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Video: Mourn the End of Summer with the World’s Biggest Water Balloon Fight
We at Crushable once had lofty plans for an office water-balloon fight, but alas, some celebrity must’ve gotten pregnant or screwed up her face with plastic surgery, because we never got around to it. So join us in living vicariously through the Christian Student Fellowship at the University of Kentucky: 8,957 people congregated on an empty football field loaded with garbage bags filled with 175,141 water balloons, and then all hell broke loose in the best possible way. More »
6 Steps to Clear Skin This Summer
The following is a guest post from our friends at Luckymag.com.
There’s no doubt that clear skin is more of a year-round goal, but it seems that much more unattainable during summer (heat, sweat, pore-clogging sunblock). Make that nearly impossible! Unless—unless—you stick to your routine—consistency is everything. More »
8 New Summer TV Shows to Watch Out For
Remember the days when summer was a waste land for television, where all that could be found for miles were reruns of reruns of reruns? Well, no more! In recent years, the television industry finally figured out that summer was a great time to run actual seasons, so now there’s plenty to look forward to. But while some of the usual suspects are returning– True Blood, Weeds, Burn Notice, Futurama, and so on– there’s also some new blood in town. Here’s a handy guide to eight of the new shows premiering this summer that look like they’ll be worth keeping an eye on: More »
Street Style: Summer Chic
In the sweltering heat (still, seriously?), we headed out on the streets of NYC to look for hip young ladies keeping it cool in the hot weather. Meet these two women who we think succeeded:
Leah, 20, keeps it casual on her bike in shorts, sneakers and cool shades. “I try to wear flowy, open clothes,” she told us.
Langdon, 31, masters the clean and chic look in her navy dress. “Don’t wear it all at once,” she advised, for dressing in… More »
Wear This, Not That: Hot, Hot Heat
It’s broiling across the country this week and you’ve got to bear the heat. Perhaps you’re going to the beach this weekend. Perhaps you simply have to walk down the street. In any event, you’ll have to dress the part! Check out our picks on what and what not to wear when you’re braving the high temperatures. More »
Wear This, Not That: Summer Office Style
Dressing for the office when it’s 88° F out every day can be tricky. Trust us, sometimes it’s cool in our office, sometimes the air conditioning is broken. Sometimes we’re trapped in a hot and sticky subway. Sometimes it rains out of nowhere. Sometimes we go out to meet friends straight from work. In the heat, can you make it work when you’re working?
Crushable feels your pain today. Let’s talk about how to keep comfortable in the Summer workplace, while… More »
Announcing The Winner Of Crushable’s Tanning Giveaway
We had so many, many good comments on our tanning giveaway post that it was very difficult or us to pick a winner of our QVC Bare Escentuals gift bag.
However, one post made us LOL more than any of the others: commenter christinev’s story of her first Mystic Tan made us laugh so hard we almost peed a little. Check it out for yourself:
“Ok, so I’m super freckly, and very fair, so I don’t tan at all — I’m a… More »
Feature Post Roundup: Soundtracks for the Season
Yesterday I showed you my favourite songs for winter. Meanwhile my colleagues were chatting about the fabulous summers they’re all experiencing. If you’re looking for something to get you in the mood for the warmer weather ahead, look no further than these gems.
Dave at Brit Music Scene showcases some of the hottest new music from the UK including The Ting Tings and The Verve
Scott weighs in with his favourite metal new releases on Metal Martyr
Scott’s back again with some summer… More »
Brian Wilson To Headline Sydney Festival
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The Sydney Festival has a rich tradition of bringing rock royalty to Australia, after delivering Elvis Costello and Lou Reed to the masses in recent years. 2008 won’t be any exception, with news The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson will headline the arts event.
Brian Wilson will play a huge free (that’s right, free) concert in The Domain on January 5 to open the festival. The night promises to offer plenty… More »