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By Alison Blackman Dunham aka. "Advice Sister Alison"

You have the power to change  your life for the better, forever. These ADVICE SISTERS® articles & features will inform, entertain, and inspire you.  Check our NEWEST FEATURES PAGE regularly to see the latest additions!

ENHANCE ROMANCE Most of us think of "romance" as requiring TWO, but it isn't so! Here are some quick ideas to create romance with or without a partner.

(SAMPLE) ADVICE SISTERS "DOUBLE-TAKE" Q&A  she doesn't want to waste time dating men who don't want to be dads...how much should you tell when you've just met?   There's always more than one way to look at a problem so The Advice Sisters both give you their views with their signature "double-take" Q&A. Also learn how you can get their syndicated column for your publication or e-zine!

HANDLING THE HOLIDAYS, SOLO OR NOT:  Does everyone seem to have plans and holiday "cheer" except for YOU?  Here are empowering tips for making the holidays the best ever, solo, or not!

ADVICE SISTERS DECISION-MAKER "SPINNER" A modern version of "consulting the daisy"  (she loves me, she loves me not) and "Wheel Of Fortune" all rolled into one! Personalize the spinner or use as-is to make decisions and motivate you to try new things.  Then, celebrate the new & improved, YOU!

EASY TIPS FOR A FUN VACATION: Whether you're taking a car trip with the kids, or traveling first class, "a deux," here ten tips to make the journey, even better.

11 EASY WAYS TO HANDLE STRESS In this difficult time, many people are feeling sad, frustrated and angry.  Here are some positive ways from THE ADVICE SISTERS to help handle stress, and make life easier, more successful, and more fun.

BE LUCKY IN LOVE THE ADVICE SISTERS offer you genuine love stories as inspiration from real men and women who  took a chance, and found that special someone by using one or more of our "Finding Love Tips"

DATING SUCCESS TEAMS   Join a group to "get a grip!" If you're single and would like support and inspiration, you might consider joining a dating success team (or starting one of your own).

12 WAYS TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE THIS YEAR   Maybe last year wasn't a year you'll chalk up as one to remember, but you have another chance right now to make this year the best, ever.

THE AFFIRMATION GARDEN:  If you can think it you can say it .. if you say it you can do it!  Print the affirmation garden as is--or plant a positive thought of your own.  Watch success grow!

HOW TO FEEL AT HOME, ON THE ROAD:   Here are some suggestions from Alison Blackman Dunham (aka" Advice Sister Alison") who is, by the way, a former advice columnist for Porthole Magazine.  These will help make your next trip away from home easier, more fun, safer, and more successful:

HOW TO FEEL AT HOME, ON THE ROAD:   Here are some suggestions from Alison Blackman Dunham (aka" Advice Sister Alison") who is, by the way, a former advice columnist for Porthole Magazine.  These will help make your next trip away from home easier, more fun, safer, and more successful:

MUST-HAVE SAFETY TIPS:   These must-have safety tips are just some of the ways you can stay safe. They apply to men as well as women. Please copy these and share them will your loved ones. You could help save a life!

SPRING 2007 OLYMPUS FASHION WEEK BEAUTY & FASHION RUNWAY REPORT- TIBI Show - This feature is about the TIBI Runway Show for Spring 2007 and includes a detailed description of the products used on the models, plus a do-it-yourself guide to create the same look, at home.

SPRING 2007 OLYMPUS FASHION WEEK BEAUTY & FASHION RUNWAY REPORT- - Carmen Marc Valvo Show - This feature is about the Carmen Marc Valvo Runway Show for SPRING 2007 from backstage, and the runway.

FALL 2007 MERCEDEZ BENZ FASHION WEEK BEAUTY & FASHION RUNWAY REPORT-CARMEN MARC VALVO - Carmen Marc Valvo is known for his luxurious, special event evening gowns. Here is my report on the Mercedes Benz Fall 2007 Fashion Week runway show for Carmen Marc Valvo from backstage and the runway.

Fall 2007 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Beauty & Fashion Runway Report Ellen Tracy - Ellen Tracy is beloved by fashionable women of all ages, from tailored sportswear to cocktail dresses, beautifully constructed and meticulously tailored, in luxurious fabrics.  Here is my report on Ellen Tracy for Fall, 2007, from backstage and the runway.

Fall 2007 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Beauty & Fashion Runway Report- Gustavo Arango- Gustavo Arango's collection is inspired by the exotic beauty of Puerto Rico, and the urban chic of New York. Here is my report on the Mercedes Benz Fall 2007 Fashion Week runway show for Gustavo Arango from backstage and the runway.

Fall 2007 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Beauty & Fashion Runway Report- Araks- Feminine and romantic, but with attitude...no wonder fans of Araks designs include Sofia Coppola, Amanda Peet, Michelle Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Chloe Sevigny, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Now that I've seen her Autumn 2007 collection,  Here is my report on Araks ready to wear runway show for Autumn, 2007.

Fall 2007 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Beauty & Fashion Runway Report- Alexandre Herchovitch-  Alexandre Herchovitch's Fall runway show was an eye-popping display of minimalist eco-chic, but beyond the theatrical outfits, Mr. Herchcovitch is a designer of fashion-forward clothes that women would like to own and wear. Here is my report on the Mercedes Benz Fall 2007 Fashion Week runway show for Alexandre Herchcovitch from backstage and the runway.

Fall 2007 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Beauty & Fashion Runway Report-  Fashion Week in general, and the Runway Shows of  Bill Blass, Alice Ritter, Akiko Ogawa, Gustavo Cadile, Rafael Cennamo, Venexiana, and Zang Toi

Fall 2007 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Beauty & Fashion Runway Report - Cynthia Rowley -  Cynthia Rowley's clothes are classic, with a modern, youthful spirit. Her fashions are similar, fun, functional, chic, and loved by fashionable, body-conscious women.  Here is my report on the Mercedes Benz Fall 2007 Fashion Week runway show for Cynthia Rowley from backstage and the runway.

Fall 2007 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Beauty & Fashion Runway Report - Alice Roi -  Alice Roi's somber palette and warm, chunky knits, draped skirts, and lacy tops felt youthful, but just a bit sexy. Here is my Here is my report on the Mercedes Benz Fall 2007 Fashion Week runway show for Alice Roi, from backstage and the runway.