Blog Posts by Lucky Magazine

It's the time of year when you'll see men carrying their suits on the subway because it's too hot to wear them to work. So you might be feeling like the only thing weather-appropriate is a string bikini.

The trick is to wear structured pieces and to remember to balance everything out. If you're wearing a short skirt, be sure to wear a high neckline. If you're going sleeveless, bring the hemline of your mini skirt down an inch or so. I promise you-there are some skimpy things that look super professional. Here are some highly professional-looking picks for a hot summer workday from the most professional person in this building. (Not even close, but I know how to fool 'em).

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By Samantha Dupler, Lucky magazine

We already spoiled you with beach cover-ups for the One Percent, but perhaps you prefer slumming it with us in the 99? If so, we found 20 options every bit as stylish as that $2,000 sequined Oscar option, all less than $50. Think of it as the summertime equivalent of wrapping paper: pretty, but ready to be peeled off for a splash in the waves.

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Photo: Courtesy of premiumoutlets.comBy Fawnia Soo Hoo, Lucky magazine

Aside from hitting the beach and afternoon drinking, one of my favorite summertime activities is outlet shopping. (Especially when Woodbury Common Premium Outlets-East Coast mecca for discount luxury shopping-invites a bunch of bloggers and me on a Real Housewives-like stretch limo ride to retail therapy. #ballin!).

From the way things looked over at Woodbury this past Saturday, about a bajillion other people were enjoying their favorite pastime, too-shopping the usual suspects of high street brands (J. Crew, Gap, Theory …), plus a serious roster of luxury designer labels, like, Balenciaga, Marni, Chloé, Prada and (a still-known-as) Yves Saint Laurent. As you can imagine, hordes of wild-eyed consumers were hopped on bargain hunting energy and a serious will to spend, spend, spend.

While this may sound somewhat intimidating, there's a method to getting the most out of your outlet-shopping mission. Here's your Survival Guide to managing

By Natalie Matthews, Lucky magazine

In case you missed the memo-and to be honest, even we sort of did-a Spice Girls musical called Viva Forever! is set to debut in London's West End this coming November. Written by Absolutely Fabulous funnywoman Jennifer Saunders and brought to us by Mamma Mia! producer Judy Craymer, the show is described on its official website as "a wonderfully joyous contemporary musical about the value of friendship in the face of fame and fortune." Or, you know, exactly what Victoria Beckham, Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisholm and Emma Bunton likely dealt with as their catchy singles topped international charts and made them overnight sensations.

Being unabashed fans of the quintet's 1997 feature film Spice World (don't kid yourselves-you all saw it too), we're tempted to start saving up now for a plane ticket across the pond to see the UK pop stars' stage spectacular when it opens. But until then, we'll settle for some shopping picks inspired by

By Ray Siegel, Lucky magazine

Here's proof that you can rebuild your summer wardrobe with super fun pieces (13 of them!) for under $500. Yes, 13 items-under $500 in TOTAL. (Save those pretty pennies for a new pair of fancy fall boots at full retail).

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Hold on to your champagne flutes and print out those bridal registry checklists, folks-wedding season is officially in full swing. And whether you're on the guest list for beachside, backyard or black tie ceremonies this summer, you're likely wondering exactly what you should wear to those nuptials. After all, weddings tend to be one of the trickiest occasions to dress for.

We're here to help. Click through to check out four head-to-toe wedding-appropriate ensembles we've put together, each categorized by theme. So no matter where your friends and family are planning to tie the knot next, you'll be covered.

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By Natalie Matthews, Lucky magazine

Before I wrote this story, I wasn't excited-at all-to wear the once very, very trendy but now slightly past-prime pieces in the gallery. Now I'll be revisiting those ubiquitous collegiate staples I felt squirmishly too old to wear, as well as the fast fashion top sellers of 2011. The backlash to the backlash changed my mind.

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By Ray Siegel, Lucky magazine

Get your beauty game right! Seriously, I spent hours a night for multiple nights playing with products just so I could present to you my totally-tested, ready-to-go beauty routine. Take it from me, these tiny tweaks will make a big difference in how good your hair and skin can look everyday. If there's one major thing you should take away from this article, it's that keeping your skin moisturized is majorly important. Click through all 13 of my tips, go try them out and let me know how it's working out for you. If you have any questions or issues at all, just tweet at me (@RaySiegel) and I'll help you out.

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