The XX Factor : George Clooney

Not Flipping for Esquire Flip Book

Jessica Grose — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:25:00 GMT

A guest post from intern Margaret Johnson: A few thoughts came to mind when I saw the video demonstration of Esquire 's May "Mix 'N' Match" cover , which, according to AdAge, is "perforated to split into a flip book that will let readers play mix and...(read more)

A Man's Life Is Still Complete Without Children

Jessica Grose — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:17:00 GMT

Meghan , I'm fascinated by the "cultural metabolism" (as you so aptly put it) of these parental age stories, as well, but I suspect that men will never feel the same sort of pressure no matter how many of these studies are pumped out. Even with the rise...(read more)

The Lipstick Level: Celebrity and YSL Still Sells

Jessica Grose — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:19:00 GMT

There's good news all around in today's lipstick level, both at the high and low ends. Predictably, Wal-Mart is doing incredibly well, but according to the IHT , it's actually exceeding expectations . Also doing well: niche teen stores like Hot Topic....(read more)