When it comes to jewelry trends this upcoming season, we’re seeing the disco era reign supreme again right into fall. The runways and street style snaps have been rife with big ass oversized hoop earrings. In fact, if you remember a couple months back... Full Article

Dear Duana, I'm due in the last week of August with my first, and I'm not quite sure what to do about girl names! The baby's last name will be double-barrelled. We have one name for a boy - Daniel, after my grandfather. All systems are a go on that one -  we both love it, it works with the prospective surname and all sides of our respective families (mixed heritage here, mostly Indian) can pronounce it without trouble. Full Article

I’m on the road this week so here’s a perfectly landed update that is – I have to admit – even better than the just-about-perfect suggestions for The Perfect Fit Solution... Full Article

Duana, A few weeks ago my beloved 13 year old golden retriever Wrigley lost her battle with cancer. I was devastated. I still am devastated. It's been a horrible time. What makes it even worse is that her 'brother' Oscar my 10 year old golden is lost without her. He's never been alone. Full Article

I know I’m in love with a product when I start to unnecessarily buy volumes of said product, just in case it will be discontinued. It’s irrational and stupid, but hey, it’s a marker for me….so there’s that. And this summer I’ve been f-cking obsessed with Bite Beauty’s Multistick... Full Article

My co-worker/friend is having a baby (due late August), and recently moaned that coming up with names was "so hard." To which I replied, "OMG that's the most fun part of having a baby! I don't want a kid, but I desperately want to name one!" Long story short, she agreed to let me (help) name her baby boy. Full Article

Hi Hayley!  I need some help please! I am 10 weeks post C-section and need help deciphering what I should be doing to get back in shape and shed this baby weight. I was cleared to workout at 6 weeks however, I have been battling an infection in my incision. I am on antibiotics and on the mend and very anxious to get back into shape. Full Article

Hi Hayley! I am looking for advice on how to find a personal trainer. Here's a bit of background: I am very active. I compete in masters swimming during the fall/winter and triathlon and open water swimming in the spring/summer. In addition to these competitive endeavours I like to hike, surf, yoga, and generally try new things. Full Article

Hello Duana, I am 5 days away from my due date with baby boy number 4 and so far it looks like this one is going to be nameless! I have 3 boys: Jaymes Earl Mc-----, Owyn Danny Mc-----, and Rhys William Mc-----. We intentionally chose names with the letter Y in them and want to continue this. Full Article

Ok, so as much as I wish I can take credit for this idea, I can’t.  This salad idea comes from one of my clients who has been kicking ass in a health challenge she created for herself this past June. In the past we have struggled with finding balance and creating a healthy lifestyle that she can be consistent with. Full Article

I received a letter a month or so ago – then yesterday, an update, which is below… Hi Duana, Long time reader and lover of your name nerd column, obsessed with Show Your Work, and I just finished The Name Therapist (loved it!). Sidenote: I loved your assessment of Cheryl as that is my new sister in law and definitely competent and I really feel like I break free of the practical Leslie as well as your friend did!! I'm finally able to write to ask advice as opposed to just muse about names as I'm due in late September. Full Article