I love Project Runway. I realize that this doesn’t make me terribly unique, but I’m human and I cannot resist its charms: I love the drama, I love the clothes and, like all of America, I love Tim Gunn. But what I love the most about the show is that beneath the cattiness and the glitz there are lessons to be learned if you're willing to listen to Tim, Heidi, Nina and Michael.

You've heard the expression "soft as a baby's skin," right? Well, I hate that expression.Before I had children, I expected that my babies would have flawless skin. And, like most mothers, I was surprised when none of my children were born with naturally soft skin.

A new year and a new decade always bring a contagious feeling of hope and optimism. This year, I've hitched my hopes on a new trend in beauty: According to Beatrice Aidin of the Financial Times, 2010 will be the year where the Botox craze will finally end.

I have a confession to make: I've fallen off the personal care bandwagon. It's my job to write about the importance of taking care of yourself, but I haven't done anything more strenuous than brushing my teeth in weeks. No exercise, no make-up, and I have no interest in what's going on in fashion. I hardly recognize myself!But I do have an excuse. I just had a baby. (Well, in October.)  (So maybe I didn't *just* have a baby, but it sure feels that way!)

Ah, fall is finally here.I love fall -- it's so beautiful, especially in New England. What I don't love is that it heralds the starts of indoor heating season, and what that means that my skin is starting to resemble an emery board. Which is never a good thing, but which really stinks when you also have to wear fleece and wool and tights. I can start a fire if I'm not careful.Here are my favorite ways to keep dry skin at bay:1. Moisturize