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Welcome our guest author Deb with her wonderful lip enhancer review! Because we all want bigger lips, no? Or at least better lip gloss? Read on! Product: Secret to Beautiful Lips: Lip Enhancer Rating: Let’s just be friends As a young woman with naturally thin lips, I always lust after luscious lips à la Angelina Jolie, so when [...] > read more

Couch of Christie AND Jess: Boys Suck (and are Awesome)

Published on 2012-05-17 07:00:59

Sometimes Jess and I are on twitterverse. And sometimes, just on email. And on those forms of crazy virtual communication, many comments, critiques, and judgments pass our way about boys. Men. Dudes. “Those guys” and “That tall drink of water over there, no, your other left. DON’T TURN AROUND!” It’s true, even now we are like [...] > read more

Couch of Christie: The Breakup Coordinator

Published on 2012-04-15 20:43:10

Wherein Christie creates a new job to help beat the recession: The Breakup Coordinator. > read more

Things We Love: Lululemon Ride On Collection (Blazer, Short, Pant, Henley, Crop)

Published on 2012-04-12 13:27:33

If you’re a Lululemon fan, you know about the company’s brilliance when it comes to functional, flattering, high quality workout wear. While their focus is in yoga and running wear, I wear many of their clothes on my bike commute. So you can imagine my excitement to learn they were coming out with a limited release [...] > read more

Date Idea: Hot Cheese. Hot Man.

Published on 2012-03-23 07:00:10

Ok, so we have been very VERY remiss in our postings of date ideas. Very. Terribly. Almost embarrassingly so. Have we not been going on dates? We have. It is true. In fact, so many dates we have forgotten to make time to write about them. BUT – that is neither here nor there (well, except it is [...] > read more

DC Career Expo for WOMEN! Find Your Next Dream Job!!

Published on 2012-03-19 19:12:15

Ok ladies. We have heard about this “recession” and these hard times. They are no fun. In fact, getting laid off and job hunting SUCKS. Let it be said with authority. It SUCKS! So, to that end we want to stop the madness, and invite anyone in need of a job or help to the DC Career Expo [...] > read more

There’s No Such Thing as a Stupid Question – Wanna Bet? Ask a Single Girl

Published on 2012-02-24 08:30:33

Guest author and former single gal, Lindsley joins us today for a look at the bizarre social ritual of questioning single women about their dating lives. It is our natural state as humans to be inquisitive. Knowledge is power and by asking questions, we aim to find information that will take us to our goal [...] > read more

TrendSpotting: Hi-Lo Hems

Published on 2012-02-13 09:27:51

Recently, while browsing for maxi dresses for an upcoming trip to Miami, it came to my attention that the hottest new hemline is the hi-lo hem. Confused at first, I think I am now starting to love this look. Anybody else? However, there are questions that need answers: 1. Can we all safely agree that a hi-lo [...] > read more

Married Girl: The Bold Truth About Marriage After Baby

Published on 2012-02-10 07:30:03

We are incredibly lucky to have Monica Farren writing for us again and she has brought us another touching and heartfelt article that I know will resonate with all of you –with and without children. For this piece, we asked Monica how having a baby really and truly affects a marriage and we asked for [...] > read more

SingleGirl4: Going the (Long) Distance.

Published on 2012-02-01 07:21:31

Over the holidays, I experienced a true Christmas miracle. No, it did not come in the form of a fat man in a red suit, nor did it have anything to do with the fact that I made it through an entire Christmas dinner without getting the third degree on why at 27, I was [...] > read more

Who Should Say I Love You First?

Published on 2012-01-27 07:25:51

A debate has been raging here at CG Central — a debate of epic proportions (at least TWO dinner parties and one long string of emails). It centers around the age old question that has taunted philosophers, monarchs, and small children alike: Who should say “I love you” first? Yes. YES. We know you understand. See, [...] > read more

Jess on Tap: Tick, Tick, Tick. Snoozing Your Biological Clock.

Published on 2012-01-19 12:21:19

Hey everyone, it’s a new year. Did you notice? Maybe you are one of those sprightly, chirpy folks who I read about on my Facebook feed as I lay in bed, squinting at my phone, willing myself to get out of bed. You know, the ones that are doing 5 mile runs at 5 am, running [...] > read more

Set the Dark on Fire

Published on 2012-01-10 07:20:46

Set the Dark on Fire: To light up the night. To let go. To erase the past. To turn the darkness in your life into light. What is it? A party during the darkest time of year. When the holidays are over, the new year’s resolutions have already been forgotten, and it seems like spring [...] > read more

The Secrets to Keeping Romance Alive After the Ring

Published on 2012-01-09 07:48:13

Ok, so full disclosure: Neither Jess nor myself are married. However…we do have over 20+ years of combined serious relationship experience (yes, we are serial monogamists), so when we got asked to write about romance for those in a relationship after our seduction article got people talking, we said “hell yeah!” and here we are [...] > read more

Jess on Tap: Is Your Relationship Battle-Tested?

Published on 2012-01-06 07:14:23

Recently, guest author Danae Matthews wrote an article for us about the need, in dating, to slow the hell down. That seemed to resonate with many of you. A few of you pointed out that it takes time to get below the surface of that hormone-induced crush to see who the person really is, what [...] > read more

Year in Review: 2011 CityGirls Style

Published on 2011-12-29 08:00:17

So we’ve been bitching about 2011 for the last few weeks — have you enjoyed it? I know, us too!! Anyhoo, this year featured crazy weddings (K and K, K and Wills), The loss of the great Elizabeth Taylor (ahhh, her jewels. Her JEWELS), and some other random stuff like the economy and what appeared [...] > read more

SingleGirl: It’s a Break, Not a Break-Up

Published on 2011-12-27 05:30:03

Our SingleGirl B is chiming in on our whole break up series. Yes, as we march on to 2012, we have a few more things to say about breaking up with 2011… Since the beginning of relationships the term “break-up” has always had a negative connotation attached to it. We’ve all been there. We’ve all heard [...] > read more

Jess on Tap: For the Love of Beer

Published on 2011-06-29 14:21:13

You know, when I came up with the name of this column, Christie and I joked about the irony of being “on tap” despite the fact that I didn’t drink beer. Until recently, I had (almost) no relationship with beer. In the beginning (aka > read more

Our 6 Best Wedding Posts Revealed!

Published on 2011-06-22 07:30:50

Over the last few years Jess and I have thrown our hats into the ring multiple times as we weigh in on the bridal industry. Not, mind you, as brides. But more as perma-bridesmaids, wedding guests, and supportive friends who are terrified of the bil > read more

3 Best Hairstyles for Blistering Hot Days

Published on 2011-06-21 08:00:21

Summer is here and you won’t find us complaining about it. In fact, its more likely that you’ll find Christie pool-side and Jess out on the boat. Yet we all know that long hair can be a burden when the sun is so hot that your delicate ten > read more

Trendspotting: Fashion on a Bike

Published on 2011-06-17 13:05:30

With every new activity or sport that I undertake (let’s face it, there aren’t many), I always get a thrill of excitement when I uncover the new fashion possibilities in the associated athletic apparel and accessories. In about 3-4 more b > read more

Fashion Show Must: Beautiful Disaster

Published on 2011-06-13 08:00:34

Ladies- We here at CG Central are huge fans of supporting the local community. So, when we discovered Project I.N.V.O.G.U.E we were all aflutter! “This is awesome!” we said to ourselves as we stretched out on our couch. “How c > read more

Prayer to the Bridal Gods: 6 New Trends We Want to See in Weddings!

Published on 2011-06-08 08:00:20

It’s wedding season, and we as perma-bridesmaids have some thoughts we would like to share. O’ hellacious yet forgiving bridal gods, please please please hear our humble prayers… Trend 1: Matchy-matchy overly expensive dresses tha > read more

Bridesmaid Dresses: An Economics Lesson

Published on 2011-06-06 12:20:20

Wedding season is fully upon us, and it seems we are not the only unmarried gals called to the honorable duty of Bridesmaid! While we had a pretty smooth and upbeat wedding season, we did get a chuckle when guest writer Katie H. sent us this funny pi > read more

Date Idea: SAX DC

Published on 2011-05-27 08:00:41

Ok. Oohhhhhkayyyyyyyy. Girl walks up to door. Door opens. Girl’s mouth drops open. What IS this magical place??? How are we now in a cross between a medieval catholic church and Mariah Cary’s bedroom? Is this what the pope’s brothel > read more

Couch of Christie: Anxiety and the Real Housewives

Published on 2011-05-25 08:00:27

Wherein Christie watches too much Real Housewives and develops anxiety. Thanks Bravo! > read more

Beauty Review: Chanel…Oh Chanel…

Published on 2011-05-24 07:30:33

Our beauty girl is back with a new review on Chanel. Granted, this is not a normal review–this is a life statement. This is the day when makeup makes you feel better, when you pick yourself up after life slaps you down and you say: “Yes > read more

MarriedGirl: The Sudden Shift of Motherhood

Published on 2011-05-17 08:00:43

We here at CGW central are childless. Don’t cry. Think of allllll the shoes we get to buy to fill the emotional void! That’s right, emotional voids justify shoe purchases. Don’t argue. But anyway, we do wonder at times what it̵ > read more

SingleGirl: Can’t I Have it All?

Published on 2011-05-16 08:35:37

Today, Resident SingleGirl (aka SG3) asks us… What does it mean to “have it all”? I would say that there are as many answers to that question as there are flavors of Absolut Vodka (They keep coming up with new and amazing ones. I > read more

THE 5 Lies That Every Women Tells…

Published on 2011-05-11 07:30:22

Wherein Christie and Jess break the silence and tell the unvarnished truth. Yup, women tell lies. > read more

MarriedGirl: The 30 minutes That Could Save Your Relationship!

Published on 2011-05-10 07:38:42

Our MarriedGirl Tiff is back, and she is, as usual, very wise. And even more awesome? She is a PUBLISHED author!! If you are interested in her book (blatant PR push now) here is the link on Amazon. She is FABULOUS! My husband and I have difficulty > read more

Wonder Woman for President: A Girl’s Guide to Getting What You Want

Published on 2011-05-05 08:36:56

Ever wonder how those women do it? The ones that seem to effortlessly master their own entrepreneurial ventures while managing a boyfriend, a social life, a mortgage payment, home-grown garden, and a set of perfectly groomed dogs? All in a pair of to > read more

Jess on Tap: Is Your Relationship Fixable?

Published on 2011-05-03 09:30:18

Nothing upsets me more than hearing about a break-up, well except maybe when it’s my own. That may seem obvious but its more than just a feeling of sympathy for people in pain. It’s the contagious sense of uncertainty and instability a break-up c > read more

Couch of Christie: Most Important Piece of the Royal Wedding

Published on 2011-04-27 07:42:29

Wherein Christie's couch makes a monumental decision...about the ottoman. Also, royals get married? Or something. > read more

SingleGirl: Is Timing Really an Issue in Dating?

Published on 2011-04-25 07:55:32

After a well-deserved hiatus, our SingleGirl (version 3.0) is back and ready to share more tales from the battlefield that we call dating… Hey friends..I’ve missed our meetings. Don’t know about all of you, but I’ve got a bi > read more

Date Idea (Philly): Cheap Date at Pod for Sushi and Martinis

Published on 2011-04-22 12:57:08

Ever thought of dating a blogger? Well WE just tried it. Recently, our friend over at Cheap Date Philadelphia was kind enough to invite us out on a date. Flattered, naturally. The thing was, we were presented with a dating challenge: to keep the pric > read more

WorkingGirl: A Bowl of Cherries…

Published on 2011-04-19 08:00:19

… That’s life! I should apologize- I have been less than focused on writing for the past few weeks. I have been very busy, which might be an understatement. Although, I can’t complain because it has all been very enjoyable…. Well, mos > read more

Trendspotting: Nautical Spring

Published on 2011-04-15 10:38:26

On these pleasant sunny Spring days, we have dreams of sailboats, wooden docks, mojitos, and a handsome tan man wielding a picnic basket. Anyone else? And as with any great vision, it begins with….. the right outfit. Nautical Spring 2011 by C > read more

Could You Handle Life as a Sports Wife?

Published on 2011-04-14 10:37:53

That’s the question I answered today over at the sports blog PHLSportsFan. I’m a bit tired of hearing about how great these women have it –their luxury homes, their spending habits, their life of leisure. And then when one of them d > read more

The Ten Big Marriage Lies

Published on 2011-04-12 08:00:42

Jess and Christie BOTH weigh in on some of the myths that have been propagated about marriage. BAD Disney! > read more

Things We LOVE/Date Idea – Put Your Hands Together!

Published on 2011-04-08 08:00:01

So, while in New Orleans recently for the sitting around, the chess, and the chandelier shopping (you know, best done after a large hand grenade at 2 pm), I bought a little purse table holder thing. You know the things that you hang on a table, and > read more

Simple Beauty Secrets I Wish I Knew at Age 20

Published on 2011-04-07 09:00:58

Looking back on my college years, I have to shake my head at my 20 year old self. That pixie cut? Oh dear. The scratch and sniff nail polish? What was I thinking? Mostly though, I spent a lot of money on unnecessary things while I neglected a lot of > read more

Couch of Jess: How My Life Resembles the Jersey Shore

Published on 2011-04-01 09:00:47

So this week, we’re playing “opposite sketches” (for the young folks, here is the reference) and Christie and I decided to switch spots so that she writes (as me) on dating/relationship/life musings and I write as her ….from m > read more

Christie on Tap: Best Dating Advice in History

Published on 2011-03-31 08:00:15

This week, dear readers, Christie throws back a glass of wine and pretends to be Jess. Jess figured: “How wrong can it go?” while Christie delightedly rubbed her hands with glee and made a mental note to get an extra special box of wine > read more

He Says/She Says Part 3: Can She Make the First Move?

Published on 2011-03-24 09:00:51

Part 3 of our he says/she says series with SmooveSalsero! Is it ever awesome for a girl to make the first move? If so, how should she do it? He Says: This may seem slightly contrary to my answer in the previous article on who should “I love y > read more

SingleGirl3: Wow, You’re Smart.

Published on 2011-03-21 09:24:48

You know it’s going to be an interesting evening when your prospective date refers to himself in the third person during a phone call to invite you out, followed by “Are you sure you’re ready for this?” Ummm, what am I si > read more

MarriedGirl: The Cooking Conundrum

Published on 2011-03-17 07:30:44

MarriedGirl Maddy is BACK! Follow her through newlywed-dom, and find her very first article here. When Mr. Tomato and I first started dating, we had a lovely month and a half or so of exploring New York City’s culinary offerings and although it > read more

CityFiles: Lean On Me

Published on 2011-03-14 07:00:13

Ooooh! Eversave is running a save today on our favorite personal trainer–Serena!! We LOVE her. Click here for the fabulous save and read our review below! Ok, let’s get real. Bikini season is just around the corner and well…it&# > read more

Christie and Jess’s Housework Tips

Published on 2011-03-10 08:00:27

Jess and I are not universally known for our Martha Stewart-style housekeeping tips. Or, well…any housekeeping tips. But, while hanging out together one day and discussing the dinner menu/grocery list (me: “What do you mean there IS NO > read more

WorkingGirl: Losing it

Published on 2011-03-08 07:00:13

There is a point in life where we start to pay to lose things: weight, teeth, moles… I have considered paying to have all three of these done recently: My wisdom teeth are starting to hurt- they must be removed. $$$ I took a trip to the dermato > read more

Jess on Tap: Can You See the Horses?

Published on 2011-03-03 08:00:55

When evaluating a person’s potential to be your lifemate (or even a good friend), do you ever ask yourself, “Do they see the horses?” Recently, Christie and I have forayed into some deep conversations and questions about happiness. > read more

SingleGirl 3: Date #2 with Mr. Nice Guy

Published on 2011-02-28 08:37:45

Before I fill you in my Mr. Nice Guy situation, a sincere thanks for the comments and advice y’all shared in response to my last column. Life is hectic and I appreciate you taking a pause to reach out and support. {hugs} Last time we kibb > read more

Inside Secrets of Beauty Week

Published on 2011-02-25 06:14:06

Wherein Christie gets off her couch and goes to beauty week. Is there anything better than bags of makeup? > read more

He Says/She Says Part II: Exclusivity

Published on 2011-02-24 09:00:37

The second in our three part series with SmooveSalsero! Does exclusivity need to be a conversation? (aka the “where is this going?” conversation). Remember high school when we’d just hold hands and assume we’re boyfriend and > read more

WorkingGirl: Bobbi Brown and beige

Published on 2011-02-22 06:27:50

Every morning, the alarm goes off at 6am- I argue with the alarm, given in, shower, and put on my makeup the exact same way, with the exact same brown and beige colors. BEIGE?! Beige. Beige is not fabulous. This is a new habit that I blame on waking > read more

Couch of Christie: Valentine’s Day, 4 Lessons, and Richmond.

Published on 2011-02-16 08:00:43

Wherein Christie gets off her couch, goes to Richmond, and learns some lessons about love. > read more

The Ballad of Working Girl

Published on 2011-02-15 07:13:40

During job interviews, I have often been asked about how well I work in group settings and if I could provide an example of my wonderful cooperative skills. “Sure!” I always rattle on about how I have performed in several musical productions, wit > read more

A Love Story… about my boots

Published on 2011-02-14 11:25:31

In honor of Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d bring you the delightful conclusion to my season-long journey to find the perfect pair of snow boots. You may recall from an earlier post, my list of criteria for selecting them. The boots need t > read more

Jess on Tap:You Shouldn’t Live Together (Just Yet)

Published on 2011-02-10 10:49:50

Last week, I talked about the aggravation of splitting time between your house and his. In the comments, some of you (understandably) suggested that moving in together would solve a lot of these problems. Which problems? The shuffling back and fort > read more

SingleGirl: What to do with Mr. Nice Guy?

Published on 2011-02-07 09:09:25

Mr. Nice Guy and I were introduced to one another online and I could tell that he actually read the words in my profile as opposed to just looking at my photos and giving me the thumbs up or down. I was a tiny bit suspicious because he didn’ > read more

SingleManSpotted: Brad

Published on 2011-02-04 10:00:52

Guest writer Katie B. scouted out a hottie for us in Philly. Thank you Katie! Since I moved to the East Coast, I’ve stumbled upon a good amount of single attractive men in the city and, not being single myself, I feel compelled to share them > read more

Restaurant Review: Matchbox

Published on 2011-02-04 08:00:35

This week we have a guest post by Jill, the lovely Cuisine Queen. She has made the journey to Matchbox and has much to report! Food: The food at Matchbox is absolutely delicious. There is a great balance between hearty appetizers, salads, orig > read more

Jess on Tap: Turf Wars

Published on 2011-02-03 08:00:54

His place, your place, the overnight bags, the lost boots, the mismatched grocery items. Your life is in shambles. Have you ever noticed, as you are arriving at your office in the morning, how there is always that one girl who’s lugging aroun > read more

Couch of Christie: The Annoying Secrets of Happiness

Published on 2011-02-02 08:00:59

‘A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.’ ~Herm Albright So, there was a time when I would have considered true happiness to be a comfy couch (strokes couch happily), a nic > read more

WorkingGirl: Of Math and Friends

Published on 2011-02-01 08:00:58

I will begin with a bit of a math problem/riddle. There is a girl, one bottle of wine, and a drinking partner (aka “fiancé”.) One bottle of wine has 4 glasses. The girl can consume two glasses of wine before she loses her wits and relies on sa > read more

SingleGirl: In Need of Chicken Soup (for my soul?)

Published on 2011-01-31 08:07:06

Shiver me timbers, a wintery freeze has set in ’round these parts and your Single Girl in residence has found herself with a doozy of a sinus/cold situation. I went ahead and stapled a Kleenex box to my face because it doesn’t look > read more

Trendspotting: Snowboots

Published on 2011-01-28 08:48:58

For whatever reason, snow boots (and anything that could be considered ski or chalet apparel) tickles my fancy. And despite the fact that I’ve only skiied maybe 5 times in the last several years, I own an abundance of hats, earmuffs, gloves, mi > read more

Jess on Tap: Keeping the Spark

Published on 2011-01-27 09:51:19

Recently, I came across a new psychology buzz word that really appealed to me. The term is “simmering” and its a description for the physical behavior between two lovers that is non-sexual. You might call it cuddling. The shoulder touch, > read more

MarriedGirl: Body After Pregnancy — All is NOT Lost!

Published on 2011-01-26 08:00:42

It’s Wednesday, so normally Christie would have some commentary directly from her couch. But this week she has wandered off to *gasp* work out, and so has let MarriedGirl Tiff pull up the ottoman and get comfortable. And the topic: well, so > read more

Communicating with Your Man: Help!

Published on 2011-01-25 07:37:37

WorkingGirl is off…you know, working this week, so we have a drive by guest posting by the lovely Lola today. She’s in a committed relationship, but sometimes has trouble communicating with her man. We thought the topic is relevant (r > read more

SingleGirl: Part Deux

Published on 2011-01-24 07:30:06

Have you ever been on a date, only to find out later that the other half of your date had no clue about said date? You have? Well, let’s talk because this very same thing happened to me. I found myself with a Friday nite that was wide open so I > read more

Date Idea (Any Cold City): Snow Days

Published on 2011-01-21 10:00:17

Another fun date idea from regular guest author, Katie B.! With all this snow dumping on us lately, my thoughts are occupied with travel delays, staying in bed, spending my entire paycheck on boots, coats & cashmere sweaters, AND romantic date > read more

High Tea Review: Mansion on O Street

Published on 2011-01-21 08:00:58

Well, we have heard many fun things about the Mansion on O Street over the years, and yet…so far have failed to drag our sorry selves over there. But, with the advent of Christmas, we may have gotten a free trip to tea at said Mansion (thanks M > read more

He Says/She Says with SmooveSalsero! Part 1: I Love You?

Published on 2011-01-20 07:30:00

After a feisty tweet-off about dating rules with one of our favorite readers, Myron (aka SmooveSalsero), we thought it’d be fun to pin him down about some of our favorite dating “issues” and see how our opinions compared. Are men > read more

Couch of Christie: Am I The Only One Watching Bridal Plasty?

Published on 2011-01-19 08:00:00

Wherein Christie takes on the bridal industry, on plastic bride at a time. > read more

WorkingGirl: I dreamed a dream… or two.

Published on 2011-01-18 08:00:18

Last night I had a dream about Louboutins. I also dreamt about possibly losing my job. I drove into work very confused since these two dreams do not make sense together- There is no way I could afford Louboutins if I lost my job. Obviously, this wa > read more

It’s a Holiday!

Published on 2011-01-17 11:48:48

What are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be napping? We’ll see you back tomorrow. In the meantime, you’ll find us mentally commenting on the red carpet from last night > read more

Restaurant/Bar Review (Philly): Fork and Barrel

Published on 2011-01-14 10:00:07

I strolled into the Fork and Barrel this week while out in East Falls. Strike that, there was no strolling. I shuffled over to the bar through a half foot of snow during Tuesday night’s (disappointing) storm. And I didn’t expect much beca > read more

Things We LOVE: Laura Mercier Foundation

Published on 2011-01-14 08:00:21

Normally, foundation is a Thing. We. HATE. Seriously, some of us haven’t worn foundation for eons. Jess, because she has perfect skin, me, because my skin is sooooo not perfect, and also dry. Bad combination. We have both, therefore, se > read more

Jess on Tap: True Love is Downright Terrifying

Published on 2011-01-13 07:30:29

Last week I talked about unicorns and I left the story unfinished. It’s a blog, not a book, after all! So this week, I wanted to talk about what happens when, after years of failed relationships, you do find a unicorn and the strange process > read more

Couch of Christie: Every Girl’s Dirty Little Secret

Published on 2011-01-12 07:45:19

Wherein Christie breaks code and reveals a secret that only the ladies know... > read more

Spotted: Crocodiles at the Kennedy Center

Published on 2011-01-11 07:35:50

During the holiday season I “worked” at a huge performing arts venue that is, basically, a national monument… The Kennedy Center. When you visit a national monument, you might wear good walking shoes or cute flats… But when a national mo > read more

Introducing… SingleGirl 3

Published on 2011-01-10 07:30:50

Single Girl 2 has passed the baton to me, your Single Girl 3, and I’m ready to dash off in search of L-O-V-E, or at the very least, some proof that life sometimes gives us second, third, and fifty-seven chances for finding love. I would al > read more

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