Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Lauren Scruggs in First Interview Since Propeller Accident That Took Her Eye Hand

The propeller accident last December may have taken the left eye and hand of 23-year-old Lauren Scruggs, but the fashion blogger and model proved today on the TODAY show that it took none of her spirit.

Sitting down for an interview with Ann Curry's new replacement Savannah Guthrie, Scruggs said it has been her faith that has pulled her through the hard times and that she has had no pain since January. She wanted to step out into the public eye in the interview because she felt she it was time to let the people who'd followed her story see how she was faring.

Scruggs was a up-and-coming fashion blogger and model before she accidentally walked into a spinning plane propeller last December after a holiday lights tour. She received a prosthetic left eye and left hand and quickly returned to blogging after the accident. Her book, "Still Lolo: A Spinning Propeller, A Horrifying Accident, and A Family's Journey of Hope," will be released in November.

Back in April, Lauren's father Jeff Scruggs told the TODAY show that he prays "she'll know her beauty comes from within. She's got so much enthusiasm for life and a beautiful smile, and that encourages me, and I know it encourages others as well.''

It's apparent from her interview today that her father's prayers have been answered. I think you'll agree.

See today's full interview with Lauren on the TODAY Website.

Image: TODAY show

How to Tell Your Skin Type Are You Normal Dry Oily or Sensitive

Up until age 35, I had oily skin. I mean so oily, I would regularly take paper napkins to my face to soak up the excess oils. I found the oiliness annoying, of course, until I turned 35 and my skin dried up like the Saharan Desert. It was then I quickly realized the annoyances of dry skin (flakes, ashy pallor, tightness all the time, more susceptible to wrinkles).

Most women actually have combination -- or normal -- skin. Find out what your skin type is and how to properly care for it in What Type of Skin Do You Have?

More fun tips on skincare:

• Women with darker skin tend to develop fewer wrinkles and at a later age than lighter skinned women.
• Studies of identical twins past age 50 show that the twin who smokes looks much older than the twin who doesn't and the twin who's up to 20 pounds heavier can look 10 years younger than the "fitter," thinner twin.

Flat Hair How to Give Your Thin Fine Hair More Body

Ah, the annoyances of thin, fine hair. It falls flat. It won't take curl. It doesn't look good long. It tends to look stringy. It gets oily fast. (I can go on and on).

The good thing about fine hair is that you can add body to it pretty easily. You just have to know how to get the right haircut and how to use the proper products. I explain everything you need to know about this hair type in my newest article, Flat Hair Fixes: How to Give Your Fine Hair More Body.

Image: Lifesize for Getty Images

How to Give a Killer Massage

I'm a huge fan of massages. I love getting them and I love getting them. As a pre-teen, I gave my mother hours-long massages. She'd call me into her bedroom where I'd find her laying face down on her bed in a slip. I'd rub her shoulders, arms, back, legs and feet and I'd say things like, "Tell me about your childhood." And she would. These were great bonding times between us. I didn't know what I was doing, but I kneaded and rubbed away, using my mother's happy sighs as signs for where she wanted more pressure and where I should stick around for a bit.

There are many, many great online resources for how to give a great massage. Find out more in my new article, How to Give a Great Massage. Find out how to give a partner and even a baby a massage. Also, get the scoop on massage classes and the best massage oils.

Image: Digital Vision, Getty Images

What Happens When I Get the Blue Veins Removed From My Legs

Note from Julyne: I'm on vacation this week, so I'm re-running some popular blog posts, including this one from 2010.

These are my legs in a self-portrait taken on my recent vacation to Tulum, Mexico. I have worked with David Edwards, my personal trainer at the Rockefeller Center New York Sports Club twice a week for more than two years so I feel I've earned these legs and from the front they look great, but the sides of my legs have big, blue spider veins running from the top of my thighs down to my knees.

For years I've thought about getting them checked out by a phlebotomist because my mother had varicose veins on her left leg, huge ones that popped out and hurt her terribly and I've been worried that someday veins might pop out of my legs in a similar fashion. Plus, I am a bit self conscious about them when at the beach. I did my research and made an appointment at The Vein Treatment Center on Manhattan's Upper East Side. I liked that this established facility solely treated vein problems and had been doing so for 28 years. Plus, women flock here from Europe to get their veins treated!

After a consultation where I learned

23 Ways to Save on Haircuts Hair Color and Hair Products

As the economy slowly recovers, you still may find yourself wanting to save money here and there.

I've compiled all my cost-saving tips when it comes to haircuts, hair color and hair products in this article, How to Save on Haircuts, Hair Color and Hair Products.

Find out how to trim your own bangs, which shampoos give you the most bang for your buck and how to find a fancy salon haircut at a not-so-fancy price.

Image: Lifesize/Getty Images

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Lauren Scruggs in First Interview Since Propeller Accident That Took Her Eye Hand

The propeller accident last December may have taken the left eye and hand of 23-year-old Lauren Scruggs, but the fashion blogger and model proved today on the TODAY show that it took none of her spirit.

Sitting down for an interview with Ann Curry's new replacement Savannah Guthrie, Scruggs said it has been her faith that has pulled her through the hard times and that she has had no pain since January. She wanted to step out into the public eye in the interview because she felt she it was time to let the people who'd followed her story see how she was faring.

Scruggs was a up-and-coming fashion blogger and model before she accidentally walked into a spinning plane propeller last December after a holiday lights tour. She received a prosthetic left eye and left hand and quickly returned to blogging after the accident. Her book, "Still Lolo: A Spinning Propeller, A Horrifying Accident, and A Family's Journey of Hope," will be released in November.

Back in April, Lauren's father Jeff Scruggs told the TODAY show that he prays "she'll know her beauty comes from within. She's got so much enthusiasm for life and a beautiful smile, and that encourages me, and I know it encourages others as well.''

It's apparent from her interview today that her father's prayers have been answered. I think you'll agree.

See today's full interview with Lauren on the TODAY Website.

Image: TODAY show

How to Tell Your Skin Type Are You Normal Dry Oily or Sensitive

Up until age 35, I had oily skin. I mean so oily, I would regularly take paper napkins to my face to soak up the excess oils. I found the oiliness annoying, of course, until I turned 35 and my skin dried up like the Saharan Desert. It was then I quickly realized the annoyances of dry skin (flakes, ashy pallor, tightness all the time, more susceptible to wrinkles).

Most women actually have combination -- or normal -- skin. Find out what your skin type is and how to properly care for it in What Type of Skin Do You Have?

More fun tips on skincare:

• Women with darker skin tend to develop fewer wrinkles and at a later age than lighter skinned women.
• Studies of identical twins past age 50 show that the twin who smokes looks much older than the twin who doesn't and the twin who's up to 20 pounds heavier can look 10 years younger than the "fitter," thinner twin.

Flat Hair How to Give Your Thin Fine Hair More Body

Ah, the annoyances of thin, fine hair. It falls flat. It won't take curl. It doesn't look good long. It tends to look stringy. It gets oily fast. (I can go on and on).

The good thing about fine hair is that you can add body to it pretty easily. You just have to know how to get the right haircut and how to use the proper products. I explain everything you need to know about this hair type in my newest article, Flat Hair Fixes: How to Give Your Fine Hair More Body.

Image: Lifesize for Getty Images

How to Give a Killer Massage

I'm a huge fan of massages. I love getting them and I love getting them. As a pre-teen, I gave my mother hours-long massages. She'd call me into her bedroom where I'd find her laying face down on her bed in a slip. I'd rub her shoulders, arms, back, legs and feet and I'd say things like, "Tell me about your childhood." And she would. These were great bonding times between us. I didn't know what I was doing, but I kneaded and rubbed away, using my mother's happy sighs as signs for where she wanted more pressure and where I should stick around for a bit.

There are many, many great online resources for how to give a great massage. Find out more in my new article, How to Give a Great Massage. Find out how to give a partner and even a baby a massage. Also, get the scoop on massage classes and the best massage oils.

Image: Digital Vision, Getty Images

What Happens When I Get the Blue Veins Removed From My Legs

Note from Julyne: I'm on vacation this week, so I'm re-running some popular blog posts, including this one from 2010.

These are my legs in a self-portrait taken on my recent vacation to Tulum, Mexico. I have worked with David Edwards, my personal trainer at the Rockefeller Center New York Sports Club twice a week for more than two years so I feel I've earned these legs and from the front they look great, but the sides of my legs have big, blue spider veins running from the top of my thighs down to my knees.

For years I've thought about getting them checked out by a phlebotomist because my mother had varicose veins on her left leg, huge ones that popped out and hurt her terribly and I've been worried that someday veins might pop out of my legs in a similar fashion. Plus, I am a bit self conscious about them when at the beach. I did my research and made an appointment at The Vein Treatment Center on Manhattan's Upper East Side. I liked that this established facility solely treated vein problems and had been doing so for 28 years. Plus, women flock here from Europe to get their veins treated!

After a consultation where I learned

23 Ways to Save on Haircuts Hair Color and Hair Products

As the economy slowly recovers, you still may find yourself wanting to save money here and there.

I've compiled all my cost-saving tips when it comes to haircuts, hair color and hair products in this article, How to Save on Haircuts, Hair Color and Hair Products.

Find out how to trim your own bangs, which shampoos give you the most bang for your buck and how to find a fancy salon haircut at a not-so-fancy price.

Image: Lifesize/Getty Images

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Lauren Scruggs in First Interview Since Propeller Accident That Took Her Eye Hand

The propeller accident last December may have taken the left eye and hand of 23-year-old Lauren Scruggs, but the fashion blogger and model proved today on the TODAY show that it took none of her spirit.

Sitting down for an interview with Ann Curry's new replacement Savannah Guthrie, Scruggs said it has been her faith that has pulled her through the hard times and that she has had no pain since January. She wanted to step out into the public eye in the interview because she felt she it was time to let the people who'd followed her story see how she was faring.

Scruggs was a up-and-coming fashion blogger and model before she accidentally walked into a spinning plane propeller last December after a holiday lights tour. She received a prosthetic left eye and left hand and quickly returned to blogging after the accident. Her book, "Still Lolo: A Spinning Propeller, A Horrifying Accident, and A Family's Journey of Hope," will be released in November.

Back in April, Lauren's father Jeff Scruggs told the TODAY show that he prays "she'll know her beauty comes from within. She's got so much enthusiasm for life and a beautiful smile, and that encourages me, and I know it encourages others as well.''

It's apparent from her interview today that her father's prayers have been answered. I think you'll agree.

See today's full interview with Lauren on the TODAY Website.

Image: TODAY show

How to Tell Your Skin Type Are You Normal Dry Oily or Sensitive

Up until age 35, I had oily skin. I mean so oily, I would regularly take paper napkins to my face to soak up the excess oils. I found the oiliness annoying, of course, until I turned 35 and my skin dried up like the Saharan Desert. It was then I quickly realized the annoyances of dry skin (flakes, ashy pallor, tightness all the time, more susceptible to wrinkles).

Most women actually have combination -- or normal -- skin. Find out what your skin type is and how to properly care for it in What Type of Skin Do You Have?

More fun tips on skincare:

• Women with darker skin tend to develop fewer wrinkles and at a later age than lighter skinned women.
• Studies of identical twins past age 50 show that the twin who smokes looks much older than the twin who doesn't and the twin who's up to 20 pounds heavier can look 10 years younger than the "fitter," thinner twin.

Flat Hair How to Give Your Thin Fine Hair More Body

Ah, the annoyances of thin, fine hair. It falls flat. It won't take curl. It doesn't look good long. It tends to look stringy. It gets oily fast. (I can go on and on).

The good thing about fine hair is that you can add body to it pretty easily. You just have to know how to get the right haircut and how to use the proper products. I explain everything you need to know about this hair type in my newest article, Flat Hair Fixes: How to Give Your Fine Hair More Body.

Image: Lifesize for Getty Images

How to Give a Killer Massage

I'm a huge fan of massages. I love getting them and I love getting them. As a pre-teen, I gave my mother hours-long massages. She'd call me into her bedroom where I'd find her laying face down on her bed in a slip. I'd rub her shoulders, arms, back, legs and feet and I'd say things like, "Tell me about your childhood." And she would. These were great bonding times between us. I didn't know what I was doing, but I kneaded and rubbed away, using my mother's happy sighs as signs for where she wanted more pressure and where I should stick around for a bit.

There are many, many great online resources for how to give a great massage. Find out more in my new article, How to Give a Great Massage. Find out how to give a partner and even a baby a massage. Also, get the scoop on massage classes and the best massage oils.

Image: Digital Vision, Getty Images

What Happens When I Get the Blue Veins Removed From My Legs

Note from Julyne: I'm on vacation this week, so I'm re-running some popular blog posts, including this one from 2010.

These are my legs in a self-portrait taken on my recent vacation to Tulum, Mexico. I have worked with David Edwards, my personal trainer at the Rockefeller Center New York Sports Club twice a week for more than two years so I feel I've earned these legs and from the front they look great, but the sides of my legs have big, blue spider veins running from the top of my thighs down to my knees.

For years I've thought about getting them checked out by a phlebotomist because my mother had varicose veins on her left leg, huge ones that popped out and hurt her terribly and I've been worried that someday veins might pop out of my legs in a similar fashion. Plus, I am a bit self conscious about them when at the beach. I did my research and made an appointment at The Vein Treatment Center on Manhattan's Upper East Side. I liked that this established facility solely treated vein problems and had been doing so for 28 years. Plus, women flock here from Europe to get their veins treated!

After a consultation where I learned

23 Ways to Save on Haircuts Hair Color and Hair Products

As the economy slowly recovers, you still may find yourself wanting to save money here and there.

I've compiled all my cost-saving tips when it comes to haircuts, hair color and hair products in this article, How to Save on Haircuts, Hair Color and Hair Products.

Find out how to trim your own bangs, which shampoos give you the most bang for your buck and how to find a fancy salon haircut at a not-so-fancy price.

Image: Lifesize/Getty Images

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Lauren Scruggs in First Interview Since Propeller Accident That Took Her Eye Hand

The propeller accident last December may have taken the left eye and hand of 23-year-old Lauren Scruggs, but the fashion blogger and model proved today on the TODAY show that it took none of her spirit.

Sitting down for an interview with Ann Curry's new replacement Savannah Guthrie, Scruggs said it has been her faith that has pulled her through the hard times and that she has had no pain since January. She wanted to step out into the public eye in the interview because she felt she it was time to let the people who'd followed her story see how she was faring.

Scruggs was a up-and-coming fashion blogger and model before she accidentally walked into a spinning plane propeller last December after a holiday lights tour. She received a prosthetic left eye and left hand and quickly returned to blogging after the accident. Her book, "Still Lolo: A Spinning Propeller, A Horrifying Accident, and A Family's Journey of Hope," will be released in November.

Back in April, Lauren's father Jeff Scruggs told the TODAY show that he prays "she'll know her beauty comes from within. She's got so much enthusiasm for life and a beautiful smile, and that encourages me, and I know it encourages others as well.''

It's apparent from her interview today that her father's prayers have been answered. I think you'll agree.

See today's full interview with Lauren on the TODAY Website.

Image: TODAY show

How to Tell Your Skin Type Are You Normal Dry Oily or Sensitive

Up until age 35, I had oily skin. I mean so oily, I would regularly take paper napkins to my face to soak up the excess oils. I found the oiliness annoying, of course, until I turned 35 and my skin dried up like the Saharan Desert. It was then I quickly realized the annoyances of dry skin (flakes, ashy pallor, tightness all the time, more susceptible to wrinkles).

Most women actually have combination -- or normal -- skin. Find out what your skin type is and how to properly care for it in What Type of Skin Do You Have?

More fun tips on skincare:

• Women with darker skin tend to develop fewer wrinkles and at a later age than lighter skinned women.
• Studies of identical twins past age 50 show that the twin who smokes looks much older than the twin who doesn't and the twin who's up to 20 pounds heavier can look 10 years younger than the "fitter," thinner twin.

Flat Hair How to Give Your Thin Fine Hair More Body

Ah, the annoyances of thin, fine hair. It falls flat. It won't take curl. It doesn't look good long. It tends to look stringy. It gets oily fast. (I can go on and on).

The good thing about fine hair is that you can add body to it pretty easily. You just have to know how to get the right haircut and how to use the proper products. I explain everything you need to know about this hair type in my newest article, Flat Hair Fixes: How to Give Your Fine Hair More Body.

Image: Lifesize for Getty Images

How to Give a Killer Massage

I'm a huge fan of massages. I love getting them and I love getting them. As a pre-teen, I gave my mother hours-long massages. She'd call me into her bedroom where I'd find her laying face down on her bed in a slip. I'd rub her shoulders, arms, back, legs and feet and I'd say things like, "Tell me about your childhood." And she would. These were great bonding times between us. I didn't know what I was doing, but I kneaded and rubbed away, using my mother's happy sighs as signs for where she wanted more pressure and where I should stick around for a bit.

There are many, many great online resources for how to give a great massage. Find out more in my new article, How to Give a Great Massage. Find out how to give a partner and even a baby a massage. Also, get the scoop on massage classes and the best massage oils.

Image: Digital Vision, Getty Images

What Happens When I Get the Blue Veins Removed From My Legs

Note from Julyne: I'm on vacation this week, so I'm re-running some popular blog posts, including this one from 2010.

These are my legs in a self-portrait taken on my recent vacation to Tulum, Mexico. I have worked with David Edwards, my personal trainer at the Rockefeller Center New York Sports Club twice a week for more than two years so I feel I've earned these legs and from the front they look great, but the sides of my legs have big, blue spider veins running from the top of my thighs down to my knees.

For years I've thought about getting them checked out by a phlebotomist because my mother had varicose veins on her left leg, huge ones that popped out and hurt her terribly and I've been worried that someday veins might pop out of my legs in a similar fashion. Plus, I am a bit self conscious about them when at the beach. I did my research and made an appointment at The Vein Treatment Center on Manhattan's Upper East Side. I liked that this established facility solely treated vein problems and had been doing so for 28 years. Plus, women flock here from Europe to get their veins treated!

After a consultation where I learned

23 Ways to Save on Haircuts Hair Color and Hair Products

As the economy slowly recovers, you still may find yourself wanting to save money here and there.

I've compiled all my cost-saving tips when it comes to haircuts, hair color and hair products in this article, How to Save on Haircuts, Hair Color and Hair Products.

Find out how to trim your own bangs, which shampoos give you the most bang for your buck and how to find a fancy salon haircut at a not-so-fancy price.

Image: Lifesize/Getty Images

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Lauren Scruggs in First Interview Since Propeller Accident That Took Her Eye Hand

The propeller accident last December may have taken the left eye and hand of 23-year-old Lauren Scruggs, but the fashion blogger and model proved today on the TODAY show that it took none of her spirit.

Sitting down for an interview with Ann Curry's new replacement Savannah Guthrie, Scruggs said it has been her faith that has pulled her through the hard times and that she has had no pain since January. She wanted to step out into the public eye in the interview because she felt she it was time to let the people who'd followed her story see how she was faring.

Scruggs was a up-and-coming fashion blogger and model before she accidentally walked into a spinning plane propeller last December after a holiday lights tour. She received a prosthetic left eye and left hand and quickly returned to blogging after the accident. Her book, "Still Lolo: A Spinning Propeller, A Horrifying Accident, and A Family's Journey of Hope," will be released in November.

Back in April, Lauren's father Jeff Scruggs told the TODAY show that he prays "she'll know her beauty comes from within. She's got so much enthusiasm for life and a beautiful smile, and that encourages me, and I know it encourages others as well.''

It's apparent from her interview today that her father's prayers have been answered. I think you'll agree.

See today's full interview with Lauren on the TODAY Website.

Image: TODAY show

How to Tell Your Skin Type Are You Normal Dry Oily or Sensitive

Up until age 35, I had oily skin. I mean so oily, I would regularly take paper napkins to my face to soak up the excess oils. I found the oiliness annoying, of course, until I turned 35 and my skin dried up like the Saharan Desert. It was then I quickly realized the annoyances of dry skin (flakes, ashy pallor, tightness all the time, more susceptible to wrinkles).

Most women actually have combination -- or normal -- skin. Find out what your skin type is and how to properly care for it in What Type of Skin Do You Have?

More fun tips on skincare:

• Women with darker skin tend to develop fewer wrinkles and at a later age than lighter skinned women.
• Studies of identical twins past age 50 show that the twin who smokes looks much older than the twin who doesn't and the twin who's up to 20 pounds heavier can look 10 years younger than the "fitter," thinner twin.

Flat Hair How to Give Your Thin Fine Hair More Body

Ah, the annoyances of thin, fine hair. It falls flat. It won't take curl. It doesn't look good long. It tends to look stringy. It gets oily fast. (I can go on and on).

The good thing about fine hair is that you can add body to it pretty easily. You just have to know how to get the right haircut and how to use the proper products. I explain everything you need to know about this hair type in my newest article, Flat Hair Fixes: How to Give Your Fine Hair More Body.

Image: Lifesize for Getty Images

How to Give a Killer Massage

I'm a huge fan of massages. I love getting them and I love getting them. As a pre-teen, I gave my mother hours-long massages. She'd call me into her bedroom where I'd find her laying face down on her bed in a slip. I'd rub her shoulders, arms, back, legs and feet and I'd say things like, "Tell me about your childhood." And she would. These were great bonding times between us. I didn't know what I was doing, but I kneaded and rubbed away, using my mother's happy sighs as signs for where she wanted more pressure and where I should stick around for a bit.

There are many, many great online resources for how to give a great massage. Find out more in my new article, How to Give a Great Massage. Find out how to give a partner and even a baby a massage. Also, get the scoop on massage classes and the best massage oils.

Image: Digital Vision, Getty Images

What Happens When I Get the Blue Veins Removed From My Legs

Note from Julyne: I'm on vacation this week, so I'm re-running some popular blog posts, including this one from 2010.

These are my legs in a self-portrait taken on my recent vacation to Tulum, Mexico. I have worked with David Edwards, my personal trainer at the Rockefeller Center New York Sports Club twice a week for more than two years so I feel I've earned these legs and from the front they look great, but the sides of my legs have big, blue spider veins running from the top of my thighs down to my knees.

For years I've thought about getting them checked out by a phlebotomist because my mother had varicose veins on her left leg, huge ones that popped out and hurt her terribly and I've been worried that someday veins might pop out of my legs in a similar fashion. Plus, I am a bit self conscious about them when at the beach. I did my research and made an appointment at The Vein Treatment Center on Manhattan's Upper East Side. I liked that this established facility solely treated vein problems and had been doing so for 28 years. Plus, women flock here from Europe to get their veins treated!

After a consultation where I learned

23 Ways to Save on Haircuts Hair Color and Hair Products

As the economy slowly recovers, you still may find yourself wanting to save money here and there.

I've compiled all my cost-saving tips when it comes to haircuts, hair color and hair products in this article, How to Save on Haircuts, Hair Color and Hair Products.

Find out how to trim your own bangs, which shampoos give you the most bang for your buck and how to find a fancy salon haircut at a not-so-fancy price.

Image: Lifesize/Getty Images

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!

Does Your Closet Need an Overhaul Hire a Stylist or a Ply a Friend With Wine

Pulling together outfits can be overwhelming, especially if you don't have an eye for it or a 3-way mirror that shows you at all angles. I'm guilty as charged. While I know a lot about my makeup and skincare, my clothes closet can overwhelm me, so a couple years ago, About.com's Men's Fashion Guide, Daniel Billett stayed with me in Brooklyn for Fashion Week and offered to help me figure out what clothes in my closet actually worked and which ones didn't.

It worked out brilliantly. While Daniel sat on the couch and drank wine (actually I don't remember if he drank wine, but I like to think he did), I tried on clothes from my closet and then paraded myself in front of him for the critique. Some outfits he loved ("great with your eyes!," "perfect for your figure!!," "great cleavage!!!"), some he didn't ("too short," "too tight," "too dowdy") and some he liked but felt needed different shoe, tights or sweater pairings. By the end of our session I had a pile of clothes for Goodwill, a shopping list for a few missing pieces and a pared-down closet. I also had a great sense of what colors and styles I looked best in and which ones I didn't.

Personal stylists are a an up-and-coming trend. Allison Berlin of Style Made Simple runs such a service in NY. For a fee, an expert will come into your home and help you conduct a wardrobe edit. Other services include actual shopping trips to find pieces that are flattering and stylish and private fittings with "pre-pulled clothes" tailored just for you. I've posted an inquiry to Style Made Simple because I think it's time I had a wardrobe consultation. If I go through with it, I'll let you know how it goes!