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Archives / 2011 / August
10 Party Dresses You Need Now!
It’s Friday, and you know what that means – time to ditch the week’s stress and have some fun! Make sure you’re out there looking your best in these hot party dresses!
Video: “Cheers (Drink To That)” by Rihanna
This documentary-style video oozes fun times. Released just in time for the freakin’ weekend.
On Repeat: A Tribute to Aaliyah
Aaliyah Dana Haughton redefined R&B and urban culture from the late 90′s all the way up until she left us on August 25, 2001. We all grew up writing four-page letters to boys, imitating her signature swoop bang, learning her dance moves with friends and banging on our classroom desks to the beat of “Are You That Somebody.” It’s crazy to think that one artist had this much impact on all of our lives, whether we realized it or not. Aaliyah was only 22 when she died, but she had already accomplished...
Guest Post: 4 Simple Ways to Be a Better Friend
These days, people have become incredibly lax in their social interactions. Of course, if you’re only looking for quantity over quality, it doesn’t really matter what you do. If you want to develop quality friendships, you’ll have to stop or reduce some of the social faux pas that have become so acceptable. There’s a logic behind wanting to do this. Since so many people are careless with their friendships, caring about your own interactions makes you valuable as a friend. You don’t even have to make as much additional effort as...
Get The Look: Rihanna’s Tribal Maxi Skirt and Bandeau Combo
Rihanna was seen in the south of France today, on a fun ocean excursion with her girls. Before boarding her super yacht, the singer was snapped wearing a tribal print maxi skirt, black bandeau top and fringed necklace. This ensemble is definitely one to try during the last few weeks of summer. Achieve a similar style with a colorful Alice + Olivia maxi skirt ($485), a quality bandeau top by Theory ($55) and a gold fringed necklace from Forever 21 ($7.80).
Steep & Cheap: Charlotte Olympia “Dolly” Platforms
Even though she launched her eponymous shoe brand just four years ago, Charlotte Olympia Dellal is very close to achieving household name status. The London-based designer’s shoes have graced the feet of countless celebrities and fashionistas. However, owning a pair of Charlotte Olympia shoes does not come cheap. The popular “Dolly” style will cost you $875. If that doesn’t seem practical for you, check out these extremely similar pumps from Zara, pictured below, which retail for only $89.90. Only a very discerning shoe connoisseur would be able to tell...
Should You Ever Wear White to a Wedding?
Traditionally speaking, wearing white to a wedding that isn’t yours is a huge etiquette faux pas. As a guest, your choice to wear white would be seen as an attempt to upstage the bride on her big day. Despite the majority of people erring on the side of caution and wearing anything but white, I’ve seen a couple of big weddings where this rule has been trampled upon. Actress Lindsay Lohan wore a white gown to Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ Saturday evening nuptials. Supermodel Naomi Campbell also wore white, in...
Celebrity Style: Seeing Stars
Stars are popping up all over red carpets and magazine covers, and I don’t mean the celebs themselves. Star-print clothing seems to be the latest trend for pre-fall. This fun trend is all thanks to Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall 2011 runway show. If you want to “star spangle” your wardrobe, but don’t have a D&G budget, take a look at some of the pieces below to get some celeb and runway-inspired style. Crewnecks & Scoopnecks by Wildfox Couture
3 Easy Ways to Save $300
Wouldn’t it be nice to have three-hundred extra dollars to play with or to have stashed for a rainy day? Of course. How many of us have this extra cash just lying around? Surprisingly, very few. With this economy, that is definitely understandable. However, there are still things you can do to save some cash. 1. Pack your lunch for two months. Let’s be real. Even though you say you don’t have money, how often are you in that line at Chipotle? I’m not judging. I’m guilty too! There’s...
