Failure is an option. In fact, it's necessary on the path to success. And there are plenty of extremely amazing women who have failed in their lives, only to go on to dominate the world. Here are 8 notable mavens who were fired before they became famous. -Cass Daubenspeck 1. Anna Wintour After working as a junior fashion editor at Harper's... CONTINUE READING 12

You’ve probably seen sheer clothes everywhere, from the runways to the racks of your favorite stores lately. And white separates, of course, are a total summer staple. These sexy and stylish looks are great for hot summer days, but there’s always the problem of what to wear underneath. There are tons of options that claim to be invisible, but how... CONTINUE READING 23

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

If there's anything we love more than a go-getting woman here at Shecky's, it's a go-getting woman who's also authentic. So, what makes Nicole Williams, founder of WORKS by Nicole Williams (nicolewilliams.com!), author of three best-selling books (the latest: Girl on Top: Your Guide to Turning Dating Rules into Career Success), Shape magazine's career contributor, LinkedIn's Connection director, new mom... CONTINUE READING 14

So many of us dream of starting businesses, but there's usually a major stumbling block: money! Five years ago, Kiley Russell was an unassuming assistant principal when she went to see the Oprah show. Lucky for her, it was the very episode that Oprah gifted the entire audience with a Pontiac G6. Having no need for a new car, Kiley... CONTINUE READING 10

Whether you've been indulging in (read: gorging on) something you so selflessly sacrificed for 40 days, went a little buckwild now that Passover is...over, or are too easily forgetting that bikini season is on its way (hey, it's hard with the Jekyll and Hyde weather!), we're sure you need some healthy eating tips right now. Bob Greene and TheBestLife.com to the rescue... CONTINUE READING 9

Hi ladies! We may have different skin tones, different hair types and different product preferences, but we all have feet! Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it's time to start taking care of those tootsies. Strappy sandals will be here in no time, so get your toes spotlight-worthy with these sole-savers. There are few things as off-putting as... CONTINUE READING 14

February is Black History Month, but instead of honoring African-American women who have made history in the past, we'd like to focus on five African-American females who are making history and will continue to do so into 2011 and far beyond. It was hard to choose, but this list is our top five in no particular order. -Kristina Kawas Oprah: Is there... CONTINUE READING 28

It’s a new week, and a new year at that! Whether you’ve made a resolution or not, and considered the year that passed good or bad, 2011 is here! Powerhouse slash rockstar slash mogul slash maven Oprah Winfrey once said: “Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” To us, this means that even if... CONTINUE READING 10

QUESTION: Sarah asks: Why is it that when we look for Mr. Right, we aren’t the one he’s looking for…but Mr. So-So or Mr. Almost There wants us? Should we just settle? Or actually stick it out until we find our Mr. Right? ANSWERS: Mr. Loves Boys Too SEE BIO NOW> Ahhh, Stephen Stills said, “If you can’t be with the one you love,... CONTINUE READING 18