It's New York Fashion Week, when style setters and fans flock to the Big Apple and establish how we're going to dress for next spring. While it may seem silly to begin thinking of color pallets and mini vs. maxi dresses, now is the time to snag looks still on sale from summer 2011 that will translate into 2012.

For example, Marc Jacobs is showing bold colors in a minimalistic style for next spring. The grand dame of New York fashion, Diane von Furstenberg, splashed her runway with brilliant whites and light greens paired with beige. All can be found at post-summer sales and repurposed for next year.

Here are eight other ways to get that luxury look without emptying your wallet:

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Coffee mugs, golf tees, and bad ties may top most lists of Father’s Day presents, but wouldn't it be wonderful if we actually got the fathers in our lives a gift they would cherish forever? One that made them (and everyone else) happier and healthier?

There is, and it’s called presence. These days, we all live overwired, overwhelmed, harried, and hurried. We are on 24/7, always available and always needed, with constant demands and distractions and always more to do. I know you feel it, and I imagine that you see it in your men, too.

As you think about a gift for Father’s Day, consider what you can do to help him unplug from all the demands and really plug back into those things that will light him up, the things that bring true joy. Gift cards are great, but consider the gift of presence—being fully present in his life and helping him be fully present in his own. And the effects may linger long after Sunday night.

Here is a game plan for the Father’s Day gift of presence:

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Being a grown-up no longer comes in a nice, neat package. The current 20-something generation was by and large sold on the ideal of a high school diploma turning into a college degree, which then turns into a job, house, family and happily ever after for adulthood.

Unfortunately, many recent college grads are learning this idealized dream is no longer attainable. Instead they're stuck in limbo where the best options are working menial, mundane jobs or heading back to grad school to pile on another mountain of debt. If you find yourself in this sort of quarter-life crisis and are struggling to make ends meet, here are a few ways to boost your budget in the meantime.

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Dollar stores aren't just for the incredibly frugal. A recent Colliers International study shows dollar stores now outnumber national drugstore chains, according to Independent Retailer.

Despite obvious deals, some shoppers are still reticent to patronize these retailers because they lack confidence in product quality. Though I don't buy everything at my local Dollar Tree, there are several items I simply will not buy anywhere else. If you struggle to make the leap into dollar-store savings, consider these eight must-haves to get your feet wet.

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This post is brought to you as a part of the Dog Days of Summer Campaign, hosted by the folks at dog training collars. We hope you, and the animals close to your heart, have a healthy summer!

According to a recent article in USA Today, Americans spent approximately $50.8 billion on their pets last year, up from $10.1 billion just four years earlier. That's a lot of money for Max or Fluffy, but still nothing compared to the unconditional love they shell out for you every day.

As the proud owner of one adorable terrier, I'm no stranger to the rising cost of pet care. In addition to frequent exercise and annual check-ups, my husband and I save hundreds of dollars on pet care by adopting the following savvy strategies.

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Trying to figure out the best way to take care of your skin is confusing: Do you need a firming cream, antiwrinkle serum, sun protection, nighttime lotion, and daytime moisturizer? Do you need separate products for the neck, chest, and eye areas?

If you rely on advertising claims or on the explanations you get from cosmetics salespeople about how to take care of your skin, you will almost assuredly end up missing some of the vital steps for achieving radiant, age-defying skin.

Instead, follow this checklist for 10 ways to transform your skin now to start seeing instant results!

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