Everything She Wants

Brides, of course, want to look beautiful on their wedding day.  But picking the perfect wedding dress can be a daunting task, especially if you're not willing to spend a small fortune. That's why used wedding dresses are a great option for budget brides everywhere, and PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com* is the first place they should look. Oscar de la Renta gown on PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com. When she was unable to find an outlet to sell her designer wedding gown, self-proclaimed "sucker for weddings" Josie Daga founded the site in 2004.  PreOwnedWeddingDresses.com connects buyers and sellers of new, sample and used designer wedding gowns, many for less than $500. With over 9,000 wedding dresses in stock by more than 300 different designers including Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier, Marchesa and Oscar de la Renta, the site helps impending brides find their dream dresses. For a one-time, $25 flat fee past brides can also list and resell their dresses. Brides c...

Fashion Week was fun.   Sort of .  While I saw several good and a couple great runway shows ( Christian Siriano and Monique Lhuillier ), I'm not in love with the Lincoln Center locale.  And despite my dogged efforts, I never received the press goodie bag, which is partially why I pay for registration each season ( lesson learned; next season I will rely on invitations ). What I do love, however, is all of the new beauty swag I picked up: Patyka Green Tangerine Hair & Body Wash   ($26) from France is made from organic green tangerine oil.  The aromatic, organic shower gel leaves my skin silky smooth and smelling subtly fresh and fruity. Spanx Tight-End Tights ($28) come to my rescue every Fashion Week.  I don't think there's a better pair of tights on the market.  They come in stylish patterns and colors, and provide tummy, thigh, and rear-end control. Victoria's Secret Bombshell Eau de Parfum ($45) is a glam blend of purple pas...

Monique Lhuillier's spring show is one the best I've seen during this season's Fashion Week and any Fashion Week I've attended. Getty Images Beautiful, ethereal gowns dominated.  Read more in my Fashion Week Examiner column .