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Bond Girl Makeup- Follow these step-by-step makeup tips for some 007 beauty thrills

Have you seen the James Bond movie, "Skyfall" yet? I did and absolutely loved it. Daniel Craig is right up there with Sean Connery in my book as best 007 and this movie has plenty of that old school sex appeal. Bérénice Marlohe is as gorgeous as expected as the new Bond girl. Here's something cool that you can takeaway: We've got the "Skyfall" makeup parody! Doesn't the model, above, look like a Bond girl? >>MORE: Beauty Yup, celebrity makeup artist, Kristina Brown, created the Bond girl makeup look with Votre Vu’s French Accents, available at votrevu.com, in this adorable spoof. Here's Kristina's Votre Vu makeup step-by-step on how you can prepare for a rendezvous with 007… Start out with a really hydrated, moisturized face.

... you're kinda doing it already and not knowing. A funny thing happened to me when I was building a Pinterest Board of Iconic Moments. Even after being in the fashion business for a couple of decades, my favorite images for everyday style that come to mind right off the bat, ironically, best represent how I like to dress and what inspires my style. Insert big drumroll here, MY iconic style moments are akin to my personal style. It all became BEYOND obvious once I actually had all the IMAGES in front of me. See... Some of my iconic moments in style from my Pinterest Board The same could be true for you. Unless, of course, your iconic style moments involve a

Forget Sex and the City. We're old school, hardcore AbFab fans here at FoS. And when it comes to the Joanna Lumley Absolutely Fabulous wardrobe, it's a gaga. No, not the Lady but of the "La Croix sweetie darling, La Croix" pop the Boli kind. So here we have it, from Joanna Lumley of Absolutely Fabulous fame comes an auction chock full of collectible wares from the actress's career. Joseph black faux leather skirt worn in Absolutely Fabulous, Series 5, 'Panickin!' episode, 2003, labelled, waist 76cm, 30in; with an image of Patsy wearing the skirt in the back of a stretch limo and a letter of authenticity >>MORE: AbFab As the charmingly drunkard, and definitely NOT age-appropriate, Patsy Stone on

Paris In Style: Chloe Attitudes Exhibit at Palais de Tokyo There hasn’t been a fashion exhibit that has wowed me since I wrote about the Madame Grés exhibit last spring. The Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton show earlier this year was a letdown for me and far too much a promotion for the brand. I just went to the Chloe Attitudes show and it was a delightful surprise, as I didn’t know much about it before I saw it. Chloe Attitudes The show is a tribute to Gaby Aghion, who started the Chloe label 60 years ago by having a casual show of the first collection at the Café de Flore. In subsequent years she strived to make Chloe a brand that would have the informality of everyday wearable clothes with the luxuriousness

Your views on women's health choice may not be the same as mine. But that's ok. We all hold the right to be in control of our own bodies and our right to choice- that is the most personal decision between a woman and her doctor. I urge you to keep choice safe and legal. Before you vote tomorrow, please consider your reproductive rights as they may be redefined. Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, and women’s health as excepted from here: Redefine rape: Paul Ryan co-sponsored a bill that, among other things, narrowed the definition of rape to “forcible rape.” As the National Women’s Law Center explained, the proposal “takes us back to a time where just saying no was not enough.” Ban

Art and architecture at one with nature at Cosanti

On the Road: The unexpected traveller in Scottsdale, Arizona I've been displaced from my family during Hurricane Sandy. There's a lesson to share here that's bigger than my personal story and something to lean on when the tide literally turns. Before you read any further, I'd like you to bolster American Red Cross support by texting the phrase "REDCROSS" to 90999 to make a $10 contribution for Sandy relief. You can also help via iTunes by using the donate button located on the main page for the iTunes store set up specifically for Sandy relief. Only have a phone? You can also make contributions by calling 1-800-733-2767. This is the first text message that I received from my son- a photo of

Theory Dress - Avrex Georgette at Bloomingdale's

Dear Sharon: How to dress for fall when you live in an area that's always hot? Louisiana weather is always balmy, hot, and humid so changing to a seasonal wardrobe can get tricky when you desire fall clothing for a warm climate. (via twitter) JUST ASK: Do you need some quick stylist help to amp up your style? Email us for Fashion Advice. Good point. I'm having my own seasonal issues. I've been traveling a lot lately and about to pack for a trip to a hot climate-- with super cold conference room air conditioning to boot. Honestly, there is NOTHING that gets me more discombobulated than doing a last-minute season switch for travel. I feel like I'm on rewind from what clothes

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I've got a fall trend that REALLY offers something for everyone. Velvet shoes. Don't wait for holiday to tzuj up your style when you can add some allure by way of a touch of luxe to your fancy footwork be it a stunning skyscraper heel from Nicholas Kirkwood to updated and on trend velvet Doc Martens. How can we think about velvet without considering the classic smoking slipper, with updated style of course!? And, sexy dressy velvet pumps (love the Stella McCartney shootie) for work or a big night out... I can go own. >>MORE LUXE: Go Baroque You've got the picture. There really is a velvet shoe style for everyone. >> RELATED: Shoe Shopping Guides Add some luxe to

Dear Sharon, I'm hoping you can help me out. Now that the temperature is dropping I finally get to break out my boots. Happy me! I love wearing tights with boots but find that my feet are always freezing, especially at work. I really need to beat cold feet while looking stylish and office appropriate. >> RELATED: Style Guideline for Women Entrepreneurs I usually wear an ankle sock over my tights for added warmth but they tend to slip down and bunch up in my boots. I've tried wearing taller socks and I know that showing some sock above your boot is trendy in a casual setting, but I don't think it's very professional looking in the workplace. Other than seeing my doctor for my poor circulation,

Just out: Ann Taylor’s Holiday 2012 ad campaign starring actress Kate Hudson What makes my morning soar is to see everyday, real world clothes look glam and gorgeous. Not the red carpet fabulouso outfits that are totally aspirational and inaccessible to our real lives- but real clothes designed for regular women, and that they happen to be worn by a gorgeous actress. Marketing genius, yes. Style strategy to think about-- you bet. Kate Hudson (okay, we won't think about the rumor that she worked out for SIX hours a day to get her post baby figure back in shape) looks marvelous in the clean cut and sophisticated styling of Ann Taylor. What makes these looks pop is Kate's effortless yet styled

Discover highlights from the Target and Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection Look Book and get ready for budget friendly items that don't skimp on the chic... Over the past decade Target, the forever stylish retail giant, has been giving budget conscious fans of high-end designer fashion a run for their money with a slew of on the mark collaborations with some of the best designers of the moment. And as our own interest in fast-fashion collabos has most certainly waned, a quick look at the company's latest coup has us once again ready to get in cue. >>There's one more collabo we think you should know about: Margiela for H&M By partnering with the CFDA and Nieman Marcus Target has outdone

Expert stylist's advice, our weekly installment of style & lifestyle questions from YOU for us to contemplate is back, first-up comes a query on flared pants that everyone could learn a thing or two from From Suzanne- Are flared and/or belled pants still fashionable to wear? With Miuccia Prada's Fall takes on the bookish, print filled charm of the haute 70's and fashion's latest fixation on reworking the perfect pant in every shape imaginable, it was only a matter of time for us to see the return of the flared pant. No longer will flared pants conjure up gawky teen baby sitters and suburban mall rats with these simple tips... >> READ: How to Look Pulled Together That's because

Cheap Chic fans rejoice as avant-garde pioneer Martin Margiela unveils a collection for H&M this fall... That's right, the mega-retailer is sure to have another crowd pleasing hit on their hands judging by first look at the just released lookbook images. We at FoS have been longtime fans of the labels beautifully considered deconstructed patterns and subtle, subversive elegance. And over the years many of the more basic Margiela items, especially the tailored pieces, become closet constants. >> MORE: Cheap Chic Working more as a celebration or tutorial on house signatures, highlights from some of season's past greatest hits are sure to bring about a buzzy, must-have energy soon enough. By the looks of it, this will definitely be one

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Bond Girl Makeup- Follow these step-by-step makeup tips for some 007 beauty thrills

Shape your style with ICONIC MOMENTS. Play with me. On Pinterest.

Absolutely Fabulous Joanna Lumley Wardrobe Auction. YES, Sweetie Darling!

The Right Attitudes: Chloe Exhibit in Paris Explores the History of the Fashion House

Women’s Health: Who Control’s Your Body? Protect Women’s Rights

Scottsdale Travel: Lemonade Out Of Lemons: Lessons of Style and Compassion from Hurricane Sandy to Scottsdale

Season Shifters: Fall clothing for a warm climate

Fancy Footwork? You bet with these gorgeous Velvet shoes, slippers, wedges, and boots!

Stylist Advice- How to beat cold feet? Bootights & sheepskin insoles to the rescue

How to Glam Up Everyday Clothes? Look at Kate Hudson Wearing Ann Taylor

Target and Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection Look Book Highlights

Stylist Advice: Are Flared Pants in Style?

Cheap Chic Alert: Martin Margiela for H&M Sneak Peek

Female Entrepreneurs: Helping You & Your Business Get Out There!