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    1. Testing new ways to fight acne at home

      05/16/13 FashionBy Carolyn Brundage, Times correspondent

      Whether you're 16 or 36, acne puts a definite damper on your confidence. But when it comes to acne, it turns out some often-repeated causes and cures are untrue. Chocolate may not be good for your thighs, but it's not to blame for blemishes. And don't even think of heading to the beach to clear up acne. A tan may …

    2. Testing the best hair products for dry, frizzy and thinning hair

      05/09/13 FashionBy Carolyn Brundage, Times correspondent

      Hair can be your crowning glory or it can simply fall flat.

    3. New BB creams, tried and tested

      05/02/13 FashionBy Carolyn Brundage, Times correspondent

      If you value healthy skin and want to avoid sun damage, it's time to get on board with daily use of a BB cream or beauty balm.

    4. Beach boutique at home on the gulf

      05/02/13 Fashion

      Bamboo walls, a little sand carried over from passers-by and a young and casual atmosphere: Freaky-Tiki Surf Shack has all the elements of a classic surf shop but despite being a short walk from Clearwater Beach, this place is less of a tourist destination and more of a local hotspot.

    5. Tips, tricks and tech to make your mani look magic

      04/25/13 FashionBy Carolyn Brundage, Times correspondent

      When I was a little girl, manicures were simple. There were basically two options: Tinker Bell peel-off polish and the ever-popular "marker" manicure, customized with the hottest marker hues from my pencil box.

    6. Three beauty treatments to save face in a hurry

      04/18/13 FashionBy Carolyn Brundage, Times correspondent

      Last week, Beverly Hills' mouthiest, and leggiest, "housewife," Brandi Glanville, tweeted pictures of her bare and very red face after partaking in laser treatments, reportedly to remedy Melasma. But while Glanville's on-air persona takes things to extremes, there's no need for you and me to get overly aggressive in the …

    7. For men, a made-to-order Mecca on Dale Mabry

      04/18/13 FashionBy Natalia Galbett, Times correspondent

      There once was a time when suits, ties and sport jackets were everyday wardrobe staples for men, no matter what the occasion. Times have changed, but at Kirbys Mens Wear in Tampa, a piece of it remains intact. The store has been a gentlemen's shopping destination since 1959, and in a world of jeans and flip-flops, the …

    8. 'Mad Men,' 'Oz the Great and Powerful' inspire spring beauty trends

      04/11/13 FashionBy Carolyn Brundage, Times correspondent

      It's no surprise that beauty and style trends are influenced by celebrity style icons. After all, years after her death, Marilyn Monroe is still inspiring everything from lipstick hues to jewelry collections. The latest beauty news involves a string of product launches inspired not by the celebrities themselves, but by …

    9. Here's how to keep those toes in good standing

      04/04/13 FashionBy Carolyn Brundage, Times correspondent

      Pedicures are serious business. Just ask Cindy Vong, the woman who opened a fish spa in Phoenix only to have it shut down by the Arizona Board of Cosmetology. She's in court fighting for her right — and yours — to "fish pedicures," during which small fish nibble away dead skin.

    10. Three eye makeup tips you haven't heard about

      03/28/13 FashionBy Carolyn Brundage, Times correspondent

      Follow typical beauty advice or the instructions included with your favorite cosmetics and you're often left with results that are less than stellar. On the other hand, hang out with experts who've used these products again and again and you'll discover unusual application tricks only whispered backstage and shared in …