Flirty and Fun Bridesmaid Dresses

Asking your friends to shell out big bucks for a shiny-satin-floor-length-disaster of a bridesmaids dress they'll never wear again is just cruel. Luckily, it's actually easier than you think to find something they'll look and feel good in on your big day. These styles are seriously cute and worthy of another wear -- wedding or not!



Anthropologie’s new wedding shop, BHLDN boasts a collection of fabulous frocks for bridesmaids, including this sweet strapless bubble dress. The structured bodice, sash-tied waist and side pockets add detail and charm. Available in grapefruit, dried lavender, grass and butterfly print.

Hello, yellow! For a bold bridal party, choose a cheery, bright color. Plus, the waistband and A-line skirt with pleated detail of this Jenny Yoo style will flatter any figure. Tip: super bright colors are better suited for a smaller group of b-maids. You don’t want to look like a bride surrounded by a huge pack of bumblebees on your big day.





Your “maids” will love this delicately draped Melissa Sweet crinkle chiffon dress. The asymmetric fabric overlays are romantic, with a fashion forward vibe.










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De-stress During Wedding Planning

All brides experience stress. It’s unavoidable when you’re juggling the demands of wedding planning and real life (you know, that little old job that pays the bills?). But if normal bouts of stress start spiraling out of control, it could impact your physical and mental well-being. So put down the pint of ice cream (your friends Ben & Jerry can’t make those centerpieces any cheaper), and read on for helpful tips and tricks to cope with pre-wedding angst.

First, it’s important to understand the source of your stress and then figure out how it can be minimized or eliminated completely. Is it the budget, your future mother-in-law, or feeling constantly overwhelmed with your to-do list? Luckily, a budget can be modified. The mother-in-law can be temporarily avoided thanks to caller ID. (This is just a short-term solution, gals. She’s here to stay, so learn to live with her.) And a to-do list can be tackled by simply asking for help. Bridesmaids aren’t there to just look pretty. Make ‘em work!

While certain issues can luckily be resolved quickly, many brides experience chronic stress. Thea Singer, author of Stress Less: The New Science That Shows Women How to Rejuvenate the Body and the Mind, says that a bad case of pre-wedding stress can impact everything from your immune system to sleep habits… even your relationships. So not only will you be more susceptible to illness and infection, but your fiancé can’t escape your wedding warpath.

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Hair Dryer How-to

I had to share this email I received from my friend Courtney:

I just got a new hairdryer, and for some reason I am reading the instructions (boredom probably), and the warnings are really weird. Some I thought you might appreciate:

"Never use while sleeping"

"Do not use where aerosol products are being used" (Isn't that like every salon in America?)

"Do not direct heat towards eyes"

In case you've been drying your hair while sound asleep or aiming the heat directly at your face, Courtney and I wanted to warn you gals against these dangerous beauty behaviors. 

If you so choose to tame your frizz while awake, try this fab round brush.

It's Cookie Time

My BFF came to visit this weekend from New York. After a few too many glasses of wine, we found ourselves watching/singing along to "Cookie Time" WHILE eating Girl Scout Cookies. (Seriously.)

Troop Beverly Hills is one of the best movies of all time. And the only thing more fabulous than Phyllis Nefler's wardrobe is having this song in your head nonstop for 3 days:

Special Valentines Unit

You don't have to be a detective to figure out how awesome these SVU valentine's day cards are. Here's to hoping your Valentine has the abs of Elliot Stabler, the sensitivity of Dr. Huang, and the ponytail of Fin Tutuola. Happy V-day everyone!

Feds Say It's OK to Complain About Work on Facebook

Sick of crappy assignments? Convinced you could be making more money as a babysitter? Bewildered at the amount of time your boss spends on Shopbop.com? Well, now you can vent freely on Facebook without fear of getting canned.

The National Labor Relations Board says that communicating with coworkers about the workplace on Facebook is protected by law.

While it's legally allowed, any professional with half a brain would know better than to use their wall as office group therapy. Trash-talk all you want over drinks with your friends. That's why Happy Hour was invented. But blasting your work gripes on Facebook to a lengthy list of "friends" - including current co-workers - is a bad career move. From potential employers to your cubemate, you never know who's scoping out your online persona. All it takes is one tasteless status update for others to determine you're legitimately nuts.

Keep it classy.

A Very "Controversial" Bachelor

The best part of watching the trainwreck known as The Bachelor, is the play-by-play from friends as we watch. And last night's episode provided really good material for my viewing crew.We had some very strong reactions to Brad dangling in a harness, while wearing Spandex, practicing for the Elvis themed version of Cirque du Soleil. We were a little peeved that B-Rad is still under Crazy Michelle's spell. And we were annoyed that no one feels "special". Hi, you're on a reality show and you sleep in child sized bunk beds, 4 to a room. What did you expect?

Here's a little banter from our viewing party. Do you agree?

Immediately upon the start of the show:
-I hope Michelle falls out of a vehicle.

1st Brad testimonial:
-Is he wearing a felt vest?

Shawntel returns from shopping spree date. Potential bubble over Ashley's head:
-F*ck the circus, I want a Fendi.

Alone date with Shawntel, on the roof:
-Is this The Hangover?
-I love fireworks.
-Fireworks are the best.