Scarves can tie even warm-weather outfits together Once relegated to fall and winter wardrobes, scarves are now jazzing up spring and summer wardrobes, as well. The scarf has moved on from the days of sweet, side-tied kerchiefs and moved up to a multipurpose, always chic, often cheap must-have. I believe very strongly in fashion with a function, and a scarf provides warmth as well as protection for your hairdo. But it also can add color and completely change the look of an outfit - even a T-shirt and jeans.
Designer Abby Z. sells sexy in every size When it comes to full-figured fashions, designer Abby Z. figured it out long ago. "Women of all shapes and sizes want to feel hot and look smokin' hot," she says. "Women want to be fashionable no matter their size. They want the clothes all the other girls are wearing. But they want them to fit." While her clothing sizes range from 2 to 24, Abby Z., whose real name is Abby Zeichner, has established herself as a designer for curvaceous women. The niche market found her, she says.
New year, new trends, still beautiful The biggest party night of the year is nearly upon us; it's time to go all out to stand out. Here are the products beauty experts say you should have on hand if you want to go from average to amazing in no time. And what's new in beauty for 2010? It's out with the old and in with the (affordable) new.
Sound shoe advice from the legendary Sam Edelman From stylish sandals to killer heels to flirty flats, designer Sam Edelman has made his mark on the shoe world. Remember the Gladiator sandal explosion? He gets the credit for starting it. Halle Berry, Julia Roberts and Jennifer Lopez have all been snapped wearing Edelman's shoes. The legendary designer is also the Sam in the Sam & Libby footwear line he launched with his wife, Libby Bianchi.
Want to know how old someone is? Used to be, you could check out the skin on the back of his or her hands, face, neck, chest and arms. Years of unprotected sun exposure causes brown spots – unattractive brown blotches of varying shades and sizes – that betray a person's age. But dermatologists say now those spots are cropping up on younger and younger patients.
