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Best Winter Travel

On Friday, May 18th, 2012
2234288_11_b Whistler, Canada On the Coast Mountain range of British Columbia, Whistler is paradise for skiers and snow bunnies. The region won countless awards for everything from snow lodging to ski runs to just having a high standard of living. The small community inspires a laid-back attitude that will take hold of even the most stressed-out ...

The Golden Rule

On Friday, May 18th, 2012
Sofia-Vergara Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Madonna and more of the best dressed stars on the red carpet at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards BY SYDNEY WASSERMAN Emma Stone wears a Lanvin gown. Presenter Angelina Jolie wears an Atelier Versace gown, and Christian Louboutin clutch. Best Actress nominee Charlize Theron wears a Dior Haute Couture dress, ...

Model Skin Secrets

On Friday, May 18th, 2012
clear-skin-secret-300x224 Anais Pouliot “I love eye cream. Right now I’m using the Eye Elixir by Elemental Herbology, a London-based brand. It contains lots of plant extracts and smells nice and fresh. I try to use more natural products on my face. I like argan oil—when you put it on before you go to bed, you wake ...

Cappadocia, Turkey

On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
cappadociah Cappadocia, Turkey Straddling the line between East and West, Turkey is an up-and-coming destination for travelers. Istanbul, the lively capital, is full of diverse markets, restaurants, and clubs, but head about 450 miles southeast to the ancient city of Cappadocia and you’ll find yourself in an incredible land of rock formations, caves, and wine country. ...

New York Fashion Week Nightlife

On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
Meester-getting-playful-in-the-new-sunglasses-collection DeLeon and Nur Khan present Guns N’Roses New York Fashion Week culminated with a performance by Guns N’Roses many were anticipating all week. It was ( again) DeLeon Tequila and Nur Khan who wrangled the rock n’ roll legends to play for a crowd of fashion week regulars and some surprise celebs including Chelsea Clinton ...

Top 5 Collections at Paris Fashion Week

On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
244761-sarah-burton-enthralls-spectators-with-seductive-evening-creations-in- Celine Autumn Winter 2011 2012 Phoebe Philo’s collection for Celine incorporated minimalism, craft, sportswear and inspirations from automotive interiors with streamline cuts. The overal simplicity of this collection caught our eye. Trousers played an important roll in this Autumn Winter collection which was refreshing. Two toned troousers were a favourite which used both tweed and ...

Doctor-Approved Eye Creams

On Wednesday, May 16th, 2012
In-2010-the-British-medical-journal Farewell, fine lines and dark circles! Here, expert tips and products for a more youthful eye area By ELLE In 2010, the British medical journal BMJ published a study confirming what we already know: We’re just not as pretty when we’re tired. Test subjects were rated as less attractive after being forced to stay awake ...

The 2012 Denim Guide

On Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
Coming-Up-Roses The 2012 Denim Guide All the must-haves in denim’s daring new styles (from rompers to the oversize vest) and essential classics (from jean jackets to the chambray shirt)—all in one place By ELLE. Just as nothing came between Brooke and her Calvins, we believe nothing should keep you from the season’s hottest denim. We’ve reimagined ...

Food Fight

On Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
Health and Fitness Image I’ll admit my journalistic bias right off the bat: I’ve been rooting against Atkins and the other high-protein, low-carb diets since they first got popular more than a decade ago. First of all, I’m not a big meat, fish, or dairy fan, so those programs don’t appeal to me. And second, my mom is a ...

The Healthy Guide to Lasting Weight Loss

On Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
0816-weights_vg It turns out that how you go about slimming down has a profound impact—all too often negative—on your chances of success. The latest findings offer some clearer-than-ever guidelines on how to sort fad diets from healthy, sustainable ways to achieve your best weight. So what’s the message for women ­trying to lose weight?” asks ­Marcelle ...

MATERNITY STYLE ICON

On Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
nicole-richie-pregnant MATERNITY STYLE ICON | NICOLE RICHIE Her fashion didn’t suffer one bit during her two pregnancies either.  Here are some  maternity looks she rocked: Sure, she’s extremely petite, even pregnant, but maxi dresses, cotton separates, prints, and funky accessories work for all body types.  I also love her minimal hair and makeup look with the bold ...

Smoky Eye Shadow Efect

On Monday, May 14th, 2012
smokey-eye-makeup-21 As you prepare for holiday parties this month, here’s how to get the updated smoky (and shimmery) eye look at home. STEP 1 Smooth on an eye shadow base to keep shadow in place all day. Starting with an illuminating shade, apply shadow from left to right on the eyelid and up to the crease. ...

Why Not . . . Wear A Pencil Skirt?

On Thursday, May 10th, 2012
Pencil Skirt-2 While I’m not usually one to latch onto seasonal trends, the revival of the pencil skirt that has continued to walk down the runways during the past few seasons has me smittened.  I guess the bigger question is, “Is it really a trend?” After all, if something is figure flattering, allows you to feel fabulous ...

At Met’s Fashion Benefit, Stars Honor Two Designers

On Thursday, May 10th, 2012
fashion benefit Walking through the displays of ugly-chic dresses and slightly surreal designs in a new Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition that compares the designers Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, many guests at this year’s ultimate fashion gala on Monday night observed some surprising similarities between two women whose work is separated by half a century. “I ...

Hot Fashion Women Hat

On Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
big-hats Like the Easter parade, the Kentucky Derby is where you’ll find the largest concentration of heavily adorned head pieces. At Churchill Downs on derby day, hats are almost as important as the race itself, to some at least. The bigger, the bolder, the better. Whenever I get questioned as to why I loved the Royal ...

Fashion Forward in Comfort at the Met Gala

On Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
nina-dobrev After working the cocktail room at the Met gala last night, I dropped into the Temple of Dendur to see if dinner guests were comfortable in their $20,000 seats, or whatever one costs these days. I ran into Julie Gilhart, the former Barneys fashion director, who had a manicurist apply the letters AMAZON.COM to her ...