Ami had a friend in college who taught her the acronym PAFU, which stands for People Are Fucked Up. At the time, she thought it was funny. More than 15 years later, she’s adopted it as her life motto. It’s the truth, people can be major assholes. Sometimes they don’t mean to be — and sometimes they do — but it’s a cold, hard fact that there’s absolutely nothing you can do about other people’s fucked-up-ed-ness, except have a solid coping strategy for how to let their crap roll like water off a duck’s back. (Thank you, Jinx Monsoon). It ’tis what it ’tis. Encountering assholes is part of the human condition. Here’s how to deal…
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June 4: What Are We Wearing Today?
IT’S FINALLY SUMMER! I think. Pretty sure. Sure seems like it! We’ve got quite the full house at The Frisky HQ today, with Ami’s lovely parents making an appearance, as well as Casey, our new marketing intern. This must come as a huge relief to you all, since you’re probably bored of seeing our same old faces day after day. You are, aren’t you? I get it, whatever. ANYWAY! Come see what we’re all wearing today!
What Your Wedding Dress Style Says About You
I may not be certain about whether or not I’m getting married, but I do know that I love a wedding dress. Short and shiny. Long and elegant. Strapless and kind of sexy. I have envisioned myself in all styles. And, like many women, I’m not above passing quiet, light-hearted judgment on what others choose to wear to their nuptials, like most of us do but won’t readily admit out loud. Are you in the market for a dress? You’d better make sure it sends the right message about your personality. This is serious stuff! Luckily, I’ve got the answers here. Read ahead to see what your wedding dress says about you…
All The Red Carpet Looks From The 2013 CFDA Awards
Leave it to the annual CFDA Fashion Awards — “the Oscars of fashion” — to bring out all the fashions people in droves for one evening. The event honors the best and brightest in both new and established designers and, naturally, never fails to cull an attendance list of familiar names, from legit actresses like Jessica Chastain and Kerry Washington to beautiful and stylish but dubiously-employed types like Olivia Palermo. (Seriously, WHAT DOES SHE DO???? I am starting to get suspicious.) Because this is fashion, it’s rare that someone makes a misstep — all of the attendees are styled to the nines. Let’s check out what Rose Byrne, Linda Evangelista, the Mara sisters, and many more wore to the illustrious event…
Dating Don’ts: How Not To Be A Crappy Wedding Date
Single At A Wedding
Three reasons why going to a wedding alone is good for your self-esteem. Read More »
It just creeps right up every year. It’s Valentine’s Day and then you sneeze and out comes WEDDING SEASON. I’m attending four (possibly five) this year. That’s a lot of hotel room minibars to resist, a lot of champy to consume without getting too tipsy, a lot of my signature Elaine Benes style dance moves to bust out. I don’t even care if I look like a spaz. Just let me dance!
This wedding season, for the first time in forever, I have a date that I can drag with me to all the nuptials. After one wedding together, I’ve learned a few things about my guy’s wedding style: he doesn’t usually like to dance, but when he does, he’s got a mean groove on the downbeat, he’s only mildly embarrassed by my dance moves and he seems to be immune to hangovers. So far, he’s killing it as a plus one. And I’m grateful for that. Because after years of wedding date weirdness, I’ve learned that the wrong escort can ruin the whole damn affair. You deserve to have your wedding season to suck as little as possible. So, if you’ve been lucky enough to be asked to attend a wedding as a plus one (weddings are expensive these days and it’s an honor that should be taken very seriously!), here are some guidelines for how to behave so that your date doesn’t want to dive face first into a tray of oyster shooters.
16 Hotties Rocking Man Buns
Controversial opinion: I love a guy with a man bun. By that I mean, I love a guy who has just enough hair to pull it back into a small bun. I don’t particularly care for long, flowing locks on a man, nor do I like men’s hair pulled back into a ponytail. No, no, my lust for men’s updos is limited explicitly to the man bun, which, lucky for me, you can find in droves in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. A couple weeks ago, I followed a guy for five blocks simply because of how hot his man bun was. This weekend, I played a rousing game of “Spot The Man Bun” while having drinks at a bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and came up with five in as many minutes. You know where else spotting man buns is like shooting fish in a barrel? Hollywood! Here are 16 famous dudes doing the man bun thing…
30 Wedding Hairstyles For Every Bride-To-Be
Wedding season is upon us, and if you’re a bride-to-be, you know that the second most urgent question behind, “Have you found your dress yet?” is “How are you wearing your hair?!” There are so many hairstyle options it can be tough to choose, but deciding on your wedding hair is a lot like deciding on your dress: when you see it, you just know. If you’re looking for a little hair inspiration for your big day, we’ve got you covered. We rounded up 30 bridal hairstyles for every hair type and wedding style, from casual to formal to funky (bridal fauxhawk, anyone?). Click on the gallery to check ‘em out!
Must Haves: 11 Wedding Dresses To Wear To Your City Hall Wedding
More and more couples are eschewing the pomp and circumstance of big weddings in favor of getting married at City Hall. City Hall weddings are super affordable (most often costing between $40 and $100), and are a quick and easy way to get hitched without spending a lot of time or money on a big production. What should you do if you want to get married at your local City Hall? Make an appointment ahead of time, be prompt, bring cash, and don’t forget your rings.
As for what to wear? We’ve got that all figured out for you. City Hall weddings are certainly a less formal alternative to a big wedding, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look nice. After the jump, 11 dresses to wear to your City Hall wedding.
9 Celeb Moms With Their Doppelganger Daughters
You didn’t know Reese Witherspoon had a twin did you? Oh wait, sorry, that’s the actress’s 13-year-old daughter Ava behind those shades, looking all movie star-esque. Give her another week and she’ll be taller than mom.
Click through for more celeb mom and daughter doppelgangers that will make you do a double take…
Home Inspiration: 10 Shelves And Bins For Storing Vinyl Records
Julie and her boyfriend Evan both own a ton of records, and when they moved in together and blended their collections, their vinyl library got even bigger. Awesome, right? The only problem: it can be tough to figure out how to organize and store all those heavy LPs. I scouted out 10 different vinyl storage options for Julie and anyone else who’s looking for a good way to store their records (including my boyfriend and me, as our collection is currently housed in a giant cardboard box in the hall closet). There’s a style, size, and price point for everyone, so click through to find the best home for your beloved vinyl!
