The return of Barbie as a major player in the pink 'n purple aisles of toy stores worldwide shouldn't have been a big surprise - after all, she's in good company with Strawberry Shortcake and the Cabbage Patch Kids making similar comebacks in the last few years.

BUT - are you ready for Big B to make her presence felt during FashionWeek? According to some people...

Our latest round up of style mavens were people we spotted at everything from VIP parties to L'Oreal Fashion Week.

Julia McEwen is wearing Prada shoes, a BEDO top, a vintage skirt, and a grey mini jacket from Holt Renfrew.  All accessories are vintage.  Julia is a beauty editor and a fixture at the front row of Fashion Week and always looks perfectly put together.  Her secret to...

Have you ever thought about playing the market? My husband and I started saving for our retirement years ago, trustingly investing in whatever portfolio our financial adviser suggested. For the most part, it was a good choice; some years we averaged 20% gains and in others had small declines.

The carnage of recent months decimated our retirement account below the level of our cash investment. We...

The Smokey Eye is definitely the look of the season, but it's not the easiest to pull off. What products do you need and how do you achieve this dramatic look without looking like a raccoon?

Lise Watier has bundled together a smokey eye kit with a step by step D.I.Y guide in 4 steps. The kit contains:

Noir Intense Waterproof Eyeliner

Solo Eyeshadow in Ecru Mat

Solo Eyeshadow in Charbon


Double...

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So your belly is bulging and it ain't PMS.  According to WebMD there are 10 things you can do to battle the bulge effectively:

1. Relax, Baby!
Stress can apparently trigger a heftier midsection because of increased levels of cortisol, a hormone related to stress.  They suggest deep breathing and saying, "One". We think it might be just as effective saying "Two" ... but heck, whatever...

Joy David Tilberg our Makeup Expert for ChickAdvisor, our video series Makeup Guru and friend has launched a new site that caters to brides to be. Makeupandthebride.com features bridal beauty tips, Joy's makeup essentials and makeup how-tos.

She's just getting started so check it out and show your support!