Total Man-scaping: Successfully Changing Your Man

Once upon a gloriously idealistic time, the widely agreed-upon school of thought was that, in relationships, it’s always wiser to be accepting and loving of someone, flaws and all. This mindset has led all of us down the uneasy path of perpetual dissatisfaction and am-I-a-bitch-? self-doubt whenever we did try to inflict a little positive [...]

The Unhealthy Eating Habit You Didn’t Know You Had

Eating right is something we all know we should do. It’s hammered into our heads around the clock, from all angles. We get it. What’s less clear is what exactly constitutes “eating right”. There are as many variations on wise consumption plans as there are people to adhere to them. That’s why, in this overwhelming [...]

Weekly link love

Limelife comments on Senate’s proposed “Tantax,” which will charge sun-worshippers as much 10 percent extra to use indoor tanning beds. Are they discriminatory to women?
The Fashion Hippo spots three sparkling New Year’s Eve dresses. Hello, sequins!
Fashionista tells you how to ring in the next decade with Courtney Love. Red lipstick not included.
FitSugar knows that women [...]

To Photoshop or not? The U.K. says no

Really, another Photoshop uproar?
First, it was this scary-skinny Ralph Lauren model; she later claimed Ralph Lauren fired her for being too fat.
Then, it was this letter from Self magazine Editor in Chief Lucy Danziger that defended, dubiously, its airbrushed Kelly Clarkson cover.
Now, the U.K. has banned Twiggy’s curiously wrinkle-free Olay advertisements.  The 59-year-old fashion icon [...]

Forever young: Look like a baby? Cheer up, you might live longer.

I’ve been stalled at bar entrances a few too many times.
I’m freckled and babyfaced, and doormen don’t always trust my license. They accuse me of toting a fake and often demand a second or third form to prove my 1986-birthday. As realization dawns, their apologies are always a hurried, “Oh, hunny, don’t worry. You’ll love [...]

Weekly Link Love – fashion and beauty websites

Each week, we’ll dig up the beauty and fashion news that surprised, fascinated…and made us want to shop.
Shine.yahoo.com says more women remember specials shoes than their first kisses. Ideally, we’d all wear fab heels during our first kiss.
The Budget Fashionista reports that Target’s Rodarte line of lacy dresses, tulle skirts and edgy-girly statement pieces launches [...]

Who would you cross off your Christmas list?

A group called the “Advent Conspiracy” (www.adventconspiracy.org) is on a mission to make the real reason for Christmas cool.  Founded in 2006 by five pastors, the organization claims that the $450 billion Americans spend on presents each season is overkill and ultimately causes more debt than tears of joy.
In response, Advent Conspiracy challenges everyone to [...]

Coupon clicking: Virtual savings for holiday shopping

When I was growing up, my mom could count on two things happening if I tagged along on a grocery shopping trip: I would beg for sugary cereals, and I would definitely swipe stacks of coupons from the dispensers in each aisle.
Of course, my five-year-old self didn’t grab fistfuls of barcodes because I cared about [...]

The Tiger Woods Scandal: Is it really a surprise?

When a snapshot of Tiger Woods’ supermodel wife, Elin Nordegren, popped on the TV during the news last week, my roommate paused the screen and stared at her gorgeous mug.
“He cheated on that?” he demanded, as the newscaster detailed Woods’ soap operatic philandering.
I agreed, of course. With blonde hair, bright blue eyes, and a swimsuit [...]

Heidi Montag’s Body Language

Heidi Montag revealed her talent at the Miss Universe pageant Sunday. She should brush on her dance skill, and stop copying Britney Spears. (Heidi denies that she copied Britney Spears. It is abundantly clear that she imitates Britney. Her body language speaks the fact loud and clear.)

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