A few weeks ago a user called ethereal_eyes sent me a Znote of this incredible video she made. As a creative person and a lover of all things Zwinktopian, ethereal_eyes wanted to show all the unique things you can do with Zwinky. After seeing this video I knew I had found myself a Zwinky Celebrity! First, let me show you what I saw.

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I'm sooo excited to announce that new prom wear has arrived at Z Avenue!

This year we've added some great looks inspired by some of this year's hottest trends. I absolutely love the purple bubble dress for female hotties and a classic bow tie and checkmate trousers for the men.

When you are finished picking out the perfect look be sure to head over to Artizans and pick out a party perfect new 'do, too!

And be sure to send me a Znote showing off what you've come up with!

Meanwhile, stay tuned for more prom updates here at zwINK and on our Twitter page! Make sure you're following us so you'll be the first to be in the know!

Welcome back to Zworoscopes, your Zwinky's monthly astrological forecast.

This month is a special edition, dedicated to the upcoming Zwinky Prom!

Remember, your Zwodiac sign is based on when your Zwinky was created. You can find that information where it says "Zwinky Since:" on your profile.

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If you've been following the news the last week or so, you probably couldn't help hearing all of the hubbub about Facebook's newest feature... the "Like" button. If you haven't, and you're thinking "DUH! They already have a like button," then here's a quick update. Plus an explanation about why you should care.

Not only can you "Like" something that's on your friends' Facebook pages... you can now "Like" anything on the whole wide Internet... including Zwinky!

I know, I know... it'd be so much more accurate if we could put a "Love" button up there. Like just doesn't seem to express how much fun we all have in Zwinktopia. But, for now, Facebook's keeping our declarations of adoration casual.

What this'll do is add Zwinky to what used to be your Facebook "Fan" pages and it'll also send a post to your wall, letting your friends know that you, ahem, "Like" Zwinky and that they should check it out, too.

You know our philosophy, the bigger our community gets, the more fun we get to have. In other words, the more people who live in Zwinktopia, the more impressive the features and events can be!

So, if you haven't already, head to the Zwinky homepage and look up by your Log In/Log Out button.

Hit that "Like" button and let the whole world know that you're a proud member of the Zwinky community. And stay tuned... we're hoping to make this a regular feature of our blog posts, too!

Looking for a new style? In need of a makeover? Then head over to ZLux and check out Artizans, a new boutique that is focused solely on hairstyles!

Artizans has something for every body type and every need, from long to short, straight to curly! And don't forget, it's springtime, so you know what that means... Prom is just around the corner! What better reason to go splurge on a new look?!?

Here are my favorite styles for each body type:

So what are you waiting for? Head over to Artizans and check it out for yourself! Find your favorite look, choose the color and go show off the new you!

I love reading about individual success stories... almost as much as I love snacks. But an individual success story about a snack-lover? Hello! That's like getting free Godiva raspberry cordials on top of your banana split.

So you can understand why I'm so pleased that New York Times best-selling cookbook author Lisa Lillien – a.k.a. Hungry Girl – recently agreed to answer a few questions for the zwINK audience. Read on, hungry Zwinksters!

Mister Snacktastic: Hey, Lisa! You've gone from healthy eating email writer to world-famous (and best-selling) cookbook author in less than five years. Outside of being a hard-worker, to what one thing do you attribute your success?

Hungry Girl: I think the Hungry Girl daily emails became so popular because the content is fun, funny and relatable, in addition to being totally relevant. I think the success of HG is due, in large part, to that. And my taste buds. Like Shakira's hips, they don't lie.

Snacktastic: For Zwinksters looking to make big changes in their lives, what advice would you give them?

HG: Take one day at a time. Set goals that are realistic. Drink lots of water. Don't be too extreme. Try to find a way of eating that will work for you FOREVER.

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Hey there, Zwinksters! I've come out of hibernation to bring you a little something special: a zwINK interview with a woman who has sold more cookbooks than I've eaten M&Ms. Look for the interview on Monday. But first, a little back-story...

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I recently found myself in a room packed with over 200 women. No, this wasn't a dream. Or me at a Mommy Bloggers convention. Rather, I'd gotten wind of a special book signing and swanky after-party in downtown Manhattan for New York Times best-selling cookbook author Lisa Lillien – a.k.a. Hungry Girl. With a few mouse clicks, I had myself an invitation to attend the night's festivities.

If I sound like I'm bragging, I am. Mister Snacktastic is all about after-parties with awesome free snacks. Add the fact this was for the Queen of Healthy-Yet-Delicious-Snack-Creation, and it was as if a cartoon angel and devil appeared on each of my shoulders and, rather than debate whether I should attend, both high-fived and insisted I should go.

Now, in full disclosure...

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Zwinksters, the polls are now closed! Thank you to everyone who voted for the 2010 prom theme! We got a total of nearly 15,000 votes, and I know for a fact that the Zwinky Prom Committee is using the results to start ordering supplies already!

When one of the members of the committee and I were hanging out in his dorm the other day, I saw a receipt for a few items. He wouldn't tell me anything specific yet. I'll let you know if and when I find anything out.

As far as the dates are concerned, I think the committee's got a lot of work ahead, so it's probably at least a couple of weeks away, if not more. Still, I'd start saving up those ZBucks (make the most of your time by playing the games in the truth's mini-arcade!)

And maybe you want to get to Target and take advantage of the big Zwinky gift card promotion. You can buy a $10 gift card for only $8, only until April 24!

Make sure your dorm's in tip-top shape so you can throw a pre- or after-prom party! Oh, and start thinking about your date! I bumped into Miss Thang this morning. Our reigning prom queen was trying on a pair of heels I couldn't walk in if I had a rolling walker to lean on! Me? I was replacing my old sandals, since my right sole had a huge hole where the big toe's supposed to go!

Anyway, she was taking a quick break from working on her column, which she told me about. It's really inspirational! So keep an eye out for that, too!

Meanwhile, I'm slipping on my new sandals and I'm off to snoop around for more prom scoops!

Hey all of you fabulous Zwinksters! Miss Paparazzi here to talk about my two very favorite topics: celebrities and vacations! I, myself, have just gotten back from a little mini-vacation in the sun! Believe me when I say I needed it! I was looking ghostly and much too wintery. I had so much fun breaking out my flip-flops, tank tops and shorts... if only for a few days!

Spending time in the surf & sand made me think of something very important: celebrities!!! I started thinking about what their favorite vacation spots might be, so I did a little snooping and got us the scoop! Now if we want to (and if we have a private jet, assistants and a ton of money), we can vacation like the rich and famous!

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