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January summed up in photographs via Instagram.

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Orange crush

Pantone has released their color pick for 2012, it's Tangerine Tango (Pantone 17-1463), a spirited reddish orange.

"Tangerine Tango continues to provide the energy boost we need to recharge and move forward. Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”

Though last years hue, Honeysuckle, piqued my interest more than Tangerine, I'm open to exploring the shade. Being a redhead I'm not instantly drawn to orange in fashion or beauty. Though I am open to incorporating the color into my decor, especially paired with aqua, tangerine's opposite on the color wheel. I'm certainly interested in bringing it into my beverage repertoire. I'm eager to try Dr. Oz’s Tangerine-ade, which contains: green tea, tangerine, and mint.

Tangerine-ade

In a large pitcher, combine:

• 8 cups of brewed green tea
• 1 tangerine, sliced
• A handful of mint leaves

Stir this concoction up at night so that all the flavors fuse together. Drink 1 pitcher daily.

Om

Remember to keep your sense of humor close at hand when tackling those New Year's resolutions. [via lululemon]

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Rules to live by

  

Diane Von Furstenberg's 10 Rules to Live by

• Trust yourself. “The secret to feeling attractive, and to being attractive, is the confidence that comes from knowing who you are and what you believe in.”

• Accept the passage of time.  “The older you get, the more you should learn to love life and appreciate the beauty that comes with age.”

• Document your days. “Carry a camera and create an inspiring visual diary of your life.”

• Your suitcase symbolizes your life. “The best way to know a woman is to open her luggage.  If she knows how to pack well, it means she understands , and cherishes, how to live a simplified life.”

• Fashionable friends. “Choose fashions that make you happy.  I hope the clothes I design will become my clients’ best friends.  That way, when they open their closets, they will always encounter someone special.”

• Dress your personality. “Always choose styles that also accentuate your personality.  Don’t use fashion to try and project a different persona.  Authenticity is key.”

• Use your feminine power. “My mother taught me that being a woman is a privilege because the world revolves around us!  It is a precious gift, and its power should be used in a subtle and respectful way.”

• Your handbag is your guide. “Before leaving home, check your agenda and organize your bag according to what you have to do that day.  Keeping everything in order makes life easier.”

• Indulge yourself. “If you are like me, and don’t want to resort to Botox, book regular massages.  I’m sure it helps to keep everything firm and in it’s place!”

• Lead a balanced life. “The best regimen is to keep moving!  Never stop working, travelling and seeking adventure.  Drink plenty of water, limit alcohol and sugar and get to your yoga class!”

[via Elle Magazine]