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The Making Strides San Diego fundraiser walk on Sunday was amazing! The walk took place in Balboa Park in San Diego and for anyone who has never been, we suggest you check it out. Balboa Park is a beautiful place, with museums, Japanese gardens, an art gallery, and cultural centers, it will keep anyone occupied for hours. Sadly, it rained for the entire walk, but everyone was in such great spirits that it didn't seem to matter. Making Strides ended up raising over $900,000 for breast cancer research, which is insane! Fresh Karat is glad we could be a part of such a great experience and our "Karats for the Cure" headwraps were a huge success! Check out our team pictures and buy a "Karats for the Cure" headwrap while you still can- proceeds are still going to the Making Strides Foundation!
Our "Karats for the Cure" team! Thanks to everyone who came out and supported!
The back of our Fresh Karat tank tops that we made for the Making Strides walk! So cute!
We work with some of the best people here at Fresh Karat!
Looking fresh and adorable while supporting a great cause! Our "Karats for the Cure" headwraps!

As soon as the weather turns bad, we tend to eat more and work out less, which obviously isn't very healthy for us. Don’t let the fall weather take over your eating habits though! Continue your work-outs, (with your Fresh Karat headwraps in tow of course!) and maybe even try a new cleanse ! We like the Joulebody Kickstart, because it helps you kick those awful cravings.  Read this article from Vogue to learn how this writer stopped her candy cravings!  Tell us about a work-out, cleanse, or eating trick that you use to stay healthy and happy!

The Millionaire Matchmaker premiered last night on BravoTV and we want to know what all of you thought of it! The show opened in New York City, where Patti is opening a new office. She admits that NYC is a fast-paced and challenging place for love, but she must be hopeful since the whole show is filming in NYC and not LA! One of the “millionaires’ on the show last night was Bryce Gruber, who blogged about her experience on her website, theluxuryspot.com. Check out what she wrote- she’s very funny and sarcastic about the show and her experience on it!

A new year is almost upon us, and we're thinking it's time to take a look back at the past. Elle Magazine is helping us out by giving us a look back at the past 25 years of Pop’s biggest moments, events, and obsessions. You'll love looking through all these pictures and laughing at the moments you've forgotten! Take a look!

Personal trainer, fitness model, and FK Ambassador are just a few of the terms associated with Alli McKee. Her blog, while being very inspirational, is all about different exercises that you can do to stay fit and healthy, and we are loving it! This month she’s featured in Oxygen Magazine’s Collector’s Edition, “Off the Couch!” For the article, she talks about cardio and working out outside, and what does she say she normally wears with her workout gear? A Fresh Karat headband of course! Check out her blog and Oxygen Magazine to see her featured in there!

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month we’re paying homage to some beautiful ladies and their impact on philanthropic and charitable causes! Check out these dazzling photos of some celebrity women who attended the Power of Women Luncheon in Beverly Hills.

I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels.

Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass

~ Maya Angelou ~

We’re feeling pretty inspired over here at Fresh Karat after watching Kate Moss’ video celebrating the launch of her new clothing collection! Watch her and her girlfriends as they spend an afternoon trying on beautiful clothes, eating cupcakes, and drinking champagne. We can’t think of anything more glamorous!

If you love art then a great app for your Iphone has arrived! Called, “The Exhibitionist,” this up-to-the minute app allows you to track art exhibitions based on your location or interests, create maps with routes, E-mail friends, and read reviews. And to top it off it even has a cool design. Tell us about some other apps that you love!

We told you animal prints were going to be a hot trend this fall, and now we’re proving it! From boots to jackets and everything in between, animal prints are a standout piece to have in your wardrobe right now. Still unsure exactly how to wear this must-have style? Watch this video from Fabsugar to get some tips on how to wear this look!

Elle Magazine’s November issue is all about the powerful women of Hollywood, and we love reading about not only how inspirational they are, but what they are inspired by as well. Pick up the issue or click here to read a little bit more about these fabulously gorgeous leading ladies!

This past Saturday night was Alpha Phi’s, a sorority at the University of San Diego, Red Dress Gala, which is their annual philanthropic event to raise awareness and support for women’s cardiac care. Fresh Karat was fortunate enough to be able to donate some of our headwraps to this amazing cause, and we love the way our gift basket turned out!

Leather is always in style, but now it’s time to expand beyond the traditional leather jacket! Spice up your wardrobe with leather pants, skirts, dresses, or tops! Not sure how to do this? Watch this video from FabSugar to learn how!

Baby Karat is back—but only for the Holiday Season! These incredibly adorable limited-edition headbands are the perfect gift for infants ages 0-2. In all kinds of different prints and fashion inspirations (some available in matching adult Fresh Karat sizes), these headbands are sure to be a hit! Make sure to buy yours today because these headbands will definitely sell out quick!    

Have you heard of the new trend sweeping the East Coast?! It’s called “Dress Up Friday,” and it was inspired by the many women who not only have busy workdays but also busy night lives as well, and don’t have time to change their outfit before the night festivities start! Only swapping their workday flats for some trendy boots or heels and a clutch, these women give a whole new meaning to getting ready on the fly! What do you all think of starting this trend on the West Coast?

Yesterday Fresh Karat did a photo shoot for the fall season and the pictures turned out amazing! Thank you to everyone who helped out- we’re so excited about our new pictures! Here’s a sneak peak of some of them from our shoot, but there are a lot more to come! Tell us what you think! We’re also preparing for our next Flash Sale taking place on Cyber Monday so don't forget to sign up for our mailing list ASAP, you’re not going to want to miss out on this one!

Have you heard of Google’s new search engine? You’d never recognize it as Google if you have! It’s called Boutiques.com and it’s all about fashion. Not only does the website allow you to search the entire web for whatever shoe, purse, blouse, jean, etc. that you’re looking for, but you can also search and look at fashion bloggers websites! This site is a shopaholic’s dream- you definitely need to check it out!

Don’t blink! Monday, November 29th is CYBER MONDAY! We’re having another Flash Sale from 9am PST to 3pm PST and you don’t want to miss out! Last time was a huge success so we decided to bring our famous sale back- but only for 6 hours! Make sure to check out our website November 29th for unbelievable savings and ridiculous discounts for CYBER MONDAY!

Lanvin has finally made a fashion line for the masses, and it’s available now at H&M! Click here to see pictures from the couture show in NYC - the dresses are to die for! We know Lanvin’s H&M line is going to be a huge success- better get your dresses while they’re still on the racks girls!

We all wish we had a personal trainer to help us work out, but now we have the next best thing! Fitness Magazine gives us four different celebrity trainers and the workouts they do with their a-list stars. Get that Hollywood body you’ve always wanted, and don’t forget to wear your FK headband while you do it! Click here to read about the different work outs you can do!

There are so many diet foods out there it’s hard to tell what’s actually good for you and what’s not. So how do you know when to buy the “fat-free” option over the regular one? Read this article to find out which diet foods actually make you fat, and what you should be eating instead!

BabyKarat is the perfect holiday gift for your little one/s! From race cars and polka dots to stripes and sailboats and everything in between, we have the cutest headbands for every type of baby! Get yours in time for the holiday season- not only are you going to love them, but whoever you give them to is going to as well! Buy yours today and receive 25% of your order! Click here to see all the different prints that we offer! What are you waiting for!?

The highly anticipated movie, “Black Swan,” staring Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman opened this week and we can’t wait to see the amazing costumes designed by Rodarte! Get a sneak peek here if you haven’t seen the movie yet! For anyone who has seen it already- tell us how it was! Were the costumes as incredible as they look?!

Have you heard the news? Angelina Jolie has teamed up with former CEO of Asprey, Robert Procop, who's been designing pieces for her for the past decade, to create a jewelry and clothing line! Seen first at the premiere of her movie, Salt, we’re sure this collection is going to be both timeless and elegant, just like Angelina herself. Be sure to keep your eyes out for more pictures of Angelina wearing her fabulous new line!

We know it can be easy to diet on your own, but what happens when you go to a restaurant? With all that yummy, mega-calorie food staring you in the face, how can you say no?! Well, we found this article that might make it a little easier for you to see how to control your calorie intake when you’re out and about- read up and enjoy those healthy meals!

The holiday season is the perfect time to bake all those great cookie recipes you’ve been dying to make, and whether or not they’re for friends or family, Martha Stewart has you covered! We can’t wait to try making the Chocolate Pistachio Cookies!

We know we’ve shown you some great gift guides, but once we came across this one, we knew we just couldn’t resist one more. A gift guide for the yoga loving fashionistas? What could be more perfect! This is by far our favorite one, and there’s still time to snatch up some of these awesome gifts! Don’t forget to add your Fresh Karat headwrap in there!

Ever seen “Closet Confessions” on BravoTV? If not you’re missing out! Bravo and Bluefly take you inside your favorite celebrities’ closets to see what they’re wearing and what their favorite fashion accessories are! Catch all the videos on Bluefly.com- here’s one of our personal favorites from Nicky Hilton!

Since it’s almost the New Year, Vogue has finally come out with their “Impact List of 2010,” which highlights the ten best collaborations, events, and people of the past year that made an impact on the fashion world, and the five things they're looking forward to in 2011. Definitely a must read for any fashionista!

Being able to eat what you want over the holidays, and then having the perfect workout to get rid of the amount of sweet potatoes or pie that you ate? Sounds too good to be true, but it’s not! Fitness magazine offers you different ways that you can get rid of the excess that you ate by showing you the amount of calories that were in your food, and then fun things you can do to work it off. Go ahead, try it!

Have you heard the news? Rachel Zoe and PopSugar’s Retail Therapy, (an app on Facebook) have teamed up to give Rachel Zoe her own pop-up shop! This means that you can find limited-edition items to buy hand-picked by Rachel Zoe herself! Rachel’s store is only available during the holidays though, so you’ll have to sign up now if you want to buy some of these gorgeous items!

Blog site, Because I’m Addicted, shows you what the top trends for 2011 are going to be. Our personal favorites are bright colors and long skirts, but you can never go wrong with prints, and the loungewear-inspired trend is simply stunning. Tell us which trend is going to be your favorite for the New Year!

Have you heard the news? Kim Kardashian’s new jewelry line, Belle Noel, has just launched! Featuring both simple and statement pieces, the jewelry line is actually quite gorgeous! Our favorite piece so far is definitely the long silver locket she’s sporting in one of these pictures, but with so many pretty pieces, we know her line is going to be a success!

Why is it that when it turns cold and rainy outside we become tired and lazy? Marie Claire gives us ten ways to get out of our slump that doesn’t involve that daily dose of coffee. Try some of these remedies and we’re sure you’ll be feeling cheerful and lively again in no time!

We couldn’t help but notice Khloe Kardashian’s new ‘do at the People’s Choice Awards- what do you think of her new hair color? We think the actress looks fab no matter what color hair she has, and did you know her boutique in Calabasas sells FK headwraps? The girl’s got style!

We can’t wait for this book to come out, (and thankfully it’s soon- Jan. 15th), Fashion: 150 Years of Couturiers, Designers, Labels. This book is 512 pages and is devoted to the past fifteen decades of fashion- we know it’s going to be simply AH-MAZING!

We love that FabSugar has put together this article on transitional dresses you can wear now and when the weather turns nice in Spring! Wear these dresses now with tights and booties, and in Spring by themselves with flats or wedges! The best part is that all these dresses are currently on sale- so you better hurry!

Look what we found! Rachel Zoe has just come out with, “The Zoe Report: 20 Posh Home Accessories,” which are all as equally fabulous as her. Definitely a must for any fashionista wanting to redecorate their house! We can’t wait to snatch up these amazing finds!

Jessica Alba’s daughter looks darling while wearing a headband out with her mom! Get her look for your daughter with our Baby Karat line!

One important component to your exercise routine? Breathing correctly! Knowing proper breathing techniques can really help to increase your fitness levels. Oxygen Magazine breaks down these workout tips for you here.

The Razzie nominations have just come out and for all of you who don’t know what those are, they’re awards that go to the worst movies and actors/actresses of this past year. Besides being pretty hilarious, we can’t decide if we agree with the nominations or not, what do you think?

The 2011 Sundance Film Festival was this past weekend, and stars donned their cozy winter gear for some fun and work in Utah. Check out this photo gallery to see what stars were there and what they they were wearing!

Just because you missed the SAG awards last night doesn’t mean you have to miss the fashion! E! shows you everything, from the good, the bad, to the ugly, and we’re loving re-looking at the dresses! Our favorites from last night include, Claire Danes, Mila Kunis, and January Jones, (although Sofia Vergara looked AMAZING as well!) but we weren’t really digging Amy Adams tight dress or Mariska Hargitay’s boring one. Who was your favorite from the night?

Love Hollywood’s celebrity starlets’ hairstyles but never know how they get their hair like that? Instyle is showing you how to achieve their looks with the “Top 10 Party Hairstyles of 2010.” They definitely picked the best hairstyles, because all of these girls look fabulous! We’re dying to try Ashley Greene’s pinned back waves and Malin Ackerman’s Edgy Ponytail!

We stumbled across this article and couldn’t wait to share it with you! Although many of us love to indulge in a cocktail or two, the calorie count is something we tend to forget about, (or try to forget about it!). This new alternative to Vodka has really got us excited though! Called Shochu, it tastes like Vodka but has way less calories. What could be better?

Springtime is almost here, and that means flowy tops, neutral colors, pretty dresses, and our new favorite piece: dressy shorts! Pair them with wedges and your favorite blouse for a romantic look. The best part about this new staple is you can dress it up or down depending on where you’re going!

Fashion week is officially upon us! Here are some front row photos of celebrities at different shows and events to get you excited!

H&M has done it again; this time they’ve created an eco-friendly fashion line just in time for spring! Called “Conscious Collection,” it features light-hued dresses, shorts, tops, and blazers. The photos are amazing- we can’t wait for the collection to hit stores in April!

Even if we miss the actual Awards show, it’s hard to miss the fashion! The Grammys were on last night, and there were some crazy outfits, from Lady Gaga’s egg to Rihanna’s almost see-through dress, these ladies definitely gave us something to talk about! The most surprising outfit of the night though? Miley Cyrus’ GORGEOUS dress! Hopefully there are more stylish outfits to come from the young actress/singer!

Last week we gave you a taste of what celebrities were wearing to Fashion Week, this week it’s all about the street style. See what the models and fashionistas who attend the fashion shows are wearing- we promise you won’t be disappointed!

Love the fact that spring is just around the corner, but hate the thought of what it might do to your budget? Get some great ideas for spring with this budget-savvy article from Marie Claire titled, “4 Super-Luxe Spring Looks for Less.”

We’re all looking to lose weight now that spring is almost here, but sometimes it can be hard to get back into a routine. Kick off your weight loss with these five easy ways to lose fat from Oxygen Magazine- it’s easier than you think! Our favorite is remembering to walk up stairs two at a time, because really, is there anything simpler?

We’re loving BellaSugar’s article on, “The 30 Hottest Manicures From Fashion Week And How To Get Them.” Some manicures are over the top and crazy, while others are plain and funky; there’s a style for whatever mood you’re in! We can’t wait to try some of them out!

Since winter has made our hair brittle and dry, we definitely need to make it healthy again before springtime comes around. Luckily Marie Claire has four DIY how-to hair remedies! Our favorite? Adding volume to our hair with a food concoction made from around the house!

In honor of Mardi Gras we found Emeril’s, “Mardi Gras Jambalaya” Recipe! It looks amazing, (and how could it not be coming from this chef?) we can’t wait to at least attempt to make it! Tell us what and if you’re cooking up any special dishes for this fun holiday!

Going on a vacation soon- perhaps for spring break? Check out Vogue’s, “Most Wanted: Spring Break Essentials!” We’re loving Laura Urbinati’s high waisted bikini- so chic!

Get your tummy toned and looking fabulous for bikini season! Use these ab workouts from Fitness Magazine and you’re sure to see results fast! We’re implementing these easy techniques into our workout routine pronto! 

We’ve been on the lookout for great ways to get rid of our dull winter skin, and we’ve finally found something! Instyle Magazine’s, “Spring Skincare” slide show is packed full of products that are sure get your skin looking healthy and beautiful for spring!