As a holiday, Halloween is prepared for and celebrated in different ways. Some plan their costumes months in advance and head out into the night armed with an itinerary of parties and parades to attend. Others...well, stay home. This year, I came up with Halloween gift ideas for those looking to do a little of both. Perhaps you want to partake... CONTINUE READING 13

There are tons of ways you can celebrate Women’s Small Business Month—and bettering yourself as a businesswoman is just one of them. Wealthy Bag Lady, a site founded by Linda Hollander who “survived the poverty trap and abusive relationships” and is today a book author, small business expo coach and founder of Women’s Small Business Expo, can help you with the... CONTINUE READING 15

Celebrate 10 years of Shecky’s Girls Night Out with this once in a lifetime offer—$10 Goodie Bag tickets*. This special runs from 10/10/10 at 12:00AM EST to 10/10/10 at 11:59PM EST. People are always curious about the origins of amazing products. Just as Facebook was invented by a college kid from Harvard and is now an international phenomenon and the... CONTINUE READING 26

With the summer just over and kids (or you!) back in school, you might be inspired to bring a little “classroom chic” into your home. Here are a few of our favorite products and ideas for the fall season: Bell jars, like this Cloche ($69) from West Elm, are a great way to display your favorite found natural object just like... CONTINUE READING 19

We’ve given our fair share of shout-outs to summer blockbuster starring Julia Roberts, but we aren’t done just yet. Careful not to ruin it for those of you who haven’t yet read the book, seen the movie or heard any of the buzz (are you living under a rock?!), Roberts (starring as the main character, author Elizabeth Gilbert) travels... CONTINUE READING 22

With book-turned-movie Eat, Pray, Love (starring Julia Roberts as the book’s author Elizabeth Gilbert) coming to theaters this Friday (August 13), we’ve discovered something even more intriguing than the story itself. Brands created scents, clothing and accessories inspired by the amazing (and true!) tale about inner peace, beauty and balance. The idea of searching around the world for something you can... CONTINUE READING 10

National Girlfriends Day is getting closer (Sunday, August 1), so we’re sharing our favorite girlie books in celebration. Summer may be winding down (yuck!), but we’ve got some reads to share that are as good of beach buddies as the characters and celebration of friendship found inside the pages. Once temps officially drop, tote these on your morning commute or... CONTINUE READING 12

One of the most important things in any home is organization—especially so if you’re living in a smaller space. It sounds like a boring chore, but with the right tools it can be fun and the source of creating stylish accents throughout your home. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Books: Sorting books on shelves using binding... CONTINUE READING 17

For our Hamptons Girls Day Out event, I'm celebrating everything American with the prettiest patriotic picks out there. From snazzy blue sundresses and sassy red pumps, to white shades and firecracker-gold flats, you'll spark everyone's interest this summer. 1. MARZEE Kimberly Dress Retail:$149 Shecky's Price: $112 2. Random House Summer House by Nancy Thayer Retail:$15 Shecky's Price: Complimentary 3. VEET Suprem Essence Hair Removal Gel Cream Retail:$6.99 Shecky's Price: Complimentary 4 Glam Navy/White... CONTINUE READING 12

Mother’s Day is er, NOW and you still don’t have a gift. Don’t freak—our last-minute gift ideas are thoughtful, inexpensive and easy to find. We’ve got super-cheap presents (some of them are practically free!) and more expensive options, too. And for our extreme procrastinators out there, these gifts will work even a few minutes before you show up at mom's. Read... CONTINUE READING 3