May is almost here, which means that bathing suit season will start sooner than you think. Start shopping now and be prepared with a bathing suit that suits your body shape just perfectly! Pear-Shaped: First thing: embrace your lovely, curvy shape. Many would love to have the curves that a pear-shaped body brings, and the right swimsuit can really flatter your... CONTINUE READING 12

Wallet feeling a little heavier after getting your tax refund back? Or, didn't get anything back and need to de-stress after doing taxes? Why not round up the girls and take a much-needed weekend to relax and bond? All of these picks have packages specifically geared toward groups of women, so you'll get some serious bang... CONTINUE READING 10

Welcome to another edition of Letters to Shecky’s, a section where we take some of our favorite comments and share ‘em with all of you! National Volunteer Week was a great success! We learned about some amazing organizations and women, including you, our loyal readers. From advice to other readers, to love for our posts, contributors and events, it’s a... CONTINUE READING 4

Have you ever bought a pair of gorgeous new heels that somehow mysteriously forced (forced!) you to buy a snazzy new dress to match? Followed by lipstick—or a handbag? Hmmm? If you’re nodding your head (or glancing guiltily at the DSW box in the corner), you’ve been the victim of a spending avalanche. Typically, a spending avalanche does offer some warning, usually a small... CONTINUE READING 2

The internet, aside from being essential for socializing, news, etc., is the optimal place for any busy, fashion-forward woman to do her shopping. How? Online customization. Mel Boteri is a start-up by Melanie Mueller in Atlanta that takes luxury handbags to a whole new level. Mel Boteri started in 2008 as a product of an entrepreneurship focus in Melanie’s MBA program... CONTINUE READING 7

Atlanta is undoubtedly one of my favorite destinations in the South. I love that there’s a seamless combination of places that have been there forever and new haunts opening up all the time. Take a look at four of my faves, and I hope to see you all at Girls Night Out Atlanta on April 13 & 14! -Claudia Chan To Eat: The... CONTINUE READING 8

Janet here! I'm an attorney by day, blogger by night. My blog is FickleBeautyBlog and I write about fashion, beauty and social events in Dallas. Me and my team of fickle beauty bloggers spent the evening at Girls Night Out Dallas and had a great time! We stopped at Dermalogica for the Skin Mapping Analysis. My wonderfully cute consultant, Nicholas, pointed out... CONTINUE READING 9

One of the upsides of the recession is that it cut back on the amount of unnecessary spending in America. We were shelling out too much for clothes, appliances, video games, cosmetics, car accessories—you name it. And then we were spending on stuff to store all the stuff we’d bought but didn’t have a place for. But all that stuff, ironically,... CONTINUE READING 8

Fashion week access, schmaltzy events and designer previews might seem like things reserved for the ladies on Sex and the City or the editors of Vogue, but with Mintbox.com, you can get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to fashion events and VIP retail events at some of your favorite stores nationwide. Mintbox.com, an invitation-only site started by girlfriends Pialy Aditya and Zoe Neuschatz... CONTINUE READING 6

Hey Shecksters! I’m Michelle from Missnonhuman.com, a personal fashion and art blog out of Houston that focuses on experimentation with different styles. I recently hit up Girls Night Out Houston and happened upon some pretty cool stuff. See my picks! Here’s what I wore to Girls Night Out: a vintage leopard print hat, Forever 21 crochet sweater, Vera Wang Lavender cream... CONTINUE READING 10