Memorial Day weekend. It's the official kick-off to summer. Barbecues. Aviators. Festive drinks you found on Pinterest. Prepare to see all these things in the upcoming days. But also, prepare to see sales. Big sales. Sales you don't want to miss. 

No, MDW typically isn't associated with whiling away the hours in an overly-air conditioned mall, quelling your hunger with a Wetzel's Pretzel. But if you have an hour or so to spare, you may want to hit up a few of these stores -- they're slashing prices "everything must go"-style. And hey, you may just find the perfect dress and sandals for your barbecue.

Here are 10 awesome Memorial Day sales.

1. Macy's. Question: Have you ever walked into a Macy's and not seen something on sale? Of course they're having a crazy sale! You can head to the closest Macy's near you to peruse the endless racks of sale items, or you can shop online with a Macy's coupon and get 15% off your purchase.

2. Aeropostale. Confession: The last time I set foot into an Aeropostale, I was drinking a Slurpee and had braces, but it might be worth popping into this weekend. Their t-shirts and henleys are starting at $6.

3. Bon-Ton. If you happen to live near a Bon-Ton, go. They're selling select women's "spring outerwear" for up to 75% off (75% off!).

4.Banana Republic. Some BRs are offering 40% off of shorts and flip-flops. Worth a look-see.

5. Famous Footwear. Order online this weekend, and you'll get a whopping 20% off of your entire purchase.

6. Hot Topic. No need to solely be into skulls and leather chokers to shop at Hot Topic. They've got other stuff, too. And they're offering BOGO on all denim.

7. Guess. Get an extra 40% off already-reduced accessories and shoes (and they're having a few other sales, as well!).

8. Eddie Bauer. Apparently, everything is on sale at Eddie Bauer. And free shipping for orders over $49.

9. Sears. Sears is having all sorts of sales, but one worth noting is 50% off of swimwear for the whole fam.

10. Bebe. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but Bebe is having a Memorial Day sale, where some of their tops are starting at $25.

What Memorial Day sales do you know of?

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I want to love everything about the fatkini -- GabiFresh's line of swimwear in collaboration with swimsuitsforall. Those gorgeous bold prints! The fact that they are perfectly suited for women size 10 to 24. And how they were designed by the super-cool Gabi Gregg, the blogger who created the term "fatkini" when she encouraged women in all shapes and sizes to send her photos of themselves in bathing suits. She published them to send the message that women don't have to be a certain size to look amazing in swimwear.

All of that is fantastic. But let's take a moment and think of the term "fatkini." Then let's look at this word I'm going to throw out there ... "skinnykini."

Feels icky? Okay. Okay. Am I being too sensitive, maybe?

I grew up being sensitive to it because my mother is what most would call skinny. Though to her, skinny is offensive. It makes her feel like something is wrong with her when in fact she's just naturally thin. I also think about skinny jeans and how so many take issue to my favorite style of denim just because it has the word skinny in it. It just means the jeans are fitted all the way down to the ankle -- no flare, no boot cut, no bell bottom ... skinny. You don't have to be skinny to wear them.

Then we also have the term "mom jeans," which is -- generally speaking -- an insult to moms more than it is the actual jeans. Insert eye-roll.

So the fatkini. It's kind of like how we like to take the word bitch and use it in a way that lets us have power over the word. Are we all cool with it though? Is fatkini offensive? Would a size 24 girl say, "I can't wait to buy a fatkini"? Maybe they would. It's owning the word. That's power. And if a bikini can make a woman feel good, then that's one of the best bikinis ever because I think every woman no matter what size she is feels some sort of self-consciousness in a bikini. Damn you, swimsuit season!

The idea behind GabiFresh's line certainly isn't offensive. The bikinis are all convertible so you can wear them halter style or strapless. The bottoms can be folded up to be high-waisted (mom jeans style if you will) or folded down to be more revealing. Prices range from $49 to $99. Gabi says that her line services the market because there really aren't a lot of cute styles of bathing suits for plus-size women. 

Moshe Laniado, president and CEO of swimsuitsforall, says of the collaboration with GabiFresh:

Gabi’s ‘fatkini’ stories shed light on the misconceptions about women, body image, and swimwear. The idea that all women can look amazing in a great swimsuit is what swimsuitsforall is about. Gabi’s story tore down old notions that sexy swimsuits are only for Sports Illustrated models.

True. True. True! But what's also true is we are a nation so obsessed with weight and overly concerned with calling people fat or skinny. Maybe we are too hung up on labels as well. A bikini is a bikini is a bikini.

What do you think of the fatkini? Love or hate the name?

Image via Lydia Hudgens for GabiFresh

Damn. Why did I have to get married almost 10 years ago? If only I'd waited, I could've saved a ton of cash by picking up a gown from Target's new wedding dress collection. Yes, I said Target, and yes, I said they now carry wedding gowns.

Is this the best thing you've ever heard?

The line is calledTevolio and features dresses ranging in price from $69.99 to $129.99. In addition to wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses are also available in a myriad of colors.

And the best part is, they're really, really cute.

Seriously, I can't think of one bride who won't be super-excited about this news. 

When I tied the knot back in 2003, I was obsessed with finding a dress that resembled the simple yet incredibly classy dress worn by Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. It was so elegant, and I loved that it didn't have any beading or ruffles or anything busy going on.

But when I went into the bridal boutique in search of a Carolyn-esque gown, I was shocked to discover that the only one that came close to looking like hers also came with a price tag of $2,700. I tried it on (because of course I did), but needless to say, I wound up going another route entirely. And I loved my dress. I really did. But I had the body for the Carolyn gown and totally could've pulled it off had I been able to afford it. (I'll shut up now.)

Sigh. If only Target had introduced Tevolio back then, I could've gotten the look I wanted at a fraction of the price -- which would've been nothing short of awesome.

Oh well. At least today's brides can take advantage of these gowns. Maybe I'll get lucky and one of them will ask me to be a bridesmaid so I can at least wear something from the line.

What do you think of Target's new wedding collection?

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Say what you will about Nicole Kidman's plastic surgery, but when it comes style, the woman is impeccable. The 45-year-old mother of four attended the premiere of her movie Nebraska at the Cannes Film Festival Thursday and wore a white Valentino Haute Couture gown. But not just any white Valentino Haute Couture gown. The dress is as beautiful as it is storied.

You see, once upon a time, an actress named Anne Hathaway was going to wear this dress to the Oscars ...

... then had a lobotomy and went with a pink Prada column dress that made her boobs look sharp enough to cut glass. She won the Best Supporting Actress award and all anyone could talk about was her pointy nipples. Terrible.

Seeing Nicole in this dress, this almost-Oscars-moment dress, really drives home the point that Anne made a horrible decision when she shunned Valentino at the last minute.

And when I say last minute, I mean last.minute. The design house had already sent out a press release talking up Anne's gorgeous white lace couture gown, only to be stunned when she stepped out of the limo looking like an acicular bubble gum wrapper.

Even Anne knew she made a mistake. If you'll recall, she released a statement apologizing for her eleventh-hour dress switch.

It's too bad Ms. Hathaway missed an opportunity to wear such a gorgeous piece of clothing, but Ms. Kidman certainly does the dress proud.

The Oscars dress that never was is now the Cannes dress that everyone loves.

Do you think Anne should've worn this dress to the Academy Awards?

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Good god! I don't think I can even eat breakfast (or lunch or dinner) now that I've spotted Sharon Stone, 55, and her hot bod in this stunning white dress at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. I mean, we all remember when Sharon was super sexy in white in that famous steamy scene in Basic Instinct, but that was over 20 years ago. And she looks, possibly, better now!

Please tell me she's wearing 12 pairs of Spanx under there! 

Stone is wearing a Roberto Cavalli gown for amfAR's annual Cinema Against AIDS benefit at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. And if you think she's hot in white, check her out in this cobalt blue gown with a plunging neckline. Holy sh*t.

Sharon's got it going on! I guess starting motherhood after 40 -- she adopted all three of her sons after age 46 -- really does keep you young! And rumor has it she's game for Basic Instinct 3. If I had that body, I might be too!

Are you in awe of Sharon Stone's body?

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Here comes summertime and all its pool parties, beach trips, and picnics along the river! Are you groaning? Fretting over all the swimsuit time in your future? Trying to figure out how you can skip THEM ALL? Well, you can if you must, but bathing suit worries shouldn't keep you away from all the fun in the sun. Girl, you need to get out there and work what you got! And we all got something!

The good news is that this year's swimsuits have lots of built-in solutions for what you probably consider "flaws." Yes, finally! There are so many different swimwear tricks now that can play up your good stuff and downplay your "other" stuff. And p.s. -- cellulite looks much worse in a department store dressing room than it ever does on the bright, sunny beach -- trust me, I've checked!

So let's take a look at some sexy swimsuits (that still cover up enough). The pricetags will surprise you too -- all these swimsuit picks are under $50!

Let me start by giving you all my excuses: I work from home. I rarely go anywhere other than the bus stop, the grocery store, the playground, and the gym. I live in the rainy Pacific Northwest. I spent the majority of my day sitting in front of a computer, schlepping laundry to and fro, pulling weeds, or sprawled on the carpet playing Old Maid with my 5-year-old for the millionth time. (Sidenote: Jesus, I hate Old Maid.)

What I'm leading up to is the confession that pretty much every single day of my life, I look like a complete and total slob. I embody nearly every mom fashion cliché there is, from the hastily-scraped-back ponytail to the stretched-out yoga pants. I live in hoodies, ill-fitting t-shirts, jeans that make my butt look like the visual equivalent of this noise, and flip-flops.

How did this happen? Why did I let things get so ... slovenly? What happened to all the nice fitted outfits and stylish heels I used to own? WHEN DID LULULEMON BECOME MY VERSION OF FORMALWEAR?

Actually, I can tell you exactly when it happened. My fashion downward spiral began when I left my office job to work from home. As a freelancer, I had the freedom and flexibility to be there for my kids whenever I was needed -- and I also had exactly zero reasons to wear anything with a non-elastic waistband.

Before you rush to the comments to inform me that just because I stay home doesn't mean I have to look like an extra from this SNL skit ...

I know, okay? There's no real excuse for my increasingly underwhelming appearance. Also, even those Mom Jeans ladies dress better than I do -- check out their belts! Contrasting tank top layers! Shirts with BUTTONS!

Wearing stretchy, casual clothes means it's real easy to gain five ten twenty pounds without having that come-to-Jesus moment with your pants. Frankly, plenty of my old work outfits simply don't fit any more. Most of the things I've bought in the last few years have been drab basics from Old Navy or thrift stores -- I can't even remember the last time I bought a dress. Or a skirt. Or a pair of premium denim jeans that actually flatter my shape and don't make my belly looks like a wad of dough slowly escaping from a compromised Pillsbury can.

The reason I've been thinking about my dumpy state of affairs lately is the result of reading this great blog, My Year of Fabulous. The author, Holly, shares a sentiment that's all too familiar to me:

I love everything about my life except one, somewhat insurmountable problem I have: I dress like a meth addict every day.

Her mission? "To look my best every single day for a year or die trying."

It's a really funny blog and worth checking out just for the entertainment factor, but I have to say, I've been pretty motivated by Holly's quest for fashion self-improvement. Maybe it's time for me to admit that I also have a look that can best be described as "suburban house-meth-y" and actually do something about it. But at this point it's sort of like how I feel about our house -- like, it could definitely use some actual decorating, but where to start? Isn't it good enough if I vacuum/shower? I should be making things pretty too? OH GOD.

Anyway, I'm interested to hear where you land on the mom-style front. If you're at home during the day, do you make the effort to look nice on a regular basis? Or have you found yourself living near me in Frumpytown, USA?

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Another day, another sexy selfie posted by Miley Cyrus. Liam Hemsworth's on-again/off-again ring-wearing fiance recently uploaded a super sultry photo of herself to her Twitter account. In it, the lighting is gorgeous, the cleavage is highly visible, and, actually -- Miley looks incredibly pretty. Although some are dubbing Miley's photo "VERY revealing", I think it looks chic.

First off, let's get real here. Compared to some of the risque thingsMiley has worn, this dress is akin to a nun's habit. But moreover, I think one of the classiest (most comfortable) summer looks is a simple black tank maxi dress -- and it couldn't be easier to wear. (Or find. Seriously, go to Target or Forever 21 -- black maxis abound!) Sure, Miley is dappled in beautiful, Instagram-y rays of sunlight in this photo, and she's looking forlornly at ... something, but she looks so sophisticated here -- and a big part of that is because of what she's wearing.

If you have eyes, you know that Miley has a killer body. She's tall, thin, and has legs that don't ever seem to end. And she likes to show her goods off with midriff-baring tops and shorts that could easily pass for a pair of denim undies. And that's cool. If she wants to flaunt all her hard work off via skimpy clothes, who are we to judge? But I will say, every once in a while, Miley should opt for something like this -- something simple; something that covers her up a little more. She looks fantastic here. A black tank maxi dress is a good look for her. Yeah, it hides those endless getaway sticks of hers. But hey, once in a while, nothing's wrong with that, Miley.

What do you think of Miley's look?

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Yikes! Have you gotten a load of Nicole Kidman's bird's nest hairdo at the Cannes Film Festival yet? Man. You gotta feel a little bit sorry for whoever had to tease that thing to get it to stay up in a bun like that. (Whoever it is will likely have sore fingers for weeks.)

Ok, so she definitely nailed her look with the Armani gown she was wearing, but seriously -- what's up with her hair? The look is described as a "basket of braids," but let's be honest. It's more like one huge mega-knot that probably took hours to unravel at the end of the night.

(For Keith Urban's sake, I hope she didn't make him try his hand with a detangling comb.)

It really appears as though this hairstyle was way too over-thought, like whoever came up with it had the right idea by going with a more natural vibe, but then got all carried away -- and turned Nic's hair into a bird's nest.

And doesn't it look so heavy? My neck is sore just from looking at this photo, so I can't imagine how uncomfortable she probably was by the end of the evening. (Her hair weighs more than she does, for Pete's sake.)

But lucky for Nicole, she tried this particular updo while in France, not the eastern part of the United States. Can you even imagine how many cicadaswould get stuck in that thing? (I shudder to think.)

What do you think of her updo?

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Nicole Kidman's Valentino dress is to perfect as Laetitia Casta's Dior dress is to disaster. The Victoria's Secret supermodel attended the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Zulu on Saturday and shocked everyone with the gold-feathered wing attachment she wore over her gown.

It was like Hunger Games meets Artemis meets Big Bird, but could this over-the-top aileron appendage be hiding something, um, private?

We were so busy staring at Laetitia's weird jacket that we glossed over her wardrobe malfunction. That Dior dress, which was worn down the runway during his Spring 2013 show, has a slit that goes to the top of the inner thigh and doesn't stop there.

If it hadn't been for Laetitia's feathered cape, it's possible more people would've noticed that her lady parts may or may not have been peeking through.

Perhaps she took a page out of Eva Longoria's book and decided to bare more than necessary on the red carpet, you know, "by accident."

And the District One-inspired costume didn't just draw attention away from her private parts, it also drove home the point that she's a former Victoria's Secret angel. The feathers! The wings! The sexy pose! Lest you forgot that Laetitia was one of the O.G.s at V.S. and was responsible for launching that marketing initiative back in the late '90s, she's kindly afforded you this not-so-subtle reminder.

Once inside the event, Laetitia removed the wings and let her natural beauty, and the dress's, shine through. Sweet relief.

Like the winged look?

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We may not all be beautiful young Dancing With the Stars runner-ups like Shake It Up's Zendaya Coleman, but we can ALL steal the gorgeous, bright pink lips she wore on a recent TODAY show appearance. Don't be scared -- pink lipstick can actually be really flattering and will totally brighten up your look (and your day)!

Hot pink lips are very in right now -- but many women shy away from the trend, thinking it just wouldn't work with their coloring or wardrobe.

They're wrong! Here are 7 bold pink lipstick options, even for the faint of heart!

Would you ever dare to wear bright pink lipstick?

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Kourtney Kardashian recently got rave reviews for the stunning navy blue ensemble she wore to baby daddy Scott Disick's birthday party. (The one where he serenaded her with a rap.) But upon further inspection of Kourt's look, you'll notice something: Her gorgeous blue eyeliner. Blue eyeliner that, actually, matches her outfit. Who would've thought to do such a thing? Oh, those Kardashians. Always the makeup trailblazers.

Let's get the look ourselves, shall we?

Now, first off, before you run out to the nearest CVS to pick yourself up a colored eyeliner pencil that matches your outfit, bear in mind that not all clothing ought to be matched to our makeup. IE, if you're wearing a white shirt, no. Don't do white eyeliner to boot. Same goes for pink. In fact, it's best to pick a fun eyeliner color and then match your shirt to it, as opposed to the other way around. Think blues, teals, greens, purples.

Next, prepare yourself for a face full of makeup. If you're going to break out the colored eyeliner, you need to wear makeup elsewhere. Blue or green eyeliner is an unusual and striking look to rock. It would look weird to not be done up on the rest of your face. I'd suggest a creamybronzer to give you a Kardashian-esque glow (and after all, colored liners are pretty summery); a shimmery eyeshadow to blend and smudge with your liner; and obvs, boatloads of mascara. Boom. You're Kardashian incarnate.

Also, it's worth noting that there's no need to hit up the Chanel counter for a blue or green eye pencil. You're likely not going to use it every day, so spending $40 or whatever is kind of silly. A few years ago I bought a bright blue pencil from Rimmel, and honest to god, it's fantastic. I still use it, and not only is it the perfect color, it smudges amazingly.

Okay, now off you go. To the drug store, friends!

Do you ever wear colored eyeliner?

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The Kardashians get a lot of flak for their crazy outfit choices. I've gotta hand it to 'em, though, considering how often this krew is photographed -- they have a pretty great track record. Heck, I'd kill to have some of the things in those massive walk-in closets! Khloe Kardashian recently stepped out looking fabulous at a Los Angeles event and shared her biggest style secret. The key to her killer sexiness? Fabulous heels.

Mhmm, Khloe Kardashian swears by great heels. "[They] make me feel glam and blingy," she said.

Heck sister, I'm right there with you. High heels create longer stems and longer stems make ya look smaller. I know, you're probably thinking, Yeah, but they hurt after a while, lady! Well yes, they can. But there are ways to snag Khloe's signature style secret without murdering your feet. Check 'em out, here:

First things first, don't opt for the tallest of the tall stilettos. If you aren't used to parading around in stilts, then don't subject your feet to ridiculous heights. Start off small with a kitten heel for daytime, and then graduate into something with a little more oomph.

And of course, if you have a problem walking gracefully in heels -- then opt for something with a bigger platform or possibly a wedge. Sure, shoes can be sexy, but if you can't walk in them, then there's no point in putting them on in the first place.

There are also a whole slew of inserts that you can get to make your feet feel more comfortable in your heels. I'm a huge fan of Dr. Scholl's for Her High Heel insoles, which I can easily swap from one pair to the next for a few wears. And the Ball of Foot Cushions? Serious. Lifesavers.

So go on, get to shoe shoppin'. It's time to channel your inner sexy.

Are you a fan of high heels? Do you have any tricks to keeping them on all day long without pain?

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Uhhhhhh, did you happen to see the new video clip of Jennifer Lopez performing "Live It Up" on Britain's Got Talent yet? Let me see, how shall I put this politely ...

Her butt and vag are practically hanging out of her leotard on stage. No joke. (I guess there really isn't a nice way of saying it.)

And if you think I'm kidding or exaggerating about the skimpiness of her attire, trust me, I'm NOT.

Let's just say this outfit is so revealing, it's safe to assume that J. Lo is a huge fan of Brazilian bikini waxes.

Wanna see the clip? Here you go. Be prepared to see more of Jennifer Lopez than you ever expected.

See this video on The Stir by CafeMom.

Yikes! Am I the only one who has a wedgie simply from watching that performance? (Seriously. I'm uncomfortable now.)

Ugh. And of course, some viewers are all bent out of shape because Britain's Got Talent is a family show -- and they certainly didn't expect their kids to get an up close and personal view of J. Lo's junk.

But let's forget about the inappropriateness for a second and focus on the outfit itself. Why in the heck did she feel the need to try so hard with this little number? Does she not realize that she's Jennifer Lopez, one of the sexiest women in showbiz? She's such a hot ticket that she could literally come out on stage wearing a mu-mu and still turn heads and make our jaws drop.

I get that she's 43 and all, so that's probably part of the reason she's putting so much effort into trying to prove she's still got it. But parading around stage in something that exposes your nether regions? Yeah, that's not sexy. Well, maybe on some stages, it is -- but certainly not on a show like Britain's Got Talent.

Hopefully Jen will learn her lesson and stick to clothes that are a little less risqué from here on out. When it comes to looking sexy, it's true what they say -- sometimes less really is more.

What do you think of J. Lo's revealing outfit?

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Is Paris Hilton still, like, a thing? The former reality star and heiress attended the Cannes Film Festival, as former reality stars and heiresses are wont to do, and was spotted all over the south of France making out with her 21-year-old boyfriend and prancing around in hot, if not entirely impractical bikinis. It was, however, her departure outfit that's catching our eye -- Paris was photographed in LAX wearing a beach hat, beach cover-up, and beach sandals after disembarking her 11-hour flight from London. 

OK, OK, so maybe this Pucci dress and '70s-style floppy hat weren't made specifically as beachwear, but she totally looks ready to hit the sand as soon as she lands.

While most of us opt for comfy pants and layer on some tops for a long flight, Paris rocks some Maui-style beach glamour from head to toe. Speaking of Maui, Paris was headed to Hawaii after landing in Los Angeles. Maybe that explains her outfit.

Whatever her motivation, Paris's airport style is not one we'd soon copy, but is one we admire for its dedication to charm, color, and sophistication. So Parisian!

Do you like Paris's outfit?

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Nothing says summer -- or summer comfort -- quite like a sundress. It's easy. It's perfect for pretty much any and all occasions. And it's cute. What more do you need? But not every dress is flattering for every body type. What's good for your friend isn't necessary good for you, and vice versa. You need to find what works for you. And I'm here to help you do that. Here are 7 sundresses perfect for every body type.

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When it's hot and muggy outside and it feels like you're walking on the sun, almost no clothing is cool enough. Especially for moms, whose days are spent running errands, running after children, and/or running on the treadmill. One woman who's been able to maintain a sense of style and a sense of coolness is Sarah Jessica Parker. The actress was photographed walking her twins Tabitha and Marion to school Thursday morning and showed everyone up with her mix of stripes, florals, and summery fabrics.

In a lightweight blue and white striped shirt and a calf-length floral skirt, SJP looked summery and practical. Pair that with some breathable flats, large sunglasses, and a hands-free purse, and she's rocking a picture-perfect seasonal look.

Let's not forget toddlers Tabitha and Marion, who also look chic in their breezy yellow dresses and flats. This family clearly knows how to dress for summer.

And SJP's ensemble is one most moms should try -- a long, casual skirt is way cooler than jeans or capris, but affords the same comfort and flexibility. And her shirt, which may or may not be linen, is totally on-trend. This striped linen shirt from Joie could be your summer staple.

SJP knows how to do summer in the city.

What are your stylish warm weather secrets?

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OMG. This might just be the most ridiculous thing you've ever heard. Apparently Taylor Swift wants to change her image so badly, she's thinking of hacking off all her hair in an effort to look like none other than Miley Cyrus.

I guess Taylor is sick and tired of being perceived as sweet and innocent, so she figures going for an edgier look will help gain her a whole new fan base.

According to a report in Star Magazine, "Swift is in awe of Miley's drastic style and hair change and she's been studying Miley's every move and even called her stylist about chopping her hair."

Seriously? This has to be a joke.

Or at least the part about Taylor wanting to practically shave her head has to be bogus.

Ok, so it's totally understandable that she's "feeling 22" right now (even though she's actually 23), so it kind of makes sense for her to be thinking about overhauling her style a bit. She really does have the whole girl-next-door, slightly retro, "almost trendy but not quite" thing going on -- and it really isn't doing her any favors these days.

But instead of going for a full-on Miley makeover, which will destroy her image altogether, why doesn't she just opt for more of a subtle fix?

Like doing something with her hair, for instance. Whenever I feel like I'm in a beauty rut, a trip to the salon for a cut and/or color always spruces me up and makes me feel better about myself. In Taylor's case, she should really think about going for a sleek, shoulder-length bob since long locks have kind of been her thing. She'd look more sophisticated, but the new 'do wouldn't be too much for her fans to handle.

And she could even think about going a shade or two darker -- she'd look cute as a brunette, right?

Or if going for a new hairdo isn't her thing, Taylor should just fire whatever stylist she's using and find one who will outfit her in duds that are a bit more mainstream and appropriate for her age. (Sure unicorn t-shirts are cute ... for 7-year-olds ... but ...)

And if changing her hair and making some new fashion choices aren't enough, maybe Taylor can start small instead of going for the full-on Miley Cyrus look. I hear that side-boobs are really in right now, so maybe she should try showing a little more skin? (Relax. I'm kidding.)

Do you think Taylor needs a makeover?

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In case you haven't heard, blue makeup is all the rage these days. Cool blues, dark blues, shimmery blues. It's hot! Or cool! I don't know! But I do know you should invest in some blue makeup this summer, because there's a shade for everyone and it can be an incredibly beautiful, uniquely fun look.

Check out these 6 gorgeous blue makeup items and tips on how to wear them. Go on. Be daring.

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Designers guessed that Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby would be a box office hit this summer, and that's why we're seeing so many actresses and models on the red carpet now in '20s-inspired clothing and accessories.

The good news is that you can rock the look on even the most meager budget -- and you don't need a flapper's boyish figure to do it. Many designers are taking deco patterns and working them into more flattering styles that take a woman's curves into account. The Haute Hippie dress pictured here may send many of us into our very own Depression (it's $596 AFTER a 40% discount!), but don't fear ...

I've got more affordable Gatsby-inspired looks below!

One of the simplest and most inexpensive ways to get an instant Gatsby look is with a headband like this Flapper Headband (ASOS, $25.46).

Got a special occasion coming up? It's pricey, but I'm loving this Sleeveless Bead Dress (Bebe, $159).

Daisy Buchanan couldn't resist this Diamond Deco Statement Necklace (Charlotte Russe, $6). And I can't resist the price!

Pay direct tribute to The Great Gatsby with this East Robin's Egg Dress (ModCloth, $52.99).

This Deco Plate Waist Belt (ASOS, $17.82 on sale) is pretty and affordable!

I'm crazy about this Warehouse Embellished Yoke Dress (John Lewis, $130), which would be flattering on a range of figures.

And I'd love to splurge on this Vintage Great Gatsby Necklace (MetroPark, $138). LOVE IT.

Are you a fan of Gatsby style, old sport?

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