Life is full of tough questions. Are we alone in the universe? Is the man-of-the-moment playing it cool, or is he just not that into you? Does expensive shampoo really make a difference?

While you ponder life’s biggest issues, rest ...

For women unlucky enough to be born with a last name like Slutsky, Hemmerdinger, or Zitgob, the thought of giving it up for their soon-to-be husband’s isn’t all that painful.

For others, it can be tough to let go.

Lisa ...

If you’re going to San Francisco … Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair …

True San Franciscans know that’s not a very good idea. Around here, fresh cut flowers tend to wilt from the humidity or drown ...

The ’80s. When Friday night with the girls meant OD’ing on cookie dough and dancing around the house in cute little matching pajamas.

Oh, how times have changed. Last weekend’s fuel came straight up with a twist. The girls have ...

You consider yourself pretty socially conscious. You recycle when you take out the trash. You sign petitions. You drive a hybrid car (or at least know someone who does).

But when it comes to putting your money where your mouth ...

You are, sad to say, a total stare-stalker.

Spot something you like and your eyes stick like rubber cement. Not such a problem when it’s an eclair (which tends not to mind being objectified), but when it’s someone’s vintage bag, ...

As children, most of us girls (the girly ones anyway) spent hours dressing up in Mom’s clothes and styling Barbie in prefab outfits.

And then there were little ones like Cassie Williams, who made outfits for her guinea pig, Punkin. ...