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Style in the Suburbs

By Elisa Lewis Fashion Editor, MavenMag Sometimes, it’s hard being out in the suburbs, style-wise. Many boutiques feel like they are more geared to teenagers, while others feel too staid. What’s a woman to do? Gramercy owner Khaki Young understands that living out in the suburbs does not mean losing your edge, and has brought chic urban style to Spread Eagle Village in Wayne.… Continue

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Lux or Lollipop?

By Kristin Dudley Beauty Editor, MavenMag A moment of Zen comes over me as I walk into Cosmo's Nail Salon at the corner of 7th and Chestnut. I spot the shiny new gossip magazines and am welcomed with the standard "pick your color" request. I delightfully head to the wall of OPI and consider my upcoming events. If I have no substantial fashion inspiration upon which to base my color choice, I consider a… Continue

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Chandelier Chic

By Erica Curtis Home Decor Editor, MavenMag Just because you don't have a grand foyer or a formal dining room doesn't mean you can't rock a crystal chandelier in your home. Even if you eat at a folding table every night, or have a communal stoop, you can still incorporate this standout mode of lighting. (In fact, that's all the more reason to treat yourself to some unapologetic ritz and glitz!) No ma… Continue

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Nature’s Local Weapon Against Allergies

By Katie Del Balzo Health and Wellness Editor, MavenMag I am a winter person, and I positively loathe the coming of spring. Give me the cold, blistery weather, layer me up with coats, scarves, and sweaters, and let it snow. Let the snow cover the ground, freeze the vegetation, put all living things into desolate hibernation. Even though winter can be pretty depressing, I love, love, love… Continue

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Shaking the House

By Jennifer Gleeson Blue Personal and Professional Development Columnist, MavenMag Winter can seem endless. It’s cold. Trees are barren, and the wind will not let up. I get antsy. I check airline prices to the Caribbean. I complain about how pale I’ve gotten. Yet eventually, I settle in, accepting that winter is here to stay. I stop focusing on my desire for mor… Continue

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Kick Up Your Heels for Kidneys

By Danielle Bullen Fashion Editor, MavenMag 26 million. That’s how many Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease. Surprised? Most people are, as “kidney disease is an under-the-radar disease,” says Kimberly Hamm, Community Events Manager of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the National Kidney Foundation. However, the foundation is int… Continue

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A La Maison

By Katie Noone Brown Suburban Food Editor, MavenMag Creamy yellow mustard walls, dark provincial furniture and copper pan accents complement rustic French fare. These attributes, along with the smiling servers’ faces, make up the brand new French restaurant located in Ardmore; the best new place I have tried in quite some time. Open, casual and comfortable yet still elegant and sophisticated,… Continue

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Live Salad

By Marisa McClellan Cooking Columnist, MavenMag Tired of all those wintery braises and heavy root vegetables? If so, get ready to lighten things up with some new salad recipes. On this episode of Fork You, we whip up three salads for your munching pleasure. The first is a barley and feta salad dressed with a mustard vinaigrette. Second up is a light salad of butter lettuce, red peppers, scallions… Continue

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The Life and Death of Elizabeth the Hamster

By Kim O’Rourke Managing Editor, MavenMom It was a rough week in the O’Rourke household. Our beloved pet hamster “Elizabeth” had died. My daughters asked for a baby brother for Christmas, and apparently the closest Santa could do was a pet hamster. Needless to say, they were thrilled. Unfortunately, Elizabeth escaped and she didn’t last long in the wild; we’re still not sure if it was our… Continue

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Fashioning Her Own Future

By Anna Cutler Managing Editor, MavenMag Zahra Saeed knows what women want. They want tasteful, colorful and stylish clothing to enhance their own personal taste. They want clothing that is affordable, but meticulously crafted. They want their clothing to reflect their individuality and uniqueness. Zahra understands that women simply want to feel beautiful, no matter their status or siz… Continue

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From the Editor

By Anna Cutler Managing Editor, MavenMag April 20, 2009 From beginning to end this issue of MavenMag is packed with content that is inspiring, indulgent, and informative. Zahra Saeed will definitely stir the inner entrepreneur in many, in our cover story Fashioning Her Own Future. From fas… Continue

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Ooh-La-La

By Danielle Bullen Fashion Editor, MavenMag Step into Ooh-La-La and you’ll be greeted with bright colors in an open, airy space. This inviting Bryn Mawr boutique, which stocks mainly sportswear (with a few flirty dresses mixed in), is owned by Anita Pesot and is an amazing way to find unique, stylish clothing for any occasion. The store’s items are org… Continue

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A Special Adresse

By Elisa Lewis Fashion Editor, MavenMag There’s a reason I almost never shop in department stores while on vacation. Small boutiques can offer a very unique and personal selection, so every time I look for… Continue

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Sumo Squats

By Jason Kelly Fitness Editor, MavenMag Want more flexible muscles? Finding your gluteus a bit too “maximus”? If you think your conventional exercises just aren’t cutting it, try the Sumo Squat! Don’t be scared: I won’t make you wear a diaper or wrestle with anyone. Instead, in this video I’ll show you how to perfect this quick, easy squat and explain the benefits of the ancient technique. And, for the v… Continue

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A Full Dose of Sunshine: Spring Highlights

By Kristin Dudley Beauty Editor, MavenMag

Step away from the woes of winter-lowlights ladies, and step-up with a fresh spring haircut and highlights from Laurentius Salon. Laurentius Salon is in Philadel… Continue

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How to Meet Men

By Aimee LaBrie Lifestyle Columnist, MavenMag In about every other issue of Cosmopolitan and Glamour magazine, wedged somewhere between the ads for hair products and perfumes, you’ll find an article, geared toward single women, that explains where to meet eligible men. The locations are insultingly obvious; the laundry mat, restaurants, bowling alleys, coffee shops, books stores, art galleri… Continue

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Cruisin'

By Maya Northen Travel Editor, MavenMag Over the past ten years or so, cruise ships have benefited from steady growth. This is a result of many travelers embracing the idea of getting the most for their money – multiple destinations in a short period of time coupled with first class food and quality entertainment without unpacking their bags more than once! As the number of passengers cruising each year… Continue

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What the Recovery Act Means for You

By Lauren Adamski Finance Editor, MavenMag On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act into law. Though quite controversial, the Act was created to stem the recession and rebuild economic stability. The new law has many intricacies that can be difficult to understand and most of us are left asking: what will the 2009 economic stimu… Continue

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An Oldie but a Goodie

By Jackie Altman City Food Editor, MavenMag Friday Saturday Sunday There are some restaurants that somehow manage to stand the test of time. With modest beginnings dating back over 35 years, one such Philadelphia landmark is Friday Saturday Sunday. With a prime location just off Rittenhouse Square and a reputation for being a cozy and romantic “date” re… Continue

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Congratulations, It's a ...

By Cyn Balog Lifestyle Columnist, MavenMom Yesterday I had what expectant mothers call their “Big Ultrasound.” This is the all-important moment, about halfway into the pregnancy, where parents can find out the sex of their child. Because I am not much for surprises and couldn’t imagine waiting until the day of the birth, when the technician asked if I wanted to know the gender I said, almost… Continue

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