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Before putting a pencil in your lil one's hand, take a look at how you hold your own. Do you hold it too close to the tip, or too far up the top? Perfecting the "tripod grip" requires some practice and if not taught properly, it affects lil ones' writing abilities. Megan Hirsch's How to Hold a Pencil ($8) is a visual guide to teaching tots the proper writing utensil technique. Packed with large Read more
I've learned simple arts and crafts projects can delight my children more than any fancy toys or videos. Color pencils are a superb tool for aspiring artists who have graduated from crayon use, but haven't started reading and writing yet. They are sturdy and allow lil ones to get used to the feeling of holding a pencil or pen for future handwriting, but will help create pretty pictures. Simple: Read more
A pencil eyeliner allows you to define the eyes for the day, then get a bold, sexy look for the night. See how easy it is to use, along with a few need-to-know application tips, when you watch now. Read more
Sometimes, all it takes is for one small object to liven up your surroundings. If you're looking for the perfect pencil holder, check out these nine options to add some personality to your desk. Read more
Brighten up your desk with these adorable pencil holders. Check out our tips for frugal Summer travel and enter to win our Choose Your Summer Getaway giveaway! Celebrate the big IPO with seven fun facts about Facebook. Graduation is right around the corner! Here are 13 gifts any grad can use. Hey, brides: download our ultimate wedding planning checklist. Avoid these seven résumé red Read more
The feathers were most definitely flying on the runways for Spring, and designers made it abundantly clear that a little touch of plumage can go a long way. At Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs showed an innocent young debutante, flitting about in frothy feather-trim dresses and candy-colored pencil skirts, while Ralph Lauren's runway spotlighted full-blown Great Gatsby-era opulence, giving way to Read more
In today's DIY, we're showing you how to make the perfect pair of denim cutoff shorts to wear now and through Summer. It's simple; all you need are a pair of jeans, scissors, measuring tape, and a marking pencil. Follow our quick and easy steps and you'll have your own pair of frayed shorts in no time! On Allison McNamara: BREN top and shorts, Low Luv x Erin Wasson rings. Read more
With all the bold pops of color to choose from this season — yellow, lime, aqua — is there any one more classic that hot pink? Not only did we spot the hue in Spring collections from Tory Burch, Nanette Lepore, and more, but some of our favorite style-setting celebs have been incorporating the color into their wardrobes as well. Though the standard for red-carpet fixtures like Nina Dobrev, Read more
Club Monaco just released its Fall lookbook filled with two-toned tweed blazers, printed trousers, and plenty of pretty blouses to take you into the chillier months ahead. The collection, inspired by Linda McCartney’s Life in Photographs, the leading male characters in the Silent Generation, and block-print patterns from Jewish-French artist Sonia Delaunay, focused on tailored pieces with a Read more
Fab reader Megan Zietz took a fun fashion risk, mixing an exotic pattern with something much more classic. The result? Printed perfection. She tucked a nautical-inspired striped t-shirt into a bold leopard-printed pencil skirt. Her black pumps, an oversized tote, aviator sunglasses, and a single pendant necklace complemented the double dose of outfit prints. We think this is a slick combo for Read more
