Fashion

High, tall, strappy and colorful are all appropriate descriptions of 2012's summer shoe fashions. And that's not all - glitters, metal toes, and natural colors are in the mix as well. Even clear shoes are showing off this summer.

Accessories can really shine in the summer, when you're wearing less clothing and showing more skin. Summer accessories adorn your body and add personality to your outfit. Another advantage to wearing trendy accessories this summer is affordability - the right accessories can give old outfits an entirely new look, which is usually much less expensive than buying a whole new outfit.

I love to shop as much as most of the women I know. I enjoy nothing more than an afternoon or a weekend with nothing on the agenda other than to shop. However, as all busy people know, life rarely provides such a time. More often than not my shopping happens in small segments of time in between other errands and responsibilities. In the past few years, shopping at a department store has become my best friend for this very reason.

The stars are both in Hollywood and the firmament. Both types of stars, from a distance, look exotic, beautiful and perfect. The idea of a film actor being a “star” is connected to the fact that they are someone so famous that their name and image instantly connects with and attracts the public. Like the stars that are celestial bodies, they light up the darkness—the film star does so in a darkened movie theatre, while the stars above are the constant lights in the eternally ...

Summer presents lots of occasions for dressing up, such as weddings, date nights and other special events. But stepping out in style doesn't have to cost a lot, says Star Jones, co-host on "The View."