Featured in December 2010

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Thoughts, p. 4

The Simple List, p. 6

Editor’s Note, p. 23

Your Words

• This Month’s Question, p. 26
  What is your most unique holiday tradition?
• No-Obligation Book Club, p. 32
  What is the most beautiful book you have ever received?

Trends Worth Trying

• Destined to Be a Classic, p. 37
  Lace cocktail dress
• Style Revival, p. 38
  Rose scents
• The Most Wearable Trend Right Now, p. 40
  Everyday sequins
• Object of Desire, p. 42
  High-rise tiered tray
• Everyday Indulgence, p. 44
  Fashion-forward iPad cases
• One for All, p. 46
  Prefab charm bracelets

Holiday Gift Guide

• 100 Gifts Under $50, p. 49
• Splurges Over $50, p. 93
• Stocking Stuffers, p. 100

Life Lessons

• Good Read, p. 107
  Nicole Krauss explains how a complicated childhood relationship with food shaped who she became as an adult
• Modern Manners, p. 113
  Michelle Slatalla on your holiday conundrums—party invitations, feuding guests, and year-end cards
• Expertise, p. 119
  Five surprising things to save for your kids

The Guide

Fashion

• Color of the Season, p. 127
  Why gold is a solid pick this winter—and which colors to pair it with
• Real Steals, p. 135
  Warm up with stylish cold-weather wear for under $100
• Fashion Fit Lab, p. 147
  Little black dresses to complement every figure

Beauty

• All the Trimmings, p. 159
  Dressed-up accessories for your hair, no matter its length
• Road Test, p. 169
  Hair spray

Home

• Personal Shopper, p. 176
  Unique holiday decorations to make any space festive
• Road Test, p. 187
  Inexpensive party glasses

Health

• But What Are You Really Saying?, p. 195
  Decoding the meaning behind your body language—and that of others
• You, Improved, p. 203
  Avoid holiday weight gain with these healthy strategies
• 15 Minutes and You're Done, p. 211
  Soothe your aching feet in four simple steps

Money

• Moneywise, p. 214
  Learn where your $100 charity donation goes; score free shipping on online holiday purchases; how to save on your next trip to the movies

Features

• Poem for December, p. 225
• How to Have Fun at Your Own Party, p. 226
  Stress-relieving strategies for throwing a great holiday gathering—and enjoying every minute of it
• Character Builders, p. 236
  Head-turning accessories handpicked to suit your personal style
• The Holidays Through Another Lens, p. 244
  Eight photographers share their favorite seasonal photos and the meaning behind them
• The Grown-up’s Guide to Glitter, p. 250
  How to wear glitter, gloss, and shimmer and not look like a tween

Food

• You’ll Simply Melt, p. 258
  Six deliciously simple chocolate desserts
• Easy Holiday Roasts, p. 271
  (Almost) effortless main dishes
• Quick Takes, p. 276
  10 ideas for crostini
• Road Test, p. 278
  Baking essentials
• Secretly Simple, p. 283
  Drop-and-Bake Lace Cookies
• Things Cooks Know, p. 285
  Strategies, techniques, and tips for making holiday cookies—from the Real Simple test kitchen to yours
• Five Easy Dinners, p. 287
• Nutritional Index, p. 298

Credits, p. 304
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

Discounts & Deals, p. 310
Exclusive savings on New Year’s Eve goodies

Clip and Save: Real Simple to Go, p. 312

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