Five-course meals in unique settings
Goodbye “Ugly Betty”
April 14, 2010 1 Comment
After four seasons, mainstream television loses its Latina lead
Winchester’s Pizza in Piazza offering savings
Sept. 18, 2009 Leave a Comment
Makes it worth the short drive northbound
Kim Kardashian’s ShoeDazzle
June 10, 2009 7 Comments
Blast talks to Kim Kardashian about her new shoe club website.
A bra miracle
May 4, 2009 2 Comments
Among all the bra options in the market, it’s amazing to know that women still suffer from bad support, faulty coverage and ugly bra lines. Staci Berner, a stay-at-home mom, experienced these problems firsthand, too. After seeing Oprah’s Bra Intervention episode, she even commissioned a bra professional to find her adequate undergarments, which only left [...]
The perfect bag, period
May 4, 2009 Leave a Comment
Any woman knows that the hottest accessories may not always be the most practical. You know how it works: you get a clutch that is so pretty but doesn’t have room for your keys, your lip gloss, your cell phone and camera.‚ But opting for a regular bag means‚ that you end up putting so much in [...]
The faces of gay rights
May 3, 2009 Leave a Comment
It is no surprise to anyone at this point that gay rights are a hot topic of discussion. With people either thinking the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community deserves the same rights every other straight citizen has, or deserves to go to hell for even bringing up the issue, the debate continues with no clear [...]
Green books to read
April 22, 2009 Leave a Comment
As you celebrate Earth Day consider books which focus on Green and Sustainability issues. Whether your focus is on eco-friendly building and design or just easy every day solutions, we encourage you to take a look at some of our suggestions. Now there are more and more options to be eco-friendly without sacrificing style, taste [...]
S.H.O.P. for Earth Day
April 22, 2009 Leave a Comment
Calypso Studios, an eco-fashion company based in Richmond, Virginia, recently launched their new line of eco-friendly S.H.O.P Totes. With over 500 billion plastic bags used annually, the unique S.H.O.P. (Start Helping Our Planet) Totes are designed to make a difference bag by bag. Ed and Kathy Lawrence, founders of Calypso Studios‚ have announced their First Annual [...]
Your Earth Day look
April 20, 2009 Leave a Comment
So April is not just about the great looks you will put together with the great deals you will find at your favorite stores. No, April is also about caring for the earth and doing something special for Earth Day, April 22. However, if you’re not the type of woman that plants a tree or [...]
Springtime with holidays and clothes
April 13, 2009 1 Comment
Easter really is the holiday that welcomes spring. Whether you are religious or not, Easter gives everyone a chance to celebrate with family and friends. What’s not to love? Especially after a winter where the National Weather Service reported average temperatures of 30 degrees or lower across the states for about three months, anything that [...]
Report: PETA kills pets
April 2, 2009 15 Comments
According to a report released Thursday by the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) killed 95 percent of the adoptable pets in its care during 2008. The report was compiled with public records from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; the animal rights group euthanizes [...]
Braff and his dirty Scrubs
April 1, 2009 Leave a Comment
Scrubs star Zach Braff appeared‚ on Jimmy Kimmel Live March 25 and discussed the upcoming porn parody of the‚ hit ABC television show that made him famous. The porn take-off on Scrubs is being produced by New Sensations.‚ Directed by Lee Roy Myers, the newcomer who also helmed the company’s‚ latest hit, The Office: A XXX Parody, the movie [...]
The beauty website you must join
April 1, 2009 2 Comments
Spa Week has some fabulous giveaways this month with‚ something‚ for everyone, a $1,000 Spa Week gift card, a pair of Manolos, a case of wine, a free vacation to Peter Island Resort, beauty products, and more. Yes, you read it right.‚ Spa Week Media Group Ltd., ‚ an integrated boutique marketing and public relations firm that [...]
Chignons are hot this season
March 1, 2009 Leave a Comment
With everyone from Anne Hathaway to Eva Longoria, it seems that hair buns are the latest look to be gracing the fashion runways for summer and fall. Celebrities and runway models are sporting their buns everywhere, and not necessarily the ones made of steel. Our pal Nick Penna, Jr. of SalonCapri, told us this is [...]
Chillin with Cilmi
March 1, 2009 2 Comments
“It’s a beautiful day today in California!” That’s how our chat with Australian singer, Gabriella Cilmi (pronounced chill-me) begins. And it just kept getting sunnier. Blast got to spend a few moments with the 17-year old who has already become famous in her home country of Australia and across Europe, and we learned that the [...]
Frozen meals that are good for the kids and the environment
Feb. 16, 2009 Leave a Comment
So, you’re too tired to cook a full meal and the kids are left with chicken nuggets for the third time this week? Save your money, and your self-conscious mind, and invest in a new meal that is not only tasty but also organic and nutritional. Founded in 2005 by mom and entrepreneur Gigi Lee [...]
Chloe & Jane, beauty allies
Feb. 13, 2009 Leave a Comment
With this already overrated recession lingering on and businesses offering only some discounted prices or sales, many women are wondering what to do about their beauty routine. Is it prudent to go and spend $200 on a sugar scrub massage? Will Obama be disappointed if you get your $50 French lotion? Well, fear dry skin [...]