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UnoMama Is Going Red In February!

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:03:35 +0100

Celebrate National Wear Red Day Friday, February 5. Wearing red is a way to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Did you know the No.1 killer of women is heart disease? You can help change that statistic by getting involved. Start by taking care of you. Exercise and diet are key to a healthy you and healthy heart. Educate yourself and others with the facts. Heart disease is largely preventable and the choices you make daily can help save your life. You can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke by focusing on the risk factors you can control or can be treated with the help of a healthcare professional. Risk factors like cholesterol, blood pressure, alcohol, physical activity, obesity, diabetes, stress, and smoking. To help improve you heart health, the American Heart Association has developed a new online resource-My Life Check - www.heart.org/MyLifeCheck. Check it out, it will get you on track toward better health. Go red for you, go red for your family, just go red it's your heart, your choices.

Here are a few of the new products UnoMama will feature to support the American Heart Association Go Red For Women.

Change It Up!

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:42:58 +0100

As I looked through my closet yesterday, I noticed the items were all very similar. Not just in color, but cut, fit and brand. My wardrobe color spectrum consist of black, shades of gray, and for those days when I'm feeling a bit adventurous...navy. So what is a girl to do when she has an urge to change it up, that's right, shop! Now, that sounds so easy, but breaking out of my "uniform" wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. The gravitational pull to the "dark" side was stronger than I imagined. The beautiful black blouse with half kimono sleeves, the relaxed gray chic scoop neckline shirt, the "I go with everything" ruched bodice black tank with wide shoulder straps... The perfect treasures, but wait these pieces (although beautiful) look exactly the same as the items in my closet. Breaking out of the mold was going to be a real challenge.

I needed a fresh new take on shopping ,so I enlisted my sister to help me change it up. I said what I didn't want and left the rest up to her. She worked to add pizzazz to my established style. It didn't take her long to find key pieces that would change my look. What she presented me with will surprise you, as it did me. She found unique and, in some cases, one of a kind accessories! That's right accessories...belts, necklaces, bracelets, rings, scarves, headbands, handbags, shoes, and even a couple of brooches. It's amazing how much a floral belt buckle can change the mood and tone of a black shift dress! I loved the way a big chunky turquoise and red coral bracelet, and silver and red coral earrings jump started my "uniform" (five-pocket style, back button flap pockets, low-rise waist, bootcut Hudsons and gray scooped neck, smocked waist top). Accessories are one way you can change it up! I for one am truly glad I did!

I loved the accessories so much that some of them will be available on UnoMama.com in February!

UnoMama Pledges To Use Reusable Bags...What About You?

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:32:40 +0100

I pledge to use reusable bags because I want to make a difference and I care. Did you know an average person will use 350 non-reusable bags a year! Most plastic bags take over 400 years to biodegrade. Did you know most recycling centers won't take plastic bags? They melt at such a low temperature they get stuck in the equipment and it's time consuming and costly to get them out. Did you know over a dozen countries have banned or put a tax on disposable bags? China uses around 3 billion plastic bags each day. Did you know when plastic "photo degrades" it ends up in our oceans? This process reduces the plastic polymers to smaller and smaller pieces; they become microscopic and are eaten by tiny marine organisms, entering the food chain. Did you know recycling plastic emits heavy metals into air causing air pollution? The manufactures of plastic bags add tons of carbon emissions into the air annually.

Did you know you can make a difference by pledging not to use plastic bags? You can do it. Take the pledge. Did you know you don't have to compromise style to take the pledge? There are many eco-fashionable choices....so buy one, two or twenty today and keep the crusade going. You can make a difference.

I recently took a tour of the local recycling center and was amazed by the amount of trash that gets thrown in with recyclable items. When contaminating items (like dirty diapers) are found, all the recyclables in that load must be put with trash! So, everyone in your neighborhood could be doing the right thing, and one person could "trash" all of that effort! Please, only recycle recyclable material.

Going Green Is Always Fashionable

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:14:07 +0100

We love the reusable bag. It eliminates the use of plastic bags, and they look/feel fashionable. Did you know plastic bags take 500 years to degrade! Try one of the hip reusable bags and feel good about shopping!

FALL FASHION (Hip Clothes) UnoMama LOVES

Faux Fur - warm up with the fabulous look and feel of faux fur. Feel good about your choice while you stay warm and make a statement.

Sequins, Sequins, Sequins - we just can't get enough! Try them on tops, tees, shoes and bags. You'll love them as much as we do.

Leggings - are the hottest trend for the fall. Try printed Leggings with a tunic for a fun Fall frenzy.

Boyfriend Jeans - they are so easy to wear, loose, cuffed, low on the hip. Get a pair today (you will be so glad you did)!

Tailored Jackets - make you feel sophisticated and you are!

Statement Necklace - is everywhere. Pair it with jeans and a tee or a shift dress. You're sure to make a "statement"!

Fall '09 is going to be the season where women make their own style! The season of bold statements and hot new looks.