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Wash-and-wear hair
Women will endure straightening balms, flat irons -- even semi-permanent treatments that can put your head in a cloud of chemicals and your bank account in a precarious state -- all in pursuit of sleek, straight and voluminous hair. Full Story

'Fashion Under the Flatirons' brings runway show to Boulder
Boulder has never been pegged as a fashion capital. But Terri Takata-Smith, director of marketing and communications for Downtown Boulder Inc., is hoping the inaugural "Fashion Under the Flatirons" runway show at the Boulder Theater on Thursday night will stylize this city's image. Full Story

Spring shoes: Show some toe, ladies
G et out of that winter boot funk and grab a new pair of spring shoes. Heel colors are looking bright, lively and detailed with embellishments and patterns such as lace, bows, fringe and frills. Full Story

Spring hair style: Five trends to wear this season
When life gets boring, there's always hair. Hairstyles can spice up a dull wardrobe, whether it involves color, highlights or accessories. Full Story

Staying dry: Stock up on rain gear before the cute stuff leaves the shelves
It may not quite be rain season yet, but the wet-weather gear is already hitting the spring fashion shelves. Full Story

Valentine's Day style: The color of love
Use Valentine's Day as an excuse to take that winter slump of sweats and Uggs and turn to a sultry look. Full Story

Style: Wear those leggings properly!
Although they're a hot trend these days, leggings can be a tough one to pull off. This is one clothing item that must be worn correctly. Full Story

Tighten up: Make the belt your accessory of choice this spring
A belt is great because not only is it an accessory, but it also serves a purpose. Belts of all varieties will give that outfit some smokin' flair. Full Story

New year, new look: It's a great time to re-evaluate your personal style
It's a new year and a new decade -- what better time to take a look at your personal style and refresh the image you project to the world? Full Story

Go bold this spring: Trends for the upcoming season are looking bright
Makeup trends aren't drastically changing for the upcoming season, but some subtle tweaks can keep you up with the latest looks. Full Story

Some tips to keep in mind before you buy that diamond ring
With Valentine's Day approaching, plenty of guys will be popping the question. And if you'll need a diamond to go along with that proposal, now is the time to buy. Full Story

New Year's Eve fashion: 2010 looks good on you
New Years Eve calls for a show-stopping outfit. Whether it's a dinner with friends, a concert or a trip to Denver for fireworks, New Years Eve is a time to be flirty and festive. Full Story

The Hit List: Five ugly Christmas sweater tips for your holiday pleasure
Ugly Christmas sweaters. It's so wrong, it's hot. With ads all over Craigslist for horrid sweater parties, it seems like everybody's doing it this year. Full Story

Dress your holiday best: Be the hit of the party with one of these little black dresses
'Tis the season to dress up for no reason at all. Holiday parties, New Year's Eve dinners or even just entertaining guests, that little black dress will come in handy multiple times over the next couple of weeks. Full Story

Legwear: Tights make a comeback
Since the mid-'90s, women boldly braved the cold with bare legs, free from those saggy, easy-to-run pantyhose and inspired, some say, by the "Sex and the City" ladies. But last season, major designers began moving back to covered legs. Full Story

Geek is chic: Remember those nerdy glasses your dad wore? They're all the hype
Go nerdy Boulder Vision Center, 1645 28th St., 303-443-4545 College Optical, 1310 College Ave. Full Story

'Once Upon a Stiletto': CU's Fashion Design Student Association puts a twist on fairy tales
University of Colorado student designers are spinning fables into fashion. The Fashion Design Student Association's "Once Upon a Stilletto" fashion show will be held in the University Memorial Center's Glenn Miller Ballroom on Friday night. Full Story

As seen on TV: Five cheesy, but great, informercial products
It's OK to admit you're a closet infomercial watcher. It's 3:30 a.m. and there's not an entertaining program in sight. Full Story

Quench the skin: Here are five products to keep moisturized
It's dry outside. Then again, it's always dry outside in Colorado. The winter, especially when coupled with excessive H1N1-inspired handwashing, comes complete with cracked, flaky and chapped skin. Full Story

Pucker up, naturally: Learn how to make your own lip gloss
What's in that store-bought lipgloss? Junk. Seriously. "In my herbal journey, I've discovered that there's just a lot of junk in products out there, especially in cosmetics," said Faith Goguen, a certified clinical herbalist at Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary, 1227 Spruce St. Full Story

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