Designers were definitely thinking pink for this season, presenting the most feminine of colors in its full range of hues. From the palest blush tones to the deepest raspberries, pink has made a smooth transition from runway to real life, adding a touch of spring to most ready-to-wear collections. Whether you’re a passionate woman who demands attention-grabbing fuchsia, a girly girl who looks divine in cotton candy or dahlia, or a more classic lady seeking just an accent piece or two in baby pink, there’s a rosy objet d’affection with your name on it. So what are you waiting for? Get back in the pink. … //READ MORE

When I look at this photo of my mother, Phyllis, taken in 1963 in Brooklyn, New York, for her high school yearbook portrait, the first thing I notice (besides the beehive hairdo) is how mature she looked for a teenager. In fact, all high school seniors looked pretty sophisticated back then. Maybe it was the solemn expressions they were encouraged to make right before the 35-millimeter camera flashed, or perhaps it was the pearls, sweater sets and bowties that were de rigueur back in the day for formal portraits. I like to imagine my mother, sitting in front of her etched mirror in her mid-century bedroom, teasing her locks into a glorious pouf, then meticulously drawing cat eyes with liquid liner, to prepare for the event. It was my fascination with photos like these of my stylish young mom that inspired my own taste for 1960s fashion—minus the Aqua Net hairspray—and probably one of the reasons I’m a fan of Madmen culture. Betty Draper, eat your heart out.

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Is running your passion? Do you enjoy the exhilaration of racing competitively? Would you love to get discounts or free samples of products you love? If you said yes to all the above, consider becoming a brand ambassador.

Most female athletes don’t know they’re qualified to get sponsored in their next race. Once upon a time, a runner needed to have an elite status with a “pro card,” or at least qualify with fast times at exclusive races. But over the last decade, the media has completely changed the ways of traditional brand sponsorships. Everyday athletes, even those who aren’t particularly fast, are increasingly getting in on the act. They’re representing prestigious brands and, in turn, receiving valuable perks such as free race entries, product discounts and freebies, and sometimes even cash.

What’s required to be an ambassador? Can you really be a back-of-the-pack  run/walker or even a mud runner? The truth is you can! Here are several ways to put yourself in the running to represent the brand of your choice. … //READ MORE

This photo was taken three years ago on a beautiful November morning in Skyline Chestnut Farm in La Honda, California. At the time, it felt like just another weekend spent with family and friends—lively, happy, but nothing out of the ordinary. The sun was shining, the air was crisp, the leaves were golden brown and rustling under our feet. My younger son, 4 at the time, was stumbling over the roots of 150-year-old chestnut trees as he ran to show off his bucket full of bounty. And my oldest, then 8, had found in the midst of it all a quiet nook in which to read a book: an abandoned car, probably left there many years ago, so rusty that it blended with the natural background. I watched my boy, shoulders relaxed and a look of concentration on his face, as he leaned back on the roof of the car and quietly flipped the pages. And just like that, a feeling of overwhelming happiness crept over me, as it does every time I look at this picture.

We know you want it. After a long and—in many parts of the country—snowy winter, you are ready for spring. Ready for the warm weather, the longer days, the blossoming flowers and trees, the proximity to summer. You might also be ready to celebrate—not just the spring holidays, but the fact that it’s no longer dark outside when you leave your office.

Spring is a great time to refresh your home and garden, take a day trip, or do some crafts with the kids. It’s also an ideal time to get social. Because most people won’t be traveling until summer, chances are your friends and family are around and, having just emerged from their winter shells, just waiting to be invited over. So what are you waiting for? Shed your winter gloom and start enjoying this sensuous season. … //READ MORE

I was getting ready for a girls night out, a long-anticipated evening of friends, fun conversation and frufru cocktails. I was still at home, waiting for my friend to pick me up, thinking that I had cleaned up pretty nice—especially given the fact that just an hour earlier I had paint stains on my shirt from doing a craft project with the kids, my hair was piled in a tangled mess on my head, and dog hair clung to every inch of my yoga pants. Now that my locks were actually washed and I was sporting a new pair of heels, I was ready to shed my mommy skin and tackle the grown-up world. I was feeling pretty good.

Then the doorbell rang and in walked my friend. I looked at her and in two seconds realized she had a powerful new beauty tool in her arsenal, and I was jealous.

“Uh, exactly what is happening south of your eyebrows?” I asked her. … //READ MORE