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Why can't some friends give you the benefit of the doubt?
A psychotherapist shares why your friend mistook your intentions and what to do about it.
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What’s the easiest and cheapest but best way to do NYC?
Here's a little guide for the holidays or any other time of year, from a frequent visitor
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Renée Reardin
Is going mascara-free the biggest beauty flex?
Plus what to do if you feel weird without it
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Is your look too eager?
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Could your personal style benefit from a lookbook?
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What are you reading?
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How’s your pants line-up doing?
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Are almond toe booties the skinny jeans of footwear?
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Would you like an easy way to dress like Carrie Bradshaw this season?
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What do you do when you have an unwanted houseguest?
To start, sleep with one eye open...
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Where did Curious Chat go?
What’s been occupying my brain during an unexpected month-long hiatus
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What are the best places to shop for fall?
A roundup of secondhand designer selects for three big trends...
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Have we been sold a fertility lie?
Looking at the fearmongering and negativity bias at the root cause of our baby anxiety
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Is this the best summer skin-care product?
It's a staple in my handbag.
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How do you wear rings today?
A look at the eye-catching jewellery trend
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How do you find love in your 30s?
Here’s what a few of us did…
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What are you reading?
Five of the buzziest books of the spring and summer
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How did you…launch a beauty brand?
Talking to the woman behind Amaterasu, a clean makeup line that uses only high-quality ingredients
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