April may be Earth month, but any day of the year is a good time to throw on an organic cotton T-shirt and take a few minutes to save our fashion futures. Yes, even fashionistas need to get a conscience. Eco-chic is not a passing fad.   Buying apparel made from organic cotton is one of the best ways fashion-savvy consumers can create an eco-friendly wardrobe. Here, Revenge Is creates stylish organic T-shirts from recycled plastic ... [full story]

Memo to baby boomer moms everywhere — who says you can't look just as stylish as your daughter? Yes, we've all heard the moans and groans from our daughters as we step out the door — "You're not really going to wear that out, are you?" Sounds vaguely familiar, doesn't it? It wasn't all that long ago that our mothers were asking us the same thing.   A frumpy floral skirt and heavy wool blazer/turtleneck combo ... [full story]

Your sunglasses are the windows on the fashion world — the one accessory that can change your cool vibe instantly. The latest in eyewear trends are hitting the stores right now.   This is the time of the year when the sun comes out and so do the shades. Pick a fashionable style to add to your spring and summer outfits. Photo courtesy of Maui Jim.  But while the fashion factor may play into what sunglasses you ... [full story]

Spring may have sprung, but there are still chilly days and nights ahead. It is cool enough to warrant wearing a coat, but not just any old coat. It's time to dig up the trenches, which is this season's go-to transitional topper.   Mackage trench coats — a celebrity favorite of Eva Mendes, Blake Lively and Jessica Biel — are classic staples with "attitude" that will update a transitional spring wardrobe instantly. Photo courtesy of Mackage ... [full story]

It only takes a few minutes of scanning your favorite stores online or strolling through the mall to realize that now is a great time to give yourself (and your wallet) a break. Emerge from that stuffy old parka and come into the daylight savings plan. It's time to get stimulated again.   Put together a great outfit for under $50. From Mossimo Giannulli's spring collection at Target, pictured are a yellow pocket T-shirt for $7.99 ... [full story]

When it's time to keep things simple, start seeing in black and white again, even when it comes to your closet. Some items like classic black and white never seem to go out of style. Fashion designers don't get tired of new combinations — this spring and summer find many new ways to see your wardrobe in black and white.   Updated this spring, black and white is featured in large brush-stroke floral prints by Three ... [full story]

Want to add a dash of spice to your spring wardrobe? Well, you can look like a millionaire, not a slum dog, by just mixing in a little Indian flair. Get inspired by the latest award-winning movie and think globally. Embrace the colorful fashion of India's Bollywood and enliven your basic budget wardrobes.   Brightly colored floral tunics provide spice to spring wardrobes. Photo courtesy of JCPenney. Here's how to translate the latest looks in your own ... [full story]

Can't wait to get out of those heavy suede boots and into some light and airy sandals? Well, we're all for slipping into something a little more comfortable. And when it comes to footwear for warmer weather, this season's trends have their highs and lows, according to Meghan Cleary, shoe expert and author of the MissMeghan.com website — where she regularly speaks her mind on what we'll be wearing on our feet.   High and low ... [full story]

Whether you're just watching the Oscars or making a grand entrance at your own party, dressing for a special evening can be intimidating, even for the actors and actresses on the big screen. And with the Academy Awards almost here, no one knows the qualms felt by the most famous of celebrities when they walk down that red carpet more than Lisa Rinna, TV Guide Network host.   Lisa Rinna, TV Guide Network host, interviews America ... [full story]

OK, we know that many of you out there have a thing for shoes, but you probably also have a thing for sunglasses.   FUN AND FASHION - Sunglasses are a top fashion accessory, second only to shoes. CNS Photo courtesy of Maui Jim Sunglasses.  Sunglasses, a top fashion accessory, are second only to shoes, according to authorities at the Sunglass Association of America, who predict that the "Class of 2008" sunglasses offer a wider range of ... [full story]

If there's one wardrobe staple that is a must-have for chilly spring days and nights, it's a jacket. Those sheer floral tops, tanks and camisoles just don't quite do the job. Let's face it, goose bumps are not attractive fashion accessories any time of the year.   SPRING STARTER - Start at the top this spring and add a shorter jacket to your wardrobe like JC Penney's grey linen cropped jacket teamed with a graphic-print blouse ... [full story]

Some items never seem to go out of style - fashion that goes on safari is updated for the urban jungle. This year the "Out of Africa" look is still roaring with ethnic designs and a neutral color palette that still stalks the fashion runways. Indiana Jones himself would approve.   SAFARI STYLE - Anne Klein updates the safari trend at Macy's with the belted shirtdress, a classic style that transcends the seasons in neutral khaki. ... [full story]

A few generations ago, women visited their hair salons once a week for a shampoo and set. Then when perms became popular, visits decreased to every six weeks or so. In the 1980s and 1990s as hair products became increasingly more available, women styled their own hair. Today, most women visit their salon only every nine to 10 weeks to get a haircut and receive a touch-up of color.   SHORT SPORT - Short hair is ... [full story]