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So I have a confession. In my house, we waste too much food. Despite the fact that our pantry and freezer are perpetually stocked, we order in Thai or Chinese any night I’m feeling tired or lazy. I rarely finish my meal, so it ends up in the trash. Even worse, I often find myself tossing produce that’s passed its prime…
HOW DO FRENCH WOMEN REALLY DRESS? Are They Actually Genetically Gifted in the Art of Chic? Kookai Spring 2010 dress My answer would be a resounding “YES”. The year was 1992. It was a frigid and snowy December, so, at the spur of the moment, I chose to go to Paris for the first time….
Apparently Granny Panties Are Hazardous to National Security! My grandmother was a very interesting and quirky lady indeed. Born in 1906 to parents who grew up during the latter part of the Victorian Era, she was an interesting mix of the utmost propriety and manners thrown in with a little bit of feminist ideals, although…
Okay, so if you didn’t read Buying With iOffer – Part 1, you might want to go run and do that real quick so you know what I’m talking about! I was delighted to actually receive the Betsey Johnson Faux Pearl & Gold Tone Belt that looked really similar to the fabulous Anchor Necklace Isla…
This Holiday Season, Eat Your Heart Out and Still Look Swell, Without Looking ‘Swollen’ Oh my! Is it that time again? All of a sudden I am hearing Perry Como, from the 1958 recording, gently crooning “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” in the background. The kids are all sweetly tucked under fleece…
Everyone is looking to save money these days, but you might be getting sick of Wal Mart, Target and Forever 21 when it comes to fashionable clothes on a budget. Lucky for you, I found another option that even the most frugal fashionista will approve of! DownEast Basics offers fashionable and affordable women’s clothing. While…
The Born Carolina lace-up boot is the first pair of boots I’ve added to my Fall 2009 wardrobe. These boots are very unique, yet surprisingly versatile. If you don’t have any lace-up boots, you should definitely consider these. For me, they were am absolute must-have for my Fall ’09 / Winter ’10 shoe collection. They…
Recently, I was lucky enough to attend a wonderful blogger event, hosted by TJX- the parent company of both TJ Maxx and Marshalls. I’ve always loved both stores, but the event gave me some really great behind the scenes info about how the stores are run, and what their executives are doing to make the…
If you frequent Wal-Mart or are a savvy value shopper, you’ve probably at least seen All You Magazine. However, if you’ve seen it… You’ve probably read it. All the great coupons, deals, recipes, and advice filled articles are hard to resist! Recently, the folks at all you decided to re-vamp their website, in order to…
Building your ideal wardrobe can be tricky when you are on a budget, especially when it’s not just you that you need to clothe. A smart woman looks for deals, discounts, coupons and more in order to save her money on her favorite clothes, accessories, trinkets and make-up. Always looking for a bargain is not…
Crocheted Tops What started off in 2008 as the Crochet Knit Boots Trend has turned into an entire crochet revolution! I’ve been seeing crocheted items in almost every clothing store I’ve been in. From Target to Forever 21, it’s become clear that crocheted accents are one of the hottest trends for Summer 2009. An easy…
Why your perfumes is so expensive? 50% – 90% of the cost of commercial perfume is marketing, not materials. Perfume is one of the most dramatic examples of the price not reflecting the cost of materials. Most people think that designer perfumes have all kinds of expensive and precious ingredients, and that is what makes…
The biggest trend for spring is YELLOW! And not just any yellow… nice rich yellows like marigold and lemon yellow. Now yellow wasn’t the top color on the Pantone Fashion Color Report for Spring 2009, but it’s definitely the most popular. We took a poll and almost 75% of you voted that you loved the…
Part of being fashionable and looking polished is having white teeth. What good is hundreds of dollars worth of makeup on your face, if you open your mouth to expose discolored, yellowish teeth behind that $22 tube of toothpaste? Yeah… not very attractive. White teeth is a bit of a trend right now. You want…
It’s a problem that many women have, but we never want to talk about it – facial hair! As a rule, women aren’t supposed to have facial hair, but some times our peach fuzz can get a bit unruly and spread to places it shouldn’t be, like our chin and upper lip. Getting rid of…
What was once just a garnish on a platter of sushi is now the best kept secret ingredient in advanced skincare technology. The potent antioxidant SHISO is popping up in everything from hot tea to hair masks as a way to detoxify and protect skin and hair from harmful pollutants and UV rays while it…