Is it me or was last night's episode of Gossip Girl the best so far?! There was a big emphasis on fashion, with Blair's mother's photo shoot, and Blair and Serena were giddy girlfriends again. Oh to be young and rich! While I wasn't really feeling the poker game scandal with the boys, I did get a kick out of Chuck's basketball getup. The final scene where the girls steal the mom's clothes to get back at her un-motherly conduct then they go and do their own photo shoot around NYC was a fun little montage. Al...

Get ready for fall with recommendations from “Lucky” magazine — staples and standards that should be in everyone's closet and are worth splurging on. Each item applies to every age, every lifestyle and every body type. They will last season after season, which makes them worth the investment. rnrnThe trick is to balance these key items with cheaper clothes that you can rotate each season. For example, gray wool pants are just pants until they're paired with this season's hottest looks. Next season's colors, textures and patterns will change, and there are so many stores (Express, H&M, Zara, etc.) out there that keep up with new trends at a cheap price point. rnrnCombining the investment pieces with cheaper trend items helps shape an entire outfit at a moderate price range. Discover when to splurge and when to save: rn