Jan 7th 2010 By Elaine Jones

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Link Love -- Why Guys Love Spanking; H&M Cuts Unworn Clothes

kate walsh people's choiceLots-o-stars went all out last night for the 2010 People's Choice Awards. We dug Kate Walsh's glittery dress, minus the baked skin. Who were you feeling on the red carpet? (FabSugar)

Guys, married and single, gay and straight, break down why they can't seem to get it on without a spank or three. (Nerve)

H&M loses major cool points with this news: They reportedly burn unwanted clothes instead of donating them to charity like normal people. (Feministing)
Elizabeth GilbertThe lady who wrote "Eat, Pray, Love" is back with another book! But does it measure up to her blockbuster of yesteryear? Probably not, but it's good to have her back. (Double X)
anti-depressantsPut down the Zoloft: Anti-depressants may not be effective for milder cases of depression, new research confirms. (Health)
mad men designWhat's it like to design sets for "Mad Men"? Pretty damn awesome, according to this interview with Art Department staffer Adam Rowe. (Design Sponge)

Dec 18th 2009 By Elaine Jones

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Link Love -- Racy Holiday Movies; Bourbon Gives You Headaches

beyonce heatBeyoncé's bringing that fire to your local drugstore aisle in the form of a new fragrance called Heat. (BellaSugar)

Who says holiday movies don't get a little steamy? These eight winter flicks feature some sex-tastic scenes. (Nerve)

President Obama's tired of all the empty chatter and tells China that climate change talk is cheap. (Politico)

Who knew menorahs could be this randomly awesome? Twenty-seven crazy versions. (Urlesque)
prevent hangoverNewsflash: Bourbon's more likely to induce a killer hangover than vodka. You have been warned. (Health)
recipe cardTurn those recipes that you tinker with and perfect into crafty kitchen art with DIY recipe cards. (Design Sponge)
michelle obamaWhose style did we seriously covet this year? Of course the lovely first lady made the list. (Shine)

Dec 11th 2009 By Elaine Jones

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Link Love -- Sex Advice From a Playwright; TV in the Age of the 'Net

kevin federlineThe editor of "Details" magazine says guys read more and crave meatier stuff than women. So why'd he put K-Fed on the cover of the "power + influence" issue? (Feministing)

Who's more qualified than a playwright to answer your deep, dark relationship questions? Well, actually a lot of people are but these responses are still pretty insightful. (Nerve)

If the 'Net named network TV shows, we'd get much more succinct titles, like "Gaaaaaay" instead of "Will & Grace" and "kthxbai" instead of "The Apprentice." (CollegeHumor)
rihannaSteal the style of your favorite celeb this holiday season with cheap-o pieces from their style vein. (The Budget Babe)
glitter nail polishMake chunky glitter nail polish yourself! It's seriously, seriously easy. (BellaSugar)
rum ballsWhen charged with bringing dessert to the party, be sure it's A) good, and B) under 300 calories. Enjoy! (Glamour)

Dec 10th 2009 By Elaine Jones

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Link Love -- Holiday Romance Flicks; Male Cougars Now 'Gray Balls'

tame baby hairThe key to taming annoying baby hairs? Clear mascara! It's the unspoken hair tool. (The Frisky)

The holidays and hot lovin' go together like gingerbread and eggnog. Check out the best holiday romance movies. (Em & Lo)

Amy Poehler and Rachel Dratch get back together for some magazine funnies and coin the term "Gray Balls." (Double X)
survive finalsSurvive the last few weeks of school with a few helpful tips. Hint: Lady Gaga and studying don't mix. (CollegeCandy)
death public optionR.I.P. health-care public option. You were a beacon of uninsured hope, while you lasted. (HuffPo)
barbara waltersWhat's up with Babs' Fascinating People list this year? Why didn't she give the "Twilight" hotties any love?! (LimeLife)




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Dec 4th 2009 By Elaine Jones

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Link Love -- Where's the Outrage Over Amanda Knox? Golf Groupies Are On the Rise

bible as magazineIf the Bible were a magazine, headwraps, confessions from Sodom and Gomorrah and expose's on why men sin would be aplenty. (CollegeHumor)

Have you been following the case of Amanda Knox, the American student accused of murdering her study-abroad roommate in Perugia? Yeah, no one else has either. (Double X)

Tiger Woods isn't the only golfer with major groupie love. One writer explores the issue of caddie groupies. (The Daily Beast)
domestic violence psaThe Germans are so committed to ending domestic violence that they scare passers-by with window ads with violent ads. (TresSugar)
ikea iphone appIKEA's not content with invading your living room; they're now all over your iPhone with a new app. (Shelterpop)
meredith baxter lesbianMeredith Baxter's just one of a load of middle-aged women that realize their lesbian-ness. (YourTango)




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Dec 3rd 2009 By Elaine Jones

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Link Love -- Terrible Teen Movies; Gay Rights Advocates Keep On in NY

lily allenIs there anything adorable Lily Allen can't do? We mean, besides tactfully speaking on her competitors. Anyway, she's opening up one of these rent-designer-clothes-for-cheap boutiques with her sister. (FabSugar)

Teen movies these days are worse than in the age of "American Pie," this guy says. How you like them apples, "New Moon" fans? (Nerve)

New York's lawmakers said no to gay marriage, but Sen. Diane Savino's not giving up in this passionate speech. (Feministing)
cheap gifts for homeHere's a whole bunch of cheap gifts for your friends and fam that love good design. (Design Sponge)
bitch litEver heard of bitch lit? It's like chick lit's ballsier, more badass and way cooler sister. (The Frisky)
nate berkusThis year was the year of the gay men we needed in our life. Tim Gunn! Anderson Cooper! Nate Berkus! We can't get enough, really. (CollegeCandy)

Nov 13th 2009 By Elaine Jones

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Link Love -- the Geek Dictionary; When It's Time to Leave Him

barack obamaSee that pic of Barack Obama? It was made using Rubik's cubes. Yeah, that's exactly what we said. (Urlesque)

Geek, nerd, dork -- though the words have similar connotations, there are subtle differences. This cheat sheet helps you mind the gap. (Mental Floss)

Take it from a guy -- there are some things that are unforgivable (i.e. cheating and hitting). But what about all of those other annoyingly gray areas? When should you leave him? (Shine)
brad pitt beardBeards are to modern dudes what those twirly goatee's must have been to swarthy 18th-century gentleman. Brad Pitt, Spencer Pratt, hell even Robert Pattinson has a baby beard. (TresSugar)
kate hudsonWhy should bromance's let the guys have the hetero-lovey-dovey fun? 10 hilarious bromances re-imagined with the queens of romantic comedy, Cameron Diaz and Kate Hudson. (MovieFone)
sarah palin going rogueJust in case you're thinking of picking up "Going Rogue," Sarah Palin's memoir, be aware of these 10 lies. (HuffPo)

Nov 6th 2009 By Elaine Jones

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Link Love -- Katy Perry's Nail Bling; Paper Clothes Are All the Rage

dolly partonDolly Parton's a master teacher: She taught us about feminism. She taught us about adultery. She taught us how to walk upright when balancing humongous fake boobs. (Double X)

Katy Perry puts diamonds on her fingers? Kissing girls is one thing, but wacky manicures is taking it way too far. (BellaSugar)

Cloth is overrated, and these paper duds are super-cute. Who needs real clothes anyway?! (Flavorwire)
precious movieIn case you haven't already, you'll be hearing the "Precious"-should-win-an-Oscar diatribe ad nauseum over the next few months. Here's a crash course. (Moviefone)
taylor swiftTaylor Swift, the Pussycat Dolls, Avril Lavigne -- they're all guilty of a little old-fashioned girl-on-girl sexist lyrics. (The Sexist)
orgasmWhen it comes to reaching that euphoric-physical-sexual peak known as orgasm, we're all different. What brings you to the big O? (The Frisky)