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Ok I admit it: I will be checking out the new model TV show "The Agency" tonight at 10:00 PM on Vh1. I am an America's Next Top Model fan (premiering next week - wahoo!), but I have a feeling this show will deliver a different, and just as drama-filled, guilty pleasure experience. Although, I am a little worried of the timing for such a show. With all the controversy over models and the body Read more
Want to know how long it took me to declare myself hooked on VH1's slick new modeling series "The Agency"? Thirty seconds. Thirty seconds in which an odd-looking man named Pink unceremoniously turns away more than a dozen hopefuls at an open call at the Wilhelmina Modeling Agency. One pretty young thing asks Pink what he suggests she do, and Pink responds: "Do something else." Maybe it's because Read more
L'Agence, the cool contemporary brand that found success with its line of perfectly draped tees and later with a complete line of chic, clean-lined separates, has expanded into accessories. Our favorite of the lot is this lace-up heel, which is a perfect mix of sexy and crisp. Bags are the classic hobo shape, some with contrasting color detail. Shoes will retail between $395-$425, while handbags Read more
Sex and the City isn't just popular with video bootleggers: according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's list of top seizures, it's also the most popular counterfeit perfume, WWD reports. Out of 138 commercial perfume shipments Customs intercepted for counterfeit scents, 52 contained fake SATC fragrances. And in total, the agency seized more than a million bogus bottles of the stuff last Read more
Unrest in the Middle East and the closing of American refineries have gas prices going up, up, and away for US consumers. Analysts are predicting that the prices may continue to rise. But don't worry, there are a number of methods to save on refueling your car. Here are some tips: Spend to Save: Look for deals around you that will help you save on your gas. For example, you can choose to Read more
Beyoncé steps out after baby (and looks better than ever!) — PopSugar Did Vogue charge Madonna for using its logo during the Super Bowl? — Styleite John Galliano emerges in London — The Cut CFDA designers assess their impact for a new exhibit — The Daily Beast 14 ways to keep your hands toasty — Stylelist Halston is making yet another comeback — FashionIndie Eddie Borgo taps Read more
The formulas will be the same, but change is already in progress for manufacturer GIB's controversial Brazilian Blowout and Acai Professional Smoothing Solution. Last November, California brought a lawsuit against the company for making misleading claims about the safety of the products, specifically the levels of formaldehyde contained within, but now the parties have come to an agreement. "This Read more
What do Julia Roberts, Christy Turlington, and Twiggy have in common? They've all been the subjects of the UK's tougher-than-nails Advertising Standards Authority. And now, Rachel Weisz is a member of the exclusive group, as earlier today the ASA banned an ad featuring the star because it "misleadingly exaggerated the performance of the product [L'Oréal's Revitalift Repair 10]." According to the Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! The IRS audits only slightly more than 1% of all individual tax returns annually. The agency doesn't have enough personnel and resources to examine each and every tax return filed during a year. So the odds are pretty low that your return will be picked for review. And, of course, the only reason filers should worry about an Read more
A picture of Pippa Middleton might be worth a thousand words, but after plenty of pictures of the younger Middleton, we're ready to hear her speak! Considering we've never so much as heard a peep from Pippa, reports that her first full-length interview is the subject of a bidding war doesn't come as a surprise. Oprah is said to be "pulling out all the stops" to get Pippa on OWN. Meanwhile, Read more
