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To be honored as one of Glamour magazine’s “Women of the Year,” a woman must have made a huge impact, changed the world for good, broken boundaries, stereotypes, etc. Except when she doesn’t. Sometimes all she needs to do is complain to the ACLU that her high school is refusing to let her bring a lesbian date to prom.

Megyn Kelly, host of FNC’s “America Live,” will be featured in the November issue of Glamour. Kelly gives advice to women about how to make the most of their lives — balancing career and home — something she learned after switching careers and later ending her first marriage. “I spent most of life from 24-31 at the office. I wasn’t going to people’s weddings, I wasn’t cultivating my marriage. I wasn’t happy.” Kelly left a legal career for TV news, joining ABC affiliate WJLA in Washington, DC as a freelance general assignment reporter. She quickly caught the eye of FNC...

reason: You’ve called glamour a beautiful illusion. A lot of people would say that describes President Obama. Postrel: Yes, President Obama is a very glamorous figure. Glamour is a particular form of illusion. It’s an illusion that tells a truth about the audience’s desires, and it requires mystery and distance. During the campaign people projected onto Barack Obama whatever they wanted in a president or even in a country. Lying is usually a bad thing, but they would project onto him that he was lying about his positions because he secretly agreed with them: “Anyone that smart has got to...

WASHINGTON (AFP) – President Barack Obama Wednesday deployed the full pomp of a White House state dinner for only the second time, honoring Mexico's President Felipe Calderon with a sumptuous menu and elaborate decor. The White House was also road testing unspecified extra security measures, after the inaugural Obama state dinner last year for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was marred when a socialite couple gatecrashed the festivities. Key members of the US-Mexico community were expected among 200 guests at the glamorous black-tie gala evening at the White House, as well as actresses Whoopi Goldberg and Eva Longoria, and Mexican...

Who was the Best Dressed Of The Day, the most glamorously engrossing celebrity who captured our attention? This time it was a model…

Parallel Lines: American ballerina turned model Karlie Kloss is proceeding in a nicely attired linear fashion, compliments of some of the most stylish dresses of the summer in Numéro #112, interestingly photographed by Lachlan Bailey.

Barack Obama swept into the Oval Office as a human green screen. Voters projected their own hopes and dreams onto him. He had glamour, observers gushed. But glamour used to mean an actual magic spell, as my former boss Virginia Postrel wrote during the 2008 campaign. She noted fans’ mystical bond with the mysterious candidate: Obama is unusual, however. He attracts supporters who not only disagree with his stated positions but assume he does too.

10. The bob has been going strong for years! It’s a versatile cut with a length to suit anyone. Heidi Klum has shown the mature ‘kissing the shoulders’ length is beautiful whereas, Christina Aguilera recently stepped out on New Year’s Eve with a short, chin skimming blunt bob, very high fashion. 8. Big ringlets are big news! No one demonstrated this better than Christina Aguilera in her 2007 video, Ain’t No Other Man, where she made them look incredibly sexy and paired them with a black sparkly hat – gorgeous! Kristen Cavallari is also a fan of this glam look...

Who was the most glamorous celeb of the day, the best dressed star? The Editors of the Fashion Time Magazine reveal that it was… Kate Hudson, who attended the world premiere of Nine held at the Odeon Leicester Square in London last night and outshined her co-stars Nicole Kidman and Penelope Cruz.

Michelle Obama is sharing her rules for finding Mr. Right. For starters: Looks aren't everything. "Cute's good," the First Lady tells the new issue Glamour magazine, out November 10. "But cute only lasts for so long, and then it's, 'Who are you as a person?'" According to Mrs. O, women shouldn't be concerned with the "bankbook" or "the title," but instead focus on the heart and soul of the person they're interested in. "You should always feel good," Obama says. Obama, who is the covergirl of Glamour's December issue, donned a stunning bright red dress for shoot and is...

Lizzie Miller is considered too large to model plus-size clothes. Is the reaction that followed the publication of this picture going to change that? 'It's a photo that measures all of three by three inches," gushes Cindi Leive, editor of US Glamour in a post on the magazine's blog, "but the letters about it started to flood my inbox literally the day Glamour hit newsstands." The picture in question, illustrating a story about body confidence, has generated more than 700 comments on the site, and featured on the US Today morning TV programme. What does it show? A beautiful, creamy-skinned...

With her haute couture on overdrive and flashing some major league stylish sass, Oscar winning French actress Marion Cotillard had an amazing week of looking her best promoting the “Public Enemies� movie. Mais oui, she was pure French elegance… At the London premiere, Marion walked in a red satin Vivienne Westwood dress. She picked out a Stella McCartney clutch and black heels to complete her look.

The June issue of Glamour magazine has an article on women’s "racy fantasies" and it wouldn’t be complete without Barack Obama sex dreams. (The same trend was highlighted in the media about Bill Clinton in the early years.) One woman offered her Obama dream, complete with punchline: I have this fantasy where I’m with Barack Obama at my parents’ house. We’re both naked, and he’s giving me a full-body massage. Suddenly my father appears and says "How could you do that?" And no kidding: In my dream, Obama replies, "I’m serving my constituents." -- Nicki, 34 Glamour’s Serena Kim...

She's America's top "model." Michelle Obama is the nation's first first lady to add a full-time makeup artist to her traveling entourage, according to stylists who have worked with presidential wives over the past 16 years. Makeup artist Ingrid Grimes-Miles, 49, helped create Obama's signature look on her inaugural trip to Europe last week.

Inspired by the harem-wear of the East meets 1950s vintage American all girls (and boys) style, Missoni serves up a tasty apéritif for lovers of sun and sand…

The Awards season has officially begun, so imagine our fervent delight upon seeing the red carpet dallianced with glamorous gowns almost every day. We’ll start with the 2009 Critics Choice Awards, a gala gathering of scintillating stars and chic couture, pleasant for the eyes, costly for the wallet, and the epitome of trend-breaking new styles and designs. Anne Hathaway looked like an art masterpiece in her strapless Gianfranco Ferré Spring 2009 ivory and black dress. Hathaway wows with the dynamic duo of beauty and grace. Penelope Cruz donned a navy blue gown, elegant in its simplicity and shape.

Jessica Alba Cool leather jackets, stylish and la mode as always, continue unabated as a long term trend with celebrities opting for them both on and off the red carpet. While Liv Tyler is seen in a black cropped jacket along with a feminine dress, Ashley Olsen combines her edgy Rick Owens jacket with a long pencil skirt. Liv Tyler

If Christian Louboutin is known for his signature red soles, then Sergio Rossi can be considered the king of glitter. His sexy and seductive heels are decorated with sequins, crystals, fur details, metallic trims and jewel stones imbuing the footwear with a stand-out wow look. Plus, these are the Perfect Party Shoes.

Nobody does fashion week like Paris! The most important and influential shows in the world take place in Paris. The epitome of chic, Parisian fashion houses influence the rest of the fashion world. Here are the top 5 Paris SS09 fashion shows. Maison Martin MargielaThis year marked the 20th anniversary for Maison Martin Margiela. True to usual form the designer was scarce but the clothes were fantastic. The collection was structurally beautiful and pushed all the usual boundaries.

The thunderous applause as Senator Hillary Clinton took the Carnegie Hall stage during Monday's Glamour Women of the Year Awards lasted a full minute. As one of the 10 recipients of the accolade, Clinton joked she was "very grateful to Glamour ... because they always liked my pantsuits." http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2008/11/11/amd_hillary-glamour.jpg

Milan is known for its refined glamour. Italian women are well dressed, well put together, and oozing sex appeal. The clothes are of course much of the same! Although Milan can sometimes feel like the least exciting of the shows, in many ways it provides a pretty good understanding of how real women dress! Here are the top 5 Milan shows. PRADAThere are some fashion shows that are said to have an effect on the season, to really set the tone of what the season will mean, and what the trends will be. One of these such shows is Prada....

Like ‘it’ bags and shoes, fashion has dresses which become ‘it’ after celebrities wear them numerous times. If YSL Tributes dazzled every single red carpet, then Roland Mouret’s Pigalle dress accomplished the same effect, being seen on everyone from Dita von Teese to Heidi Klum. Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Dita von Teese, Beyonce, Nina Garcia

The Devil Wears Prada star Anne Hathaway graces the cover of October’s W Magazine. And it’s not as horrible as we thought it would be. Although we don’t love celebrities on the fashion magazine covers, the editorial inside the mag portrays Anne as a real beauty.

Jennifer Lopez is all glam on Elle’s October cover. She plays muse and icon to some of her favorite designers: Georgina Chapman of Marchesa, Donatella Versace, Michael Kors and Oscar de la Renta.

Salvatore Ferragamo Mediterraneo Metallic ToteYou might call them the ‘it’ bags or ‘the bag of the season’, both are cliches. Putting together this list of the fall’s top handbags, we looked for artwork, real craftsmanship, and fabrics and patterns that make a statement and stand the test of the time. Every fashionista would die for these bags, as for us, we would kill for Valentino’s Petale Dome Bag, which descended down from fashion heaven. Valentino Petale Dome Bag

We love colored opaque tights for the upcoming fall, but this metal studded example is a killer, in a good way. They can go with almost everything, and yes, these tights will turn everyone’s head, whether you’re in a club or just walking down the street. Are there people who think these tights are not appealing? If there are, tell us now.

Model: Eva Herzigova - Photographer: Vincent Peters

Giorgio Armani Clutch Expensive handbags not only suffice as fancy accessories, but are a sign of the high ‘status’ of their owner. They are a worthy investment, and wealthy people are ready to spend thousands and thousands on them. Forbes magazine unveiled the list of 8 new bags which stand the test of time, but we can’t agree with all of the items. While Mulberry’s Roxanne remains a bargain from Forever 21, Ralph Lauren’s Ricky bag is a nod to Birkin. There is only one bag that really stands the test of time - the Chanel 2.5 quilted bag...

Ivanka Trump, Michelle Obama, and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy are leading Vanity Fair’s best dressed list. We agree with the magazine’s choice of Obama and Bruni, but what is Ivanka Trump doing here?

Penelope Cruz lands W Magazine’s August cover. Photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, she reminds us of a young Sophia Loren.

Mariah Carey always appears on the worst dressed celebs list. She loves everything that shines – gold, crystals, and patent, and wears lots of pink and leather, which often reminds us of a prostitute’s style...

For those who want to add some romance to their summer wardrobe, there is an amazing draping trend. Lots of delicate chiffon and silk layers subtly cling from evening gowns to cocktail dresses and drive you to a flirty mood.

Women have worn shorts since the 1950s, and for half a century, this classic item has been a perfect staple of the summer wardrobe. They are easy wearing, look stylish, and save you from the heat. From Bermuda shorts and knee length denim shorts to structured boxy shorts, there are a number of smart styles choices in different lengths, colors, fabrics, prints, and silhouettes. For those who prefer something feminine, there are dressier styles in fancy fabrics like silk and linen, with details such as cuff hems and tuxedo waistbands.

Black, white, red, yellow, and green; sandals, flats, stilettos, and boots… For women, there can never be enough shoes. But does every woman know the shoe essentials, the true classics, which should be in every women’s wardrobe, despite the season and fashion trends? The Fashion Time Magazine editors unveil 5 classic shoes that every woman must call her own.

It’s time to feel free again! Forget about those constricting pencil skirts, and add a soft volume to your wardrobe with this spring’s huge trend - the full skirt. Read More...

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., accepts her special recognition award at the 18th Annual Glamour Women of the Year awards at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow) Actress Ashley Judd (C) and singer Bono (R) of Irish rock band U2 depart after presenting U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (L) with an outstanding achievement award at a YouthAIDS gala event in McLean, Virginia, November 2, 2007. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)

Why do I read stupid "women's" magazines, like Glamour and Cosmo? So you don't have to. I tell you what your wives, girlfriends, and maybe even (if you are a woman) you are reading. The February (Valentine's Day) issue is most interesting. In addition to featuring a picture of Mary Cheney and her "partner" and gushing over how cool it is that they appeared together at an official White House Dinner, Glamour gives us "Rescue Me!--Your Most Intimate Problems, Solved: Big Worries, Little Worries, Weird Worries." And guess what February's lead "worry" is?: Q: I recently reconnected with a childhood...

Two leading women's magazines are misleading readers about the connection between abortion and breast cancer, an activist group contends. Last month it was Glamour, said Karen Malec, president of the Coalition on Abortion/Breast Cancer, "This month, it's Redbook, and it's Redbook's second attempt to erase the link from the public mind." Redbook's October issue includes an interview with Marissa Weiss, M.D., founder of the cancer fundraising business, breastcancer.org. Weiss said, "Two recent research reviews have found that abortion doesn't alter hormone levels in a way that could increase breast cancer risk, as some activists have claimed." Prof. Joel Brind of...

Oh dear, Mr. Bush is such a drag - he has all of Washington's social set in a tizzy because he doesn't give lavish dinner parties where the oh so smart liberal set can prance around and tell each other how important and glamorous they are and how fitting it is that they should have been asked to White House social functions. They shouldn't have been surprised. According to the LA Times, prior to leaving for Washington and the presidency, plain-spoken George Bush told friends "I hate parties." The failure of the Bushes, who like to go to bed...

Men's taste in women has changed dramatically over the past half-century, shifting away from girls with curves and big breasts towards the androgynous and the skinny. The assertion comes from two psychoanalysts who pored over every Playboy from December 1953 and calculated the body mass index of every centrefold. Over 577 issues, the models became taller and their waist increased, while their hips became narrower and their bust became smaller. If Playboy is any guide, the needle on the male sexual compass has switched from Marilyn Monroe to Eva Herzigova, the scientists say.