Nicole Williams

It's been a few years since I've been on the dating scene, but I never departed for a date without the essential precursor to heading out with any new beau: doing the Google check. It hasn't taken long for this stealth, inexpensive and revealing trend to hit the job market,...

Beep. Beep. Beep. Beeeeeeeeeeep. You reach over and flail your hand around until you locate the snooze button and silence your ear piercing alarm clock. It takes all of your energy to lift your pounding, hungover head and peer at what ungodly hour it must be. Not only do you...

It's that torturous in-between time when it's not quite warm enough to go sans coat, and not quite cold enough to wear the wool sweater. Celebrate Spring and the arrival of mild(er) temps with these savvy style tips.

1. Start with your classic pieces and build from there. Your...

For ambitious women in their 20s or early 30s, having a baby may still be far lower on the priority list than getting that promotion (or getting that hunk in Sales). But everything major in life takes planning, including starting a family. If you hope to someday "have it all,"...

There's the friend who complains about never having enough money, yet has a closet full of designer bags. Or the colleague who suggests splitting the bill down the middle every time you meet for sushi (her favorite). When it comes to prickly cash flow conversations, how can you avoid offending...

She knows how to work a room, she's always impeccably dressed, and no matter how hard you might try you just can't seem to break her confidence. Hate her or love her, everyone wants to be her. Here are 10 tactics to achieving your own Girl on Top status:

1. Know...

A year or two ago, fashionistas ruled the style scene. They proudly sported designer labels, toted the latest "it" bags, and rarely felt the need to shop the sale rack. But with the economic downturn, even the usual big spenders have had to master the art of shopping on a...

HOT: Taylor Swift to Host SNL

The country cutie and Best Female Video winner is slated to host this week's episode of Saturday Night Live. Swift, 19, who was asked to host the show over the summer, certainly has plenty of material to draw from when brainstorming skit ideas. "There...

Most women have no problem dropping big bucks on a to-die-for dress that they'll wear once to a friend's wedding. But the idea of spending your precious paycheck on work clothes is about as appealing as the contents of the office fridge. However, consider this: You spend more time on...

Best Career Move of the Week: Kate Gosselin Has a Sense of Humor

Who woulda thunk that nightmare wife Kate Gosselin would come out of her ugly mess of a divorce as the good guy? In a desperate attempt to save TLC ratings and rebrand her image as mildly likable,...

Whoever said work and romance don't mix hasn't read US Weekly lately (or Forbes for that matter). Here, my picks for the hottest couples whose spark ignited on the job.

#6: Julia Roberts and Danny Moder

When Julia met cameraman Danny Moder on the set of The...

In case you haven't heard, work is the singles bar of the 21st century. (Just ask David Letterman!) Office hookups are hardly unusual these days. According to one survey, 82% of respondents knew of an illicit romance going on in their office.

Unfortunately, for the rest of us who...

HOT: Lauren Conrad Lands a Film Deal

The former Hills beauty who wrote a bestselling book loosely based on her life has sold the rights to turn L.A. Candy into a motion picture. The producers of mega hit movie series Twilight, Temple Hill Entertainment, will be leading the charge. So...

Everyone reacts differently to a layoff. Some people jump right into their job hunt, pounding out cover letters and calling recruiters on a daily basis. Some prefer to enjoy their severance package as they catch up on daytime TV. Others hibernate in embarrassment and disappointment, ignoring the bills piling up...

You met all the qualifications, you researched the hell out of the company, and you brought your A game to the interview. But they chose someone else for the job of your dreams.

Sometimes our career paths don't take the turns we expect them to. Take Hillary Clinton, for instance,...

The daily grind can take it's toll. Up your energy, positivity, and productivity with these tips.

10. Make a list. Pre-breakfast, compiling a daily to-do list creates mental order and calms the mind. Effective lists contain only 10 things (including one fun task). Each should have an allotted time...

Thinking about setting up your best mate with your cubicle mate? Think twice. While it can be a nice gesture (and far less risky than dating a co-worker yourself), making romantic connections at the office can still have repercussions. If you decide to brave the matchmaking mayhem, make sure the...

Dear Mr. West,

It seems the MTV Video Music Awards provided yet another platform for you to inform the music industry, press and fans about why you are an authority on all things music...and life in general. We recognize your great accomplishments and applaud you for such strides. However, after...

Best Career Move of the Week: Taylor Swift Milks the Sweetheart Role

What country singer Taylor Swift thought at one point was the worst night of her life actually turned out to be a publicity blessing in a douche bag's disguise. After rap's biggest ego-maniac, Kanye West, stole the spotlight...

Vanishing bonuses, nonexistent expense accounts, and the threat of being laid off at any minute have everyone feeling on edge. If there's ever been a time for a morale boost, this would be it. Here, some ways to motivate your team and make them feel loved -- before you end...