These days, all that glitters doesn't have to be gold ... but it doesn't hurt either.

As I mentioned back in June, sequins on clothes and accessories are hot right now and beauty products are getting in on the action, too. My favorite shimmery beauty products are subtle ones in nude or peachy hues with golden undertones.

Check out the beauty products with serious sparkle that make my glowing review list.

Everywhere I look, I keep spotting backpacks. In the stores, on the streets, in mags.

Remember back in the day when the tiny black backpack was like the coolest thing ever?

Well, the LBB is making a comeback, along with other handy yet trendy packs. Just think, no hunched-over shoulder, no falling off when you bend over. It's a mom's dream come true, even with back-to-school days long gone.

Check out my five top fave backpacks for almost every type of gal.

August is the hottest month of the summer ... and this summer is already a scorcher. The last thing I want to do is turn on my oven or stand over a burning hot stove. I can feel the sweat droplets forming just thinking about it. Elch!

So my favorite thing to do in summer is throw monthly after-work parties out on my terrace. But this time around, I'm going to beat the heat with an all no-cook menu.

See what I'll be serving up ...