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How Do You Measure Your Ring Size?
The Hope Diamond Probably Isn't Cursed, After All
5 Essential Summer Accessories Women Should Have
Ridiculous History: Nike's Very First Shoes Were Made With a Waffle Iron
5 Alternatives to Flip-flops for Men
How to Repair a Shoelace Aglet
What's the difference between old and vintage?
How much is too much when it comes to cologne?
How much is too much when it comes to perfume?
Why Can't You Wear White After Labor Day? Here's the Scoop
How to Measure Your Inseam
Corduroy: The Vintage Fabric That Always Makes a Comeback
Got a Cowlick? Hair Styling Doesn't Have to Be Impossible
Balayage vs. Highlights: Picking Hair Coloring Techniques
From Ancient Greece to 'Tiger King': The Hilarious History of the Mullet
Microblading Is the Secret to Faking Full Eyebrows
Clean Out Your Makeup, Like Right Now!
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20 Group Costume Ideas for Halloween
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Halloween is around the corner, and it’s time to brainstorm the best group costume ideas for you and your friends. Whether you’re going to a Halloween party, trick-or-treating or entering a costume contest, the key to success is creativity, coordination and a dash of humor.
By Mack Hayden
Viscose, a semisynthetic fiber, is the most common type of rayon fabric. It's become a staple in the textile industry due to its versatility and affordability. Derived from cellulose and wood pulp, viscose can mimic the luxurious feel of silk while offering the practicality of cotton.
By Mack Hayden
It's the rare person indeed who is always pleased with how their hair looks. Most of us have to fight it a little bit (or a lot) to get it the way we want it. If you have a cowlick, hair management is even more of a struggle.
By Zach Taras
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In the John Waters movie "Serial Mom," a murderous mom (Kathleen Turner) attacks a woman for wearing white at the wrong time of year.
By Yara Simón
You're ready for a hair change. You want to brighten your locks, so you think adding in some highlights will do the trick. But do you opt for balayage or highlights of the traditional variety?
By Yara Simón
Nobody wants a tailor up in their crotch taking personal measurements. But why would you when you can learn how to measure your inseam instead?
If your eyebrows have seen better days, maybe microblading is just what they need to look thicker and fuller.
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You better measure it before you put a ring on it. At least that's what Beyoncé said, and she got herself an 18-carat stunner.
Ah, the mullet. From ancient Greek spearmen to Joe Exotic, America's most notorious big cat owner, the mullet seems destined to stick around and around and around, forever.
It's had a bumpy history over the past 100 years, going in and out fashion. But some folks never tire of its warmth.
It's time to rethink everything you know about wearing wool. It's not just for warm clothes anymore. It's also ideal for swimwear.
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From the itty-bitty bikini to that must-have Hermès Birkin bag, these fashion favorites have names that are as iconic as the people and places that inspired them.
It probably won't surprise you to learn this product was developed by four guys in their 20s.
Fashion's most controversial garment has undergone a most fortunate evolution.
By Alia Hoyt
When was the last time you refreshed your cosmetics bag? If it wasn't in the last few months, chances are some of that stuff has gone bad.
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Men's garments are made with deep, plentiful pockets, while women are forced to stash their keys in their bra. What's wrong with this picture?
As Alanis Morissette might have said, we've got one hand in our pocket — and the other is digging into our purse. Why does women's clothing often lack pockets that can hold anything?
The enormous blue diamond is famed for its size and its tendency to bring bad luck. But its tragic history has been overblown, thanks to a few embellished stories.
You buy the right size but your shirt still bunches up. What gives?
By Alia Hoyt
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Denim pants have gone from mining camps and ranches to the White House. How did they get so popular and why are sales shrinking now?
After the celebrity struts down the red carpet in her borrowed designer gown, must she return it? And what does the designer do with it?
By Dave Roos
Finding clothes that fit when you're a tall woman is a hassle — but it's better than it used to be.
By Alia Hoyt
From Pakistan to Palestine and from Ipanema to Illinois, what's up with barbers applying open flames to their clients' coiffures?
By Chris Opfer
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Squeezing into a tight pair of Spanx can make you look better, if not feel better. But where did all your extra disappear to temporarily?
A new survey says many disabled people don't attend events because they can't find appropriate clothing. But some companies are working to change that.
By Alia Hoyt