May 17, 2012

RED Hearts: The Evils Of Groupon

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RED Hearts are guests posts on I Heart Daily from the authors of RED: Teenage girls in America write on what fires up their lives today. Today’s RED Hearts post is from Zoe Mendelson, 21, in NYC, who explains the downsides of Groupon: “This is a time when EVERYONE is looking for a deal because money is tight,” said Carol Wallak, owner of Sola, an inventive and welcoming (the Hawaiian Islands meet the Midwest) restaurant in Chicago. “We’re in a neighborhood of families, and to … [Read more...]

RED Hearts: The Best Crossover Music

ben lear-lillian a folk opera

RED Hearts are guests posts on I Heart Daily from the authors of RED: Teenage girls in America write on what fires up their lives today. Today’s RED Hearts post is from Maya Popa, 23, in NYC, who's into music with big heart and a little hilarity: First there was MTV's Hip Hopera based on Bizet's Carmen. We couldn't help but watch it: Wyclef Jean as a crystal ball reader and Beyonce-anything is enough enticement. Then R. Kelly released the notorious “Trapped in the Closet,” … [Read more...]

RED Hearts: Chic Basics

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RED Hearts are guests posts on I Heart Daily from the authors of RED: Teenage girls in America write on what fires up their lives today. Today’s RED Hearts post is from Cammi Henao, 18, in Chicago, who's stocking her closet with staple styles that last: Throughout high school, I loved the inexpensive clothes that changed to match the trends and accordingly had a lifespan of about six months. Half my closet was from Forever21. It worked for me. I could always incorporate something new … [Read more...]