Will it work in Washington?

One glittering gown stood out among the edgy leggings and leather at the Rebecca Taylor show.

Hiding a romantic indiscretion from the kids

Hiding a romantic indiscretion from the kids

In the Internet age, parents who experiment — and write about it — risk leaving a trail for their children to find later.

Advice

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Giving advice, then getting the cold shoulder

Carolyn Hax’s thoughts on what to do when relationship help causes a rift among friends.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Coming to grips with one’s childhood

To know your own history, it helps to understand your parents and what was under their control.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Aunt lets sister down by skipping children’s births

Aunt upsets sister by missing sister’s two childbirths.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Should they get back together?

The reader isn’t sure how to respond to the ex’s request that they try being a couple again.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax’s advice: A mother-in-law’s resentment, and a ‘compli-slam’

Sometimes the issue isn’t whether you’re right, it’s whether there’s any value in being right. And, the best response to a backhanded compliment.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Freedom in five bars or less

How can a parent stay connected with kids at college without being a helicopter parent? Hint: Stop worrying about cellphone range.

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax: Stepmother ignores husband’s children

Sisters say their father’s wife won’t even acknowledge their presence when in the same room.

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Galleries

Golden Globe Awards red carpet

Stars arrive in style for the 2012 Golden Globe Awards.

‘Downton Abbey’ fashion

The popular period drama has reintroduced WWI-era style in fashion.

Turning 30: Kate’s best looks

A look back at the best outfits worn by Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.

Michelle Obama, fashion trend-setter

A look back at a fashionable year as the first lady turns 48.

PHOTOS: Holiday greetings from the White House

A look back at presidential Christmas cards.

The 20th annual Golden Scissors Awards

African American stylists flaunt their creative hair designs.

National Christmas Tree lights up

The tree lighting has been an annual tradition in Washington since 1923.

The tattoo erasers

Some who are inked have regrets. That’s where lasers come in.

Neiman Marcus unveils holiday fantasy gifts

Presents include a $250,000 handcrafted speedboat.

On Love: Romance at NBC4

ESPN’s Lindsay Czarniak and MSNBC’s Craig Melvin met while working for NBC4.

D.C.’s hidden royalty

African kings and princes live among the ordinary suits of Washington, assuming their thrones only in the company of fellow expatriates.

Elizabeth Olsen: A star in her own right

“Martha Marcy May Marlene” star Elizabeth Olsen.

A Caribbean vacation for any traveler

Forts? Resorts? Tiny beach towns? The islands of the Caribbean have it all.

Milan Fashion Week

Major fashion houses, including Gucci, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana, are showing their Spring/Summer 2012 collections in Italy.

Top summer getaways

These destinations are close by and perfect for a weekend trip.

Getting to know Eastern Market, Barracks Row

Unless you live in the neighborhood, this section of Capitol Hill can be a bit of a world unto itself.

D.C. men feel the heat

Washingtonians battle temperatures while wearing suits.

Special Reports

Night Lives

Chronicling the waking hours of Washington’s nocturnal denizens.

Best Of Arts 2011

The Style critics were driven half-mad by this year’s Best Of selections. Nevertheless, they did it.

Fashion Week

Get the latest news, trends, photos and videos from designers’ spring 2012 collections

Lifestyle Videos

'The Artist' triumphs at the BAFTAs (1:55)

'The Artist' triumphs at the BAFTAs (1:55)

Silent movie 'The Artist' wins seven prizes at the British Academy Film Awards in London, including best film and best leading actor for Jean Dujardin. (Feb. 13)
'The Artist' triumphs at the BAFTAs (1:55)

'The Artist' triumphs at the BAFTAs (1:55)

Silent movie 'The Artist' wins seven prizes at the British Academy Film Awards in London, including best film and best leading actor for Jean Dujardin. (Feb. 13)
From the 2012 Grammy Awards: Remembering Whitney Houston (2:09)

From the 2012 Grammy Awards: Remembering Whitney Houston (2:09)

The music world is grieving over singer Whitney Houston's sudden death. In today's Eye Opener, "CBS This Morning" takes a look at Houston's golden voice and brilliant career.
Music stars cut up the 2012 Grammy red carpet (2:38)

Music stars cut up the 2012 Grammy red carpet (2:38)

Despite the death of Whitney Houston, music's biggest stars managed to have a little fun on the Grammys red carpet, led by Foo Fighter Dave Grohl's impromptu dance. (Feb. 12)