Beauty & Style
You know how much you spend on looking good. But do you view it as an investment—in yourself, your career, your brand? Here’s looking at you.
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9 Shopping Sites for Every Type of Fashionista
Does online shopping ever seem a little...overwhelming? With the plethora of choices available online, it may be hard to find just the right place to spend those hard-earned dollars. ➡
3 Skin-Saving Treatments That Can Save You Money Too
A few years ago, I was writing a story for Vogue magazine on new skincare treatments, when I got the straight dope in hushed tones from a top-rated Manhattan cosmetic surgeon. Only three things actually work, she said: exfoliation, retinol and... ➡
The 3 Most Common Spending Triggers—and How to Beat Them
Does this sound familiar? You feel fried after a long day at work. You stop in the bathroom on your way out of the office, get one look at your sallow complexion, and the next thing you know you’re dropping $100 on “skin-brightening” makeup.... ➡
Does Preemptive Retail Therapy Work?
Who hasn’t sought out retail therapy after suffering a blow to the ego or a particularly bad week at work? Now new research from Northwestern University suggests that we also use retail therapy to cast a protective spell before a potentially... ➡
Nab Fall Looks Now
You may be shivering and looking forward to spring, but trendsetters are taking notes on upcoming styles from the fall runways right now (last week Milan, this week Paris!). Good news: You can snag these looks now, as winter items go on sale. Now... ➡
Here’s What Sexy Time Costs You
Having a child can be insanely expensive—according to government reports, raising a kid until the age of 17 will cost a middle-income family close to $235,000. But trying not to have kids—well, that’s not necessarily a bargain, either. The... ➡
V-Day Gets a Refresh
Modern women need a V-day upgrade. Rather than overspend on cheap chocolate or a prix fixe dinner, let’s channel some of that romantic energy into rocking how you want to look and feel this year. After all, this is also the first week of the... ➡
Smart Shopping Hacks for Great Deals
You want those Gucci Chain-link sunglasses. But they are $330 retail. Ouch. Still, they’d make you look like a CEO and feel like Trinity from the Matrix. Is the movie star effect you might get from the splurge worth the potential buyer’s... ➡
