After spending $218 million just three years ago to acquire Crosstown Traders, Charming Shoppes Inc. is selling the catalog and e-commerce brands at a bargain-basement price.

Automotive ( top ) Tips for Road Trips With Pets (ARA) - Bringing the family pet along on a road trip may seem like a good idea - you don't have to ask friends or family to look after your pet and you can avoid the costs and concerns that go with boarding and kennels.

* Talbots and Dillard's post deeper losses on markdowns

* Talbots and Dillard's post deeper losses on markdowns

* Talbots and Dillard's post deeper losses on markdowns

Automotive ( top ) Clint Bowyer on Motorcycle Safety (ARA) - An increase of motorcycles on the road and the fact that less than half have taken an organized rider education course, indicates a need for increased awareness of proper motorcycle safety.

SPRINGFIELD - The percentage of people living in poverty in the urban areas of the Pioneer Valley increased last year after having declined the year before, according to statistics released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Yellow is a great color, and has been one of my favorites this season in fact. It’s fun, fresh, bright and very Summery. However yellow is not a straightforward color. Matching up your skin tone with the wrong shade of yellow can break your outfit, resulting in you looking a bit dull. Not exactly the look you would be looking for right?

To wear yellow the right way you need to learn which shades suit your skin tone most, and you also need to learn what to match it up with. Check out our latest plus size fashion tips article to read our 5 easy peasy steps to making sure you look great in yellow.

Autumn is coming and it’s time to start vamping up your cool-weather wardrobe. And there’s no better place to do it than at IGIGI. Because at their online store, they have a ton of just-in Autumn styles that will make you feel perfectly happy to banish the sun and surf until next year.

My favorite piece in IGIGI’s new autumn collection? The Bridgette Mod Dress in black, grey, and red. The boat neckline is so flattering and pretty, and the soft vertical red stripe is wonderfully slimming.  Just too cool and pretty.

Want to totally make yourself over for Autumn? Don’t forget to enter IGIGI’s $500 Makeover Mania Sweepstakes. One lucky winner will win a fashion and style consultation, where you’ll receive advice on dressing your body shape and help with your overall style… plus a gift certificate good for $500!  It’s easy to enter, so check it out at the IGIGI website.

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