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Link Time: Ever Wondered What the Obamas Eat on Super Bowl Sunday?

Camilla Salem — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:05:52 PST

What the Obamas ate on Super Bowl Sunday - Food Republic
West Coast vs. East Coast brand names - HuffPost Kitchen Daily
The real deal with boxed wines - The Daily Meal
How McDonald's Chicken McBites pissed off pit bull owners - Grub Street Boston
The United States of Chocolate is a place we're proud to live in - FN Dish
Green tea soup? Yep, it's a thing - My Recipes
Your microwave could be the most useful appliance in your kitchen - Real Simple
Rethinking the five-second rule - HuffPost Food

Style Out Plush Fur and Leather Like This Cool Celebrity Crew

Hannah Weil — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:40:45 PST

Thanks in large part to this fashionable set of celebs, we've taken notice of a new way to layer up. This crew proves that the only thing cooler than a leather jacket may just be one topped with a furry vest. The two luxe finishes play off each other with perfect street-chic style quality - one that's just as easy to finish with jeans and sneakers as it is to style up with slick bottoms and heels. Kate Moss, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Poppy Delevigne show off the look's casual capabilities, while Olivia Palermo and Mary-Kate Olsen outfit two dressier versions. Take a moment to study the celebrity gang, then read on to get our styling tips as we take the look from day to night.

To style it out day to night and shop our picks, just read more.

Link Time: Is Top Chef Headed to Seattle?

Susannah Chen — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:53:17 PST

Is Top Chef 10 headed to Seattle? - Eater
Happy Groundhog Day! Also, a recipe for groundhog cacciatore - Fork in the Road
Game day must make: baked cauliflower dip - The Daily Meal
The most expensive cups of joe in America - Zagat Buzz
The 100 most romantic restaurants in America - OpenTable
Mario Batali's been scoping out Tavern on the Green - Grub Street NY

How to Stop Keeping Up With the Joneses

LearnVest — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:15:16 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy!

At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there are many money lessons to learn from The Real Housewives.

One spent a season building a $1.8 million mansion and driving around a $1,280-per-month Escalade, only to file for bankruptcy with almost $11 million in debt.

Shortly postbankruptcy, she dropped another $60,000 on a shopping spree so she could continue to fit in with those in her social circle.

Even if you don’t end up with millions of dollars in debt - or have friends who are millionaires - trying to keep up with the Joneses (or the Gorgas, in this case) can not only make you feel lousy about yourself, but also inspire bad spending decisions. We call this phenomenon “money comparisonitis.”

How Having "Comparisonitis" Affects Us

In our own lives, the dangers of gazing enviously at the Real Housewives’ spending sprees, our neighbor’s new car, or that family down the street who can send their kids to private school are not only the fact that it makes us feel bad, but that it literally distorts our view of reality.

In other words, we look at celebrities like the Kardashians or the wealthier people we know, and we try to emulate their spending habits. “You’re not being truthful with yourself,” says Susan L. Hirshman, president of She Ltd., a consulting firm focused on enhancing women’s wealth, and the author of Does This Make My Assets Look Fat?. “As they make more money, that allows them to live a certain lifestyle.” In other words, you have to face facts and spend in accordance with your own budget, rather than feeling entitled to live a certain way just because other people do.

Read on for more.

Look of the Day: Green Envy

FabSugar — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 03:00:38 PST

Fab reader Dadouchic injected her cold weather ensemble with a blast of green and subtle pinks. She paired her teal trousers with a sweet blush-hued camisole and a camel-colored blazer. For an extra dose of pastel vibrancy, she cuffed the tailored sleeves to show off satin pink lining details, added a metallic bangle, and wore an orange wrist-wrap. She wrapped up the look with black round-toe pumps, a dark skinny belt, a bold red lip, and a gold cocktail ring. We love the expert color complementing - it's unexpected, but never overdone.

Congrats Dadouchic!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we might just feature you on FabSugar!

Look of the Day: Sophisticated Schoolgirl

FabSugar — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:00:28 PST

Fab reader BrittandWhit elevated the everyday skirt-and-sweater combo to a smart and stylish uniform seamlessly. She paired a black cable-knit cardigan with a Peter Pan collar and a festive green mini, topping off the look with semi-sheer knee-highs. Classic black accessories completed the outfit: her sweet Mary Jane platforms and sleek purse reinforce the schoolgirl style. We think Blair Waldorf would definitely approve.

Congrats to BrittandWhit!

Everyone else, submit your looks, and we might just feature you on FabSugar!

Sugar Shout Out: Which Shirtless Guy Got Your Attention in 2011?

Katie Henry — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:55:36 PST

Link Time: From Skinny Barkley to Rich Farmers

Susannah Chen — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:30:53 PST

Charles Barkley's the new face of Weight Watchers - Grub Street Boston
Italian Americano: a guide to America's best Little Italys - Saveur
Chick-fil-A responds to one of its racist cashiers putting "ching" and "chong" on receipts - The Daily Meal
Why currywurst is the greatest comeback the hot dogs of your childhood will ever know - Food Republic
Starbucks is unveiling a new store made entirely out of shipping containers - Green
Watch some twee 5-year-olds make cappuccinos - Eater
15 useful recipes for leftover holiday wine - KitchenDaily
What recession? Farmers are having their best year ever - Boston Globe

6 Questions to Find the Best City For Generation Y

Kiplinger — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:05:51 PST

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy!

As young adults, many of us enjoy a unique time in our lives when we can relocate wherever we like. We’re often free from any significant ties, such as kids or a mortgage, that can tether us to a certain location. Plus, with the technological advances of the past decade, we need not fear losing touch with family and friends; we can stay connected with the touch of a button - regardless of distance.

So when the world is your oyster, how do you decide in which part to settle? Here are six questions to ask when figuring out which city is best for you:

Will I find good work there?

In today's tough market, Generation Y has had a particularly difficult time finding and keeping a job: While the job market struggles to regain its footing, with the national unemployment rate at 9.5% as of June, 25- to 34-year-olds suffer joblessness at a 10.3% rate, and 20- to 24-year-olds are unemployed at a staggering 15.3% rate. But some areas have held up better against the recession. Austin, Tex., Salt Lake City and Washington, D.C., for example, have experienced lower unemployment than the rest of the country.

Jobs in certain industries are more prevalent in some areas. For example, if you’re interested in politics, the nation’s capital is the obvious choice. Or if you aspire to “make it work” as fashion’s next hot designer, the Big Apple might suit you best. If you have no particular trade in mind yet, look to big cities with opportunities in a wide range of fields. (For career ideas that promise a bright future, see 13 Careers for the Next Decade.)

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The 2011 Toy Fair Must Haves For Kids

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:00:36 PST

The 2011 Toy Fair was packed with new products for the coming year. The hardest part, after seeing them all, is waiting for them to be available for purchase. Though there were several hot trends in this year's offerings, a few goodies will be on my shopping list. Check out my 10 favorites.