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.
Articles
Rx for Summer Skin & Hair
You love that sun-kissed look you've had all summer, but now it's time to transition back to a more polished, meet-the-clients look for fall. Here, a few time-smart (and money-wise) ways to give your skin and hair the TLC it needs. Cool off –... ➡
3 Summer Skin Solutions
It’s the annoying end-of-summer skin dilemma: How do you adjust makeup you bought months ago to match your darker skin tone now—without spending a fortune on all-new products? Three attractive solutions: Layer a tinted moisturizer over your... ➡
A Tribute to Helen Gurley Brown
I still remember when I found a used copy of Helen Gurley Brown’s landmark 1962 bestseller, “Sex and the Single Girl,” nearly 40 years after its heyday. By then it was the era of Carrie Bradshaw and “Sex and the City,” but as a newly single woman... ➡
Why I Buy, and Buy Again
A few weeks ago, I caved in to a summer sale, and bought a pair of dark-blue Converse slip-ons I’d been coveting. Apparently I had no clue that I owned two other pairs of sneakers—both dark-blue as well. Call the style police—I’m a repeat... ➡
Celebrating Nora Ephron
So much has been said already about the immense contributions Nora Ephron made during her not-quite-long-enough life—to film, journalism, even food—that I’d like to put the spotlight on something more personal. Nora was a chick. And she loved... ➡
Three Steps to Great Summer Skin
You have glowing plans for your skin this summer. Here’s how to make sure that sun, sand, sweat, and makeup don’t leave you high and dry (or oily and acned). Clean. Make-up and humidity can be a vicious combo. Brighten your skin and clear... ➡
Investing in Your Hair Can Yield Great Returns
Hair might seem frivolous, but I think it’s important—I mean, it’s around your face; there’s no ignoring it. I absolutely believe it’s something to invest in. I was always a white-blonde California beach bum: my hair was easy. But eventually it... ➡
Don't Sweat Your Warm-Weather Wardrobe
Summer brings out the softer side of your wardrobe, but sometimes you need to power up without wearing a suit. The solution? Find creative ways to add structure, says Kristin Booker, freelance stylist and editor of Fashionstylebeauty.com. A... ➡
