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  • Short Cuts

    Beauty Buzz

    May 01, 2012

    Short Cuts

    Cheeky hotpants are having a moment-get set to show some leg.

    Who wears short shorts? Well, there's Kelly Bundy, of course, and the busty model in Warrant's "Cherry Pie" video. But, you might want to whip out your old Thighmaster, because as of this season, the answer will likely include you. Thanks to appearances on the runways of Balenciaga, Jason Wu and Dolce & Gabbana, retro hotpants are being hyped as an essential. Luckily, their cuts are slightly less skimpy than in decades past, and looking current includes countering their abbreviated hemlines with tailored blazers or feminine button-ups—rather than black fishnets and belly-baring bustiers. In other words, like everything el... more

  • The Hot List: Health & Beauty

    Beauty Buzz

    Jun 01, 2012

    The Hot List: Health & Beauty

    See the full Hot List feature in the June issue of ALIVE, or in the digital edition. Best New Workout Class: The Dailey Method If attaining a long, lean dancer’s body isn’t enough motivation to try The Dailey Method, then maybe cute bal... more

  • Heat Wave

    Trend Reports

    May 01, 2012

    Heat Wave

    When it comes to stocking the season's hottest trends, remember: less is more. Avoiding an epic fail in the credit card department is as simple as knowing where to go. Ironically, this summer, the "looks for less" guidebook would essentiall... more

  • Go with the Grain

    Trend Reports

    May 01, 2012

    Go with the Grain

    Thanks to such designers as Donna Karan—who accessorized her namesake runway collection with clutches, statement chokers and cutout wedges that looked fresh from a forest—a number of oak, cherry and walnut extras are coming out of the woo... more

  • Cabin Fever

    Trend Reports

    May 01, 2012

    Cabin Fever

    Whether you're a stranger to sailing or consider yourself nautical by nature, hold your breath. Labels including Diesel and John Varvatos have recently joined Sperry in outfitting the yacht club and company in summer-essential boat shoes. With rows a... more

  • Broad Ideas

    Trend Reports

    Apr 01, 2012

    Broad Ideas

    When the basis of your workweek uniform is a button-down and tie, standing out from the other suits can be complicated—unless you're George Clooney. Luckily, a new combo is making waves: the spread-collared shirt and Windsor-knotted tie. The ... more

  • April Showers

    Trend Reports

    Apr 01, 2012

    April Showers

    In a month notorious for being soggy and damp, you may find yourself (unlike years past) cringing at the thought of brighter days ahead. Welly designers—most notably, Hunter—have recently released a downpour of poppy takes on your longtim... more

  • Safari, So Good

    Trend Reports

    Apr 01, 2012

    Safari, So Good

    So, a Kenyan excursion is not in the cards. Maybe it's for the best. Your idea of a fab vacation never really involved wielding binoculars and bouncing around in a jeep. Still, witnessing vivid landscapes, being "one with nature" and wearin... more

  • Beauty Now

    Trend Reports

    Feb 23, 2012

    Beauty Now

    For years, getting cosmetic surgery meant going under the knife, but some of the newest and hottest beauty procedures are sneaking out of Hollywood and showing up in doctors' offices and med spas around St. Louis. These minimally invasive procedures ... more

  • Spring Beauty Manual

    Trend Reports

    Feb 23, 2012

    Spring Beauty Manual

    Big Red Seen on the runway at Duyos. [1] Bold and sassy, a bright-red lip is best paired with an otherwise neutral palette—and, of course, a winning smile. Get the look: Imperative to this power trend is major color saturation. Invest the ti... more

  • Bleach Job

    Trend Reports

    Feb 22, 2012

    Bleach Job

    White is making noise this spring, and it's music to the ears of every shopper in need of a break from the somber top-notes of numerous collections past. Seen bleaching out such extras as handbags, heels and high-fashion sunnies, the color succeeded ... more

  • Waist Land

    Trend Reports

    Feb 22, 2012

    Waist Land

    You can't deny it: On a style spectrum that spans from "Greasers" (wearers of denim, black and basic tees) to "Socs," you're at the latter end, which permits pastels, khakis and cardigans. Lucky for you, designers are overwhelming... more

  • The Clash

    Trend Reports

    Feb 22, 2012

    The Clash

    If you have long avoided color, get set to squirm—or face your fear. From the looks of spring runways, anything and everything goes this season. Megacolor is on the menu, thanks to such unforgettable looks as Jason Wu's gleaming red carpet gown... more

  • Dangle the Carat

    Trend Reports

    Jan 25, 2012

    Dangle the Carat

    Who would have guessed that dramatic “rings around the collar” would wind up among the season’s essential accessories? Defined by bold stones on delicate chains, designers’ newest, most talked about incarnations of fine ne... more

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