Good Housekeeping Nov-14

GROWN-UP GLITTER Wallpaper is the key to an eye-catching statement wall. $75 per roll, scandinaviandesigncenter.com THE GOOD LEAF Its burnished vine accents will make this bowl envied at your next dinner party. $30, target.com SHINE BRIGHT A vintage-inspired sconce looks elegant in golden brass. $265, lampsplus.com HOT SEAT Handmade in rich golden leather, a Moroccan pouf does double duty as deluxe decor and a perch. $109, kouvy.com TRAY CHIC A playful zebra acts as a convenient catchall for jewelry and trinkets. $32, furbishstudio.com SIDE SHOW Make any entryway or hall feel special with an antiqued gilt-and-glass console. $219, onekingslane.com GILTY PLEASURE Neutral-and-gold artwork is a low-impact way to bring in the shade. $30, art.com BURNING LOVE Sleek and stylish, these candlesticks are perfect for when you want just a minor…

ON THE EVE OF MY FIRST anniversary here at Good Housekeeping, I can't help thinking, especially given the time of year, of all the things I have to be thankful for. When I was initially presented with the opportunity to lead the next chapter at this amazing brand, my husband and I had to think hard about our lives and what we wanted for our 8-year-old son, Grey. It was a big decision. We had a comfortable life in Toronto. We both had great jobs and had recently bought the house of our dreams, with family members and friends nearby — including Grey's best friend, who lived right next door! Moving would mean major upheaval on all levels. And yet I remember my husband saying to me, "You have to…

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Dry hair will drink up the new hair "milks," leave-in conditioner/styler hybrids that contain hydrating dairy-based ingredients like lactic acid. "The creamy formulas are feather-light and soak in fast, softening the hair shaft so the product's other nourishing ingredients can penetrate deeply, too," says Francesca Fusco, M.D., a derm with Clear Scalp & Hair in New York City. Apply sparingly to damp hair from scalp to ends before styling. We like Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Milk ($30, Sephora) and Palmer's Coconut Oil Formula Replenishing Hair Milk ($6, drugstores).…

WINE-STAINED LIPS Sheer gloss makes fall's Bordeaux lip colors foolproof (and utterly sexy). Bobbi Brown Lip Gloss in Scarlet, $25 GEEK CHIC Wearable tech is all the rage, as are fashion collabs du jour. So you can't get much trendier than these tonal (pun intended!) headphones. Headphones, $60, Marc by Marc Jacobs x Urbanears SCANDAL STYLE Snag Olivia Pope's look with a new line designed by the show's costume designer and Kerry Washington herself! Coat, $248, The Limited It's a charger! PLUGGED-IN PURSE The leopard-print wristlet has a built-in iPod charger: 'Nuff said. Clutch, $100, Express ARTISAN POP-UP Lord and Taylor's new in-store boutique, Birdcage, boasts an eclectic mix of curated accessories, apparel and more. Fave find: mismatched initial studs. Lost Wax Studio, $30 each, Lord and Taylor's Birdcage LORI…

They're jeans, only fancier. Wear them with any solid-color top. JEANS, $198, 7 FOR ALL MANKIND If you want just a touch of the trend,this bud's for you. SCARF, $175, TORY BURCH COAT, $139, ALEX + ALEX; GILT.COM. SWEATSHIRT, $118, FRENCH CONNECTION. SHIRT, $79, J. JILL. JEANS, $125, MADEWELL. SUNGLASSES, $98, MARILYN MONROE EYEWEAR. EARRINGS, $3, FOREVER 21. CLUTCH, $78, TOMMY HILFIGER. Built-in collar, simple feminine cut…this is a stylish no-brainer. DRESS, $49, ZARA Subdued blooms keep this all-purpose skirt elegant, even with a tee! SKIRT, $35, H&M A needlepoint-ish floral face with a modern, sleek strap. WATCH, $39, MAY28TH — Victoria Troxler, fashion assistant "One floral statement piece pulls your whole look together." Your new neutral, with a hit of bling to make it evening-friendly. SHOES, $50, CL BY…