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Even though stores are filled with people seeking gifts for friends and family, let's be realistic: Most people pick up a little something for themselves, too. And why not? It's been a long year, and a bit of pampering won't hurt. For this month's must-haves, I've found items that will help you primp and prepare for end-of-year festivities—along with a few that'll help you decompress from the Read more
There's no better hair of the dog after a long night out than brunch filled with bottomless mimosas. But if you've grown weary of that mundane combination of orange juice and bubbly, switch up your drinking routine with another Champagne cocktail that's twice as exciting to sip, but just about as easy to prepare. The Jalisco Flower is a combination of ruby red grapefruit juice and sparkling wine Read more
We always love a good Kate Middleton sighting, especially when she gets glam for the red carpet. The duchess kicked off her weekend in a beautiful teal Jenny Packham gown for the Our Team Rises Gala dinner in London. The gorgeous pleated chiffon dress showcased delicate lace detailing on the sleeves and back and an embellished crystal and flower waistband. Kate also selected teal for a casual day Read more
Ever the eclectic styler, Shailene Woodley opted for one of Christopher Kane's slick floral-infused column dresses. The retro flower pattern paired with the designer's more futuristic, edgier leather detailing and high-low sheer proportions showed off Shailene's youthful spirit and penchant for red carpet gowns that need little else in the way of accessories. To polish off this look, Shailene Read more
Dakota Fanning gave us a true fairy-tale moment on tonight's Met Gala red carpet. The actress showed her sweet style sensibility in a princess-worthy, lavender Louis Vuitton gown. The confection spoke perfectly to her youth with soft textured rosettes and a romantic off-the-shoulder neckline. Her accessories were equally feminine, comprising a glittering bracelet and flower barrettes tucked into Read more
Drinks that use hibiscus have been around for quite a while, but more and more I'm noticing the brightly colored, beautiful flower being used in cooking (hibiscus loaf cake, anyone?). But what's the scoop on this trendy floral ingredient? Find out when you keep reading. Read more
Brooches are back and better than ever, and this latest batch of celebrities are showing us exactly how it's done. Opting for a more modern look, Freida Pinto made a striking arrival at the Tribeca Film Festival wearing a sharp red Gucci suit accessorized with a black and gold butterfly brooch. We love how Freida tempered her masculine pantsuit with such a feminine accoutrement, but if you're Read more
This week, we're switching gears from the dressed-down festival fashion of Coachella to full-on red-carpet wear. We couldn't help but be drawn by the glamour of the Tribeca Film Festival, where we spotted the likes of Emily Blunt and Leelee Sobieski, while LA film premieres drew out style setters like Ginnifer Goodwin. Across the pond, Scarlett Johansson donned a flower appliqué Prada strapless Read more
For weeks, I'd been eying these spiky succulent leaves at Berkeley Bowl. I always knew that aloe vera came from this common plant, but never thought I would actually need or want the opportunity to work with it myself. And then there's the whole issue of cooking with it and how to harvest it. It's popular in coconut water these days, but other than that, ingesting it is somewhat uncommon. But Read more
We are thrilled to share this story from Lauren Conrad! The TV personality, writer, designer, and style maven has started LaurenConrad.com, a social networking site that features daily posts by Lauren on all of our favorite topics — fashion, beauty, food, party planning — and Lauren will be sharing her latest fashion finds with Fab every month. This week, she's sharing her styling tips for Read more
