I suspect when my husband sees this post, he’s going to ban me from the Internet for the sake of our finances. I’ve recently discovered ModCloth, a site selling cute clothes from indie designers at reasonable prices. Over the past few weeks, I’ve bought one cardigan from them, ordered a top I’m exchanging for a larger size, and tried a dress that didn’t work well with my figure. I’m cutting myself off the Cloth for now – but I’ll probably be back in a couple of months when they start …

I spoke too soon: Oprah very nearly ruined this one.

Even Oprah can’t ruin the amazing sequel to “Planet Earth.”

This year’s Oscar gowns were brought to you by a group of birds and little mice armed with needle and thread. They will make your dress so pretty; there’s nothing to it, really.

In 2010, staple gun + bubble wrap = Oscar fashion statement.