The Best Little Black Dresses There are few things that women of every age, taste, and style can agree on: The importance of owning a great little black dress is among them. Perfect for parties and formal occasions of every sort, LBDs are a favorite of social butterflies and designers alike. To help figure out which frock is right for you, review our list of the most flattering and fashionable silhouettes around.
Treat Your Fashions With Care, Part One You’ve mastered the hard part: tracking down great garments to fill your wardrobe. Now the trick is keeping them in the same pristine condition as they were the day you bought them. For getting the kinks out of silk separates, skip the iron, which can scorch fine fabrics, and invest in a much safer steamer. Delicate unmentionables should never go in the washer without being safely enclosed in a mesh bag to keep them from fraying. As for your weekday essentials, a touch of concentrated Tide will keep them looking—and smelling—fresh.
Treat Your Fashions With Care, Part Two As any well-coiffed clothes hound will tell you, quality garments call for careful treatment. To keep moths from nibbling on precious cashmere and other fine woolens, store sweaters and scarves with cedar balls in a cool, dry place. Keeping gems and heirloom baubles in silk-lined pouches helps prevent scratches, while essential leather flats—be they leather loafers or Hepburn—worthy ballerinas—keep their comfy shape when stored with wooden shoe trees. Finally, remember to have fabric softener on hand to keep knits staying super cozy.
Valentine's Day Celebrity Style Have you gotten your sweetie a Valentine’s Day gift yet? If you’re still struggling with ideas, check out what some of Hollywood’s biggest stars got for their loved ones (or in Carmen Electra’s case, what she got for herself!). The hottest stores in Tinseltown reveal what their A-list customers bought for Valentine’s Day.
Valentine's Day Gift Guide Figuring out just what she’d like to receive on the annual day of l’amour can be a heartbreaking endeavor. When shopping for the perfect present, take cues from her personal style and indulge her with luxe trinkets and boudoir goodies—something few ladies can resist.—Susan Cernek
Wedding Dresses for Fashionistas While traditionalists may prefer the classic Cinderella gown from their local bridal boutique, fashion-forward brides-to-be may want to look to the runway for their dream dress. From fashion designer’s gowns to white ready-to-wear hits, we’ve pulled together the best gowns for those who plan on catwalking down the aisle.
What to Pack: The Elegant Weekend Wedding Wedding season goes into full swing as temperatures rise. Make a fashionable statement and brush up on our fool-proof packing guide.
Winter Whites Those who abide by the rule "no white after Labor Day" are frozen in time. As these celebrities prove, the best way to stand out in winter's sea of basic black separates is with a sleek snow-color garment.
Your Guide to Glamorous Swimwear Far too glamorous to actually swim in, the new retro-fabulous beach attire is so cool you'll want to wear it all weekend. Accessorize to the max, and it's dirty martinis till dawn.
