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Happy Secretary's Day, or, to be more PC, Administrative Professionals' Day! Whether you're the corporate exec or the small-business owner, today's the day to honor the backbone of your operations. Where would you be without your morning cup of joe, organized daily schedule, or human phone call screener? In fact, these days secretaries, or administrative assistants, go above and beyond the call Read more
I just posted my sneak peek of the set décor from Sex and the City 2 on Monday, and already the questions are flooding in about where to pick up the film's fabulous furnishings. Of course, there will be many more as we get a closer look at the flim, but I thought I'd respond to the first few of you who have already written in. Check out this slideshow to get the details on the décor! Read more
Secretary desks are a bit uncommon these days, but that doesn't mean they're any less useful. If your home is more bijou than sprawling, a secretary is a smart, slim, dual-purpose item that you should definitely consider. It serves both as storage and as a desk, and offers tabletop space. If office work isn't in your plans, you can use a secretary as a bar, too! Here are a few of my favorite Read more
I just came across interior designer Eddie Ross's makeover of a beautiful secretary he found at a New Jersey consignment shop, and I couldn't help but share it with you. The Chippendale style of the desk with its graphic grille and shapely top facade is very elegant, but the reddish mahogany veneer was very dated. So, Ross decided to make it over with a fresh coat of his favorite paint, Farrow Read more
French company Ibride recently gave a sneak preview of this new design, Martin, a contemporary mule-shaped secretary, at the Maison & Objet trade show in Paris. Not only does Martin's body serve as convenient storage for books and papers, but it incorporates lighting and Ethernet cords into the design, using them as a "reins" for the mule. I find it hilarious and whimsical, but obviously it's Read more
Last week I invited you all to Buzzworthy the movies you've watched with your parents (or grandparents, or in-laws) that just made you cringe, slump down in your seat, or pretend to yawn, stretch and call it a night. There were some great Buzzworthied DVDs, as well as many comments about embarrassing movie experiences. Check out some of the titles bookmarked by Buzz readers, and then a few Read more
Sex sells — especially for Super Bowl ads — and year after year, major companies try to get away with the raciest, steamiest ads possible, often at the expense of women. Cars, food, technology — it doesn't matter what the product is; these ads throw in a hot, skin-baring woman for distraction and buzz. Ahead of the big game tomorrow, let's look back at some of the most scandalous ads in Read more
"I think after 20 years, and it will be 20 years, of being on the high wire of American politics and all of the challenges that come with that, it would be probably a good idea to just find out how tired I am," Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told State Department employees yesterday. Hillary has been on the national stage for two decades, as a presidential candidate's wife, first lady, Read more
Get a first look at the Marni for H&M campaign — Fashionista Kate Moss reveals why you'll never find her on Twitter — Styleite Modeling for Chanel made Alice Dellal "feel like a lady" — The Cut The Simpsons get styled: see them as Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour, and more — The Daily Beast Forever 21 releases its Exclusive Designs lookbook — The Budget Fashionista High-heeled loafers Read more
This reader wants to know if she should list her current job since she hasn't been there long. For more career questions, check out the Ask Savvy community group. I was working as a legal assistant for five years, but due to lack of raises and a cut of hours I was forced to look for employment. I have bills and rent to pay. The new job is a paralegal position, which I minored in college. I hate Read more
