I’m a huge fan of Bonnie Hunt and her new show. Bonnie and her mom, Alice come up with some of the greatest things to say. Often, it hits a nerve with me (in a good way). This morning she was talking about divorces and breakups and Bonnie said, “If someone misuses you, don’t take it personally, just know that it says a lot more about them, than it does about you.” I think this is important, for lots of reasons. [Read more] [Read more]

Just a quick note, I’ve created a really great holiday gift shopping guide here on Dating Dames, and would love for you to head over and check it out. I call it Lara’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Dating Dames! I do believe Michelle will be putting one up as well, so be sure to check out the “Pages” section on the sidebar for all the new stuff we’re adding to the site! Happy Thanksgiving in advance if you’re in the USA!!! [Read more]

Image via WikipediaOkay, so I’m sure you’re all aware of the Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz and Rupert Everett flick My Best Friend’s Wedding, right? Well, I’m living it… sort of. I’m the Julia Roberts character, of course. The neurotic, crazed, pact-making female friend, who spent years pining for a guy who is about to marry another woman. Yes, he’s also totally as hot as Dermot Mulroney is, even though I’m no Julia. [Read more] [Read more]

I decided to create a page where you can track all the posts to the Being Fabulous series. Take these and do what you will with them in terms of picking and choosing what works for you, but the goal here is to eventually be able to cross off all the tasks from your list. Yep, all of them. I’ve got the tasks lined up in the order which they were posted, but there are other posts on the topic as well, so those are listed below the task list. Check ‘em all out, and don’t forget to leave feedback! (All links open in a new window so you won’t lose your place on this page.) Here’s the intro post to the project: New Direction, New Focus, New Project: Being Fabulous Being Fabulous Tasks Reset Your Style Buy Yourself Diamonds... [Read more]

Image via WikipediaThere’s something about getting a new hairstyle, trying out a new nail color, or grabbing that amazing red dress off the clearance rack… something that makes you just feel “new” and special. I know what you’re thinking. “But Loreal Excellence 5G has been my perfect color! I don’t know if I could change.” “But navy blue is my signature color. People I know would look at me like I was crazy if I bought something red.” “But I love my long hair, and men seem to like it. If I went shorter it would make me less attractive.” To those statements I have one thing to say… Wait for it… Are you ready? SO WHAT!? You are in the process of creating a fabulous... [Read more]