Powered by Max Banner Ads Defrost: Dance Off those Winter Blues at Winter Party – the Hottest Winter in the World Leave your snowsuit in the closet, and ditch the suit and tie. All you need is a swimsuit when you escape to the hottest winter destination – the 2012 Winter Party Festival in beautiful Miami Beach aka South Beach! Join outlook at one of the most anticipated events... 

+CLE • Discovering the Unexpected Side of Cleveland by Michael Daniels Recently, when my husband Robbie and I had the chance to visit Cleveland on a press trip, we had expected to see a few things we hadn’t before, take in the museums that we’d previously missed and kick back a bit for the weekend. We’d been to Cleveland – or so we thought – many times before, visiting friends,... 

Mikey Rox’s Ultimate Guide to Gay Gift Giving by Mikey Rox What do you get a gay who has everything? Take your pick from these ideas, perfect for LGBT homebodies, adventurers, activists and more. Nobis Outerwear They say that heat escapes the head faster than any other part of the body, which is why it’s good advice to wrap it up when the weather outside is frightful. Nobis – whose Fall 2011... 

Embrace Your Passion for Holiday Fashion by Ryan Harris With the holidays fast approaching, and a million parties to attend, I’m sure you are now asking yourself, “What will I wear?” or “What gifts should I ask for?” (Okay, maybe I am asking myself that last question). When it comes to all of the holiday parties, you always want to look your best. Whether it is to your company party, your... 

Exploring the Swiss Alps By Aaron Leventhal The Alps are picture-postcard perfect. Formed 100 million years ago by a collision of African, European and Asian plates, these rugged mountains with their lush green valleys, towering pines and deep alpine lakes set the Alps apart as a unique world-class attraction. This past September, I explored the Alps primarily by rail and was captivated by their extraordinary... 

Should Everything Taste Like Bacon?  Yes.  Literally everything. About baconlube You’ve always been a lover of bacon. Now you can be a bacon lover with baconlube, the world’s first bacon-flavored massage oil and personal lubricant. No more horrifying bedroom experiments with bacon grease just hot oily bacon-y good times. But before you start giving meat-flavored massages, we have one small... 

The Politics of Pageantry by Ryan Harris Beyond the glitz and glamour of pageantry, you are sure to find something more than just a pretty girl with a crown. The girls are certainly beautiful, the gowns are fashionably fabulous, and wearing false eyelashes is as natural to a pageant girl as brushing teeth, but the politics in pageantry can be just as sticky as your favorite lip gloss. Pageantry is... 

Molto di Moda + Fashion Week Columbus 2011 by Ryan Harris Well boys, fall is here and it’s time to show the girls that we have style too. I have been noticing a trend lately that doesn’t have to do with fashion; it’s the placement of men’s clothing and shoes in some of my favorite stores. We are being pushed to the back of stores, or being taken over by the expanding women’s fashions. Not... 

Out of Town by Andrew Collins New Orleans New Orleans has long ranked among the top destinations in the United States for gay travelers – it’s been the case for decades, and even following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, LGBT tourists were among the first to return to the Big Easy in significant numbers. The city is especially popular with gay visitors during a handful of... 

Electric to Eclectic – Women’s Fall Fashion 2011 by Ryan Harris Summer is coming to an end and fall fashion is patiently waiting its turn in the fashionista’s wardrobe. Whether you are heading off to a country cottage for much needed relaxation, or out for a chic night on the town, when it comes to fall fashion 2011, it better be molto di moda! Vintage inspiration has taken on a meaning...