So I took a small hiatus from Average Chicks.  Mostly, I was studying for finals and gearing up for my summer career, but simultaneously I was attempting to reconcile myself with the idea of writing about what interests “chicks.”  Writing my first few articles for this site, I kept coming back to that scene in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days where Kate Hudson thrills as her boss tells her she can write about anything.  She grasps at the chance, assuring her employer she is eager to begin production on articles referencing politics, human rights, poverty, religion…  No, her boss corrects her, “anything” means shoes, cosmetics, fashion, sex – it is a women’s magazine they’re writing for, after all.  It was with this scene burned into my brain that I started writing for this website and attempted to integrate some semblance of girl power into the concept of writing about matrimony and McDreamy.  I am not the ideal source to go to for all things chick – my closet has five times as many sneakers as pumps and I cannot remember the last time I put on make-up.  Still, with all that being said, I would like to take this opportunity to write about my current obsession and quite possibly the girliest thing to ever make me squeal. Read »

I believe fully that a woman should have the right to different options when faced with a pregnancy. I don’t know if I could personally have an abortion, but I do know that it’s wrong for me to make the decision for someone else. That being said, this person is taking that right WAY TOO FREAKING FAR!

A Yale art student will be displaying an exhibit that includes photos and blood obtained from several miscarriages that she induced herself over a 9 month period. This is completely unethical and I can’t believe that this project was approved by her department. If you are having an abortion because you feel you need to, that is understandable, but to do it just for an art project?? That’s like saying, “Um hey, let’s throw a kitty in the blender and study the effects of kitty goo on the efficiency of the blender.” WRONG WRONG WRONG WRONG (Sorry to all the adorable kitties for the example).

[Yale Daily News]

It is happening. Remember the Hello Kitty machine gun? WHAT DID I TELL YOU PEOPLE!!?? We must stop these children of the corn, and fast! It starts off as an innocent “Let’s handcuff our teacher and teach HER a lesson….with a knife…to the neck” and then before you know it, there are 8 year olds running the streets….with what you ask? WITH TERROR. That’s right. Their tiny eyes will be watching your every move….

[Yahoo! News]

With the economy taking a nap right now, everyone can use a tip or two to save some extra money. There are many ways to save money on beauty, so I have put together a list of some ways to save a few bucks here and there, without making a huge sacrifice or effort! Read »

So apparently the guys have banded together after reading my last post about engagement rings and have created something that will absolutely make you turn down their engagement offer, and NEVER mention sea foam green bridesmaids dresses ever again: The USB engagement ring.

“Oh honey, you keep dropping hints, so I finally broke down and bought it….the ring of our DREAMS” That’s right ladies, the men are playing dirty. What sane woman would accept an offer to link their data with another person’s ring?? Exactly. Well, I suppose when your biological clock is ticking and your mother, grandmother, and Aunt Susan are breathing down your neck to get married and pop out some kids, sanity goes right out the window….but still, no INSANE woman would accept this ring either. She’d be all schizo and upon seeing this ring, would totally snap out of it and start a woman’s lib movement….ha! Take THAT imaginary band of guys that are trying to wiggle out of marriage!

What was I talking about again? Oh yes, the stupidest ring ever created by man….I think that’s all there is to say about that.

[OhGizmo!]

You know those mornings when you wake up and think, “Gee Golly, I sure do wish I had an outfit that expressed both my Goth and Gaming Nerd style.” Yeah, me neither, but for those Goth Gamer Chicks out there, you can finally add something to your wardrobe that will either make you the coolest chick on the block or the one that everyone secretly laughs at when you’re glued to your computer screen.

Ps. Yes, corsets are considered goth when worn outside of the bedroom….look it up, it’s in the encyclopedia under “What NOT to wear”….”According to Brandy”….”And if you wear loads of black eyeliner and think angry thoughts.” Read »

Here are a few tips from Glamour on how to be kind to the environment: Read »

High heels without the heel!! Sounds like a revolutionary idea!! The wave of the future!! Nope, it’s retarded:

1. They’re not cute, they’re awkward looking. I’m guessing the person wearing them would be equally as awkward looking.

2. They’re bad for your back and feet according to Michael Paynton, chairman of the British Chiropody and Podiatry Association, who had this to say: “The heel is there to stabilise. When you elevate the rear of the foot it makes you lean forward, which is bad for both the back and the foot. The front of the foot ends up taking the weight of the bulk of your body, which can in turn do damage to the tendons in your legs by shortening them. I certainly would not recommend these shoes.”

3. They cost 1800 pounds, which is roughly $3600 USD. I would rather use $3600 for things that don’t cause back and foot injury….a tropical getaway? A shopping spree? 3,600 one dollar bills to put in the g-strings of Chippendale dancers? All much better ways to spend your money.

If you simply must have them, you will join the ranks of celebrities that have flocked to have this new item of “coolness” like Posh Spice and Gwyneth Paltrow, but in the eyes of Average Chicks everywhere, you’re still insane.

Hello my friendly friends!! I just got back from Charlotte, NC and let me tell you, it’s a pretty lame city. I know, I know, that is not a nice thing to say, but when it’s 40 degrees and all the shops close at 2 pm, what is a girl to do?! Lucky for me, The Wedding Singer was in town, and I was able to score some sweet seats for $20 because I iz a colleeg stoodent. I was a little skeptical as to the worthiness of this musical, but I like musicals in general so I figured it couldn’t be that bad. I was actually really impressed with this show and was happy with the differences between it and the movie version. Robbie’s fiancé Linda definitely stole the show and her 2 scenes were my favorite by far. That girl can sing! Certain parts can be a little “adult” so it’s probably not a show you want to take your 3 year old niece to, but if it comes to your city, check it out! It’s a great way to spend $20-$50 and it makes you feel like you have a little damn culture in your life!

I’m all for being fit and healthy, but this is taking it a little too far! When your arms start getting all Skelatorey, that is when you need to say “Ya know what? I think I’ll have a donut today and skip the 800 lb bicep curls.” Or you can do what I do, ignore the gym completely! If you want to shed a few pounds, it’s called throwing up*. Duh.

*If you take this statement seriously, you obviously have not seen Zoolander 80 times. Lighten up.

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