If you want to find lasting love in your adult life, you have to avoid puppy love altogether, according to a claim in Changing Relationships, a collection of new research papers by Britain’s leading sociologists, edited by Dr. Malcolm Brynin, principal research officer at the Institute for Social and Economic Research at the University of Essex. Keep reading »
Your closet may be the size of shoebox, but that’s no excuse for a T-shirt avalanche every time you try to get dressed. If every sweater, skirt, pant, and shoe is in its place, you’ll actually be able to see what you have, which means better outfits. We asked fashion editor Kelley Culp, who’s styled everyone from the Gossip Girls and Rachel Bilson to Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and Chloë Sevigny, how she organizes her closet. Here’s how she keeps her million articles of clothing in order… Keep reading »
Don’t think I don’t see you, Barack. I see you, running along the beach in your swimsuit. I see you on that basketball court, sinking three-point shots. And I completely see you on CNN, talking about the future of the country. Oh, Barack Obama. You look good in a suit. You look good in swimsuits. You look good in everything.
But in spite of all that, I have absolutely no desire to sleep with you. Keep reading »
Facebook, like nuclear technology, is a tool that can be used for good as well as evil. And there are clearly some people who lack the ability (or desire) to use either responsibly. One of my all-time favorite Facebook stories involved a recent college graduate backtracking it to the old Alma Mater (it wasn’t Tucker Max) on a recruiting trip. He went to a neighborhood watering hole, flashed some of that first-year cash and, later, worked on his night moves with a fine, young coed. Unfortunately, he knew she was going to Facebook (it’s a verb now) him and he still had a few days in College Town, USA. So, he did the prudent thing and changed his status to Single. He and his old old girl were on the rocks and he thought he’d enjoy the rest of the trip. This was how now ex-girlfriend found out. She was dumped by Facebook. And because this is neither Vietnam nor the Wild West, we decided to implement some rules of etiquette for Mark Zuckerberg’s handiwork. After the jump, the top 10 rules of etiquette for using Facebook responsibly in and around relationships. Keep reading »
Judging by box office returns, hundreds of thousands of people went to see “Marley & Me,” the movie about that goofy yellow Lab. My ex-boyfriend was most certainly not one of them.
I met “Greg” online. Actually, a friend of mine hand-selected him for me, apparently because when left to my own devices I choose poorly. In any event, Greg and I met for dinner, and I thought I’d struck gold. He was quick-witted, employed, and even mocked his own bald spot. So, at the end of dessert, when he went on a rant about how dogs smell and are “pathetic substitutes for children,” I refrained from punching him in the face and instead agreed to a second date. Besides, I thought, he might say he’s not a dog person, but once he meets my amazing dog Perry, all bets would be off. I mean, have you seen Perry? Keep reading »
President-elect Barack Obama had the courtesy to nod and even sing along to some of the worst performances at the “We Are One” concert to welcome him to the presidency. Well, he had to, basically. But his daughters Malia and Sasha, who don’t have to pretend to like something that is downright awful, had no problem showing their disapproval. Malia’s eyes glazed over in boredom when John Mellencamp, Will.I.Am, and Sheryl Crow hit the stage separately. Sasha simply fell asleep on her mother’s lap. But when Beyonce, Usher and Kal Penn hit the stage, both First Daughters perked up, and Malia excitedly snapped photos with her camera. Malia and Sasha definitely know what music America enjoys. It’s too bad the concert producers don’t. [New York]
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Phew! We were sweating a little about the future of our favorite TV show’s fate, but all is good in the land of pencil skirts and sweater sets. The show’s creator and executive producer, Matthew Weiner, finally came to an agreement with Lionsgate TV, so the third season will air this summer (with a fourth season agreed upon, too!). Of course, this means I have get to work watching the second season. P.S. The dress Betty is taking off in the above photo is my favorite ensemble of hers thus far. [Variety via NY Mag] Keep reading »
Although you’ll hear all sorts of grand ideas and feelings you’ll want to believe in, there’ll be a little voice telling you to hold back. Something about the picture won’t add up, but you won’t be able to put your finger on it. Sure, this might just be paranoia, but whatever the case, best to be safe than sorry. If he means it, let time prove it.
Hoorah for love and all the wonders it has brought into your life. While your family might not have the same opinions as you about your honey, they’re just going to have to suck it up. You’ve never been one to have to share your philosophies with them, but this time around, due to all their menacing, you’re going to have to put your foot down and tell them to shut up.
Your ability to talk convincing smack is one of your more admirable qualities. However, this week, it could haunt you. Beware of what you say, who you say it to and where you say it. The spies are out and you never know who is going to be where at what time. Yes, to say the least, it that time of the year when those astrological aspects are out to get you if you don’t play it smart.
If a short trip is in your near future, then consider yourself on the right path to happiness. If you don’t have one, then start getting the ball in motion or hop on a plane for a spontaneous getaway. Being a stranger in a strange land will bring out your sexiest and most charismatic side that’ll have you so on, the locals will never be the same.
You might think you’re capable of making major decisions now, but don’t. Feeling strongly about anything now might feel like a revelation, but the problem is that you don’t have all your information yet. Time will pass and reveal all that you need to know. Until then, enjoy a hedonistic approach by avoiding having to choose anything, but momentary pleasure.
Prepare your monologues early this week, because who you want is yours, if you express yourself straight up with no twist by the 22nd. Until then, do your homework, as in streamlining your point succinctly and authoritatively. Do it right and you’ll immediately find your life turn into a hazy dazy bouquet of sexy bliss in one form or another.
Your creativity will get intense and inspirations enveloping. With such strong emotions flowing around in your ether, this could lead you down a slippery slope of sentimentality that tempts you to contact someone you think will care to hear about your sensational ideas and plans. However, best to write it in a letter, then burn. If they really were worth it, they wouldn’t be in the past.
Although you love your friends and rely on their opinions, advice and support, this isn’t the time to open your mouth about just anything to them. Not to say they are out to ruin you, but more than a few won’t be able to hold a secret and where they leak it to can get messy. To avoid the disaster, best to put in those extra hours at work and keep yourself busy with ambition.
The haters will be out, but as long as you can keep your lady like decorum about you, you will be the one that comes out smelling like a rose while those bitches go down. After all, no one looks sexy being an evil, “See you next Tuesday” liar that’s getting no play and your dismissiveness of them will only emphasize that point.
Not that you are one for all that hokey pokey new agey stuff, but this week, you’ll be having one of those spiritual revelations that’ll make you think of your life in a whole other realm. A personal shift is going to occur and this will send you in a whole new direction, one where power, sex and wisdom will be coming at you in droves.
If you can’t beat them, join them. When it comes to arguments with your boo and trying to sort out a compromise, your energy won’t have the stamina to go anymore rounds and you’ll start to see that giving in might not the be the worst. Feel free to test the waters on his way of doing things, besides, the out clause is always in effect.
Love will be in the air, as you and your current state of affairs seem to start straightening up and heading into a direction that seems agreeable and exciting for all. However, don’t get too far ahead of yourself and start mapping out the details, as that’ll cause turbulence. For now, for maximum pleasure, enjoy being in the moment.
Michelle Obama’s inauguration gown may still be a safely guarded secret, but in her new book, Michelle Obama: First Lady of Hope, author Elizabeth Lightfoot reveals some interesting facts about our next first lady that we don’t have to wait until tomorrow to learn. From her issue with Princeton professors to the item of clothing she hates wearing, after the jump are 25 fun facts about Michelle Obama that you’re dying to know. Keep reading »
