Alice in Stilettos
My favorite stylist (and former assistant/marketing guru/style maven) Ashley Spiker has created a new fashion blog that is attracting a ton of buzz. I must admit, Ashley is the perfect person to tell us all what to wear — she always looks fabulous and she has a spectacular eye. Not to mention the fact that she’s a whiz at helping people figure out what looks best on them — whether they’re shopping the designers, or the suburban mall.
Here’s what I love about this fashion blog:
Alice in Stilettos takes a unique look at trends (not just a regurgitation of stuff you see everywhere else), Sexy Dresses, new looks for the season, and my favorite, Do It Yourself (DIY) fashion, where Ashley gives tips on duplicating high end looks with bargain finds and a little creativity. (Check out the post on embellished heels.)
I also loved her backstage pass view of Fashion Week in New York City, especially the insider advice on how to snag the best seats.
Fashionistas rejoice! Anything this fabulous warrants a chilled bottle of Veuve.
XO,
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With millions looking for love online, sweetheart scams (also known as 419 scams ) are occurring in epic proportions. And many are finding out they’ve lost a lot more than their hearts.
How does it work?
Dating scammers use several common methods to get you to part with your money. Below, you’ll find the most common.
The I’m Working Abroad and I Can’t Cash My Paycheck Scam
The scammer tells the victim that they’re working out of the country, but they’re having a hard time cashing their paycheck at a foreign bank. They ask you if you’ll cash a money order for them, and wire the money.
What happens next:
You deposit the money order, wire the cash, and all is lovely until a few days later when your bank discovers that the money order is fake and debits your account for the full amount. Bad news for you, as you’ve already sent the cash to Nigeria.
The I Was On My Way To The Airport And I Got Into A Terrible Accident Scam
You’ve met online, you’ve made a connection, and he/she can’t wait to be with you, so you send money for a plane ticket. Bad news! On the way to the airport, your date meets with a terrible accident and shockingly, the hospital only takes cash.
What happens next:
Maybe you talk on the phone to a fake hospital administrator, maybe you just send the money right away. Either way, your sweetheart’s medical issues will continue to get worse, and more expensive until you run out of cash. Then, you’ll never hear from them again.
The Great Expectations Scam
You sign up via high pressure sales tactics with a local dating agency only to discover they’ve misrepresented the number of members, number of potential matches for you, or number of couples who’ve met through their service — but by the time you find out, you’re already past their 3-day contract cancellation window.
What happens next:
You’re probably out thousands of dollars. Check with your state Attorney General to see what your next steps are, and mention the Arizona Attorney General’s case.
How to protect yourself:
1) Don’t send money to someone you’ve never met in person. Sweetheart scammers will take months to set you up, and it will feel like a real relationship.
2) Most internet dating scams originate in Nigeria and Russia, so be extremely cautious with dating anyone living in those regions, even if they pretend to be from the UK or USA.
3) Stay on the dating site to communicate, don’t give out your personal email. Many sites are set up to flag members who ask for money and shut them down.
4) Guard your account information and personal information carefully
5) Some dating sites claim to protect you from scams, however you should always be sure to follow Internet safety precautions.
6) Don’t send money.
7) Trust your gut instinct. Many victims of Internet crime have reported feeling like something was “not quite right.” Pay attention to what your instincts are telling you.
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If you can get over the idea of checking out of the bookstore with a book “for dummies” under your arm, you might just get a lot of valuable dating advice from this classic dating book. (I know you ladies are tough, after all, most of you have walked out of a bookstore with Stop Getting Dumped! under your arm, so Dating for Dummies is a piece of cake. )
As with other books in the “Dummies” series, this dating book is chock full of checklists and easy-to follow instructions, with a lot of useful information on dating etiquette, first dates, kissing protocol, and even tougher topics like date rape. Dating for Dummies is authored by D. Joy Browne, a well-known radio personality with a lot of common sense.
What’s to Like: Lots of helpful pointers on dating topics ranging from where to meet someone to kissing etiquette, to good first date ideas to date hygiene (shower!)
What’s Not To Like: Dr. Browne suggests you don’t date for a year after your divorce, which to many people might seem like a verrrrrry long time, and a number of readers have pointed out small contradictions.
The Verdict: Dating for Dummies is a pretty smart dating manual. And good news for those who blush easily — instead of flashing your personal life all over the bookstore, you can now download it online.
Lisa
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