Come winter, “dressing” becomes “bundling.” You start with long underwear, add a tee and cashmere hoodie, then seal yourself into a wool coat, hat, and mittens.

But if that’s the only type of layering you are doing this season, you’re ...

Celebs get all the perks.

Stylists drop gowns at their houses, makeup artists pop by to doll them up, and jewelry designers deck them in baubles to trot out on the red carpet.

Don’t feel left out. Get in on ...

Is there anything more joyous than the dual-purpose item? The El Camino (it’s a car and a truck!), the Easy Spirit shoe (looks like a pump, feels like a sneaker!), the little sis (she’s a relative and a personal slave!). ...

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

It’s as true cut out in bubble letters on a third-grade bulletin board as it is as a gifting principle for your girlies. Here are some places around ...

Buy, buy, buy … Give, give, give … Save, save, save …

What: Maria Pinto Sample Sale
When: 12/1 and 12/2; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2211 North Elston Avenue, Suite 306, at Webster Avenue (312-602-2630).
Why: ...

The invitations match the tablecloths, which coordinate with the flowers, which harmonize with your dress, which looks exactly like the three-tier wedding cake.

Not exactly the look you had in mind.

Step out of the tulle nightmare that is the ...

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Look toned and sexy without executing a single crunch.

Impossible? Nah.

Not when you fake it with Elaine Perlov’s take on the karate belt, which is just the thing to punch up ...