Featured in September 2012

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Thoughts, p. 8

The Simple List, p. 12

Editor’s Note, p. 22

 

Your Words

• This Month’s Question, p. 24 
  When it comes to your wardrobe, where do you splurge and where do you save?
• What to Read This Fall, p. 29
  Real Simple readers review the big season's most compelling page-turners

 

Trends Worth Trying

• Object of Desire, p. 33
  Geometric pendant lamp
• Style Revival, p. 34
  Bold brooches
• The Most Wearable Trend Right Now, p. 36
  Evergreen equestrian
• One for All, p. 38
  Budding vases
• 10 Finds for $50 or Less, p. 40
  
  

Solutions

• New Uses: Wardrobe Wranglers, p. 44
• Problem-Solvers of the Month, p. 46
• Start With, p. 48
  A baguette
• 6 Fixes for Kitchen Spills and Slipups, p. 50

 

Life Lessons

• Good Read, p. 53
  Author Judith Stone describes how rediscovering a childhood pastime helped ease her present-day worries
• Modern Manners, p. 59
  Michelle Slatalla on discussing money matters with friends
• Expertise, p. 66
  Five valuable lessons you can learn from classic novels

 

The Guide

Fashion

• Real Steals, p. 75
  A special 11-page section of fabulous fall trends (think velvet and lace) for $100 or less

Beauty

• Pretty Smart, p. 99
  The latest beauty products and tips that save time, money, and your sanity
• The Great Cover-Up, p. 106
  Everything you need to conceal a host of imperfections, from a temporary blemish to a permanent tatoo
• Road Test, p. 112
  Dry shampoo

Health

• Should You Try These Fitness Trends?, p. 115
  Experts weigh in on the latest crazes and whether they're right for you

Home

• A Friend in the Business, p. 127 
  Lighting designer Melanie Freundlich shares her advice on illuminating any space
• Road Test, p. 132
  Kitchen trash cans

Money

• Moneywise, p. 137 
  How to save on car repairs; the pros and cons of pet insurance; quick ways to maintain a good online reputation

 

Features

• Night and Day, p. 144 
  Chic sparkle-and-shine pieces that you can wear before the sun goes down
• Women and Money: Why You Need to Take Control Now, p. 154
  Do you shy away from important money matters? This comprehensive guide will help you get a handle on your financial future
• Food and Your Feelings (It's Complicated), p. 162
  An in-depth look at emotional eating; the reasons we do it, strategies for managing cravings...and why it's not always such a bad thing
• Making a Scene, p. 166
  From whimsical to dramatic, 20 stunning wallpaper options to rejuvenate any room

 

Food

• Twice as Nice, p. 178
  Big-batch recipes that yield leftovers you can turn into a different, delicious dinner tomorrow
• Road Test, p. 186 
  Slow cookers
• Quick Takes, p. 188
  10 ideas for meatballs
• Five Easy Dinners, p. 191
• Nutritional Index, p. 202

 

 

Credits, p. 202
Where to buy the products featured in this issue

 

Discounts & Deals, p. 208
Exclusive savings on back-to-school accessories for you

 

Clip and Save: Real Simple to Go, p. 209