So you’ve planned a fabulous weekend getaway for Memorial Day, have you? If you’re anything like us, you can’t wait to pack a bag and get out of town…but, try as you might, you can never quite stick to just one carryall. You always end up looking like a Sherpa when you get picked up. Between a tote, duffle, and beach bag, it can be hard to travel light and we…completely understand. Put down the fifth pair of shoes, we’re here to help you pack the sleekest long-weekend bag you’ve ever had the pleasure of toting. All you really need... CONTINUE READING 11
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Wear Your Sparkly Holiday Dress to Work!
Have you recently invested in a sparkly dress for the holidays? Don't let it sit in your closet while you're waiting for party season to start or think you can wear it only once! J from J's Everyday Fashion shows us six different ways to wear a sparkly holiday dress—depending on your dress code, you might even be able to... CONTINUE READING 10
Glee: I Thought You’d Never Ask
GUSHING GLEEK: I am proud to admit that I am a gushing gleek. It’s a feel-good show with unreal talent and seriously underrated one-liners…and I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t been counting down to this season’s premiere. Season two is in session and I’m here all semester season long to give you my opinions and picks. SEASON 2, EPISODE... CONTINUE READING 4
Sexy Just Like Designer Shoe Finds
There is one thing that men will never, ever understand: a women's obsession with shoes. To indulge our fetish a little, Andrea Wytish of Parade.com's Style Me section rounds up the sexiest shoes, both steals and splurges. Here's what she found: My budget doesn't always allow me to purchase the latest must-have items I'm lusting after. Luckily, I've become a pro... CONTINUE READING 26
Must-Have Pieces to Prep for Winter
Whether you're buying a few pieces stat or making a wish list for the holidays, these finds will look great now and keep you warm all winter long. We haven't seen any flakes yet (knock on wood?!), so we'll stick with the "now" options for each piece. Oh, and don't miss a 2010 Beauty at Its Best Award winner that'll... CONTINUE READING 9
What Sport Gets You in the Spirit?
My alma mater is Syracuse University (go orange!), and other than the incredible friends and memories that I made and the immense way that I grew as a student, an intellectual and a person in general, one of the greatest things I took away is the love of college sports that going to Syracuse instilled in me. Backtrack! I was born... CONTINUE READING 11
What to Wear on the Most Gluttonous Day
While sporting maternity-wear on Thanksgiving a la Joey Tribbiani may seem like the most appealing route in anticipation of all the food you’re bound to conquer, er, consume, it clearly isn’t the most stylish. In an effort to bring a little glamour to your Thanksgiving Day table without scaring Aunt Lottie (the cut-out trend is not appropriate for the whole family!),... CONTINUE READING 12
Rebecca Moses’ Haute Holiday Gift
As a young writer, I was pumped to attend the release party for Rebecca Moses’ new book, A Life of Style. I had seen some of Moses’ ready-to-wear at Macy’s, but I had no idea she was working on a publication, and was excited to see what this designer and fashionista had to say about the thing she knows best. I... CONTINUE READING 4
Designers to be Thankful For
In honor of Thanksgiving rapidly approaching in a mere nine days (eek!), we’ve decided to spread the wealth and introduce you to some fabulous and fresh brands that we’re thankful for. From the East Coast to the West, we couldn’t be more excited to share our finds with you. -Lynden Halpern WE ARE HERE Why We Love It: We’ve featured designer before... CONTINUE READING 6
I’m Bringing Sassybax
Let’s get real: no matter how many articles I read or write about which holiday foods are better for you, I’m going to have seconds on Thanksgiving Day (I try to practice what I preach, but my mom’s mashed potatoes are deadly delicious!). Yes, I like to indulge a little on the holidays, and with the eggnog-infused, truffle-laden parties I’ll... CONTINUE READING 13
Cure Monday Moments with Step Up Women’s Network
Monday, Monday (ba da, ba da da...). While Mondays are generally synonymous with words like tired, cranky, hectic, crazy…you get the jist, we at Shecky’s propose that it also become synonymous with…hilarious! Yep, as the great philosopher Van Wilder once said, “don’t take life too seriously, you’ll never get out alive.” While Van Wilder may or may not be a super-super-super... CONTINUE READING 10




















