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Would You Buy Your Wedding Dress At Bebe?

Cheeseboard Cakes
Are they a do or a don't? Read More »
Nearly Naked Wedding Gown
For the exhibitionist bride... Read More »
Celeb Brides In Vera Wang
Kim Kardashian in Vera Wang
Kim Kardashian and 15 other celeb brides who wore Vera Wang. Read More »

Bebe, a store known mostly for Kardashian-style nightclub dresses, is branching out into an unexpected new market: wedding dresses. Designed by Rami Kashou, the collection is available online and in select flagship stores, and while a few of the pieces definitely have that “Bebe look” (the bridal mini dress on the left, for example), most of the gowns are fairly traditional and some are downright elegant. Prices range from around $300 to $2500, and if Facebook enthusiasm is any indication, the line is poised to be a hit: within 48 hours, over 17,000 people had liked Bebe Bridal. So, what do you think? Would you buy your wedding dress at Bebe? [Racked]

“Duh” Of The Day: Facebook Is Ruining Our Self-Esteem

Are You A Facebook Stalker?
Here are 5 warning signs. Read More »
Facebook Turn-Offs
These Facebook behaviors turn him off. Read More »
Deleting Your Facebook Profile
This guy had better luck dating when he got rid of his Facebook profile. Read More »

Anyone with a Facebook account knows there’s nothing like a late night tour of your friends’ seemingly perfect lives to shatter your confidence. Now a recent study has confirmed that for people struggling with low self-esteem, Facebook is bad news. Researchers collected recent status updates from undergraduate volunteers who had also completed a self-esteem survey. The volunteers in the low self-esteem group often posted about negative feelings and events, creating a sort of Debbie Downer feedback loop that made others hesitant to interact with them. People with healthy self-esteem were more likely to post about positive events and feeling of gratitude, but researchers say Facebook can pose a danger to the self-esteem of both groups by inviting us to compare various aspects of our social lives with others. With that in mind, I’m off to peruse my friends’ photo albums and have a good cry. [NPR]

Spring Shopping Guide: 10 Bright Pieces For Petites

The sun is out, the flowers are blooming: spring is here, and it’s time to dress the part! We’ve rounded up 10 pieces–shorts, dresses, skirts, and blouses–in every color of the rainbow, perfectly proportioned for petite ladies. The best part? Everything’s under 100 bucks…

Rihanna’s Advice For Body Confidence: Get Naked

Rihanna's Kinks
The singer loves a spanking. Read More »

“The more I got naked, the more comfortable I felt. I just had to face my fear. You always find something wrong, you always find something you’re uncomfortable with, and one thing turns into another and you get embarrassed and self-conscious about it. After a while, it was like, ‘What’s the worst that can happen?’ I just started being a little more daring with it. It was just knowing my body is what it is under clothes or outside of clothes.”

Rihanna tells Britain’s Women’s Fitness magazine about the confidence-building effects of stripping down for music videos and photo shoots. While most of us don’t have the desire or the means to flaunt our bods so publicly, the overall message of being comfortable with your naked self is definitely a universal truth. [People]

Beauty Test Drive: Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencil

BTD: Highlighter
Benefit Watt's Up
Jessica loves Benefit's new Watt's Up highlighter! Read More »
Beauty Test Drives
All of The Frisky's Beauty Test Drive posts! Read More »

I have a really hard time buying basics. If I go to the store to buy a black tank top there is a high probability I will walk out with a sequined cocktail dress. The same goes for makeup. For example, last week I went to Ulta to pick up some moisturizer and other boring things, and walked out with a $20 sparkly teal eyeshadow pencil. You know what though? Sometimes I’m really glad I have absolutely no self-control, because this stuff is awesome… Keep reading »

An Open Letter To The Modern Man Who Wears A Monocle

Dude Looks We Love
There's nothing sexier than a well-chosen sock. Read More »
Awkward Guys Rule
Here are some reasons to love awkward dudes. Read More »

Dear Monocle Man,

This morning, Jessica sent me a link to the Warby Parker website, alerting me to the fact that for a mere $50 it is possible to buy a prescription monocle. This realization made me unreasonably upset. Maybe it’s because I live in Portland and the implications of thousands of steampunk hipsters trying to balance ironic monocles atop their cheekbones while riding fixed gear bicycles are not only disturbing but dangerous. Or maybe it’s because I think monocles are dumb … Keep reading »

Etsy Spotlight: Weird Wine Glasses

When my friend Lacie posted a picture of a mason jar wine glass on Facebook, I launched a full-scale search to track it down on Etsy. I found it (a whole set of them, actually), and in the process I came across a bunch of other weird wine glasses that were just too awesome not to be shared. Click through to check ‘em out…

Do Not Want: Mega Platforms

Do Not Want: Molting Boots
Pretty sure these boots are shedding their exoskeleton. Read More »
Feather Overload
Did a tropical bird just run into her head? Read More »

These leather peep-toe oxfords boast a 5.5 inch platform, which I’m pretty sure qualifies them as a circus prop instead of a shoe. Standing perfectly still they’re kinda cute, I guess, if a little “Spice Girl goes to Cambridge,” but seriously, can you imagine navigating sidewalks in these things? Death traps! [$45, Urban Outfitters]

Weekend Project: Homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs

Make Vanilla Bourbon
Winona will teach you how to make apple-vanilla bourbon. Read More »
Nutella Cheesecake
No baking involved! Read More »
DIY: Framed Vases
A cute and clever way to show off spring stems. Read More »

I know it’s super easy to go out and buy a lifetime supply of Cadbury Creme Eggs, and it may be a little Pinterest-y of me to suggest that it’s always better to make something yourself than buy it premade, but in this case, I’m pretty sure the extra work is worth it. First of all, the recipe calls for yummy, natural ingredients like butter, vanilla bean, and orange blossom water. Second of all, I can’t think of any two sentences more impressive than, “Care for a Cadbury Creme Egg? I made them myself.” [Not Without Salt]

Susan Sarandon On Feeling Sexy At 65

Susan & Tim Split
rim robbins and susan sarandon photo
Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon are no more. Read More »
May December Romance
Jessica fell for an older dude. Read More »

“I was told by John Cassavetes when I did ‘Tempest’ never to be a mom because I would not be sensual anymore. I think I laughed. I’m happy to be considered desirable. I love it!”

Susan Sarandon, mother of three, tells People magazine about feeling sexy and desirable at age 65. Can we just take a moment to appreciate the fact that this woman is 65? She looks incredible, and I love her outlook on life, even though she makes me feel old and frumpy by comparison. [People]