When it comes to outdoor decorating, it never hurts to dream big. Sure, your reality may be an Adirondack chair and a picnic blanket in your backyard, but what are you really imagining for your space? A cane chaise lounge designed by a 20th century icon? A postmodern take on the humble hammock? Keep clicking to see the luxurious piece we've chosen for your fantasy patio. Read more

If you're the bride, finding your dress is only half the battle — you're not really finished till you've dressed your bridesmaids, too. Since it can be particularly tricky to select a dress that pleases everyone, we're helping to make it as painless as possible. With every wedding style, dress silhouette and hue, and budget in mind, we've made it our mission to find 30 of the best bridesmaid Read more

This weekend, France will vote for its next president. After a first round, it's down to incumbent Nicolas Sarkozy and his socialist challenger Francois Hollande. Since Sarkozy was elected in 2007, a lot has changed. One of the most intriguing evolutions has been the love connections among the politicians. Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is technically the second first lady France has known under Sarkozy. Read more

Cameron Diaz covers the new issue of InStyle, which is out on newsstands in the US on Friday, April 20. Inside the magazine, Cameron poses in a range of couture styles she personally spied from the runways during Paris Fashion Week back in January. In an accompanying interview, Cameron spoke about making the rounds in France and meeting with some of her icons like Karl Lagerfeld. Cameron, who has Read more

Nicole Kidman and Clive Owen strike a serious pose on the cover of W's May issue. They portray a married couple in HBO's Hemingway and Gellhorn, and translated their onscreen chemistry to the publication's pages in the sexy spread, which you can see more of when it hits newsstands April 24. Clive and Nicole spoke with the magazine about playing the historical duo, Ernest Hemingway and Martha Read more

With Spring in full bloom, your workout gear may be in need of a little refreshing. But instead of just grabbing whatever is readily available and inexpensive, consider putting your conscience into the equation. Eco-friendly fabrics or purchasing goods from eco-friendly retailers will take your environmental ways to a new level. Click through to peek at 15 options I'm loving this season! It can't Read more

George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Martin Sheen were among the A-list actors who participated in the stage reading of 8 in LA last night. The play, written by Dustin Lance Black, showcases the proceedings of the 2010 Proposition 8 federal court battle about California's gay marriage ban that was approved in 2008. The real life events were not broadcast to the public so Dustin Lance Black wrote this Read more

Pets face many of the scariest hazards out on the street: speeding cars, aggressive animals, and inconsiderate people are just a few of the terrors that keep us pet parents up at night. But some of the most terrifying dangers come from items lying around our own homes. Last year, the ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center fielded over 165,000 phone calls from panicked pet owners worried that their Read more

Valentine's Day doesn't exactly send us into a gift-buying frenzy, but since the holiday is about showing your love for someone special, a little token or trinket doesn't hurt. Looking for some geeky but sweet ideas? Look no further than our list of 19 Valentine's Day gifts for your favorite geek. Read more

The Grammy Awards are this Sunday, and the show is sure to wow with strong musical performances from women like Rihanna, Kelly Clarkson, and Nicki Minaj. There's something enchanting about the way a powerful female performer can command an audience with her emotional depth and vocal range. While good (or intriguing) looks don't hurt either, these women did not make a career by solely shaking Read more