Summer always leaves us with the remnants of a great tan, beachy hair...and a slew of songs we’ll forever associate with the season that passed. In honor of summer being in full swing, we’ve got five anthems specifically for girls, plus five similar old-school songs. Oh, and they're all by kick-ass female artists, obviously! -Lynden Halpern New: Beyoncé – "Best Thing I... CONTINUE READING 13

I recently got engaged. It was incredible. He did it on a boat, under a willow tree in Central Park. (Say it with me… awwwww!) Everything was fabulous and I was so excited to tell the world. But with all that instant communication available right now, news travels fast. I wanted to be sure everyone that mattered learned about my... CONTINUE READING 49

It isn't very often that you hear of exes becoming close friends, either by choice or by chance, but such is the case for Michelle Valladares and Jose Araujo who were once married, split up and are now neighbors. What's more? Valladares lives with her second husband, also now a friend to Araujo. In an excerpt from O, The Oprah... CONTINUE READING 42

Wedding season has arrived, and while we're sure the invitations are piling up, we're sure the "attending"s are too! When I think of my own dream wedding and all of the familiar faces I hope to see that night, it's hard to think of any wedding I'd say "no" to, for fear of someone saying no to my own. But in... CONTINUE READING 27

It's our 10th birthday (have you checked out all the fabulous deals and more yet?), and there was no better way to celebrate than with our Girls Night Out New York City event last week. It's hard to adequately capture the excitement that defines this event, but I'm going to try! See my top 10 reasons (10...get it?!) why I... CONTINUE READING 25

You share a lot of things in relationships—secrets, your bed, the last bite of your supremely delicious tuna salad sandwich…and friends. Yep, while you and his mates might not be BFFLs, chances are that if you’re coupled up, you get along with a few of his pals. But when you split, who keeps the friends? I feel like a lot of... CONTINUE READING 17

Just because you’re eager to get away doesn’t mean you’ll need to spend a fortune. Sometimes a weekend-long scenic hike is all you need to unwind. Check out LearnVest's ideas for weekend getaways that cost less than $300: Head To A Bed-And-Breakfast. We far prefer a solid B&B to a pricey hotel. In our experience, the rooms at a B&B are... CONTINUE READING 10

Why get out of Dodge when you can recreate Dodge? There are people you haven’t met, tourist traps you haven’t considered, road configurations you haven’t taken—and at the end of the day, it’s a fine place to live. And it’s up to you to make it so. Since the start of the recession in 2007, Americans’ overall mobility—that is, the number... CONTINUE READING 10

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

Still haven’t reached your goal weight even though swimsuit season is actually here? Want to burn off those hot dogs and beers at the beach? Here are the top beach sports to get you toned up…and they’re fun! See our seven faves, listed from least calories burned to greatest. -Natalie Gavilanes HACKY SACK It may sound silly at first, but before you know... CONTINUE READING 18