There's hope for women with hair loss

A beauty queen with no hair … that turns expectations upside down.

Designer knit sweaters that are chic and luxurious

So far this year, much of the nation has been hunkered down dealing with ice, snow, sleet, closed airports and all the other facets of a...

Designer Michael Kors sticks to reality

Having dinner with Michael Kors is like having dinner with Auntie Mame. When you sit down with him, you know nobody is going to be at a loss...

Fashion Diary: New energy to infuse men's fall-winter 2011-12 European collections

The showing of the major men's fall-winter 2011-12 European collections, which this season run Jan. 15 to 18 in Milan and Jan. 19 to 23 in...

Beauty: The new looks for 2011

There are more than 7,000 miles between Los Angeles and Beirut but when it comes to beauty, distance is meaningless. In a sophisticated...

Will Golden Globes raise the red carpet out of its doldrums?

Hollywood's annual awards season kicks into high gear with the unfurling of the Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday. From afar, it will...

Stars who shine bright on the red carpet

Fashion critics will be busy putting together their best-dressed lists as celebrities hit the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards on...

Raising funds for refugees in Pakistan

Just before the Ludus Athletics models began parading down the runway at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills, Vincent Cochetel, North...

Badgley Mischka opens store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills

Badgley Mischka, a brand that's walked more red carpets than Nicole Kidman and Cameron Diaz combined, has finally opened the store its two...

Las Vegas' grand designs on luxury shopping

When it comes to shopping, Las Vegas is on its way to becoming the fashion capital of the West.

Miss America pageant celebrating 90th anniversary

If the term "beauty pageant" seems quaint, you're not alone in your thinking. Television ratings for the Miss America pageant have...

10 men's fragrances that women love — for themselves

If you are a woman who loves to wear fragrance but only if it's not too floral or girly, maybe it's time to expand your choices. This year,...

Hair color that's eco-friendly — and effective

The beauty industry is no stranger to organic ingredients, and a multitude of hair- and skin-care companies claim to be eco-friendly, all-...

Scene & Heard: John Lithgow's 'Stories by Heart' opening and party

In John Lithgow's one-man show, "Stories by Heart," which opened Wednesday at the ...

Shopping: Splendid Littles for Target

Los Angeles-based casual-wear brand Splendid, famous for its ultra-soft fabrics and trendy silhouettes, is the latest label to collaborate...

New paper and pen collections to help you write with style

If you can stop texting, tweeting and typing long enough, you may notice that some stylish people are taking communication into their own...

William Rast line makes a timely appearance in Target stores

Los Angeles-based William Rast is the latest designer label to board the Target train, with a capsule collection hitting stores just in time...

New year, new trends

Janus, the Roman god for whom the first month of the Gregorian calendar is named, has two heads — one looking forward to the future...

Goodbye to these tired trends from 2010

Just like guests who obliviously kick back on your couch long after the holiday party has ended, the year winds down with a handful of...

Scene & Heard: Sweet Honey in the Rock concert reception

Members of a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock were greeted with holiday wishes at a Champagne reception backstage after their Dec....

Holiday cocktails: A hangover for your skin

This time of year — pretty much from Halloween through New Year's Day — we're tempted at every turn by rich, sugary high-calorie...

A close-up on this year's film costumes

From the lava-like raw-linen tunic inspired by avant-garde Japanese design in "The Tempest" to the Rodarte-designed twisted tutus in...

'Tron' fans are sitting pretty — in $15,000 armchairs

The merchandise collaborations for "Tron: Legacy," which opened in theaters Friday, may seem like they're all over the grid — with the...

For wedding belles

Nordstrom has been hearing wedding bells for years, doing brisk business in wedding gowns, tuxedos and accessories for the "big day."

Scene & Heard: Steven Spielberg presents Jeffrey Katzenberg with Ambassadors of Humanity award

There's no better proving ground for testing a friendship than by starting a restaurant and movie studio together from scratch. At least,...

Christmas gift ideas: Makeup, perfume, lotion, candles and bath products

The holidays are a season of beauty — if the abundance of offerings related to looks is any indication. We've culled the outpouring to...

Gift-giving guide for the clueless at Christmas

It's a fact: Some people are really bad at gift-giving. And by some people I mean me. The traditional gift for every wedding anniversary I'...

Gisele Bündchen talks about modeling, her family and 'Gisele & the Green Team'

Supermodel Gisele Bündchen has been canonized in British newspaper the Independent as "the biggest star in fashion history." So,...

Pajamas, nightgowns and lingerie make cozy Christmas gifts

Somehow the holiday season brings out the urge to get cozy. Maybe that's why nightwear is a perennial favorite gift this time of year. Or...

Shopping: Devon's revved up

The new Devon store in Beverly Hills feels less like a fashion boutique and more like an airport hangar. But the striking 10,000-square-foot...