February 13, 2012 at 4:36PM | Rebecca Daly

New Launch: Body Shapers for Curvy Women

Shapewear—those compressing undergarments that seem to magically make you look five pounds lighter—is the unsung hero of the fashion world, and of fashionable women all over the real world as well. Ever wondered how [...]

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February 13, 2012 at 3:00PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

Putting Your Shower to Work

A shower can be action-packed: From shaving to shampooing, it’s all about maximizing those minutes. Recently, I discovered a new product that is steam-activated and works better in the shower than out. It’s my [...]

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January 27, 2012 at 9:46AM | Kristin Appenbrink

Hair Tutorial: The Messy Top Knot

Last week I was lucky enough to attend the Altitude Design Summit in Salt Lake City. I spent 3 1/2 days hanging out with some of the most talented design bloggers out there (and I [...]

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January 13, 2012 at 4:00PM | Rebecca Daly

5 (New!) Wardrobe Staples

January is always one of my favorite fashion moments. We may be between seasons, sartorially speaking (the rush of pulling on fall’s new boots and sweaters is gone, but spring is still several snowy, [...]

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January 13, 2012 at 3:00PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

Skin Care by Age

New products come out pretty often that claim to solve all your skin needs. Unfortunately, these statements don’t always hold true. But recently I met with a company that had an interesting philosophy on [...]

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December 19, 2011 at 4:00PM | Rebecca Daly

Fashionably Foolproof Gift-Giving

Years ago for Christmas I received, from my boss at the time, what I still think is one of the best gifts both to give and to get. Normally I don’t suggest buying clothing [...]

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December 19, 2011 at 3:00PM | Alexandra Gonzalez

Your Hair Questions Answered

A few weeks back I asked you to send me questions to bring to one of my favorite hairstylists, Simone at Paul Labrecque Salon. You came up with some interesting queries. I’ve broken them [...]

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December 12, 2011 at 4:00PM | Rebecca Daly

Meet Our New Fashion Blogger, Rebecca Daly

Greetings, Real Simple readers! I’m so happy to introduce myself to you as the newest addition to Real Simple’s fashion team and the Simply Stated blog. I’ve actually been here behind the scenes for [...]

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December 12, 2011 at 3:00AM | Alexandra Gonzalez

Multitasking Hair Care: Too Good to Be True?

I recently came across Tosca Style’s Leave-in Conditioner. It is an all-over conditioner that works not only as a leave-in, but also as a body lotion, a hair mask, hair cream, an eye-makeup remover, and a [...]

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November 14, 2011 at 4:00PM | Elinor Smith

The Insider’s Guide to Shoe Shopping

On the hunt for new shoes this season? Here’s a list of what you should be looking for while you shop, courtesy of famed shoe designer Anyi Lu. (Lu has been designing shoes that [...]

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