the world?So cliché, but a little black dress. I don’t know how many black dresses I own, but I use them constantly. I also believe that a great grey or black wool coat is a life savor in the win-ter. There are so many looks that can be intermixed with it.

What are some of your favorite fashion brands?My favorite fashion brands are Dior, Erdem, and always Cha-nel. I love them for the dream they sell.

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Julia’sMind

Instagram or Twitter?

Favorite thing to bake?

Fall or summer?

I collect...

Favorite City?

Bloom of choice?

Style icon?

I want...

Favorite accessory?

Nail polish color?

Currently reading?

Favorite movie?

Twitter

I don’t bake... or cook.

Fall

Starbucks cups!

NYC

White roses

Blake Lively, Poppy Delevinge

success.

Any big scarf

I never know the color, but

it’s a deep burgundy red.

Phantom of the Opera

Why Men Love Bitches by

Sherry Argovv

What trend, if any, are you dying to try this spring?SNEAKERS! I have been obsess-ing over them. I can’t wait until it’s warm enough so I can wear them without being chilly!

Most prized possession?

My first Chanel.

How can we all be more like Society Grl?Get more manis, buy more shoes, and not give a damn about what people think.

Will you be attending fashion week this spring? If so, what shows are you most excited for?Of course :)Honestly, I love every show, but the shows that I’ve loved has been Lacoste and BCBG. Oh, and Chris-tian Siriano.

Do you have any travel plans coming up, if so where?I do, but only if I get my citizen-ship in time! I’m stuck without a passport.

Do you have any advice for our college girls out there?The world may tell you that you’re not going to succeed, but if you work hard and challenge yourself, everything will fall into place.

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5 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Fresh in the New Year

by, Tiffany of Endless Bliss

The start of a new year is the perfect time for new beginnings in all parts of your life – your health and diet, your organization skills and time management, and even your relationships, both romantic and platonic. Whether your relationship is brand new or you’ve been going strong for a long time, there are plenty of ways for you to keep your relationship feeling brand new in 2015.

No1Go on dates

When you have the convenience of seeing your signifi-cant other regularly, it ’s easy to fall into a routine of just hanging out at each other ’s place or staying at home if you live together. Spice it up a little by dating each other. Make it a priority to get out of the house and do something fun together at least once a week. It can be as simple as grabbing a bite to eat together dur-ing happy or seeing a movie or something out of the ordinary like visiting an art gallery or local museum or attending a wine or beer tasting. Whatever it is, just get out of the house and spend time together doing something that’s not part of your regular routine.

No2Write each other

love notesWe all love receiving letters in the mail, but why wait for a birthday or holiday ? Travel back in time to when you passed notes to each other in class. Exchange love notes every once in awhile and swoon over each other ’s sweet words. Even if you don’t want to write a full letter, a small Post-It note donning loving words hidden among your signifi-

cant others’ things will be sure to make them smile.

No3Keep a daily journal

Write down something about your significant other every day. Jot down reasons you love them or moments they made you smile. Recount what you did together on particular days. Fill an enitre journal & present it as a gift, or pass it between the two of you. N

o4 Let it go

It ’s near impossible to never get upset with your significant other. In the times that you are upset with them, think about what you’re really upset about. Are you actually upset with something they did, or has it just been a bad day? Take a deep breath, and ask yourself whether or not it worth staying upset with them. If the answer is no, then just let it go. Why waste your time together fighting when you could be spending that time loving each other?

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Write each other love notes

Keep a daily journal

Write down something about your significant other every day. Jot down reasons you love them or moments they made you smile. Recount what you did together on particular days. Fill an enitre journal & present it as a gift, or pass it between the two of you.

At the beginning of each day, decide on one significant thing that you’re going to do for your significant other that you don’t normally do, such as surprising them with their favorite Starbucks drink, having dinner ready before they get home, going for a walk together after work, hand-in-hand, or making sure the last thing you say to each other is “I love you.” Just make it special.

No5Do something significant

for him/her every day

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This Is Not What Feminism Looks Like

Op-Ed By, Hoda of Joo Joo Azad

The Feminist Shirt Controversy

As if feminism itself is not already (somehow) a controversial issue, creating “This is What a Feminist Looks Like” tshirts using (predominantly female) sweatshop labor and distributing to male icons like Joseph Gordon-Levitt (my personal celebrity crush), Tom Hiddleston, and Benedict Cumberbatch, was not exactly a foot in the right direction. Feminism, quite simply, is the “radical” view that women and men should have equality--no double standards in societal perspectives, no glass ceiling, no objectification and commercialization--the list goes on. In the United States (and in most of the world), it is not difficult to see the male-centric perspective that dominates and governs society, politics, the judicial system, and the workplace (P.S. Sweden has dramatically benefited from seeing things from a more gender-balanced perspective regarding government policies and regulations on issues such as prostitution). From receiving a smaller paycheck for the same career (devaluing the potential or work of a woman) to the widespread lack of justice for rape victims and victim-blaming, the existing system in most of the rest of the world lays testament to the strong need of a feminist movement--one which both men and women need to be a part of in order to succeed. Enter the “This is What A Feminist Looks Like” shirts that you might have seen on the chests of some of the most in-demand men in Hollywood to raise awareness for this movement (in the guise of consumerism, of course, but we can save capitalist holidays/agendas for another time ;) ). In theory, the idea of getting influential men to spread the word about, and trying to normalize, feminism, sounds like a decent way to attract more men to join the cause

(which unfortunately is not the

easiest task to do). Not to mention that these roughly $70-$80 t-shirts are also raising money for charity. Sounds like a potentially alright plan? Well, except for the teensy little part about the whole “these-shirts-were-made-in-a-sweatshop” thing. Which, I suppose, is slightly important and relevant to

the discussion of feminism, given that most garment workers are marginalized women trying their best to make ends meet for their families, and are already taken heavily advantage of. It’s amazing how easy it is, as consumers, to not think twice about where our products come from. Scratch that. It’s incredibly frightening. The conditions in sweatshops are fairly widely known if you just do a simple google search, so it would not be necessary to again go through what these horrid conditions would entail here,

but rather to understand the difficulty in reconciling the production of “feminist” shirts by exploited women. While Fawcett claims to have launched an investigation into the suspicions on unethical practices which has concluded that such assertions are not

accurate, (because a brand would definitely want to admit to hypocrisy, right?) the Daily Mail seems to have reached a different conclusion: women in their factories are being treated in a way counter-productive to the clothing’s suggested message. Earning less than the minimum wage is not only violating the basic human

rights of these women, but it also directly contradicts the goals and purposes of feminism as a means of empowering and encouraging women. And this raises important questions for the feminist movement rooted in such consumer-based societies: Does feminism, as a movement, only extend to white, American women? As a feminist, is it not your responsibility to take into consideration the message your money is sending to fashion companies’ mass exploitation of marginalized women around the world?

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Now that 2015 is here, I feel motivated to make those life changing resolutions I set my sights on last year. However, starting off year after year with resolutions that I soon forgot after a month or two, I started thinking of what goals are important to me and why they are important. After some time and much consid-eration, I have broken my New Year’s Resolu-tions down to the cat-egories that are much more important to me. No, losing thirty pounds this year is not on the list but taking steps to getting healthy is! HEALTH // Al-most everyone I know will start the year off following a diet of some sort of another. For some reason, the begin-ning of the year feels like a more powerful start than beginning at the middle or end of a month. Instead of losing weight, my goal is to be kind to my body. I want to wean myself off of processed food, lose myself a little more, and really start making changes that count. RELATIONSHIPS // For 2015, I want to build the relationship I have with my friends, family, and fiancee. This means really trying to make quality time for others. There are rela-tives I haven’t contacted in forever, bloggers who I really want to befriend, and bad com-

New Year, New YouNew Year’s Resolutions By, Melissa of Label Twenty Nine

munication habits I want to rehabilitate. As I get older, the opportunity to make easy friends is not as easily accessible as it was before. I want to work on keeping the relationships that I have

had success with this far. But, most impor-tantly, I want to contin-ue working on a posi-tive relationship with myself. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE // An-other important aspect of life for me is my future. I want to spend time thinking about what I want out of life and how I plan to get there. Twenty-three seems like a young age to start thinking about these things but I am getting married in a lit-tle over a year and want to start a family as soon as I can after marriage. For me, that means get-ting my finances un-der control and really

thinking about taking care of my body and soul, which just leads me back to my first resolution. 2015 is a new year, full of opportunities, discoveries, successes, and even failures. Re-gardless, I want to use my newly gained moti-vation to slowly start making steps towards a positive life full of laughter, experiences, and success. Happy New Year!

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When I was little, I always pretended to have tea parties. I would get a new tea set for Christmas every year. I would dress up and set the table with everything I needed to have the perfect little tea party. Now that I’m older (and I actually drink tea) I am looking forward to having a grown up tea party with a few of my girlfriends. And since January is National Hot Tea Month, what better time of year is there to have one? Follow this guide to creating a lovely little get together for you and your group of girls. If I ever need inspiration for anything I usually just browse Pinterest. I always find so many ideas for things from decoration ideas to themes, to recipes, to outfit ideas. I also use Polyvore to create my own ideas and color schemes too and upload them to Pinterest to share to one of my boards. When planning your spectacular tea party you will want to start thinking about the theme and color scheme. Then, you will want to select the dishes and silverware along with the decoration and make sure they all coordinate and fit the color scheme. You will want to create a menu along with tea selections. And then, of course, you will want to decide on what you will wear to this sophisticated affair. You will want the perfect outfit to make complete the whole theme.

Old Fashioned with a Twist Our take on the

classic tea party.

By, Alayna of The Girl Who Does Everything

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By, Alayna of The Girl Who Does Everything

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Here is just a quick little checklist of things you could use to decorate your space for the tea party:• Table cloth• Napkins and place mats (if you’re feeling really fancy)• Flowers• A banner (depending on the occasion) or flower garland • Place cards• Silverware• Tea pot• Tea cups and saucers• Sugar and cream dishes• Trays and dishes for the food I don’t like spending a fortune on parties, especially on decorations so I usually try my best to find frugal ways to decorate. I’ve gotten a very nice tea pot and cups from a thrift store and they were still in perfect condition. I used a gently used floral print sheet as a table cloth instead of buying one and it worked beautifully. And if you’re feeling really artistic, you can find tutorials on Pinterest on how to make banners, place cards, and the garland.

Here are some of my own themes I created on Polyvore:1. Sweet and Sassy2. Victorian and Vibrant3. Chic and Colorful

Decorations

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Here are some ideas of refreshments you can serve along with the tea:• Shortbread or wafer cookies• Lemon pound cake (or any other flavor)• Croissants • Egg salad, chicken salad, and/or cucumber finger sandwiches• Chocolate covered strawberries (or other fruit)• Scones• Fruit tartlets• Crème puffs Some of these items are so easy to make you may not even need a recipe and some of the others can be found at your local grocery store. Be creative with your menu. The food and tea is always the best part!

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When I think of tea parties, I think of pretty floral dresses, lace skirts, classy shoes, and vintage jewelry. I usually like to dress this way anyway, so it’s not hard for me to ever find an outfit for the occa-sion, but if you need a little inspiration I made a little collage of a few essentials of the perfect high tea ensemble. 1. Patterned or lace dresses2. Classy oxfords or Mary Jane’s3. Vintage jewelry (brooches, pearls, cam-eos, and lockets) These are just a few ideas for an outfit, but just remember to make your outfit your own by adding your own per-sonal touch.

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It won’t be hard for you to have fun planning and hosting a tea party once you get inspired. And now that you’re inspired, go out there and have a party with your girls. An if for any reason, you need a little more convincing, just head over to Pinterest and do a little searching for more tea party ideas that you will absolutely love!

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Be RESOLUTE Check out these healthy recipes to stay on track in 2015.

By, Tatum of The Pace

The holidays are fantastic for so many reasons—we get to spend quality time with family and friends, joy is in the air, lights are shining all around, oh and of course there’s the idea that during the most wonderful time of year, calories don’t count (pass the plate of cookies over here, please!). This mentality is fine for the holidays, but it is not the mind-set we want to bring into the New Year. Most of us will start 2015 with the resolution to be healthy! You picture your 2015 self, eating only salads and finally ending your relationship with Ben and Jerry. While this resolution is genuine, it

is too radical and frankly, unrealistic. Having the resolution to make 2015 your healthiest year yet does not mean living only in extreme food territory, it’s all about learning to cook with clean, healthy ingredients. If you fill your kitchen with healthy ingredients, healthy eating will become your habit. Here are some amazing recipes to kick off your healthiest year yet! These recipes prove that healthy eating is delicious. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too? (Seriously though, there is a cake recipe below…)

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• 1 and ½ cups whole-wheat flour (180g)• 1 tsp baking soda• 4 tablespoons cocoa powder• ½ tsp salt• 2/3 cup sugar or evaporated cane juice• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract• 1/3 cup oil• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar (or white)• ¾ cup cold waterMix dry ingredients. Then add wet. Mix with a fork (not beaters). Pour into a greased and lined cake pan, and bake in a preheated oven at 355F for about thirty minutes. Cool before frosting.

Healthy Chocoholic Cake from Chocolate Covered Katie

• 1 ripe banana, mashed (the more ripe/spotty the better)• 2 tablespoons chia seeds• Heaping 1/3 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if necessary)• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon• 2/3 cup almond milk• 1/3 cup water• 1 tablespoon ground flax (optional, see note)• For garnish: soaked almonds, pepita seeds, hemp hearts, cinnamon, toasted coconut, nut butter, spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice)The night before: Grab a medium bowl and mash the banana until smooth. Now stir in the chia, oats, cinnamon, milk, and water until combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning: Scoop the oat mixture into a medium pot. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat immedi-ately to medium-low, and stir frequently until heated throughout and thickened. At the end of cooking, stir in flax (op-tional). Pour oats into bowl. Garnish with your desire toppings. Get cozy!Notes: 1) The ground flax is optional because it creates a bit of a strange texture (almost like a flax egg) in this oatmeal. 2) I love topping my oats with spices - a pinch of cinnamon, ground ginger, and allspice create my per-fectly spiced bowl.

5-Minute Oatmeal Power Bowl by Oh She Glows

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Salad:• 3/4 cups uncooked quinoa• 1-2 cups shredded red cabbage• 1 red bell pepper, diced• 1/4 red onion, diced• 1 cup shredded carrots• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro• 1/4 cup diced green onions• 1/2 cup cashew halves or peanuts• 1 cup chickpeas• fresh lime

Cook the quinoa: put quinoa and 1-1/2 cups water in a me-dium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed all of the water. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and place in a large bowl to cool. Dressing: Add peanut butter and honey to a medium microwave safe bowl and heat in microwave for 20 seconds. Add the rest of the dressing ingredients and stir until smooth and creamy. If you want to thin out the dressing, stir in a tsp or two of water or olive oil. Add all of the salad ingredients to the large bowl with the quinoa. Stir in the dressing. Granish with cashews, green onions and lime wedges f desired. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Thai Quinoa Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing from Wealth of Health {Left}

Dressing:• 1/4 cup natural peanut butter• 2 tsp freshly grated ginger• 3 tbsp soy sauce• 1 tbsp honey• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar• 1 tsp sesame oil• 1 tsp olive oil• water to thin, if necessary

• 1 Onion, chopped• 1 Bell Pepper, chopped• 2 Tomatoes, chopped• 1 can black beans• 1 can kidney beans• 1 can 100% Pure Pumpkin• Minced Garlic, 2 tablespoons• Cayenne Pepper, ½ teaspoon• Chili Powder, ½ teaspoon• Ground Red Pepper, ½ teaspoon• Olive Oil• Salt to tasteSauté onion, pepper, and garlic (in large sauce pan) in ol-ive oil over medium heat. Add tomatoes, beans (don’t have to drain or rinse, just pour it all in!), and spices and simmer for a few minutes. Add pumpkin, stir, and simmer over low heat for at least 30 minutes (longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be!). If you want a spicier chili, feel free to add more spices. Serve and enjoy!

Vegan Pumpkin Chili from The Pace {Above}

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Latest ObsessionsThe Editors Share Their

JanuaryPicks

Glam Glow Mud MaskThis is the best mud mask I’ve ever used. You can actually feel it working! When I rinse it off, my

face feels instantly soft and smooth, and the long-term results are incredible. I have pretty sensitive skin, but this mask works perfectly for me. I can

see and feel the difference. TIFFANY

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Goodnight Macaroon {2 Color} Pink Trim Lapel Collar Trench Coat

Is it just me or is this like a preppier version of Olivia Pope’s wrap sweater? I mean look at it!

It looks super comfortable plus it is mainly navy which goes with everything and the pink is bright enough to wear it is feminine but not overly girly.

HAYDEN

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Sprinkles Ice CreamSo I tried Sprinkles Ice Cream for the first time when I was in LA this past week and I was amazed. I just had one scoop

but it was so good! I am going to have to drive to Dallas to try

more! HAYDEN

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Sailor ’s Delight {Pink} @ Krass & Co.

So I can admit this is a shameless plug because I am a Krass & Co. brand representative, but seriously. I have been obsessed with these shorts way

longer than I have been representing them {which has been less than a

week}. They are stylish, affordable, and preppy as all get out which is totally

me. HAYDEN

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Kate Spade iPhone 5 CaseIf you read my blog you will understand my unhealthy obsession with the world ‘darling.’ I have no idea what it is, but it is my favorite

pet name our of everything, darling is the best. Now Kate Spade is making me drool over this

case that is the epitome of me! HAYDEN

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New Balance 996 Suede/Mesh Blue & Gold Sneakers @ ASOS

If you see the opposite page you already know how I feel about navy. But THESE. I mean

look at them, they are beautiful. They combine comfort, in that they are a tennis shoe, with

chicdom. These tennies would get me out on a run or to the gym any day just so I could show

off my kicks. HAYDEN

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Where to findBrunching Friends:Photo: http://www.stylemepretty.com/living/gallery/picture/1381660/?crlt.pid=camp.kg23xltlLY3sMedia:I Was Here: http://www.amazon.com/I-Was-Here-Gayle-Forman/dp/0451471474The Girl On The Train: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-girl-on-the-train-paula-hawkins/1119671425Outline: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/outline-rachel-cusk/1119439478Paddington: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1109624/?ref_=cs_ov_ttMortdecai: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3045616/?ref_=cs_ov_ttA Most Violent Year: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2937898/?ref_=cs_ov_ttTitle: http://img.ccrd.clearchannel.com/media/mlib/2135/2014/10/default/meghan_trainor_0_1413822456.jpgReflection: http://thatgrapejuice.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/fifth-harmony-reflection-album-cover-thatgrapejuice.pngTime: http://www.idolator.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/mikky-ekko.jpgRelationships:Black and White: http://blogthismoment.comCovergirl:http://www.societygrlsblog.comMake-Up:http://instagram.com/p/xHPQgalaCV/?modal=trueOp-Ed:Daily Mail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2826985/Feminist-T-shirt-women-paid-living-wage-MoS-expos-45-Miliband-reveal-truth-feminists-shameless-defence-sweatshops.html) New Years Resolutions:Desk: http://thepaperchronicles.com/sugar-paper-los-angeles-at-target/Tea Party: Invitation: http://www.mrprintables.com/printable-tea-party-invitations-argyle.htmlDecorations: http://burnettsboards.com/2013/09/vintage-tea-party-bridesmaids/Table Setting: http://www.stylemepretty.com/canada-weddings/ontario/2014/07/17/garden-wedding-inspiration-at-pathways-to-perennials/New Years Recipes:Oatmeal: http://ohsheglows.com/2014/11/17/5-minute-oatmeal-power-bowl/Chilli: thepaceblog.comSalad: http://wealthofhealth.caCake: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/02/08/healthier-chocolate-cake/cake-1/Latest Obsessions: Glam Glow: http://www.glamglowmud.com/youth-mud.htmlKrass & Co.: http://www.krassandco.com/product/sailors-delight-pink/Kate Spade: http://www.katespade.com/seriously-darling-iphone-5-case/8ARU0647,en_US,pd.html?dwvar_8ARU0647_color=765&cgid=ks-accessories-tech&source=PJ_AD:Z:KSP&affiliateId=73861&clickId=1168068165&affiliateCustomId=n-qpb7e96v---1207638727&cm_mmc=Affiliate-_-Pepperjam-_-Generic-_-Generic&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=pepperjam&utm_campaign=generic&utm_content=genericGoodnight Macaroon: http://www.goodnightmacaroon.co/collections/women-s-clothing/products/2-color-pink-trim-lapel-collar-trench-coatNew Balance: http://us.asos.com/countryid/2/New-Balance-996-Suede-Mesh-Blue-and-Gold-Sneakers/14i4l5/?iid=4512038&cid=6992&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Blue&totalstyles=310&gridsize=3&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=LinkShare&utm_content=USNetwork.1&utm_campaign=QFGLnEolOWg&cvosrc=Affiliate.LinkShare.QFGLnEolOWg&link=15&promo=307314&source=linkshare&MID=35719&affid=2135&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-nyVbpbZEI9FpXkfiYDvQXw&r=2&mporgp=L05ldy1CYWxhbmNlL05ldy1CYWxhbmNlLTk5Ni1TdWVkZS9NZXNoLUJsdWUtYW5kLUdvbGQtVHJha-W5lcnMvUHJvZC8.&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=LinkShare&utm_content=USNetwork.1&utm_campaign=QFGLnEolOWg&cvosrc=Affiliate.LinkShare.QFGLnEolOWg&link=15&promo=307314&source=linkshare&MID=35719&affid=2135&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-yTFgEsJOQXbjAgSOKAXAHASprinkles: http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/cityofate/2013/08/the_scoop_on_sprinkles_ice_cre_1.php

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