Deborah Alessi Founder of the Face Forward Organization. I founded Face Forward in 2007 to provide pro bono physical and emotional reconstruction for battered men, women and children victimized by domestic violence. Before I began my non-profit to help survivors,…
Think balmy sea breezes, swaying palm trees, warm white sand and crystal clear blue waters – and according to Forbes Magazine, the world’s friendliest country in 2012, the Cayman Islands. Imagine yourself living in this Caribbean paradise and making a…
Don’t be fooled by the name; the only form of sweet satisfaction you’ll be feeding off of in this place is eye candy. Though I’m an art lover and an avid show-goer, not many boutiques appeal to me the way…
It’s that time of year again, when the sound of alarm clocks replaces that of crashing beach waves, and homework threatens to trump hanging out with friends. Each September, reality sets back in again, and we all fall into crazy…
In early June, equal rights supporters and activists rejoiced when the Supreme Court decided to allow same-sex couples the same federal benefits as heterosexual couples. Although only several states in the US currently allow same-sex marriage, this is a huge…
Here are some page turning, finger-licking good fiction and motivational nonfiction titles to check out before the summer’s over. Happy reading! Skinny by Donna Cooner Price: $14.69 (on Amazon) Publisher: Point Every girl has thought about her body and we all have…
Most artists wouldn’t appreciate someone pouring hot coco onto their work to sip up on a cold winter’s night, but Michelle Summers is an exception. In fact, this Minneapolis-based ceramic artist encourages it, stating on her blog, “I most enjoy…
Beachy waves: we all crave them, but it’s a hard look to lock down unless you’re lucky enough to be spending your summer seaside. Until now, that is. Enter the Ouidad NEW Wave Create Collection. This line of products, created…
When Warner Bros. announced the Man of Steel sequel back at Comic-Con, the internet (and I) exploded with anticipation. Batman and Superman? And according to a quote by screenwriter David S. Goyer found on Vulture.com, the next film could well…
Fiona Gubelmann is no stranger to hard work, so it comes as no surprise that her childhood dream of becoming an actress eventually became a reality. Her admirable work ethic comes second only to her undeniable charm. Gubelmann’s sweet personality…
We first started talking about rebranding our company back in April. Cliché’s managing partner (Wilson Greene) and proprietor (Rick Corbett) called me up one day with a string of ideas so long and elaborate, I couldn’t tell where one sentence…
Blues rock band, Hunter And The Dirty Jacks, have been rocking and rolling at the famous Harvelle’s Santa Monica every Tuesday night. The band created a weekly concert at Harvelle’s where fans can pay five dollars or bring in two…