Why We Fall for the “It” Bag

Mulberry Alexa in Oak Light Patent Leather, $1,200.

By YouBeauty.com
It’s not your fault that you can’t resist lusting after this season’s most buzzed about “it” bag. A new study says that baby, you were born this way.In the study, the researchers found that people were more likely to take risks and engage in competitive behavior when all of their friends were watching rather than when they were flying solo.

Hit the Beach Like a Celeb for Under $40

By Elle

Going from the beach to the streets can be as easy as tossing on a mini summer dress or tunic. Here are our tips:

What Not to Buy at H&M

By Kaboodle.com

H&M is a budget-conscious fashionista’s dream. But buyer beware; some items aren’t worth buying at even the lowest prices due to poor fit, low quality, or better bargains elsewhere. Here’s what we suggest you skip when shopping at one of our favorite affordable fashion outlets.

1. Lingerie
Though plenty of us like to indulge in pretty underthings, bras and underwear’s most important characteristic is function! While H&M’s lingerie selection looks nice, most of their products are made from synthetic materials (elastane and polyamide, to be specific), which are fine for T-shirts and dresses, but not so great for our lady parts because synthetic materials don’t breathe as well as real cotton and can cause problems in these particular areas. Additionally, the last thing a woman wants is to get poked and prodded by the underwire in her bra, and H&M’s selection doesn’t offer the best fit, sometimes leading to discomfort.

How to avoid BUIs: buying under the influence

Drunk shopping seems like fun, but may result in disaster. Photo by Thinkstock

By Joanna Douglas, Shine Staff
Our friends at Lucky just brought up an issue we’re all too familiar with: Buying Under the Influence (BUIs). Have you ever stumbled into a store after a fewcocktails and handed over your credit card a little too readily? Or come home from a night out and made some drunk impulse purchases online? I have. Alcohol lowers your spending inhibitions! So I’ve come up with some five helpful tips to avoid a BUI.

Tips for buying your teen's first car

Picking out a car for your teenager can be difficult. Your child wants a cool ride, while you're on the hunt for a cool price tag.

Searching on your own for a car may seem like an easier route, but getting your teen involved in the process can be time well spent. "It's a good opportunity to teach teens responsibility and help them make smart choices," says Philip Reed, senior consumer advice editor at Edmunds.com.

7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Anything

By Beth Kobliner, REDBOOK
Before you pull out your wallet, go through this money-saving checklist.

Every little penny helps when you're trying to save money. Financial guru Beth Kobliner shares these important questions to ask yourself before making any purchase. Stick to this advice and your bank account will thank you.