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Mr. Blackwell's 43rd Annual Best & Worst Dressed List We don't like to point fingers and name names. Our mother told us it was rude. We even try not to be mean-spirited- it's just not our policy. Yet sometimes, a jolt of bitchiness and some eye rolling takes the edge off the day. We may not agree with Mr. Blackwell's observations, but for the sake of what the heck, here goes it… Mr. Blackwell's 43rd Annual Best & Worst Dressed List FABULOUS FASHION INDEPENDENTS FOR 2002 Reese Witherspoon, Debra Messing, Halle Berry, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Oprah Winfrey, Princess Firal of Jordan, Renee Zellwegger, Kate Winslett, Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston.Dear All: Welcome to the 43th ANNUAL merry-go-round of fashion mayhem. THE WORST

Mr. Blackwell's 44th Annual Worst & Best Dressed Women List Every once in awhile, someone else's observations just hit the spot, even if we wouldn't say it ourselves. It's time to wince, roar, or ignore... The Fabulous Fashion Independents of 2003: Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Garner, Diane Lane, Salma Hayek, Oprah Winfrey, Katie Holmes, Tippi Hedren, BeyoncÉ, Faith Hill,Sarah Jessica Parker, HRH Countess of Wessex Sophie Rhys-Jones The Worst Dressed Women of 2003: 10. Lara Flynn Boyle: Sometimes a single fiasco is all it takes that tutu terror was one of the all-time worst fashion mistakes! A beautiful face . . . but no taste . . . what a waste! 9. Courtney Love: The torrid temptress of fashions

White Teeth Made Simple Bogged down by makeover resolutions that are too cumbersome to even think about? Put a big don't on adding extra steps to your beauty to-do list and simplify the path to gorgeous. White teeth are white hot. There's no denying that. Stained, yellow snappers are a colossal turn-off, besides a sure fire way to add years to your appearance. Think about White Out! You know that pre-computer miracle in a bottle that covered your tush by correcting typing errors. Now, instead of masking, imagine solving. That's as easy as Colgate Simply White whitening gel is. [img939|right] Got 30 seconds, get whiter teeth. Twice a day for two weeks: brush on the clear, count to 30, rinse.

Sweet Light…

Go for the Delicious Burn Get your face out of that scrunch! Yes, it's the return of green eyeshadow and you will love it. Are you under the impression that some evil fairy tossed all your drool-provoking must-haves in the dryer on high only to have you wind up looking like ten pounds of fashion flubber in a thimble? Or, are you willing to admit, that, perhaps, a few pounds just snuck themselves to your otherwise svelte self this holiday season? What to do when the desire for something sweet beckons a potential belt tightening that you just can't bear? Burn it, baby! Yup, that's right. Discover 40 hours of guiltless pleasure with the scent of culinary decadence thanks to

Me and My Mini Me…

The Twin Doll Has What It Takes Think about it: what do you do with the classic oil portrait of little precious when the tyke turns thirty-three? The gilt framed masterpiece turns into a massive space-saving guilt attack. And, did the little darling get any enjoyment out of the painting anyway? Ditto for the flowery pastel and the quaint caricature. Here's a novel way for parents (well, mostly moms) to get cutie-pie's spitting image down pat while giving the kid some interactive pleasure- an uncanny lifelike twin doll! In this celeb-obsessed culture, it seems that almost every “star” gets a pseudo replica perched in the toy store. Why not take that narcissistic novelty to someone who can really get a

Big Night Hair…

Big Night Hair... How to Get the Top Hair Looks- hairstyle photos, how-to's, tips, and tricks How to Get the Top Hair Looks- hairstyle photos, how-to's, tips, and tricks Runway Hairstyle Photos + Tips- Holiday, Wedding, Formal, Special Occasion Hair Styles Insider Secret: Shop where the world's top make-up artists buy the best performing cosmetics for their celebrity clientele! Dear Sharon:I'm attending a wedding this New Year's Eve (yeah, I know it's a bummer of a time to go to a friend's wedding— besides, a double-whammy for a date!) and need a hairstyle that's dressy, yet cutting edge. I'm not the overly fussy type, but do like hair that's kind of sexy when the occasion permits. I really despise salons,

Bow Wow Incognito, Pet Carriers Sherpa Dog Bags... You love them as if they had two legs. Why then leave the tail-wagger at home to pine away on the kitchen floor? The petite pooch (or tabby) shouldn't have to lead the life a dog when there are places to see and trees to hydrate. Let that little lovehound play the ultimate master of disguise when pleasantly nestled in a discreet shoulder tote. Perfect for the girl on the go. Or, to carry the senior pet who just doesn't jog like the old days. Now available in cream color to coordinate with your post-modern white wardrobe, Sherpa's Pet Trading Company's All Around Town Tote is the most incognito way to carry

Matching Accessories... Do Fashion Etiquette Rules Still Apply? Dear Sharon: Latest fashion trends indicate that it is acceptable these days not to tie in shoe color with a matching belt and/or handbag. [img133|right]However, ingrained in my mind, by my mother from when I was growing up, are basic fashion etiquette rules- which include: · Never wear a lighter colored shoe than your pants, skirt, or dress·Never wear more than 4 colors combined ·When you wear the same color top and bottom it has to be an exact match-- especially when it comes to black or navy ·And, your belt, handbag and like accessories are to match the color or tie in with your shoes... textures are a whole other novel!

How to Regrow Eyebrows

How to Regrow Eyebrows… Fill in the Patches of Over Abuse Fill in the Patches of Over Abuse Make bald brows a thing of the past Dear Sharon: Years ago I got into the habit of pulling out my thick eyebrow hairs. I would just sit there and pick at them while studying for college exams, watching TV, etc. I was born with a beautiful eyebrow shape (Jennifer Connelly-ish) and could kick myself for ever touching my brows. My brows are dark (although I am blonde) and show patches of "baldness" where I used to pick. Are there any products out that will re-grow in eyebrow hair where it refuses to grow back? I would love to start fresh with

Princess for a Moment…

Tiaras Through Time Given the opportunity, who wouldn't want to wear a bejeweled tiara, just once? Don't answer that, Mr. Fierstein! If diamonds are a girl's best friend, can there be a more divinely decadent place to wear them than atop your head? Think not! Proving that a timeless tiara isn't an oxymoron, Timeless Tiaras: Jewels for the Head from Chaumet (Diana Scarisbrick; Assouline Publishing) bestows something to drool about. It's the perfect holiday gift for the girl who has almost everything. Or, a wonderful resource to consider when designing your bridal headpiece, Gorgeously photographed and beautifully illustrated, the volume shares the history of the legendary jeweler's collection of ornamental headwear. From a diadem offered by Napoleon I to a

Bugs, Mice, and Little Hands, Oh My…

Kidzmouse, the Critters that Click! Bugs, Mice, and Little Hands, Oh My… Kidzmouse, the Critters that Click! We get it, we get it. Little kids are more computer savvy than many parents were five years ago. Okay, in some cases, five minutes ago! What to do when a techy genius-in-training wants a mouse that's a bit more adaptable for their cushy, mini hands? Both incredibly adorable and easy to use,KidzMouse captures the niche in children's computer accessories. Instead of a button to tap, these affable mice play off on kid picks- squeezing and bugs. Squish the bug-shaped mouse and, click, you're off… Designed to fit a child's hand and tested on small folk from 2 to 10, the ever-expanding array

Bargain Beauty Secrets… More Celebrity Tricks On the Cheap

Bargain Beauty Secrets… More Celebrity Tricks On the Cheap I read your column about celebrity beauty secrets and heard that the book's author was coming out with a follow-up. Please let me know whether Diane Irons recently released a softcover called "Bargain Basement Beauty Secrets" or something with a similar title, and if so, where I can purchase it? (New York, NY) Beauty author Diane Irons has just released, Bargain Beauty Secrets: Tips and Tricks for Looking Great and Feeling Fabulous (Sourcebooks, Inc.). The book is available on Amazon.com and major bookstores. Chock full of more quirky beauty and hair tips. Here are few to whet your appetite: Repair broken lipstick by heating the broken piece with a match until

Ten-Minute Money-Saving Kitchen Makeover…

Stainless Steel Refrigerator at a Steal Ten-Minute Money-Saving Kitchen Makeover- Stainless steel refrigerator makeover. Accidentally channeled the aura of Martha. Must share. No, no, we're not going to suggest that you dig out grandmama's doilies and use them as pasties for that nasty old gargoyle perched on the building that faces Junior's bedroom. This idea is much more sublime, more modern. What do you do when your perfectly fine, built-in white (please say it's not Harvest Gold) refrigerator starts to look dated? Do you run out and spend a few grand on a super stylish stainless steel replacement fridge? Well, you do, if big bucks aren't a concern. And, if you really were that fabulous in the first place, a

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The Fashion Accident You Can’t Help Watching…

The Fashion Accident You Can’t Help Watching…

Forget the White Whine…

Sweet Light…

Me and My Mini Me…

Big Night Hair…

Cute Dog Bags to Carry On, My Chien Amore…

Matching Accessories… Do Fashion Etiquette Rules Still Apply?

How to Regrow Eyebrows

Princess for a Moment…

Bugs, Mice, and Little Hands, Oh My…

Bargain Beauty Secrets… More Celebrity Tricks On the Cheap

Ten-Minute Money-Saving Kitchen Makeover…

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