Our National Girlfriend Awards are in full effect throughout the month of August, and what better way to celebrate than by throwing a party? And...what if said soiree included cocktails and cupcakes together? Speaking of parties, don't forget to tell us why SHE is your Life of the Party Girlfriend (award presented by Celebrations.com). How to throw this pretty sweet bash? Celebrations.com... CONTINUE READING 14

It’s August (already?!) and before you know it it’ll be time to wave farewell to flip-flops, espadrilles and jellies. Chin up and get your fall shopping started early with these party-perfect sparkle pumps. Today is all about honoring the splash-out style of our Life of the Party Girlfriends—have you told us why SHE is your Life of the Party Girlfriend... CONTINUE READING 18

It's officially August, and at this point you've probably made your way through your must-read books for the season. In honor of today's featured National Girlfriend Award, "SHE is my LOL-Worthy Girlfriend" (have you told us why SHE is your LOL-Worthy Girlfriend in the National Girlfriend Awards yet?), we're bringing you five LOL-Worthy books by women authors. Whether they're insanely sarcastic... CONTINUE READING 11

Today marks the start of the 2011 National Girlfriend Awards presented by Shecky's AND National Girlfriends Day. In celebration of the two, we thought we'd share a few "best things my best friend ever did for me" moments. Read below and don't forget to tell us who SHE when you nominate for the National Girlfriend Awards. "When I was a... CONTINUE READING 5

We already brought you up to speed on fashionable updates on old-school friendship bracelets, so in honor of National Girlfriends Day and our National Girlfriend Awards, it’s only appropriate to feature our fave friendship necklaces. You may remember flimsy BEST FRIENDS lockets exchanged at recess, but these accessories are anything but immature. From simple silver to bold and gold, we’ve... CONTINUE READING 13

In the competitive world that is today's workplace, it can be hard knowing who to trust...let alone who to be friends with at work. While we're not saying you should spend all your time idly chatting at the water cooler, it always helps to have a work best friend—a girlfriend to rely on and connect with during your 9-to-5 (or... CONTINUE READING 9

Need something to do this Saturday night? Or, looking for new, fun ways to hang with your girlfriends (in celebration of the National Girlfriend Awards and National Girlfriends Day on Monday...!) at some point this summer? Celebrations.com suggests a "sparty" (a.k.a. a "spa party"), complete with refreshing food, different spa stations and yummy drinks. Other activities could include a yoga or... CONTINUE READING 22

Did you know that August 1 is National Girlfriends Day? To celebrate the occasion, Shecky’s is hosting the Second-Annual National Girlfriend Awards. In the first two weeks of August, users (that’s you!) will nominate their girlfriends for our 10 award categories, telling us who SHE is to you. Girls will then vote on 5 finalists from each of the 10 awards. 10 final award winners will... CONTINUE READING 9

Did you know that August 1 is National Girlfriends Day? To celebrate the occasion, Shecky’s is hosting the Second-Annual National Girlfriend Awards. In the first two weeks of August, users (that’s you!) will nominate their girlfriends for our 10 award categories, telling us who SHE is to you. Girls will then vote on 5 finalists from each of the 10 awards. 10 final award winners will... CONTINUE READING 6

Our National Girlfriend Awards are starting up THIS Monday, August 1, and Monday is also National Girlfriends Day. To get you psyched for the upcoming awards, we're featuring six celeb women we really wish we could be BFFs with. Read on to see my picks and tell us who you wish you had regular happy hour plans with. -Elana Lott Rachel McAdams Why... CONTINUE READING 21