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March 8, 2017

7 Cute Dresses to Wear With Cowboy Boots

If you’re heading to SXSW, you’re probably on the lookout for some boho-meets-western style before you descend on Austin. WATCH: The Real Names of Your Favorite Country Stars And, at the top of every veteran festival-goers packing list is a pair of cowboy boots: Comfortable, cute, and with the perfect hippie edge. Here, we picked 7 dresses that will look perfect paired with your cowboy boots at SXSW this weekend–and all throughout spring and summer. PHOTOS: Country Music's 10 Hottest Couples Check out our picks below:

March 8, 2017

Ditch the Boring Bikini for These 5 Wild One-Piece Swimsuits

The emergence of bathing suit season can be — in a word — ugh. READ: Spring Training for Swimsuit Season Most of us are coming off a harsh winter — which means pasty skin — and not all swimsuits are designed for every body, so it takes time to find the perfect style. The solution? One-piece swimsuits. But we’re not taking about your grandma’s one-pieces. While there’s nothing wrong with a strapless black maillot, so many of today’s styles feature crazy prints, retro cuts and bold colors, and are way too much fun to pass up to favor of a boring bikini. READ: How to Find the Best Swimsuit for Your Body Here, just in time for spring break, we’ve highlighted five wild one-pieces that’ll make you stand out on the beach, by the pool, or even at the local bar with a pair of cut-off shorts:

March 8, 2017

10 Insanely Perfect Spring Dresses

The best part about spring’s arrival — aside from getting a break from sub-zero temperatures — is the fashion. Or, specifically, killer spring dresses. READ: 7 Cute Dresses to Wear With Cowboy Boots As we peel off those winter layers and store those bulky coats, cold-weather gear gets to be replaced by cute, light, fun frocks. And, after months spent hibernating under woolen layers and giant snow boots, there’s something cathartic about stepping out in breezy dresses.   Whether you’ve got big plans this season and need a new cocktail dress, or you’re simply hunting for a cheap little somthin’ to get you in the mood for summer, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best spring dresses you need right now. WATCH: LuAnn de Lesseps Reveals Her Major Fashion Do's and Don'ts See below and get shopping:

March 8, 2017

4 Major Icons of 1970s Style — And How to Get Their Looks

Looking for a trend to master this spring? Look no further than the 1970s. WATCH: Adding Retro Flair to Your Wardrobe While designer brands ranging from Gucci to Etro channeled the decade on their runways for spring, why not go back to the source for outfit inspiration from one of the grooviest decades to date, and take inspiration from the style icons that made 1970s fashion so iconic to begin with? What's so great about the decade is the range of personal style — from the stars who made bohemian a trend, to the style-setters with more of a polished look, to the trendsetters who ushered in punk ahead of its time. READ: 10 Glamorous Style Lessons From Christina Hendricks Here are four classic fashion icons from the 1970s and how to get their look:

March 8, 2017

5 Quick Tricks to Look (and Feel) Better Instantly

Have you ever had a day where nothing seems to be going right? You can’t find the right outfit, perhaps you’re feeling bloated, your hair is frizzy, and you just can't seem to get your eyeliner wings even? READ: 3 Ways to Beat a 'Fat' Day The thing with feeling confident in the way that you look is that it is very fickle: One day you might feel like a million bucks, and the next you want to hide under a rock. Unfortunately, it takes very little to knock your confidence off its game: an off comment from a friend, a wardrobe mishap, or smudged lipstick can all do the trick. However, the reverse is also true, and it can actually take very little to re-boot your spirit: a quick fix here or there can take your confidence from a measly four to a solid nine. READ: 10 Foods to Beat Belly Bloat The next time you're at bar or party and need an extra kick to go talk to that hot guy, or if you’re nervous before an interview, or if you're just having an off-day in general, try these tips. Trust us, a little confidence boost never hurts.

March 8, 2017

What’s the Best Brush For Your Hair?

Brushing your hair used to be a thing of ritual — 100 strokes a night for long and luscious princess hair. READ: 8 Ways to Get Gorgeous Hair in Your Sleep But not everyone has “princess hair” per se, and everyone still needs to groom their hair one way or another. Rather than rip your hair out (figuratively and literally) over the wrong brush — one that may not even be detangling and styling your hair the best it could — look at this a brief guide to which brush benefits your hair the best:

March 8, 2017

15 of the Raddest Beach-Ready Swimsuits Under $200

With temperatures heating up fast, we can think of no better time to go swimwear shopping. READ: How to Find the Best Swimsuit for Your Body Except, have you noticed that there’s an annoying trend with swimsuits happening right now where it seems like the smaller the swimsuit, the higher the price tag? To put it bluntly we’re not OK with forking over $600 for a piece of lycra. However, after a high and low search, we were able to track down 15 killer looks that are perfect for beach season at prices that won’t put you in the red. READ: Finding the Best Bikini for You We found a perfect black one-piece, vibrant color-block bikinis, boho two-pieces and more. Oh, and every single piece we found will net you change from $200.

March 8, 2017

15 Chic High-Waisted Shorts That Look Expensive (But Aren't!)

High-waisted shorts can trick the eye into seeing legs that go for days, topped off by a teeny waist. In other words, they’re 100 percent flattering, which is exactly why we love ’em. PHOTOS: Taylor Swift and Her Signature High-Waisted Shorts Paired with a bellybutton-skimming crop top, or with a sharp tucked-in blouse, high-waisted shorts are the easy-to-wear, leg-lengthening buy that will keep you company during the summer days ahead. Here, we shortlist 15 of our favorite (and cheap) high-waisted shorts that you can snag for under $100 — from chic, tailored pairs to slouchy denim cut-offs — and lots in between.  

March 8, 2017

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March 8, 2017

4 Stylish High-Waisted Pants to Welcome the Fall Season

High-waist pants are a must-have for a functional fall wardrobe. Not only do they skim the hips, elongate the legs and nip you in at the waist (so flattering), but they’re one of the few items that you can truly put to work both at the office and on the weekend. PHOTOS: Taylor Swift and Her Signature High-Waisted Shorts While low-slung pants feel inherently casual and relaxed, there’s something polished about a high-rise style that we can’t help but love. Styling’s easy — simply pair a flared cut with a crop top, or tuck a gauzy white tee into those high-riding denim jeans. From casual denim pieces to sharply-tailored trousers — and flared styles that tick off the season’s ’70s trend — check out our fashionable four below and snag your perfect pair of high-waist pants: