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
Wowsa Gifts for Dad Under $45
Mom is happy with brunch and flowers, but buying gifts for Dad’s Day can be such a pain. Most of the stuff he really wants is beyond reach (in-ground pool, Porsche Boxter), or he’s gotten it already (power tools, 45-inch flat screen). Luckily,... ➡
A Tool for Wedding Guests on a Budget
Wedding season is upon us, and my boyfriend and I have been invited to seven this year. A potential budget crisis? Definitely. But I couldn't find a good planning tool to help. So I made my own. I priced out an entire wedding season's (gulp)... ➡
A New Wrinkle in Botox
Cosmetic procedures continue to gain popularity, despite the downturn. One of the most common reasons new patients give for polishing their appearance: To give themselves an edge in the job market. Although one study shows that your looks can... ➡
Build Your Best Cellar, for Less
Envy your pals who always seem to serve the perfect bottle of wine? Envy ends here—once you start your own wine cellar, stocked (yes) with bottles for $30 or less. Pick It The trick is picking bottles that are “age-worthy,” says Mark Censits,... ➡
Festive Looks for Less
Take the “I have nothing to wear” stress out of holiday parties. Here, three ways to get a fashionably festive look on the cheap (and on the fly). H&M Banish bland. Start with a top or dress in a bold color or pattern. Add a richly textured... ➡
Women, Power & Appearance
Do people like you more when you wear makeup? A study released this month, by researchers at Harvard and Boston University, supposedly says yes. And people will see you as more trustworthy and competent too. What a sham—and a shame. Yes, the... ➡
TLC to Help Clothes Last
The clothes and accessories in your wardrobe likely add up to a major investment, and fashion stylist Aretha Busby says a little preventive maintenance will protect those assets—not to mention your available credit. Wash less. Give your washing... ➡
Shop—But Don’t Drop Big Bucks This Fall
You can look stylish—and save—by making just a few smart additions to your wardrobe for fall, says fashion stylist Blair Brodar. What’s in—and how to make it work for your wallet: Luxe looks. Fall 2011 is all about glamour. Think jeweled... ➡
