40 Things Girls Cry About

Why do girls cry about everything? Could someone please explain this phenomenon to me? I don’t mean just once in a while like I do, but all the time. Now, I can understand when ol’ girl catches her amazing-soulmate-boyfriend tongue kissing another man he met at QuickTrip, but I’m talking about the smallest occurrences in … Read more

Maybe the Best Email I’ve Ever Received + Sex Toy Travel Tips

While I was drinking Europe dry traveling last week, I re-posted an article I wrote a year prior about my mortifying vibrator incident in London’s Heathrow airport. Well the Internet (and self-pleasure) Gods were smiling on me because a few days later, I received this email: I mean…if you ever get an email that says … Read more

A Letter to Those Salons Charging Extra for Blowouts

I feel so very #blessed I have not encountered a hair salon that charges EXTRA for a blowdry on top of cut and/or color. Because that is just It’s a douche move. I’m assuming it’s snobby/pricey salons that are doing this in the first place, which means you’re already spending $309439405839045 on cut/color, then they … Read more

Uh Oh. There’s a Health Risk With Taking Selfies…

I just received this doozy of a press release. ATLANTA, Georgia (February 26, 2014)—Sheila Fassler, RN, and owner of Pediatric Hair Solutions, has seen the new trend among teenagers—‘selfies’—and she’s seen the consequences first hand: head lice. “It’s true!  We’re seeing a huge increase in teens and early 20s with head lice here in Atlanta,” says … Read more

The 10 Worst Things About Coachella (+ Survival Tips)

Hello, music friends. This old man attended the famous Coachella Music Festival last weekend and would like to report back to you about my magical experience. Overall, meh. Sure there are 17,000 bands and DJs splattered over a bushel of stages consuming the Empire Polo Grounds, but it’s not all horses and roses. Aside from … Read more

That Time I Went to NYC to Join a Vodka Club

I’m Ashley and I love vodka. Shocker. But now I’m even more legit in my dedication to this majestical beverage because I’m officially a part of Pinnacle Vodka’s Cocktail Club. This means I will be drinking and posting about all its glorious flavors and concoctions throughout the summer. While Pinnacle is a lower priced vodka, it’s … Read more

Get a Big, Pretty Bun (Without a Dumb Sock)

When the sock bun came out and some of my friends were galavanting around town with these big, perfect updos, I had a tantrum. Not only was I not coordinated/talented enough to master the technique, my hair wasn’t thick enough to make it work. Every sock bun post on Pinterest was like, “See? It’s easy!” and … Read more

What I’m Going to Do to Hot Guys This Weekend

Be honest, what did you think when you read that title? Wait, maybe I don’t want to know. ANYWAY, I’m heading out to the most wonderful music festival in the world, Hangout Fest, for the third year in a row. This is my kind of festival–staying in a big house on the beach instead of … Read more

Official Vodka Cocktail for the Beach This Summer

Vodka at the beach is a no-brainer. Well, vodka anytime is a no-brainer. This past weekend was Hangout Fest, and when I party/festival hard for 3+ days, the smartest thing to do is stick with vodka. Sure, I’ll have some shots here and there (duh), but I steer clear of wine, brown liquor, tequila (it really … Read more

The 22 Hottest Guys at a Music Festival

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Well that was the best weekend ever. Hangout Fest 2021 was perfect in every way–perfect group, perfect weather, perfect amount of Pinnacle vodka (approximately 539753987245 bottles), perfect performances (OUTKAST for the win), and perfect looking gentlemen everywhere. As I announced before my departure, I started the hashtag #HotGuysOfHangout and did my best to capture the … Read more