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From parades to parties, we’re all excited about the most well-known party holiday, er, Irish holiday, St. Patrick's Day. Some will dress in green head-to-toe, and others will swig down pints of clover-colored Guinness, but how will you celebrate? Play the gift-giving leprechaun this year with these Patty's Day-inspired gifts to share with friends! -Simone McDowell Kiss Me I'm Irish T-Shirt... CONTINUE READING 8

It's finally here! Festival season is back in 2013 and it's time to prepare for the epic months ahead. What better way to organize than to go shopping for the perfect outfit? But, this year is different; you're going with your boyfriend, a dynamic group of your best girlfriends, or on a thrilling mission as a groupie to meet your... CONTINUE READING 4

Our favorite low-calorie cocktails make us feel even lighter than the bubbly and alcohol naturally does on its own. With fruity ingredients like fresh raspberries and flavorful additions like mint leaves, these skinny cocktails are hard to resist -- and why should you? Smirnoff Citrus Sunset From Smirnoff Ingredients: 1 oz. Smirnoff Citrus 0.5 oz. Captain Morgan Parrot Bay® Coconut 2 oz. cranberry juice 2 oz. pineapple... CONTINUE READING 6

This may shock you, so we hope you’re sitting down. Sometimes, you don’t need alcohol to have fun. Mind officially blown? Joking aside, it’s so easy to enjoy a nice, refreshingly cold cocktail on a hot day without getting wasted. Maybe you’re with his parents, or your grandmother, or you don’t want to be the drunk intern at your first... CONTINUE READING 7

If the weeks until your spring wedding are starting to run out, ask yourself if you’ve even thought about gifting the lovely ladies in your bridal party yet. You’ve already put them through A LOT so treat your besties with gifts they’ll surely love! -Courtney A. Leiva Skin Authority GO! Love Kit! ($58 at skinauthority.com) Chances are, your bridal besties are suffering... CONTINUE READING 9

Where are you headed to on your next weekend getaway? Are you escaping to the Bahamas with your girlfriends for some much needed rest and relaxation with a side of sun? Or are you hitting the slopes upstate with your boyfriend, whizzing right past him on the slopes? No matter where you end up taking your next trip, everyone dreads... CONTINUE READING 4

If y'all haven’t been to the capital city of Texas during the epic South by Southwest Music/Tech/Film/Everything festival, go. Book your plane and buy your festival pass now. Because the schedule is simply overwhelming, we’ve picked out the best things you can do in Austin March 8-17, from free concerts to anticipated talks and panels. -Natalie Brown 1. All The Free... CONTINUE READING 9

Can’t bear the thought of gnawing your way through another kale salad? Yeah, neither can we. We kind of wish we could give up on veggies and just eat chocolate all day (or fried chicken), but that whole “healthy living” thing is more than a little important. Most of our favorite veggie-fused recipes are pretty easy to make. We prep our... CONTINUE READING 24

It’s the 85th annual Academy Awards! This means: a slew of celebs in bedazzled gowns, a spunky, spray-tanned Ryan Seacrest and naturally...drinking games! Whether you’re a champagne sipper, a cocktail shaker, or a do-gooder still keeping that New Year’s resolution, we’ve got a cocktail to float any drinking boat. -Anne Roderique-Jones The Silver Linings Martini This Oscar cocktail is inspired by... CONTINUE READING 11

We're not all Martha Stewart, but with a bit of practice you can learn how to decorate cakes and cupcakes just like the pros do. We're not saying it'll be easy (some of us aren't so good at hand-eye coordination), but with a few tips and tricks you can be on your way to mastering the art of frosting. -Natalie... CONTINUE READING 8