Mommy's little helper.
If a flashback to pre-baby days sounds like more than your mom friends can handle, throw something a bit more low-key. Invite the ladies over for a Sweats and the City event. There's no primping or planning involved. Leave the lil darlings with daddy and head over to the host's house for a meeting of the mamas. This kickback fete is all about lounging and relaxing. Read more
Brad Pitt's gritty new project, Killing Them Softly (formerly titled Cogan's Trade, and based on a book of the same name), made its debut to the press at the Cannes Film Festival this morning. Considering the early hour of the screening and just how violent and drug-fueled it is as a film, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it overall. Pitt is at his best playing the ruthless assassin, and Read more
That fact that it's National Bike Month and the warmer Spring days may mean you have cycling on the brain. Whether you're participating in your city's Bike to Work program or you're starting a commuting routine, here are some solutions to your newbie concerns. I don't know my route: Finding a bike-friendly route is especially crucial if you're a cycling newbie, so before your actual commute, Read more
As beautiful, smart, and athletic women of 2012, we know that real beauty can be found anywhere, from the basketball court in the city to the running trails in the mountains. Lucky for us, Under Armour is ready to show the world what real beauty is, too. How? We're glad you asked because the company needs our help! All you have to do is declare a goal with UA, track your progress, rise to the top Read more
When he was 22, living in New York City, and right out of college, Barack Obama dated Genevieve Cook. The relationship was significant to warrant mention in his memoir Dreams of My Father, but now we can read Genevieve's perspective in Vanity Fair. The magazine's piece, focusing on the now president's first serious relationship, is an adaptation of a new Obama biography by David Maraniss and Read more
We're happy to present this story from our friends at Allure: Track and field star Jessica Ennis, currently in training for the London 2012 Olympics, recently admitted that she always competes in a full face of makeup. And Ennis's explanation of her race ritual to The Daily Mail certainly makes sense: "I definitely think if I feel I look good, it makes me feel more confident," she told the Read more
Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund took to their bikes for a ride near her LA home yesterday. They practically matched in their gray sweats, but the outing wasn't all about exercising — Kirsten also put posters up to publicize her cat's disappearance. Kirsten and Garrett are together in California after spending a few days last month in Utah. They headed to Park City for the Sundance Film Read more
Miranda Kerr carried her bags through Tokyo's Haneda airport today, while back in LA, her husband Orlando Bloom began his morning with a visit to West Hollywood's Detox Market. Orlando, who was decked out in a pair of bright purple Free City sweats, picked up a green drink and chatted outside with a friend on Beverly Boulevard. Miranda's stay in the Japanese city was short, since she arrived Read more
We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: To start the new year off right, vow to stick to these three simple rules. Wear SPF daily (and not just in the summer). People tend to apply sunscreen on days when they're in the sun most, but that strategy won't cut it, says Ranella Hirsch, a dermatologist in Boston. "You're not getting the bulk of your sun from that one day; Read more
If you're still searching for a passable gift for a friend or family member who seems to have everything she needs, put down that credit card for a moment and consider giving a charitable gift instead. There are amazing charities and non-profit organizations out there doing great work, which could definitely use your charitable gift this year. For friends and family members who appreciate Read more
