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New Year’s Eve-ning Wear

By Precilla, on December 29th, 2011%

Where has the year gone, pompers? Speaking of which, what will you and your special someone(you know, your midnight kiss…) be wearing to the New Year’s Eve bash? Whether your going out to a swanky lounge overlooking the ball drop, or your favorite low key restaurant close to home. In my personal opinion, there is no . . . → Read More: New Year’s Eve-ning Wear

A Merry Drunk History Christmas

By admin, on December 23rd, 2011%

Yesss! Drunk History finally came up with a new installment, what past President/Scientist/Lunatic am I going to learn about while laughing hysterically?

Well, this time, perhaps none, unless Santa counts as a historical figure. Derek Waters is back with an all-star Drunk History featuring Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Jim Carrey (who makes an amazing, . . . → Read More: A Merry Drunk History Christmas

P&C’S DO GOODER GIFT GUIDE: PART VII

By Nell Alk, on December 22nd, 2011%

Verite Catering

Well, friends, we’ve finally reached the end. The final installment of this year’s Do Gooder Gift Guide. It’s been swell sharing these squeaky clean companies with you and yours, refreshing your memory or newly introducing you to the best of the best in compassionate consumerism.

Today’s gift guide, the last in a series of seven, . . . → Read More: P&C’S DO GOODER GIFT GUIDE: PART VII

Tacky Christmas Sweaters

By Precilla, on December 21st, 2011%

Ah, the one time during the the year when you can wear an unforgivable, hideous tacky Christmas sweater and get away with it. No offense Bil Cosby! Tacky Christmas sweaters seem to be a growing trend every year as well, and why not? Get in the festive mood, enjoy some eggnog and host your own “Tacky . . . → Read More: Tacky Christmas Sweaters

P&C’S DO GOODER GIFT GUIDE: PART VI

By Nell Alk, on December 20th, 2011%

Snowflake Ornament in Gold from Lunares

Home is where the heart is, or so the saying goes. With that in mind, we knew no gift guide series would be complete without paying homage to the home. This installment is a bit hodgepodge in that it includes several separate types of items one might find in the . . . → Read More: P&C’S DO GOODER GIFT GUIDE: PART VI

Who Runs The World (Girls!)

By admin, on December 19th, 2011%

I’ve been out of the Beyonce loop for a while, listening husband Jay Z’s Watch The Throne album instead. Imagine my surprise when I saw the Who Runs The World video by Beyonce, very MIA inspired song with lots of classic Beyonce dance moves. It’s the perfect way to get up to speed on . . . → Read More: Who Runs The World (Girls!)

P&C’S DO GOODER GIFT GUIDE: PART V

By Nell Alk, on December 16th, 2011%

Au Naturale Pomegranate Blush

Besides spreading good tidings and cheer, the holidays are also all about giving and receiving, right? And they’re about feeling good and looking good, too. What better way to spruce up your own, or a close friend’s, face – and frame of mind – than to buy bath and beauty items that . . . → Read More: P&C’S DO GOODER GIFT GUIDE: PART V

The New Fashion Bible, No Really

By Precilla, on December 14th, 2011%

For all the “fashion victims” out there, (some days this includes myself), I’ve found the new, fabulously updated and “realistic so that I can afford it”, FASHION BIBLE! I’m so shocked at myself that I haven’t come across it around its launch date back in March. I discovered it at Papyrus during the summer and it . . . → Read More: The New Fashion Bible, No Really

P&C’S DO GOODER GIFT GUIDE: PART IV

By Nell Alk, on December 13th, 2011%

Vaute Couture Signature Earmuffs in Magenta

Last week we featured plant-strong cookbooks and ethical, men-centric gifts, but today it’s all about the animal loving ladies. We’ve searched high and low and gathered ’round the vegan cream of the crop for your wish list and gift giving pleasure. Furthermore, a few of the best brands offer discounts, . . . → Read More: P&C’S DO GOODER GIFT GUIDE: PART IV

Friday Music – It’s Christmas – Coconut Records

By admin, on December 9th, 2011%

On a quest to find Christmas songs I haven’t heard in every department store/office/mall (by the way, I guess I have the most boring life ever if all I’m doing is going to department stores, offices and malls, but bear with me), I came upon this little gem.

255 views on youtube just ain’t enough, so let’s . . . → Read More: Friday Music – It’s Christmas – Coconut Records