Oh yes, it's that time of year—if you're anything like us, you've already gotten about eight invites to festive ugly sweater holiday parties this season. In the past, ugly sweaters were just that—ugly sweaters—but recently, they've become a back-of-the-closet staple what with the proliferation of ironic ugly sweater bashes and bar crawls that's been cropping up year after year. Oxymorons... CONTINUE READING 12

When we think of sexy holidays, Hanukkah normally isn't first on our list...that is, until we got an eyeful of these beautiful bar mitzvah-ed men! To get you ready for eight crazy nights, we're giving a big "shalom!" to  eight seriously hot Jewish sirs for every lady, from adorkable cuties like Adam Brody and Andy Samberg to smooth operators like... CONTINUE READING 10

Happy (almost) Hanukkah! To get you ready for the Festival of Life, we've got holiday gear that's way more chic than the dusty old menorah your bubbe breaks out for the mantle year after year. From glitter-covered dreidels to clever wall art, DIY stamped table runners to gorgeous Hanukkah wreaths made entirely from recycled plastic bottles (really!), these haute holiday... CONTINUE READING 10

Hanukkah is just around the corner, with eight festive, fun-filled nights kicking off this Saturday, and one of our favorite parts of the holiday are the latkes, those perfectly crispy potato pancakes that traditionally accompany the Hanukkah meal. We love tradition just fine, but even more so, we love putting our own spin on the classics, so to get you... CONTINUE READING 10

Eight crazy nights of fun start…tomorrow at sundown! Whether you celebrate the Festival of Lights or not, traditional Hanukkah fare is something that’s sure to be enjoyed by everyone. Take a look at some of the best twists on traditional dishes, all of which take under two hours each to make. -Cait Rohan Potato latkes get decidedly healthier when you add veggies... CONTINUE READING 2

With Christmas and Hanukkah over, we hope you received some great gifts, but we also know the reality is likely that you walked away with a whole lotta store credit and cash back after you returned some of the not-so-perfect presents. Ugly sweaters from the grandparents are bad, but we found that some of the worst gifts ever come from...guys! We love... CONTINUE READING 39

Holiday parties include the requisite little black dress (or little blue dress!) attire, yummy foods and desserts, and plenty of cocktails. But after 15 invites to the same type of holiday bash, any party girl can get a little bored. So throw a last-minute holiday theme party or a leftover bash in the week after Christmas or New Year’s (what are... CONTINUE READING 7

Hopefully, presents elicit the elusive oohs and ahhs we so greatly anticipate, but can they also provoke…drool? When you purchase any of these delicious delicacies as presents, that is possible—and hopefully your recipients share! See our faves and check out a sweet treat that will be available at our Holiday Night Out event in New York City. -Lynden Halpern Nix pre-made, pre-packaged... CONTINUE READING 11

With the holidays upon us, the tunes of the season have taken over the airways. From shopping to driving, holiday songs are unavoidable, and while we turn the volume up on some…we change the station for others! Our Staffers compiled a list of their favorite and not-so-favorite songs of the season. You’ll notice there were a few disagreements, but overall we... CONTINUE READING 2

Oy vey, more chocolate gelt being passed off as gifts?! This season, surprise your Jewish pals and fam by opting for more updated gifts with Hanukkah twists! Some of my favorite brands have introduced limited edition products to get us in the spirit. -Lynden Halpern Say relax to your best Jewish buddy or bro with LUSH's Fizztival of Lights ($19.95) bath bombs! Four... CONTINUE READING 11