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Tinder Party: Your Official Valentine's Day Plans

I know many of you planned on spending your VDAY alone with a box of self-bought chocolate, basking in your single misery, but I have other plans for you. We're having a party at The Point. The theme? Bring a date you met on Tinder. Name a better theme, you can't. When: Saturday February 14, 2015 Where: The Point, 147 Hanover Street Boston MA 02108 Time: 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM Log your ass into Tinder, because this shit isn't…

10 Sips Left of Coffee

With less than 100 days before graduation, the struggle is realer than ever. I have yet to attend my Monday night class due to the snow storm madness, and realized today that I am actually behind in the class (which has yet to meet.) I've been off my ADHD medication for almost two months now, my attention span is shorter than ever. My to-do list is never ending, as is this snowfall. I have no idea what is expected of…

Give New Balance a Chance, Trust us.

When you think of New Balance, you probably think of this... ...or something along those lines. What you don't (or might) know, is that their products are 100% made in the USA. We always complain about overseas sweatshops and say we want to shop locally, but rarely do we do that. New Balance sneakers are not overpriced, despite being produced domestically. In fact, they are a lot less expensive than competetors such as Nike and Under Armour. Who should you be…

Erika's Grammy Look Roundup

It was the best of dressed it was the worst of dressed... As most of us know, the Grammy's premiered Sunday on CBS. For pop culture and fashion fanatics like myself, we mostly care about who was wearing what, and who looked like what, rather than what award was won (not sorry.) Let's start at the top... (literally) Madonna was one of the first celebrities to arrive. Madonna knows that as much as we want to hate her outfit, she'll…

Treat Your BFF on Valentines Day.

I love Valentines Day. I love it whether I have a boyfriend or if I'm completely and utterly single. Freshman year of college, I started buying my roommate Valentines gifts because it was her first year single. Since then she's 4 years strong, and I like to think my presence has been enough love for her. Anyways-- make your friend feel special this VDAY with these (last min) gift ideas <3 1.) Buy her flowers- Chances are her favorite flowers aren't…

Bruce Jenner and the Limitations of Tolerance.

My New Years Resolution was to stop keeping up with the Kardashians. It hasn't been easy; those fucking people are everywhere. Despite unfollowing all Jenner/Kardashians on social media, I cannot buy toothpaste at CVS without viewing a recap of their lives via magazine stands. I don't care about Kylie's lips, Kim's "Selfish" book, Kris's younger boyfriend, Kourtney's pregnancy, Rob/Khloe's weight, Kendall's modeling career, and Scott's narcissism. I'm also unamused by Bruce Jenner's decision to transform into a woman. Still, despite how…

Old is the New Black.

Living in Boston is a blessing, except of course in the winter. Last night was a "so cold I can't feel my toes" kind of evening. Fortunately my ambitious friend Tori made the treck from North End to Back Bay in order to hangout, eat ridiculously amazing burgers from Boston Burger Company (go, go right now) and watch documentaries with me. Bless her. Turn down for what, you ask? 0 degree weather. [caption id="attachment_5075" align="aligncenter" width="382"] Is this me from…

Write For Sparkles + Secrets.

For almost four years, I've been the sole writer for Sparkles + Secrets. What started out as a passion project, has since turned into a widely read blog. In 2014, I reached over one million views; up from a hundred thousand in 2013. Numerical achievements are nothing compared to the unbelievable feedback I have received over the years. I'm looking for people whose expertise suit my readers. I know very little about cooking, fitness, and beauty products. I'm aware of…

Meet Your Hangover Helpers

Rumor has it the older we get the harder it is to recover from our binge-drinking ways. I wouldn't know because at 25 I'm still young and perfect... Just kidding. Word to the wise, the rumors are true and the pain is very real. With each passing year and each passing after-party, I can assure you the morning after gets scarier. With Sunday-day being the new Saturday-night, we all try very hard to look like we aren't trying at all. If you've ever…

What She REALLY Wants For Valentines Day.

Valentines Day is coming up, but before you fellas head over to Kay Jewelers (remember, every breakup begins with "k.") I suggest you read this post first. Disclaimer: Your girlfriend doesn't want another diamond heart necklace. Now that we've discussed that minor detail, lets talk about what she does want. If you're ballin on a budget, you can't go wrong with a piece of jewelry from House of Harlow, or Kate Spade. These heart earrings cost less than your average bouquet…