The Children’s Place Gets Preppy for Spring- PLUS Contests!

With all the play 80s fashion has been getting for the past several years, I was pleased to see The Children’s Place featuring preppy looks when I shopped its Spring event a few days ago. While it’s true that stripes, plaids, and bows flood me with those fuzzy John Hughes-esque memories of my childhood, they’re [...]

What’s Your Shopping Experience with BeachMint?

No surprise that I’m a fan of the BeachMint family:  JewelMint, StyleMint, BeautyMint, and the newest member ShoeMint.   My closet is packed with StyleMint Ts and my daughters love the interesting accessories that JewelMint turns out each month.  But if you follow any of these Mints on Facebook, or have had personal shopping experiences [...]

Clinique Chubby Sticks for Lips

I was at Sephora buying stocking stuffers yesterday and came across the Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Color Balm.  HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THESE?  They are FANTASTIC!    The size of a giant crayon, they glide on and soothe like Chap Stick, provide a glaze of rich color that lasts and lasts, offer [...]

Review: J.Jill Washed Silk Charmeuse Tunic

Every once in a while, I come across an item of clothing that I immediately adore, and it becomes an essential of my wardrobe. When I received the Washed Silk Charmeuse Tunic from J.Jill, I didn’t expect it to be one of those pieces.  Historically, tunic style tops don’t work for me.  In fact, since I’m [...]

Review: Simple Wishes Hands-Free Pumping Bustier

With a twelve-week-old baby, it’s a little early for me to make sweeping pronouncements re: my parenting style, but one thing I’m sure about.  I’m a Minimalist Mama, which– generally speaking — means I avoid snatching up every piece of baby gear that floats my way.  My anti-clutter-and-consumerism approach usually works out, but I’ve quickly learned that some baby [...]

Review: The Children’s Place Spring 2011

I’ve mentioned before that I’m a big fan of The Children’s Place.  I appreciate that the clothes are well-priced yet still made with quality, enough to withstand typical kid activities.  Also, in contrast to the self-consciously hipster aesthetic of some pricier brands, TCP items never seem to take themselves too seriously, instead playing with contemporary [...]

Review: Luxor Pro Style Stix

We are all looking to streamline and shorten our beauty routines, right?  The trick is managing that without looking like you’re cutting corners.  I recently tried a set of Luxor Pro Style Stix by J&D Beauty. hoping it would trim some minutes from my daily hair regimen. Basically, Style Stix are long, bendy, foam rods without pins or clasps.  You just twist [...]

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