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The Kindle Fire (and Nook Tablet, for that matter) are perfect travel companions. They store your books, movies, music, and apps, and run on the plane's WiFi so you could even browse the web at 30,000 feet. But a few users are reporting that their new Kindle Fires are being damaged after going through X-ray machines at airport TSA checkpoints. While the X-ray machine isn't exactly to blame, Read more
If you like having soft skin, looking at modern art, and being part of a great cause, then you'll absolutely love this news. Kiehl's is continuing its partnership with contemporary artist Jeff Koons with the release of its Creme de Corps Holiday collection. Inspired by the vibrant "Balloon Flower (Yellow)" sculpture from his "Celebration" series, 100 percent of the sales (up to $200,000) from the Read more
Recently, I featured some of fashion illustrator Don Oehl's artwork in some hypothetical home spaces. Don's illustrations effortlessly blend haute couture, street fashion, and graffiti, and you may have seen his work gracing the pages of magazines such as Seventeen, Elle, and Domino. You can check out Don Oehl's illustrations in person through Oct. 9 at Clic Gallery, which is located at 255 Read more
Kate Middleton visited Richard Ward's salon in London on Friday for a blowout, getting her locks ready to attend a friend's wedding on Saturday with her husband, Prince William, and sister Pippa. The Duchess of Cambridge is apparently being sought out for a photo shoot by Vogue editor Anna Wintour through her wedding photographer, Mario Testino. Anna apparently wants to put Kate on the cover of Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! LearnVest presents an essay from someone with a bold opinion on a money topic. Past editions have included conversations about how living together will affect your finances, why “homesteading” could be a new feminist career and why the CARD Act may actually hurt women. In this latest essay, LearnVest spoke to one woman who Read more
Here's a post from OnSugar blog House of Anaïs: The decor concept in this room is great — basic white color on floors and the minimalist furniture makes it easy to change the look and feel of the room. Bold patterns and the shape of the pelmets make them the centre point of the room thus creating a very vibrant feel. Like what you see? Start following House of Anaïs to read more! Or Read more
Do acne treatments produce real results? The official verdict is in, and it's . . . iffy. According to a new study published in Lancet, acne treatments need better research. Researchers from the Centre of Evidence-Based Dermatology at the University of Nottingham have found that many trials of acne-battling products produce unreliable findings. "Almost half of recently published acne trials Read more
A girl puts on the final touch to her retro-cool Brit look at the Vintage Festival that kicked off today. Held at London's Southbank Centre, this three-day event is organized by fashion designer Wayne Hemingway and celebrates seven decades of British music, fashion, film, art, design, and dance. Step back in time with these 1920s-to-'80s-inspired festival-goers now! Read more
We're excited to present this hair-raising story from Allure: This week a hair loss expert at the London Centre of Trichology came out and said that in the last two years, he's seen a 15 percent increase in women seeking treatment after damaging their hair with glue extensions — which he now believes should be straight-up banned before they scalp more women. The trichologist told the BBC that Read more
Performers Richard Seymour and Kitten Von Mew dance in the Appearing Rooms fountain by artist Jeppe Hein at the Southbank Centre in London. With a roof-top garden, urban beach, several art installations, and a row of beach huts, the Southbank Centre is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Festival of Britain, which officially opens tomorrow and runs until Sept. 9. With this and the royal Read more
