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- January 1st, 2010
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Get Organized and STAY Organized in 2010 with an iPod Touch
Organization makes life easier and less stressful. Parenting is a busy job, one the requires remembering schedules, appointments, grocery lists and more. Since I can’t upgrade the memory of…
- December 31st, 2009
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Low-heeled party shoes
It seems like retailers have heard my cry for a better selection of flat holiday party shoes, as I’ve really got my hands full with choices now. I do love high-heeled shoes, but they can be m…
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A Knockout Way to Decorate Your Walls
Have you ever noticed how magazines can have the best artwork in them? There is this gorgeous magazine that I’ve always enjoyed reading, a free monthly publication that always has tons of beaut…
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Wow them back
The great thing about little black dresses is that they can be simple on the surface, but full of surprises. I decided that this year, I was going to get a LBD for parties that would seem plain or…
- December 30th, 2009
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Get The Party Started With Festive NYE Decor!
Christmas and Hanukkah may have come and gone and I hope you’re not out returning gifts because it’s time to prepare for your New Year’s Eve celebration! If you’re hosting…
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Snob Worthy Links 12.30.09 – Sarah Jessica Parker’s latest bag + Detox Beauty Foods
The Bag Snob review’s Sarah Jessica Parker’s Diane De Maria ‘Bonnie’ Bag. Read more to see what she thinks of the bag being carried by the SATC 2 star! The Beauty Snob suggest…
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Shopping + Goodies 12.30.09
Shopping and Goodies says goodbye to 2009 Fashion and wishes all our readers a very Happy and Healthy 2010. Shopping and Goodies looks forward to continued Great Style from our favorite Fashionistas…
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It’s a Very Givenchy Holiday – Add Some Shine to Your Look
It’s never too late to add a touch of holiday sparkle and shine to your makeup regimen, and I’ve found the new, limited edition holiday palette from Givenchy to perfectly meet my needs. I test…
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Bags—Shoshone-Bannock Beaded Beauty
Thanks to my mom for this impeccably constructed Shoshone-Bannock clutch she picked up at Clothes Horse—a retail outlet for the tribe’s craft work at the Fort Hall Trading Post. Exquisitely…
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Flip & Tumble 24-7 Reusable Produce Bag
It’s unusual for reusable shopping bags to handle very heavy loads but the Flip & Tumble 24-7 Reusable Produce Bag ($12) can handle up to 25 pounds with ease. Starting from an easily stowable 3…
- December 29th, 2009
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A Mini Delight
As I mentioned in a previous blog, I’m that girl at work who really tries to bring her lunch in every day. In fact, I’m usually so good at bringing something to eat every day, my co-worke…
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The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference
You don’t have to be intimidated or overwhelmed by going green. Many people think that being green is too time consuming, costly or inconvenient but it doesn’t have to be! Every little bi…
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A Little Gift for Me
I don’t make it a yearly practice to buy myself my own Christmas gift, but this year, it was just written in the stars. See, I had a Christmas party to go to last weekend, and it was a sort-of…
- December 28th, 2009
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Another way to do luxe tux
I found an interesting alternative to a big heavy jacket, if you want to do the tuxedo look but don’t like the bulky fit of an actual tuxedo. Pleated shirts are exactly the right combination…
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The Happiness Project: Resolve to Live Happier in 2010
Need some inspiration for your New Year’s Resolutions? Instead of the same old “lose weight” or “eat healthy”, you might try setting a broader goal such as the one Gre…
- December 27th, 2009
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Bulky necklaces are going one step further
It’s a bib, it’s a necklace – it’s a bib necklace! Yeah, you heard right. The autumn’s bulky necklaces are spreading out even further, and becoming full-blown bibs.Â…
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Cute hat alert!
Since winter hat manufacturers usually don’t seem to be able to find a balance between “too weird” and “really boring,” whenever I do manage to find a hat that’s s…
- December 26th, 2009
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Best of 2009: 11 Top Mascaras
All cosmetics companies believe that they have the best mascara for their consumers but for 2009, these 11 mascaras made my list as the best out there. My picks were based on popularity, effectivene…
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Keep your Green New Year’s Resolution with the Help of Bagnesia Bag Kits
If you are like me, you have good intentions when it comes to living a greener lifestyle. But life gets busy and things you had intended to work on get forgotten. One of the easiest ways to incorpora…
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Perfect holiday lipstick
I have long been a fan of Estée Lauder’s Hydra Lustre lipsticks, and now that they’ve done a limited edition for the holidays, I’m stocking up. If you haven’t tried Hydra L…
- December 24th, 2009
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The Perfect Holiday Dinner
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh what fun, it is to eat, a lovely Christmas dinner. Okay, so it doesn’t rhyme, but it really, really tastes delicious! As soon as the Thanksgiv…
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Darda Cars: Power without Batteries!
The holidays are fast approaching. How many of you are dreading all the battery gobbling toys? How about toys that require tools to put together? You won’t need tools or batteries with a Darda…
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Snob Worthy Links 12.24.09
The Bag Snob will indulge in a Swarovski encrusted Christian Loubutin Maykimay clutch for her most decadent holiday parties. The Beauty Snob reviews Chanel Ultra Correct Eye Lift, read more here to…
- December 23rd, 2009
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Shopping + Goodies 12.23.09
Thanks to A Few Goody Gumdrops for this fab holiday poem: The Reindeers are lined up and ready to go Waiting to read Shopping and Goodies to be in the know! Finding out what the best Fashioinstas hav…
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Beauty Find – Zeno Hot Spot
So what does the Zeno Hot Spot remind you of? Perhaps a giant pill, mini-refrigerator, mint/gum packaging, a Lego piece…? Well, it’s cute as a button and also happens to be an incredible…
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Altru Home Fragrance Collection
I have never been much of a candle person. I’m not sure if it’s because I haven’t found the right scent or that my cat roams a little too close for comfort. As of yesterday, that has all chang…
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Fashion Holiday
by Carlina Harris May you be blessed with the most fashionable of Holidays! love & peace, Carlina From our friends at BrandHabit
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Rodarte for Target is Here!
It’s time to get clicking, as items from the Rodarte for Target collection have already begun to sell out, included the coveted sequined Ribcage dress! I’m hoping to get some pieces in Pittsburgh…
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Holiday Party Countdown: How to Rock a Jumpsuit
This holiday party outfit is effortless and chic. A simple, silk jumpsuit boldly accessorized and topped with a slouchy boyfriend blazer is the perfect ensemble for a swanky cocktail party. This look…
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Sarah Michelle Gellar’s a Traveling Beauty
Courtesy of INFDaily.com Get Your Beauty Pack Together You’re hitting the airlines, you’re grabbing the bus, or you’re piling your dogs in the car on the way to the parents’…
- December 22nd, 2009
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Poo Poo Paper Christmas Ornaments
Christmas is right around the corner…is it going to be an eco-friendly holiday this year? Check out these unique Christmas ornaments by The Great Elephant Poo Poo Paper Company ($13) that would a…
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Shop Smart for Beauty
So shiny, so… good. Holiday Beauty Gifting I love giving beauty-related gifts to friends and family during the holidays–Â not only do I feel less guilty about my own spontaneous purchas…
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Jewels—Affordable Engagement Ring Ideas
I love my wedding ring. It’s Deco vintage from the 1930s. The husband did a good job in his selection. It’s delicate and very pretty, not ostentatious. I also love that it has a history 
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It’s Not Too Late! Extremely Last Minute Gifts Suitable for Almost Anyone
Believe it or not, there is still time to sneak in some extremely last minute shopping. Here are a few ideas: Send a floral arrangement, fruit basket, candy or cookies from 1-800-flowers, FTD or J…
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The Enchanted Doll House Pop-Up Book
Robyn Johnson has created a spectacular gift for little girls this holiday season. The Enchanted Doll House Pop-Up book is just the thing to surprise your little one. Imagine her excitement as sh…
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Baking with Kids Made Fun and Easy
During the month of December baking becomes a weekly activity at our house. As soon as the pumpkin pie is gone out comes the cookie press, cookie cutters, bundt and jelly roll pan. There are mars…
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Hot Holiday Hair
This season’s holiday looks are all about the glitz and the glam. Think soft, tousled locks, ponytails and low buns. Add in a sparkly headband or jeweled hair elastic and you have yoursel…
- December 21st, 2009
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Personalized Bamboo Throw
Bamboo is big news today, and there’s plenty of reasons why. It is a soft, porous, antibacterial and deodorizing fiber that grows quickly (about 24″ a day!) without pesticides, making it a very e…
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Stuff Kids Stockings for Under $10
Each year I spend hours combing stores and online retailers looking for that perfect gift for every person on my list. By the time I am done, the gifts are wrapped and nestled snuggly under the tre…
- December 17th, 2009
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Happy Noir-lidays*
by Carlina Harris Sequins, reds, greens, and golds are EVERYWHERE! It is the holiday season after all, i.e. the only time of year you can get away with jingle bell earrings, and a wreath attached to…
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15 female musicians who became fashion icons
Girl2Watch, a website and email newsletter that profiles Hollywood’s hottest up and coming female talent, features musician Alex Young this week. Spotted at the spring shows in New York, Alex…
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Snob Worthy Links 12.17.09 – Taylor Swift’s Bargain Handbag + 12 Days of Lashes
The Bag Snob spotted Taylor Swift wearing the “Stitch” handbag, a bargain at $99 from French Connection. The Beauty Snob is giving away 12 tubes of Lash Allure Eyelash serum to 12 lucky w…
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Tiny Decor for a Tiny Tree
Despite my tiny tree, my holiday spirit is large, and I felt that the purchase of a real, live (yes, 10-inch, but talk to Charlie Brown about the size and stamina of a Christmas tree, please) Christm…
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Organic Art Supplies for Kids by Clementine Art
As a child, my favorite Christmas gifts were always art supplies and craft projects. They kept me busy and out of my parents hair during winter break when I had lots of free time. Back then I had n…
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Beauty Find – Black For Light Mask Light Enhancing Black Mask
At home-skin care treatments are not hard to come by, but with some products, I still don’t truly feel the same pampering, luxury experience of going to a spa/facialist when I use them. With Gi…
- December 16th, 2009
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And the days unfold
Around this time of year, calendar roundups proliferate like so many exquisite, colorful paper bunnies. I’m overwhelmed with the selection, so I’m just going to offer you one: the do-it-all,…
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Food gifts that make a difference — and they’re yummy too
By Barbara Kessler Green Right Now Food, it’s the perfect, practical holiday gift — and you can support the causes you care about with a gift of food that’s either Fair Trade, organic or comes…
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Top 10 Holiday Gifts Under $100
Still need to find that perfect gift for the holidays? We’ve made the hunt easier with these most-wanted gifts for every chic girl on your list. From our friends at StyleBakery
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Suzanna Dai Giveaway – St Petersburg Necklace
We are so excited about this amazing GIVEAWAY! We’ve teamed up with the fashionable and fabulous Suzanna Dai to offer our readers a chance to win the to-die-for St Petersburg Necklace, as worn…
- December 12th, 2009
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Retro looks for teens
The latest ’60s/’70s revival that’s due to hit streets next spring, seems to be getting a early start for the youngsters. A lot of clothing retailers are already pushing the retro…
