George Clooney was happy to try on both goofy and handsome looks for the Oscars issue of the LA Times Magazine with Viola Davis on the cover, which is out on Sunday. The accompanying article is focused on George the prankster and chronicles everything from friends who have been on the receiving end of his famous cons to what he's careful about when choosing his targets. George recently said he's Read more

Holiday shopping can be stressful — especially when you've got a long list of people to buy for, and not much dough with which to do it. And when fashion gifts are concerned, things can get even more expensive than usual. Fortunately, we've rounded up 15 fashionable gifts that are not only nice to look at, but just so happen to cost less than $25. You'll pick up some great presents, take care Read more

Halloween is a good time to focus on getting back in-the-black, and thankfully there are a few simple tricks that will help you treat yourself to a more stable financial life — even with expensive, bank-draining holidays around the corner. After you've seen them all, tell me which tip do you think is most helpful? Read more

If there was ever a time to consider throwing down for expensive wallpaper, now is the time. Take the plunge with the Imperial Forces wallpaper, which showcases portrait images of Darth Vader, Boba Fett, Stormtroopers, and more. It ranges in price from $75 for a half roll, which covers 17 feet of wall space, all the way up to $350 for a triple roll, which will cover a small 101-square-foot room. Read more

Salma Hayek is Allure's September cover girl, and she shows off her assets in the Mario Testino-lensed photo shoot. Salma is currently filming The Savages in California, and in the magazine, she is promoting her upcoming animated movie Puss in Boots as well as her new self-named Salma Hayek skincare, cosmetics, and hair product line, which is sold at CVS. Salma also opened up about the lifestyle Read more

Geeky shoes aren't a new concept, but these Angeline Tournier Cartoon Wedges ($108-$270) are the first ones that you might actually wear with anything — from hot dress for a night out on the town or with a pair of cutoffs and a simple tee. The shoes, which feature comic strip cork soles (Dennis the Menace and Betty and Veronica to be specific), and leather uppers are totally cute and come in Read more

There's nothing like good weather that gets me in the mood for cooking in my kitchen, which inevitably leads to more trips to the grocery store. Although some may think supermarkets that focus on natural and organic foods are too expensive, there are plenty of ways to cut costs on your grocery bill. I talked to Lindsay Lehfeld from the Whole Foods team who shared with me 10 ways they can help you Read more

The American prom has come a long way since its inception in the late 1890s. Prom, short for promenade, was first used to describe a simple college ball before gaining momentum and popularity as a high school dance. By the 1950s it had become more of the elaborate event it is today, with its prom courts, fancy cars, and expensive dresses — the glorified pinnacle of adolescence. I love looking Read more