Believe it or not, it's finally starting to feel like summer in Southern California (OK, yes, the weather is practically perfect year-round but only now have we been hitting the 90s on a regular basis!). For a swimsuit pack rat, this means heaven -- and time to stop parading around the kitchen i...

Like everyone else, the Jersey Shore is my guilty pleasure TV programming for the summer.  In my defense, I can’t help it!  I am from New Jersey, so it’s practically required viewing. I completely blame Pauly D and the Situation for causing words like grenades and landmines to creep...

We’re a little late posting this, but was super thrilled to be the featured blogger a couple weeks ago on Makeup.com, the new media property from Lancome. The site is directed by Victoria Kirby, former beauty editor at Harper’s Bazaar and Allure, and should be on your list of daily mu...

Editor’s Note:  Starting this month, we’re bringing you a new feature series which will highlight some of our favorite place in our own cities or cities we travel to.  We’re kicking off August with TDO Editor Carolyn’s currently obsessions in New York City. Hope you enjo...