The History of Gossip

Style.com traces the roots of gossip from France’s Duc de Saint-Simon to modern-day bloggers.

Watch the fun slide show on style.com.

High-Waisted Jeans Are Back

I’m not sure I’m ready to go out and buy a new jeans wardrobe. But I have to admit, high-waisted jeans make legs look longer and tummies flatter. And aren’t you tired of seeing muffin tops on people who shouldn’t be wearing tight jeans?

Low-rise jeans are great for cutting butts in half and making them look smaller. But they do nothing for the waist and legs.

Here are some examples of high-waisted denim on the market now.

Seven Jeans, High-Waisted Trouser Jeans, $143
Judi Rosen, Cigarette Jean, $226
Grey Ant, Braid Jean, $330

18th Amendment, Bacall True High Waist Jean, $218
Notify, Opium High Waist Flare Jean, $216
Gray Ant, 6 Pocket High Waist Jean, $286

All jeans available at shopbop.com.

Happy Halloween

Here’s a violin solo by Emilie Autumn.

Covet: Sephora Blockbuster Palette

All I want for Christmas is this Blockbuster Makeup Palette by Sephora.

Well, that’s not ALL, but you know what I mean.

It has three layers of playful makeup for eyes, cheeks and lips and it’s only $48.

From Sephora

This sleek, mirrored, palette is loaded with 64 eyeshadows, 32 lip colors, seven cheek colors, one translucent shimmer powder, four double-ended shadow applicators, two blush brushes, and two lip brushes.

Gimme gimme. Please and thank you.

More Halloween Costume Inspiration

How about some cartoon villainesses?

Geek that I am, all of these pictures are from the Batman universe.

Inque from Batman Beyond

DeeDee from Batman Beyond (costume for two people)

Here’s a better shot of her costume:

Harley Quinn from Batman

This shot better shows Harley’s personality:

Poison Ivy from Batman

Cat Woman from Batman

I thought about putting Wonder Woman and Bat Girl, etc. but you don’t want to be a good girl on Halloween, right?

7 Healthy Foods For Women

Harvard researchers have released a list of seven healthy foods they say every woman should eat.

Berries – fiber-rich and full of protective plant antioxidants, you should eat a cup of berries three times a week. Toss them in salads, add them to yogurt, or eat them by themselves.

Salmon – a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, the good kind of fat, and also full of Vitamins B12 and D. Bake, broil or poach and add to salads and pastas. Tuna is also a good source.

Dark Leafy Greens – Spinach, Chard, Romaine, Collard Greens are all a great source for fiber, Vitamins C and K, Folic Acid, Lutein, Magnesium, Iron and Potassium. Besides salads, add some to a sandwich, or add to pasta dishes and soups.

Whole Grains – Yeah, I like the white bread I grew up with better too, but whole grains offer up to 96 percent more fiber, magnesium, zinc, chromium and vitamins E and B6 than refined grains. Look for whole grain, multi-grain cereals, breads and pastas without high-fructose corn syrup.

Nuts – Full of protein, magnesium, Vitamins B and E and heart-healthy fat. Not all fat is bad. Eat as a snack or add to salads, cereals, yogurts and stir-fry dishes.

Golden Veggies – yellow and orange veggies like sweet potatoes, butternut squash and carrots provide large amounts of beta carotene and potassium. Try a baked sweet potato as a side dish or enjoy a few carrot sticks instead of potato chips with your lunchtime sandwich.

Yogurt – full of calcium, protein and B vitamins. Look for low-fat or no-fat plain yogurt and add your own berries and nuts instead of buying the sugar-filled blended versions. You can also use plain yogurt to make salad dressings and thicken sauces.

Halloween Pin Ups

Looking for inspiration for a sexy Halloween costume?
Here are some sexy witches from Halloweens past.

Ava Gardner

Flapper Witch

Two Sexy Pin Ups

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Here’s a Disney crone.

Cute Video

I like this song by Bats for Lashes. Here’s What’s A Girl To Do:

Take a Shine To Patent Leather

Patent accessories give a polish to your look and add a little whimsy to any outfit.

Try classic black:

Jean-Michel Cazabat Terry Stretch Patent Bootie – $535
Tory Burch Shoes Patent Madison Button Boot – $545
Belle by Sigerson Morrison Patent Fold Over Snap Bootie – $390

Or go for a funky bold color:

Jill Stuart Shoes Angela Patent Pump – $328
Goldenbleu Mercedes Patent Clutch – $245
Erotokritos Shoes Karmen Patent Oxford Pump – $410

All accessories available at shopbop.com

World’s Top 10 Most Liveable Cities

As reported by the International Herald Tribune, Monocle Magazine picks the world’s top 10 most liveable cities…and only one is in the U.S.

Each city ranks for various reasons, mainly cleanliness, good transportation, low crime, high-quality housing, culture and the arts.

Here are the Top 10:

1. Munich
2. Copenhagen
3. Zurich
4. Tokyo
5. Vienna
6. Helsinki
7. Sydney
8. Stockholm
9. Honolulu
10. Madrid

What is your favorite city?