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If you love clothes but hate the hassle of visiting the mall, you'll love shopping for clothes online. With great photos and easy-to-navigate pages, finding a little black dress and actually having it fit once you get it home has never been easier.

By Sara Elliott

The fashion world may value slender women, but in the real world, women's bodies run the gamut, from thin to curvy and beyond. How can women with curves find fashions that work well with their body types? As the song says, accentuate the positive.

By Linda C. Brinson

If ever there were a place to be concerned with appearances, it's at work. But when a dress code is as vague as "business casual," how does a woman know what's right and what's terribly wrong?

By Julia Layton

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Summer calls for sandals! But how do you choose the right ones to flatter your feet and figure? And, are they always appropriate for every occasion?

By Debra Ronca

Fake tans that are dreadfully obvious are never a good look. Put your tanning stress to rest with these simple tanning tips.

By Joelle Klein

Natural mineral makeup is a growing trend in the world of natural beauty products. Learn what fans and skeptics have to say.

By Joelle Klein

Cothing rental can let you dress like a celebrity on a average-Jane dime. Learn all about clothing rental.

By Joelle Klein

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of books like "YOU: The Owner's Manual" and "YOU: Staying Young," has turned his focus to beauty in the book "YOU: Being Beautiful." What does it take to be beautiful?

By Julie Douglas

If you never cut your hair, would you end up looking like Cousin It from the Adams Family? It's possible, but unlikely. So what would happen if you never visited the barber or beauty shop again?

By Katherine Neer

Today we worry about animal testing and lead in our lipstick. But our forebears took much bigger risks to look good -- check out some of the strange ingredients you'd find in cosmetic formulas in years past.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

Some hairstyles never go out of style, while others are better left behind. From the finger wave to the mohawk, check out these 21 unforgettable hairstyles.

By the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.

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These eye makeup tips will make passersby do a double take. Get the secret to flawless eyes with these eye makeup tips.

Women's cosmetics can create subtle or drastic changes. Read this article for cosmetic tips and expert opinions about women's addiction to cosmetics.

Fashion makeovers are not just for TV. Create a brand-new you with these quick and simple makeover tips.

Thrift store shopping is a growing trend for fashion bargain shoppers. Learn the science behind thrift store shopping with these money-saving tips.