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Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. With 10 more days left for the day of love to arrive, plan a special gift for them. Selecting a gift can be a challenge. A little bit of a thought and effort in planning a gift for them can make your valentine feel at the top of the world. Here are 6 meaningful and original gift ideas for him or her that will make them feel loved and special.

Crown Royal XO is a blended Canadian whiskey with ex-cognac barrel finish.

Fans of "Project Runway" are a bit confused because whenever they search for updates about the reality show's Season 13 on the Internet including its social media Web sites (Twitter, Facebook etc.), all they see is Tim Gunn's new show titled "Under the Gunn." Does this mean it's the end of "Project Runway?" Has the beloved reality competition hosted by Heidi Klum been replaced by "Under the Gunn?" Read on as Tim Gunn explains how he will make it work.

How about stepping up your fashion game and take some of these fashion risks at least once in your lifetime?

Fans may be eager for another Spice Girls reunion after their London Olympics appearance, but Victoria Beckham may not be too keen on the idea.

The 20th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2014 was held last Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the most anticipated events in Hollywood because it is a special time for fellow actors to honor their peers for the best achievements in television (TV) and film in 2013. But, aside from the awards, a lot of people tune in for the Red Carpet arrivals of the actresses to see who will be included in the 2014 Best-Dressed List.

Liquipel, LLC, the company responsible for the revolutionary moisture and impact resistant technology for portable gadgets, including smartphones, tablets and mp3 players, has announced that it will be introducing its WaterSafeTM nano technology to fabrics, such as clothes and accessories. Liquipel made the announcement at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014.

Color trends change every year especially in the fashion and beauty industry. Now that it's 2014, there are some hues that are going to be huge this year. Pantone, the color authority, has officially announced the Color of the Year for 2014 and it's Radiant Orchid 18-3224, which is a cross between purple and pink. Aside from Radiant Orchid, which you will see a lot of in the coming days, some of the hottest makeup colors that will sizzle in 2014 are electric orange, gold, red, berry, navy,...

Several counterfeit makeup products were tested including MAC and Chanel and were found to be loaded with harmful lead, beryllium, aluminum and bacteria. These fake cosmetics are proliferating in online retailers, flea markets, bazaars and swap meets. It has become increasingly rampant because of the popularity and ease of e-commerce.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, collectively known as "Brangelina," reportedly had an amazing experience with their kids at Circus Arts Byron Bay in Australia. In fact, Angelina even wrote a thank-you note to Circus Arts.

"The Big Bang Theory" (TBBT) star Kaley Cuoco just married tennis player Ryan Sweeting on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2013. 28-year-old Cuoco, who stars as aspiring actress and The Cheesecake Factory waitress Penny in the popular CBS sitcom about a group of scientists, wore a pretty pink gown when she went down the aisle to become 26-year-old Sweeting's wife. The romantic wedding ceremony reportedly had a fire and ice theme.

It's 2014 and "Once Upon a Time" (OUAT) co-stars Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas are engaged and will soon be married. Fans of Goodwin and Dallas, who play Snow White and Prince Charming in OUAT, are excited to know the details of their fairytale wedding, especially what the bride-to-be will wear.

Cressida Bonas, girlfriend of one of the heir to the throne of England Prince Harry is in limelight ever since their relationship went public. While Kate Middleton, wife of Prince William continues to be hottest topic of discussion for reasons related to her suave personality, Cressida Bonas has also received enough attention.

The holidays usually mean several parties to attend to, such as Christmas and New Year's Eve parties at work, with the family, with friends and significant others. That's why looking your best should is very important. Here are some Holiday 2013 hair and makeup ideas to help you look fab and be the belle of any ball.

Justin Bieber was seen attending his "Believe" movie premiere at the Regal Cinemas in Los Angeles, California (LA) on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, just days after saying in an interview that he was retiring from the music industry. Bieber's supporters including fans and celebrity friends such as actor Jaden Smith (Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith's son), mentor Usher and Kylie Kardashian of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" fame, came in full force.

This particular Holiday 2013 Gift Guide features wonderful gifts that give back to those in need. It's a great feeling to receive gifts, but when you are giving gifts, it's even better. Whether you will be the giver or the receiver of gifts this season, it's a nice touch that someone else will benefit from this traditional exchange of gifts this Christmas. Some of the products mentioned in this gift guide include nail polish, makeup, accessories and even a bike!

Celebrity stylist, editor, reality TV star and fashion designer Rachel Zoe shares her guide to being stylish at holiday parties including her tips to looking fab and "maj" as well as her top picks for holiday clothes, shoes and accessories. Naturally, it has festive colors in red, gold and silver. But, it also has the occasional black clothes. Of course, the quintessential little black dress (LBD) must be part of this list because it is a classic that never goes out of style. Zoe's list...

Fashionistas and beauty junkies need to celebrate the holidays too, especially since it is at this time of the year that a lot of people get dolled up and dressed to the nines for the various Christmas parties that they need to attend. There are a lot of new beauty collections that are debuted during the holidays. These would be perfect as gifts to beauty junkies. For fashionistas, there are a myriad of trendy options to choose from.

The Smarty Ring Bluetooth-enabled wearable gadget for easy smartphone alert checks and incoming call management is finally here! Move over, Samsung Galaxy Gear watch, Pebble Watch and Sony SmartWatch, here comes the latest wearable gadget designed to work in sync with one's smartphone. It is much sleeker, fashionable and easier to wear than the smart watches out there today. It can be worn even if you are dressed casually or dressed to the nines.

Airline horror stories from passengers are not unusual. Many people from all over the world can recount one or two incidents that have ruined their flight experience. But as it is Christmas season, low-cost carrier WestJet thought to give their passengers a flight experience that they would never forget by making their wishes come true.

Pantone Inc., the global authority on color, named the PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid as the official color of 2014 on Dec. 5, 2013. PANTONE® 18-3224 Radiant Orchid is described by the X-Rite company located in Carlstadt, New Jersey, as "a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple."

Sunshine Coast Daily, a newspaper for Maroochydore, Queensland (QLD) in Australia is giving away six prizes from Nov. 9 to Dec. 23, 2013 as part of its Countdown to Christmas contest. Giveaways include an iPhone 5s, a $1,000 Flight Centre travel voucher, a GoPro Hero3+, a system 12 lotto ticket, five $100 vouchers at Bunnings, Kmart or Boating Camping Fishing (BCF) and five $100 Coles Group vouchers.

A Swiss organization whose heart goes to disabled people came up with a unique project of raising awareness among people via social media on the lives of people with physical disabilities.

There are a lot of choices for Christmas gifts meant for women. It can range from jewelry to makeup, clothes, shoes, bags, watches or even gadgets. However, due to the number of choices out there, it's difficult to choose which one to actually buy for women. The risk is that they may already have the gift you will be giving them. To help you with your shopping dilemma, here is a helpful Holiday 2013 Gift Guide featuring the Top 5 Gifts for Women.

Let's face it, when it comes to gift giving, it's always difficult to find the perfect gift for the men in your life, whether he is a boyfriend, a husband, your dad, uncle or even brother. But, don't worry, here is a simple Holiday 2013 Gift Guide featuring the Top 5 Gifts for Men to give you some ideas on what to shop for this Christmas.

English celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal is demanding a small cafe in Melbourne to change its name because it’s similar to his Michelin-starred The Fat Duck restaurant in the UK. The owner of the Fat Duck Cafe from Oakleigh South didn’t even know who the celeb chef was, but she had to comply with his lawyers’ demands to change his little eatery’s name.

Des Hommes et Des Chatons (Men and Cats) is a French tumblr blog featuring various pictures of cats that seem to be doppelgangers or mirror images of cute men because these cats are posing like the men included there. The guys in the tumblr blog are mostly professional models and actors including Jamie Dornan ("Fifty Shades of Grey"), Robert Pattinson ("Twilight") and Johnny Depp ("Pirates of the Caribbean").

Here comes Cyber Monday 2013! Watch out for various online sales after Black Friday 2013 which officially start on Monday (hence, the name), Dec. 2, 2013. Black Friday 2013 has just ushered the 2013 Holiday shopping season and it has reached the weekend up to Cyber Monday 2013 where most people who weren't able to shop during the Black Friday weekend go online to look for sweet deals for the items that they are eyeing.

The Walmart Black Friday 2013 has started with a bang at 6pm on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, 2013. I hope you guys didn't miss the Walmart 1 hour sale (In-Stock Guarantee)! Don't forget about the second Walmart sale event at 8pm on the same day (Thursday, Nov. 28)! And, of course don't miss the actual Walmart Black Friday 2013 Sale on Friday, Nov. 29. It will extend over the weekend on Saturday, Nov. 30, starting at 8 am up to Sunday, Dec.1.