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Oh, Stormy: 5 Ways to Weather-Proof That Hair

BellaSugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:00:38 PDT

Ugh. The weather over the last week has been crappy, and my hair has totally rolled over into submission. Welcome to the grossest season, I guess. There are so many great things about this time of year, but the inclement transitional weather isn't one of them. To keep myself from giving up hope, I've decided to rally and find some ways to keep my hair looking good in spite of the gray mess outside. I've put together five solid ideas for keeping things smooth and pretty, whether the humidity's giving you crazy curls or sad, lank locks. To storm-proof your crowning glory, just keep reading

What Do You Do When You Get a Bad Haircut?

BellaSugar — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:00:59 PDT

We've all experienced it: That moment when your stylist swivels your chair and you see your new haircut... and it's completely not what you wanted. How do you usually handle the situation?

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Grey's Anatomy Rundown, "If/Then"

Becky Kirsch — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:20:41 PST

Last year we had the Grey's Anatomy musical episode, and this season it's the alternate-reality episode. That's right: as Meredith ponders on the veracity of the phrase "meant to be," we get to see what could have been - or in this case, what was always destined to be. Though this is a filler episode if I ever saw one, it's still pretty fun to see the characters go down different paths (well, except for Jackson, who pretty much stays the same).

What we're treated to is a preppy-pink Meredith, a geeky Karev, and an even edgier Yang just to name a few. There are also plenty of shout-outs to characters from past seasons, like Izzie, George, and Burke. Ready to break down all of the differences? Just

Nina Dobrev Wears Extensions For Nylon

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:05:36 PST

The Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev is Nylon's February cover girl, and we were surprised by her very un-Elena front-page look. Nina wore big winged liner and unstructured braids that incorporated Featherlocks clip-in feather hair extensions. It's not a hairstyle we're used to seeing on her, but it was actually her idea; Nina apparently brought feather extensions to the cover shoot as part of the "Vegas cowgirl" theme.

Feather extensions were all over the place last year, but they've been keeping a low profile for the past few months, especially after controversies surrounding the ethics of feather sourcing came to light. Given soaring prices and some bad press, we weren't even sure they'd be back in 2012, truth be told. But with the hip likes of Nylon and Nina keeping abreast of the trend, it looks like we've found our answer: you can't keep a good chicken down.

How to Stop Keeping Up With the Joneses

LearnVest — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:15:16 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there are many money lessons to learn from The Real Housewives.

One spent a season building a $1.8 million mansion and driving around a $1,280-per-month Escalade, only to file for bankruptcy with almost $11 million in debt.

Shortly postbankruptcy, she dropped another $60,000 on a shopping spree so she could continue to fit in with those in her social circle.

Even if you don’t end up with millions of dollars in debt - or have friends who are millionaires - trying to keep up with the Joneses (or the Gorgas, in this case) can not only make you feel lousy about yourself, but also inspire bad spending decisions. We call this phenomenon “money comparisonitis.”

How Having "Comparisonitis" Affects Us

In our own lives, the dangers of gazing enviously at the Real Housewives’ spending sprees, our neighbor’s new car, or that family down the street who can send their kids to private school are not only the fact that it makes us feel bad, but that it literally distorts our view of reality.

In other words, we look at celebrities like the Kardashians or the wealthier people we know, and we try to emulate their spending habits. “You’re not being truthful with yourself,” says Susan L. Hirshman, president of She Ltd., a consulting firm focused on enhancing women’s wealth, and the author of Does This Make My Assets Look Fat?. “As they make more money, that allows them to live a certain lifestyle.” In other words, you have to face facts and spend in accordance with your own budget, rather than feeling entitled to live a certain way just because other people do.

Read on for more.

5 Easy-to-Make Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Skin

Miriam Lacey — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:27:40 PST

It's an almost-universal experience: your complexion has been fine for a while, and then one day, almost out of nowhere, you're in breakout city and your skin looks worn out and defeated overnight. You're cleansing and using a daily regimen, so what could be wrong? Well, if it's not stress or hormones, it could very easily be one of several smaller, less obvious culprits. See a list of the usual suspects below.

Sugar Shout Out: Sundance Style Recap on How to Get Cold-Weather Chic

Lauren Turner — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:59:20 PST

Kate Middleton Vacations With Her Family in the Caribbean

Katie Henry — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:43:18 PST

Kate Middleton joins her family for a sunny Caribbean getaway - People
Chelsea Handler says Reese Witherspoon "is driving me crazy!" - Us Weekly
Jude Law hair plug rumors debunked - Lainey Gossip
Mad Men stars share their favorite episodes - Huffington Post
President Obama breaks into song at NYC's Apollo Theater - D-Listed
Kristen Wiig is quickly becoming Hollywood's It girl - Insider
Vanessa Bryant is getting $75 million and three mansions from Kobe - The Superficial
Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis dine on sushi together - JustJared
Oprah's bodyguards get into a scuffle overseas - Hollywood Reporter
Sofia Vergara cools off on the set of Modern Family- Hollywood Tuna
J Lo reveals her Idol favorite . . . so far! - TooFab
Sh*t New Yorkers say is the latest to go viral - Newser
Russell Brand plans to reveal all in a memoir - Pink Is the New Blog
SNL has seen its fair share of bad musical acts - The Daily Beast
Kristen Stewart kicks major butt in the new SWATH trailer- NextMovie

What We're Sweet On: The Perfect Blowout Brush For Bobs

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:05:00 PST

If you have bobbed hair, then you know what a pain finding a brush that actually works on your bangs, layers, etc. can be, and how long it can take to get it all to turn under the right way. Which is why this Vidal Sassoon thermal brush ($8) is so great. It's exactly the right size; the core diameter is an inch, and the bristles are about half that, so even short hair like bangs will wrap around it. Plus, it has a flat handle, which makes turning it and keeping your grip much easier (and more comfortable, too). And the titanium core means that drying is faster and your styling is more effective. It even comes with a teasing comb, so you can add volume at the crown when you're finished. Not bad for less than $10, and a sight less expensive than a salon blowout.

Michelle Williams Continues Her Busy Week of Marilyn Moments

Allie Merriam — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:05:33 PST

Michelle Williams attended another screening of My Week With Marilyn in LA last night. The actress dressed up in a gorgeous girl. by Band of Outsiders dress to participate in a Film Independent Screening Series of her Marilyn Monroe biopic at the Bing Theatre inside LACMA. It's been a busy week for Michelle, who stopped by The Tonight Show to talk about her film just a few days ago. This evening is booked as well, since she's due to attend a party for the jewelry brand Forevermark.

On Saturday night, Michelle Williams debuted her reddish hair on the red carpet at the Palm Springs Film Festival gala. She picked up the Desert Palm Achievement Award, and dedicated the win to Marilyn Monroe herself. From the stage, Michelle joked about good and bad advice she's received in her career. Michelle avoided the suggestion she change her name, otherwise she could have been known as Michelle Montana.