Shecky’s

What do I want in summer books? Generally I want affirmative books: books that affirm my understanding of the world, and that also reveal some new fact about my identity - something I already knew, but could not articulate on my own. There are also practical considerations: I want books that I won't feel guilty about... CONTINUE READING 6

As soon as you woke up, you had that feeling. You KNEW you were coming down with something. Your throat got scratchy, and your head felt slightly congested. You didn't have a full-on cough, and your temperature was stable, but you knew you had to do something quick before all hell broke loose. Chances are, it was the air conditioner,... CONTINUE READING 3

Summer is practically here, and if you’re looking for some serious summer beauty inspiration, look no further than these product picks from some of our favorite beauty experts, bloggers and editors. From sunscreen to bugspray, get your summer beauty arsenal ready with these ten tips. -Courtney A. Leiva 1. Grace Gold: Beauty Expert & Journalist (http://gracegold.com/) “These gorgeous limited edition Clarins lip balms... CONTINUE READING 8

Flip flops passed muster in high school hallways and on beach boardwalks when you were seventeen, but in a post-SATs lifestyle it is wise to leave rubber and rainbow behind in favor of more polished summer footwear. That being said, we all know how hard it can be to stay chic and comfortable in the heat. Spending more... CONTINUE READING 1

Any girl blessed with a full bust knows how hard it is to find not only bras in her size, but bras that fit well, are comfortable, and don’t look like they came out of grandma’s drawer. (Sorry, grandma.) A separate market from full figure, full bust focuses on small back bands/large cup sizes, one... CONTINUE READING 14

The doctors said, last time I checked, that if you drank a glass of wine every day (or any drink, for that matter), you would live longer, and in better health, than someone who drank nothing. But as soon as you passed the "one drink" mark, you'd live less healthily, and die much earlier, than someone who drank nothing. This... CONTINUE READING 9

Ever since her reality-TV stint with Paris Hilton on “The Simple Life,” Nicole Richie has been an American style icon, and an inspiration to bohemian fashionistas everywhere. These days, she’s known for her on-point trendiness, and now that she’s a well-renowned fashion designer for her labels Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960, her closet... CONTINUE READING 7

Spoiler alert! As avid fans know, this season’s Game of Thrones had come to a close last night, with the television adaptation of the novels only skimming the surface of the third book. While readers were disappointed at where this season ended, viewers can totally see the direction and chaos build for season 4. Here’s our take on this season’s... CONTINUE READING 3

Perfect summer hair to us is hair that doesn't frizz, furl, flatten, or frown as soon as the weather changes. We're done with products that weigh heavily on the head, sweat down into our eyeballs, and make the Cue Ball highly appealing. Getting perfect summer hair isn't always about product, either. Sometimes, it's about luxuriously faking it. Here are new... CONTINUE READING 6

A longtime fashion “don’t,” mixing prints has become a hot trend this season, but how can you tell if you’re truly making a bold sartorial statement or a styling mismatch? Whether you’re pairing watercolor-esque floral designs to digital prints with geometric shapes, and polka dots with graphic tees, it takes some risks to look like a real piece of (art)... CONTINUE READING 10