While irons in rooms are standard at major hotels, it's possible that you'll arrive somewhere with no iron to be found or no time (or desire) to press all your now-unpacked clothing. I've got tips to keep things running smoothly or, at least, smoother along the way. Dressed to impress(ed). Set time aside to press wrinkled clothing before traveling, but make sure to let them cool down completely Read more

We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Just because you're showing less skin during the colder months doesn't mean you can skimp on a proper skin-care regimen. Dr. Mitchell Chasin, medical director of the Reflections Center for Skin and Body, tells us his top tips for keeping yours hydrated and healthy all season long. Tip #1: Find a body wash that Read more

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Vintage fashion is inherently democratic. Celebrity style icons like Chloe Sevigny, Nicole Kidman and Alexa Chung don’t get their inimitable style from mindlessly chasing every new trend — and neither should you plunk down serious change for the latest “it” bag when you could spend less money and sport an original Read more

On rushed mornings, the last thing I want to do is drag my space-hogging ironing board out from the closet, unfold it, plug in my iron, and wait 10 minutes for it to heat up. Instead, I wind up choosing something a little less wrinkled than the clothing I initially had in mind. So I decided to buy a fabric steamer, the Rowenta 1400-Watt Pro Compact Steamer ($50), and see if I might become a Read more

Annual pantsless subway rides are popular with 20-somethings today, but young people seem reluctant to fully commit to the nudist movement. In a report on the state of the nudist resort industry today, the Wall Street Journal explains clientele overwhelmingly includes graying, wrinkling baby boomers. Membership to national nudist groups, including the Naturist Society, have been dropping or flat Read more

Do you feel like you've gone on a shopping spree every time you go to the dry cleaners? While it's nice to have shirts and pants hung so crisp, fresh, and clean, dry cleaning service all costs a pretty penny. If you are looking to save some bucks each month on your laundry, consider implementing these tips on how to save on dry cleaning. Scope the land – Rather than go to the closest dry Read more

Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member LAKR from the Su Casa group: We're renting this loft from January to June...long enough to settle in, but we don't want to spend a bundle decorating, and we can't make permanent changes, of course.I really disliked the  undersized curtains on our beautiful front window which looks out onto the waterfront.  I had a feeling that floor to ceiling Read more

DrSugar is in the house! This week she's answering a question about treating wrinkles. Dear DrSugar, I have noticed the fine lines around my eyes becoming not so fine. I know it is just basic aging, but I would like to slow the process down. My sister said to put petroleum jelly (she uses Aquaphor) around my eyes at night. I've never used an eye cream before and am not really a fan of petroleum Read more