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Cody’s Family Thanksgiving 2010 Live-Blog

by CodyNovember 25, 2010 Editorial

11:30 PM: You know it’s a great Thanksgiving when everyone’s heavy-lidded, there’s still some Champagne left over for morning mimosas, and the dishes are (mostly) clean. This has been one long Thanksgiving day, but with relatively little drama, so much [...]

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We’re Making Some Changes

by CodyNovember 5, 2010 Editorial

We have exciting news! We’re shaking things up at OMFGstyle.com: Coming this January, we’ll be releasing the first issue of OMFGstlye Magazine.
In the meantime, we will be slowing down publication in order to produce the best first issue we could [...]

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Print-Your-Own Halloween Mask: Costumes Made Easy

by CodyOctober 26, 2010 Activities

You might not have the time, desire, or budget to go all out on a costume, but if you’re in the mood for dressing up for Halloween without a lot of effort, or if you’re just coming across this on October 30th, [...]

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The New Cat Shopping List: What You Need To Buy Before Bringing Home Kitty

by CodyOctober 21, 2010 Living

Yay! You’re adopting a cat! Your new feline friend will no doubt bring you much joy and laughter, benefit your health, and may even keep our feet warm on cold nights. But what do you need to give her to [...]

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Make It Over With Spray Paint

by CodyOctober 20, 2010 Activities

For under $10, the cost of a can of spray paint, you can make an otherwise boring tray (or most anything, really) look more expensive and/or fit with your décor.

If the tray has a finish on it, sand it down lightly.
Clean [...]

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Game On! Favorite And Classic Games For Every Game Closet

by CodyOctober 18, 2010 Activities

Game night might not be a regular occurrence in your household, but every once in a while, when you have some friends over, wouldn’t it be nice to play some good old fashioned board or card games? Start stocking up [...]

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Learn Something. Teach Something. Skillshare.

by CodyOctober 7, 2010 Editorial

The Brooklyn Skillshare is this weekend and The Beau and I are super-psyched to attend for a second year in a row. It will be held at the BKLYN Community Arts & Media HS (Francis Scott Key MS (old sign)), 300 [...]

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Coasters: Protect Your Tables And Add To Your Decor

by CodyOctober 5, 2010 Etiquette

Just like a pair of earrings can solidify your look, small home accessories can act as further (and affordable) hints of the interior design look you’re going for. If they serve a purpose other than decoration, all the better! Coasters [...]

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Rethink And Reorganize Your Storage Solutions

by CodyOctober 4, 2010 Home and Interiors

My apartment is palatial by New York City standards, so when The Beau suggested getting a storage space for some items we couldn’t figure out what to do with, I put my foot down. No way should two adults with [...]

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ShopStyle, My Latest Thrifty, Designer-Obsessed Obsession

by CodySeptember 30, 2010 Leisure

You know how I’m all about GiltGroupe and checking things out in the store and then finding them online for a lot less? Well, I’ve discovered a new way to comparison shop that has me very excited: ShopStyle.
So say for instance [...]

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The Vegan Foodie: New York City Restaurants, Vol. 1

by CodySeptember 28, 2010 Food and Booze

Vol. 1 of the Vegan Foodie’s New York City Restaurant Guide is here to tackle the all-important special-occasion-meal.
Whether it’s your birthday, anniversary, graduation, or the celebration of another important milestone, you know you’ll want good ambiance and service, somewhere you [...]

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InStyle.com Hollywood Hair Makeover Starring… Me!

by CodySeptember 23, 2010 Hair

Oh my god—I had way too much fun with this: InStyle Magazine has a “Hollywood Makeover” feature that allows you to try on all sorts of hairstyles of the stars… And I couldn’t help myself and tried on just about [...]

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Bang! It’s All On The Fringe.

by CodySeptember 21, 2010 Hair

Bangs are an inconvenience in the summer—they stick you your forehead, flip up on the sides, and when you want them off your face, it often requires a complex system of bobby-pins and barrettes. Now that the hottest heat of the [...]

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How To Make Your Summer Wardrobe Work For Fall

by CodySeptember 15, 2010 Fashion

The temperatures are starting to drop and apples and maple syrup are beginning to fill up the stands at the farmers market. Many folks are thrilled at the chance to bust out their favorite knee-high boots and fall jackets, but [...]

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Souvenir Spoils: What I Bought On Vacation

by CodySeptember 13, 2010 Leisure

The beau and I returned last week from a long-delayed honeymoon of sorts with much heavier bags than we’d left with three weeks earlier. Among our stops in Spain, France, and Italy, we picked up fantastic items that made the [...]

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Orchids In Home Decor: Flowers That Don’t Die (Right Away)

by CodySeptember 1, 2010 Home and Interiors

Plants don’t live long in our household (well, except this one). We either water them too much or too little or the cats get to them. It’s unfortunate, because I like having flowers in the house, but refuse to buy [...]

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Find A Great Pair Of Jeans? Buy More!

by CodyAugust 31, 2010 Fashion

“Buy multiples” is one of the best pieces of style advice I can share. And as we wrap up a fantastic month of Personal Style posts, it’s fitting that we reflect on personal style, what it means to each one of us, [...]

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Confessions Of A Bottle Blonde

by CodyAugust 23, 2010 Hair

A couple of months ago, I had to renew my passport. On the form they ask for hair color. Without hesitation, I checked the box for blonde.
When I was 15 or 16, my mother, a hair stylist, had some extra [...]

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Amazing Fashion Moments In Music Videos

by CodyAugust 18, 2010 Art, Media, and Entertainment

And now, for a fun break, enjoy some kick ass looks, set to good music:

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TOM’S Shoes: My Newest Obsession

by CodyAugust 16, 2010 Fashion

It’s difficult to talk about personal style without mentioning the C word: Comfort. Unfortunately, for many comfortable clothing brings to mind sweatpants and gym shoes, but many of us savvy comfortable-style seekers have a few secrets to staying comfy without sacrificing style. My latest [...]

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