Archive for February, 2010
Five Ruffle Shoes Under 100 Dollars
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
Not only are ruffled sandals popular these days, but they help create a longer leg line from the front. It adds a great bit of pop to an otherwise dull outfit (black pants with ruffled red sandals are va-va-voomy!) and….they’re just so pretty and happy and nice! Gwen Stefani’s line L.A.M.B. has some ruffled sandals out right now but they’re like $200, which is too rich for my iron-poor blood. If you aren’t happy with these selections, ask a salesperson about Steve Madden – that brand is doing lots of ruffles right now. I used to think Steve Madden was only for teens, but I think they’re somehow matured when I wasn’t looking.
Can you Love Yourself Radically?
Sunday, February 28th, 2010
This adorable kitty is demonstrating what I look/feel like far too often. Is that a familar look from your mirror? It's no good. Being happy is the smartest thihng you can do. But how do you do that?
A while ago I saw a twitter hashtag about “radical self love” which is such a huge concept that it baffled me into silence. And then I forgot about it entirely while life marched on with the annoyances of coupons and phone calls. Meanwhile, I’ve been fighting some sort of flu, and feeling the way day old Ramen must feel (which is to say: BLERGHITY BLERGH BLERGH, wah).
So, this morning I find myself up early, feeling marginally better if only by a placebo effect of taking a ton of vitamins and sleeping approx fifteen years! I’m was on twitter, and I found myself trying to find people who were talking about this radical self love thing. Well, I’m no expert (and always out of the loop, I fear…) but I guess it was radical self love month this February? ANYWAY. Via ... Read More
Lee Angel Jewelry for LESS is an Occasion to Shop
Saturday, February 27th, 2010
Carrie Mulligan (the actress in the beautiful movie An Education) wears a pair of small Lee Angel earrings in Vanity Fair. Since I couldn’t see the earrings in the picture, I did an easy google search to see what Lee Angel jewelry looked like. I found there were some very cool ombre pieces by the designer – too cool to just ignore. Now, I can tell you that ombre is when a color fades from one to the next, although asking me for how to pronounce it probably won’t get you far. But I can ALSO tell you that ombre jewelry looks uber stylish.
I think we can find ombre jewelry for less than that! After all, we thrive on fashio ... Read More
GIVEAWAY! Tickets to the Infamous Sex and the City Tour in NYC!
Friday, February 26th, 2010
The four fabulous women of SATC alwaya know the right place to go in their beloved NYC. And now, so will you.
I’m almost positive that you’ve heard of the Sex and the City tours that happen in NYC, but you may have thought you’d never get a chance to experience one first hand. Well, that changes right here in the blink of Cleopatra’s eye! One of you will win two tickets to this infamous Sex and the City Tour in NYC. This tour is offered by On Location Tours and they urge you to, “Follow in the footsteps of Carrie & Co. as they conquer New York City!” And many women have! This tour has had over 13,000 attendee’s, and InStyle Magazine is just one of the major press outlets that has recommended it.
You’ll get to see Aidan’s furniture store (remember that buttery leather chair that Carrie bought?), Magnolia Bakery, The Plaza Hotel, Charlotte’s gym and even the church where Samantha met Friar F**k! It’s an extensive tour with insider knowledge, and you won’t have to worry about how to navigate anywhere – you just get to relax. ... Read More
GIVEAWAY: Black Daisy Designs Jewelry Shop Gift Card!
Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Flora, sterling silver earrings
We’ve done a review of Black Daisy Designs jewelry, an interview with the designer Anna-Karin, and now let’s cue up a drum roll for the giveaway! And this is our first giveaway that isn’t limited to the United States, but open to anywhere!
Giveaway: ONE (1) winner(s) will receive a gift card for $40.00 towards Black Daisy Designs Etsy shop. This is courtesy of Black Daisy Designs.
Mystic Blue Open Dro ... Read More
Amanda Seyfried’s Hair in ‘Chloe’ is Wavy and (Duh) Gorgeous!
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Amanda Seyfried has a new movie with Julianne Moore and Liam Neeson called “Chloe”. It’s a dark drama/thriller and also supposedly pretty provocative. While I don’t know if it’s a movie worth seeing yet, I do know that Seyfried’s hair is really gorgeous in it! Yes, maybe I’m a little obsessed with hair. There was one year I put hot rollers in my hair pretty much EVERY day, to have the “perfect” hair I wanted. People thought I was nuts to get up so early just to do my hair. But it gave me confidence, so I guess it was worth it.
Psst! Hiya! If you’re new to the site, make sure to check out our review and giveaway section because we have several AMAZING giveaway’s each month!
Of course, the flaw in my plan was that I hate hairspray (so sticky, and if it lands on my face I feel so gross, gross, gross!) so my curled hair would fall rather flat by noon most days. But seeing Seyfried’s curls in stills released for “Chloe” make me want to get out my hot rollers again (they’ve been gathering dust). Personally, I don’t ... Read More
What are the Best Reed Diffusers? AVOID Greenair!
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
It looks nice, huh? WELL, IT DOESN'T WORK!
I made a very poor purchase the other day while trying to help the planet! I was using a gift card at Marshall’s, and saw they had a display of all of these different reed diffusers. Because I keep hearing about how the scent of lavender can considerably calm a person, I decided I’d grab one. But there were lavender reed diffusers from several different brands. I picked the one from Greenair, which said it was “organic and earth friendly aromatherapy”. Normally $10.00 per bottle, I got mine for $5.99. The box claimed it was an earth-friendly product made of natural essential oils that would continue to scent my room for up to three months. Well, they should have mentioned that it wouldn’t even work for one day!
I followed the instructions just as I was told, but there was no scent coming out from the reeds unless I put my nose right over them. So I spun the sticks and flipped them around as the box said to do. But still, no scent. Meanwhile, the fluid is draining away and evaporating so fast that 1/3 is practically already gone after TWO days!
Trying to salvage a horrible product, I used the sticks and pretended ... Read More
Get Runway Ready Hair with Inside Tips from the AVON/MACKAGE NYFW Show
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Avon’s Global Stylist Advisor Tippi Shorter created the hair looks for the AVON/Mackage fall 2010 runway show at New York Fashion Week. (That’s a mouthful!) Tippi explains the hair for fans, “This look was really inspired by the woman who had her hair perfectly done the night before, wakes up and tries to recreate the look. It’s a look that I refer to as ‘second day chic.’ It’s a sexy and mysterious look that works perfectly with the designs.”
I think the idea of a severe side part and using some bobby pins to make some of your hair drape in a curve like long bangs is a great idea and new way to change up your hair.
Tippi Shorter has created dashing ‘dos for stars like Alicia Keys, Beyonce and Mary J. Blige. So, she KNOWS what she’s doing. These are the products she used:
AVON Advance Techniques Volumizing Mousse ($4): This lightweight mousse adds volume without feeling sticky or greasy!
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I’m a Doll! No, Really.
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
My Winter wardrobe has been tres stylish, no? I feel the braids give me just enough whimsy!
Come Spring, I think I’ll go classic with a nice straw hat and floral dress. Pearls and lace mandatory, of course. We’re not running a brothel!
If I want to be a bit more of a flower child, maybe I’ll be a bit more casual with a flower in my hair. (Note: this doll reminds me of Drew Barrymore via the 90′s)
Of course, when it’s time to swim I’ll put on my swimwear. Matching hair bow and nails, yes.
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Too Often the Spam is Gonna GETCHU! Like The Rhythm in that Gloria Estefan Song
Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Dear Smart Readers of Ours,
You have to be ever-vigilant about e-mail spam, even more than you THINK. Those spammers get smarter all of the time, even though they are generally quite a lot of idiots. I guess I would say their METHODS get smarter. Urrgh. I almost fell prey to a spam scam this afternoon! The only reasons I was able to spot it as a spam e-mail was that it was very generic (most companies and pr firms will tailor things a little bit) and I did a google check.
First I googled “TopSpot” and it seemed fine. But one of the auto google searches also prompted me to “TopSpot promotions scam” and boom, I saw that lots of bloggers said it was spam. This is where if you reply, you get on their radar. They scare you into wanting to reply to get off their list. This is what I would call….spam that does not look so spammy as it clearly is! They don’t talk about Nigerian princesses or a stranger needing money for some disease – it’s not OBVIOUSLY a spam e-mail to a lot of people (like me – and I’m not an idiot!). But it is. So here is the e-mail, and you tell me if you would have spotted it as spam right away. (Note: I’ve gotten genuine e-mails about people wanting to advertise before, and it would be nice to have someone buy banner spot on ShesSm ... Read More
