Style Savvy Straightening Your Hair Doesn't Have to Singe Your Budget

Posted by Mary Fischer
on Feb 3, 2012 at 4:42 PM

Do you remember when straight hair wasn't cool and perms were actually the "in" thing? (Gasp!) Sometimes it's hard to believe that women used to pay big bucks to have chemicals poured over those tight little rollers.

Times have definitely changed, and now super-straight hair is all the rage. When did it become totally lame to have any sort of volume going on hair-wise? Gah!

As the popularity of sleek styles has spiked, so has the market for products and treatments that make the process easier. C'mon -- admit it. You went out and bought a flat iron the minute they started selling them like the rest of us.

But flat ironing can be kind of a pain, especially when you're a mom who has very limited time in the bathroom. With pricier, more permanent straightening options like the Brazilian Blowout being deemed dangerous, not to mention expensive, here are a few effective do-it-yourself-at-home straightening treatments that won't break the bank.

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Style Savvy Jason Wu's Target Line Is Perfect for Chic Moms on the Go (PHOTOS)

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Feb 3, 2012 at 2:58 PM

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Blake Lively & Jason Wu at Target launch party
If the Missoni for Target mayhem turned you off all designer collaborations with the low-price retailer, I implore you to reconsider. This Sunday marks the launch of Jason Wu for Target, and by all counts, the collection looks fantastic. Michelle Obama is a huge fan of Wu's brand and it's easy to see why -- his clothes are some of the most transitional designs I've seen in a long time, perfect for the working woman or the on-the-go mom. And lucky for us, his assortment for Target includes this signature style.

From pleated shift dresses to long cardigans to vintage-inspired bags, Jason Wu for Target is going to make a lot forget about those crazy-patterned Missoni pillows and focus on his high-fashion at low prices.

Don't believe me? See for yourself. Here are 5 looks from his line that will make your run to Target on Super Bowl Sunday a little more interesting.

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Style Savvy Kim Kardashian & Sofia Vergara Don't Need Skin-Tight Clothes to Look Sexy

Posted by Nicole Fabian-Weber
on Feb 3, 2012 at 1:44 PM

kim kardashianI have big news, you guys. You know what I just found out? Kim Kardashian and Sofia Vergara are both really sexy. I know, it's crazy! The only reason I was made aware of this info is because the two celebs were recently photographed, respectively, wearing skin-tight -- like, painted-on tight -- outfits. Kim donned a light gray, metallic-y-looking mini-dress; and Sofia stepped out wearing black leather pants and a black tank top. Phew, it's a good thing I caught these shots, otherwise I would have just gone on thinking they were two frumpy, haggard old trolls with nary an admirer in sight.

I kid. Obvi. You'd have to be blind and deaf (Sofia's accent) to not know that these women are hot. And I don't just mean, wow-that's-a-really-lovely-woman hot; I mean, holy-Lord-that-woman-is-smokin' hot.

So, why are they both always in ultra-tight, super-short, low-cut clothes? It's, like, we get it, ladies; you're sexy.

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I Wore a Knitted Beard in Public! (VIDEO)

Posted by Lindsay Ferrier
on Feb 3, 2012 at 1:02 PM

Knitted BeardYou may remember the knitted beard post I wrote for this blog several months ago.

It ended up being one of the most popular posts I've ever written here and was shared several thousand times on Facebook.

But what happens when I take the look out on the streets?

See the hilarious reactions to my knitted beard in our latest episode of I'll Take That Dare ... after the jump!

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Style Savvy Rachel McAdams' Red Carpet Look Is Florally Fantastic

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Feb 3, 2012 at 12:25 PM

rachel mcadamsI crush hard on Rachel McAdams for a few reasons, not the least of which is her red carpet style (and her dimples, and her Canadianism). She's always trying new things and she never plays it safe. You have to admire her for that, and for the fact that she dated Ryan Gosling for a long time. The girl is clearly a winner at life. Anyway, Rachel went to the Journey 2 premiere last night and showed us once again just how awesome she is. In a sexy, transparent blue t-shirt and high-waisted floral skirt, her look was unexpected yet entirely perfect.

You may think that there's nothing more to talk about, but there is. Oh, there is.

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Style Savvy Banana Republic Brings 'Mad Men' Collection Back ... YESSS! (PHOTO)

Posted by Emily Abbate
on Feb 3, 2012 at 12:05 PM

Mad Men-inspired collection at Banana RepublicOver the last three months or so, I've completely fallen in love with Mad Men. I don't know where I was for the last four seasons, but I'm happy to report that I'm now completely caught up on all of the mint julep drinking, affair-having fun and highly anticipating the season 5 premiere on March 25. Banana Republic seems to be excited too, as the store just announced that they're working with Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant for a second Mad Men-inspired capsule collection, launching in stores on March 1.

Hell-freakin'-yes! The first collection was so unbelievably chic and sexy, I'm just dying to see what happens this time around. Lucky for us, Banana has posted a few of the looks from their upcoming 40-piece line on their blog.

How fun is the patterned cardigan with those darling crop pants and dainty accessories (right)? And the male model's retro polo? He looks like a modern-day Donald Draper!

Want more? See one of the new Mad Men-inspired dresses after the jump:

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Eye Roll Asking Reese Witherspoon About Plastic Surgery Is Just Plain Wrong

Posted by Maressa Brown
on Feb 2, 2012 at 5:11 PM

reese witherspoon glamour uk march 2012When I saw the trailer for Reese Witherspoon's upcoming flick This Means War, I thought, "Sweet, they're still casting her as the gorgeous object of -- not just one, but TWO -- guys' affection!" As opposed to someone's ... grandmother. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but you know how in Hollywood, 35 is practically the new 75. And Reese turns 36 this March! Plus, she's a mom to kiddos Ava and Deacon, so all in all, I was impressed that she's still scoring sexy leading lady roles you'd think would be reserved for, oh, I don't know, Dakota Fanning or Miley Cyrus!

Still, Reese can't seem to escape all age-related actress stereotypes. The star appears on the March cover of Glamour UK and, inside, dishes about plastic surgery. Because, apparently, one of the go-to questions for an almost 36-year-old mom is always, "Aren't you feeling OLD?? Isn't it time to go under the knife?!"

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Style Savvy Which ‘Three’s Company’ Star Has Aged More Gracefully? (PHOTO)

Posted by Lindsay Mannering
on Feb 2, 2012 at 4:43 PM

threes company reunionSuzanne Somers and Three's Company co-star Joyce DeWitt hadn't seen each other in 30 years until today. Suzanne welcomed Joyce on her show Breaking Through and the two had an entirely pleasant if not an emotional reunion. They'd been feuding for over three decades, but it seems like they picked up right where they left off. But all that aside, and speaking of being picked up -- I feel like we need to discuss Suzanne's face.

It's obvious she's had a lot of work done, but Joyce, on the other hand, looks very natural. I don't think she's even had Botox, and come on, that's very rare these days for an actress.

So here we have two stars, side by side. One's chosen the synthetic route, one's let nature take its course. Which is better? Bigger photo after the jump.

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Style Savvy Kim Kardashian & Lea Michele Can Teach Us a Thing or Two About Showing Some Leg (PHOTOS)

Posted by Emily Abbate
on Feb 2, 2012 at 2:36 PM

Kim Kardashian wears blue slitted maxi skirtIs it just me, or are slits absolutely everywhere lately? I don't think I've EVER bought something with a slit myself, but suddenly slitted maxi skirts and long dresses are popping up in all of my favorite stores, and I'm diggin' it. It looks like I'm not alone, either. Celebs are loving them too. Check out Kim Kardashian (right) wearing a beautiful high-waisted blue slitted maxi skirt out in Miami yesterday. Man, what I'd do to be in the Florida sun right now!

Back to the skirt, though. It's absolutely perfect. Kim wore this gem the right way. That's the kicker here. Yes, slits can be fun. However, when it comes to showing a little leg, there are handful of DOs and a whole slew of DON'Ts.

What do I mean by don'ts? Well, here. Let me start with a little example from Glee star Lea Michele:

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OMG Christie Brinkley Turns 58 and Looks Fabulous -- What's Her Secret?

Posted by Mary Fischer
on Feb 2, 2012 at 2:22 PM

Good grief. What in the world is Christie Brinkley drinking? There's seriously a good chance that she's consuming some sort of elixir sent down by the gods or has found the actual Fountain of Youth or something like that.

Christie is 58 years old today -- Groundhog Day -- and even though she is approaching 60, she gives most 30-somethings a run for their money in the hotness department. There has to be some sort of explanation for how she's managed to stop the aging process -- besides her usual that she's been blessed with good genes.

So what exactly is her anti-aging secret?

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