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    • Best Wines & Best Pictures: How to Host a Wine-Tasting Oscar Party

      Oscar Night Wine Tour:
      Pairing Up the Best Wines

      My idea of a fun Oscar party? Invite 9 of your friends over and ask them to bring a wine they think represents 1 of the nominees for Best Picture. (Yep, there are 10 nominees. You get to enjoy the fun too!) You'll have a night of wine tastings and a great theme for your Oscar party! I'll start you off with the picks below, some a bit more pun-ny than others (hey, humor rarely wins the big gold statue).

      Types of Wines for Oscar Movies:

      Oscar Movie: Black Swan
      Wine Pairing: Bianchi Petite Sirah, Paso Robles, California, 2007

      A deep, dark wine with earthy and blackberry jam notes. It's nearly opaque in color and bold-anything but "Petite"-just like Black Swan's leading lady, Natalie Portman. Though petite in stature, her commanding performance shows just how robust her acting chops are. I think she'd enjoy a glass of this post-baby.

      Oscar Movie: The Fighter
      Wine to Taste: Red Car "The Fight" Syrah,

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    • Shopping 101: How to Shop a Clothing Sale

      How to Get the Best Sales on Clothing & Avoid Impulse Buying
      The most important thing to remember about shopping a clothing sale is not to impulse-buy and spend money on things that aren't right. You will never wear them, and 2 years later you'll clean your closet and find them with the tags still on. I've seen so many people do this. They say, "Well, it almost fits," or "It's sort of cute." But there's no bargain in buying clothing you'll never wear just because the price is good.

      You must resist temptation and only buy what you actually need. The key to doing this is being prepared before you hit the sale.

      Be Prepared Before Clothes Shopping to Maximize Discounts
      Before sale season, go through the exercise of figuring out what clothes you really need. Sometimes the best way to do this is to keep a running log of items missing from your wardrobe.

      If you see that every time you put on your favorite dress you're missing a pair of ankle boots to complete the

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    • While many of your fashion accessories-think necklaces, handbags, and gloves-may be timeless, adding trendy accessories, especially those you purchase on sale, are an easy and budget-friendly way to perk up your wardrobe. Want to work the must-have shoe and accessory trends while you can find them on sale? We've got you covered. Many of this year's fall and winter trends take another turn on the dance floor in the next fashion season. The fur trend in fashion will be in full swing next year, branching into accessories, while the bootie trend is here to stay. In addition, hats-perhaps in a nod to the hat-loving British and their upcoming royal wedding-make a statement in a variety of looks this year. The ladylike trend lingers on in skinny belts and clutches for a touch of femininity. A fan of necklaces and bracelets? Wear more than one! Layering accessories is a trend we love seeing again and again.

      1. Ankle Booties Are Back on Trend
      Hot this fall/winter fashion season, ankle booties

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    • Makeup Bags & Cosmetic Organizers

      Love makeup but leave it lying all over? We know all about it. We buy every new shade of eyeshadow from our favorite makeup counters, scour the drugstore for the miraculous new mascara. From the bottom of your handbag to the shelves inside your medicine cabinet to nightstands, under sinks, and more, your makeup runneth over!

      The first step in conquering your beauty build-up is the makeup bag makeover. Keep your must-haves, organize your can't-throw-aways, and store your extras. To keep your makeup in check, keep them in the best makeup bags and organizers. There is a cosmetic bag or case for your every need. From the perfect purse case to a display case, we've got your makeup storage bases covered.

      For the World Traveler: A Clear Cosmetic Bag for Easy Flying
      You can ditch the Ziploc bag when flying-surprise the TSA agent with this Lug Clearview Train Case, $26. This water-repellent case comes in different colors, including purple, orange, pink, green, navy blue, teal,

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    • PageDaily Awards: Best Drugstore Makeup

      Have you ever walked into a drugstore to buy shampoo and only shampoo? Suddenly, you find your hands full of new lipstick shades, a mascara you just read about, colored eyeliner, even bronzer (summer is only a few months away!). Days later, you look over your new purchases and realize you will never wear that electric blue eyeliner or too-bold lipstick. We've been victims of the beauty aisle vortex, too. Instead of falling under the influence of makeup, makeup, and more makeup, just buy the best. The PageDaily Awards for the Best Drugstore Makeup-from the winning lipstick to the perfect skin-matching foundation-mean no more drugstore makeup mistakes. Bring a copy of these beauty awards and get ready to hit the drugstore!

      And the PageDaily Awards for Best Drugstore Makeup Go To . . .

      Best Drugstore Lipstick: L'Oreal Paris Infallible Le Rouge
      Clear away your lipsticks, glosses, and stains because we found the ultimate in lipcolor-1 lipstick that covers all of your

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    • On Sale Now, Wear It Later: The Fall Winter Fashion Trends for 2011

      New York Fashion Week just wrapped, and we're exhausted! From runway shows and backstage interviews with designers, to parties and showroom visits, NY Fashion Week has been a whirlwind. Before we move on to the next if-you-weren't-there-you're-nowhere fashion event-the Oscars-we want to share some of the fashion trends sure to catch on for the fall and winter 2011 fashion season.

      A few of the fall 2010 fashion trends-monochrome, lace, leather, and fur-will make encore appearances after starring roles this season. With stores making way for spring fashion, trendy winter items are on sale, just waiting to go home with you. Knowing the hot trends for next winter, jump ahead of the fashion curve and shop for these styles now, while they're on sale. The best fashion news? Being stylish and on trend is easilyaffordable!

      1. The Fur Trend: Faux Fur & Real
      Already a big fashion trend for the fall and winter 2010 fashion season, the

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    • Morning of the Jewelry Presentation: 6:45 a.m.
      Danielle Snyder: My first alarm goes off to Pepper Rabbit's "Older Brother." Love that song . . . I hit snooze; 2 minutes later, my second alarm that sounds like a fire alarm goes off. Ughh! Wish I could sleep 'til noon, but our show's today! I jump out of bed, brush my teeth, wash my face and hop in the shower. I'm still obsessed with Fresh Brown Sugar Body Scrub, so I give myself a good wash and finally wake up. I throw on my favorite jeans, a Topshop blouse, vintage lace blouse over it, and then my vintage fur vest. I'm so sick of this weather. I grab a big tweed coat and my favorite scarf, and walk up 1 flight to grab Jo (who lives directly above me!) . . .

      Jodie Snyder: My alarm goes off. I grab my phone to check e-mails, scan WWD in bed, and then get ready for the day. I put on my favorite leather pants and lace blouse and decide what I am bringing to wear at our presentation. Danielle knocks at my door and helps me

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    • After the Oscar Fashion Stylist Leaves, Who Do Starlets Turn To?

      Big girls glam it up when it comes to the Oscar red-carpet-the Oscar dress, the red-carpet jewelry. But what are Hollywood's hottest actresses wearing the morning after? For everyday celebrity jewelry, they go Barbie. Barbie jewelry means never having to say goodbye to your childhood favorite. How kid-chic cool is that? So excited we could just plant a big wet one on Ken!

      Barbie Rocks for Big Girls, Too
      By Layna Friedman, Guest Editor

      I Got the Idea for the Barbie Rocks by Layna and Alan Jewelry Collection When
      We designed a beautiful pink diamond pendant to be auctioned for the Children Affected by AIDS Foundation.

      Celebrities Wearing the Barbie Rocks Line Include
      The Kardashian sisters, Heidi Klum, Selena Gomez, Denise Richards and her daughters, Teri Hatcher and daughter, Leighton Meester, and many more.

      Stars Love Barbie Because
      The sweetness of the collection, the feminine quality, and that Barbie brings us back to our childhood while

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    • PageDaily TV: Professional-Looking Blowout- A Celebrity Stylist's DIY Tips

    • Get the Oscars Red-Carpet Jewelry Looks for Less

      Last night, stars flooded the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles for the 83rd Annual Academy Awards, hosted by Anne Hathaway and James Franco. Despite the night's highs and lows, including Natalie Portman's first Oscar win and Melissa Leo's flopped speech, we were more interested in one thing: the fashion! From bursts of color, embellishments, and fitted silhouettes to tulle, nude tones, whites, and metallics, the Oscar dresses seen on the red carpet made our Oscar dress predictions look less like predictions and more like inside info!

      Hits included Mila Kunis's Elie Saab lilac dress, Michelle Williams in her winter white Chanel number, and Jennifer Hudson's jaw-dropping tangerine Versace dress. However, our Oscar for favorite dress(es) went to Anne Hathaway, who stole the night with her red strapless Valentino head-turner, her Oscar de la Renta sequined dress, and her purple sapphire Giorgio Armani Privé custom satin gown. Some of our misses included Amy Adams in a sequin L'Wren

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