CAR LASHES: CRAZY CUTE OR JUST CRAZY?
Yup, they're real. Long, perfect eyelashes for your car's headlights, so you can "dress up your headlights with a touch of fashion and a twinkle of crystal" in their optional rhinestone "Crystal Eyeliner"... Without a doubt they're cute, and they're definitely unique, but would you put them on your car? When they were announced, the blogosphere went a little crazy last year. Outspoken opinions varied from horror to intrigue; some people were certain that these were proof that high-profile glamorous party girls like Paris Hilton had undermined females everywhere, others see them as a cutesy gimmick for the sweet sixteens, but harmless, and many people just think they're creepy. Me? I'm on the fence. They're clearly aimed at the 'tween' demographic, but if their web traffic is to be trusted, they're doing pretty well, because their site has suffered some intermittent downtime due to high traffic since they were announced. I'm not going to waste time speculating as [Read More]published January 26, 2011 at 2:58pm CST
ENTER TO WIN A $100 GAS CARD FROM PLASTICS MAKE IT POSSIBLE
Ever wonder why your car gets the gas mileage it does? Or how it’s achieved the safety rating it has? As automotive engineering advances – car companies are creating faster, smarter, more durable and safer cars achieving a higher level of performance than they ever before. How are car companies able to achieve such advancements? One word – plastics. In honor of the kickoff of auto show season, Plastics Make it Possible℠is holding a contest where one lucky winner will receive a $100 gas card. Modern plastics – whether made to be resilient and flexible, soft and cushioned, or tough and shatter-resistant – play a critical role in helping to improve automobile safety. And auto designers rely on the versatility of plastics when designing today’s stylish cars.So where might plastics be playing a role in your vehicle? Check out this article at plasticsmakeitpossible.com to learn some surprising ways plastics are used in your car, and while you're there, comment on the article [Read More]published December 8, 2010 at 3:03pm CST
WINO WEDNESDAY: ME BONES BE SHAKIN’!
Halloween is a great time to find really creative things that are both spooky and adorable. In the spirit of it, I found these two gems to spruce up your house! Or you could be totally awesome any time of the year with some eclectic showpieces! and#40;click on the pictures to be directed where to buy themand#41; If you’re in an area with Kroger/ Ralph’s stores, the pirate bottle holder on the right can be found there for cheaper! Have you found any Halloween accessories that you just loved? [Read More]published October 21, 2010 at 10:52am CDT
THE COMMODIFICATION OF FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
Have daughters supplanted sons as the repository of hope in tough economic times? New York Times contributor Peggy Orenstein has noticed a trend across a whole range of sectors over the last several months from big-box stores to high-end fashion to wireless-phone services to politics: all have discovered the sales potential in female pride. It’s well established that three women now receive bachelor’s and master’s degrees for every two men, but in 2009, for the first time, they earned more doctorates as well. Meanwhile, three-quarters of the jobs lost in the current recession were held by men and#40;who were more likely to be in hard-hit industries and let's face it were probably taking home more money than their female counterpartsand#41;. Women have not only become and#40;again for the first timeand#41; the majority of the work force, but they also hold the lioness’s share of managerial jobs and are the primary breadwinners in more than a quarter of dual-income families. Meryl Str [Read More]published September 27, 2010 at 10:53am CDT
DRIVERS ARE INTERESTED IN INTELLIGENT VEHICLE SENSING FEATURES DESPITE LIMITED FAMILIARITY
As automotive technology increases with new innovations like Ford’s Curve Control, consumers have a growing interest in several other new technologies geared toward safety and accident prevention. A study entitled AutoTECHCAST, conducted by Harris Interactive, surveyed over 12,000 drivers in order to further assess consumers’ understanding and desire for various intelligent vehicle sensing features. The results proved that a substantial majority of American drivers remain unfamiliar with intelligence features but still have piqued interests. About 24 percent of those surveyed indicate that they would purchase blind spot and cross-traffic detection systems for their next vehicle. This feature is said to identify and alert drivers to other vehicles, objects and people in blind spots as well as when backing out of parking spaces. Cross traffic detection could be especially useful to families with children and pets as common accidents include backing out of driveways. According to [Read More]published August 18, 2010 at 5:01pm CDT
WHY MEN “BUY” AND WOMEN “SHOP”!
When it comes to buying or repairing a car, lots of women responded to a recent survey that they prefer having a root canal versus visiting a car dealer or repair shop. That’s very hard for all male dominated businesses to understand. After all, how can visiting a car dealer ever be compared to a root canal? Well it can and it should be. The experience women face is too often totally disrespectful, patronizing, and in worst cases dishonest. Women are ignored if a man is with them, and#40;not even a hello many timesand#41; women are teased because it is assumed they know nothing about cars, and too many women are taken advantage of with high prices and unnecessary repairs. Some macho male salesmen and repair shops take it as “sport” to give women customers a hard time.At least with a root canal, women know upfront it’s going to be painful. They know they will be given Novocaine to minimize the pain. They know that the dentist really cares about them and will do e [Read More]published June 25, 2010 at 6:19pm CDT
CHIC QANDA;: A CHICK’S GUIDE TO YELLOW
With the LA Lakers on all our minds after the epic seven-game battle last week where they reigned victorious, that yellow hued jersey is seen around just about every corner. But yellow has been making a come back before the NBA Finals obvious contribution. From fingernails and makeup to purses and wedges, this sunshine hued color is the perfect outline to the laid-back, playful trends this season has brought us. But taking the leap to highlighter yellow eye shadow can be a bit challenging, especially when you’re not looking for something absurdly dramatic. Similarly, sunshine gold purses can go from classy to tacky in seconds. But with the right balance between Sunkist glow and simplicity, mixing it into your ensembles and beauty regimen will be easier than styling around riding boots. This week, Chic QandA with Cady will show you what all the benefits of wearing yellows can bring: I like all the bright eyeshadow combinations in ads and on TV, and I’m going to my cousin’s w [Read More]published June 22, 2010 at 5:12pm CDT
BE BRONZED, BE BEAUTIFUL: AND SAVE $10, TOO!
Calling all chicks! Tired of constantly making those weekly trips to take care of your waxing, tanning and hair removal needs? Now is the perfect time for you to be as bronzed and bare as possible as summer starts to heat up and ChickSpeak has the perfect gift for you. Up until September 1, ChickSpeak has partnered up with one of Manhattan’s most prominent spas, Completely Bare to give you a special deal. If you make an appointment at Completely Bare and mention “ChickSpeak” you will receive $10 off any treatment you schedule. Completely Bare provides you with a very relaxing environment that will make you feel like you are at a luxurious spa. It’s the perfect solution to help you relax after you get out of work or a class. The staff of Completely Bare is very warm and welcoming and will help all of our chicks de-stress. ChickSpeak’s Editor-at-Large, Lindsay Tigar received the sculptured tan treatment and loved the treatment- later this week, she and the lead GuySpeak wri [Read More]published June 19, 2010 at 8:20pm CDT
HAPPY TO INTRODUCE: SMART JUMPER CABLES!
Today's cars are very complex. If the battery of your car dies - you want to be very careful that you do the right thing! Here are four different ways you can charge the battery to get your car rolling down the road again. 1. Slowly charge the battery by using a battery charger.2. Use a booster pack to jump the battery.3. Call an expert mobile service to jump the battery.4. If you must use jumper cables then I highly suggest you invest in MICHELIN'S Smart Jumper Cablesand#40;TMand#41;. If you hook up ordinary jumper cables incorrectly it can result in sparking or shorting which could seriously hurt you. This could also produce a power surge that would kill your car's expensive electrical system. I like to call modern cars "Computers on Wheels." And we all know that computers hate power surges. This is why I recommend MICHELIN'S new Smart Jumper Cables and#40;TMand#41;. These idiot-proof jumper cables eliminate the guesswork of how to hook them up the right wa [Read More]published May 24, 2010 at 2:10pm CDT
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR HOME OR APARTMENT FOR SPRING
Warm weather and bright sunshine is around the corner, which means it’s time to get rid of the wintry tones and brighten up your home for spring. With flowers blooming and plants coloring the outdoors green, the new season calls for redone spaces, bright lighting, gardens, and fresh paint. Whether you are looking to completely rearrange your rooms or simply enliven up your home, here are a few tips to usher in the spring season: Color and Light One of the best ways to give your home a fresh tone is to change up the paint color of your rooms. According to Pantone the top five spring paint colors include Fuchsia Red, Salmon Rose, Palace Blue, Lucite Green, and Super Lemon. To paint a room, gather all your supplies, move or cover any furniture, remove any protrusions in the walls such as nails, and apply masking tape to any edges you won’t be painting, prime the walls, and then begin painting. When opening the paint, shake the primer or paint vigorously and apply using a ro [Read More]published March 27, 2010 at 3:55pm CDT