Cheers to another holiday! This time around, we’ll be sharing a few of our favorite St. Patrick’s Day hostessing tips. Some look forward to this holiday because it's surrounded by drinking, but we professional hostesses love it as another reason to throw a themed party (okay, and have a drink or two)! LUCKY CHARMS MARSHMALLOW TREATS This Lucky Charms marshmallow treat recipe... CONTINUE READING 14

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

On Valentine’s Day, it’s all about looking fabulous, bringing on the romance and keeping your date’s attention. You want to make sure your makeup is on point, your dress catches his eye and that your evening is magical and memorable. Hopefully most of that planning will be on his part, but of all the nights of the year, allow yourself... CONTINUE READING 10

Best start practicing those bottle popping skills because yet another champagne-soaked New Year's Eve is right around the corner. It's a yearly tradition to break out the bubbly to toast in the new year, but champagne doesn't have to be confined solely to a fluted glass come New Year's. No, we're spiking every course of our NYE meal with a... CONTINUE READING 13

Every year, it's always the same—our holiday shopping list seems small and doable at first, but come December 25th, after weeks and weeks of trying to buy the perfect present, our bank accounts are empty and our sanity's pushed to the brink! Instead of feeding into the commercial Christmas craze, how about opting for sweet homemade holiday gifts straight from... CONTINUE READING 4

Forget political parties—we just want to party! The big day is here, the 2012 presidential election, and if you’re like us, you’ll be inviting family and friends over to watch every nail-biting minute of the battle of red vs. blue. Whether Republican elephants, Democratic donkeys or somewhere in between, we’ve got party gear that’ll please your guests no matter which... CONTINUE READING 3

Asking to see ID’s and checking people in on the computer—as a past intern, that was the only way I’d ever experienced Shecky’s Girls Night Out. That is, until last Wednesday, when I signed on to be a Spotted Blogger for GNO New York City. You could only imagine my excitement (wait..I actually get to walk around and explore?!). As... CONTINUE READING 8

Halloween is quickly creeping up and you’re probably been busy bustling around these past few weeks perfecting all of your Halloween party plans. But if you’re still mulling over what to serve your costumed cohorts at your All Hallows Eve fête, don’t fret! We’ve got plenty of scrumptious party-ready snacks that’ll trick your eyes but treat your taste buds, from... CONTINUE READING 25

Babes of Beantown, did you have a great time at Girls Night Out Boston? We know we did! Shecky’s swooped in to The Castle at the beautiful Park Plaza Hotel for a night of fabulous fashions, beauty services, yummy cocktails and great friends. Check out some of our favorite finds from GNO Boston. Can't wait 'till next time, Beantown! Miche Bags Animal... CONTINUE READING 1

For TV lovers, it's the most wonderful time of the year—the Emmys! Tomorrow night, stars of the small screen will take to Nokia Theater in their designer best in the hopes of taking home that coveted gold statue, and the rest of us will be watching to see if our favorite TV shows win big come Sunday night. If you're... CONTINUE READING 3