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Like to dress well but don't have deep pockets? If you arm yourself with a little information, you can "dress to the nines" without going in the red. Here's how: 1. Take an inventory of your closet and make a list of things you need. Buying from a list will keep you focused and curb impulse buying. 2. Buy the best ...

It's so easy to be seduced. You pass by a store window and see lust-worthy fashions that are calling — even screaming — your name. At that point, consider putting your hands over your ears and repeating, "Not listening. Not listening." Here's why. Some of the most popular styles for fall and winter should come with warning labels: Exercise extreme caution! ...

It's been billed as the ultimate guide to fashion chic - a new book charting the top 100 items a woman must have in her wardrobe. Written by Elle magazine's fashion director Nina Garcia, she gives her expert opinion on the pieces a woman must own to get her through every fashion trend and emergency. From the perfect-fitting pair of jeans ...

DEAR READERS, I have a closet packed with clothes, but the truth is, I have my favorite pieces and I pretty much stick to the same old song. My attachment to my faves is sometimes illogical. I would never want to have to explain why I love those Kenneth Cole mules or that emerald necklace. They are just me, as ...

In person, she's as slender as the slinky, spindly heels on her black patent Yves Saint Laurent tribute platforms. But stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe, 37, is building herself into one hefty brand. "That's the goal. A couple of years ago I thought to myself that I wanted to build a whole lifestyle brand and really educate people that anyone ...

AP Photo Recently, I happened to catch part of an E! Entertainment program called something like, "The 25 Hottest Red Carpet Stars." It showed some of the most beautiful women in the world as they counted down to number one. Uma Thurman, Selma Hayek, Nicole Kidman - all of the "usual suspects" were there. The youngest was Kiera Knightly, the ...

Summer in the city…the season for vacationing bosses, happy hours, and summer Fridays. It is also the time of year when people tend to forget the office dress code and foray into questionable attire. We’ve all been there. It’s 90 degrees and humid and you see that sundress calling your name from the closet. You ask yourself, “Can I get away ...

Summer means lots of sun and oilier skin. That means you need to watch the heat, protect yourself from the cancer causing UV rays and adjust you skincare regime.

Have you ever arrived at work and realized you forgot something small, yet critical, at home? Like your I-must-have-it-everyday-or-I’ll-die chapstick? Well, here is AdminSecret’s list of office essentials, must-have supplies to stash away at your desk to help you avoid those minor panic moments in the future. [photo:12935] Beauty Supplies Dry Shampoo Available in spray or powder forms, dry shampoo will ...

Everytime I make a rug I feel as though I hae accomplished something. Just to see my art work come to life. They can be made into pillows, or put in frames, or even given away as gifts. There are so many to choose from at the store. You can buy the kit and make it at your own liesure. ...

My hook-rugs was were a great project for me. They helped me to relax and to feel as though I were doing something useful with my spare-time. I enjoyed making them and they are all so very beautiful. I know that in time I will make more things I save my rugs for now, don't much know yet what I am ...

I can do so many things, I cease to amaze myself at what I can do. There is nothing that you can't do that you put your mind into. Everything that we do and everything that we make is a creation from within we are the creators. If you know of anyone that is intereted in having one made please contact ...

Everytime that I make something it gives me a sense of feeling like I have done something really creative. I made a foot hassock one year in upholstry class that came out beautiful. It was kind of hard to make but once it was done it looked beautiful. I learned how to make most of these things in school.

I had a wonderful Christmas Holiday in 2009. Last Christmas, I went to a Broadway Musical play, then we went out to eat at a lovely restauant. The costumes were bautiful and the play was also very nice. We also went to see the children sing Christmas Carols and do a ballet dance. Mom cooked a fantastic dinner, it turned out ...

Is it fashionable to be frugal these days? With endless talk of economic woes, there's ample reason to scrimp and save. At every turn, cash-conserving alternatives seem to be sneaking back into pop culture's consciousness. Here are a few ways to scale back your lifestyle, while still remaining chic. [page] Buy an economical car It doesn't need to be a ...

Christian Audigier, the force behind the Ed Hardy and Von Dutch fashion lines, knows how to get his designs noticed and worn by superstars. Christian Audigier's office is a monument to pop culture. The 3,000-square-foot space in the Culver City section of Los Angeles contains two pinball machines, two motorcycles, and large statues of Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man. There is no ...

Upscale Consignment Shops - Cheap prices for pricey merchandise Consignment stores are getting more than a second look in this economy, as people flock to higher-end towns for some high-end used bargains

MILAN, Italy - The latest "first" for Barack Obama comes off the Milan runway. Calling the U.S. presidential hopeful "the man of the moment," Donatella Versace dedicated her Spring-Summer 2009 collection presented Saturday evening to Obama, creating a style she said was designed for "a relaxed man who doesn't need to flex muscles to show he has power." Chatting with reporters ...

Question: I received a bottle of really expensive perfume for Mother's Day. I was planning to wear it only for special occasions, but my daughter says I should use it daily. She says it will spoil if I don't use it fast enough. I've never had a scent spoil before. Does this happen? Answer: Your perfume won't spoil, exactly, but it ...

Why are these bags so hot? The pricey status bag known as the Birkin starts at $7,500 and is sold in limited numbers, much to the chagrin of wealthy style mavens and their over-extended sisters around the world. The Hermès bag, which is the theme of a new book by a local author, is often seen adorning the arm of celebrities ...