Three Fashion Websites for the Chic and Stylish

January 2, 2015 12:01 pm

If you’re a real life fashionista who treats every sidewalk like a runway, you’re probably always looking for new outfit ideas. Luckily, fashion blogs provide endless inspiration that is a bit more accessible than that of more traditional fashion magazines. Here are three must-follow fashion blogs to bookmark on your browser:

Refinery 29
While it partially consists of witty pop culture stories and accessible world news, Refinery 29 is also packed full of shopping guides and celebrity outfit photos targeted toward the young stylista. Think of this smart and stylish website as your go-to for your morning dose of news and fashion.

WhoWhatWear
This mega popular fashion-blog-turned-online-magazine is a resource for many of the stylish regular girls just like yourself. Learn how to style a jumpsuit, where to find the best online sales and how to take better outfit photos in order to post your best creations to Instagram.

Fashionista
The name says it all at this sleek and stylish site, which takes a more thoughtful approach to the world of fashion. You’ll find news from behind the scenes at your favorite fashion magazines and news from around the world, all on one beautiful, image-heavy website.

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The Truth About the Five-Second Rule

December 26, 2014 12:01 pm

You've probably all heard about the five-second rule at some point in your life. This "rule" states that if you drop a piece of food on the floor and pick it up in under five seconds, the food is still safe to eat. Many of us might even be living by this rule, but does the five-second rule have any basis in science? In short, no!

The origins of the five-second rule are unknown, but science has proven that the rule simply doesn't hold water. In 2003, Jillian Clarke, a high school senior, performed an experiment at the University of Illinois during a school internship. Her experiment proved that E. coli bacteria can transfer to food well under the five-second mark. Researchers at Clemson University took this experiment a step further in 2007. The scientists applied a large amount of salmonella to various types of surfaces to see how long the bacteria could survive. After three weeks, a good amount of salmonella was still living on the surfaces. The longer food was left on these surfaces, the more germs the food acquired. In just five seconds, the number of germs measured on a piece of food was between 150 and 8,000.

So, the next time you drop that beloved cookie on the floor, just throw it out and go buy yourself a new box of cookies. You never know what could have attached itself to your treat!

The Five-Second Rule [Kids Health]
5 Second Rule With Food On Floor [MythBusters]
Fact or Fiction?: The 5-Second Rule for Dropped Food [Scientific American]

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Health Box: Home to a Healthy Dessert With a Silly Name

December 23, 2014 1:53 pm

Health Box is known for something called “fruit poop,” the cafe's signature, unique frozen treat that looks like ice cream, but is made entirely from fruit and other good-for-you ingredients. The dessert is dairy-free, so it's safe for vegans.

At this food truck, you first choose the fruits that you want included in the frozen treat itself, from white grapes to bananas to a few types of berries. Next you choose the toppings, which include coconut flakes, granola, or more diced fruits. The whole thing is served in a small bowl and eaten with a spoon, and the menu changes daily to keep things fresh. Interestingly enough, the Health Box shop even features a small gym area outside where visitors can work out while waiting for their frozen treats. If that doesn’t make for a guilt-free dessert, then we don’t know what does!

Health Box is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays and Mondays.

Health Box
608 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 954-1054
www.healthboxrestaurant.com
www.yelp.com/biz/health-box-austin

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