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First All-Female Hotel Cafe Tour Lineup Looks Awesome (and Affordable!)

BuzzSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:33:50 PDT

For the past four years, the Hotel Cafe Tour has practically been a required gig for musicians on the road to breakout success (coincidentally, that same road often includes stops on shows like Grey's Anatomy and Gossip Girl, and, of course, Old Navy commercials). This year is unique because it's the first time the tour will have an entirely female lineup, sort of like a Lilith Fair for a new generation. What's even more exciting than the acts is how affordable it is - for the San Francisco show that I would like to attend the ticket price is $19!

Each city along the way will feature a handful of artists from the roster, which includes Rachael Yamagata, Ingrid Michaelson, Meiko, Priscilla Ahn, Thao Nguyen, Brooke Fraser, Jenny Owen Youngs, Lenka, Emily Wells, and more. You can see who is playing in your city at the Hotel Cafe's MySpace page, which also says that tickets went on pre-sale "today."

For now, you can check out a little playlist I put together featuring artists from the tour if you

Nicole Richie Sits Front Row in White For Charity

Lauren Turner — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:58:56 PDT

Nicole Richie checked out a Yigal Azrouel charity fashion show at the London Hotel in LA last night. The event benefited the Children's Institute and also brought out Lauren Conrad, Rumer Willis, and Amy Smart. Nicole was decked out in white for the evening, and she showed off her bangs, which she's been rocking all month. The busy mom threw a hat over her new hairstyle, though, during a recent outing with her little ones. Nicole and her kids Harlow and Sparrow dined out at Cafe Med on Monday following a family trip to the pumpkin patch over the weekend. Joel Madden joined them for the festive day after wrapping up his tour with Good Charlotte in Moscow.

Leonardo DiCaprio Spends the Weekend With Another Lovely Lady

Katie Henry — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:57:50 PDT

Leonardo DiCaprio spent the weekend in Sydney hanging with friends and yesterday enjoyed the company of another beautiful woman. Leo and the mystery brunette were spotted early in the morning on the balcony of his Australian hotel and later in the day grabbing lunch outside a Sydney beach cafe. Leo's been in Oz for the past two months filming The Great Gatsby with Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire, while back in the States his ex Blake Lively is also moving on with a new romance. Blake spent the weekend with Ryan Reynolds in Boston and celebrated his 35th birthday by surprising him on the set of R.I.P.D. with an elaborate balloon bouquet. Leo's time Down Under may be coming to an end as he's expected to return to LA for the Nov. 3 AFI Fest premiere of his historical biopic J. Edgar.

Alexander Skarsgard Heats Up NYC Between Stints on the What Maisie Knew Set

Allie Merriam — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:42:23 PDT

Alexander Skarsgard treated the ladies of NYC to the hot sight of him returning to his hotel from lunch at Cafe Habana yesterday. The good-looking True Blood star is hanging out in the Big Apple doing press for his next big-screen endeavor, Straw Dogs. He's got a head start on the morning-show rounds, hitting Regis and Kelly last week. Things could get a little awkward for Alex, since he'll promote the movie alongside his ex-girlfriend. Since announcing their split a few weeks ago, Kate Bosworth moved on with director Michael Polish. There's another cinematic connection for Kate and Michael, since he was the director of another of her films called Big Sur. Alex's time on the East Coast coincides with the start of production on his new movie What Maisie Knew with Julianne Moore. He may get into contact with one of his small-screen buddies soon, though, to offer congratulations. Sam Trammell just welcomed twins, two boys, with his girlfriend, Missy Yager.

How Not to Blow Your Budget on Vacation

LearnVest — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:15:36 PDT

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

Whether you’re planning a vacation in Paris or a skydive in the States this summer, we don’t want you counting pennies while you stroll along the Seine or thinking about your savings account as you plummet toward Earth.

Vacations are well-deserved treats and money shouldn’t be a cloud over these precious times away. On the other hand, the “anything goes” spirit that is so intoxicating during a trip can turn a little . . . toxic afterward, when you’re home facing staggering credit card bills.

Follow our tips for staying within your budget on vacation so money concerns don’t interfere with your good times.

Start Planning Early-With A Budget In Mind

The key to optimal vacation spending is-you guessed it-planning and budgeting. About 8% of your total yearly budget can go toward “fun” spending like travel. If you love to travel, you can increase this portion of your budget by cutting other areas. When trip planning, balance your total costs based on 1) where you’re going; 2) how you plan to get there; and 3) what you’ll do once there. For example, while a small island in the Pacific might have really great rates on hotels or restaurants, it might cost a small fortune to fly there-but you’ll save on low-cost beach activities. If you’re on a budget, plan a trip that doesn’t gouge you in all three areas.

(To learn how to find cheap airplane tickets, click here.)

Create A Daily Cash Allowance

After the initial investments of transportation and hotel, set a daily budget for expected food, drink, activities and souvenirs/shopping. Inflate the number by 10% to 15% as a cushion for small emergencies or unforeseen expenses. Vacations are a great time to practice the “cash diet.” Once you arrive at your daily allowance, set aside that amount in separate envelopes for each day and stash the envelopes in the hotel safe. Each day, use only what’s in one envelope. Your credit card can be saved for emergencies.

Read on for more tips on how to save money on your trip.