You’ve always heard that “Laughter is the Best Medicine” and recall Norman Cousins’ miraculous remission from an autoimmune disease through ”laughter therapy” in the 70′s.  Now, there is more recent scientific evidence of the physiologic changes that goes on in our bodies when we regularly experience a good round of deep hearted laughter. “Dr. Lee S. Berk, a Preventative Care [...]

Having always thought that being in style was the same as being fashionable, I have learned there is a difference! Style Upgrade says that “Fashion is the latest and most admired style in clothes and cosmetics and behavior.”  While Haute Couture, High Fashion, and High Style are all trend setting fashions, Style brings my fashion selections [...]

Don’t you just LOVE this! Are you laughing because you have “The Look”, too? Haha! Like rays of light streaming from the sun, there they are, without warning – WRINKLES AROUND OUR LIPS!! Mine just decided to show up one day, bleeding hot pink from my seventies colored lipstick! It is all a part of my ”Nurse Face” as my kids [...]

“Ahhh, you have such excellent taste!” “She has a style all her own!”  Have you ever heard someone make either of these comments to you or about someone?  We know what it infers or suggests, and really, what does it mean?  This week’s Style Upgrade lesson tells us the difference between Style and Taste. Although they are not the same, [...]

You are looking for Candace Keefe…….. I know! Every single day, visitors stop by for a visit looking for Candace – who could ever forget her? Well, here is where she is and what she is up to – APRIORI BEAUTY!! What is Apriori Beauty?  Candace created a video just for YOU! Click here => [...]

No shocker here- I love to wear jeans! That’s my headline for my Style Update assignment of documenting everything I wore for the week. What surprised me the most was just how much of a “uniform” I wear. Dressing primarily for comfort to do a lot of writing, and grading student assignments online, I truly am working out of a home [...]

Did you know there are new tools for dermatologists to use in detecting skin cancers? Recent advancements in computer and laser technologies, and polarizing lights aid dermatologists in noninvasive skin examination, providing more accurate information in diagnosing skin cancers. This is very comforting to someone like me, who is now developing skin cancers resulting from [...]

What is Holding You Back from looking your best?  I can think of a lot of excuses – don’t like my extra pounds, am too busy, can’t afford high quality clothing, don’t go anywhere special that I need to look glamorous, and many, many more. Style Upgrade feels that the cause of unstylishness comes from [...]