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Billboard Nominees

Airing this Sunday, May 19th is the Billboard Music Awards. So perhaps no one has truly watched this award show with genuine interest since he or she was about 14, but this show has its merits. There's some credit to be made for artists who can top charts for weeks on end, especially with such finicky audiences. And while some of us are sad to see great artists go mainstream, at least we know that they are competing for spots against some of the music industry's most wildly popular, and somewhat annoying, contestants. Let's hope that host Tracy Morgan can... CONTINUE READING 12

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As many women discover right before their 30th birthday, lace-covered stilettos and asymmetrical tutu mini-dresses suddenly don’t make sense anymore. To quote Adam Scott in Bachelorette, “It’s not cute anymore.” As women, we are forever changing and keeping up with the latest fashion styles that can have us looking too youthful at 40 or well beyond our years at 20.... CONTINUE READING 3

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Most of the world started crushing on probable Oscar winner Jennifer Lawrence after her turn as a strong-willed Ozarks girl in 2010’s Winter’s Bone. Two years later, she’s one of the  most famous faces in the world, thanks in large part to scoring the role of Katniss Everdeen in the three-part movie version of The Hunger Games. As for us?... CONTINUE READING 6

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The dead of winter can often stir up some seasonal blues, but nothing puts Old Man Winter in his place like planning a luxurious winter getaway. Whether you’ve got two tickets to paradise or you’re headed to a ski resort with your girls, you must stuff your suitcase with the proper products to keep you looking fabulous. Remember, ladies: Beauty... CONTINUE READING 13

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Summer may be a long while off, but UV protection is still important in the blistering cold winter. Shield your eyes with stylish and affordable shades that will get you gorgeous in a flash and keep your wallet intact. Whether you want to catch a modern day Jack Kerouac’s eye or just spice up your all-black winter ensemble, look no... CONTINUE READING 14

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We know celebrities possess magical capabilities, from their shockingly perfect hair to their powers of deception (Britney Spears and Jason Trawick seemed so happy!). But one of their more admirable traits involves their magical power to turn everyday jewelry into red carpet-worthy statement pieces. We took a look at some of our favorite stars’ recent glamorous appearances, and decided to... CONTINUE READING 9

FAVS

Fine, we’ll admit it: We use the same dark purple yoga mat every Wednesday at our Laughing Lotus yoga class. It’s safe! And, well, totally boring. With fewer outlets for our sartorial creativity now that winter layers obscure all our cute clothes, we’re going to treat ourselves to a new, possibly ridiculous, potentially cool mat. Let’s take a look at... CONTINUE READING 11

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Putting together a hot date outfit in cold weather is hard enough -- all those layers hide your figure, and no matter how sexy your stiletto boots are, they might as well be clogs compared to your stiletto sandals. Luckily, one part of your outfit is easier than ever, thanks to this winter’s clutch trend. Besides, who wants a big,... CONTINUE READING 6

Jan16-Cashmere

Sometimes you’re in the mood for a bulky woolen knit, but other times (OK, most of the time) you just crave the fine, super-warm, super-soft feel of cashmere. But, because it’s hand-combed from the bellies of cashmere goats, it can really hurt your bank account (leaving less cash to spend on shoes, the second most important thing in life after... CONTINUE READING 5

11cold remedies

With the flu season in full swing (and apparently scarier than ever!), take charge of your health this winter season with 11 nutritional finds we can’t seem to get enough of. From cold and flu zappers to detoxifying shakes that don’t taste like cardboard, don’t you think it’s time to rejuvenate that medicine cabinet? - Courtney A. Leiva 1. Vidazorb PLUS Probiotics... CONTINUE READING 11

Golden Globes Fashion

From Jodie Foster’s moving speech to missed teleprompter cues (you know who you are, Paul Rudd!) and Lena Dunham’s shout-out to Chad Lowe, the 2013 Golden Globes were full of surprises -- including some daring, eccentric, and risky fashion on the red carpet. Flower power, fishtail hemlines, bold black-and-gold, and nude underlays were abundant and pleasantly unexpected. We picked the... CONTINUE READING 5