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    1. House Candy in Tampa brings shabby chic decor to your home

      06/13/13 FashionBy Natalia Galbetti, Times correspondent

      If you ever wondered what walking into a Pinterest board would feel like, all you have to do is take a trip to House Candy. The shabby chic home décor boutique in Tampa is a collection of crafty and pretty concoctions for the home, all with a handmade charm and functional twist.

      The best seller. The painted window shutters with antique hooks ($30-$45) are the top seller at the store. They can be used as key hooks, coat hangers or just wall decor.

    2. Heritage Village, private collector showcase vintage wedding gowns

      06/04/13 FashionBy Piper Castillo, Times Staff Writer

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      June is the month for weddings, and Heritage Village marks the occasion with two events that show how bridal fashion has changed through history.

      Dresses from the “Here Come the Brides” exhibit at Heritage Village include, from left, a Victorian white wedding dress from the 1900s to the 1920s, a 1927 flapper-style wedding dress and a 1935 bias-cut gown. They are among the collection’s wedding dresses from the late 1800s to the 1930s.

    3. Exploring myths, musts for your mane

      05/30/13 FashionBy Carolyn Brundage, Times correspondent

      You can fake long locks with hair extensions, but it'll cost you. Or you can shear your locks into a face-framing pixie cut, a la Emma Watson, but bear in mind, confidence is key.

    4. Find your wedded bliss at Anglo Couture and the Bridesmaids Lounge

      05/30/13 FashionBy Natalia Galbetti, Times correspondent

      Fashion designer Vicky Anglo got into the bridal business to make dreams come true. After spending her childhood sketching and playing dress-up with princess gowns, she got not one, but two degrees so she could become the modern equivalent of a fairy godmother: a bridal designer.

      Something for the bridesmaids. Bridal party dresses like this Purple Dessy dress ($277) can be shortened to fit each of the bridesmaids’ figures. The necklace is $120.

    5. Fight frizz and beat the heat with these summer beauty tips

      05/23/13 FashionBy Carolyn Brundage, Times correspondent

      It's Memorial Day weekend, which hopefully means backyard barbecues, sunny days beachside and jaunts down Bayshore.

    6. 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 …

    7. 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.

    8. 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.

      The BB creams from Dr. Lewinn, Clinique and Revlon all are keepers.

    9. 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.

      Bringing the beach home. For those who can’t live by the sand, a colorful seashell wind chime ($34.97) brings a little bit of the sea to a porch or window.

    10. 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.