Item Name: Alive and Well BBQ Sauce Price: $6.95 Designer: FireGirl Where to Buy: FireGirl.com Why: BBQ season will officially be in full swing next weekend (Memorial Day!), and we're psyched for the grilling to begin. FireGirl is a company based out of Pennsylvania that makes tons of sauces, all found on one easy-to-navigate site. You can search by standard categories like BBQ or marinades, by price, by theme or—what really sets FireGirl apart—by heat level and even by dominant pepper! Itching (more like sweating!) for something with a habanero base? FireGirl's got you, er, covered. Our fave? The Alive and Well barbecue sauce. It's... CONTINUE READING 4
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Lucky Necklace for Friday the 13th
Item Name: Rachael Necklace Price: $88 Designer: Diana Warner Where to Buy: National Jean Company Why: Lest we be the ones to remind you that today is Friday the 13th, we'll also be the ones to note that an added dose of luck can’t hurt, especially when it comes in the form of pretty jewelry! Coral branches are good luck, but leave the rough... CONTINUE READING 7
Item Name: Lynda Hat Price: $55 Designer: thehatpeddler Where to Buy: Etsy.com Why: The Kentucky Derby is this weekend and whether you live in the South, plan on watching the race on TV or none of the above, a hat is a must-buy to get you in the spirit. Plus, while the hoopla of the Royal Wedding may have died down a bit, hat... CONTINUE READING 8
Royal Wedding Cookies Fit for a Queen
Item Name: A Royal Wedding Gift Box Price: $68.50 Designer: Eleni's New York Where to Buy: Elenis.com Why: The Royal Wedding is...today and there seems no better way to celebrate than with a sweet treat and a cup of tea. These meticulously iced cookies come in all shapes and sizes and are so appropriate for the royal nuptials. A British flag, Big Ben, a... CONTINUE READING 10
Proud to Be a Woman with Diane Von Furstenberg
Item Name: Proud to be Woman Tote Bag Price: $38 Designer: Diane Von Furstenberg Where to Buy: DVF.com Why: International Women's Day may have passed (it was Tuesday!), but it's Women's History Month all March long, and Diane Von Furstenberg is ensuring that we're celebrating appropriately. Purchases made until March 15th donate 10% to Vital Voices, a charity dedicated to helping women be heard and... CONTINUE READING 8
My Dream Dress from Christian Cota
Item Name: L/S Drop Waist V-Neck Dress Price: $1,250 Designer: Christian Cota Where to Buy: ChristianCota.com Why: I got to chat with Christian at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and beyond being ecstatic to hang out with such a phenomenal young designer, it was great to reminisce because Christian and I used to be neighbors! While we both live in different parts of town now, it’s... CONTINUE READING 5
January means a fresh start and resolutions for 2011. This year, I am seriously committing to a healthier me—inside and out! I have loads on my to-do list, and I’m sharing everything with you in a four-week series throughout the month of January. Week four is all about resolutions to save my sanity. From de-stressing with daily quotes to creating... CONTINUE READING 17
Junk Food Tees: Root for Sports in Style!
Item Name: New York Jets Tee Price: $38 Designer: Junk Food Where to Buy: JunkFoodClothing.com Why: Discover a tee that combines comfort, fashion...and good sportsmanship. Who knew that rooting for your favorite team (or your man’s!) could look and feel so good? Junk Food has vintage-looking, super-soft shirts with various logos and slogans, and they even carry NFL teams! So, ditch your oversized sweatshirt on... CONTINUE READING 12
Claudia’s New Year’s Resolutions 2011 (Week 3: My Social Responsibility)
January means a fresh start and resolutions for 2011. This year, I am seriously committing to a healthier me—inside and out! I have loads on my to-do list, and I’m sharing everything with you in a four-week series throughout the month of January. Week three is all about resolutions to live with a better conscious to give back. See how I’m... CONTINUE READING 17
Get Warm this Winter with a Marc Jacobs Fur
Item Name: Knit Fur Vest Price: $398 Designer: Marc by Marc Jacobs Where to Buy: MarcJacobs.com Why: Discover some of the softest and most luxurious fur yet when you slip into this vest. Ideal for these chilly winter months, this vest combines wool and rabbit fur for one seriously warm look. It only comes as one-size-fits-all, so it’s naturally a little bigger and perfect for... CONTINUE READING 12
January means a fresh start and resolutions for 2011. This year, I am seriously committing to a healthier me—inside and out! I have loads on my to-do list, and I’m sharing everything with you in a four-week series throughout the month of January. Week two is all about resolutions to better my skin. See how I’m putting my freshest face (and... CONTINUE READING 21



















