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All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. In addition to the the titles below, you can get to know the presidential candidates a little better with election-edition A&E Biography docs on Obama and McCain. The Counterfeiters Winner of this Read more
As part of my coverage of this year's Oscars, I'll be posting the trailers for as many of the Best Documentary and Best Foreign Language Film nominees as I can find. Since it's often harder to see these films in theaters, it's nice to get a taste of them before Oscar night — not to mention that it might help you when you fill out your Oscar ballot. The third film I've featured from this 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
I just read an adamant argument against buying cheap knockoffs from Daily Finance. Writer Loren Berlin says that it is illegal, supports child labor, and can be hazardous to your health. In fact, Kevin Spreekmeester, the marketing vice president for outdoor clothing retailer Canada Goose, says that the fake jackets sometimes are stuffed with chicken parts. "It's feathers; it's beaks; it's feet. Read more
The Internet is rife with horror stories about fraudulent cosmetics, and we've told you how to spot counterfeits when you see them. But just in case you still weren't convinced about how widespread this is, here's proof of just how easy it is to buy and sell fakes online. To see how faux cosmetics like this become available, just keep reading. Read more
The headline basically says it all. Good Morning America did an investigation and found that counterfeit perfumes, which often end up being sold in kiosks, on the street, and sometimes even at the mall, can contain disgusting, dangerous substances like urine, antifreeze, and bacteria. And even worse, the proceeds from them often go to organizations that fund terrorism, drug cartels, and child Read more
Contenders for the next legendary fragrance — The Fashion Spot Preview Chanel’s gorgeous holiday makeup collection — InStyle Do you really need that beauty product? — Real Simple 3 hair color trends to replace last year's ombre look — Refinery 29 It's settled: this Princess Beatrice fascinator is your Halloween costume — The Cut How to spot counterfeit makeup online — Read more
If you've ever bought a new bottle of your favorite fragrance only to be taken aback by the smell, you're not alone. There are a bunch of reasons why it might smell different, and you should always trust your nose when it tells you that something's up. Some differences in a scent are red flags that you should return the stuff immediately, and some of them more likely mean that the version of the Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. There isn’t anything you can’t get on the internet anymore–and for a lot less (though we’ll take our chances on the last of the trio before the other two). As for the drugs (doctor-approved, not the other kind), prescription medications can really add up, so it’s no wonder that online Read more
Karen Elson and Jack White are celebrating their split with a party — Vogue UK LA hot sale: blowout bonanza at Milk — Refinery29 Sample-sale shopping tips for newbies — The Budget Fashionista Tory Burch won $164 million in a lawsuit against counterfeiters — The Cut Gucci will dress Florence Welch for her North American tour — The Cut Malin Akerman and Camila Alves talk Summer vacation Read more
