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OC Romance | Beyonce & Jay-Z Wine and Dine at La Marina!

Beyonce and Jay-Z caused a stir last night as the hit New York’s new hotspot, La Marina. Located on the waterfront of Upper Manhattan, the couple joined Swizz Beatz, Steve Stoute, Memphis Bleek, and more for cocktails, cigars, and a lot of fun. Looking fab as usual, Bey paired her Charlotte Olympia pumps with a Roberto Cavalli animal print dress. Check out the flicks after the break! Read more…

OC Romance + Fitness | Exercise Can Improve Your Sex Life

Who doesn’t love a good roll in the hay?! The answer to that is a given, but the hard question to answer is, “Who loves exercise?” If you or your partner is one of those people who are not a big fan of exercise, you will soon change your tune once you hear these reasons why you should be. With emphasis on the “healthy” in having a healthy sex life, here are 5 motivational reasons why you should get in the gym before rolling in the hay. Read more…

OC Romance | BYOG: The 3 Things They Don’t Tell You About “The Fairytale” Lesson #3

By | khoLi

Glad you’re back! I was worried I might have lost you. Let’s just jump right into this. Remember last week’s lesson when we decided that one of the main factors in maintaining your fairytale romance is remaining undoubtedly, unabashedly you – by any means necessary?

No? No worries. Here’s a recap:

Your partner was initially attracted to you … because they recognized you as a dynamic being with goals and dreams that you were capable of reaching. They… also recognized you as someone reflective of and complementary to their own goals and dreams. They chose you because they … became inspired and excited by the possibility that you would someday become even more you. Because of this, they’ve chosen you to join them in their journey, to accompany them to the Emerald City, to walk with them down their figurative yellow brick road … or whatever.

Are you willing to remain consistently you through it all? I hope so … because … Read more…

OC Romance | 6 Dating Mistakes Even Smart Women Make

Trying to make your new relationship last or just looking to avoid a repeat of your latest dating mistakes? Follow our guide to finding Mr. Right. (No, it’s not impossible!) Read more…

OC Romance | Amber Rose Shows Off Her Bare Baby Belly!

Model, singer, and Wiz Khalifa’s fiance announced her pregnancy at the 2012 VMA’s and now she’s showing off her belly up close and personal. In a photo posted to Amber Roses’ Instagram, the bald-headed beauty poses to show off her glowing pregnancy. Amber thanked all of her fans and specifically called out Wiz for giving her the best gift in life. Conrats to them! Read more…

OC Romance | Virgo Men That Will Make You Melt!

Columbus Short | September 19th

Virgo men are pratical, sincere, patient, dependable and forever loving! This earth-sign carries a nature which makes men stable and grounded. Virgo men are a favorite among daddy’s girls and women with absentee fathers. From his melodious voice to his tender gaze, there’s something soothing about the Virgo man. With his firm, athletic body, he can hold you in a way that makes you feel completely safe. Check out some of our fav OliveCoco Virgo men! Read more…

OC Romance | Congrats to Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on Their Wedding!

Another Hollywood couple has jumped the broom! Actress Blake Lively and actor Ryan Reynold secretly wed this past weekend in a private ceremony in South Carolina. The couple–who met in 2010 on the set of Green Lantern– were able to keep the ceremony a secret from the media which included performances by Bette Midler and Florence Welche of Florece & The Machine. According to reports:

Jeweler to the stars Lorraine Schwartz designed the rings the couple exchanged, and the groom and his groomsmen all wore Burberry suits with custom-designed leather suspenders made by Reynolds’ friend Christopher Bailey.

This is the first marriage for Lively and the second for Reynolds who was married to actress Scarlett Johansson. Blake and Ryan’s wedding will be featured in the December issue of Martha Stewart Weddings. Congrats to the happy couple! Read more…

OC Culture | How to Handle Co-Parenting Issues

By | Maya Antoinique

Co-parenting amicably with your ex can give your children stability and a close relationships with both parents, BUT it is not easy at all. Putting aside your feelings and letting go of the hurt and pain endured in the relationship to co-parent agreeably can be filled with stress. Despite the many challenges, though, it is possible to develop a cordial working relationship with your ex for the sake of your children. With these tips, you can remain calm, stay consistent, and avoid or resolve conflict with your ex and make joint custody work. These steps below have helped me remain humble and peaceful in my current situation. Read more…

OC Romance | Evelyn Lozada Opens Up To ABC’s Nightline About Chad’s Domestic Violence

Last month, news broke that VH1 reality star Evelyn Lozada and NFL’er Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson had been involved in a domestic violence altercation. Several days after the incident, Evelyn filed for divorce from her husband of 41 days and now she’s opening up about that fateful night. In an interview on ABC’s Nightline Thursday evening, Evelyn talked about exactly what when down that night, how she feels about critics in regards to her Basketball Wives image, and how she feels about Chad today. See the video below.

We wish both Evelyn and Chad the best in healing through this situation.

OC Romance | BYOG: The 3 Things They Don’t Tell You About “The Fairytale” Lesson #2

By | khoLi

Remember last week (OK, I’ll be fair. It was like 3 weeks ago) when we began “BYOG: The 3 Things They Don’t Tell You About “The Fairytale”? No? No worries. It can be new for you like it’s new for everyone else! We left off discussing Lesson #1. Need a recap? Of course you do..

Lesson #1: Disappointment is Inevitable: Ladies, I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer, but there are multitudes of ways that we let disappointment taint our love.

Here’s what we do: We lie to ourselves: We recreate our significant others in our heads as gods- beings incapable of wrongdoing.

Here’s what else we do: We create unnecessary frustrating comparisons. We’re sad that our significant other isn’t acting exactly as they did yesterday. We’re chastising ourselves for where we are in our lives … and now we’re looking at our significant other like “You know what? You ain’t all that, either!”

We’re wondering, “Why can’t I just have that Jay and Bey love?!” Read more…