At Home

Hostesses, listen up! HuePhoria's wine and martini glasses (all dishwasher safe!) each feature a colorful, handpainted ball on the stem so that your guests can keep track of where they placed their drinks. There are 35 fun designs to choose from, including some great holiday-themed ones like the adorable snowman and cute Christmas tree. 

The stylish glasses costs $20 each, which can add up, depending on your number of guests. But mystyle users can save 25 percent until Dec. 3.

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Things we want to buy today…

1. Convertible It: Alloy Marlane boots, 'cause they fold in case the over-the-knee style gets too scary; $46.90

2. Bead It: Forever 21 boucle jacket, to get a Chanel look on a waitress's salary; $32.80.

3. Pink It: Pure Energy V-neck halter, 'cause who says plus-size women can't wear prints? $24.99.

4. Drape It: Haute Hippie fringe top, for a bohemian-meets-rocker vibe; $185.

5. Plastic It: Melissa Ashanti bootie, 'cause we won't have to worry if it starts to rain; $88.

6. First Baby It: Tease infant peace shirt, to dress our little one like the Obama girls; $29.40.

7. Chill It: Crate & Barrel Tea Over Ice, so we don't have to worry about a watered-down beverage; $29.95.

8. Cable Knit It: Victoria's Secret off-the-shoulder sweater, for sexy comfort; $49.

9. Crop It: Silence & Noise faux fur coat, 'cause the snow leopard print makes it unique; $178.

10. Cognac It: Aldo Garmen bag, for an old-school collegiate feel; $50.

Exo-Flex offers vibrantly funky skins and screen protectors that will revamp and protect (no fading, peeling or bubbling up) all of your electronics, from your Blackberry and Kindle to your laptop and Wii.

The designs are already superaffordable—nothing costs more than 20 bucks!—but from now through Jan. 20, mystyle users can save 50 percent on the entire line. What's that? You're welcome!

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Which at-home teeth-whitening kits are most convenient and effective?
—Carrie A., Pembroke Pines, Fla.

Unfortunately, when it comes to home whitening, convenient and effective can be mutually exclusive. It's also fairly relative: Convenient can mean taking one's teeth from zero to supernova white in an hour or so, or it can mean minimizing the number of steps or precautions one has to take for the magic to happen. So let's go over our favorites. We tested several whitening products, and found that...

Things we want to buy today…

1. Cherish It: Art for Obama: Designing Manifest Hope and the Campaign for Change book, to relive the iconic artwork during the historic presidential election; $15.30.

2. Light It: Aquiesse Timber soy candle, to bring nature's scent into the bedroom; $38.

3. Jet-Set It: Babyliss PRO Mighty Mini hair dryer, 'cause it fits into outlets around the world; $28.98.

4. Chiffon It: Alloy Gabriel top, for a hippie-chic feel; $34.90.

5. Emerald It: Bailey 44 Barbarelle dress, 'cause the seaming is flattering for a curvy bod; $173.

6. Graphic It: Silence & Noise Geo bodysuit, to wear with a plain high-waist skirt; $42.

7. Peacock It: Anthropologie Preening pen, 'cause our desk should have some fun with the feather trend, too; $20.

8. Emotion It: Happy/Sad reversible sweatshirt, so people don't have to ask how we're feeling; $44.

9. Multicolor It: Melie Bianco fringe clutch, 'cause the earth tones go perfectly with a pair of jeans; $77.

10. Ribbon It: Love Birds dress, for a romantic piece to wear with our hubby; $62.99.

Most of my work clothes are dry clean only, but I can't afford to go to the cleaner's every week! How can I keep clothes smelling fresh in the meantime?
—Debra W., Dana Point, Calif.

We hear ya, sister! Skipping the dry cleaner's sounds heavenly, especially in this economy. Here are some tips:

• Wear layers! Body perspiration causes odors and oils, which make dry cleaning a necessity. Undershirts and tanks can act as a barrier between your body and the garment, preventing contact or, at the very least, reducing it.

Things we want to buy today…

1. Statement It: Amelia Rae Designs Veronica necklace, for a unique mix of earthy and rocker chic; $80.

2. Spritz It: Calvin Klein Euphoria perfume, for a seductive scent that isn't too overwhelming; $45.

3. Cheer It: Wildfox Couture sweater, 'cause fangs never looked so delightful; $108.

4. Stud It: Go Jane skirt, to wear with black tights and booties; $20.70.

5. Two-in-One It: MinkPink tank dress, to make getting ready in the morning a breeze; $88.

6. Hippie It: Melie Bianco feather hobo, 'cause we're growing tired of our fringe handbag; $79.

7. Call It: Twentyone Eiffel Tower phone sticker, for a glam long-distance conversation; $1.80.

8. Sweetheart It: Boston Cream Pie dress, 'cause the subdued colorblocking is perfect for fall; $64.99.

9. Ikat It: The Home Centric pillow cover, for an easy way to update that old couch; $17.20 for two.

10. Cognac It: Steve Madden Fold bootie, to wear with skinny jeans and a crested blazer; $149.95.

Take a look at the legendary supermodel's budget-friendly home line with JCPenney.

My new place has a living room with a fireplace and vaulted ceilings. I love color, so I would love to paint the room. What colors would make it airy and spacious? I am thinking of getting a cream-colored leather sectional—not sure if that should influence my wall color.
—Antoinette

Keep reading to see Thom's answer!

Things we want to buy today...

1. Green It: Dogeared Fearless reusable tote, for a natural alternative to plastic; $27.

2. Nude It: Trove Tkees sandals, 'cause even though they're a little pricey for flip-flops, there's a match for every skin tone; $44.

3. Spritz It: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue perfume, for a fresh scent that lasts throughout the day; $48.88.

4. Beach It: Victoria's Secret paisley bandeau top and fold-over bottoms, for a sexy yet elegant swimsuit; $90.

5. Flaunt It: Silence & Noise open-shoulder tunic, to tease with just a touch of skin; $42.

6. Bling It: Cara Accessories layered chain necklace, 'cause who wants to just wear one strand when you can have multiple? $68.

7. Brew It: Urban Outfitters Rainbow Coffeehouse set, to add some color to our morning routine; $28.

8. High-Shine It: MAC PlushGlass lip gloss, for plumpin' and moisturizin' our pout; $14.

9. Floral It: Free People shimmer flower headband, to spice up our everyday 'do; $24.

10. Body It: American Apparel spandex striped bodysuit, so we don't have to worry about our shirt coming untucked; $34.

I love olive green and would like to use it in my bedroom. I would like to know two things: 1. Can I incorporate silky (shiny) material with a plain matte linen? and 2. What colors go well with olive green?
—Delmari, South Africa

Keep reading to see Thom's answer!

Things we want to buy today...

1. Light It: Fabulous Furs three scented animal-print candles, for a safari-chic living room; $19.

2. Gift It: Spa Factory Spa Party Sleepover, to teach her about R&R at a young age; $19.97.

3. Teardrop It: Robyn Rhodes Carissa earrings, 'cause we're mesmerized by the teal jade stone; $63.

4. Support It: Wet Cement charity: water tee, 'cause everyone should have clean water to drink; $40.

5. Crisscross It: Boutique 9 Thomsina high-heel sandals, for a sexy suede shoe; $130.

6. Hand-Paint It: Izmir measuring cups, to make cooking more colorful; $32.

7. Purple It: Xhilaration mesh ruffle boy shorts, for a flirty take on casual lingerie; $6.99.

8. High-Waist It: Rachel Pally draped miniskirt, for a day-to-night piece; $167.

9. Flapper It: Forever 21 fringed belted top, 'cause we love the eggplant color; $32.

10. Zipper It: Wet Seal piped-yoke front jacket, to toughen up our feminine dresses; $34.50.

I've noticed that you are a fan of wall coverings and painting the ceilings. What is the secret?
—Samantha

Keep reading to see Thom's answer!

My house is traditional, but I wanted to go a bit more contemporary with the new furniture I recently bought. How can I accessorize my room to pull it all together?
—Colleen

Keep reading to see Thom's answer.

Every summer, celebrities flock to Malibu for beach parties galore. Some indulge in serious gifting, while others kick back and sip cocktails with friends. Last weekend, I stopped by the Silver Spoon Beach House for a little bit of both. But for the first time in a while, I actually enjoyed the drinks more than the swag or celebrity sightings. (Lindsay Lohan's pizza box photo-op just didn't do it for me). A server kept handing me a green concoction that was the perfect blend of sweet with a little spice. The lime-jalapeño cocktail tasted so healthy, I was shocked to discover it contained alcohol. I just had to have the recipe so I could whip it up for my staycation bash. It was made using Jack LaLanne's Power Juicer Express ($99.98), perfect for my small apartment.

Ingredients
10 whole limes
1 bunch mint
1 cup agave
6 cups of water, purified
1/2 jalapeño
Place all ingredients into the juicer, juice and pour into a pitcher. Simultaneously pour one shot of vodka into a cup with the juice. Add a cocktail straw, because ingredients can separate.