We admire the way they shimmy and shake with every little step we take. We appreciate the way they twist and twirl on the dance floor. And we love how all eyes are on us as they fall from our hips, shoulders or—by way of some killer boots or a pair of innovative jeans—our grateful legs. No longer limited to country-and-western clubs and the salsa circuit, fringe is one of this season’s most prevalent style statements, and we couldn’t be more enraptured.

The fussing over fridge began on last spring’s runways and has continued full force into autumn. Find this sassy string on everything from mini skirts, jackets and jewelry, to luxe dresses, boots, high heels and handbags. But keep in mind: The one thing this look-at-me trend demands is subtlety. To avoid a head-to-toe cowgirl look (although western styles are big this fall), choose one fringed-out wardrobe item and make it the centerpiece of your outfit. Then move, girl, and let the fringe do the rest.

For more fringe, visit Red Typewriter’s Pinterest Page!

Sure, you’re a woman of substance. You appreciate all the amazing experiences you’ve gained through the years and know you’ve earned each fine line that may have already showed up on your gorgeous face. You also realize that those tiny imperfections make you the beautifully complex individual you are today.

Blah, blah, blah. Even the most intellectually evolved female would be lying if she said she didn’t occasionally long for the fresh-faced glow of her teens and 20s. Even the most emotionally mature among us would be fibbing if she claimed to enjoy waking up with dull skin after partying a little too hard—or staying up with an infant—the night before.

Don’t worry, we’re not suggesting an appointment with a plastic surgeon. But what if we told you all it took was five minutes of simple makeup application to turn back the clock at least five years? That’s right, sister, what you need to look that much younger is right there in your cosmetics bag, so read up. … //READ MORE

You have a busy life, and packing a lunch shaves precious time off your morning routine. On the flip side, it’s so easy to fall into the habit of buying lunch every day, and those restaurant and take-out bills can add up. So what’s a hungry working girl or a frantic mom to do? There’s no reason you can’t outfit some soup, salad or a sandwich as fashionably and intelligently as you do yourself (or your little ones). All you need are some fun, reusable containers to up the lunchtime style quotient.

Luckily, those old metal boxes and plastic monstrosities have gone the way of the rotary phone. The newest lunch totes are eco-friendly, versatile and pretty. So you won’t mind spending a few extra minutes packing up a meal for you, your kids or a significant other. Bon appétit!

It’s a Wrap: Above, clockwise from far left: Sugarbooger Good Lunch Sack by o.r.e. at Bed Bath & Beyond, $18. “Eat Me!” eco-friendly tote from Oh Little Rabbit at etsy.com, $16. “Pick Your Fabric” lunch bag by Willow Handmade at etsy.com. Luckies of London reusable brown lunch bag at Amazon.com, $20. Tiffin box by Global Views at Domino.com, $200, currently unavailable. Lego lunch box at Amazon.com, $17. Waxed canvas lunch tote #215 from ArtifactBags.com, $65.

For more luscious lunch boxes, visit Red Typewriter’s Pinterest Page.

Warning: This article contains spoilers. Lots of them.

Tell me. Would you stay with a lying, cheating husband? Would you live with a man who uproots you from the big city to a small Midwestern town, uses your inheritance to fund his business, then considers trading you in for a younger, sexier woman? Would you manipulate a pregnancy with this guy, then pretend to the world that the two of you have the perfect life, the perfect romance, the perfect relationship?

You would if you were Amy Dunne, the twisted wife who goes missing in the new David Fincher movie Gone Girl, based on the bestseller by Gillian Flynn. But wait, you wouldn’t let him off the hook so easy. Not right away. First, you’d plan an elaborate revenge that involves faking your own death and turning your husband into the most hated man in America. But in the end, because you are so twisted, you’d have a change of heart and find a way to keep him by your side, on your terms, for better or worse. … //READ MORE

Earn your style stripes this fall by outfitting yourself in the latest animal print: trustworthy, attention-grabbing zebra. Trendier than leopard and more versatile than peacock or python, this instantly recognizable black-and-white pattern is easier on the eyes than you might think. Paired with a simple black jacket and skinny jeans, a zebra-striped shirt or blouse adds dimension—not to mention an instant edge—to an otherwise basic outfit. If you’re too timid to put your stripes center stage, try some zebra-print pumps, a belt or handbag. If you’re ready to go all out, grab a zebra-print jacket in the long-and-lean shape of the moment and have fun flaunting those stripes.

Above, clockwise from left: Sibyl Tribal Zebra Tank from Torn by Ronny Kobo, $238 at Shopbop.com. Paris zebra-print snakeskin pump by Saint Laurent, $795 at Neiman Marcus. Hair-calf belt from Banana Republic, no longer available. BB Dakota Moselle Zebra Coat, $145.00. Diane von Furstenberg Sutra Zebra mini cross body bag, $345. Etnia Barcelona Africa 01 Mirrored Zebra Sunglasses, $265.00 at Shopbop.com.

To see more amazing zebra fashions (and where to buy them), visit Red Typewriter’s Pinterest Page.

I write erotic romance.

I used hide that. I’d never say those four little words out loud. Admitting it to my family and friends was a struggle. Even now, I’m hyperventilating a little bit to see those words written down, knowing they’re going to be printed and read. But I don’t hide it anymore, because the world is a different place than it was a few years ago. It’s a world where women are no longer afraid to be upfront about what they’re reading, the dog-eared pages of a steamy novel no longer hidden under their beds. Instead, these books are on their Nooks and Kindles, read in the light of day. And as a writer, I think that’s pretty damn awesome. So I’m not hiding anymore. … //READ MORE