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Is it Really Possible to Save My Favorite Ripped Jeans?

by CodyApril 29, 2010 Fashion

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Ever lose your favorite pair of jeans to a crotch rip or wear-through? How about a broken belt loop or a rip at the corner of the pocket? It’s happened to me and I know how [...]

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How To Clean Those Havaianas

by CodyApril 26, 2010 Fashion

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Everybody knows that Havaianas flip-flops are the best flip-flops. Not only do they come in great colors and styles, the soft sole offers cushy padding other sandals cannot touch. At any given time, I have at [...]

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Eco-Chic: In Honor of Earth Day, Picks From Econscious Market

by CodyApril 16, 2010 Accessories

It’s the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day next week! Hooray for Mother Earth! I recently discovered EconsciousMarket.com, a fantastic online store that does the leg-work for you, hand-picking “eco-friendlier” products and letting you choose which organization to which you want [...]

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Natural Skincare Products That Work

by AnnApril 15, 2010 Beauty

Skincare. It’s something all of us think about, whether it’s using a daytime moisturizer with sunscreen, finding the right face wash for our skin type, or moving on into the world of anti-wrinkle products, eye creams, and beyond.
Lucky me, [...]

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The Art of Tranistion(al Jackets)

by CodyApril 9, 2010 Editorial

My favorite thing about spring is that it means that summer’s coming. That, and for a tiny window, maybe four weeks, I get to wear some of my favorite outerwear, transitional jackets. Cotton blazers, jean jackets, military-inspired lightweight coats, cardigans… [...]

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DIY: Designer-Inspired Tassel Keychain (Yeah, She’s Crafty)

by CodyApril 5, 2010 Accessories

I saw a very cute tassel keychain at Kate Spade, but couldn’t help but gawk at the price. A couple of days later, my shoe designer upstairs neighbor was tossing out yards of patent leather and I salvaged it from [...]

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Lita Ford, Why Have The Runaways Forsaken You?

by DianaApril 2, 2010 Editorial

I just saw The Runaways, and while it’s not as bad as I thought it would be, I was disappointed that Lita Ford was completely ignored. She had aproximately 4 lines, and there wasn’t even a “where are they now” postcript at [...]

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April Showers Bring Cute Outfits

by CodyMarch 26, 2010 Editorial

Spring means rain. And rain can mean stifling your adorable personal style underneath layers of unattractive raincoats, brightly colored boots you know you’ll be stuck in all day, and that umbrella you found abandoned on the subway. But it doesn’t [...]

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Editor’s Page: Shoulder Fads

by CodyMarch 19, 2010 Editorial

Shoulder pads may have been all the rage in the days of Nancy Reagan, and like it or not, they’re back. But fret not, the years have been kind to the shoulder pad, and with this latest incarnation, which incorporates [...]

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Editor’s Page: Terrific Trenches (When Spring Springs a Leak)

by CodyMarch 12, 2010 Editorial

Trench coats are the LBD of outerwear; dressed up or dressed down, they are always chic, always appropriate, and transcend trends, so a good trench is the definition of an investment piece. But as you’ll see here, where you can [...]

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The Subtle Red Lip

by CodyMarch 10, 2010 Beauty

As ya’ll know, I have a complete and utter obsession with Dr. Pepper lip balm. Besides the subtle-sweet flavor and the moisturizing properties, one of the the benefits is the sheer red color that becomes deeper with each coat.
As I [...]

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I Like It: South of France Soaps

by CodyMarch 3, 2010 Body

Varbana, Lime Basil, Magnolia Pear, and Cucumber Aloe are just a few of my favorite soapy scents from South of France, a great, all-natural, all-vegetable (who wants to lather themselves in animal fat every morning?) body line from, you guessed [...]

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Editor’s Page: Snow Day!

by CodyFebruary 26, 2010 Editorial

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Unload That Diamond! Advice for Selling an Unwanted Stone

by KellyFebruary 24, 2010 Fashion

I was recently approached by a friend who inherited a diamond ring he had no need for, and had no real sentimental attachment to. He was looking to sell the ring and asked for my advice on the best way to go [...]

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Editor’s Page: Acapulco Gold

by CodyFebruary 19, 2010 Editorial

Ah, Mexico. Nothing like a mid-winter vacation (and, more importantly, tan) to lift the spirits. Fashion can be a way of traveling too, so add some tropical flair to your winter wardrobe and bring the felling of the tropics into [...]

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Beauty Lab Update: Lashes To Die For, Four Weeks In

by CodyFebruary 17, 2010 Beauty

Okay, so recently I decided to try out Peter thomas Roth’s Lashes To Die For magical eyelash growing serum. Since then, I have applied it to my eyelids like liquid liner each night before bed, as directed. Now four weeks [...]

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Addicted to (Red Lipstick) Love: The Definitive Guide to the Right Red

by CaraFebruary 10, 2010 Beauty

Remember that Robert Palmer video with the gals in black mini dresses and the luscious red lips… Powerful!
Well RED is indeed a powerful color and red lips are desirable (and intimidating)… and forever a classic.
Red lips dominated the catwalks a [...]

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Editor’s Page: Women Without Hats

by DianaFebruary 5, 2010 Editorial

I always resist wearing a hat, even when it’s 12 degrees out. Yes, it’s because I’m vain and hats mess up my hair. But maybe, just maybe, if I had one of these cute little hats I would be more [...]

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Editor’s Page: Cheap Winter Coats

by CodyJanuary 29, 2010 Editorial

Winter coats are on sale and it’s still cold outside. Now’s your chance to get a fashion-forward warm coat to bundle up in for the rest of the season for under $200… And you’ll be all set for next year.

Winter [...]

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Pre-Bake at the Tanning Salon: Don’t Wait and Burn on Vacation

by CodyJanuary 28, 2010 Beauty

I have a dirty little secret: I’ve been visiting a tanning salon. Okay, so hear me out:
What’s better than going on a fabulous tropical vacation in the middle of winter? Nothing. You’ll look forward to it for weeks, shop for [...]

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