Blog Posts by Sarah Bernard

If you have to send a shirt to the dry cleaner every time you wear it, that bargain find isn’t such a bargain, is it? Washability is now a requirement for all of my purchases but that does not mean committing to a collection of T-shirts and sweat pants. More fabrics than you realize, like silk and polyester blends, can be thrown into the machine, which means you’ll have more money on hand to buy more bargain finds! In this episode we’ve got three head-to-toe spring looks to give you a little shopping inspiration.

Whether you're a jeans girl or someone who loves to live in dresses come spring, here are three on-trend looks that won’t cost you every time you break them out:

Mullet tank dress + cardigan

If you haven’t tried this silhouette yet, take one into the dressing room and see how you feel. Celebrities are into it and it’s a nice variation on the sundress idea. Opt for a polyester blend, and pair it with a cardigan in a contrasting color. Pull the look together

Hopefully we’re always thinking about ways that we can be optimal citizens of the planet, but as Earth Day approaches (April 22^nd!) it’s a good opportunity to think about the vast array of eco-friendly missions we can support with our fashion and beauty choices. We’ve rounded up some stylish options from small brands and a few familiar retailers (Levi’s, H&M) who have proudly rolled out capsule collections with a conscience. Enjoy!

Tell me if this has happened to you: You pick up something new and trendy that you’re excited about. Say, a peplum skirt or a pair of sexy peach-colored skinny jeans. You get dressed for a night out with your guy, and when he sees your outfit he just kind of. . . looks at you. If you press it, he helplessly admits he “doesn’t get it," finds the ensemble unflattering, confusing, silly-looking or all of the above. It’s not just your guy. We asked some of our favorite Hollywood hotties which fashion trends they find most unappealing of women and the answers were very interesting. See what Josh Duhamel, Ryan Reynolds, Denzel Washington, Zac Efron, and others would rather not see ladies wear— and then dress however you want, of course.

Many of these guys have extremely fashion-forward ladies in their lives, I’d just like to point out. Yet, they’re certifiably repelled by certain edgy looks. For some, pants are an issue. John Krasinski is not a fan of capris. He’s really not a fan

Since 2007 TheKnot.com and WeddingChannel.com have kept tabs on the $74 billion wedding industry by annually surveying nearly 20,000 couples on every detail of their event from the planning process to napkin colors. The results for 2011 are in and, frankly, they’re pretty surprising. We spoke with TheKnot.com’s site editor Anja Winikka about the staggering cost of a wedding, what’s replacing traditional wedding cakes and why September was the most popular month to say “I do.” 

I’d say the Kate Middleton effect is huge. The wedding was in the end of April so it really made an impression on people planning winter weddings. We saw a lot of lace, sleeves, ball gowns, more traditional settings and details like having flower girls and a white budding bouquet. But people are still talking about it on

It’s been a little over a decade since we first met the raunchy/lovable high-schoolers on the verge of graduation in “American Pie.” And, frankly, we were a little nervous, as one gets, about what a reunion would be like. But the hilarity of the new film “American Reunion,” which opens April 6, just made us happy the entire gang hoofed it back to West Michigan. We spoke to the cast about where their characters are now, their own pre-reunion anxieties, and how their character’s style differs from their off camera look. In the case of Jason Biggs-- not so much.

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Fifteen years after "Titanic" was released and 100 years after the sinking of the ship, James Cameron’s masterpiece starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio is being re-released in 3D this week. We caught up with the cast of "Titanic" to talk about introducing the film to a new generation, what it was like to wear those constricting costumes, and how the "I'm the king of the world" scene came about. FYI: It was not in the script!

Winslet herself is excited to take her own children to see the remastered film which she describes as, “overwhelming in all the right ways.” One iconic scene where DiCaprio and Winslet are leaning into

Yes, it was one evening, but for stylist Trish Townsend the ACMs meant creating three different looks for her star client, Carrie Underwood. A red carpet arrival requires something stunning that photographs well close up. A performance look is an entirely different matter because you really need to capture a whole room--and be able to move without a wardrobe malfunction.  And then there's the after party ensemble---a more wearable look appropriate for dancing and letting loose.   We headed down to Nashville to meet Trish---country music's most sought after stylist--to get the scoop on how she and Carrie chose each piece for the occasion, and how they have carefully crafted her country glam style since her early post-“Idol” days.

When we met Trish in her "wardrobe closet,"  it was any girl's dream come true.  Dozens upon dozens of gorgeous gowns--ranging in color, cut, length, fabric and designer--filled the racks, and were all hand-picked by Trish for a fitting with

We talk a lot about learning how to dress for your body, and if you want a prime example of how to do just that, click through the below gallery of Sofia Vergara’s recent looks. You’ll notice a few themes emerge: Strapless cuts, bold colors (including white), simple accessories, and silhouettes that accentuate her impressive figure without giving it all away. Vergara, who has her own line of clothing and accessories, Sofia by Sofia Vergara at Kmart, understands the art of creating a high-wattage look infused with glamour and sophistication. We love it when she lets her long tousles cascade over her shoulders. We also love it when she goes with a high ponytail and some on-trend cat eyes. And we especially love the subtle ways she manages to make leopard look entirely appropriate for any occasion. Enjoy!