OUR BACK-T0-SCHOOL STYLE GUIDE FOR EVERY GRADE: From the littlest kindergarteners to college-bound young adults, we’ve got style and trends guides for everything from outfits and accessories to room decor and fun extras.

SET YOUR SITES ON SOCIAL SHOPPING: Savvy Web shoppers know about the social networking sites that are all about style and fashion. Welcome to the club.

CUTTING EDGE FOR SPEED AND STYLE: The competitors in the Beijing Olympic games had some extra edges with high-tech uniforms and shoes.

VIDEO: THE GREAT DENIM SEARCH:  Jessica Roska stops at Barney’s New York and their denim bar for a tutorial on the latest trends in cuts and washes.

STOCK UP ON SUMMER SALES ONLINE: There is a window at the end of every season when a skilled shopper can find great discounts on beautiful items. Here are some wonderful summer styles we found at deep discounts.

EIGHT HOT TRENDS FOR A CHIC SUMMER: From strappy sandals and wedges to bold graphic print dresses, we’ve discovered eight ways to make your summer stylish,

A TOUCH OF SWIMSUIT NOSTALGIA: Sure, you can still find teeny bikinis and daring cutout swimsuits and the popular tankini look, but this season there’s a bit of a movement toward modesty, with stylish suits bearing a resemblance to those of decades past.

VIDEO: SHOPPING FOR SUMMER’S TOP TRENDS: Jessica Roska goes on a shopping spree at the hip store Scoop to round up the latest looks for summer.

DEEP THOUGHTS ON FASHION: We’ve given the Proustian Questionnaire — a much-copied mode of delving into someone’s psyche by means of probing questions — a twist and asked a handful of fashion-geared questions to five folks who have make a splash in the world of style.

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STYLE FOR THE HOME

THE INGREDIENTS FOR A CHIC SUMMER: Summer is the time of year when the outdoors beckon, for evening relaxation, barbecueing, entertaining or splashing in the pool. Here are some suggestions for dressing up your back yard to be as stylish as your indoor decor.

SPRING INTO ACTION AND KISS THAT CLUTTER GOODBYE: It may not be spring, but it’s never too late to make a clean sweep in all the rooms of your house.

LIVEN THINGS UP FOR SPRING: Ahh, the flowers, the pastel colors, the longer days. Let it all serve as an inspiration for brightening your decor in keeping with the season.

BRING THE OUTDOORS IN: The hottest trend in home styling is all about the outside. The family room and kitchen now have competition in the back yard, with everything from great built in grills and chic patio furniture to stylish decorative touches and fun pool toys.

MAKE A BRIGHT, BOLD STATEMENT: Feeling like your abode is a bit too stodgy? Maybe you’ve grown weary of those heavy chenille curtains and dark area rugs. We’ve found lots of brightly colored and fun accessories to give your home some pop.

SHOPPERATI TAKES PARIS: Travel with Laura Ford, a trend forecaster and designer for one of the nation’s biggest decor firms as she hits the most chic market and shops in Paris and London. Her blog gives you a day-by-day account of looking for the next big thing. Start with Day 5, or begin with Day 1, and on to Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4.

From Shopperati’s Blog:

     Fine Furniture and Decorative Touches              

     The Back Yard Beckons

     Goodies for Outdoors or In

     Perfect Touches for Garden Style

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