Fashion finds and major deals in our online shopping extravaganza…

New Section! We’re delighted to announce our new shopping section with the most recent and best coupon codes, free shipping, and online deals for women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, and more from top online merchants.

Start saving here with our COUPON CODES and web specials from online merchants like GAP, Target, Apple, Ralph Lauren, Lane Bryant, Smart Bargains, Overstock, Walmart, and more…

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And, they all woke up that way, not!

One of my main reasons to launch Focus on Style as a syndicated column way back when was because as a stylist, I kept hearing myself reassure women that almost anyone can make the most of what they’ve got if they only know how to work it with the proper skills.

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Hey Ikea, you may not be the only cheapie home design Swede in town, for long…

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Google opens up LIFE magazine photo archives…

What a wonderful way to be (further) addicted to your computer. Google is now indexing the photo archives of iconic LIFE magazine. By simply adding source:life to your search you can peruse the annals of some of the most amazing historic photography around. I particularly love the designer source:life search, the fashion source:life search, and old time glamor by way of sophia loren source:life while away the time spent on hold on with your friendly telephone reservationist.

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A very merry widow LBD…

Pretty and chic black lace party dresses are a sexy and timeless investment for the holiday season. There’s a plethora of pretty party dresses out there and many are already on sale!

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Calling the kettle black…

Little did we know that what has induced an insurmountable auditory cringe factor for us is punishment for others as well. Violators of a noise ordinance in Fort Lupton, Colorado are forced to listen to the likes of Barney the Purple Dinosaur and Barry Manilow as a form of punishment for blasting their stereos too loud. The judge says it’s a way to teach youngsters manners.

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MAC Inspired Birthday Cake for a Make-Up Junkie…

Guest Blogger, the actor Christopher Graves shares his amazing cake decorating tips to create a custom-themed birthday cake for the ultimate make-up junkie, my agent Marla.

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I don’t mean for this to sound like a testimonial, but the little white jar with the silver cap has been keeping (at least I think so) my skin in check for years! Back when I was a stylist on an Avon shoot a Flintstone and a half years ago, the art director gifted me the prop jar of Anew (luckily, it contained the product) to take home. I was hooked.

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