Katherine Heigl says that despite her differences with Grey’s Anatomy costar Isaiah Washington, who used a homophobic slur to refer to fellow costar T.R Knight earlier this year, she has forgiven him.

“I know that he was very ashamed and that was a necessary emotion to move forward and not backward,” the actress, 28, tells USA Today of Washington. “His attitude and behavior and thought process needed to change, and the only way to do that is to be self-aware and honest. And I think he was. I have forgiven.”

Of the entire incident, she says, “I was ultimately grateful that it opened up a dialogue. To me, I wasn’t making a political stand. I was making a stand about hurting people’s feelings. It’s very simple in my mind. You do not actively seek to hurt other people’s feelings. I don’t care what their sexual orientation, race or gender. You don’t do that.”

In the larger scheme of things, she says, “Enough with the Michael Richards. Enough with the Mel Gibson. Enough with this. It’s disgusting. The world is still very bigoted. Go see Borat. I didn’t laugh during that movie. I cried. I was horrified.”

Such a perspective was formed during a maturation process, she says, explaining, “I grew up a lot in the last five years.”

After a year of dating musician Josh Kelly, the two became engaged last June. “My engagement was a very altering moment, going from feeling footloose and fancy-free to ‘This is huge. This isn’t just dating. This is my future husband.’ I’m ready for something like this now.

Despite that, when asked if her wedding is all planned (no date has been announced), she replies, “Not yet. Isn’t that depressing? I think we’re trying to get our acts together and try to do this sooner rather than later. But it requires so much planning and thought if you want to have the kind of wedding I want to have.”

One thing that is on the calendar, however, are kids. “I’ve always planned to adopt anyway, but [becoming engaged] definitely reinforced my want to. I’m done with the whole idea of having my own children. [It] doesn’t seem like any fun. I don’t think it’s necessary to go through all of that.”

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Livi Rae Lingerie……………No Bust Too Big or Too Small, Livi Rae Will Fit Them All!

Written by Tiffani Brown and Kimberly Stone

Livi Rae Lingerie
2975 Town Center Drive NW
Kennesaw GA 30144-4986

When approaching the boutique one is immediately in awe by the delightful decorum you would expect only to see inside. The boutique’s sign and an antique console vertical piano rest comfortably outside with an array of beautiful flowers. Such attention to detail can not go unnoticed—and yes the delightful decorum and the service are a perfect fit!

With 80% of women wearing the wrong bra size, Livi Rae can save the day. Some tell-tale signs that your bra just isn’t fittin’ right:

1. Spillage: If your breasts spill over the top or sides of your bra, increase the band and/or cup size.

2. Puckering: If cups wrinkle or pucker, choose a smaller size.

3. Riding up: A bra should fit snugly. If it creeps up in the back, you need one with a tighter band.

4. Jutting: If the underwire isn’t flush against your rib cage, it should be.

5. Grooves: If straps dig into your flesh, try a style with wider straps or a different cup size—either bigger or smaller.

Tracy M. Pfeifer, M.D., a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City, says; “Most women mistakenly believe they’re a size they’re not. Over time, this can cause big problems, and the larger the breasts, the bigger the concerns.” Besides being uncomfortable, ill-fitting bras can contribute to chronic headaches, back pain, tingling in the arms, restricted breathing, abrasions, rashes and breast pain, especially during exercise.

Looking for the perfect fit? Try a specialty bra shop.

We say go to Livi Rae Lingerie Boutique. The interior decorum of the boutique makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a sexy bedroom in Paris! With the warm smiles you see when you enter the door, the girl talk, and the giggles you hear when mentioning who will see your new, sexy ensemble, you’ll feel right at home with Livi Rae Lingerie. The owners are two style-savvy girlies who love fashion and specialize in Intimates. They can tell you exactly who conceptualized each beautifully designed piece and give you the entire background on everything in the store. With bra sizes literally from A to K, nothing is out of Livi Rae’s reach. They go the extra mile to help survivors of breast cancer. This conscious collective duo specializes in Mastectomy Bras (bras specially designed for women who have survived breast cancer.) For women who are unable to have implants after mastectomies, Livi Rae arranges for them to have prosthesis sewed into their bra of choice, just so that they will feel like real breasts. “1 out of every 7 woman has breast cancer,” Livie Rae explains. “Those women who cannot have implants are forced to wear prosthetic bras. Many of these bras are very uncomfortable and unattractive.” Livie Rae continues, “We carry bras that can be altered to incorporate prosthetics. We offer beautiful bras in all different colors and styles and we actually have different sizes of prostheses on-site.”

Livi Rae also caters to nursing moms and moms-to-be! And they will convert your regular bras into nursing bras. They carry all the accessories for the new mom: Cooling Pads and Lily Pads for when the milk is coming in . From the vintage bustiers to the hot trendy thongs that the grandmas come callin’ for, Livi Rae has all of the lingerie you need—or at least until you come sashaying back for the latest pieces. After entering the store, I was greeted by the owners, Cynthia and Molly, and we chatted for a while about the newly opened Kennesaw Boutique. Boy, was I excited to hear of such a successful business finding its niche in Kennesaw. The intimate shopping experience is tucked right behind Town Center Mall. Molly and Cynthia always go the extra mile to make each and every woman feel welcome. They stock everything from panties that fit like a second skin to perfectly fitted bras. Every woman leaves Livi Rae feeling ALL WOMAN. No Bust too Big or too Small, Livi Rae will fit them all. The boutique specializes in delicate intimates. Currently, if you bring in your old bra you get $5 towards your new bra! You will also get a tax write-off for your old bra that will be donated to charity. And in addition for you ladies who’ve had gastric bypass surgery, Livi Rae welcomes you too. Naturally, your bras will also be fit to the T. The newly opened Livi Rae is located off of Barrett Pkwy. With amazing prices for their custom-fittings any woman can spoil herself…go get fitted today!

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You probably don’t give handbags the same scrutiny you give a pair of jeans: if a handbag is cute or fits your lifestyle then it works.

But did you know that a handbag can flatter your shape almost as much as the right pair of jeans?

Apply these easy steps to getting bag in proportion to your figure. It can not only knock off pounds visually (no kidding!), it’ll polish up your style in a flash.

Shapes

Try to choose a shape that is the opposite of your body type. If you are tall and thin, look for a slouchy, rounded hobo bag to compliment your figure. If you’re short and voluptous, play off opposites by choosing a handbag that is tall and rectangular or long and sleek (like a clutch).

In general, the rounder your figure, the more structured your bag should be. That doesn’t mean that you have to carry a hard box around to counterbalance your womanly shape: rectangular or square silhouettes in soft leathers or fabrics will do the trick.

Some popular shapes:

• Tote - An open-top bag with straps or handles.
• Hobo bag - A crescent-shaped shoulder bag.
• Duffle - Tall shoulderbag, often with a wider opening on top.
• Field bag - A flap-top shoulderbag with utility-type closure (buckles, snaps, etc).
• Clutch - A small, handheld bag or a larger, geometric shape that is tucked under the arm.
• Satchel- A large, handheld bag.
• Baguette - Long and rounded shoulder bag resembling the namesake bread.
• Messenger - A large, soft shoulder bag with long straps (often worn across the body).
• Cigar Box - A small, boxy, hard bag.
• Pouch - A soft, small bag.
• Kelly bag - A classic Hermes style named after Grace Kelly; a large, structured handbag with distinctive hardware closures.

Scale

While the shape should oppose your body type for maximum flattery, the size of the bag should be in proportion to your figure.

Think scale here: a woman who is 6 feet tall and a size 14 would look lost with a teensy hand-held bag. A petite size 0 would look overwhelmed by an enormous slouchy bag.

A shoulder bag’s length (where the bottom of the bag hits your body) will accentuate whatever part of the body it comes near.

For example, a shoulder bag that ends around the hips will play up your hip width (the eye is drawn to the bag).

Most women look great with a bag that hits mid-torso because it flatters the waist.

Tips

• Take time in a store to try on handbags in front of a mirror just like you would apparel.
• Don’t be tempted by trendy shapes that don’t suit your figure: there are plenty of great alternatives that will work.
• Think lifestyle when shopping for handbags: if you’re toting diapers and graham crackers, an artsy vintage bag won’t hold up.

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