Retailers Looking to Pass on Savings from Debit Card Swipe-Fee

You may have noticed that retailers could be shifting their gears to bring you better prices. This isn’t just for the holidays. On October 1, the new Federal Reserve regulations cut debit card swipe fees roughly in half. “Retailers across the nation are developing a wide range of innovative ways to pass these savings along …

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Fall Beauty Blowout Part 2: Barneys New York Beauty Guru Jason Ascher Gives Tips to Survive the Season

After spreading out a bountiful beauty harvest for us at Barneys New York, resident guru Jason Ascher still had a few valuable tips up his sleeve. As a veteran of working at such influential beauty brands as Bobbi Brown, Chanel, NARS and Chantecaille, Ascher knows exactly what it takes to seamlessly transition your beauty routine …

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Fall Beauty Blowout Part 1: Barneys New York Beauty Guru Jason Ascher Picks This Season's Top Products

Autumn has arrived and finally, it’s time to banish that frizz-inducing humidity and makeup-running heat for fresher, fuller, beauty-friendly fall temps. Then again, we all know there is no such thing as a real beauty-friendly season. Usher one out and breath a sigh of relief and another comes barreling in, chock full of elements to …

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Celebrity Style: Fashion Week Trends And The Celebs Who Wear Them — Heidi Klum, Demi Moore, Camilla Belle and Zoe Saldana

New York Fashion Week came and went, followed by London, Milan, and Paris. We came, we saw, we conquered.  We watched designers showcase their undeniable talent and celebrities wear stylish pieces to match. One of the best things about Fashion Week month (besides the fabrics, unique looks and talented styles, of course) is the fact …

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Finds On A Dime: Fall 2011 Trend. Cozy Capes

The cape, a sweet marriage between the poncho and coat, is the coveted cover-up for fall. This unanticipated craze captures the coziness of a poncho, adds a pinch of structure and becomes one lavish detail. Capes aren’t just the trademarks of costumed crime fighters; these days this shape has metamorphosed into an avaunt-garde fashion statement. …

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