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Rick Owens, Catherine Malandrino, Helmut Lang, Calvin Klein — these are just some of the designers whose goods are on sale at Designer Laundry. You'll mostly find jackets and dresses, with some bags and shoes sprinkled in. What do you think about this Catherine Malandrino Lunar Print Dress, size 4 ($154, originally $280)? I think it would be a marvelous New Year's dress. If you agree, make it Read more
When a relationship shifts into the living-together phase, it can be difficult to maintain the exciting spark that exists in the beginning. There's a tendency to treat each other as roommates instead of romantic partners, but a few simple tweaks to your everyday routine can help to amp up the chemistry and strengthen your bond. Worried that you might get a little too comfortable with each other? Read more
Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more
Jessica Alba is hoping to move off the red carpet and into your home. The actress and mother of two — Honor, 3, and Haven, 5 months — may be known best for showing off her impeccable figure in Fantastic Four and Little Fockers, but she's equally passionate about keeping toxins out of schools, homes, and work spaces. This week, after stunning on the Golden Globes red carpet, Jessica launched Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Wise Bread story here on Savvy! I have a bad tendency to let things — paperwork, tasks, laundry — pile up. That's why I'm often not as organized as I should be. By the time I go to put things away, I feel like I'm dealing with clutter so powerful it could defeat Godzilla (I've already started on the screenplay for Godzilla vs. That Pile of Stuff I Still Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Don’t look now, but here come the holidays (really, they’re just 10 weeks away!). This year, we’re going to make planning and budgeting for them a snap. That’s why we’re starting early to help you tackle the season step by step — and save time, money and stress. If you follow our Guerrilla Guide each week, we promise Read more
Last week, I was singing the praises of Sally Hansen's Salon Effects stick-on nails in Misbehave, a gold shade with a black fishnet stocking pattern. But, was I singing its praises after wearing them around for a week? As promised, find out how well they wore when you keep reading. Read more
In New Orleans, there is no shortage of beautifully restored homes. With such charming, unique architecture, it's not a city where people make a habit of tearing things down and putting McMansions in their place. That said, it's rare to see a historic restoration that incorporates contemporary design — moreover successfully so. I was lucky to tour one of these rarities firsthand during my last Read more
Between weekend barbecues and family vacations, it can be hard to stay on track during Summer. As Fall (and school sessions) roll around, the change of seasons means it's time to take a second look at your routine. Need some ideas of how to get back on the healthy track? Read on for some easy healthy to-dos for the upcoming season. Start a meatless Monday. Endless summer grilling may mean a Read more
