Geek is chic.
Admittedly, I often check my pampered pup into a pooch hotel (when he can't come along) though not quite as fancy as the deluxe room at D Pet Hotels — it has a bigger bed and flat screen than my actual apartment. Nevertheless, when I get my bill, I still wonder how many features lil North truly appreciates (play group, most definitely; blueberry facial, probably not). So I can't help cracking Read more
It's curious that people are still squeamish about the cost of going solar (seriously people, it pays for itself!), but when it comes to tiny swimsuits with solar panels, we're all in. The awkward-looking solar bikini created by Andrew Schneider (seen at right) hit the gadget world earlier this year and received all kinds of praise for its ability to charge your gadgets while you soak up some Read more
Lieutenant colonel Greg Gadson is not only an actor in one of this Summer's biggest action movies, he is a real American hero. In 2007, while the decorated Army commander was stationed in Iraq and returning from a memorial service for two fellow soldiers, his car was hit by a roadside bomb. He lost both his legs in the accident and his right arm and hand were severely damaged. Since then, Greg's Read more
This week's Mad Men puts the spotlight on Megan, who has a career breakthrough at work, though she's less successful with her visiting parents. Peggy's domestic situation is also highlighted when she takes her relationship with Abe to the next level, and Roger is bouncing back from his separation from Jane quite nicely — though it would have been nice if he could have kept his pants on. This Read more
Ryan Reynolds took a cruise around LA yesterday on his Triumph motorcycle. The actor loves to take his bike out for a ride when he's hanging out on the West Coast. Ryan's days in sunny California could be far less common, however, with news that he's planning to settle down in Bedford, NY, with girlfriend Blake Lively. According to reports, Ryan and Blake purchased a house after recently browsing Read more
Money clubs are a great and fun way to stay on top of your finances. With friends supporting you, you can conquer the world and money issues! LearnVest shares how you can start one. Thea, 31, a lawyer, lives in Brooklyn, NY. Although her friends are, in her own words, “bright, savvy, awesome women,” many felt lost financially — much like she did. “In fact, almost all of them knew someone Read more
Eli Manning showed off his Super Bowl-winning physique with a shirtless dip in the pool at his Miami hotel on Monday. The 31-year-old star quarterback is in Florida enjoying a getaway with wife Abby and daughter Ava. Eli was adorable playing with Ava in the water at the pool and in the ocean alongside some friends. Eli even gave his 11-month-old baby a ride on his shoulders. He's coming off a Read more
Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth were without their leading lady Jennifer Lawrence, but they were joined by costar Alexander Ludwig, who plays Cato, for their Hunger Games premiere in Toronto last night. The guys are making the rounds in Canada, stopping by The Marilyn Denis Show in the morning and then MuchMusic in the afternoon before their big red carpet. Early reviews for the Read more
Last night, I tuned in to watch Bravo's new Flipping Out spinoff series, Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis. The new show documents the emotional pitfalls and design triumphs as Jeff, Jenni, and Zoila move in with clients for five days to assess and redesign their homes. While Flipping Out honed in on the amusingly dysfunctional interactions of Jeff and his staff, the source of the new show's Read more
Sarah Jessica Parker and Glee's Dianna Agron were the big stars at today's Louis Vuitton show in Paris. SJP rocked a sheer white top created by her pal Marc Jacobs, the head of Vuitton's design team. She posed for a picture with Marc backstage and also mingled with Vogue's Anna Wintour, Harvey Weinstein, and iconic French actress Catherine Deneuve. Marc pulled out all the stops for the Fall 2012 Read more
