New Obsession: Newton Running Shoes

I have worn the same style of Nike running shoe since 2008 (seriously, I think I’ve gone through 11 pairs), so it was a big step (no pun intended) to try something new. But I’ve been hearing about and seeing Newtons amongst the Atlanta fitness crowd (plus Flywheel founder Ruth swears by them), so last … Read more

The Friday 15 Gift Guide: Funny Books for Everyone on Your List

If you’re visiting this site, that (probably) means you know how to read, and many of the people on your holiday gift list know how to read as well. So… WHY NOT GET THEM BOOKS!? I’m not a genius, you guys. Just a simple gal who likes a nice, hilarious, offensive coffee table book as … Read more

Whew, that was intense! An Official Election Recap

Wow, what…an election. It was exciting to see everyone so hyped-up and anxious as Obama and Romney came neck-in-neck. Well, everyone except Diane Sawyer because she was wasted and Colorado’s entire population because they were high. Americans were so worried about Florida (which is basically like every other day, bless its heart) and Ohio became … Read more

Puffy Eyes: 3 Products + 5 Tips for Fixing Them

I woke up this morning, looked in the mirror, and wondered who snuck into my apartment overnight and deposited two massive duffel bags under my eyeballs. This baggage was due to sleep deprivation (not boozing/dehydration, surprisingly), but no matter the cause, they were bloated and that’s never a good look. Throughout the years, I’ve picked … Read more

The 5 Best BB Creams for Every Budget

Chances are you’ve heard about or seen BB creams (because they’re EVERYwhere), also known as “the secret to perfect-looking skin Asian women have been using for years.” I mean…let’s give a big thank you to whoever went over to Asia, uncovered this beauty secret those naturally-porcelained-skin ladies (lucky bitches) have been hiding, and brought it … Read more

The Highlights and Lowlights of Celeb Beauty This Week

What you won’t find on this blog: Posts on how to replicate celebs’ looks. Because guess what? They have teams of people making them look that way and you probably don’t (no offense). What you WILL find on this blog (starting now): A recap of the good, the bad, and the ugly (literally) in the … Read more

Skinny, Summer Drink ALERT: “If You Like Pina Coladas”

Ahhhh summer. A time for trips to the beach, wearing less makeup, questionable decisions, and fruity drinks. There is nothing I love more than the perfect marriage of pineapple and coconut in a pina colada, but the sad truth is that they are jam-packed with sugary calories and can give you an adult tummy-ache after … Read more

The Most Convenient (or Inconvenient) Vibrator Ever

I love sex toys. Whoa, that was aggressive. Let me rephrase: I think sexual enhancers play a healthy role in any woman’s relationship with herself and her significant other. And there’s nothing more exciting than shopping for them with your girls at a Pure Romance party. At Kate’s and my second annual “Batteries Not Included” soiree a … Read more