Why? Myla Dalbesio, a 27-year-old size 10 model, is the new face of the designer's "Perfectly Fit" campaign. While she's plus-size by model standards, she's still thinner than the average woman that wears a size 12-14.

The whole thing is upsetting plenty of people, even though the "Perfectly Fit" line isn't necessarily supposed to be a plus-size line.

The disconnect seems to have originated with Dalbesio herself. She told Elle that she was excited to be included as a regular model in the campaign.

"I'm not the biggest girl on the market but I'm definitely bigger than all the girls [Calvin Klein] has ever worked with, so that is really intimidating," she told the magazine. "No one even batted an eye... It's not like [Calvin Klein] released this campaign and were like 'Whoa, look, there's this plus-size girl in our campaign.' They released me in this campaign with everyone else; there's no distinction. It's not a separate section for plus-size girls."

So while some of the outrage may be misplaced, it's still astounding that a gorgeous size 10 woman is still considered "oversized" in the eyes of high fashion. We love that so many plus-size models like Dalbesio, Natalie Laughlin, Crystal Renn and Robyn Lawley get regular work, but we'd love to see one designer completely break the norm and go balls-to-the-wall with a collection and campaign featuring models who wear sizes 14, 16, 18, 20... and beyond.

There are plenty of models who could sell this type of campaign, like:

Tess Munster

Fluvia Lacerda

Nadia Aboulhosn

So, what do you say, CK? Take the conversation surrounding this campaign and turn it into something all women can get behind. It's time.

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Plus, look at them.

Think of it this way. One a day when you're stressed out, late for work, sleep deprived and slice your finger on who-knows-what because that's just your luck at a moment like this, that lightning bolt might actually make you feel a little better.

And, it looks way cooler wrapped around your finger than a ratty old brown one. It screams, "I'm a hot, klutzy mess, but at least I look good doing it."

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The collection is available in stores starting this month for a whopping $5.

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Lucky for you, we've put together a handy guide to help you sift through the high video count and subscribe to the best of the best. I don't know how to put this, but these ladies are kind of a big deal:

1. Michelle Phan (7,000,000+ subscribers)

The most subscribed beauty channel, Michelle Phan's goal is to teach and inspire everyone to become their own best makeup artist (and I'm pretty sure it's working). This vlogging trailblazer offers compelling tutorials on everything from movie-inspired makeup looks to photo posing tips to building more confidence. You want it, Phan's got it.

2. Jaclyn Hill (1,000,000+ subscribers)

Jaclyn Hill is a vibrant makeup artist with oodles of tutorials you can DIY without having to be a makeup artist yourself. From daytime glam to '90s grunge, it'll be hard to find a look you won't want to try.

3. Andrea Brooks

Just to warn you: Once you start watching Andrea Brooks' beauty vlogs (especially her fun hair tutorials), you're going to find yourself addicted to the fabulousness that are her beauty how-tos. Seriously, you'll wonder where the afternoon went.

4. Kandee Johnson (2,000,000+ subscribers)

Kandee Johnson has one of the coolest beauty channels around. Her videos include everyday tips and tricks like how to put on false eyelashes and how to apply foundation flawlessly, as well as super-fun makeup tutorials that'll morph you into Lucille Ball, Edward Scissorhands and the Queen of Hearts to name a few.

5. Elle Fowler (1,000,000+ subscribers)

If you love all things girly, then you'll love Elle Fowler's YouTube channel AllThatGlitters21. Along with makeup tutorials, you'll also find a detailed collection of fashion, health, fitness and decor vlogs.

6. Makeup by Leina (420,000+ subscribers)

California-based makeup artist Leina has compiled oodles of video tutorials that'll show you how to pull off looks celebs like Nicki Minaj, Kelly Rowland and Rihanna have rocked.

7. Tanya Burr (2,000,000+ subscribers)

Makeup artist and beauty blogger Tanya Burr offers celeb-inspired beauty and hair tutorials. If you're looking for affordable alternatives to high-end brands, she's the vlogger to seek advice from.

8. Patricia Bright

Patricia Bright's YouTube channel has an overflowing array of videos about fashion, beauty, hair and life. One of my personal faves: "How to be beautiful when you feel like crap." If you ever need a boost, you'll find Patricia's bubbly personality to be infectious.

9. The Beauty Department (250,000+ subscribers)

Lauren Conrad, Kristin Ess and Amy Nadine teamed up to create The Beauty Department, a beauty channel covering everything from hair and makeup tutorials to beauty trends and issues.

10. bubzbeauty (2,000,000+ subscribers)

A self-proclaimed dork, bubzbeauty is one of the most subscribed beauty gurus on YouTube. She offers fun hair and makeup video tutorials (I'm really excited to try her heart-shaped braids how-to) and takes questions from viewers in her "Ask Bubz" video series.

11. cutepolish (2,000,000+ subscribers)

My personal favorite, cutepolish offers a wide array of nail tutorials, from basic (French manicures) to advanced (plaid, lace and tie-dye).

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ASOS Curve is a wonderful brand out of the UK that is thriving in the closets of curvy and skinny sisters alike. Their coat offerings are generous and include pieces like this fit and flare coat. I love the flattering cut and gorgeous camel color.

How chic is this ombre peacoat from Lane Bryant? Lane Bryant has seriously stepped up their style game, so don't discount this old-school retailer. Note that sizing has shifted a bit in their clothes especially with their more luxe collabs, but despite the lack of their former vanity sizing, you should definitely check them out.

Not to be discounted, Wet Seal has lots of affordable plus-size offerings including the faux leather jacket I am wearing in the last pic.

Next you need a textured sweater...

City Chic is a fabulous store out of Australia with the hottest cuts and trendiest pieces. I love their quality and prices. Bonus: They're opening stores, real stores, all over the country. This simple, fluffy sweater is a must.

Sweater dresses are a fall and winter essential. I love pairing mine with tights and riding boots for a polished fall look. Torrid's bold baroque print in this gorgeous royal blue is one I'm in love with this season.

Fashion to Figure, another awesome e-tailer with brick and mortar stores too, has lovely options for keeping warm and looking chic. This plus-size printed dress is a fave of mine and super warm too.

Party times call for party dresses...

When it comes to dressing up for holiday soirees, there are two routes in my opinion. I think the little black dress route is always a great go-to, especially when you're scheduled to attend the Friday night parties after a long work week. A luxe LBD you can just throw on is a must. This one from Lane Bryant's latest effort to take their styles up a notch and aim at a younger, fresher look is exactly that. Hot. The subtle keyhole shows just a touch of skin and hugs every curve.

Now the other option for holiday fetes is to go glam. I love all of the sequins and sparkles that the holiday offers. The important thing here is to look pretty and polished, not like you're off to a pageant.

This glittery piece from Sydney's Closet is a frosted frock that will bring a fun and festive edge to the season.

You can also go super sexy and opt for something you can slither in like the Fallon Peplum Dress from SWAK Designs. This dress is for when you really want to turn up the heat and turn heads.

For more style advice and inspiration keep up with me on Instagram @themarcyminute! Here are of a few of my fave fall looks from above.

That would make sense, except one eagle-eyed blogger found a huge plot hole in that argument.

"I was fine paying the extra money as a plus-sized woman, because, you know, more fabric equals higher cost of manufacture," Renee Posey wrote in her Change.org petition. "However, selling jeans to larger-sized men at the same cost as they sell to smaller men not only negates the cost of manufacture argument, but indicates that Old Navy is participating in both sexism and sizeism, directed only at women."

Um, what?

She's right: A quick look at the Old Navy website shows that jeans in the "Women's Plus" section clock in at about $40.

That's more, on average, than men's jeans.

So-called "straight" women's size jeans are cheaper, too.

Posey also notes that while men's sizes are all lumped together, the plus-sizes in women's are all sectioned out into their own category.

What gives, Old Navy? Gap Inc. spokeswoman Liz Nunan told Buzzfeed that the clothes are priced more because they include "curve-enhancing and curve-flattering elements such as four-way stretch materials and contoured waistbands, which most men’s garments do not include."

We're torn on this. Sure, Old Navy doesn't really have a sound explanation of why women's plus sizes both cost more and are put in a separate section, but the budget retailer was one of the first mainstream clothing stores to embrace plus-size women and offer trendy clothes in sizes that extended to 26-28 and XXXL.

That said, we can't wait until the day when retailers stop delineating between "plus" and "straight" size clothing and just start calling it what it is: Clothes for women who love to look good. Period.

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If you've used your mascara until the bitter end, but it was pricey and you want additional bang for your buck, these six additional uses will give that to you. I cleaned off the wand from my Make Up For Ever Smoky Extravagant Mascara because to be honest, I really didn't like it.

1. Applying lip balm

Apply a lip balm and gently scrub the mascara wand across lips. You can use anything, from Aquaphor to Smith's Rosebud Salve. This technique will effectively rid lips of any flakes or scales and prep your lips for all those fall matte lipsticks!

2. Applying brow color

Use to brush brows into place prior to applying your brow color, and afterwards to evenly distribute color or tone down where you got too heavy-handed.

3. Apply hair growth serum

Dip into castor oil and brush through lashes and brows for an overnight hair growth serum!

4. Brush back the baby hairs

Spray hairspray onto wand and brush back the baby hairs around your hairline to make your style more polished! I'm using Rock Your Hair Spray It Hard, but you can use any kind you like!

5. Applying hair gel

Apply hair gel and brush through brows for a brow setting gel in a pinch! I'm using one from Kenra but any hair gel will work.

6. Create a loose pigment

Brush your mascara brush across the surface of your powder eyeshadow, powder or blush to create a loose pigment. You can even mix two pigments and create a custom color. Try mixing a matte shadow with a shimmer.

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Maybe it has something to do with Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour, who once said the people of Minnesota look like "little houses."

But now, things are changing. The magazine just launched a slideshow that shows off "the best lingerie" for a variety of sizes and, shockingly, the models featured in the photos are actually plus sized, not just what the fashion world considers plus sized.

I never thought I'd say this, but Vogue's use of plus-size models is actually a breath of fresh air. Typically, magazines and designers only use what the fashion industry considers to be larger women: models who fit into sizes eight to 10, rather than the sample size two. This has always been in sharp contrast with the size of the average woman, who wears a size 14.

You know what that means? Brands are actually starting to listen — like, really listen — to the women who buy products. It used to be that designers told us what was in and we had to like it just because it was the only option out there. Now, designers freely get ideas from bloggers and social media. They react to petitions and immediately get called out when they try to objectify women within their campaigns.

But more importantly, the idea of "body acceptance" no matter the size is helping us level the playing field. We absolutely have a way to go before we stop differentiating people as "plus-size" and "regular" size, but if Vogue is publishing more realistic body types, then the finish line is on the horizon. (Now if only Vogue would apply this to their print mag, too.)

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Anthro hair is an undone, boho style that looks effortless. Many celebs are walking around with this style and magazines fill their pages with models rocking this look. It's not hard to accomplish, and goes with virtually any outfit. With its loose, uncomplicated appeal and the small braids that are woven into the look, it's perfect style for busy days when you're on the go.

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When applying multiple shadows with nature's brushes, I actually like to work dark to light. I find it layers better this way.

Step 1: Put eye shimmer on your ring finger

I first pick up a good amount of a bronze shadow like L'Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Bronzed Taupe on my ring finger. Your ring finger is your softest finger.

Step 2: Blend color up from your lash line to your eye crease

I begin pressing the color on at my lash line, working upwards. I take it all the way up into the crease, continuing to use a pressing motion.

Step 3: Apply the same shade below your eye

Next, I apply a bit of the same bronze hue to my pinky fingertip, then sweep it along my lower lash line.

Step 4: Apply lighter shade to the center of your lid

Now we'll be creating some dimension with a lighter shade. Pick up a shimmery Champagne shadow like Stila's Kitten and press directly on the center of the lid. Highlighting in the center of the lid highlights the iris of the eye.

Step 5: Use excess to highlight your brow bone

Apply the excess shadow that is left on your finger to your brow bone as a highlight.

Step 6: Continue highlighting with the lighter shimmer

Pick up more Champagne shimmer with your pinky finger and press onto the inner corner of the eye. The light will catch here and make your eyes appear brighter and more alert.

Step 7: Blend lines as needed with a clean finger

Simply use a clean finger to blend out any harsh lines.

Step 8: Finish with mascara

Apply mascara and voilà! Your brush-free eye look is complete.

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If you have thick hair, then there is no doubt people are always complimenting, and envying, you for your luscious, and often out-of-control hair. What these people don't understand is that, sometimes, having thick hair is less of a blessing, and more of a heat-generating cross we have to bear.

Our hair is so big that it's quite often in a different zip code from the rest of our body. Not to mention, by the time we've left the hairdresser, it's already due for another cut, and if a crime is committed anywhere we've ever been, we'll be a prime suspect because we can't go anywhere without leaving a strand or two (or 43) behind. On the plus side, who needs a weather app when the size of our hair is a barometer in itself? Better have an umbrella handy, because our current frizz levels suggest it's going to rain.

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1. Cucumbers kibosh puffy eyes

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It's not the cucumber itself that reduces puffiness — it's the fact that the cucumber is cold. We tend to use cucumbers because they can stay cold for long periods of time once they're out of the fridge, but you could lay anything on said puffiness as long as it's chilled and you'll end up with the same result.

2. Cutting your hair will make it grow faster

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I'm not sure how this hair myth has lasted so long. I mean, our hair grows from our scalp, so when we cut it our scalp isn't going to know — or care, for that matter.

3. Shaving makes hair grow back thicker and darker

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Shaving doesn't change the way your hair grows back — like, even a little. It just seems that way because when you shave your legs and it starts to grow back, the first thing you see and feel is the thickest, darkest part of the hair shaft.

4. Concealer should be lighter than foundation

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Lighter concealers will just draw attention to the areas you're trying to conceal. Both your concealer and foundation should match your natural skin tone as closely as possible. Otherwise, you're going to be mistaken for Marilyn Manson.

5. If you have oily skin, you don't need moisturizer

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Oily skin doesn't equal hydrated skin. It means your oil glands work overtime. No matter your skin type, you need to moisturize to keep your skin hydrated and protected (since many moisturizers also contain SPF and antioxidants).

6. Lip balm dries out your lips

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Once you get used to that glossy feeling on your lips, when it's not there your lips will of course feel drier. That's why you feel like the more you use lip balm, the more you need it. That being said, some lip balms contain ingredients like camphor, menthol and alcohol, which can lead to irritation, so check the ingredients before you apply.

7. Your hair gets used to your shampoo

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This is a phenomenon that's all in our heads. When you use the same shampoo the same way, you're going to get the same results. Period. The heaviness your hair experiences is more to do with product buildup than anything, which is why throwing in a purifying shampoo seems to make such a difference on your hair.

8. Pluck a gray hair and you'll find three more in its place

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In order for this to be true, you'd have to increase the number of hair follicles you have on your head — which you know, isn't possible.

9. Use steam to open pores

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Pores are not windows, so no amount of steam (or cold, for that matter) will open or close them.

10. Crossing your legs causes spider veins

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It's actually standing a lot that may cause varicose or spider veins. Standing makes the vascular network work harder to pump blood from your legs up to your heart — and if the valves, which keep your blood flowing, aren't functioning properly, this can lead to icky-looking veins. Trauma can also cause spider veins, such as getting hit by a ball or getting your leg caught in a door.

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For many of us, one of the most traumatic things that can happen is hair loss. It's even traumatic for men, but let's face it: This is way worse for the women who experience it. Still, it is normal to lose some hair each and every day.

According to a new Good Housekeeping piece, there are a few things all women should know about hair loss. For most of us, it's nothing to stress over, though. Here are seven other shocking facts about our hair that you probably don't know:

1. Rate of hair growth differs by racial background

Amazingly, your hair grows at different rates depending on your background. According to one study that tested this theory, Asian female hair grew the fastest at a rate of six inches per year. African female hair grew four inches per year, and Caucasian female hair grew a little more than five inches. Pretty crazy, no?

2. Female hair grows slower than male hair

Men may be more likely to go bald than their female counterparts, but they have denser hair that grows faster than ours. Damn them! How unfair is that?

3. Blondes have more hair

You may or may not believe blondes have more fun, but there is one fact no one can deny. They have more hair! It's true. The average human head has 100,000 hairs. Blondes have 140,000 on average. Weird science.

4. Women once used the vacuum to dry their hair

The first hair dryer was actually... a vacuum cleaner. The things we will do for beauty. Wow. It must have worked, though, because you'd be hard pressed to find a home that doesn't own one of these babies in today's world. There is nothing better in the winter than hair that is warm and dry long before leaving the house. Amiright?

5. Chimps and humans have the same density of hair follicles

6. Weight loss can also cause hair loss (BOO!)

7. Hair strands are only meant to grow to two or three feet max

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Why we're obsessed

Our thoughts on plaid have been a bit mixed up until now — it can so easily go from good to tacky, after all —but Taylor's outfit has, dare we say it, transformed our opinion of the print. Thanks to a preppy collar and a subdued color, this dress has swiftly made its way onto our crush list.

How to style the look

Black tights and heels are of course a must for this look, but the statement bag is what really pulls the whole ensemble together, so go ahead and break out your most killer purse and walk confidently ahead, stylish lady.

1. Plaid Shirtdress (loft.com, $70)
2. Hanes Silk Reflections Pure Bliss Ultra Sheer Tights in Jet (kohls.com, $13) 
3. ABEO B.I.O.system Heather Neutral (thewalkingcompany.com, $175)
4. Serinda Bag in Plum (shoedazzle.com, VIP price $50)
5. Eye Earrings (eluxe.ca, $20)
6. Give it a Twirl Lip Gloss Duo (bareminerals.com, $18) 

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Preparation is crucial for good designs, so for our Hunger Games nails we will need to start with a strong base of white and black.

Preparation:

1. Apply a base coat to protect your nails.
2. Apply 2 layers of black nail polish on your preferred accent nail. I went with the middle.
3. Next, apply 2 layers of white nail polish on all your other nails to create a base for ombre nails.
4. Apply 1 layer of fast-dry top coat to make the surface flat for easier painting.
5. Let all these layers dry completely before you move on.

Now, let’s start the real design.

Eye-catching fire

Supplies:

• Yellow: Dazzle Dry, Sahara
• Orange: Dazzle Dry, Tutti Frutti Smoothie
• Pink: Dazzle Dry, The Duchess
• Black: Dazzle Dry, Midnight Express
• Top Coat: Dazzle Dry, Fast Dry Top Coat
• Latex-free makeup sponge
• Small and cleaning brushes: acrylic brushes from Michaels
• Peel-off base coat for cuticles: DIY (3/4 Elmer's Glue and 1/4 water)

Directions:

1. Apply DIY peel-off base coat around your nail to make the cleaning job easier after you're done with the ombre. You can easily make a peel-off base yourself using Elmer's glue and water in a clean empty nail polish bottle. Fill the bottle 3/4 with Elmer's glue and 1/4 with water and shake it up. Wait until peel-off base is dry on the cuticles if you decide to use this method.

Instead of using peel-off base you can also wrap your finger using masking or Scotch tape.

2. Apply yellow, orange and pink nail polishes on a latex-free makeup sponge, overlaying colors, in 3 stripes. Use fresh or thinned nail polishes for optimal results. Apply several layers so the polish absorbs into the sponge.

3. Take the wet sponge and push it onto your nail. After you first push the sponge onto your nail you will already see that color transferred to your nails, but it doesn't quite yet look like an ombre effect and colors will be separated. Start lightly dabbing sponge up and down your nail to create the ombre effect. If your colors aren't bright enough, let ombre dry and repeat this step again.

4. After you are satisfied with your ombre, remove the peel-off base, apply top coat and let it dry completely.

5. Drop some black nail polish onto a plastic bag and use a small brush to create drips as seen above. You'll start to form fire tendrils.

Never fear if you touch your cuticles with black polish while painting; take a flat brush, dip it in acetone or non-acetone nail polish remover and clean your skin.

6. Let the design completely dry and apply top coat. Try to apply the top coat with one brush stroke so you don't smear the design.

Now we'll move on to the accent nail.

Glittering Mockingjay

Supplies:

• Base coat: Dazzle Dry, Base Coat
• White: Dazzle Dry, White Lightning
• Black: Dazzle Dry, Midnight Express
• Gold: Dazzle Dry, Her Majesty
• Top Coat: Dazzle Dry, Fast Dry Top Coat
• Detail brush: Pure Color 10 Detail brush from What Up Nails

Directions:

1. Drop some white nail polish onto a plastic bag. Using a small detail brush, start creating the shape of the mockingjay logo on your nail. Use the book cover or pull a picture of the logo up on your phone for reference. You can always use a small brush dipped in acetone if you need to clean up any accidents while painting. White nail polish will create a good base for another color on top to have brighter colors

2. Let the white nail polish dry completely and then drop some gold nail polish onto your plastic bag and, using same detail brush, fill in the white bird.

3. Let your design completely dry and apply thick layer of fast-drying top coat. Apply top coat in one stroke to not to smear design.

It's not that I try to hide when I dye my hair or tweeze my eyebrows, but I try to do it when no one else is home. And heaven help the man, child or cat who walks in on me while I'm waxing my 'stache.

I'm not alone in my reticence to share. According to plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, M.D., hiding cosmetic enhancements has become a trend among his clients. And it's not just facial hair they're lying about — it's full-on plastic surgery.

"Cosmetic surgery has become a new form of infidelity — for both men and women," he writes. "As the number of people having plastic surgery rises, more and more feel the need to hide their procedures from their significant others. In fact, we did a survey of cosmetic patients in my office and found that one-third don't tell their partners about their treatments."

My friend Shannon wasn't surprised. "My husband never notices when I get Botox. I pay for it so I don't say anything."

Botox or fillers are one thing but how do one-third of patients hide something like bigger boobs or a nose job? Any made-up explanation for why you have to stay bandaged for weeks or have two black eyes is probably more alarming than just saying "I had surgery." (I've decided to be an MMA fighter? I was mugged at the grocery store? The doctor had to puncture my lung to save my life after I was in a horrible car accident?) Yet Youn says patients go to great lengths to hide even the biggest procedures. Some take a "vacation" to get the work done and others wait until their spouse goes out of town for business.

Kelly says that after her breast augmentation, which took her from an a-cup to a d-cup, she had to come up with a myriad of excuses to explain why she couldn't lift her arms. "I didn't have a boyfriend at the time so I didn't worry about that, but I did get some really strange looks at work and at the gym," she says. "Eventually I just told everyone I'd pulled a muscle in my chest really, really badly."

In addition to lying about the procedure itself, patients also have to cover the money trail. Ashley explains, "I work for a facial plastic surgeon and a lot of women will pay in cash for Botox and Restylane (they're not as easily detectable like a face lift) to avoid charging their cards and having to explain to their husbands."

While it's kind of funny to think about someone going to FBI levels of deception to hide getting work done, Youn never addresses the idea of why women (and it does seem like it's mostly women) feel that this is necessary.

"To me this just reinforces the complete fantasy that our society demands: Women never age, their looks don't change, there is no such thing as Photoshop, and cosmetic procedures don't even exist! This state of non-aging is natural and costs no money!" Monica says. "In my opinion women need to be more upfront about all this stuff. With that said, given the social pressures involved, I really can't fault any individual woman for hiding this."

What's clear is that whether women are doing it to keep the romance alive, to boost their own self-esteem or to look the way society says they should, taking pride in and spending money on one's appearance is still considered vain, frivolous and even embarrassing. Until we can embrace realistic standards of beauty for women in all ages and all stages of life, "cosmetic infidelity" will continue to happen.

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You will need:

• A matte eyeshadow in a color that matches your brows, or is a shade lighter
• Hair pomade, either your guy's grooming clay or a lighter styling paste
• A clean mascara wand or spoolie
• Small utensil for mixing (I like to use the opposite end of a spoolie or a brush handle)
• Synthetic angled brush for applying

Directions:

1. Create loose powder from eyeshadow

First, swipe a clean mascara wand across the surface of your eyeshadow, creating a loose pigment.

2. Scoop a pea size amount of styling paste

Scoop out a bit of styling paste/clay/pomade, about the size of a pea. The type of styling product you choose will depend on the texture and hold you want. A product like Aveda's Light Elements Defining Whip will create more of a brow mousse, while a grooming clay, paste or wax will create more of a true pomade and have greater hold.

3. Mix the power and the paste

Use a toothpick or end of you mascara wand to incorporate the pigment and styling product together.

4. Apply!

Now dip your synthetic angled brush into your newly created pomade and apply in short strokes, building the color gradually. As a bonus, you can even use this as a root touch up!

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My first look was an edgy play on black and gold. I love the look of leather pants, a stunning top and a denim jacket. It's perfect for day and night.

My second look was a chic, muted gray sparkly top with jeweled and embellished accessories. Keeping it simple is easy, but adding shiny staple pieces adds the pizzazz.

For the third look, flirty was written all over it. I toned down my gold sequined dress with a denim, collared top tied up at the waist. I kept the bottom part of my outfit fancy with shiny pumps.

My fourth outfit was on the casual side as well. A striped gold-and-cream cardigan paired with a distressed denim pencil skirt is cutting-edge and chic at the same time.

The holidays are all about wearing what makes you feel festive and all-around fab. What do you think makes the perfect holiday outfit?

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You'll need a nail file, foil, cotton strips and acetone to remove the gel. All you have to do is soak the cotton strips in the acetone, place them on your fingers and wrap each with foil to help the acetone soak in.

Let them sit for five minutes and the gel should easily peel off. If the polish is still being stubborn, you can use a cuticle stick to scrape the rest off. After you're finished, make sure to rub cuticle oil on your nails to help maintain their strength and moisture.

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Luckily for jean lovers (and who isn't a jean lover?) there are tons of modern ways to pull off this fabric. You can even do denim-on-denim without looking like Clint Eastwood in a Western. If you're shy about denim overload, however, stick to one piece per outfit. Our favorite denim looks are below.

Jeans

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Go casual chic like Jennifer Garner with a relaxed flannel shirt, dainty silver pendant, and a structured leather purse. This look is totally classic, but the shoes and accessories help keep things interesting without sacrificing the casually cool silhouette. Don't forget the open-toe shoes and and glasses for some extra pizzazz. In case you don't wear glasses, we've given you an option for sunglasses instead.

• Hunter Plaid Flannel Shirt (SaksFifthAvenue.com, $128)
• Easy Fit Jeans (Lee.com, now available at JC Penney, Kohl’s, Sears, Macy’s, Belk and Lee.com)
• Judith Jack 'Pearl Romance' Faux Pearl Pendant (Nordstrom.com, $48)
• MICHAEL Michael Kors Selma Large East West Satchel (Macys.com, $358)
• Rachel Zoe Nancy Snakeskin Wedge Sandal (NiemanMarcus.com, $325)
• Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses (Intermixonline.com, $170)

Denim button-down

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Denim tops have never been cooler, especially those of the button-down variety. Want in on the action? Choose a loose-fit blouse and layer it over a girly tank, like this white ruffled cami, for a fun mix of rugged and feminine styles. A black fedora and tough leather handbag add some much-needed edge to this otherwise sweet outfit. Top things off with some cozy black leggings or fashionable trousers to avoid the Canadian tuxedo effect.

• Indigo Linen Ex-Boyfriend Shirt (Madewell.com, $80)
• Ruffle Cami (Madewell.com, $40)
• Asymmetrical-Brim Fedora (Topshop.com, $50)
• Big Buddha Daytona Chain Satchel (Dillards.com, $90)
• Vince Linen-Blend Tapered Pants (TheOutnet.com, $135)

Jean skirt

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Denim skirts don't need to be teeny-tiny when it comes to hemline. Choose an understated A-line silhouette that falls to mid-thigh with flattering pleats to go with a studded racerback tank top for a grown-up version of Emma Roberts' sassy off-duty look. Keep things playful with slip-on Keds in white and black, and white polka-dot socks (another trend that never goes out of style). It's cute and quirky without making you look like a schoolgirl.

• Tommy Hilfiger Pleated Denim Skirt (Macys.com, $89)
• Harlowe and Graham Studded Racerback Tank (Nordstrom.com, $35)
• Keds "Teacup" Slip-On Sneakers (Nordstrom.com, $45)
• Antipast Polka-Dot Ankle Socks (Barneys.com, $34).

Denim dress

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Make like Naomi Watts in a drop-waisted denim shirtdress for an easy, breezy weekend outfit. Jean fabric is essentially a neutral and pairs brilliantly with most patterns, as you can see with these rose-printed Birkenstocks. Keep accessories minimal with a black-trimmed straw fedora and tortoiseshell sunglasses. Now you're ready for a music festival or a trip to the farmers market.

• Paige Denim Mila Drop-Waist Denim Shirtdress (Cusp.com, $106)
• Birkenstocks "Roses" Sandal (Farfetch.com, $161)
• Somewhere Sunny Straw Fedora (Forever21.com, $11)
• Nicole Miller Reade Sunglasses (Bluefly.com, $45).

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Maybe it's because I became a mom. The truth is, after eight years of parenthood, most of those spent either working from home or staying at home with the kids, I have lost almost all sense of beauty. I wear makeup once a month (if that) and I do get my hair blown out on occasion and styled monthly, but for the past eight years, I have had the exact same hair color. Brown with blond highlights.

In other words, I was so in need of a change.

I had been watching a lot of celebrities go "ombre" recently. The style is really kind of genius. If you look at it, it mostly looks just like dark roots with light tips. It's definitely not something new but it looks great. It's a youthful vibe that reminds me of all the summers I used to spend at the pool.

Around this time of year, this is what my hair always looked like — dark at the base with bleached out ends. I had decided last week that I wanted to do something fairly drastic and initially had considered going plum berry (a deep reddish purple) or red again, but both require enormous amounts of maintenance and for me, with three kids and a busy job, low-maintenance is the name of the game. Ombre it is. This is me before:

Unfortunately, my hair appointment was only for a partial foil so my hope to get a full, deep ombre look was foiled (pun intended), but my hair stylist was able to do a "taste of ombre" as she called it, which, for a mom, is a good way to try something new without being shocked silly.

The main difference between this and my usual partial foil seemed to be the fact that she painted it through. She used long foils that reached my ends, but at the top, the color was thorough in order to darken my roots. See the result below:

The difference is not dramatic, it's true. But I am reasonably confident that it will last me until my next appointment on Jan. 3 and it's a little different, just enough to bring me out of my mom doldrums and make me feel a little fresher in my look. My kids noticed, too.

"You are dark on top, mommy!" my daughter screamed when I walked in the door.

My friend also warned me that ombre has the tendency to look "trashy" when unkempt, so hopefully the new style will force me to be a little more diligent about my upkeep. A little more time with the hair dryer, a little less time with the top knot. That can only be a good thing.

We moms need to change things up, too. Shake up the mix. I still probably won't wear makeup every day, but at least when I wear my hair down I feel like things look a little different than before. That has to count for something!

Would you ever try ombre?

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