December Series: Best Videos of 2010

Hey Biffles! To countdown to the new year, BFF is recapping, each week, all of your favorite videos from this year! Remember the McDonald's chicken nugget rage video, or Liu Wei, the armless pianist who won China's Got Talent? Well, we do! Follow us as we take a look at some of this year's funniest, cutest, and most outrageous videos every Tuesday this December! Let's start the series off with...


OK Go - "Last Leaf"
Who DOESN'T love OK Go's awesomely intricate videos. See what some wackiness on a few treadmills leads to! (Apparently for OK Go, it's Rube Goldberg machines, show dogs, and toast!)

Double Rainbow

Whoever Hungrybear 9562 is, he must be the one guy who is THIS enamored by the magic of THE DOUBLE RAINBOW!!!!

Australia's Next Top Model Host Announces the Wrong Winner!

Enough said.

Tell us what your favorite videos of the year were, and YOU could be featured in BFF's Best Videos of 2010 series!! Stay tuned next Tuesday for another round of crazy videos!

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Budget-Friendly Holiday Fashion Trends

Hi BFF'ers!
With the holiday shopping season in full gear, splurging on cute, new outfits may take a backseat to all the gifts we are getting. But never fear, BFF has some fun and affordable trends for your next holiday party!

Cocktail rings: Make a statement, for under $10, by adding funky rings like this one from Forever 21

Sequins: Try small sparkly accessories for a varied look, or a bold sequined top to stand out from the crowd. Find under $40 deals, like this gold sequined tank, at Express!

Cashmere: This adds a touch of luxury to any holiday outfit. Yahoo! Shine has a great article on cashmere accessories for under $100!

The LBD: The little black dress is always a great classic. Check out Kourtney Kardashian's H&M find for only $40!

Sparkly or Jewel-Toned Nails: Try gold and silver for a POP effect, or a warm jewel tone, like teal (a hot winter trend!), to complement a party dress for under $10.

Greco-Roman Inspirations: According to WWD, this season is big on the Roman Holiday trend, so go for dresses with gorgeous draping detail or a one-shouldered look, like this gold cocktail dress by bebe

Bold Eyes: For this holiday season, try strong bright colors with your eye make-up for a glam statement, like limited-edition Silent Night by Nars, a vivid gold. For a cost-effective alternative, go for L'Oreal's H.I.P. collection - under $10!

So who ever said that you have to forgo cute holiday looks for the gift-giving spirit! Test out some of these top trends, and let us know which ones you like best!
Stay fab, Biffles ;)

BFF's Favorite 'Divas'

VH1's Salute the Troops will be featuring blowout performances by some of the top divas of the music industry. Let's take a look at some of our favorites...

Nicki Minaj
Originally from Trinidad and Tobago, this spunky 25-year-old rap diva burst onto the hip-hop scene with "Massive Attack" and "Your Love" earlier this year. Often see with brightly-colored tresses, this is one star that does not want to be defined:  "The point is, everyone is not black and white. There are so many shades in the middle, and you’ve got to let people feel comfortable with saying what they want to say when they want to say it," Minaj tells OUT Magazine in a recent interview. With feminist pride, and alter-egos (like Roman Zolanski), Nicki Minaj is will definitely be making huge waves in the music and pop culture. Check out her new album, Pink Friday, which debuted at #2 this past November!

Katy Perry
Califorinia Gurl Katy Perry has dominated the music scene with hits, like "Teenage Dream" and "Fireworks." But she's probably best known for consistently making headlines, with back-to-back performances at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and the Grammy Nominations Concert Live and her recent controversial wedding to Russell Brand in India. But we all love Perry because this is one diva that knows how to have fun! (Did you catch her short-lived guest star on Sesame Street that was deemed too racy for the children's classic?) Her suggestive lyrics, provocative outfits, and down-to-earth, Christian background make Perry a fascinating femme fatale. As Perry tells Harper's Baazar, "I'm kind of a good girl—and I'm not."

Hayley Williams
Paramore frontwoman, Hayley Williams, rounds out the band's pop punk sounds. Collaborating with B.o.B on the hit single, "Airplanes," earlier this year (though the pair did not even meet until recently!), Williams demonstrates her strong vocals and musical range. As singer, songwriter, and keyboardist for Paramore, she garnered a lot of devout fans with "Decode," which became the official song of Twilight. With all of these projects, it is clear that Williams and Paramore are not going anywhere (like rumors of their break up in 2008).


These divas are great examples of women leading the charge! We here at BFF especially love that they are taking the time to "Salute the Troops." Like our BFF bracelet, which connects you with someone in the armed forces, support for our men and women overseas and back home is amazing!


Catch these lovely ladies perform on VH1's Salute the Troops this Sunday, December 5th.
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Holiday Gift Giving Guide!!

We've just passed the biggest shopping day of the year (anybody go Black Friday shopping?), but most people don't do their holiday shopping until December. If you are stuck on what to get, BFF has got your gift giving guide for this holiday season!

Foodies

Bakers will love baking tools that will help set their yummy creations apart. Try specialty cookie cutters or a frosting set from the Sur La Table gift guide!

Surprise your favorite food enthusiast with quirky kitchen gadgets, like this Raman combo fork-spoon

Tech Nerds

For people who LOVE their phones, I Make My Case provides custom-designed cases for iPhones and Blackberries; a great way to personalize a gift! 

Amp up an average photo frame by going digital! Best Buy carries a great range of digital photo frames that will bring life to your favorite memories.

Just For You

The man in your life will LOVE this personalized Man Cave sign! 

This adorable photo collage journal set is perfect for keeping your thoughts and memories!

The Outdoorsman (or Woman)

This solar-powered charger by LL Bean is great for the wired adventurer!

Capture the best scenic landscapes with a camcorder made for the great outdoors. It's waterproof! 

Home Designers

Random decorative objects made cute gifts, especially if you fill it with stocking-stuffer goodies, like candy! Check out Mikasa's huge selection of bowls, vases, and more!

Scented candles are always a great touch to any home decor. These gorgeous wood-blown glass candle set is sure to add to the holiday charm.

I hope BFF's 2010 gift guide has sparked some fun ideas for presents. No matter how cheesy, "it's the thought that counts" never goes out of style! Good luck gifting, BFF'ers ;)

World AIDS Day

Friends,

Did you know that today is World AIDS Day? World AIDS Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of the HIV infection. An organization called (RED) is a simple idea that transforms our incredible collective power as consumers into a financial force to help others in need. The organization teams up with iconic brands such as Converse, Apple, Dell, Starbucks, Nike, and GAP (just to name a few) to help create unique (RED) products, in which 50% of the profits are sent to the Global Fund to invest in HIV and AIDS programs in Africa. (RED) believes that by 2015, the number of babies born with HIV could be zero.

How can you help? Show your support! Head over to (RED)'s Facebook page to find out more information. You can also download an already-made profile image that you can place as your own to show others your continue support and awareness for the cause. Shops like Starbucks will be donating a portion of money received today to the (RED) project.

Awareness is key, biffles! Let's do whatever we can to help change our world.

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VH1's 'Divas' Salute the Troops

Hi Biffles!
VH1, in partnership with USO, is hosting a concert in support of our troops overseas. Performers include R&B songstress, Keri Hilson and "California Gurl," Katy Perry! Viewers can show their support now by adding their Facebook profile picture to the Salute the Troops Mosaic or donating $1 to USO's Operation Enduring Care.


And as always, you can purchase a BFF bracelet and get to know someone serving in the armed forces. It's an awesome token of support that will remind us of the hard work and sacrifice these men and women out there undergo. Find your BAFF (Best Armed Forces Friend)!


**A special shoutout goes to Keri Hilson and the other VH1 "Divas", Big Time Rush for showing their patriotism this holiday season, and all of the wonderful supporting celebrities, including Perez Hilton, who featured our BFF bracelets on his fashion-inspired blog, Coco Perez!!


Catch VH1 Divas Salute the Troops this Sunday, December 5.
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Send An E-Card Day!

Happy Monday, BFF'ers!

Did you know that today is Send An E-Card Day? A simple greeting card in someone's inbox is a small, fun gesture that will brighten anyone's day! So take a moment today to send your friends and family a personalized e-card.

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