Strong currents in women's swimwear

In Southern California, where the abundance of sunshine can lead to numerous days at the beach and a summer full of pool parties, the...

Men's swimsuits: Bye-bye, baggy

On a recent episode of Bravo's "Million Dollar Listing," one of the real estate agent cast members went shopping for a swimsuit to wear on a...

Sunblocks are the new multi-taskers

The beginning of summer always seems to be accompanied by an onslaught of sunscreens. The market is crowded with lotions and sprays, powders...

Adam Vanunu's new T-shirt line Cotton Citizen features colors that fit to a tee

In L.A., there's a T-shirt line born every minute (or so it seems). Crew, scoop and V-necks are burned out, silkscreened and Swarovski-...

'Mansome': Morgan Spurlock examines men's self-image, grooming

Morgan Spurlock, the clown prince of documentary filmmaking, has examined fast food ("Super Size Me") and product placement ("The Greatest...

'Mansome's' Morgan Spurlock reveals his favorite grooming products

Since Morgan Spurlock is known for fully immersing himself in his movies — famously subsisting onMcDonald's menu items for "Super Size...

Fashion books reviewed: 'City of Style,' 'By Invitation Only'

Looking for a stylish read? Here are some very fashionable books out this spring.

Hidden Treasures in Topanga Canyon rich in vintage finds

The pirate with the knife in his teeth perched in the palm tree beside the store isn't real. Neither is the armed buccaneer greeting...

Reviews: 'The Perfume Lover,' 'Scent of Triumph' tell heady tales

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Q&A with 'Dark Shadows' costume designer Colleen Atwood

"Dark Shadows,"which hit theaters on Friday, not only revives long-dormant vampire Barnabas Collins, it also brings back some giggle- and...

Baby planners help parents-to-be navigate a life-changing event

In Los Angeles, red carpet treatment is not just for celebrities. Here, mere mortals can find specialists — medical concierges, cat...

Vidal Sassoon had a style of his own

When most people think of Vidal Sassoon, who died Wednesday at age 84, they think Carnaby Street. But he also had a role in shaping Los...

Jewelry designer Alexis Bittar in expansion mode

Fashion jewelry design is in the midst of a renaissance the likes of which we haven't seen since the 1980s. And Alexis Bittar blazed the...

Pregnancy's expanding wardrobe options

When I discovered I was pregnant with our second child, I pulled out the storage bin containing the maternity clothes from my first...

Eyeglasses a new fashion essential?

Judging from the plethora of eye-catching eyewear that's been getting face time over the last few years — be it on the European ready-...

Celebrities opting for lightly tinted custom-made sunglasses

It's been a long time since wearing sunglasses was just about shading the eyes from the glare of the sun.

On Pinterest, it's share and share alike

Americans spend upward of 30 hours a month staring at their computer screens, shopping and browsing and seeking. We relish the efficiency,...

Lizzie Garrett Mettler looks at tomboy style in a new Rizzoli book

For years, L.A.-based author Lizzie Garrett Mettler thought "tomboy" was a dirty word.

Fashion Diary: 'Snow White's' Colleen Atwood to launch HSN line

"Annie Hall"inspired women to learn how to tie a tie. "Flashdance" set off a craze for ripped sweat shirts. And "Pulp Fiction" made the...

Prom dresses that make a statement

At dress shops across Los Angeles, mother-and-daughter pairs dressed in jeans and high school sweat shirts that read "Seniors 2012" are on a...

Prom night: accessorizing a blush gown

Here's how to put together one of this year's trendy prom looks, the blush tone ball gown. Blanca Farber, buyer for Windsor, says, "With...

Smartphone apps for prom goers

There's a smartphone app for almost everything, so why not an app to help with prom planning? From picking the perfect dress to editing your...

Fashion reboot: an eco-friendly wardrobe makeover

A lot has been made of organic cotton and other eco-friendly fabrics made from Tencel, hemp and bamboo as fashion rides the mega-trend of...

Soap makers raise the bar with eco-friendly shampoos

Lather, rinse, repeat. We all do it — usually with a liquid shampoo. But a handful of manufacturers are getting rid of the plastic...

Beauty products made with natural ingredients

It's never been easier to feel like a natural woman. The 1960s mantra about getting ourselves back to the garden now applies to an...

Plastic surgery: The price of (eye) baggage

For years, I walked untouched among the ranks of the surgically enhanced — all those nips and tucks, wondrously wider eyes, graceful...

Plastic surgery — it's a guy thing too

When John Tlapa looked in the mirror, his nose looked like he "could pick a door lock," he said. It resembled "a hook with a point on it. It...

Plastic surgery increasingly is a couples activity

When Margaret first met her boyfriend, she weighed 105 pounds and wore short crop tops. But after 13 years together, the 55-year-old retiree...

Good plastic surgery, bad plastic surgery

Like it or not, plastic surgery is here to stay.

Coachella musicians hip to fashion

In the run-up to the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which starts Friday, we've been anticipating not just the music and art but...