Shapewear That’s No Joke from a Former Stand-up Comic by josie
Rhonda Shear's line offers comfortable, sexy solutions for problem areas. We like our lacy lingerie as much as the next girl, but sometimes we need a bit more control than a mere thong can provide. So...
View ArticleDe-Tress for a Good Cause: How to Donate Your Locks to Charity by josie
Students from Cold Spring Harbor High School in Huntington, NY, donate hair annually to Locks of Love, which also accepts mailed-in donations. Throughout the month of November, men are cultivating...
View ArticleVersace for H&M Arrives in Stores Nov. 19 by josie
The Versace for H&M runway show was held Nov. 8 at Pier 57 in New York City. A few years ago, we noticed an ongoing trend of high-end designers creating lower-priced lines for budget stores, such...
View ArticleGolden Globes Style: Red Carpet Hits and Misses by josie
Madeleine Stowe chose a strapless Vera Wang in bold purple for the 69th Annual Golden Globes. With a rainbow of vibrant color, dramatic silhouettes and a blinding array of megawatt gems, the 69th...
View ArticleEnter to Win 'Handmade Chic' by Former 'Project Runway' Finalist Laura...
by josieLaura Bennett's new book provides easy-to-follow instructions to create chic accessories. When the third season of Project Runway aired, we were pulling for designer Laura Bennett to win the...
View ArticleOscar Style 2012: Red Carpet Hits and Misses by josie
by josieMeryl Streep's gold Oscar dress actually had a green element; the Lanvin gown was made with eco-certified fabric. While we’re always curious to see who takes home an Academy Award, this year’s...
View ArticleFemale Cyclists Get a Style Upgrade From Club Ride Apparel by anne
by anneMountain-bike racers Lisa Priestley (left) and Heidi Volpe take Club Ride Apparel’s Bandara (right) and Short Shot tops out for a test ride. We’ve complained in the past about the dorkiness of...
View ArticleFashion for a Rainy Day: Himane Sustainable Designs Upcycles Umbrellas and...
by josie On rainy days in New York City, it’s common to see broken umbrellas languishing in trash cans and littering the sidewalks — a friend of ours even has a Tumblr account dedicated to umbrella...
View ArticleJust 'Do' It: Win a Save Your Do GymWrap Designed by VIVmag Cover Subject...
Actor Nicole Ari Parker models her Save Your Do GymWrap, specially designed to protect hair while working out. There are plenty of excuses to skip exercising, but now there’s one you can’t use anymore:...
View ArticleHow Do These 3 Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergents Measure Up? by josie
by josie I’m always looking for small ways I can help better the planet, so I decided to give “green” laundry detergents a try. Many commercial detergents contain substances that biodegrade poorly and...
View Article'Georgia' Is the Newest Show on WIGS, a YouTube Channel for Drama, Comedy and...
Is it just me, or is there a reality show for everything these days? While I have a few guilty pleasures on that front, it seems as if the Internet is increasingly becoming the place to turn to find...
View ArticleVIV Picks: Gifts That Give Back to Worthy Causes by josie
by josieFor every purchase of this Zang Toi for AmazingCosmetics compact, 50 cents is donated to the American Red Cross. Should I be concerned that I haven’t started shopping yet? After all, it’s...
View ArticleNew York City’s Grand Central Terminal Turns 100 by josie
by josieRaise a toast to Grand Central Terminal’s 100th birthday with Centennial Punch at The Campbell Apartment. If you’re never been to Grand Central Terminal in New York City, it is a sight to...
View ArticleMod Men: A Look at the Latest ‘Mad Men’ Banana Republic Line by josie
by josieBanana Republic’s latest “Mad Men”-inspired collection has some mod styles, like this Peggy knit shift. Of all the retro chic fashions of Mad Men, my personal favorites are Betty’s...
View Article3 Smart, Eco-Friendly Ideas for Spring Cleaning Your Clothes Closet by josie
by josiePuma partners with I:CO to collect old shoes and textiles for recycling. According to the Council for Textile Recycling, the United States generates about 25 billion pounds of textile waste —...
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