Entries tagged “Beauty and Style”

Fresh-Faced Mommy: Drugstore Picks That Dazzle

Four recession-proof products and a 60-second daily makeup routine.By Christine CoppaAs a single mom to an 18-month old boy it's really hard to make myself up in the morning--period. I've pulled my jeans on with him on my hip and...

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Barcelona Street Style

Heather brings some relaxed style from overseasby Heather SummervilleI recently spent a week in Barcelona--my first trip there--and totally fell in love with the easy-going, bohemian vibe of the city with its gaggle of scooters, maze of cobblestone streets, and,...

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On the Hunt For: Summery Florals

Heather finds the best summer florals under $100.By Heather SummervilleNothing feels quite as appropriate on a steamy summer day as slipping into something light, carefree and covered in teeny, tiny flowers. Here, four of my favorite floral pieces on the...

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Bugging Out

Make a statement with a stylish critter or twoBy Heather Summerville I recently came across Jennifer Angus' work at the Newark Museum. Her installation, Insecta Fantasia, is made up of thousands of insects--pink grasshoppers, cicadas, weevils, and more--all pinned in...

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The Etsy Spree Continues!

Heather rounds up another batch of must-have finds.By Heather SummervilleFrom the response I received on my last Got $20 Bucks Etsy round up, it looks like I'm not the only one totally obsessed with the affordable finds on this site....

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On the Hunt For: Decorative Wall Mirrors

Heather finds three must-have decorative wall mirrors.By Heather SummervilleFor as long as I can remember, and in as many houses as I can recall, every woman in my family has hung a small wall mirror in the entryway next to...

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The Great (and Stylish!) Outdoors

Heather rounds up the best outdoor-furniture finds.By Heather SummervilleFor the first time in nearly a decade of living in New York my apartment has a deck--well, technically, it's a small, flat patch of roof outside my kitchen window. But any...

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Got $20 Bucks?

Heather Summerville goes on an Etsy spree.By Heather SummervilleAs everyone in the Lucky office knows, I am utterly obsessed with Etsy.com--possibly unhealthily so. And here's why: You can find the coolest things for dirt cheap, like these tiny glass magnets...

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On the Hunt for: Dusty Pinks

Six finds that dazzle in this girly-girl shade.By Heather SummervilleI'm normally not one to covet such a girly-girl shade, but as warm weather draws near I find myself yearning for retro-feminine clothes in this powdery hue. Below, my top six...

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The Trend I Want to Steal Right Now: Sexy Crochet

Heather Summerville on the next hot summer trend.By Heather SummervilleCrochet has always appealed to my hippie tendencies: it's romantic, it's crafty, you get the idea. But I've never considered it entirely sexy, until now. Over the past two weeks, I've...

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Hippie For My House

Coming to terms with my tie-dye obsessionBy Heather SummervilleA few weeks ago Emily Hsieh--the stylish woman behind Lucky's always ahead-of-the-fashion-curve Shop Girl blog--wrote about American Apparel's new tie-dye leggings, which I'd been tempted to buy numerous times, but could never...

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Lucky Girl Visits In God We Trust

Lucky Girl interviews the owner of the hip boutique In God We Trust.By Heather SummervilleSenior Editor, Lucky magazine...

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Lucky Girl: What's In Your Bag?

Check out the hottest items for spring as Lucky Girl asks In God We Trust shoppers "What's in your bag?" By Heather SummervilleSenior Editor, Lucky magazine...

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Lotions & Potions

Lucky Girl's Unwavering Product Devotion Continues...by Heather SummervilleTwo weeks ago I told you guys about my go-to shower lineup, and since then I've noticed that I'm just as weirdly loyal to the makeup products I own. When I surveyed my...

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Spring Shopping Fever

The five pieces every Lucky editor is lusting after right now.By Heather Summerville A funny thing happens at the Lucky offices as the seasons start to change: Every editor on site catches an acute case of spring shopping fever. And...

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My Shower Companions Never Change

By Heather SummervilleI'm a creature of habit when it comes to my beauty regimen, a fact my former roommate--the senior beauty editor at Lucky--Cristina Mueller can certainly attest to. Whereas her half of the shower was a constant buffet of...

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Hitting the Mats

Lucky Girl's latest workout gear obsession. By Heather SummervilleI stumbled upon YogaMatic.com completely by accident last weekend, and was immediately smitten. No more boring yoga mat for me! This site lets you customize your own by simply uploading a picture --or...

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Affordable Luxuries

Five Items Under $20 That Make Me Happy Right Now.By Heather Summerville...

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Head Over Heels For: ChieMihara.com

Lucky Girl has a new online shoe crush.By Heather SummervilleAt Lucky, the latest sandal from Chie Mihara to be released in the U.S. garners as much excitement as a limited-edition Louis Vuitton bag. The Brazil-born, Spain-based designer has mastered the...

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Backstage at Adam

Lucky's Heather Summerville gets a behind-the-scenes look at the Adam show. Heather Summerville is the senior editor at Lucky....

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Backstage at Vena Cava

Lucky's Heather Summerville takes us behind the scenes at Vena Cava. Heather Summerville is the senior editor at Lucky....

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Fashion Week Hair & Makeup at Home

The fabulous hair and makeup of Fashion Week isn't just reserved for models. Lucky's Heather Summerville finds out how to take these looks from the runway to everyday. Heather Summerville is the senior editor at Lucky....

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All-American Shades

Heather embraces the red, white, and blue color trio.By Heather SummervilleWhat's Red, White, and Blue All Over (With a Little Bit of Yellow)?Me! Patriotism is sneaking into my fashion ideology, as I find myself unconsciously adhering to a wardrobe palette...

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That Special Little Something

By Heather SummervilleTake simple outfits to a bold new level with extraordinary accessories. At under $100, these five stunning pieces make a lot of impact for a minimal investment, so indulge your jeans-and-T-shirt moment by throwing on a vintage-looking locket,...

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On the Hunt for: Peachy Brights

By Heather SummervilleAs winter's gray skies and cold days drag on, this sunny shade is an automatic mood enhancer, breaking me out of my all-black rut and reminding me that warm months are near. Go ahead, give it a try!...

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Valentine's Day Made Easy

Three foolproof ideas to forward to your significant other.By Heather SummervilleWhen it comes to Valentine's Day I'm a bit of a traditionalist--flowers, chocolate, lingerie, or a brief thoughtful gesture is all I really want. With that in mind, I've compiled...

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Deep, Deep Discounts- Part 2

It turns out one pass wasn't enough--I had to go back for more.By Heather SummervilleA second sweep through the big sales turned up even more great finds at even lower prices. Below are 10 amazing items I missed on my...

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Deep, Deep Discounts

I'm dizzy with the low prices out there--so I get some help in navigating the sales. I don't know about you, but sales completely overwhelm me. Major discounts and a big-name label always make me question my buying motives:  Do...

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On the Hunt for: Eco-Friendly Wallpaper

As earth-conscious style gets bigger and bigger, I look for some to put on my walls.Part of my New Years resolution is to be more green, which thus far has been harder than expected, but also truly rewarding. The most...

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eBay is the Boss of Me

Hi, I'm Dixie and I'm an eBayaholic. (Hi Dixie!)  By  Dixie Feldman No, that's not true. I'm not addicted so much as co-dependent. No, not so much a co-dependent as...a slave. That's it, I am a big fat slave...

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Parlez-Vous Guy?

A man-to-English dictionary would be nice. By Dixie FeldmanHave you seen those dog translation devices -- the ones that purport to decipher your dog's every woof and whimper? Now, I love dogs (and I mean, that crazy, icky kind of...

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Does This Blog Make My Butt Look Big?

Making life better, fun-ner, fabulous-er. By Dixie FeldmanHowdy. My name's Dixie, and every week I'm going to be blogging here about making Life better, fun-ner, fabulous-er. (Technically my name isn't really Dixie; I was born a Sarah. But everyone calls...

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Great Flower Girl Gifts

By Tara Mandy Being designated a flower girl is often a little girl's first notion of an honor. And often it's a memory (albeit a fuzzy one) she'll carry with her for a lifetime. While she'll hardly be expecting a gift,...

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Ultimate Bridal Emergency Kit

By Tara Mandy People have built successful businesses out of selling pre-packaged bridal emergency kits. They're often presented is some adorable, marketable way and they usually contain many of the things you could need on your wedding day. They're also usually...

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Valentine's Day Gifts For Two

Give a gift that you can enjoy together.By Tara Mandy It's difficult to find romantic gifts for guys. The options all seem so cheesy. Silk boxers? Um, no. Instead, get something you can enjoy together like, say, Egyptian cotton sheets...

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White-Hot Accessories (Beyond the Gown)

When it comes to brides, the whiter the merrier.By Tara Mandy With all due respect to the No-White-After-Labor-Day tradition, there's something refreshing about sparkling white accessories in the dead of winter. And of course when it comes to brides, the...

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The Layering Trend

How to combine everything from tees to candlesBy Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comPile it on. Mixing and layering is the best way to look au courant these days. When it comes to layering tees, paper-thin is the way...

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How to Be Your Own Graphic Designer

DIY TipsBy Tara Mandy and Meredith LevyEditors of BFFBridal.comCustomized invitations and personal wedding websites can eat up a big chunk of your budget. And surprisingly, it's not always the letterpress papers and web hosting that rack up the bill; often...

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