I love my United Color of Bennetton coats for a DC winter. They come in all sorts of fabulous colors and have flattering cuts that won't leave you looking like a lumpy lump of cold frump. I have a thigh-length wool peacoat that's perfect for 30/40s and a down one that laughed at the polar vortex. If you can make it…

Gilt is quite a self-selected sample. I'd like to see similar data from more mainstream retailers like Zappos or Amazon.

Interesting. I live in the DC area, and it appears DC/Virginia/Maryland provide the highest the salaries both in absolute terms and adjusted (downward, of course) for cost of living for my field (or as close to it as I could get by guessing what's in this database). My takeaway is that I make well below the average,…

All the people trolling you about pho are phunny, but you gotta admit, you kinda brought it onto yourself. You rank chicken noodle, which is a meal unto itself, except that pho and ramen in the like are just chicken noodle done right.

Lentil soup doesn't even rank? Blasphemy.

There are tons of reasons to be late. (Mine are usually because I underestimate how long it takes me to get out the door and how much traffic there will be.)

But there are only two reasons to be on time:

1) You respect other people and value their time.
2) You are a sanctimonious asshole.

Unfortunately, in my experience…

Does this mean the next clothing trend will be jeans that accommodate quads?

I used Frontline on my dog for years, and he never had a flea problem. Suddenly this summer, the fleas are all over him. I shaved him, give him regular detergent baths, vacuum and do laundry practically daily, and STILL WITH THE FLEAS. And I can't figure out where they hide, because I never actually see them on my…

Yes! Or IMAX!

Airlines should just adopt movie theater-style seating. I bet you can cram more people in that way. (Think of how many people fit into a theater in your local cineplex, and compare that to the footprint of a 777.) And no one complains about sitting in the middle of a row of 30 people when they have plenty of legroom.…

If you find out let me know. I usually take Bolt Bus and spend the entire trip sliding down my seat. Seriously, tilted AND slippery? Not comfortable. But I'm amused at the people suggesting the train. Have they ever taken (and paid for themselves) Amtrak between DC and NYC? That's like $170, vs. $25 round trip for the…

True story. So many terrible hookups avoided because they didn't pass the "Is this worth dog poop on my carpet?" test.

Really focus on your alignment and, most importantly, use your core! Mula bandha (pelvic lock) and uddiyana bandha (abdominal) lock are essential to holding yourself steady. A lot of slipping happens because you're sagging into poses rather than simultaneously grounding yourself while engaging your muscles upward. I…

Halloumi. It's a Cypriot sheep/goat cheese that was made for grilling. It gets toasty on the outside, soft on the inside, and won't melt off a skewer. Whole Foods carries a faux-Halloumi called Yanni Grilling Cheese if you can't find the real thing, but the real thing is worth the search. Halloumi with fig spread is…

I love working when people are out of the office. August, Christmas/New Year, Fridays....these are the most relaxed days. Those who are around aren't as intense as usual, and the atmosphere is quite pleasant. I can zone out on my own projects without worrying about other people's crises. I'd rather use my vacation…

Double check your lease. Some say that you have to show proof (a receipt) that you had the apartment professionally cleaned. Or (particularly if you have a pet) you might have paid a move-out cleaning fee upfront with your security deposit. In which case, broom cleaning before the landlord has the pros come in would…

Crocs are my workhorse touring shoes when the weather is warm enough to go without socks. There are some really cute styles that look more like ballet flats than gardening shoes. Super comfy and — really important for walking miles on grimy streets — washable. It is gratifying to watch gray water circle down the drain…

My 32A bust does not understand this cleavage-as-clutch thing.

I object to this remark. Please do not advocate for more pockets until manufacturers learn how to make pockets. Most of the pockets on women's clothing suck. Badly placed, unflattering bulges even when empty. Putting anything larger than a credit card in a legging or hoodie pocket leads to uncomfortable sagging. Ugh.

Why do people (not specific You, generic you) talk about Athleta and Lululemon like they're at different price points? Don't get me wrong, I love Athleta and 70% of my yoga/travel/leisure wardrobe is from there, but they really aren't much cheaper than Lulu. You're still paying almost $100 for yoga pants, $100+ for…