Make RealSimple.com My Homepage|Simply Stated|Newsletters|Real Simple Rewards|Photo Galleries
Featured: Adventures in Chaos| Nearly Wed| No-Obligation Book Club
Categories: Food & Recipes| Home & Organizing| Beauty & Fashion| Holidays & Entertaining| Health| Work & Life| Technology


Accessories
What’s Your Go-To Accessory?
Posted on Feb 20, 2009 8:56:18 AM  |  By MichelleMadhok

What do you add to an outfit when you feel like it’s a bit too ho-hum? For me, shoes rotate constantly and bags aren’t usually statement-making. When I feel the need for a little something sparkly, I pull out a...

Comments (4)|Continue Reading »



Makeup
The Foundation I’ve Been Searching For
Posted on Feb 18, 2009 7:00:00 AM  |  By MichelleMadhok

Sometimes you need a little more help than concealer and pressed powder – emphasis on a little. Some foundations that I’ve tried are simply too heavy, settling into pores and becoming cakey, while many have helped my skin look a...

Comments (1)|Continue Reading »



Style
Affordable Resort Wear For A Hard-Earned Winter Getaway
Posted on Feb 16, 2009 11:37:36 AM  |  By MichelleMadhok

If you’re lucky enough to be able to sneak away to somewhere warm for a weekend, cut vacation costs a little by re-stocking your resort wear wardrobe with budget-friendly finds. Swimwear can break your vacation budget more quickly than you...

Comments (0)|Continue Reading »




Something Pretty To Bed This Weekend
Posted on Feb 13, 2009 7:00:00 AM  |  By MichelleMadhok

A lot of women will be feeling pressure to step up their sleepwear this weekend - and I’m in full support of putting in a little extra effort occasionally, be it for Valentine’s Day or just because it’s Tuesday. With...

Comments (1)|Continue Reading »



Lips | Makeup
Lipstick Or Lip Gloss: Which Do You Wear?
Posted on Feb 11, 2009 9:26:24 AM  |  By MichelleMadhok

Sure, part of this debate is split along age lines: very young faces (lets count runway models out for the sake of argument) look a little silly with matte, vamp-y lips, and glossy shimmer can highlight fine lines in older...

Comments (10)|Continue Reading »



Style
How To Wear Red
Posted on Feb 9, 2009 8:45:15 AM  |  By MichelleMadhok

Whether you want to wear a little or a lot, there’s a way to work red into your wardrobe this Valentine’s Day. How will you wear your red this V-Day weekend? Just a little There’s no need to be intimidated...

Comments (4)|Continue Reading »



Shoes
Beautiful High-Heeled Rain Boots That Stay Beautiful In Winter Muck
Posted on Feb 6, 2009 7:00:00 AM  |  By MichelleMadhok

Our Associate Editor Rebekah has been raving about these La Canadienne boots ($334.95 at Zappos) since she first put them on. And now I want a pair, too. Here’s why: 1. Black patent boots will never go out of style...

Comments (3)|Continue Reading »



Jewelry | Makeup
Would You Wear Jewelry With Makeup Inside?
Posted on Feb 4, 2009 7:00:00 AM  |  By MichelleMadhok

The concept reminds me of grade school, and a bulbous ring filled with cherry- or bubble gum-scented lip gloss. And while this accessory has humble roots, some of the current incarnations – and the cosmetics inside – are definitely chic...

Comments (3)|Continue Reading »




What To Wear In A Freezing House
Posted on Feb 2, 2009 7:00:00 AM  |  By MichelleMadhok

I have lived in some cold apartments. My current apartment is usually too hot, but poor insulation and bizarre layouts turn many a Manhattan dwelling into veritable iceboxes come winter. Whether your home is cold because it’s a 1917 walk-up...

Comments (2)|Continue Reading »



Jewelry
Week of Jewelry Staples: Key Earrings
Posted on Jan 30, 2009 7:00:00 AM  |  By MichelleMadhok

Earrings need not be separated into “everyday” and “special-occasion” pieces – it often looks more modern to wear tasteful chandeliers to the office or studs and an uncalculated updo for a night out on the town. We think one pair...

Comments (1)|Continue Reading »



Next
 



Subscribe

Enter your email address to get updates:

Get the RSS feed
Subscribe by Category


Previously on Simply Stated


Advertisement




Search Simply Stated




Contributors

Archives

Advertisement

Sites We Like


Featured in Alltop