It’s finally here! Okay, well, the games coverage officially started on Wednesday (when the U.S. women’s soccer team beat France), but I’m talking about the big kickoff – and all the top events to follow. This weekend, make a date with your TV and keep tabs on the following sports.

Women’s Beach Volleyball – Starting July 28 at 3PM ET
Is there anything more exciting than witnessing the incredible duo of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh compete? I’m going to go with no – and I will be (loudly) cheering them on from my couch as they take on Brazil in the U.S. team’s first game.

Men’s Swimming – Starting July 28 at 8PM ET
I certainly don’t hate the eye candy that comes with men’s swimming, but these guys are good – really good. I’m waiting for Ryan Lochte to give Michael Phelps a run (er, swim?) for his money in the 200m freestyle, and of course, the 4×100 freestyle relay is sure to be a can’t-miss moment.

Women’s Gymnastics – Starting July 29 at 7PM ET
To me, this is the epitome of the summer games. And staring at people do flips, spins, and vaults has me seriously inspired (although not the least bit motivated to try said tricks on my own). Keep an eye out for Jordyn Wieber, who’s one of the favorites on the U.S. team. Her closest competition? Fellow teammate, Gabby Douglas.

Track & Field – Starting August 3 at 4:30PM ET
There is no way I will ever be able to run this fast. Ever. So watching these men and women is pretty remarkable. And while the golds typically go to Jamaican and Kenyan runners, I’m holding out hope that Tyson Gay will hustle his way to gold-medal glory, now that he’s injury-free.

Closing Ceremonies – Starting August 12 at 7PM ET
Let’s be serious. I really want to see this because the Spice Girls are performing. THE SPICE GIRLS! Maybe it’s because I’m partial to the boy/girl-band mania that was the ’90s, but there’s no way I’m missing this reunion (even if I’m only watching from my living room).

By Melissa Mann, Staff Writer

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Whether it’s filled with races and chases or heart-warming moments, these are the movies that make road trips appealing (well, mostly – sorry Chevy, I wouldn’t get in a car with you and your family if you paid me).

It Happened One Night. This 1934 flick was the first great road movie in Hollywood history.

National Lampoon’s Vacation. Because you can’t talk about road trips without mentioning the Griswolds.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles. Steve Martin + John Candy = one side-splitting movie.

Easy Rider. Just watch it and try not to want a motorcycle. (Impossible.)

Due Date. Because who doesn’t love Zach Galifianakis?

Crossroads. Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. If a food craving doesn’t constitute a road trip, I don’t know what does.

Thelma & Louise. The film that brought us Brad Pitt. Sure, it’s an amazing, Oscar-winning movie, but come on – it’s what we were all thinking.

Little Miss Sunshine. The beauty pageant striptease at the end? Awkward? Yes. Hilarious? Without a doubt.

Rain Man. If you can watch this movie without shedding a tear (or two), well, you’re just not human.

By Keriann Coffey, Associate Blog Editor

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4. Because dropping an ice pick is the ultimate “womp-womp,” rub ski wax onto your tool handles for an even more secure grip (they’ll also plunge into condensed the snow more smoothly). Ice Climb recommends using a wax meant for dry snow.

And even if you’re not ready to scale those icy peaks quite yet, tune in to an all-new TNT’s Falling Skies this Sunday at 9/8c, and get that adrenaline pumping.

-By Sarah Stanley, Staff Writer

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Calling all Project Runway fans! Can you believe it’s been a decade since Tim Gunn first snapped, “Make it work”?  Makes me feel nostalgic (and a little old).

Last night’s Season 10 premiere started with a bang. Flashing lights. A cast of 16 designers. All the familiar judges, plus guest judges Patricia Field and Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls, sigh!). And the biggest runway spot in the history of show: Times Square. 

But the fashion? The designers could have kicked it up a notch. It’s Times Square, people! Lantie’s mosquito-net-meets-snakeskin mess was far from the vintage-inspired masterpiece she envisioned. And knit queen Beatrice’s slightly sad yet comfy-looking ensembles? Heidi’s best defense was a impassioned, “I love my Snuggie!”

Of course, there were the stunners – Ven’s perfectly pleated white pants and feminine bustier (this guy is a stud at manipulating fabrics, a definite Fashion Week contender), Christopher’s light and airy, red-carpet-ready chocolate gown. Love them both. Want the gown (for all of my upcoming stints on the red carpet, obvi).

And then there’s Kooan – a straight-from-an-anime-flick, cartoons-are-real-life kind of dude I couldn’t sign off without mentioning. Although he’ll probably (hopefully?) never get to Fashion Week, his completely out-there comments make me ever so happy. Case in point: this tour of his apartment. Watch it. Now.

Until next week, auf wiedersehen.

­-By Joanna Berliner, Editor

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‘Tis the season for Patriotism, but before I get all “America the Beautiful,” let’s take a moment to salute our fellow countries for the things we love: France for fashion (and croissants), Costa Rica for coffee, and Canada for, well, Ryan Gosling. But what does America have to brag about? GQ lists 50 things we do better than anyone else – here are my faves:

Oysters
These slippery little suckers thrive in our 12,380 miles of coastline, producing diverse and distinctive types that pair deliciously with horseradish-heavy cocktail sauce or an artfully crafted mignonette.

Fast Food
Whether it be the growing food truck fad, a hearty ballpark hotdog, or a good, old-fashioned Chick-fil-A sandwich, we’ve got this one in the (doggy) bag.

The T-Shirt
It really doesn’t get more American than a perfectly worn-in t-shirt – and, let’s be serious, this comfortable classic won’t be going out of style any time soon.

Getting Mad as Hell
As proven by the new (and smartly hilarious) HBO series The Newsroom, a good rant is all it takes to grab people’s attention.

National Colors
Yes – there is a way to sport our beloved red, white, and blue (any time of year) without looking like an American flag.

What are your favorite things about America? Tweet us @ruelala.

- By Abigail Kuzia, Editor

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This week’s installment is all kinds of random—and that’s why we love it. Read on for NYC momzillas, life advice from DVF, and the requisite Kate Holmes/Tom Cruise tweet.

@StreetEtiquette: “Don’t ask permission. Do it now and regret later” – PauloCoelho
Except when it comes to borrowing our clothes, mmmkay?

@surisburnbook: Katie’s newfound confidence is the most unsettling thing I’ve experienced since the time I had brunch with Dick Cheney.
Can you blame her? She ditched that husband that called her by the wrong name (RIP Kate!).

@DVF: Generosity is the best investment ! Love Diane
If only it paid off credit card bills, too.

@DemetriMartin: One thing you never hear is “Man that guy is good at badminton.”
Such a underrated skill. 

@joannagoddard: New York is so weird sometimes. Just saw a message on an online forum searching for a “blocks and puzzles tutor” for a 1-year-old.
Hello! Puzzle skills correlate to higher SAT scores. Chop, chop! 

What’d we miss? Leave your favorite tweets of the week in the comments below, or tweet us, of course: @ruelala.

- By Katie Stinchfield, Senior Staff Writer

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There are few closets more iconic than Cher’s in the movie Clueless (I mean, that “Dress Me” computer program? I’m still waiting for one). Well, it seems the ladies over at The Coveteur agree, featuring the Valley Girl as today’s coveted coveteur:

We can’t tell you how many times a day we find ourselves quoting Clueless, the iconic 90s flick that taught us everything we know about Alaïa (“a totally important designer”), Calvin Klein and Billie Holiday (we love “him,” too, Cher!). From her signature white CK slip to her legendary yellow plaid blazer/pleated skirt ensemble—complete with white knee-highs—we figured it is only fitting for Cher to officially become a Coveteur.

I don’t know about you, but tonight, I’m going home and watching this classic film for the millionth time.

-By Keriann Coffey, Associate Blog Editor

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Breathtaking mountaintop scenery. Heart-pounding snowy peaks. Push-yourself athletics. Survivalism at its greatest. This might not be Falling Skies‘ post-apocalyptic setting, but our For Adrenaline Junkies: Heliskiing in Colorado Boutique is pure thrill-seeking adventure. In partnership with TNT’s Falling Skies and led by expert guide Angela Hawse, this heliskiing (translation: extreme, off-trail skiing accessible only by helicopter) expedition through the San Juan Mountains is an experience of a lifetime.

And even if you’re not ready to take off on your own adventure quite yet, tune in to TNT’s Falling Skies this Sunday at 9/8c and get that adrenaline pumping.

- By Katie Flynn, Editor

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Considering that last night was the season finale of Girls (tear), we’re consulting recap after recap just to make sense of everything that happened in the episode. With Marnie moving out, Jessa getting married, Shoshanna going home with Ray, and Adam getting hit by a car, it feels like we just watched an entire season.

As always, Vulture is fast to turn on the snark.

So there you have it: Forget financial security or emotional stability or whatever, real adulthood comesfrom a poorly thought-out marriage to a guy you think is gross. It would beamazing if this show sparked a thousand such ceremonies, where the hipsters of Williamsburg and the Wall Street guys who live in the lofts on the river started getting married en masse. Peace at last!

Crushable praises the oh-so evocative closing scene.

Falling asleep on the train andriding it to the very end, and getting your purse stolen along the way—now that’s the quintessential Millennial New York City experience. Hannah totters off the F train at God-knows-what-hour and wanders barefoot to Coney Island, where she sits in the sand eating her piece of wedding cake. It’s a throwback to the jarring shot of Hannah munching on a cupcake in the shower from the pilot, but it’s clear that in the intervening episodes she’s matured somewhat. Plus, for a show crammed with dialogue and snappy jokes, this wordless sequence was gorgeous.

Slate’s culture critic, Meghan O’Rourke interviews Lena Dunham about the finale and the process of writing the show.

I have more fun writing Adam than doing almost anything. He is such a thrill to write for and as an actor he can do anything. He’s really only scratched the surface of what Adam Driver is capable of. I also think he’s really great-looking. I find the character really sexy, so I was curious about whether anybody would have that reaction to him.

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