With Election Day tomorrow, everyone is getting into the serious political spirit. To lighten up the mood, we're looking at the fabulous sense of styles of First Ladies from around the world. As presidential wives, these classy women manage to support their countries, husbands and own personal endeavors all while looking chic and stylish. These global leading ladies definitely know... CONTINUE READING 4

Sure, the only thing more classic than a white dress for a wedding is a big ol’ white wedding cake, but with nuptials getting more creative and less traditional, who says that a wedding cake has to necessarily be a cake? To help you plan your reception menu, we’ve rounded up delicious wedding day treats from the ever-popular cupcake and... CONTINUE READING 22

Between magazine clippings and vivid dreams, the big day is something us girls have been looking forward to for as long as we can possibly remember, but as we get older, we realize that the fairytale ending is totally expensive! But who says money has to stop you from the wedding you want? From the hoppin’... CONTINUE READING 9

We know, we know, we're supposed to be paying attention to the awe-inspiring athletic feats the Olympians have been accomplishing all week, but our beauty-obsessed brains can't get past the oh-so-cool braids, bold lips, patriotic nails and fabulous buns (mind out of the gutter people, we're talking hair!) that the athletes have been seen sporting throughout the games. Ryan Lochte's... CONTINUE READING 19

Those of us that aren't really into the whole sports thing usually tune into the Olympics for two other perks: the hot guys and the uniforms. It's always exciting to see what the various countries will be wearing to the official Opening Ceremony that kicks of the games. Some teams stand out in amazing uniforms that represent the signature style of... CONTINUE READING 12

Finally, the most buzz-worthy weeks of summer are here—the 2012 Summer Olympics! Not only do we have to thank the games for letting us see sexy Speedo-sporting men compete for blinging medals, but these next two weeks are going to be filled with parties, cheering and, of course, some serious American pride! From festive decorations to fun themed treats to... CONTINUE READING 15

What’s that noise? Oh, don’t mind me! That's just the sound of me drooling over fine Frenchmen like Gilles Marini, Olivier Martinez, Tony Parker…whew, it’s getting a hot in here, no? We love us some foreign men here at Shecky’s, but there’s a certain je ne sais quoi about those foxy fellas hailing from France. Our top ten French hotties... CONTINUE READING 12

My father created this recipe 20 years ago, and he still sells 100 of these apple cakes a day from his shop in Nice. The only time he changes the formula is when his preferred apple—la reine des reinettes—is not available. Then, because his customers demand some kind of cake, he makes it with apricot. As always, I follow my father’s... CONTINUE READING 5

Real Housewives of New York star Countess LuAnn de Lesseps just got back from a three-week trip to Corsica and Paris and all she brought with her was a single carry on! LuAnn made it back just in time to view the reunion shows—one aired on Bravo on Monday, July 25th and another will air Monday, August 1st (two 90-minute... CONTINUE READING 10

This summer, it's hard to resist the temptation to splurge on that European vacation. But for the food lover, eating your way through Europe can cost a pretty penny and a half. (Start thinking about exchange rates now.) Fortunately, the recession traveler can enjoy fine cuisine on a dime by learning the European secrets of economical eating. 1. Discover the Axis of... CONTINUE READING 8