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Say “I Do” to Bridal Accessories
Finally found the perfect dress? Well, now its time to go from blushing bride to a fashion stand-out your family and friends will be talking about for years. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of old-Hollywood glamour or the daring innovation of the avant-garde, Fashion instructors from several Art Institutes school locations share trends in bridal accessories that can help you achieve a one-of-a-kind look on your wedding day.

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Job seeking tips for designers: How to appeal to potential employers
For college graduates entering the design fields, in particular aspiring interactive media and Web designers, a job search that ends well starts with socializing. Communicating and networking – in person, not just social networking online – is an important way for students to start building a foundation for their careers.

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Shop Sustainable: How to Know What Products Are Environmentally-Friendly
Spring is often considered a time for renewal and change. When planning your home “spring cleaning” and design changes, consider what products and furniture you own that are sustainable.

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Just the Right Size: How to Shop Online
To learn how to order just the right size when shopping online for clothes, follow this advice from fashion school pros in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Comfort Foods + Good Health? Yes!
Comfort foods remind us of home, warmth and family; they are often simple, everyday foods we had as children.

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Making a Toddler’s Room Sustainable:
Whether you’ve been taking steps towards green living or you’re a newbie and want to jump start your efforts and reduce your carbon footprint on earth, another area of opportunity is your toddler’s room.

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Career Change – Passion You Have to Pursue
Whether you are pursuing a life-long passion or looking to reinvent yourself, it is never too late to pursue a new career.

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Out of the Chocolate Box Ideas for Valentine’s Day Treats
Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) and Chef Instructor in the Baking & Pastry Program at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California, Inland Empire, Matthieu Chamussy suggests a wonderfully French confection for this Valentine’s Day: the macaron.

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Top Trends in Bridal Wear
Although the latest Brides American Wedding Study shows the average cost of a wedding in 2010 was $26,501, a decrease of 5 percent from 2009, weddings continue to be big business. But many couples are opting to cut the guest list instead of big ticket items like wedding gowns.

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Game On! What Games Should Our Kids Be Playing?
Kids love video games – they’re exciting, fun and engrossing. While games can promote learning and growth, too much video gaming – or playing inappropriate games – can lead to negative consequences. What should parents know to make good game choices for their children?

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