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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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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Style tips to look cute in bad winter weather…

This week has been far from glamorous when it comes to dressing! With temperatures dropping to minus-degrees, we have had both snow and rain most of the week in Oslo. And even though I am dreaming of California weather, every day before I wake up and quickly realize I need to dig deep into my closet for warm and comfy clothes it becomes quite ok that the season is changing. In just a few weeks, I will start my Christmas-shopping. I will listen to Christmas carols while I search for the perfect dress for the Christmas parties in December.

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Barbie, America’s First Plastic Sweetheart Makes it Even Bigger at 50:

Madonna is not the only one who is fabulous at 50! My girl Barbie celebrates her fiftieth birthday and to kick up her heels, Barbie will have her own fashion show at New York Fashion Week this February!

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