Lifestyle

June 18, 2012 I am not typically a reader of self-help books, but when I finally closed the pages of Celia Ward-Wallace’s A Woman’s Guide to Having it All: Life Lessons to Live By I somehow felt stronger. With 30 life lessons divided into 30 chapters, there’s a lot to learn from this certified life coach and inspirational speaker. Whether you are seeking a healthy relationship, a better job or just…
June 4, 2012In 2004, I left my hometown in Ohio for California. When I arrived to UC Berkeley for school, I always found myself daydreaming about leaving class and heading directly for the beach. Unfortunately, I was in for a rude, cold awakening... San Francisco, while beautiful, isn’t exactly the epitome of “Sunny California.”. So once I moved to Los Angeles, I vowed to make it to the beach whenever…
June 4, 2012Ahhh yes…summertime. It is the time of year when pool parties, beach weather, and bikinis are all that’s on your mind. But your busy day job and list of priorities mean you don’t have the luxury of soaking up the sun every single day this summer while enjoying a cold brew. Instead of wasting your time on another quick trip to Vegas, why not try a new getaway…
May 21, 2012 There is a certain audacity that comes with being an artist. You have to be bold and brave enough to take whatever you have etched in your mind and translate that onto a canvas for the world to see. As someone whose stick figures are hard to decipher, I can’t help but admire the work of a truly fearless artist like Allison Torneros. Coloring the canvas with more…
May 21, 2012 Ah, spring. The flowers, the sunshine, the cute shoes. But wait – springtime also conjures up a dreadful childhood memory: Spring cleaning. Fear not – you are a Made Woman! Not only does that mean you’re smart, independent and stylish, it means you know to keep your space clean. Well, hopefully. ;-) Now I know cleaning is not first on everyone’s list of fave weekend activities, but…
May 07, 2012You may have seen Huffington Post's list of "30 Things A Woman Should Know by 30" getting a lot of buzz on the internet. Or maybe it was the Thought Catalog version... Either way. Men have shared what they think we need to know ASAP. Now it's our turn....1.     How to do simple fixes on your car and around the house (i.e. change a tire, fix a faucet). Playing the handyman…
May 07, 2012We are not the first generation of Made Women. There is a whole generation of confident, down-to-earth, career-driven women--with the enviable social life--who came before us.  And some of us are even lucky enough to call one of these women “Mom”. They are the women who taught us to mind our manners but never be afraid to speak up, who took their hands and carefully trained ours to…
April 23, 2012 When you wake up in the morning and look in your closet to figure out what to wear, one major factor influencing your choice is the weather.  For the most part, depending on the season, you can predict what it's going to be like outside without checking The Weather Channel everyday.  But lately, it seems like the weather has been more unpredictable than ever.  Snow in southern…
April 23, 2012Instagram, the phenom of an app, was started from the seed of an idea. One day, Kevin Systrom decided to take his passion for photography and make it useful for other consumers. And, while this ultimately made him a billion dollars, at its inception the idea was simple yet profoundly positive: He took something he loved and used it to enhance the desire of people to document their…
April 9, 2012Recently my husband and I purchased a home (!!) and embarked upon The Big Move. I detest moving. But knowing that everyone has to move, I saddled up and trudged through. Since this was my biggest move to date (moving the lives and belongings of two people instead of just one), I tried to be more organized and more prepared than normal. Here are a few tips and…
April 9, 2011It is a proven fact that the best ingredient for good food is a little bit of love. Meals prepared with some heart and soul always turn out the best.  That’s why the concept for the new cook book by the “Sugar Mommas” makes so much sense. It’s called Sugar, Sugar: Every Recipe Has a Story and it takes the touchingly sweet stories of families around the country…
September 12, 2011 Picture this: Your apartment turned into an elegant lounge… candles lit, wine flowing, flowers arranged, [insert you favorite musician] playing, your perfectly-set table overflowing with delicious food you have prepared. (Yes, you!) And best of all, all your friends and loved ones are there, having the time of their lives and admiring you: their amazing hostess (and following you into the kitchen to corner you for recipes.)…
March 26, 2012Sometimes it just feels good to read a mindless, girly book – “Chick lit,” so they say. If you want to feel smarter or more enlightened upon finishing a book, Something Blue by Emily Giffin is not for you. Just saying. But if you like to unwind with an easy read after a hard work day, I think you’ll enjoy it. This book is a sequel to Something…
March 12, 2012 We're well into summer and we all know what warm weather means: bathing suits and cocktails!  Our excitement over the warmth and sunshine often whips us all into frantic trimming of the bikini bod, with amped up exercise routines and cutting back on the calories. Even though we may not think about it, a lot of empty calories can come from those cocktails we enjoy so (so!)…
March 12, 2012It’s Friday night and you are ready for a little bit of nightlife. You know once you stride into the room with your fierce stilettos, fly outfit and subtle hint of dreamy perfume, you’re sure to turn heads, necks and chairs—so why should you settle on sauntering into a deserted dump or waste your time in line at the “hottest” new Hollywood nightclub with the “douchiest,” rudest bouncers?…
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