Topic: alcohol

Party Favors: Increased Quality Of Travel

Party Favors: Increased Quality Of Travel

Traveling sucks. Do shots. -The Hairpin

Using other peoples’ stories to tell your own is always kind of risky. -DoubleX

Make the most of wasted space. -ShelterPop

“How I got a stripper’s number.” -College Candy

Heidi Fleiss keeps parrots?! -The Frisky

Arguing is bad. Stop it. -YourTango

In the 1940′s being a lesbian was profitable for men. – Collectors Weekly

Ingenious idea: layering liner to create a striking, color-saturated eye. -Refinery29

Important PSA: the right and wrong way to do visible bra-straps. -The High Low

Terry Richardson‘s upcoming plans for Lady Gaga. -Styleite

11 of the crazier getups at Comic-Con. -Betty Confidential

A handy guide to better beauty detoxing. -Birchbox

A fresh way to wear a denim jacket. -The Budget Babe

Truth: beauty starts with healthy skin. -YouBeauty

Say Yes To The Mess: Is It Ever A Nice Day For A Dry Wedding?

Say Yes To The Mess: Is It Ever A Nice Day For A Dry Wedding?

The more I’ve been planning this wedding of mine, the more I’ve noticed that people have very ingrained biases about traditions, customs and local habits. And while some are universally acknowledged (ie: don’t inform guests that gifts are mandatory for entrance) some are simply personal preference. And held all the more forcefully.

Where I grew up, weddings are open bar. I’ve never been to a wedding where there was a limit on the number of drinks guests could imbibe. Once, I was invited to a dry wedding. I did not attend. Granted, I was invited solo and I only knew the bride. But still! How would I have made new friends? (Dear everyone in AA: please stop reading now.) More »

Hunger Games: I Drank So I Wouldn’t Eat

 Hunger Games:  I Drank So I Wouldn't Eat

I think, if I really was honest with myself, I started seriously drinking to stop myself from eating.

There’s the bottom line, embarrassing truth that I can’t bring myself to share at the countless AA meetings I’ve attended for the past few months, ever since my therapist told me she’d refuse to see me unless I got sober.

Hi, my name is Annabelle and I’m an alcoholic … and now that I’m no longer drinking, my activities include baking batches of chocolate chip cookies, only to eat every single one of them as soon as they come out of the oven. More »

You Need A Drink: Of Devil’s Food Flavored Vodka

You Need A Drink: Of Devil's Food Flavored Vodka

It is amazing that no one thought of this sooner. Other flavors include cupcake, lemon chiffon and frosting, but really, I’m pretty sure Devil’s Food is going to be the best. According to Cupcake Vodka spirits expert Doug Frost: “If you have ever worked with chocolate you know how many options there are to choose from and how complex the flavor can be. We went for Devil’s Food with the dark, rich, bittersweet flavor. That was really fun because there are a million things on your palate to work with.”

I have no idea what that means in terms of taste, but I’m really excited to find out! - Cupcake Vodka

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