Taylor Swift's February 2012 Vogue cover showed the singer sporting a floppy hat and it inspired this Polyvore set. Not only is Taylor Swift our inspiration, but so is Kelly Rowland for her effortless, laidback beauty. Tell us how you will rock this look by commenting below, on Facebook or Twitter. Rock the Look

Although fashion is an extension of your personality, so are nails. With the various technologies affforded to us today, there are so much we can do to express our individuality with our nails alone. If you're stumped on what to try next, or want to add some color to your nails look no further. We've put together 5 nail trends that are sure to tickle your fancy. Even better is that most can be done by yourself (or a bestie), and at no real cost! read more

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While I was helping out a coworker with a project, I began flipping through random pages of personal finance articles I found in publications such as Black Enterprise, Ebony, The Next Step Magazines and even online at Yahoo! Finance. I completely forgot how much of I nerd I am about this stuff.

Experts say that the Great Recession might be coming to an end, but I don't plan on holding my breath anytime soon, especially since it's costing me. Everything from gas to cheese to clothes and health insurance plans seem to be going up, except the cost of living. College graduates have decided to stay home alittle longer with their parents until they can themselves together beyond the college debt, and even young adults who previously moved out of mom and dad's house are back in the nest again. Aside from reduced income and living within one's means, what more can we do? read more

The warm weather is in full bloom and this week's trend is evidence of this- Florals. It has been seen on the runway, the streets and even on your favorite celebrities, a la Rihanna. Although the runway and celebrities rock the trend their budget is most likely over your heads (including mine), but just as the backpack trend, Stimulation Status has scoured the web in search of the hottest floral clothing and accesories just for you! read more