“OMG” Was First Used During WWI, And Other Random Phraseology You Need To Know, FYI

You know the feeling: You get online ready to be all productive and such, and suddenly you find yourself spiraling into Internet wonderland. Come to think of it, Lewis Carroll may have been foreshadowing our present-day addiction to our gadgets when he sent Alice beyond the looking glass. Anyway, after stumbling past cat memes and umpteen Real Housewives GIFs, we came across something of real interest. We know you’ve lost hours of sleep wondering why the heck people say... Read More

PATTERN: THE ONLY FASHION BOOK YOU NEED

Coffee table books dedicated to fashion are our favourite indulgence. From Diana Vreeland’s epic Harper’s Bazaar hardback to Dior’s most recent tome, there’s nothing better than a Sunday afternoon spent browsing through these gorgeous pages. This year we’ll be spending the next few months swooning over the pages of Pattern, the most current, comprehensive and, well, beautiful collections of fashion designers and their work we’ve seen for a long time. Pattern, 100... Read More

Demystifying Mammograms: What You Need To Know To Keep Your Breasts Healthy

According to the American Cancer Society, in 2013, it’s projected that there will be approximately 232,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer, more than 64,000 new cases of in situ breast cancer, and, most alarmingly, nearly 40,000 fatalities due to breast cancer. The numbers are staggering — and so is the fact that the only test out there to try and catch breast cancer early has a skewed approval rating. “Mammograms are the only test to date that has been shown to decrease... Read More

Women In Finance: A Comprehensive List You Need To Know

When it comes to breaking glass ceilings, women have come a long way even in the last few years. In media, especially, there has been an amazing amount of discussion of late about the role of women in politics, education, and the notoriously difficult STEM fields. We’ve even seen research that companies with women in board positions are more profitable. But what about Wall Street? Are women making as much progress there as they are in liberal fields? Well, this amazing... Read More

What You Need Now: Lacy Little Extras

Lacy little pieces you didn’t even know you needed, until now…    Read More