With Memorial Day Weekend around the corner, summer is about to begin; and with the start of summer comes the start of rooftop cocktails and dinners al fresco. We bet you're excited about throwing a summer dinner party, so we're here to help you set it up. We've put together a series of tips, tricks, and genius ideas to help you throw together a successful outdoor dinner party.

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Just admit it: everyone loves photo booths. If your weekend or happy hour plans don't involve many, many photo booth photo-shoots, we're here to help you out. From the West Village to the East Village to Brooklyn, here are the best photo booths in the city. More>>

It’s no secret that New Yorker’s love their iced coffee. The feeling of being able to grab it and go is just as enjoyable as drinking the beverage, no matter how many times we go back for more. What we may forget, sometimes willingly, is how many calories are really in our sugary drinks, and how thin our wallets have become. Thankfully, we’ve gathered a list of delicious low-calorie frozen drinks to try at home, that will help you keep the summer bod and save your cash for happy hour. More»

Throwing a summer soiree may seem intimidating, but with a little help from Scrumptious Bites Happy Life’s Anna Lombardi, we’ve got the tools you need to wow your guests and leave them wanting more. Get your pin buttons ready and check out 10 easy tips for planning your next dinner party.

Every year Pantone declares a "color of the year," setting the stage for trends for the year. For the second year in a row, Pantone partnered with Sephora to honor the 2013 color, Emerald, and we've been seeing the green hue not only in makeup, but in clothes and accessories, too. One area Pantone Universe has yet to break into is the world of cocktails, but we're here to help them out. Check out drink recipes to match Pantone's official color for the past 10 years! More>>

When you're drinking alcohol before noon, it can be difficult to decide what you're in the mood for-- and what's appropriate to order. We've found some of the best cocktails that are perfect for any boozy brunch. From a twist on the classic Bloody Mary to the old fashioned Prairie Oyster, here's everything you need to know about ordering (or making your own) morning cocktails. More>>

As the weather slowly changes, so too must our signature scent. Perfumes are seasonal, and spring ushers in bright, floral, and citrusy scents. This season, there have been number of new releases from some of our favorite fashion houses like Prada and Calvin Klein. Click though to find the perfect scent for you this season.

With the long-awaited blast of warmer weather comes the flurry of outdoor activities, including biking in NYC. If you haven't already invested in a bike, it's time to look into the chic options out there. As we ease into the first few weeks of spring, it's possible to start commuting to work on your bike. From Chanel bikes to surf bikes, we've come up with a list of fashionable wheels to help you ride in style this spring. More»

Celebrate the arrival of spring by serving up some of our favorite sangria recipes. Quench your thirst with the frozen blood orange sangria or maybe try a sangria margarita swirl. This list has something for everyone, even a sangria jello shot, if that's your style. More»

If this spring weather isn't attacking your mood, it's attacking your hair. The rain and humidity and sudden winds are enough to turn even the most sleek hair into a veritable lion's mane. Luckily, we've got you covered in our round up. Click through for five products you won't be able to live without this spring. More»

For some of us, the term 'Jell-O Shots' brings back horrible memories of slurping down colorful, but vodka-heavy, shots out of a dixie cup in the backyard. While your summer drinking days may be long over, we know you still like to have a good time, and who says you can't bring back Jello shots for your next get-together this spring. Here is a list of six creative Jell-O shots we encourage you to try out.