This summer, plain ol' sunscreen is for amateurs. Take sun protection to a whole new level with some unconventional and often overlooked ways to protect your skin from those harmful UV rays. From not-so-basic button-downs to itsy bitsy bikinis to pout-painting lipsticks, there are a ton of different forms of sun protection that you may not have discovered yet. We're... CONTINUE READING 7

NYC is the birthplace of Girls Night Out, so we're super-excited to hit the big city in style next week. Whether you're heading to Girls Night Out New York City or not, check out this girlfriend-ly guide to Gotham's best spots to spa, shop, stay and sip! To Relax: Dermalogica SoHo, 110 Grand Street, New York, NY 10013 (212) 219-9800 Why We... CONTINUE READING 22

We’ve heard it over and over since we were little—girls can do anything boys can do. While that's obviously true, sometimes we might struggle to reach our highest potential due to lack of resources, mentoring or funding. Luckily, there are organizations that believe in “girl power” and focus on funding and supporting business ventures by women around the globe. Help... CONTINUE READING 9

Happy 10th birthday to Shecky’s (have you checked out our amazing deals and more?)! In honor of the awesome party attitude that goes along with a b-day and our love for Fridays, we’re bringing you a TOP 10 AT 10AM every Friday. We at Shecky’s believe the women in our lives are fabulously good-looking—especially those we’re related to! To pay homage to our gorgeous... CONTINUE READING 34

Dana here! Beauty Editor (that’s me pictured below, in the middle with two of my good friends) for Wink Magazine (an official media sponsor of Charlotte NC Fashion Week), lover of all things fabulously glam, true Southern Belle and a Shecky’s first-timer! I was beyond stoked when I received the news that Shecky’s was coming my way—after making several stops... CONTINUE READING 21

Memorial Day is soon approaching (one more week), as is Flag Day (June 14), and we’re feeling all kinds of patriotic! Help us pay homage to the stars and stripes of the beautiful American flag with items that will be available at Girls Night Out Charlotte. How else can you celebrate? By attending the event, of course! 1. An old-school yet... CONTINUE READING 4

Allo! I’m Shari (Wargo) Stamps, a Bay Area-native and frequenter of Shecky’s Girls Night Out (GNO) San Francisco, lover of gorgeous fashion, marriage proposal consultant and contributor at MissA.com. I’m a new mom, but I still make it out to spectacular events like GNO for the goodies, fun and fashion. This year’s GNO featured a great mixture of fashion (from rustic... CONTINUE READING 9

Ever shunned sunscreen because you have acne-prone skin, feel like you'll just sweat it off or are sick of the greasy feeling? Skin of all types, shades and problems rejoice because we’ve found a sunscreen suited to YOUR skin type, just in time for Skin Cancer Awareness Month (happening now!). Not into spending time outdoors? Check out our fab ways... CONTINUE READING 21

Whether you think volunteering isn’t for you, or you’re already involved and want to do more, there are so many other ways to give back with a few simple clicks of your mouse. Yep, online shopping is easy, fun...and it just got even better with these five fashionable picks that give back to support those who need it most. -Lynden Halpern We... CONTINUE READING 8

  You already know about FITE and you’ve already met my hero, Jane Wurwand, founder of Dermalogica, but, of course, I had to get the entire insider story and share it with you. FITE is an initiative started by my favorite skincare brand, Dermalogica, and nonprofit microloan provider, Kiva. The organization’s acronym, FITE, stands for Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship, meaning that... CONTINUE READING 9