Bridal Fashion for Less — AND Tips on How to Plan a Frugal Wedding

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Did you know the average American couple spends $25,656 on their wedding?

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Natural Born Thrillers — Check out the Zoya Naturel Nail Lacquer Collection

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I’ve never been a huge fan of nude nail lacquers — in fact, I was on the verge of unleashing a torrent of disappointed tears when, after going backstage at several fashion shows during New York Fashion Week FW14, I learned that buff beige and tulle pink manis would be a dominant trend come autumn.

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Mdurvwa Leather Gloves — As Seen at the Korto Momolu FW14 Fashion Show

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A few weeks ago, when I went backstage at the Korto Momolu FW14 show during New York Fashion Week to report the beauty and hair looks created by the SheaMoisture team, I not only fell in love with the brand’s new range of cosmetics (launching this spring at Target), but I also swooned over the accessories that were neatly arranged on a table, each paired with one of the garments that would be showcased during the runway presentation.

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Blurred Lines — Discover the Garnier Skin Renew 5 Second Blur Instant Smoother

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I giggle every time I watch the Fotoshop by Adobé spoof, which basically pokes fun at all the airbrushed magazine covers, makeup ads, and skincare commercials that show “flawless” women with lashes that curl all the way to the middle of their foreheads, manes that unfurl like velvet curtains dropping at a posh opera, and skin that glistens even in the darkest of rooms — in other words, all the unattainable ideals that the beauty, fashion, and publishing industries impose upon everyday women because they insist on doctoring moving and still images using tools like Photoshop.

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Join Fashion’s Special Ops with new Valentino Rockstud Camo Collection

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City dwellers know all about acts of subterfuge — if cities are concrete jungles, then survival of the fittest involves learning how to develop chameleon-like adaptation strategies.

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Contrast Chic — 25 Black-and-White Pieces to Score Right Now!

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When it comes to style trends, you might have a case of déja vu this spring as, once again, black-and-white garments and accessories bump their colorful counterparts off the fashion grid.

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Cuff ‘Em — Add an Edgy Twist to any Ensemble with these Ear Cuffs

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Ear cuffs have been steadily gaining popularity since last year’s punk-themed Met Gala event, when Nicole Richie, Sienna Miller and Cara DeLevigne all sported these accessories with their respective ensembles (Richie opted for Dana Rebeca Designs ear cuffs whereas Miller and DeLevigne both wore Genevieve Jones designs).

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Batty About Batik — Check out the new Della by Vans Footwear Collaboration

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It’s universally inspiring when a passion project, especially one rooted in altruistic or solidaristic ideals, morphs into a full-fledged movement with a clear mission and an organized network of professionals laboring towards a collective goal.

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Tarte Relaunches Its Iconic Cheek Stains — And Gives ‘Em Pretty Party Dresses — For Spring 2014

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Before Tarte Cosmetics earned its now massive following, before founder Maureen Kelly appeared on QVC regularly to discuss the newest brand launches and exclusives, before makeup artists were using Tarte cosmetics exclusively when creating red carpet looks for stars like Julie Bowen, before all the press and accolades, there was one genial product: Tarte’s Cheek Stain.

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A Time To Love — Falling for the Citizen Eco-Drive Silhouette Watch

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Whether you’re a corporate honcho, a stay-at-home mom, an “it” girl with a packed social calendar, a full- or part-time student, or a working woman making her way up the professional ladder, chances are your days move at a breakneck pace and, in order to get everything done, you need to stick to a carefully calibrated schedule.

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