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With scalloped edges and abstract flower print, this handmade vintage sequined top ($60) straight from the '60s is perfectly decadent. The design fits right in with the Spring artsy trend, and paired with a simple eggplant skirt it could definitely steal the show — if you're a size small. Read more
Not all body fat is created equal, at least according to two new studies reported by the New York Times last week. One study found that brown fat burns calories "like a furnace" when you're cold, and another found that regular white fat can be converted into calorie-burning brown fat while you exercise. The first study found that brown fat burns glucose as well as other stores of fat when its Read more
Geeky glasses are becoming a hot trend, especially big 80s style plastic lenses. Here's a quick shout out to geeky celebs we love who were sporting the four-eyed look way before it became cool. Clark Kent, Rivers Cuomo, and Zooey Deschanel sport the classic horn-rimmed eyeglasses that were popular back in the 1910s to 20s. In retro 80s fashion, Michael Cera pulls off semi-square clear frames. Liz Read more
Here to bring us a little cheer on this rainy day is ASOS and its newly revealed Spring lookbook. The brand, known for its affordable, stylish wares, showed off four main themes: Mex Tex, highlighting bold embroidery and Aztec-inspired looks; Neo Circuit, think bold neons and pastels splashed on body-con neoprene; Waikiki, showing modern Hawaiian and tie-dye prints; and Darling Buds, a '50s- and Read more
Get nine out-of-the-box shoe organizing tips. — Houzz Learn 28 new uses for everyday items. — Real Simple Decorate your kitchen like a pro. — Country Living Revisit Florence Broadhurst's vivid designs from the '60s and '70s. — Elle Decor Check out 10 pink rooms you'll love (even if you don't love pink). — House Beautiful Learn how to remove melted candle wax from just about anything. Read more
While Jennifer Aniston is an impressive woman in countless respects, I'm personally most wowed by her consistently impeccable taste in the world of modern real estate. Her latest alleged buy? A modern Bel Air mansion designed by A. Quincy Jones, the Los Angeles-based architect known for his modernist and green belt designs in the '60s. The property, which was listed at just under $25 million, is Read more
Retro throwbacks, tailored perfection, and soft feminine references — pre-Fall '12 is a beautiful blend of structured shapes and unexpected girlie details. Lanvin delivered deliberately unfinished embellishments like exposed dart seams and raw edges, while Givenchy revived its "greatest hits" prints (think tropics and rottweiler motifs), and Sarah Burton traveled back in time to the '60s Read more
I recently discovered Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik's lucite animals – and I'm hooked. Creatures ranging from the exotic to the domesticated are re-imagined with stylized silhouettes and mesmerizing prints in Palatnik's coveted '60s-era collection. His popularity with American designers like Jonathan Adler has sparked a renewed obsession among mod-loving design enthusiasts. While random Read more
Busy Philipps (aka Michelle Williams's Golden Globes date) channeled a '60s bombshell-meets-flapper-girl vibe on the red carpet. The actress opted for a fringed asymmetrical gown, then got equally playful with her beauty routine, showing off a voluminous bouffant and pale pink pout. Major drop earrings, bracelets, and a metallic clutch further the vintage-glamour-meets-glamazon feel. Do you love Read more
Jessica Chastain is the picture of modern femininity in a white, pearl-embellished Givenchy gown. The Help beauty — one of the stars to watch in 2012 — furthered the pretty vibe with a pair of jeweled pearl studs and a diamond bracelet. As for styling, it seems as if the actress took a hint from the film's '60s feel, opting for a modern bouffant and soft, matte lips. What's your take on Read more
