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Dark Roots Beauty Trend 2008

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What: That once unwelcome re-growth is suddenly trendy.

What the experts say: Colorist Dawn Tracy of Byron Salon in Beverly Hills says in a recent Los Angeles Times article: “It’s a look that says, ‘I haven’t bothered with my hair.’ It’s sexy and looks undone.”

What we say: Good for Tracy for getting blond clients to cough up $125 to have her hand-paint dark highlights onto their roots. At the Frederic Fekkai salon on Melrose Place, ...

Beauty Trend Hair Extensions

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What: Bring out your inner Beyonce (with a little help from the hair fairy). Everyone is doing it!
What the experts say: Be caught with your own hair? Are you kidding? Says the December 2007 issue of Vogue: “Nobody wears their own hair anymore. Permanent extensions are running rampant.”
What we say: Fake nails, fake lips, fake boobs…it was only a matter of time before phony hair followed suit. If you’re looking to add extra oomph ...

Cheap Holiday Dress Isaac Mizrahi for Target Cowl-Neck Dress

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The Lowdown: If you are still looking for a new years eve outfit, this purple number from Isaac Mizrahi at Target is a non brainer. 100% silk, floor length dress for less than $70?

Who’s it for: Those heading to a formal party, fashionista’s a bit on the pasty side, folks who don’t shave their legs in the winter, top heavy sistas.

Buy it: $64.99 at http://www.target.com/Isaac-Mizrahi-Target-Cowl-Neck-Dress/dp/B000NG9K2U/qid=1198260406/ref=br_1_5/602-3394636-9058227?ie=UTF8&node=343394011&frombrowse=1&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=343394011&rank=%2Bdaterank&rh=&page=2

ShopTalk: Dr. Robert Rey, E Network’s Dr. 90210 and Shapewear Designer

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When it comes to undergarments, I'm all about the packaging -- everything should be properly placed and pointing in the same direction (to understand the importance of packaging just look at an episode of VH1's "I Love New York 2"). So, I was totally hyped to chat with Dr. Robert Rey, plastic surgeon extraordinaire and star of the strangely addictive E! show “Dr. 90210,” who together with Australian designer Bruno Schiavi, recently developed a new shapewear ...

Fashion Advice: Budget Rain Boots

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Dear Budget Fashionista,

I live in Portland, OR and it rains here.... ALOT... I desperately need a pair of stylish Rain Boots, but I don't want to spend over $50. Any suggestions?

Answer: $50 for a pair of Rain Boots? Girl....

Thanks to Target, there's absolutely no reason to pay more than $20 for a pair of Rain Boots. You can even find Rain Boots "inspired" by the infamous Burberry Rain Boots. My only gripe is that few ...

Erin Fetherston at Target

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Erin Fetherston's line for Target's Go International Initative has finally arrived in store and online . The decidely young line and very sixties inspired line, features enough short dresses, peter pans collars, and A line shapes to make Twiggy proud. There are a couple hot pieces, if you can fit into their junior sizing, including an upcoming red silky dress (available in Jan. 2008), bright orange coat with peter pan collar, and the darling oversized heart bag ($29.99 and ...

Topshop in New York, Plus Size Sister Store to Soon Follow

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TopShop to open in SOHO, with plus size targeted Evans to soon follow

After years of speculation, TopShop, the british version of H&M, has signed a lease for it’s first US store to be located at 480 Broadway (Broadway & Broome in SOHO) in New York City. The store recently gain worldwide fame for partnering with supermodel Kate Moss on her line of suprisingly cute clothing. Also word is that TopShop’s parent group, Arcadia, is looking ...

The Litte Brown Dress Project

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Alex and her Little Brown Dress Imagine wearing the same dress, day in and day out, for 1 year. Pretty hard to imagine, right? Not if your Seattle mom Alex Martin. Martin wore the same brown dress, a dress...

See Jack Shop:Recycle Your Shoes Get $10 Off at Niketown

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NIKETOWN in New York City (Map) is hosting it's annual ReUSE-A-SHOE drive between May 17th and May 30th. Bring any brand of shoe* to the store and get a $10 off a pair of Nike's (*no cleats, spikes, dress...

Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Give Him a Great Gift and Help an Important Cause

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Here's an idea for father's day: get your favorite guy something he needs and help an important cause. BiddingForGood.com is a new web site currently boasting over 14,000 items up for bid with proceeds benefiting nonprofit organizations of all types...