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By Julia Boorstin, CNBC.com

Sheryl Sandberg Sheryl Sandberg is jokingly referred to as the "grown up" at Facebook. As the social network's COO, Sandberg runs its all-important advertising business, business development, and oversees hiring. In her four years at the company she's helped Facebook become profitable, expand internationally, and grow its user base by more than a dozen times over to over 900 million. While her boss, Mark Zuckerberg oversees Facebook's products, the bottom line is that she figures out how they can make money, without alienating users.

Sandberg's story is a nice complement to Zuckerberg's Harvard dropout tale. She graduated from Harvard, first in her major, economics and also graduated from Harvard Business School. Her undergraduate thesis advisor served as a key mentor and boss. He hired her as a researcher at the World Bank soon after she graduated college, and later, he brought her on as his Chief of Staff at the Treasury, where he would become Treasury Secretary.

By Michelle Fox, CNBC.com

For those who love to shop, the search for that must-have item can be as fun as owning the actual product. And some cities offer shoppers a bounty of options. So, where are the top shopping destinations around the globe?



To find out, CNBC spoke with a team of editors at Tobe Report, a trend forecasting firm that has been analyzing the retail industry for more than 80 years. To choose the world's best cities for shopping, the analysts at Tobe compared a variety of city characteristics, as well as what the location had to offer in terms of the ultimate shopping experience. Also included is expert insight on where to find the latest fashions and bargains, along with a listing of their favorite neighborhood shops.

The end result - a diverse list that provides consumers with some unique shopping choices. Read ahead to see the top 10 ultimate shopping paradises.

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When people think couture, Paris is the city that usually comes to mind. In this European

By Katie Little, CNBC.com

Dress for Success

"Dress for the job you want" goes the old adage. Today's power dresser knows that clothes are an important part of projecting an image of success and confidence in the corporate jungle.
"Power dressing is about learning to present yourself in the most dramatic way," said Alan Flusser, owner of a New York-based custom shop for men. "It's about dressing in a manner that projects importance or success."



The road to haberdashery success is not as clear-cut as in years past, since employees have much more flexibility in today's corporate dressing landscape. While the rigid business suit is merely a relic in most office cultures, at least it provided a guideline for office wear. Navigating these new clothing options requires some skill and thought.

To aid the aspiring power dresser, we've asked Flusser and other experts - an executive recruiter and department store fashion and stylist directors - for their latest tips.

Read ahead for their

By Lisa Flam, CNBC.com

Every bride wants to walk down the aisle in the perfect dress. These days, that gown could cost anywhere from several hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars.

Celebrity brides certainly make a splash with their opulent designer dresses. And at Kleinfeld, the New York bridal emporium, the most expensive gown ever sold was a custom design for $60,000, though most gowns are $3,500 and up.



But in reality, most of us aren't spending close to that much.

American brides spent less than $1,200 on their dress last year, according to two reports. The Wedding Report found that women spent an average of $1,166, while a study by TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com estimated the amount at $1,121.

The good news for budget-conscious brides is that the selection of stylish gowns below that level has grown in recent years, says Anja Winikka, TheKnot.com's site editor. Wedding gowns are turning up in department stores and at chain retailers like Ann Taylor and J.Crew,

By Nicole Frehsee, CNBC.com

Getting away from it all gets harder and harder, as cell phones and 4G devices keep us tapped into our lives. These 10 getaways take up that challenge, spiriting you away from worldly cares. And we promise you won't miss civilization one bit.

See the full slideshow: World's 10 Most Remote Resorts


The 9-acre island of Motu Teta rises out of the ocean like a South Pacific day-dreamMotu Teta, Rangiroa, Tahiti

Don't feel like sharing? The 9-acre island of Motu Teta rises out of the ocean like a South Pacific day-dream: swaying palm trees, powdery beaches, aqua waters lapping at the shore. Once you get there, it's just you and the staff.

Cost: Two people each pay $1,707 a night, but the bigger the group, the more the rate dips. Includes transport from Rangiroa plus food, liquor and unlimited use of sporting equipment.

Getting there: The most arduous part of a Motu Teta vacation is arriving, which requires two flights - one to Papeete, Tahiti's capital, and another to the atoll of Rangiroa - then a 90-minute boat ride to the resort.

What to

By Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC.com

If you don't know what a "beauty balm" or "blemish balm" is yet, chances are you will soon.

If you don't know what a Sales of the products, which are also known as BB creams, have grown significantly in the past several months, according to a new report from market researcher NPD Group. And it's no wonder, as the creams blend together the benefits of several beauty products all in one - a plus for time-pressed women. Most combine the functionality of primers, sunscreen and moisturizers, along with the anti-aging benefits of skin serums.

The relatively new product is catching on quickly among a small segment of U.S. women, NPD said. About 2 percent of women who buy beauty products are purchasing them. But the growth has been quick. In the 12 months ending March 2012, BB creams sold in U.S. department stores generated close to $9 million in sales, NPD said.

Many different brands are selling products in this category, including Estee Lauder, L'Oreal's Garnier, Stila, Boscia,

By Cindy Perman, CNBC.com

With the crush of layoffs during the recession, it was easy to play the old "you're lucky to have a job" card. Now, as the economy starts to sputter back, you're going to have to come up with some new material - or you're going to have a mutiny on your hands.

No boss wants to see this flying in front of company headquarters when they drive into … The employees left standing have been overworked for several years now, carrying the weight of both their job and the employees that were laid off, leaving the current workforce with a serious case of fatigue.

When times are tough or companies are going through big changes, they rely the most on their top employees. These "recession work-horses" are some of the employees that are most fatigued right now, said Mark Vaughn, a senior partner at Navint Partners, a management-consulting firm that works with a lot of financial firms.

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"Every company relies on their top 20 percent," Vaughn said. "And the best [employees] are always at the most risk of leaving - certainly in good

By Jessica Naziri, CNBC.com

Divorce. Your world is falling apart emotionally and financially. Even if you saw it coming, you were unaware of the financial ramifications.

Lawyers' fees vary widely, based on location and reputation. Circumstances - duration of the marriage, income and earning capacity - can all determine the outcome.

What's more, laws vary widely from state to state, affecting alimony and child-care judgments. In some states - Florida, for example - alimony can be lifelong, if the marriage lasted at least 20 years. In Texas, alimony is limited to three years and a maximum of $5,000 a month, regardless of the length of the union.

With so much at stake, it's important to be prepared. Treat divorce "like a business deal," says Jeff Landers, a divorce financial strategist and founder of Bedrock Divorce Advisors . "It can easily be one of the most important in your life."

Here are 10 tips from Landers for avoiding hardship during divorce.

See the full slideshow: 10 Tips