Life and Style

The girl's guide to navigating the island of Anguilla--a small island with a lot of magic (and damn good food).

  There is good news this morning: fewer people are being excluded from the banking system, correct? According to a survey from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, or the FDIC, which insures Americans’ bank accounts up to $100,000, more Americans are gaining access to a checking or savings account, a sign that the improving economy […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Starbucks is boosting the base pay of all employees and store managers at U.S. company-run stores by 5 percent or more. In a letter sent to workers Monday, CEO Howard Schultz said that the amount of the raise — which will occur in October— will be determined by geographic and market […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Cooking like Martha Stewart is about to get easier. The home goods mogul and cookbook author is getting into the fast-growing meal kit business. Subscribers will get a box shipped to their door with Stewart’s recipes and all the ingredients needed to cook up the dishes at home, including pre-measured raw […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Barbie’s got a brand new bod. Mattel, the maker of the iconic plastic doll, said it will begin selling Barbie with three new bodies — curvy, tall, and petite. The doll will also be available in seven skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles.     The El Segundo, California, […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Olive Garden is bringing back its “Pasta Pass” that lets people gorge on as much pasta as they want for seven weeks. And friends and family are welcome to pig out too this year. The restaurant chain known for its free breadsticks says it will sell 1,000 of the $100 regular […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Target says it had no intention of offending anyone by selling a women’s shirt with the word “Trophy” written on the front of it. Some people on social media say the shirt demeans women and are collecting signatures to stop the sale of the shirt. But Target said Wednesday that the […]

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Visitors to the world’s tallest building in Dubai can now get an even more elevated view of the Middle Eastern city. The owner of the 2,717 foot-tall (828 meter) Burj Khalifa skyscraper says that starting on Wednesday, visitors can pay to ride up to a new observation deck on […]

2015 Mazda6 Grand Touring: A Stylish And Sporty Premium Family Sedan  Highlight: This is the only vehicle in the segment offering an i-Drive-like rotary dial system similar to that found in BMWs. This rotary dial system controls everything from the audio system to the navigation system. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $33,345 (Sport Model starts at $21,985) […]

2014 Scion tC Base: A Sporty Economical Hatchback-Coupe Highlight: To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Scion brand, a limited edition tC series, which offers an upgraded interior, special badging, personalized wheels and other unique features has been added to the line up for the 2014 model year. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $23,112 (Base Model starts at $19,965) […]

It seems like everyday there is a new weave technique or trick to getting the perfect hair. From lace front wigs to sew ins, to u-part wigs and extensions, there is never a dull moment in the life of women and their hair. But what about the notion of installing a full head of hair, […]

My dad doesn’t like me. I know he loves me— but like me—not so much. No, this is not a conclusion that I have come to based on the current state of our relationship. He actually said it. He doesn’t like me. My parents weren’t married, but my dad was always in my life. When they broke […]