Ran out of gift-giving ideas for your beau? After all the anniversaries, holidays, and birthdays, the sentimental present list gets quite short rather quickly. While some of us worry about being insincere with gift-giving, others purchase gifts for their partners with the intent of using it for themselves. However, thinking of a gift that your long-term partner would genuinely like and put to good use can be a challenge in and of itself. We’ve got some tips to help you decide. -Meryl Lumba 1. The Active a. Traveler What better way to surprise your partner than a planned trip together to backpack... CONTINUE READING 0
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Music Mondays: Have a Little…Hope!
Who: Hope What: "Love Love Love" (ft. Jason Mraz) Where: See her “Love Love Love” video on YouTube> Why: Hope is an up-and-comer on the scene, and she’s here to stay (in my humble opinion!). Her gentle guitar strumming and delicate voice are a joy to hear, and how could I not love her premier single, a duet with cutie Jason Mraz?! While... CONTINUE READING 2
C’mon Get Healthy, L.A.
Thanksgiving might be over but there’s still a whole holiday season looming ahead! Don’t let tempting treats and long hours shopping get the best of you and your body. Relax and take care of yourself with these products and services at Girls Night Out Los Angeles, plus a few Beauty Night Out Los Angeles exclusives! -Lynden Halpern One too many cookies in antsy... CONTINUE READING 10
A Holiday Dress that Takes Carrie’s Confidence to Wear
Item Name: Embellished Crop Top Ruffle Dress Designer: ASOS Where to Buy: us.asos.com Why: Discover a fun holiday dress that pays homage to everyone’s favorite shopaholic (perfect for this shopping-filled weekend), Carrie Bradshaw. -Claudia Chan GIRL TALK TIME: What holiday dresses are you wearing/have you worn? Have you purchased anything this weekend? What? CONTINUE READING 4
A Vegan (And Delicious!) Eggs Benedict Recipe!
Thanksgiving has come to a close and while the leftovers tasted prettttttty good the next day (okay, amazing!), turkey for breakfast, lunch and dinner gets old...fast. Treat house guests to this delicious and completely vegan eggs benedict recipe and throw those leftovers out. We’ve been kvelling over Dan and Annie Shannon’s cooking skills for quite a while. They launched the Betty... CONTINUE READING 8
Singing Trey Songz’ Praises
Happy Black Friday! In honor of the craziest shopping day of the year, we were doing a little...hottie shopping and we came across Trey Songz' abs. Think of him as an early holiday present, a gift from us to you. You're welcome! Trey Songz has obviously got the talent to get our attention, but add his perfectly chiseled abs and that... CONTINUE READING 14
Holiday Shop in Your Bathrobe with Wishpot
With Black Friday here, the last thing I want to do is fight the crowd to find the perfect gift for my dad. This year though, I’m in luck! With Wishpot.com, I can shop from the convenience of my own home, snag great savings AND find unique gift ideas for everyone on my list. WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? In the chaos of... CONTINUE READING 15
Thanksgiving Survey from Shecky’s!
Turkey, and stuffing, and cranberries, OH MY! Whether you’re just waking up post an eventful Thanksgiving eve or have been up cooking since the wee hours of the morning, feast-time is finally here! Once the last side dish has been plated and the final family member arrives, you can relax after much prep and anticipation. We wish a very happy and... CONTINUE READING 11
Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
World Vegan Day was November 1, which also marked the first day of World Vegan Month celebrated throughout November. But wait—isn’t Thanksgiving in the same month? How are vegans supposed to enjoy a holiday based on meaty turkey and dairy-laden dishes like mashed potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake? I may not be a vegan, but after reading a few of these completely... CONTINUE READING 9
Must-Buys for…Your Boyfriend or Husband
With holiday shopping season upon us, it's time to make a list, and not just for yourself. Remember: giving can be far more rewarding than receiving, especially if you're presenting loved ones with unique, off-the-beaten-path, knock-your-socks-off gifts. In order to ensure your gifts impress (and elicit effusive "thank you's") this year, we've come up with some genius ideas for the... CONTINUE READING 10
Glee: It’s Perfectly All Right for a Woman to be Handsome
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 7




















