If you're in the Little Rock, AK area come stop by the lovely B. Barnett and check out our trunk show!
October 18, 2011
October 17, 2011
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Your Weight, Diet, & Exercise
Post-menopause weight gain is particularly dangerous when it comes to breast cancer risk.
With extra body fat comes more estrogen, which can stimulate breast cancer growth. A normal body mass index is less than 30. Check your BMI here.
Diet and exercise.
Many studies have looked for a link between diet and breast cancer risk, but results are conflicting. Experts say it's good advice to eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and low in fat and red meat. "That's what I tell my patients," Swasey said. "Whatever diet is heart-healthy is probably the best one to follow."
Evidence is growing that regular exercise lowers the risk of breast cancer. "It doesn't have to be high-intensity exercise," said Rachel Burns, dietitian with Levine Cancer Institute at Carolinas Medical Center. "It can be as easy as just walking, being physically active 30 minutes a day."
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Here are some more featured pieces from the Amanda Sterett Breast Cancer Collection. Each piece of this collection is named in honor of a woman that has battled this disease. Amanda donates 20% of proceeds to breast cancer awareness and research. Below are a few pieces along with the stories of the women that the pieces are named for.
This earring is in honor of Bonnie Sheets, a 22 year breast cancer survivor.
This earring is in honor of Dolores "Bridgie" Cowan, who was diagnosed at the young age of 29, and after undergoing treatment, was in remission for 10 years before it took her life at a young age of 41.
This necklace is in honor of Maria Melgarejo who was diagnosed early in 2008 and passed away just before Thanksgiving in November of 2009.
October 16, 2011
Happy Birthday, Andrea!
Happy birthday to our Andrea!
The office would NOT be the same without our little ray of sunshine!
May your day be golden!
May your day be golden!
October 14, 2011
Happy Boss's Day!
Haha! Happy Boss's Day to the amazing Amanda Sterett. We don't know how you manage do it all and do it well at the same time! Thanks for your guidance, your patience, and your encouragement!
We love you!
October 12, 2011
October 10, 2011
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Risk Prevention & Early Detection
1. A lot of people talk about preventing breast cancer, but the correct term is risk reduction.
"We don't really know how to prevent breast cancer. We know how to reduce people's risks," said Judith Swasey, a nurse practitioner at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's cancer hospital. The basics: Don't smoke, exercise a lot, watch your diet and get annual screenings.
2. Early detection.
There has been lots of controversy in recent years over the usefulness of annual mammograms for some women. The American Cancer Society and many breast cancer centers continue to recommend annual mammograms starting at 40. The cancer society also recommends clinical breast exams by physicians annually, beginning at the same age as mammograms.
For those at high risk for breast cancer because of family history, annual screening should begin before age 40. For example, if you have a sister who developed breast cancer at 45, the recommendation is to start mammograms at 35. Awareness and screening have led to more early detection. Don't forget to do self-checks once a month as well, if you are unsure on how to self-check yourself here are some step by step instructions.
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As you may know, Amanda Sterett also has a Breast Cancer Collection. Each piece of this collection is named in honor of a woman that has battled this disease. Amanda donates 20% of proceeds to breast cancer awareness and research. We will share a few pieces with you each week along with the stories of the women that the pieces are named for.
This earring is named in honor of Ann Grant Anthony. She battled breast cancer for 5 years before she passed away in March of 2009.
This earring is in honor of Bev Sorenson, who was diagnosed in 2009 and is currently undergoing treatment.
This necklace is in honor of Deborah Stephens who was diagnosed October of 2009 and is currently undergoing treatment.
October 6, 2011
September 19, 2011
AS Fashion Police: Emmy Awards 2011
Andrea said, "Love the yummy chocolate color! Very fall!"
Andrea said, "Is she going to prom or the Emmys???? "
Jordan said, "Love the color and love her hair, effortless!"
Jordan said, "This dress is bad design and bad fit, unflattering all around."
Zachary said, "Looks amazing in red! It was done just right! Especially with the neckline."
Zachary said, "Hate to say it but just doesn't wear it right, top is ill-filling and not flattering to her."
August 31, 2011
Big Rich Texas
Big Rich Texas on Style Network is the perfect mix of drama, cliché, scripted reality, and big hair. While most of it is a stereotypical representation of the Dallas/Fort Worth area and the people that live there, it's also incredibly addicting. What's more addicting? Dallas's fabulous fashion and shopping. Evidence? These promo pictures for the show include one of the cast members sporting Amanda Sterett Veronica Earrings in gold and turquoise (Hannah is wearing them, front row brunette to the right). This beautiful earring is from our past Spring 2011 Collection, but for a limited time, check it out on our website here for purchase!
August 26, 2011
Au Revoir, Alex!
After three wonderful months with us Alex is leaving to continue to pursue her fashion-forward dreams in Las Vegas! We will miss her infectious laughter and warm personality around the office. Best of luck to you Alex!
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