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Archive for August, 2009

SingleGirl: Match.com Round 1

6th August 2009 by SingleGirl View Comments

Ok, so after warming up on Plenty of Fish and talking with my friends, I was convinced to go on Match.com and see what else was out there.  Immediately, I was cheered by the number of attractive (to me!) men who seemed both interesting AND available.  So, with baited breath I uploaded some photos and [...]

SingleManSpotted: Richard

4th August 2009 by Guest Author View Comments

Ooh! Look what we spotted while out at happy hour last weekend. A fine looking man in a suit overlooking the DC skyline (yes, we know, and you’re welcome). Perhaps from one of those mysterious European countries that produce tall, dark and handsome men?, we wondered… (you know, one those countries that end with “via”)… [...]

CityBreak: Miami

3rd August 2009 by Christie View Comments

Ahhh South Beach.  Our friend at any time of year, and we applaud you for that! Ladies, may we recommend Miami as a weekend CityBreak destination?  It is cheap, close, easy, and fun.  Also, there are beaches and amazing restaurants. And shopping! Beaches AND Shopping! South Beach has it all!
Stay at the Astor, two blocks [...]

Beauty Review: Smashbox lip and lid primer

1st August 2009 by Christie View Comments

Product: Smashbox lip and lid primer, $24
Rating: Lost your number
I love me some Smashbox.  I have a Smashbox counter at Nordstroms that has helped to turn me from scary sweat pants girl to girl-who-has-awesome-eye-makeup in under an hour numerous times.  So, when the saleslady recommended I buy the lip and lid primer, I [...]