Break the Silence
How to speak up, reach out and get what you want with assertive communication

Being assertive isn't easy for everyone. There are certain personality types that lend themselves well to speaking up, sharing opinions and being assertive; but, personality type aside, these things are particularly hard for most women.

Local experts offer tips on how to speak up (when it’s easier to keep your yapper shut), share your opinion (while making others feel like their opinions are still valued), defend your cause (and get others to hop on your bandwagon), overcome shyness and master the art of assertive communication.

Five Things Every Woman Needs To Know

Cincy Chic teamed up with WLWT Channel 5 to bring you their popular "Five Things Every Woman Needs To Know" segment information. Check out this week's "Five Things," because after all, you're a woman and you need to know!

Ask Rocco: How Can I Lose the Cottage Cheese Thighs?
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Chic Spotlight: Down Under with "Survivor: Fiji" Contender, Michelle Yi
This UC fashion design senior landed a contending spot in this season's CBS "Survivor: Fiji" show. She was just booted out, so she dishes with Cincy Chic on the experience, challenges, lessons and what really went on behind the scenes.

Ask Him: Where Are All the Good Men?
Single ladies, ever wondered where all the good guys are in Cincy? Our "Ask Him" columnist, WLWT-TV's Pete Scalia, provides helpful insight into the male psyche and explains why you may be looking for love in all the wrong places.

The Skinny on Skimpies
In honor of the bra's 100th birthday, a local lingerie expert gives you the ABC's (and DEF's) of finding a comfortable bra, and she bears all her skimpy secrets to help you get clever with your cleavage!

Cracking the Dress Code
Dress codes are a company's best way of managing the appearance of its employees. It's up to you, as the professional, to take whatever your company code is and work it to get exactly what you want out of your career. Read on for some great tips on how to do just that.

I in Cyst
Cincy Chic publisher shares a personal message with readers about her experience with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome, a silent disease that strikes one in 10 women and is the leading cause of infertility. Find out if you've unknowingly put band-aids on the same warning signs she did.

Practicing Safe Sun
Sure, you've heard the warnings: Wear sunscreen, cover up at the beach, skip the tanning bed. But new research from a local dermatologist gives you another reason to slather on the SPF, especially if you're an athlete.

What's Underway at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center?
From YP socials and family events to an exhibit gallery and theater performances, the Freedom Center has more to offer than you'd ever imagine. Find out why it's the diamond in the rough of Cincinnati's social scene.

Media Maven: "Next" Movie Review
The Cincy Chic Media Maven, Jan Stetter, reviews "Next," a film about a small time magician who makes his legitimate living as an entertainer at a Las Vegas venue.  Jan lets you why this movie is the next movie you need to see.