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We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there are many money lessons to learn from The Real Housewives. One spent a season building a $1.8 million mansion and driving around a $1,280-per-month Escalade, only to file for bankruptcy with almost $11 million in debt. Shortly postbankruptcy, she dropped another $60,000 on a shopping Read more
When creating Blake Lively's look for the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, celebrity stylist Rod Ortega wanted to do something appropriate for the warm-weathered season: a long, sleek ponytail. "It is a fresh, chic style; a staple suitable to any occasion, from the red carpet to the beaches of Saint-Tropez," Ortega said. So to find out how to get Blake's sophisticated ponytail in just a few steps, keep Read more
Pretty but utilitarian headband braids were all over the Fashion Week runways, and they've been the rage among celebrities for months now. But although they might seem like a limited, one-size-fits-all kind of style, there are actually lots of ways to wear the look. Whether you have short or long hair, fine or thick, there's a headband braid that will work for you. Read more
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner had a very full weekend of activities with their daughters. Seraphina Affleck celebrated her third birthday on Friday, which Jennifer and Ben marked by throwing a party in Santa Monica with all her friends. On Sunday, it was all about Ben and Violet having one-on-one time and the father-daughter pair headed to a Color Me Mine. Ben, who is still sporting his long Read more
We saw slick (and in some cases, practically wet) looks on the Spring 2012 runways at shows such as Bottega Veneta, Ports 1961, and Alberta Ferretti. But certain celebrities have eschewed the trend altogether, hitting the red carpet sporting minimally shiny coiffures instead. Blond-haired beauties Nicole Richie, LeAnn Rimes, and Fergie, for instance, have all been spotted with matte, wavy Read more
Making New Year's resolutions is one thing, but making changes that take little effort but have a huge beauty payoff? Now that's something to celebrate. Whether you're looking to banish bikini-line bumps for good, to have stronger nails, or to get that glowing complexion, these straight-from-the-experts tips will give you guidance. Read more to get started. Read more
Blake Lively has some of the best hair in Hollywood, and at the Green Lantern premiere in Los Angeles yesterday, she did not disappoint. Wearing a white Chanel frock, Blake's hairstylist, Rod Ortega, created beachy waves that were tossed back into a tousled ponytail and a trio of fishtailed braids. A gold and diamond floral hair accessory with filigree details topped off the hairstyle for a truly Read more
All the girls from Glee looked absolutely stunning at the Grammys, and now it's your turn to look equally beautiful. Check out tips for how you can take their looks off the red carpet and into your own beauty repertoire. Read more
Celebrity stylist Mark Townsend had quite the busy awards season, working with clients like Lea Michele for the Grammys and Oscar nominee Jennifer Lawrence for the Academy Awards. He said that Jennifer has been working on getting healthy hair. "It's in great shape," he explained. "So I wanted to show it off." He brought Jennifer images of models from '80s fashion magazines with thick, healthy Read more
Michael Dueñas, founder of Hair Room Service, an exclusive agency that brings professional stylists to clients, shared a gorgeous way to update Veronica Lake's perfectly soft waves. The original look is a classic, but Dueñas had a few tips for making it a bit more wearable for modern times. "I'd create more volume and more wave, but also make the look cleaner and more polished," he explained. Read more
