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Fashion Column: Paying homage to the plaid shirt

March 28, 2013
It’s for cowboys and bad boys, truckers and hipsters. You can wear it in winter or rock it in the spring. And although the women in your life might not love seeing it all the time, there is an unspoken acceptance of this sacred garment.

Beauty Column: The merits of lipstick in a fast-paced world

March 28, 2013
Though many find cosmetics to be a superficial form of self-expression, they can often be an example of art imitating life. With the first few glimpses of green peeking through what remains of the slushy winter snow, spring promises to bring a slew of new beauty inspirations. And this year, as it were, the bold lip is where it’s at, and lipstick is the medium of choice.

Spring 2013 fashion trends

March 28, 2013
Spring has arrived, and it’s time to celebrate by throwing away last year’s trends. Instead of recycling neon pieces and floral prints of the past, take advantage of these bold and daring trends that are irresistible to even the most stylish fashionistas and fashionistos. Learn how you can march into spring looking your absolute best by following these tips :

Food Column: A Real Meal

March 20, 2013
The best meal you ever ate was red meat wrapped in bacon, and you know it. Somebody cooked it in a real kitchen, and they used real food with real calories, real carbohydrates and real protein.

Secret menus that aren’t so secret

March 20, 2013
The secret is out: the items on fast food menu boards aren’t the only things customers can order. Customers who are tired of ordering the same items are in luck, as chains are introducing a “secret menu” to their most loyal patrons.

Artificial sweeteners: a not so sweet supplement

March 14, 2013
Countless studies have shown that with artificial sweeteners come serious health risks. Yet on the other hand, studies show that regular sugar is known to cause health problems as well, such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes. So which is it? Next time you get your morning coffee should you reach for the Splenda, or the real stuff? The answer is the real stuff.

Looks of the Week

February 28, 2013
Check out this week's styles ranging from Ralph Lauren pants to a funky thrift store scarf.

Beauty column: secrets for award-winning makeup

February 28, 2013
The envelopes have been opened, the winners’ names called, and the statues distributed. But if you are like me, after Sunday’s 85th annual Academy Awards, you were left wanting more.

Conor Larkin’s Drink of the Week

February 21, 2013
This new beer is cold out of the tap this week at Conor’s. If you’re in the mood for a light, refreshing beer, Red Hook’s Audible has the perfect amount of bitterness and fruitiness to keep you satisfied.

A new “Taste” for television cooking competitions

February 21, 2013
This winter, Tuesday nights on ABC are sizzling. The network introduced its new food competition show in January, which may soon rival other food shows such as “Top Chef” and “Chopped.”

Food Column: Making friends through meals

February 21, 2013
From kindergarten to high school, I have always attributed my popularity status to the lunches my mom made me everyday. Forget about those Lunchables, Gushers or Fruit Roll-ups – whether I was eating carefully crafted sandwich wraps, extravagant salads or homemade banana bread, I always had the best meal at the table. Everyone wanted a bite, everyone snagged a piece and everyone sat and stared as I cleaned my plate, or rather emptied my lunch bag. If there was a senior superlative for “consumes the best food,” this girl right here would have been the reigning champ. But needless to say, those glory days are over.