It’s a long weekend and unlike my jetsetting friends who are off to warmer climes like Florida, Bahamas or Puerto Rico, I’m staying put.  Sigh, as much as I’d love to be out on a beach right now, I’d love to cast my dull skin pallor aside and perk it up with a glow even [...]

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It’s still considered winter, but in New York, the season is definitely Fall 2012. It’s Fashion Week, the kickoff to a whirlwind of flashy runway shows worldwide, celeb sightings, amazing clothes, up-and-coming trends and basically living and breathing fashion, fashion, fashion.  The looks are coming out at a snappy pace, and while you won’t see [...]

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So the clock is ticking, and so far, you’ve got nothing for V-Day. You want a meaningful gift, something the two of you can share, and one that lasts, and doesn’t wither (like flowers), or get gobbled up within minutes (like candy).  Ahh, relax, because country music’s most adorable (and beautiful) couple, the amazing and [...]

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Whether Cupid’s arrow has struck or not, I”m all in the camp for giving gifts on Valentine’s Day. So who better than yourself to receive a little treat? Of course, if I”m buying a present for moi, it should be luxe. After all, this is an extraordinary gesture-it’s as if to say, look at what [...]

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February 14 is fast approaching and if you’re panicking about what to get your sweetie (or panicking about what he’s getting you), stop sweating it out. Finding that perfect gift that says, “I love you” can be a beautiful thing, especially with a beauty or grooming goodie that makes you look as good as you [...]

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File this under the clever idea section: a fragrance bracelet. Ahh, but instead of boasting a solid compact like so many other perfumed jewelry, this gold-accented bling from Lisa Hoffman, sports a basket charm with refillable, aroma-infused wooden beads. While you wear it, the teeny drop slowly releases the fragrance and surrounds you with a [...]

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There’s nothing more that I like on a cold, wintry day than a rich mug of hot cocoa. I can’t get enough of the sweet, steamy beverage and probably should cut back that one-a-day addiction, but alas, I can’t.  Or maybe I can, thanks to Palmer’s Dark Chocolate & Peppermint Lip Butter ($2.99). This lip-smacking, [...]

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So the Golden Globes shined Sunday night, and while the show was a tamer version of seasons’ past,  it didn’t fail to offer a few surprises (all hail The Descendants!) and guffaws (um, the missing teleprompter with Julianne Moore). The red carpet gave us a dose of grand Hollywood style, though few gowns really were [...]

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With the last-minute, holiday-shopping scramble, you’re probably neglected to even think about yourself, and more importantly, what you’ll be donning the night Santa makes his rounds. Why not take a cue from the big guy, and wear his signature color? It’s the hottest hue around right now, and there’s a bundle of ways to adorn [...]

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So for the last day of gift ideas, I’m going the gold route because  everyone needs a little luxury in their lives. This bareMinerals Bare Luxury gift set ($54.96)is eight pieces of get- gorgeous tools that lift up any complexion or mood. Think of it as a universally-feel-good gift, even for those who aren’t well-schooled [...]

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