For my first year after college, I worked full-time as an assistant manager in a retail store (a time in my life I more commonly refer to as… bootcamp). The shop shall remain nameless but let’s just say they sell your favorite smelling lotions and shower gels in malls across the country. In that year, [...]

Scene: Swanky drinks place. Arrive and meet up with Male Friend (MF) for drinks.

Me: Ok, so I have a blind date in an hour, so I need you to leave after this drink.
MF: But, my (other male) friend is going to join us soon. I told him to stop by.
Me: Hmm, well, ok. [...]

…shopping?! It’s Black Friday! We took the day off to melt our credit cards and we hope you’re doing the same. Check out Wednesday’s posts for some great Black Friday specials. And if the thought of camping out at Best Buy at 5am to get the latest video game is unappealing, don’t worry. Plenty of [...]

We here at CityGirls want to wish all of our fellow CityGirls, friends and family a wonderful and amazing Thanksgiving Holiday.
We found ourselves giving thanks for many things, including: 
1. Comfortable Stilettos
2. Hamburgers slathered in Blue Cheese
3. Hugs from Mom and Dad
4. A Professional Hair Blow Dry and a Non-Rainy Weather Situation
5. Beaches and Fruity Frozen [...]

I love shopping and consider myself to be an expert in finding even the most elusive item at a great price. I missed my calling as a personal shopper… But even with those credentials, I find Black Friday daunting. The crowds, the noise, the crowds.
Did I mention the crowds?
My holiday shopping preference is actually to [...]