The simple little cupcake, all its childish swirls of sugary, creamy topping and sprinkles, is so last decade. Fanciful reinventions have taken this plain miniature cake into the realm of gourmet indulgence, and the most fantastic creations can be found Stateside at Chicago’s more....

According to a study by the University of Buffalo‘s journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior and  Social Networking, women who base their self-worth on their looks publish more photos and maintain larger social networks, such as Facebook. The research polled 311 23-year-olds about their...

As we continue to struggle through precarious employment and financial crises, The Adventures of Unemployed Man, by Erich Origen and Gan Golan, provides some humorous insight. This satirical international bestseller has received rave reviews from the New York Times to Time Magazine and CNN,...

A major retrospective of Damien Hirst‘s work is currently on exhibit at the Tate Modern in London. CNN‘s Monita Rajpal talks to the artist about money, how he has changed, his work and what it says about him. Damien Hirst Tate Modern Retrospective is on show until 9...

Referencing looks by Proenza Schouler, Erdem, and Peter Pilotto, fashion reporter Allison McNamara shows how to wear this summer’s staple, the printed floral jean, in 3 different ways: Transitional; Tailored; and Day to Night. Video courtesy of PopSugarTV. THE PULSE is produced by...

Fine dining doesn’t have to mean exclusive, just the best there of food and and wine that you can  find, share, and enjoy.  Fine Dining Lovers is a gathering place for foodies from all around the world, featuring daily stories about people, places and events. Watch the video of Ferran...

The etiquette of tipping varies widely around the world. Depending on what you know, it can get you a top table and service on your next visit or a seat by the kitchen and a waiter who’s missing in action. Follow the guidelines below, as originally reported in the WSJ. Belgium 10% is...

Go behind the scenes as Jason Wu talks through the making of his Resort 2013 collection, and the inspirations behind it. Video courtesy of Swarovski TV. THE PULSE is produced by LdC Media The Creative Network: www.ldcmediacreative.com For free daily alerts on what you need and want to know,...

Just posting your social plans on Facebook is giving would-be thieves too much information, and setting yourself up for disaster. Identity thiefs are constantly roving the internet to try and steal your information, and the consequences can really hurt your credit score. There were nearly 12...

Beiersdorf, the global skin care company, has pin-pointed the optimum amount of sunscreen that should be worn, and discovered that most people do not use enough product for adequate protection. Using an infrared imaging spectrometer, the equipment works on a colour scale: green represents...

Sizebook is a personal stylist and advisor in one app. Great for when travelling, this handy tool can keep track of your clothing sizes, convert sizes between regions, estimate what you can expect to pay in sales, and create a shopping list to keep track of what you’re buying, Log on to...

An unfamiliar wine list can be overwhelming. Wine expert Gillian Ballance shows some quick and easy no-fail tips and go-to choices. Video courtesy of Chow.com. THE PULSE is produced by LdC Media The Creative Network: www.ldcmediacreative.com For free daily alerts on what you need and want...