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Pimping your profile, the refined thing to do!

Hello Zwinktopia!

Here at Zwinky, we're all about expressing yourself. Whether it's by chatting with your friends, making a new fashion trend, or just doing your own thing, we encourage you to make a statement!

But there's another way to make a splash in Zwinktopia: on your profile page! Did you just meet someone new, and want to find out what they're all about? Check their profile page! Want to make an impression on that 'special someone'? Shout them out on your profile!

Personalizing your profile page can be as simple as using the provided themes and colors. To choose some easy designs simply click on the 'Edit This Page' link in the taskbar above your profile picture.

Mr Foxtrot

But if you want to change things up like I did with my crazy cool skull and crossbones background, there's another way to do it.

Ppl always ask me, "How did you do that?!" Well, personally I like to use Webfetti, like Ms. Information blogged about a little while back.

You can easily pimp out your profile using their Layouts, Generators, and Graphics. To make the changes to your profile, click 'Edit Profile' under your picture. Then select 'Click to display' next to the Custom Stylesheet.

Mr Foxtrot

The window will open up. Just paste in your code and your on your way!

While you're in your Edit Profile page, be sure to fill in your quotes, favorites, and tags, so other Zwinksters can see what you're all about. And remember, your profile page is still the only place to check your Znotes, so go check it out!

See you in Zwinktopia!

Mr Foxtrot

Skeleton's Closet Closing!

Announcing your last chance to snag a deal on this year's Halloween costumes and decorations! Head on over to The Skeleton's Closet quick- because after Thursday, these items will be gone.

Pick up this year's most popular costumes including Naughty Nurse and my favorite the Geisha, all at 50% off!

After all, in these tough financial times who isn't searching for a little bargain?

Questions About Love? Miss Thang's Got Answers!

Hello my lovelies!

I feel like it's been forever! I swear, things have been so crazy around here. My social calendar has just been packed, especially with the holidays coming up. And Mr. Metropolitan keeps calling wondering why I won't go out with him! When I told him that I would only date him if we were the last two Zwinkys on a deserted island, he took it a bit too literally as you can see. (Sorry, Mr. Metropolitan, it was just meant to be a joke! Just saw your blog post, and let me tell you, dissing a girl is not the way to her heart!)

But onto bigger and better things! I have missed you all like crazy! I know a lot of you have been dealing with some trouble in your love lives and are looking for some helpful advice. Well, ask and you shall receive, Zwinksters!

Each month, I'm going to open my mailbag (or Prada bag where I keep my Blackberry) and answer some of your most important relationship questions. And it all starts today:

Thanksgiving Webfetti for your profile page

Darling Zwinky pilgrims!

I know we've all been having a ton of fun getting crazy good discounts over at the Skeleton's Closet. But let's not get so absorbed in what's passed that we forget to see what's coming up! Namely: Thanksgiving! If your profile page is still spooked out, it's time to live in the now, or rather the Nov.

Check out Webfetti.com to spice up your page.

You can get a cool layout, like this one:

and add some bling, perhaps a tricky turkey

or mmmmmmmmmmmmmmy favorite, pumpkin pie!!

However you decide to decorate, I hope ya have fun!

PopStar Guitar rocks Zwinky

Get ready to rock, Zwinksters! PopStar Guitar, a new XS Games title coming soon to a Wii or Playstation 2 near you, is on the scene in Lexi Hall. Go now to check out the trailer and learn more about this exciting game that hits store shelves on Nov. 18th!

While you're at it, why not get into character? I'm still trying to decide...angry, clinging-to-his-youth '80s Glam PopStar?

Or brooding, wannabe-toughguy Boy Band PopStar?

By the way, you won't be able to get the guitar prop for much longer. So, go to The Skeleton's Closet now to get yours before the Clearance Sale ends!

Turkey Fun & Games in Z's Greetings!

Halloween may be over, but there's always another season or celebration waiting around the corner. So head over to Z's Greetings in the Zwinchester to get in the spirit!

At the card kiosk, you can prepare yourself and your friends for the very important (and delicious!) upcoming Thanksgiving season. Thanks to Z's Greetings and My Fun Cards, you can select a holiday card from a variety of different designs and send it to a friend through email, or as a Znote directly to your friend's profile page! Check out this one I sent to Miss Cosmopolitan:

If you're stopping by - I have a card recommendation - check out the "Rescue Your Fellow Turkeys" card, which is actually a game! I was thrilled to see that this is a cute Thanksgiving game very similar to my favorite game in Zarcadia - Pie Oh My! Before and after sending the card, I couldn't resist playing a few rounds and saving those turkeys! Enjoy, and be sure to send some cards to your friends so they can join in the fun as well!

So long Shocktoberfest!

Darnit, I don't want to face it, but Shocktoberfest has come and gone. My first Halloween in Zwinktopia was an absolute blast. I got to dress up and hang out with a lot of really cool people. Thank you all for making the festivities so much fun!

Here are a few of the highlights of my experience.

Click on the thumbnails to see the scrapbook page in the window above.

Election Day? Pshaw - It's National Candy Day!

As odd as it may sound, someone decided to make today, November 4th, National Candy Day. Just four days after Halloween (prom night for candy manufacturers) and the same date as Election Day in the U.S., today we now learn serves as a day to celebrate candy diversity.

Don't get me wrong, I love me some snacks. My Zwinky profile layout was designed for me by one of our talented Webfetti designers, Jason, and is called Chocoholic Chocolate Candies. I write snack reviews for fun. And I eat candy on a regular basis. But hey, even I have limits.

Halloween and National Candy Day both within a week of each other? I guess with the economy as tough as it is right now, we all can leverage our leftover Halloween loot and let it count toward National Candy Day, as well.

And on the same day as Americans stand up and decide who will lead the country for the next four years... we all can stand up and vote with our wallets as to which candy treat we feel is the right one right now for the job of quieting our cravings. That's my plan, at least. Today, for more reasons than one, I ask myself - do I feel like a nut?

However you vote today, remember...

Stay snacktastic.

So many great costumes in such a short time!

Wow, ever since Little Miss Indie posted about great Shocktoberfest costumes, we've gotten some amazing Znotes showing us even more! So here's a followup spotlighting some more simply fantastic looks!

This is my a absolute favorite. It's violamaster as the Star Wars supervillain Chancellor Palpatine.

Spooky Tunes To Party To

Happy Halloween, Zwinktopia!

Shocktoberfest is in full swing and it looks like everyone's having a mighty good time!

While I've been hanging out in the ballrooms – Black Magic, Creepy Crawler, Spooky Spirit and Pumpkin Patch – I've been cranking some cool tunes to go with the amazing décor and conversations.

Making the perfect Halloween mix is a tough job. I mean, it's so easy to find yourself totally cheesed out! But there are some really good spooky tunes out there that can give the perfect vibe!

So just in time for the big weekend parties, I'm sharing my playlist with all of you.

Drop me a Znote and tell me what you think of my spooky tunes collection. Or tell me what's on your Shocktoberfest soundtrack! Don't have one yet? Feel free to borrow mine!