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New Research Says Your Purse Is Germier Than Your Toilet

Steph — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:00:50 +0000

Is your purse dirty enough to make you ill? New research says absolutely. Brand new research conducted by Initial Washroom Hygiene indicates that the average lady’s purse is contaminated with more bacteria than the average toilet. That research also confirms that one in five purse handles has enough surface bacteria to pose a serious health [...]

10 Weird Christmas Finds on Pinterest

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:37:15 +0000

With all the time we spend on Pinterest, it's no wonder we've come across so much quirky and awesome stuff. Half our holiday gift and decorating ideas come from the site alone! Want to check out Disney/Star Wars mash-up art or a cheeseburger dress? They've got you covered. Not surprisingly, the site also has a whole slew of questionable holiday products you can pin and repin, like a pickle ornament or a creepy spandex reindeer costume.

New Company Aims to Be 'Netflix' of Women's Clothing

George McIntyre — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:10:41 +0000

Try this idea on for size.

Yet Another Reason to Hate High Heels [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:28:08 +0000

Wait until you see her walk in them.

The 'Hug Me Jacket' is Here for Lonely Guys

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 08:27:42 +0000

Here is the perfect parka for the long, dark, and lonely days of winter. Designer Si Chan says he designed his eccentric kelly green puffer jacket, which features a row of clasped hands running up the front, to make the wearer feel “warm and hugged.” The designer says he’d like to sell the “Hug Me [...]

Does 'Skinny' Still Sell Clothes And Magazines [POLL]

Steph — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:57:56 +0000

I’ll step up and own it. I’m what I like to call a curvy girl, and for so long I have looked at magazine covers and advertisements featuring ultra skinny girls and thought “I will never look like that.” Well, Hallelujah! My curves may be back in style. Details after the jump. According to booking [...]

Man + Pantyhose = Mantyhose [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:57:40 +0000

Mantyhose. Heotards. Brosiery. Should I stop there? How about: Jockings? Guylons? Mantyhose have been popular for quite some time in Europe, and are just now starting to catch on in the US, according to Francesco Cavallini, VP of luxe hosiery company Emilio Cavallini, who says the number of men interested in buying pantyhose is increasing. [...]

Site Lets Friends Tell Truth

Erin Bishop — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 16:30:04 +0000

How many times have you gone shopping and weren’t sure if you should buy that piece of clothing? You have no one around to really tell you the truth, but that will soon change.There’s a new site called Honestly Now and it’s a way for friends or others to give their honest opinion. The site [...]

Would You Spend $3.8 Million on a Purse?

Erin Bishop — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 16:52:10 +0000

A new handbag has won the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s most expensive purse, valued at $3.8 million. If you had a ton of money, would you spend it on this? The bag has more than 4,517 diamonds and was handcrafted from 18-carat gold. It also took 10 people and four months [...]