Ask a Fashion Editor: Is It Ever Okay to Wear Uggs?

When winter’s biting winds swoop in and whisper suggestively in our ears, “Put on your Uggs. Just do it,” as a fashion editor, people begin asking me what I think about the long-lasting footwear trend. Which I translate as “Can I pull my stained and stretched-out Uggs from the back of my closet and still wear them in public without looking like I stepped out of an episode of The Simple Life?” To which I *would* like to politely request “Please don’t.” Alas, the answer is more complicated than that, so here’s my ultimate take.

5 Ways to Deal With Noisy Neighbors

Block Out the Noise
If you've lived in an apartment building with neighbors on all sides, chances are you've had to deal with some unwanted noise infiltrating your home. Maybe it's the thump of bass from a set of speakers in the room above or the sound of a laugh track from the tv next door keeping you up at night. Whatever the cause, unwanted noise in your home is an annoyance that nobody should have to deal with. Luckily, there are a few ways to soundproof an apartment without having to undertake major construction projects.

7 Mistakes To Avoid When Getting A Tattoo

Let's face it: Getting a tattoo can be scary! It's not exactly a life-changing choice (as long as it's done safely), but it is one that's painful and very difficult and time-consuming to remove if you ever change your mind. So, I wanted to be sure I was doing absolutely everything by the book. When I finally decided to go for it. I reached out to three of the best tattoo artists I know for what not to do when getting your first tattoo. With their help, I finally did it, and I'm so glad I did!

These Pets Are More Excited About The Holidays Than You Are

Nala The Christmas Cat

Nala the cat is so popular that she has her own brand of cat food. She's also available for meet and greets, if you want to give her some in-person pets. Not a stranger to dressing up, here she is in her Christmas best, circa 2015. With over 4 million followers, she knows that she's got to look her best for Santa Claus, even though there's no way she's going to end up on the naughty list.

Why Do Some People Hang a Pickle on Their Christmas Tree?

We all have our Christmas traditions, but here's one perhaps you haven't heard of: The Christmas pickle.

Believe it or not, some people hang a pickle ornament from their Christmas tree. The first person or child to find the ornament gets a present. Others believe the finder will be the recipient of good fortune in the new year. However, no one seems to know where the tradition comes from.

A couple had the most Australian Christmas ever when they found a 10-foot-python in their Christmas tree

A couple in Brisbane, Australia discovered some live garland decorating their outdoor Christmas tree on Thursday. Leanne Chapman said that when she and her partner returned from work, they noticed some birds acting bizarrely on their porch. "We came home from work and there's a couple of butcher birds that visit every day and they were just kicking off on the balcony, going crazy," Chapman said. Her partner went out to take video of the birds, and was leaning on a Christmas tree to do so, when he suddenly realized the focus of the birds' fear. 

Chapman said he stepped back from the Christmas tree and realized that there was a snake wrapped around it. "It was a bit of a shock to begin with," she said. "You don't really expect to see a snake in your Christmas tree." Her partner went back inside and the two watched the snake for a few hours before it eventually slithered off later that night. "It wasn't bothered by us. It just stayed there for a good few hours as we watched it through the window." "After the initial shock wore off, it was a really beautiful snake," Chapman said. "It was actually quite nice to see it that close up because I've never seen anything like it before." 

The snake was about 10 feet long. 

Zombies: The Real Story of the Undead

From "World War Z" to "The Walking Dead" to "Shaun of the Dead" to "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" and countless brain-dead rip-offs, zombies  re-animated corpses with an unstoppable craving for human flesh, especially brains  have invaded pop culture like never before. For staggering, slow-moving monsters, zombies have become quite a force in the entertainment industry over the past decade.

Though George Romero's 1968 film "Night of the Living Dead" is often considered to be the original modern zombie film, the first actually appeared nearly 40 years earlier in "White Zombie," starring Béla Lugosi as an evil voodoo priest in Haiti who zombifies a beautiful young woman. In the years since, only a handful of zombie films have returned to their Haitian origins  most notably "The Serpent and the Rainbow."

Microsoft Has Some Bad News For Windows 10 Haters

Windows 10 users are plagued by ongoing problems with Windows 10 updates such as systems freezing, refusing to install if USB drives are present and even dramatic performance impacts on essential software. So perhaps it should come as no surprise that there is a large tranche of users who are refusing to make the move from Windows 7 to the Microsoft operating system flagship. According to the latest market share statistics the number of people still using Windows 7 has remained pretty static month on month. What may well surprise you is that while Windows 10 enjoyed a 44.1% share of the overall operating system market in April, Windows 7 still accounted for 36.43%. That figure hasn't moved much at all from the 36.9% in December last year.

When is the best time to online date?

As we approach Christmas season (though, I’m already starting to hear Christmas music … too soon!), I want to talk about whether there is a best time of year to do online dating or meet someone.

People ask me the same question all the time: “Is there a best time of year to do online dating?” In short, the answer is no. I would first say that the best time for you to do online dating is when you’re emotionally ready and available for it.

Sloppy gift wrapping may actually be beneficial, study shows

If you've never fully mastered the art of gift wrapping, the holidays can be a stressful time. But a new study from the University of Nevada has some welcome news for gift givers who struggle to make their presents look perfect.

What is a Pocket WiFi & How to Use It?

As technology advances so do our concerns and interests. It is important being informed about new products which could possibly make our lives better. Pocket WiFi's are one of those. Yesterday we were sending carrier pigeons; nowadays we have the gift of communication in the palm of our hands.

Thus you need to learn a few things about the Pocket WiFi. Also, you need to know how to use it, as well as their advantages and how to find the best portable internet on the market.