Fashion

By PAIGE HERMAN and MARIE KUECHEL
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
You see them everywhere you look: bottled beverages that claim everything from health to beauty benefits. Read the label of any nutraceutical beauty beverage and you'll find water mixed with a plethora of vitamins, antioxidants and rare herbal extracts.

By MACKENZIE CARPENTER
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
When she broke her arm, Grace Kelly used an Hermes scarf as a sling. During World War II, Rosie the Riveter wore a humbler version in the factory to protect her hair and face.

By JUDIE SCHWARTZ and EVELINDA URMAN
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Judie: In the morning I choose my clothing based on what I have scheduled that day. Unfortunately, Not everyone does. Many people confuse how they look inside the home with how they should look outside the home.

By JUDIE SCHWARTZ and EVELINDA URMAN
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Evelinda: "These boots are made for walking" ... NOT! My new brown boots are killing me. And you know, I can take a lot of pain.

By DAN VIERRIA
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Will the mustache rise from the stubble? Maligned as the fashion statement of Larry the Cable Guy, the 'stache is itching for a glorious comeback. Blame it on Borat.

Sacha Baron Cohen's character Borat in the box-office hit "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" sports a big, bushy mustache.

By PAIGE HERMAN and MARIE KUECHEL
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
More than 9 million Americans underwent non-surgical plastic surgery procedures to enhance appearance last year and the marketplace continues to grow, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Those numbers reflect treatments performed in qualified physicians' offices including Botox, injectable fillers, facial peels and even laser hair removal.

By DAHLIA JEAN WEINSTEIN
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Most women cringe at the thought of adding inches to their waists. We say, go wide, wider and widest.

The biggest belts we've seen in a while are the hot trend, but don't let the extra material fool you.

By JUDIE SCHWARTZ and EVELINDA URMAN
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Here's the latest Style Matters roundup of fashion news:

Evelinda: How about an exercise class called Stiletto Strength? Offered at New York City-based Crunch Fitness studios, the class is taught by a former Radio City Rockette.

By DAHLIA JEAN WEINSTEIN
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
From knee-high boots to platform pumps and from ankle booties to ballerina flats, there is a perfect style to satisfy all soles for the fall.

Find your favorites among the various styles we selected.

By PAIGE HERMAN and MARIE KUECHEL
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
You can take beauty matters into your own hands with at-home versions of in-office treatments that are now available at a store near you.