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"America's Next Top Model" Season 3 winner, Eva Pigford, looked absolutely iridescent at this year's BET Awards. Not only did her multicolored dress match the bright red carpet, it also went perfectly with her caramel skin tone. I love how she minimized her accessories and let the dress take center stage. Source 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
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
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
We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Yahoo! Shine: There's a really interesting piece at Work It, Mom!, about unitasking instead of multitasking, and it got me thinking. Maybe part of the reason my stress levels are off the charts right now is because I'm multitasking too much? Unitasking is kind of at the root of the whole Fly Lady way of cleaning and decluttering Read more
Areaware has teamed with fair-trade NGO Preda and the Aeta people, indigenous inhabitants of the Philippines, to produce a new line of wonderfully unconventional waste baskets for all you modernists out there. Conceived by German designer Cordula Kehrer, the baskets are made from sustainably harvested rattan and a colorful plastic bin offsetting the natural wickerwork. The charming baskets are Read more
Sometimes throwing workout clothes in the washing machine isn't enough to get them clean. Sweat and dirt can stain fitness gear, and if not washed properly, clothing will remain smelly even after the rinse cycle. If you struggle to get rid of gnarly stenches from your fitness clothes, follow these tips to get gear so fresh and so clean. If your clothes are drenched in sweat post-workout, wash Read more
