If you're looking to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, there are a few tried and true items that you can use to help the process along. Look for products that contain coco butter for lighter lines, or Retin-A for darker lines. You may also try Dermabrasion or use HD Illuminating Plasma Crystals to remove color discoloration.

Retinal, in general goes deeper and really slofs off skin.  A darker line is usually a deeper line (most women see them as darker and not deeper).  Use a recovery crème (like mine) on top of the retinal as you want to minimize skin irritation while it helps repair the look and depth of the line.  Natural mineral exfoliators, line diamonds when they are tumbled (like a rock) otherwise spherical beads will dislodge debris and dirt without staying in the pore.  They roll in and out easily.  They are not jagged like apricot seed, olive or walnut husks which can micro-cut your skin and possibly leave debris on skin even after you rinse with water.

Hmmm?  I know everyone has been waitting for more Heidi Montag post surgery...so is this funny or not?

Do you absolutely love to stand out from the crowd? Ever wonder where to get headpieces like Gossip Girl Blair and Carrie Bradshaw? Well look no more, Patricia Fox has one-of- a-kind headpieces that will make heads turn.

Patricia Fox is a New York based interior designer. She also has a line of extremely unique head pieces that are guaranteed to make anyone stand out. Katy Perry, known for her eccentric fashion taste, wore one of these head pieces for her MTV Unplugged album cover. Katy looked absolutely gorgeous and Patricia Fox’s headpiece made Katy look sophisticated in her own edgy way. If you like dazzling unique fashion I would definitely check out Patricia Fox’s website.

I love unique hair accessories… How important is this to you when pulling together your wardrobe?

There has been much talk in the fashion industry about photo shopping pictures of celebrities. Demi Moore got much attention about her W Magazine cover where she had a “missing hip.” Demi as well as other celebrities such as Mariah Carey and Jessica Simpson have denied ever being retouched.

It’s not a secret that most models and celebrities are touched up on their pictures, so why deny it?

Hydrating the skin from the inside out is one key component to preventing or even reversing the signs of cellulite. A great start is to strengthen blood vessels, as well as support the collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. In addition to staying hydrated and drinking enough water, consider supplementing your diet with certain nutrients that are particularly effective in the fight against cellulite such as grape seed extract, glucosamine sulfate and gotu kola.

The Jersey Shore cast has been seen everywhere from the east coast to the west coast. The cast have received various sophisticated makeovers and Inside Edition dared to trade Snookie’s infamous hair puff for a slick back ponytail. There was large debate about letting the cast into high end designer shows at fashion week because many designers felt that having them there would only bring negative attention to their shows. Do you feel that the shore cast could become more “refined” or do you think that their “trashy” image will forever follow them?

Bebe just dropped a new clothing line co-designed by no other than Kim Kardashian. They have been amidst talk in the fashion industry because runway designers such as Fendi, are saying that the Kardashian line has knocked-off some of their looks from previous seasons. Kim has made a statement via her blog defending her decision by saying “the clothes you see in the chain stores at your mall are all inspired by designer, runway fashion!!!” Do you believe this is true?

~Andrea~

Here is Tiger Woods first public press conference.  What are your thoughts?

I'm sure you can remember a time when you've had a less than ideal business partner or customer.

Spend a moment and get an image of that person in your head-that person who completely drains you; that person you have to "keep selling" to remain involved; that person you're literally dragging and pulling along; and that person who leaves you feeling bad after every interaction.

I've been there many times and I tell you it's awful - there's nothing fun about it.
I finally realized that I do have a choice about who I work with.
 
Who's that ideal person you want to grow a business with, support, and speak with multiple times a day? Think of the best qualities of your favorite partners and customers to create a muse for yourself. Carry that vision of your muse with you always and share it with others.

This clarity will make it easier to communicate to others about the type of person you'd like to meet. Ask them "who do you know who has A, B and C qualities?" I believe having this clarity will allow you to attract those business partners into your life that you want – leading you to achieve much greater success as you move forward in your business.

Remember...you're the CEO of YOUR own life, so... take charge of who you allow into your life. Set strong boundaries and surround yourself with people you want to work with.

Kim DeYoung is the original Metromom—a motivated mom entrepreneur committed to her family, her career and achieving success on her own terms. Also known as the “Get It Done Girl”, Kim is the dynamic and creative force behind Metromom.com, the “get it done” resource for the busy mom entrepreneur, providing solutions on marketing, money,  mindset and motherhood.