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    Erica Boorstein

    Erica Boorstein

  • Up and Coming Stars with Famous Parents

    It seems that talent is genetic. These rising Hollywood stars all learned about the biz from the best: mom and dad.

  • Weirdest Runway Looks Ever

    It's tough to tell what these designers were thinking with these runway looks. Check these designs that not even Lady Gaga would dare to wear. <br> -Erica Boorstein

  • Hottest Colors for Fall 2012

    Now that it's already August, fall is right around the corner. Start planning your autumn outfits with these great pieces to take you into the fall and our tips on how to wear the season's hottest colors and trends. <br> -Erica Boorstein

  • Style Icons of the 1990's

    The 1990's were a decade of some of the greatest fashion icons...and some of the worst. Take a walk down memory lane with our list of the top style icons of the '90's.

  • 1980's Style Icons

    The 80's are, like, totally back in style. Moonwalk your way through our list of the ultimate 80's style icons for some fashion inspiration.

  • 1970's Style Icons

    From edgy rockstars to girls-next door we've put together the list of the style icons that defined a decade.

  • Summer Accessories

    With summer halfway over, it's probably that time when everything in your closet seems dull. Spice up your wardrobe with these awesome summer accessories.

  • 100 Gorgeous Christmas Cookies

    You're sure to be the envy of your cookie swap with these amazing Christmas cookie recipes!

  • CAST YOUR VOTE: Shine Reader to Win $1,500 Designer Handbag and Orbit Gum

    <span style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:15px;">Yahoo! Shine and</span> <span style="font-size:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.orbitgum.com" target="" title="">Orbit</a></span> <span style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:15px;">are helping one lucky reader freshen up her</span> <span style="font-size:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/coach-handbags-2012-155200980.html" target="" title="">purse</a></span> <span style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:15px;">and her</span> <span style="font-size:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/brush-yet-bad-breath-162100515.html" target="" title="">breath</a></span> <span style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:15px;">with an incredibly</span> <span style="font-size:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/giveaway-1-500-designer-handbag-orbit-gum-190900771.html" target="" title="">fancy designer bag</a></span> <span style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:15px;">(approximate retail value: $1,500) filled with the cute new micro packs of Orbit gum. <br> <br> We asked our readers to submit photos of your busted, worn-to-death, beat-down, or just plain ugly carry-all that's begging for retirement to our</span> <span style="font-size:15px;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/yahoo-shine-designer-handbag-giveaway/" target="" title="">Flickr group contest</a></span><span style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:15px;">. Here are our top 10 finalists! Please vote for the Shine reader you feel is most worthy of a fabulous new designer bag featuring one of the world's most recognizable logos. <br> <br></span> <span style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:15px;"><b>YOU VOTED AND WE HAVE A WINNER!</b> Congratulations to SUNSHINE_808! You are the winner of a gorgeous new designer handbag filled with micro packs of Orbit gum! We will be contacting you shortly and we hope you enjoy your prize! Thanks to everyone for participating.</span> <span style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:15px;"><br> <br> NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and D.C., 18 years and older or the age of majority in state of residence, whichever is greater, at the time of entry. Ends 11:59 PM EST, 7/20/12. For Official Rules and prize descriptions, click</span> <span style="font-size:15px;"><span><span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/author-blog-posts/official-rules-yahoo-shine-designer-handbag-giveaway-182800759.html" target="" title="">here</a></span></span></span><span style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:15px;">.</span> <br>

  • What's in Season?

    We all know produce tastes better and is better for you when eaten in season. To help you eat seasonably, we created a produce guide complete with recipes. Enjoy!

  • Wedding Guest Attire

    Recently the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/author-blog-posts/cdc-offers-wedding-survival-tips-175100193.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CZmTwhQGBcAX8khmolQ" target="" title="">Centers for Disease Control</a> (CDC) published their own <a rel="nofollow" href="http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2012/07/cdcs_weddingday_survival_guide/" target="" title="">wedding day survival guide</a> with the reason that, "planning for a wedding isn't that much different than planning for a disaster." Since the CDC has already prepared us for what to do in case of an <i>actual</i> emergency, at the Shine we're helping you with the other kind of wedding-related emergency....a <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/celebritiesa-worst-fashion-mistakes-2455539.html;_ylt=A2KJ3CepUQhQQkIAzMshmolQ" target="" title="">fashion don't</a>. So consider this our wedding guest attire survival guide to prevent any fashion disasters this wedding season.

  • Stars in Bikinis

    During this heatwave it seems that the only way to beat the heat is next to the pool or at the beach in your favorite swimsuit. These celebrities seem to have the right idea of how to look great in a bikini while swimming, tanning, or even at their own concerts (we're looking at you Lady Gaga).

  • 100 Best Books Ever Written

    It seems like there are endless lists of of "The Best 100 Books Ever Written". Everyone from <a rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" href="http://entertainment.time.com/2005/10/16/all-time-100-novels/#how-we-picked-the-list" title="">Time Magazine</a> to <a rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Top-Books-Time-Part-Classics/lm/1GYAL8C5AL24Y" title="">Amazon</a> to <a rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.nytimes.com/library/books/072098best-novels-list.html" title="">The New York Times</a> seems to have complied a list. We at The Shine have sifted through the lists to come up with what we think are the the top 100. How many have you read already?

  • Safe Fun in the Sun: Knowing the Signs of Heat-Related Injuries

    As record-shattering temperatures continue across the nation, parents need to be aware that the intense heat is especially difficult on children-so, unfortunately, what seems like ordinary whining might be a signal of something more serious. Kids are more likely than adults to experience heat-related injuries such as dehydration, heat exhaustion, and prickly skin rash. They don't sweat as effectively as adults and their smaller bodies absorb more heat because they have a high ratio of surface area to body mass.

  • Has 'Eat Balanced' Achieved the Impossible? "Nutritionally Balanced" Pizza

    Who says pizza has to be bad for you? Donnie McLean, the founder of Eat Balanced, doesn't believe this. Like the rest of us, McLean loved pizza but always regretted eating it after because of all the extra salt and calories he knew he was getting from his favorite Italian treat. Combining his love of pizza with his health-conscious attitude, he set out to do the seemingly impossible: create a healthy pizza. ...

  • Clutter Dominates the Home of the Typical American Family

    <span>It seems that today American families have more possessions and less space than ever before. In new book <i><a rel="nofollow" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Life-Home-21st-Century-Families/dp/1931745617" title="">Life at Home in the 21st Century: 32 Families Open Their Doors</a></i> , anthropologists from UCLA's Cotsen Institute of Archaeology, working with photographer Enzo Ragazzini, documented the chaos and clutter in 32 ordinary middle class homes. The takeaway? Those junk rooms, piles of cords and overstuffed cabinets looks just as bad as you fear they do.--Erica Boorstein</span>

  • Editors' Picks: What We're Reading This Month

    <p> It's summer and that means the perfect time to relax outside with a great book. The Shine editors have put together a list of what we're reading to offer some recommendations. Happy reading! </p>