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It's one of the biggest fashion buys of the year, so make sure you get it right with our guide to the hottest winter coats this season. Military This is a hard-edged look that was seen on lots of the catwalks for autumn/winter, including Julien Macdonald's. The key elements are double-breasted buttons, dark colors and belts, although teaming the military styling with one of the other Read more...

HARRISBURG,Pa. -- Are you unhappy with your smile but unsure what cosmetic, corrective options are available? Many cosmetic options exist to improve your smile. Your dentist can assess your needs, wishes and dental history to determine a suitable option to help restore your smile. Here is a summary of many cosmetic dental options. Tooth whitening or bleaching. Many whitening options Read more...

Dec. 1 -- When it comes to stepping out this holiday season, remember that your hair and makeup can make all the difference. If your outfit is outstanding, you don't want ordinary hair and outdated makeup to diminish the look. But if your outfit isn't as special as you would like, hair and makeup can instantly make it more glamorous. Hair Whether your hair is short, long or a Read more...

QUESTION: I am a 44-year-old female whose hair is falling out. I do not wash my hair every day, because it falls out after washing it. I have had thyroid tests (which were fine), went to a dermatologist who found nothing wrong and went to my ob-gyn doctor for hormone testing. The results came back slightly elevated. I was told to take zinc and my hair would grow back. Please advise me why this Read more...

Nov. 25 -- Thanks to scarf-wearing celebrities such as the Olsen twins, Jessica Alba and Mandy Moore, the most basic winter must-have has made a tremendous comeback. Scarves, commonly used to keep people's necks warm, are now being used as fashion statements. "Scarves have little to do with keeping you warm," said Julie Spears, the owner of High Maintenance boutique on Read more...

In her book, "Natural Superwoman," Rosamond Richardson says that over the centuries women have discovered that many of the everyday foods we use in our kitchens have beauty-nourishing effects. Everyday products, such as avocado, yogurt, milk, lemon, eggs and many other types of fruits, have pleasantly surprising, beautifying ingredients. As she aptly puts it, the obvious advantage of Read more...

The right proportions are key in fashion. While a few things should invariably be small (waists, hips, thighs), almost everything else can be relied on to shrink or grow from one season to the next. This autumn, designers have been pumping up the volume in all kinds of areas -- much to the chagrin of those of us who really don't need to pad out our silhouettes -- and it's not stopping at Read more...

WASHINGTON -- The patients are drawn by the allure of ageless beauty. Unfortunately, for some, the result can be blotchy skin, bumps on the face and worse. Hundreds of thousands of cosmetic surgery patients are turning to injections of fillers to magically smooth the furrows of aging. On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration is asking independent advisers to review the safety of such Read more...

Nov. 9 -- How "natural" are your lip balm and body lotion? Hard to say. Unlike the term "organic," the word "natural" isn't regulated by the government. A USDA organic seal on food or beverages means a green consumer can rest easy, but what about lip gloss that calls itself "natural"? A new green seal from the Natural Products Association, a Read more...

Bleak weather, dropping temperatures and central heating are just some of the skin enemies we'll be facing this winter. Complexions really suffer during winter says Bharti Vyas, creator of Tesco's Skin Wisdom range. "Winter calls for a richer moisturizer than summer and a nourishing cream should be an integral part of your skincare regime to provide a protective barrier against Read more...

Boots are a perennial cold-weather staple, and this year sees them punched up with special details, such as embossed leather, soft suede, buttons, zippers and straps. Looking for new kicks? A few tips: Short stuff: Last year's hot pick is back in action this year. "Booties are still raging," said Erin Keltner, owner of Swank Boutique in Columbia, S.C. Although there Read more...

Go faux, schedule a pedi, and yes, eat chocolate! Here are some star secrets for looking beautiful. Best Way to Fake It They say necessity is the mother of invention, so when Calista Flockhart asked celebrity makeup artist Tina Tumbow to give her a sexy faux-lash look that didn't scream "fake," Tina snipped the round, bulky bases off a few individual falsies (which come in Read more...

NEW YORK -- If Thursday is the new Saturday (or perhaps you've heard Tuesday or Wednesday, too), then you may be doing much of your holiday celebrating at the tail end of a busy day. You'll be lucky to have time to change clothes and dab on some darker lipstick or glittery gloss, let alone redo your hair. But you might have an extra five minutes in the morning, which could pay off with Read more...

In the pursuit of a shiny head of hair, you might spend a fortune on the best shampoos and conditioners. You need to consider however what you're eating or not eating can have a greater impact on the condition and health of your hair. Hair responds to what you eat in the same way as your skin. Many of us just aren't getting enough of the right stuff to keep our hair looking its best. Read more...

Exfoliate yourself raw? Slather on so much self-tanner you're a not-found-in-nature shade of orange? Bleach your hair into oblivion? Join the club. We've all fallen victim to the "if a little is good, then a lot must be better" trap in the quest to get gorgeous. But help is here. Read on for face- (and hair- and body-) saving advice from the pros. * OOPS! You've cut your bangs Read more...

The start of a new fashion season is the signal to re-create one's look, and color is the starting point to restyling that image. This season there's plenty of black (eternally chic), necessary neutrals (as seen in natural foliage and flowers, stones and the earth itself) and every possible gradation of gray, the season's easy glue that holds color combinations together. But the berry Read more...

Hair loss is partly genetic and partly linked to age, but professional stylists say there are ways to slow down the process: Dry gently. After washing your hair, pat it down with a soft towel rather than rubbing vigorously. Rough treatment can break off hair just as it emerges. Get the right brush. Choose one with soft bristles and brush gently, especially when your hair is wet and at Read more...

Forget zapping frown lines, slimming noses, or plumping lips, breasts and bottoms. In their endless pursuit of perfection, plastic surgeons have now turned their gaze south -- down to the imperfect "toe cascades", "cankles" and hammer toes that are blighting unwitting British women. Fuelled by the current vogue for statement shoes -- from the gun-shaped Chanel heels Madonna Read more...

Sure, we've got problems with the economy. But no one wants to look stressed-out about it. Some ideas for keeping your skin, hair and nails in shape without breaking the bank: Face Stuff Skip the expensive creams. Janet Luhrs, author of the newsletter, "Simple Living" and the book, "The Simple Living Guide," used to buy moisturizing cream at the Read more...

Getting the make-up right is essential. At the same time, it is important to ensure that you use the right products in the right way to avoid any damage to your skin. Make-up Timeline To ensure your eyes stay healthy and free of infection when using make-up, heed the following due-date rules. Throw out your mascara after three months, powder eye shadows every nine to 18 months, and cream Read more...