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Have you wondered what Courtney Cox has to say her recent breakup, her urge to date again and life in general? Well, we have too! Harper’s Bazaar gave us at The Fashionable Housewife a sneak peak at their April 2011 issue which our girl Courtney graces the cover of. Fabulous, right? So I guess…
As Winter is coming to end and we can see Spring on the horizon, we can almost certainly guarantee that we are going to have some wet weather. Whether you live in cold terrain, where snow will be melting into slushy messes or you live in a warmer area where you’ll likely only see Spring showers, one…
In an exclusive interview in the February issue of Hemispheres magazine, legendary fashion designer Manolo Blahnik talks toe cleavage and finding creative inspiration. Raised on a banana plantation in the Canary Islands , the exuberant Blahnik, designer of iconic women’s shoes, remains as joyful as ever about the possibilities of his art. Like Valentino and…
Around this time every winter I get so tired of my clothes. My standard uniform is jeans or leggins with a sweater or bulky shirt. I start longing for cute t-shirts and dresses , strappy sandals and short skirts. But alas, I live in a heavy snow cimate (particularly heavy this year) so jeans and…
Beauty Cannot Be Defined By the Number On Your Tape Measure! Plus Size Models Can Lead the Way To A New Body Image For Women Model Katie H. When I was a teenager and well into my twenties, my life was ruled completely by the number on the tape measure. I remember that I was…
In the early fall I bought a pair of peep-toe booties. Initially I wasn’t really sure that they would “work”, but since I am always ready for a fashion adventure I decided to give them a real shot at becoming a cornerstone of my wardrobe. They have delivered beautifully! I wear them with jeans, long…
When the temperature drops my nails dry out so quickly that it is all I can do to keep them from splitting and chipping. And with dry cracked nails come dry cracked cuticles that bleed and hurt and look awful. I have tried all sorts of creams and lotions and fancy oils but nothing seemed…
Image: AP Facebook is kicking off its check-in deals for Places with a huge bang: the first 10,000 people to check in to Gap outlets after the deal goes live next week will receive a free pair of jeans.Facebook has been testing self-serve deals for its location product, Places, for a while now, but has refused to…
Do you love flared jeans? Do you live in your jeggings? How about combining the best of both for the ultimate jean experience. Flared jeans are back, and jeggings are here to stay. I recently bought a pair of flared jeggings and I LOVE them! They have the suppleness and comfort of jeggings, as well…
There was a mix up with my neighbor’s mail this weekend, and the postman delivered the Barbie Collector Holiday 2010 catalogue to my house. My daughters are in their teens, so I have been out of Barbie mode for a long time, but I have to say that I was shocked at the evolution of…
It seems like every fashion magazine out there has been hyping Military Chic as the hot trend for Fall. From jackets to boots to utility belts, olive green and camo prints are everywhere. At least in the magazines. Even the current issue of Us Weekly has 3 full pages of military style, and giving credit…
Old is the new new this October! In Salvos Stores in Australia, October is BUY NOTHING NEW MONTH. You don’t have to travel around the world to get on board for having more money in your pockets, more time on your hands and leaving a lighter carbon footprint. Instead of a short-term, throw away attitude…
Gisele Bundchen was recently interviewed by Harper’s Bazaar where she suggested that breastfeeding become a mandatory, “worldwide law.” Unless you live under a rock, I’m sure you already heard about this… Her comments have apparently sparked a massive outcry against the supermodel mom. For what reason? I can’t really figure it out. Maybe it’s because…
When I had the opportunity to interview $100 Makeover’s Leslie Segrete, I immediately asked her about a topic that’s been on my mind lately: everyday elegance. Whether it’s true or not, I have the impression that my grandmother used to entertain in refined style on a regular basis. I have visions of her serving hors…
I’m originally from Alabama, and my home state’s gorgeous Gulf coast is precious to me. Even now that I live a short distance from the dramatically beautiful beaches of Malibu, I still prefer the soft dunes and clear, warm water of the Gulf. (No offense, Malibu, but those sugar-white sands stole my heart years ago.) A few…
When my husband and I agreed that for the month of May we’d spend no more than $100 each week on all of our food and beverages, I had no idea how it would turn out. This kind of budgeting was totally new for us, and I had no idea if it was realistic here in pricey…