The Budget Fashionista

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What: People are lopping off their locks left and right. What the experts say: The January issue of Redbook Magazine reinforces that short, bobbed cuts are going to be huge in 2008. Says stylist Dion Moore from Tela Salon in New York City: “The new short cuts are about texture and movementâ€â€?it blows in the wind.â€? What we say: If you’ve got the face and the right hair texture for a fashionably cropped cut, go for it. Nothing feels more …

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What: Blue nail polish is the new black, or silver, or red. What the experts say: The Los Angeles Times recently reported that if you think blue nail polish is only for high schoolers, you are so out of it: “The unexpected cool color is the latest in fingertip chic.â€? What we say: If you’re tired of red and pink nails, this bold inky shade is a vibrant and trendy alternative. With nail polish companies coming out with all different …

What: White eyeliner, eye shadow and even mascara are taking up real estate in the cosmetic department. What the experts say: This from the January 2008 issue of Angeleno magazine: “White [makeup] was everywhere in the spring shows,â€? reveals J.P. McCary, the principal makeup artist for Shu Uemura. “Salvatore Ferragamo and Marni showed the shade beautifully.â€? What we say: Runway styles don’t always translate to real life, and this definitely applies to the white makeup trend. Just try wearing white …

What: Robin attempts to spruce up her nails with Revlon Cuticle Moisture Cream, $7.99. The Lowdown: I wish I had more time for weekly manicures, but I don’t. (Truth is, I have two young kids and I’m lucky when I can snag a morning shower without a whining audience.) When it comes to my nails, they’ve always been pathetic looking—short, thin, surrounded by ugly cuticles and the occasional hangnail. Enter Revlon’s Cuticle Moisture Cream, which comes in a container small …

What: Glam up your eyes with a dose of this season’s hottest eyeliner hue: vibrant blue. What the experts say: A-list makeup artist Amy Nadine, who has brought The Hills’ Lauren Conrad’s peepers front and center with a slash of aqua, tells us, “I love blue eyeliner on the bottom lash line as a fresh and fun way to enliven your face and make your eyes pop.â€? She doesn’t go the traditional route, however, and nixes eyeliner in favor of …