30 is the new black

Gym rage is on the rise, and whether you’re about to do your first spin class or you’re a regular in the weightsroom, Gillian Nalletamby gives you some tips to help you play nice in the gym.

Arriving at the gym 40 minutes before a popular spin class was about to commence, I found to my dismay that every bike had been accounted for. Tensions rose and a fight broke out when one person accused another gym member of stealing their bike.

So how do you stop gym rage from occurring (and I’m not talking about steroid abuse) and what is the proper gym etiquette to endear you to your fellow gym members?

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Jumpsuits are gracing Spring 2009 collections from the likes of Dolce and Gabbana, Stella McCartney and Gucci and are a key look for Spring/Summer 09. There is something quite childlike and innocent about the jumpsuit or the aptly named shorter playsuit.

It brings you back to your childhood; hopscotch, pigtails and having a crush on the boy next door. You may never get that dream job or marry your childhood sweetheart but at least now whatever you’re doing, you can look good doing it.

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Looking for a new post while still at your old one takes skill, writes Gillian Nalletamby.

Finding a new job is hard work. It’s like going into battle – a battle of wits, that is. Job searching takes discipline, determination and just a little bit of stealth and cunning. Here are some tips from a trained veteran to get Operation Job Search under way and get you job ready.

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Keep everyone guessing with innocent bows one day and going wild with tribal accessories the next. Louis Vuitton heralded the trend with the heavily embellished ‘it’ shoe, Spicy platform sandals, unveilled in their Spring/Summer 2009 collection.

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Waiting for a train, I was confronted by a guy I dated in my mid 20s. All of a sudden, my dating life flashed past my eyes and it wasn’t pretty. As I desperately tried to remember why we stopped dating, I was interrupted on my trip down memory lane when he said to me that I didn’t like him because he was a nice guy. However, this is where men make the majority of their mistakes. Women want to be with nice guys but men need to redefine what they think a ‘nice guy’ is.

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30 is the new black has posted a new item, ‘Mad about the bow’

Much like Mr Right for the Moment, bows are playful, fun and frivolous. And
just like that significant other who isn’t all that significant, bows are a fad
that won’t last forever. You shouldn’t place much emotional investment on a
casual relationship so similarly only invest in clothes and accessories that
you think will last the distance.  Here is a selection of bow inspired
accessories.

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Mad about the bow

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30 is the new black has posted a new item, ‘Mad about the bow’

Much like Mr Right for the Moment, bows are playful, fun and frivolous. And
just like that significant other who isn’t all that significant, bows are a fad
that won’t last forever. You shouldn’t place much emotional investment on a
casual relationship so similarly only invest in clothes and accessories that
you think will last the distance.  Here is a selection of bow inspired
accessories.

You may view the latest post at

Mad about the bow

You received this e-mail because you asked to be notified when new updates are
posted.

Best regards,
Gillian Nalletamby
webmaster@30isthenewblack.com