Archive for March, 2010
GREAT GIVEAWAY: Signed Copy of the Patricia Cornwell Novel ‘The Scarpetta Factor’
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
Click to enlarge the At Risk poster!
Lifetime has a new movie premiering this April called At Risk. This is the first time a movie has been made out of the super-popular, highly-reviewed, best-selling crime novels by Patricia Cornwall. At Risk was a number one New York Times bestseller, so it’s likely that at least a couple of your friends have read it. And won’t they be colored the prettiest shade of green (read: jealous) if they see that you’ve won the amazing prize we have for you… *Rubs hands together menacingly — but also sweetly!*
Daniel Sunjata. It's okay to drool just a little.
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Are they at all Possibly Worth it? : Sandals That Tone Your Legs
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010
Don't you wish you could be in this picture? I do. Photo by cirkusprinsesse on Flickr.
Photo by blmurch on Flickr.
There is a new type of sandal flooding shelves (virtual or not) right now. It’s the style of sandals that tone legs. The most popular version seem to be by the brand Fit Flops, but now Sketches has introduced their Tone Up’s (cheaper fitness sandals, but with better reviews than Fit Flops). And I even found a pair by Champion at Payless (this means they cost less). I suppose these are great for people who like to take long walks (although, not on the beach – the sand is already tough enough to get over) but I think speed walkers might have a problem with them. And for every day use, I honestly don’t know how comfortable they are. I don’t like to buy things that could potentially stress myself/b ... Read More
Your Single/Attached/Married Guide to Picking Fun Lingerie (Which I demand you have more of!)
Monday, March 29th, 2010
How long are you going to wait until you give in and embrace some fun lingerie? I think you should start right now. It might be EASY to buy the same boring, beige bra that you always get – but it’s certainly not fun.
Your Single/Attached/Married Guide to Picking Fun Lingerie:Single Girls: There’s no reason not to have nice lingerie even when you don’t have a boyfriend/girlfriend. Even if you plan to never have a significant other (we all vow this at some point, right?) why not let yourself feel sexy with a sheer pair of lilac hipster panties.
Attached Girls: One of the perks of dating is exploring your sex life together. What you wear can really help make things snap, crackle, and pop.
Married Girls: You must buy a new piece of lingerie every year. It will improve your marriage by reminding your S.O. that you haven’t stopped caring.
I have three website suggestions for you, and pictures of my top picks from each site. I worked hard on this, ... Read More
Do You Know the Website That Will Ensure you Never Pay for Shipping on Amazon in this Lifetime?
Sunday, March 28th, 2010
5x8 Contemporary Animal Print Modern Zebra Area Rug - 44% off. I kinda dig it.
Amazon.com is kind of the penultimate place to buy things online. Whether you’re looking for a Dwight Schrute bobble head or a decently-sized and affordable zebra print rug *, Amazon has you preeeetty covered. But smart shoppers know how to take advantage of deals. If you’ve been on Amazon more than just once, you probably have seen that some items (note: this means not EVERY item) qualify for free shipping. You know this because the item will say “eligible for FREE Super Saver S ... Read More
Surprising Relationship Revelations By Someone with ‘Love’ in Their Name
Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Because I was recently in a Dr’s waiting room, I got a copy (it was free, I did not steal it!) of the Web MD magazine. I liked it because it had Jennifer Love Hewitt on the cover, and I’ve always loved her. I’m actually watching some Ghost Whisperer season 1 episodes these days, just for funsies. Anyway. Jennifer is promoting the show (which I thought had been canceled, oops) as well as her new book “The Day I Shot Cupid: Hello, My Name Is Jennifer Love Hewitt and I’m a Love-aholic”. It’s kind of a mouthful, and I don’t like generic self-help books (though I love the books by Sark) but I still think this looks like a cute book.
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Why there’s no Shame that Your Tush needs Some Cush
Friday, March 26th, 2010
Do you like where you sit? Do you think this looks like the Jetson's living room? Photo by misocrazy on Flickr.
The last time I was in my friend’s car, she apologetically tried to hide away this weird blue thing. But I’m a curious lady, so I was all “What is that???”. Turns out, the weird flat plank with a hole in it was an orthopedic seat cushion (read: butt pillow!). She uses it in her car because she drives a ton. But the fact that there’s a hole in the pillow is weird. She explained it to me, and now I’m going to share it with you. If you sit in an uncomfortable chair or seat anywhere (office, home, car, sports games, boats, in jail, the teacup rides at Disney World) it is unacceptable!
Photo by shawnhenning on Flickr.
Get a simple cushion to tote with you and neeeever ... Read More
Here’s Some Sandals Under 20 Dollars that are Fun, Flirty and Ridiculously Fabulous
Thursday, March 25th, 2010
I want to go to the beach like, ASAP. Photo by kewfriend on Flickr.
I have five sandals under 20 to show you. Your mission? Try not to insist upon buying them all. When my sister buys a new pair of shoes (and trust me, she buys a hell of a lot of shoes) I always offer her my insights on them. Here, I do the same thing for you guys.
Orchid Flower Sandal $12 ON SALE. These have a nice shine and they’d look great with a skirt, but they’re also fairly casual. These could be your ‘anywhere, anytime’ sandals.
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Alice in Wonderland Nail Polish Set
Wednesday, March 24th, 2010
With the Alice in Wonderland madness, is there any surprise that OPI has made a collection based upon it? There are just four colors, but all look really great. By far, the most popular is Mad as a Hatter. However my favorite is Absolutely Alice. As always, I checked the reviews on Amazon and these all have several positive reviews. I think buying the set is the best way to get these colors. You’ll understand why when you see the price of Mad as a Hatter on its own. And don’t forget, this a limited time collection, so buy it fast if you want it.
- OPI Alice In Wonderland Mini Nail Lacquer Set $10 ON SALE. Includes a mini bottle of each four colors in the Alice in Wonderland collection.
- OPI Alice and Wonderland Absolutely Alice $4 Blue with hints of gold. If Alice was a modern girl today, this is undoubtedly what she’d wear.
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Okay, I’ll Share My Super Secret, Posh Living Backyard Plans Which May Involve Koi’s
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
When it comes to luxury in the outdoors, building a pool is totally not a possibility for me. Neither is a gazebo, a bridge, or a koi pond (see, the bride would go OVER the koi pond!). But my parents have a very nice backyard that I like to hang out in. But I hate all of the bugs that crawl up on you when you’re on the grass. Shopdog doesn’t even like the grass that much, she hops up in one of the sturdy patio chairs. (And she’s weird, she likes to be out there with a leash, but not on the leader. Then she just barks and wants to go inside.) So, something I think would be awesome is an outdoor chaise lounge.
My aunt had a couple at her lake house, and there was nothing I loved more than waking up, eating eggs, and gathering my stuff to go lay out on the chaise lounge while listening to my CD player (I remember listening to a lot of two very different albums: Sarah McLachlan – Surfacing, ... Read More
The Best Swimsuit for the Self Conscious Sort
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Are you freaking out about the beach? We know how it goes - suddenly you don't like your thighs, or your belly, or your hips, or even your earlobes... Stop with that nonsense. Do you want to enjoy your life or don't you?
If you are plus-sized, you may already have decided that you won’t be wearing a swimsuit this summer no matter what. Hell, if you even just think you’re overweight (no matter what your actual size is) you might have ruled it out. It’s all about having a confident mentality and choosing a swimsuit that is good for your bodytype. If you’re self-conscious, there is one kind of swimwear that I think is perfect. And it’s actually a TWO PIECE. That’s right. THE TANKINI! Sometimes they don’t call them tankini’s, they’ll list them as swim tops that you can pair with swim shorts/ swim bottoms or swim skirts. Sometimes they even call them skirtini’s.
Why do I suggest a tankini? Because it hides your tummy without stretching against your stomach. It has a flattering A-line shape, and it typically can also show off some cleavage in a flattering v-neckline.
Shopping tip: These sell out super ... Read More
