The dilemma, “Can men and women just be friends” (cough, When Harry Met Sally, cough) has plagued humankind since…forever. The question gets even more complicated when you contemplate if it’s okay to remain friends with your ex and how to pull it off. One Staffer shares her thoughts on two instances. Remaining friends with a guy you were friends with before... CONTINUE READING 55

Say BOO! to tacky Halloween décor. Try these chic and affordable additions to your home for a little holiday spirit from our friends at The Cultivated Home. D&L Skull Candle; Barneys New York, $85. Part of D.L. & Co.’s “Momento Mori” Collection, remind yourself that you're mortal with this bold and scary candle. SCROLL THROUGH TO SEE ALL> -Nina V. Freudenberger of TheCultivatedHome.com and HausInterior.com Nina... CONTINUE READING 8

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

Halloween doesn’t get as much of a negative rep as other all-you-can-eat holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. But even though we’re adults, there’s still plenty of trick or treating candy to be had, plus we’ll be bolstering our bellies with tons of booze. From hard candies to chocolaty treats to witch beer is bad for you, we’ve got the scoop... CONTINUE READING 11

I’m from Scotland, where the excitement of Halloween usually ends mid-teen. I have never tried to eat anything pumpkin, let alone carve one! But with a push from the editors, I ventured into the American world of pumpkin carving. If like me, the idea of potentially mutilating a bright, shiny pumpkin with a too-sharp knife scares you, here's my idiot's guide (me—not... CONTINUE READING 15

Cady Heron (played by Lindsay Lohan) said it right in Mean Girls, “Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” And we’ve seen more and more “slutty” costumes crop up in recent years. Some things make sense: Sexy French Maid, Sexy Cop, Sexy Bunny,... CONTINUE READING 24

We know you've heard our embarrassing moments a million times, . Our winner this time around is Pamela. Read her hilarious story and submit YOURS in the comments below (each comment you post earns you 2 OMG Points!). "After a company holiday party, I drank too much, to say the least. I had been dating my then boyfriend, now husband, for... CONTINUE READING 11

After a very successful first post where , our panel is back to advise on another mysterious boy behavior. There were a lot of good questions asked, but we could only choose one. Remember—if we didn’t pick yours this go-round, submit it in the comments and we'll consider it for next time. Our next question comes from from Noelle Landis: “Um, why do you... CONTINUE READING 43

Spark is an organization (by women and for women!) that’s just branching out from the West Coast nest where it started in San Francisco and carving a brand-new niche in NYC (viva Women’s Small Business Month!). This not-for-profit brings ideas and funds to women all over the world in an effort to make real change in real women’s lives. The coolest... CONTINUE READING 14

My favorite thing about a Shecky's Goodie Bag is that you discover and sample totally random items you would likely have never purchased. Our Goodie Bag products will quickly become lifesavers, stepping in when you really need a beauty or food fix...not to mention all the money you save with the free stuff you get! As we kick off the fall Girls... CONTINUE READING 64