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Get your mind out of the gutter! This week's glossary term has nothing do with nooky and everything to do with hair. Teasing, also known as back-combing or ratting, is a process that involves taking sections of the crown of the hair and combing it from underneath. With one hand holding your hair and the other holding a thin comb, back-comb hair in the opposite direction from it's natural Read more
Even the most prepared bride can encounter beauty mishaps on her wedding day. But you've spent so much time getting ready; it would be a shame to not be prepared in case something goes awry. So consider arranging a bridal survival kit to pack with you for the ceremony and reception. It should contain everything you need for wedding day minidisasters, from preaisle jitters to runny mascara and Read more
Always wanted Joan Holloway's sexy bouffant? Here's your chance, then: Mad Men hair department head stylist Terrie V. Owen has provided step-by-step instructions for re-creating Joan's signature look at home. Ready to get retro? Then check out Owen's instructions below. Read more
Airbrushing and advertising have become synonymous. While Photoshop renders perfect, slender, and flawless-faced images that may sell products or magazine covers, some worry that heavily altered depictions can negatively impact women. The good news is celebrities, companies, and several countries are taking a stand against excessive and unrealistic airbrushing. This week, Israel passed Read more
We're constantly looking to reinvent the way in which we style our most beloved items of clothing — that is, without having to endure the consequences of a costly shopping spree. By combing through the arsenal of chic Fab community looks and tapping into our editors' fashion prowess, we've whipped up an easy way to soup up your wardrobe with just a quick trip to the back of your closet. Today, Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Most of us spend about 40 hours per week at work — in other words, the majority of our waking hours. And nearly all of those hours are spent sitting at our desks. It’s a definite problem — and not just because we’re missing happy hour or quality couch time at home. There’s no shortage of discouraging research pointing Read more
The 2012 Golden Globe Awards are happening today and we couldn't be more excited. To get you in the mood for what's to come, we're prepping for the night with a look back at the most memorable Globes glamour. We've combed the fashion archives for 55 of the most unforgettable red carpet looks thus far — all here for you in one killer slideshow. Is your favorite celebrity on it? If not, let us Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! As young adults, many of us enjoy a unique time in our lives when we can relocate wherever we like. We’re often free from any significant ties, such as kids or a mortgage, that can tether us to a certain location. Plus, with the technological advances of the past decade, we need not fear losing touch with family and friends; we Read more
Last week we saw a lot of stars wearing old-school finger waves, but this week, the trend seems to be retro in a whole other era: the 1960s. Eva Longoria went for the ultimate in Mad Men-esque sophistication, styling just the front, middle portion of her hair back and away from her face. Flipped-out ends gave it all a Jackie O quality. But where Eva's strands were coiffed in the tamest of ways, Read more
Stars were looking their best on sets around the globe this week. Leonardo DiCaprio combed his hair back for The Great Gatsby in Sydney while Anne Hathaway wowed a New Jersey crowd in red lipstick before shooting The Dark Knight Rises. Jeff Bridges donned a three-piece suit to complement Ryan Reynolds's sleek black jacket on location for R.I.P.D. in Boston, and Leighton Meester wrapped herself Read more
