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Molly WizenbergElizabeth Gunnison, Bon Appetit

In our column Fake It or Make It we test a homemade dish against its prepackaged counterpart to find out what's really worth cooking from scratch.

I like the idea of homemade mayonnaise. I really do. The alchemy of turning a translucent liquid into an opaque solid; the pale yellow, pudding-like concoction that ensues; but above all, I like the idea of making a cheap, readily available condiment from scratch. But real life being what it is--short on potential mayonnaise-making moments--I have my doubts as to whether the homemade version really is as transporting and wholly unique as some devoted home cooks claim; or whether, like butter, it can be left to the professionals with little loss of quality. Let's investigate.

The Contenders
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise vs. Bon Appetit's Homemade Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is what's known in science terms as a stable emulsion: lots of oil whipped into a small amount of water until a creamy sauce forms. An emulsifier

Alison Syrett, Lucky magazine

Secondhand designer shopping gets a little tricky in the online world. Bereft of tactile senses, customers must consider new methods for spotting a fake. However, if you know what to look for, used luxury goods are a great way to save some money and score a really unique piece. Still a little nervous? Don't be. Here are five scam-proof tips to keep you safe:

1.) If the price is too good to be true, it probably is.

We can not stress this enough. Finding a Chanel, Hermés or Louis Vuitton bag for 75 percent off would feel like winning the lottery, right? Well, it's actually about as likely, if not less. Hitha Prabhakar, fashion writer and author of Black Market Billions: How Organized Retail Crime Funds Global Terrorists says if an in-demand item is put up for auction, "the open market will price it out-if it's real-to the price it's supposed to be."

2.) Research the seller or website you're buying from.

If you are bidding on eBay, check the user's

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Lucky recently sat down with December covergirl Jessica Simpson, who was more-than-frank about her much-debated weight gain. "I got so much scrutiny for putting on extra pounds, but I think that the decision not to make myself anorexic was actually great for branding," she says. "Because when you're really, really skinny, not everybody can relate to you."

These days, Jessica doesn't think much about what size she wears. From her upcoming nuptials to her rumored (and since confirmed) pregnancy, the busy star is the happiest and healthiest she's ever been.
Another secret? It's not just folic acid that's making the expectant mother's glossy hair that glossy. She also doesn't wash it very often.

"I think that the best thing you can do for your hair is only wash it once a week," she revealed at her Lucky cover shoot. "If you clean your hair too much, it just strips down the natural oils."

We've known for ages that washing your hair too much can ruin the luster, but it's

Fairchild ArchiveLaura Morgan, Lucky magazine

Oscar-Winning Costume Designer Colleen Atwood is also responsible for making Amber Heard look unreasonably stunning in The Rum Diary.

Alice in Wonderland. Nine. Little Women. Married to the Mob. Edward Scissorhands. These are just a few of the projects that Colleen Atwood has made even more memorable via her wildly creative eye and skilled hand. This weekend, you can check out her latest work in the The Rum Diary, a riotous big-screen version of the Hunter S. Thompson novel set in Cuba circa 1960, starring Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. Read on to hear what Atwood (who is currently putting the finishing costume touches on the lavish Snow White and The Huntsman, out next year) had to say about dressing such horrible eyesores….

1. Amber Heard's character Chenault is so chic. What inspired her look?
We started with that glamorous late '50s early '60s style, which is so classic and perfect for her. I love the old Irving Penn photographs from that period. The

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Stores like H&M, Forever 21 and Topshop are about as easy to slip in and out of as a Louis Vuitton latex dress. Our top tips for making your shopping trip worthwhile.

By Hayley Phelan

Forget the future-when it comes to your wardrobe, there's no better way to create a one-of-a-kind look than by mining the past. Luckily, this country has tons of amazing vintage stores where you can do just that.

Our favorite items from our November cover girls' latest collection.

Black tote, neon satchel or glittery clutch, these 10 bags have one thing in common: they're regret-proof purchases. Promise.