Purge, Then Splurge: 10 Ways to Treat Yourself With Your Tax Refund


Updated 04/13/12 10:38 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

How to Spend Your Tax Refund

Hopefully by now you've filed your yearly tax return and your bountiful refund is well on its way, so what are you going to do with it? It's important to pay off some bills, add to your 401k, and sock some of your refund away in savings — but that doesn't mean you can't treat yourself too. While we don't recommend going overboard, you may find yourself in the position to indulge in a new bag, Read more

Fit to a Tee: 15 T-Shirts to Fall in Love With This Spring


Updated 03/25/12 3:11 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Best T-Shirts For Spring 2012

The importance of a good t-shirt is pretty much a no-brainer, but we still happen to find ourselves getting flustered with the prospect of finding a new one — we all have that ratty logo tee that we refuse to get rid of because of how perfectly it fits (regardless of the fact that it's discolored and riddled with holes, and the company doesn't even make it anymore). Face it: coming across the Read more

Why You Shouldn't Eat at Chain Restaurants


Updated 03/19/12 10:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Are Chain Restaurants Worth My Money?

Think twice about eating at that chain restaurant. Our pal Wise Bread gives reasons why you shouldn't eat there. I’ll reveal my bias upfront — I can’t stand chain restaurants. From their oversized, cheese-topped portions to the excessive use of adjectives in their menus, grabbing a bite at a big-box just doesn’t hit the spot for me. According to the US Department of Agriculture, the Read more

Light as a Feather: 3 Must-Have Spring Fitness Jackets


Updated 03/07/12 2:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Light Spring Workout Jackets

The ever-changing Spring weather can make it difficult to dress appropriately — at the beginning of your outdoor workout, it might be chilly and wet, yet in an instant the clouds could part to reveal a sunny, hot, and sticky day. It's important to be prepared for whatever climate you are exposed to during your training session, that way you aren't tempted to turn around and head inside before Read more

Pregnant Sienna Miller Wraps Up NYFW With Tom Sturridge, Matt Damon, and JT


Updated 02/17/12 6:54 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Pregnant Sienna Miller Partying With Tom Sturridge Pictures

The Hiro Ballroom was the place to be in NYC last night! DeLeon Tequila played host to Guns N' Roses, who put on a show for a star-studded crowd. Pregnant Sienna Miller holed up at a banquette with her fiancé Tom Sturridge, while nearby, Matt and Luciana Damon hung out with their pals designer Naeem Khan and Padma Lakshmi. Matt even said a quick hello to Justin Timberlake. New couple Olivia Read more

How to Fight Your Financial Demons


Updated 01/18/12 4:53 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Solve Financial Problems

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! We all have our demons. Some just lurk under the bed, but others bare their teeth as we go about our day — say, every time we pull out our wallet. Financial demons are particularly vicious because their effects aren’t confined to the pages of our journal or emails to our best friend. Our finances permeate just about every Read more

6 Ways to Be Alone During the Holidays


Updated 12/22/11 9:40 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

How to Find Alone Time During the Holidays

Spending time with family can be the best — and worst — part of the holidays. Cramped quarters, conflicting personalities, and childhood baggage mean tensions can run high, especially when you don't have any time to yourself. But with a little creativity, you can find ways to squeeze in alone time, and avoid a yuletide meltdown. Here are a few: Offer to be the errand-runner: If you're Read more

Geoffrey Zakarian on Winning The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs


Updated 12/20/11 7:27 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Interview With Next Iron Chef's Geoffrey Zakarian

Those of you who've tuned into the Food Network at all in recent days might have heard that the last season of The Next Iron Chef: Super Chefs has just wrapped, and a new champion has emerged victorious out of the star-studded (and highly competitive) lineup. That would be Geoffrey Zakarian, guest judge of Food Network's Chopped and chef and owner of The National and The Lambs Club in New York Read more

Buzz Blabber: Rory Deserves the Glee Spotlight


Updated 11/06/11 12:22 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Glee Introduces New Character Rory Played by Damian McGinty

This week's TV and movie trailers gave you guys plenty to talk about. On Glee, the introduction of a new face made you happy, while two trailers had you talking about whether they made you laugh or not. Check out the comments on these buzzworthy topics below! Glee's new character Rory is a charmer "I really like the new character Rory. I think he brings something fresh to the show seeing as Read more

Splurge vs. Save: Kate Spade Glasses Necklace


Updated 10/24/11 6:09 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Kate Spade Glasses Necklace

Kate Spade may be an unlikely place to find gadget accessories (hello, adorable Kate Spade iPhone and laptop cases!), but there's one thing you can count on — the goods are always fashionable. Take for example this geek chic Hang in There Glasses Pendant (left), which is on sale for $88 right now. It's a must have for girls who wear glasses, but let's face it — the price is still kind of Read more