Shortcut to Fabulous Website for All the New College Grads Who are Freaking out!
June 22, 2011 by ShortcutsEditor
I just attended a college graduation this weekend and I was reminded of all of the angst and anxiety that comes along with the diploma. As I was looking down at all of the young, fresh faces at Northwestern’s graduation, I wondered how many of these bright, young students with an enviable diploma were still looking for work. My guess is, a lot! I remember wondering on graduation day if I would ever have enough money to afford the essentials…you know….rent, food, shoes. I graduated during the last economic downturn, and I remember how many of my classmates did not have jobs on graduation day. Graduating from college in a good economy is scary enough, but in a bad it can be downright depressing! Well, I found the perfect website for all of these young grads. It is a blog called Ramen Noodles, Rent and Resumes. Kristen Fischer is a freelance writer who brilliantly blogs on career advice. Everything from moving home after graduation day to profiles of newbies to the workforce. If you know a recent college grad, do them a favor and send them a link to Ramen, Noodles, Rent and Resumes.
Website Wednesday…Shortcut to Fabulous Fashion Tips!
April 6, 2011 by ShortcutsEditor
Who: Fashion expert, Sharon Haver, has created a website full of tips and tricks inspired by her 20 years of experience in the biz.
What: FocusOnStyle.com continues to be your fashion, beauty, and style guide to can-do chic. Renew your look with scads of fashion tips, beauty hints, and shopping advice from founder and fashion expert Sharon Haver and her team of contributing experts who share their insider tips and tricks to help you sweeten your look.
When: Everyday if you’re ready for great content and fashion advice. This should go in the rotation somewhere in there between people.com and your favorite blog.
Where: http://www.focusonstyle.com
Why: Because reading about fashion inspires new outfits and new possibilities!
Website Wednesday…Shortcut to making someone’s dream come true
March 9, 2011 by ShortcutsEditor
Who: Perry Chen (Brooklyn, NY), Yancey Strickler (Brooklyn, NY), Charles Adler (Brooklyn, NY), Lance Ivy (Walla Walla, WA), Cassie Marketos (Brooklyn, NY), Fred Benenson (NY, NY), Andrew Cornett (Brooklyn, NY), Brett Camper (Brooklyn, NY), Cindy Au (Brooklyn, NY), Daniella Jaeger (Brooklyn, NY), Cedric Howe (Brooklyn, NY), Samuel Cole (Brooklyn, NY), Kendel Ratley (Brooklyn, NY), Mike McGregor (Brooklyn, NY), Justin Kazmark (NY, NY), Meaghan O’Connell (Brooklyn, NY), Tieg Zaharia (Queens, NY), Elisabeth Holm (Brooklyn, NY)
What: A new way to fund creative projects. They founders believe that:
• A good idea, communicated well, can spread fast and wide. • A large group of people can be a tremendous source of money and encouragement.
Kickstarter is powered by a unique all-or-nothing funding method where projects must be fully-funded or no money changes hands. When you back a project you “check out” via Amazon, but the best part is that you are not charged unless the project is fully funded so your risk is minimal!
When: When you are feeling philanthropic, creative or want some inspiration!
Where: https://www.kickstarter.com
Why: Project creators inspire people to open their wallets by offering smart, fun, and tangible rewards (products, benefits, and experiences). Some of the rewards include a mention on their website, jewelry, and more!
Shortcut to Fabulous Medical Care…quick when you need it!
February 16, 2011 by ShortcutsEditor
Who: MedWaitTime
What: MedWaitTime is a FREE service that allows patients to: (1) find a doctor that can see you immediately and (2) find healthcare facilities including urgent care centers and emergency rooms with the lowest wait times and quickest availability.
When: Whenever you need to go to the doc and quick!
Where: http://www.medwaittime.com/
Why: Because going to the doctor is no fun and we gals have got places to go and shoes to buy!
Website Wednesday…Shortcut to Fabulous Flowers at 50% off
February 9, 2011 by ShortcutsEditor
Who: Groupon
What: $20 for $40 at FTD.com, good on online orders for both US and Canada markets
When: Wednesday, February 9 at 12:01a central, through Friday, February 11, 11:59p central
Where: Click here.
Why: Because Valentine’s Day is around the corner and there is someone in your life who could use some flowers, chocolates or a teddy bear!
Website Wednesday…Shortcut to Fabulous Valentine’s Day Gifts
February 2, 2011 by ShortcutsEditor
Who: Various retailers and Etsy sellers with great Valentine’s Day gift options.
What: Valentine’s gifts for friends, family and loved ones!
When: Uh…now!
Where: Modcloth has a sweetheart shop. Click here to get there.
This Etsy seller, Rosy Designs, has the cutest Love and hearts postcard collection with 10 postcards for $12. Click here to check them out.
This Etsy seller has prints that say “I love you” in Spanish for $20…doesn’t 10 mil besos sound better than 10 million kisses?! Click here to check it out.
This Etsy shop, Magalerie, has the cutest prints ever at affordable prices in fun pastels, simple whites with a French flair. The amore print pictured here is only $22 for an 8 x 10 print. Click here to check out this shop.
Why: Because event though the holiday is too commercial and really created by greeting card companies, the theme of the holiday and colors (red and pink) are adorable and spell girly.
Website Wednesday…Shortcut to being Fantastic, Fabulous and Frugal
January 26, 2011 by ShortcutsEditor
Who: The two “L’s,” the founder Lisa and now Laura
What: Fantabulously Frugal finds you the best deals everyday all in one place with special websites for Chicago and now NYC readers with deals specific to their cities! Keep your fingers that Fantabulously Frugal (FF) launches in more cities soon. They give you the lowdown on sample sale websites, great groupon deals, ways to get free beauty products and so much more. I promise, FF will be your new best friend on the internet.
When: Everyday! There are only about 5 websites I visit absolutely every day…this is one of them!!!!
Where: Chicago readers, click here. NYC readers click here. All other readers, click here…I promise you wont be disappointed!
Why: Because every fabulous girl needs one stop shopping for the best deals!
