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A Recessionista's Guide to Oscar Parties

Filed under: Haute Home, Fashionable Food

cocktailsLike the rest of us, caterer to the stars, Mary Giuliani, had to make some amends to the typically over-the-top Oscars party she plans each year. So in the name of scaling back, Mary has created a fun and easy, not to mention affordable, Oscars night at home for – get this – under $100!

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Imagine a Photoshop-free magazine cover

Filed under: Style in the News, Celebrities with Style


Now this is a group movement we can get behind! Dodai over at Jezebel tipped us off to this campaign to get a major magazine to publish a cover without any Photoshopping!

Considering the egregiously heavy handed state of retouching these days, this would be a radical move. Remember the big Faith Hill before and after Redbook cover? The weird gold Gwyneth Paltrow cover of W? The "Is that really Drew Barrymore" Vogue cover? And this Marie Claire cover of Tina Fey, where she looks great, but not quite like herself...

Seriously, when you have to make these women look "better" to sell your product, your standards of beauty are warped.

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Running replaces sex as #1 recommended weight control method in Japan

Filed under: Style in the News, Clothing


A new trend is taking over the streets of Japan, literally. People are running in huge numbers, particularly young women who live in the cities.

The fad is especially strong in trendy Tokyo, where women's corporate marathon clubs are meeting before and after work to do a few laps around the Imperial Palace. The main goal is to "stay healthy, pretty and sane" with the extra benefit of getting to show off special marathon gear from Danskin and New Balance.

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Summer cocktails

Filed under: Fashionable Food

Cosmopolitan magazine is well known for its provocative and sometimes inappropriate sex advice. However, from my inside sources (girlfriends), I find out the other secrets hiding within those pages of perfume samples and bikini models.

This week - summer cocktail recipes. Summer's halfway over, but it's not getting any colder outside. Cosmo has prepared a fine list of colorful cocktails that don't just taste good, but look the part as well (and are sure to impress the ladies).

The watermelon martini is destined to be a poolside favorite, while the kerasi (Greek for "cherry") is more of a Hey, let's go watch the sunset kind of drink.

I've learned, albeit slowly, that having a go-to cocktail recipe for female guests is an absolute necessity. Guys, take note. Ladies, slip this list in his mailbox.

How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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