SO THIS HAPPENED

on September 1st

We rounded up the day's biggest news and trending stories so you can start the conversation at cocktail hour (and sound wicked smart doing it).

HLN news anchor Lynn Smith relies on specific strategies when she's overwhelmed by bad news.

"I no longer see my body as my enemy, but instead, I see it as my friend; when you love your friends, you're kind to them."

Quote of the day

Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.

â€“ J.K. Rowling

Score big on these pretty shoulder-season shoes.

Get ready to shake things up.