
Forever 21 is still one of my mall stops though, I'm a few years past 21. Yes, just a few. =P Take a look at their Holiday Gift Guide and save 10% off your or get free shipping, depending on what you win by rubbing the snow off your little box. I "refreshed" the web page a few times to get the codes. I'd offer them to you here, but it was tons of fun doing it myself, so enjoy! Click here to see their stocking stuffer ideas. Such great ideas for the fashionista on your list!
Are you going on a 'holiday getaway' to work on your tan? So jealous! One tip, don't leave without a few of life's essentials. Take a pair of Havaiana flip flops. They are a must-have in hot weather. Inspired by the ancient Japanese slipper the zori, finding the perfect plastic flip flop is no longer a task. Superior in comfort, you'll wonder why you haven't bought a pair earlier. Companies have tried to copy them, but to no avail. Don't be tempted to buy the ones for $1, they're just not worth it! Havaianas start at $18 which is a great price for the worlds first perfect pair of flip flops. They are also the cutest pair you'll ever see! Love crystals? They have a Limited Edition pair for $48 you'll want for that added "bling" effect. Its all about the fashion statement right?! So, pick one up for the whole family. They even have the super hero's for boys and my favorite strawberry designs for girls. Buy them and get FREE SHIPPING on all orders at Havaianas.com by clicking here.
Victoria's Secret is having a few events you're not going to want to miss. In NYC, they are having their fashion show on November 19th and you could be invited! You don't need a date like Usher to add you as their plus one. You can go with your own plus one if you enter their Fashion Show Sweeps which ends on 10/27/09, so click now! Did you know that VS's Pink had their own followers? Over 600,000 people are already members of this VS society. If you join them this week, you can get a $10 Off coupon a VS PINK Bra of your choice plus a FREE PINK panty. My secret is that I honestly wear VS PINK panties exclusively. They're my favorite for their comfort and their cute level. Too cute! You've got to try one if you haven't already. Click now to get your bra coupon and free panty via facebook or their simple join page. Easy!
Another secret I've got to share with our neighbors to the North. If you're visiting Ontario, Canada this week or live near Mississauga, Waterloo, Burlington or Vaughan, go and get your Free “I ♥ CANADA” t-shirt. They're opening their first VS PINK stores and they're throwing a party! There's going to be a live DJ on the 29th - at the Square One location and t-shirts will last till the supplies run out, so get there early for the 10am Ribbon cutting to get noticed and to walk out a PINK-inista!
With my birthday coming up around the corner, I've been receiving a few questions as to what I'd want for my birthday. Oh Joy! Presents, for me?! As my mind starts to race for a quick answer, in case they decide to take back the question, I say, "Oh, I have a pair of Coach boots I wanted to buy." Luckily, they were quick to make my birthday wish come true and so I went shopping. I went to Off Fifth - Saks Fifth Avenue bargain store first thinking they may have the boots at half price. No! Unfortunately, they only had a whole section of Manolo Blahnik's and Jimmy Choo's on sale at 1/2 off with an additional 30% off? If you're grabbing your purse as you read this, hold on. They were mostly size 5's and 6's? It wasn't my lucky shoe day, but maybe your Off Fifth will have a better selection? OK, you have my permission to go now. Go!
For those who want to know why I have a ballet flat as a picture choice, here's my story. My confession actually. I'm in love with Coach Brand shoes. I think its the only shoe I really go ga-ga after since I have a bit of a wider foot and love stylish comfortable shoes that have superb craftsmanship. If that's you, you might want to check out the Coach shoes the next time you're at a department store. I already have their slip-on sneaker (so comfy and cushiony that I feel like I'm floating in them - even a year later). Then I also have their golden flip-flop which feels like they took the same cushion on the sneaker and stripped it to make fabulous flip-flops. "I die!" Next, my Coach strappy, pointed toed, pump heels in gorgeous black leather. Think their bags, on a shoe, but refined. That's the leather on that heel. Last but not least, my favorite piece, their opened-toe flat's/sandals in their signature black canvas with a mini satin bow perfectly placed on my toe cleavage. Do tell me you know what a "toe cleavage" is. Or is it foot cleavage? Where the bottom of the toes peep out from under the shoe. (Leave comments if you're a shoe expert! I'd love to know!)
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*Free Shipping with no minimum order. This weekend only.Thinking of my adorable princess-esque nieces, I've thought of doing a bit of shopping especially with their birthday's coming up. Actually "O's" birthday is today. Happy Birthday "O". Though my spending has tightened up a bit, I still love fashion. Alice + Olivia has the sweetest dresses for little girls on NeimanMarcus.com. This mini sized Ready-to-Wear collection has me wishing I could buy them each one, but at $198 each, I think I'll have to grab some fabric and attempt to make them myself. If you'd rather buy one, maybe for a holiday photo shoot for your holiday photo cards or Thanksgiving dinner with the family, they're giving away the clear bubble tote with your purchase.
Rather look for an Alice + Olivia dress in your size? They're offering a free A + O messenger tote in their "Hip Event" with a $500+ purchase with extra goodies from luxury designers. I tried to see what would be inside, but no one seems to be blogging about it. If you're lucky enough to go receive one, please share the "goodies" list with us.
Suri Cruise is officially a fashionista! I've seen kitten heels, but kitten heels on TomKat's toddler? This is only the beginning of her fabulous collection of heels. The Thread.com wrote that mom and daughter were in Boston yesterday. Mom wore flats and 3yr old toddler Suri was in her "peep-toe d'Orsay heels" - which are the style, not the maker of her shoes. They do report to have seen her in sneakers not long from when she was wearing these heels. She must be a sensible fashionista like her mommy. We love you ladies! Keep strutting your stuff!
The leaves in NYC are starting to fall and the leaves are beginning their transformations. I can't wait to see all the bright yellow, oranges and reds. I've been going through my closet and have noticed I've got a drawer full of maternity clothes for the fall. Since I've shed off most of my baby weight since last fall, I need to get some new hoodies and pants to survive this cold weather coming in. What better way to stay fashionable and chic then a hoodie and pant set from Juicy Couture. From playing with legos with my boys indoors to running out to the supermarket for some milk, I say its easy dressing. Maybe I'll even have a few minutes to stop by the new Red Mango opening up at our fabulously chic mini-mall here on Long Island. Maybe I'll see J.Lo and her twins there.... Playdate!
{Click on the picture to see the printable copy of Juicy Couture's Friends and Family discount coupon.}
For all who wished NYC was only 10 minutes away on this great fashion night, don't feel so bad. Tory Burch is offering a free tote for any online purchase till Sunday. Shop toryburch.com and feel like you're in the center of FASHION's NIGHT OUT. Click here to read more on Anna Wintour's super fashion event!
Fashion's Night Out! Fashionista's everywhere will have their ballet flats or their nose-bleed high stiletto heels on for the ultimate shopping event hosted by Anna Wintour and friends. All over NYC stores will be open till 11pm for this event. Celebrities, fashion icons and the average girl will be hitting the cement streets hard to shop and boost NYC's economy. Discounts will vary at every store and gifts, favors for shoppers, party atmospheres and paparazzi will be the icing on the cake tonight. This t-shirt Anna Wintour is wearing is sold out at Nordstrom.com, Gilt.com and NeimanMarcus.com, but Ralph Lauren.com still has the official long sleeve shirt in small and medium. For each shirt sold, the retailers will donate 40% of retail proceeds to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center. Will there be a huge resale value on eBay.com tomorrow morning? I'm not sure, but maybe a pretty penny will be offered for the one Ms. Vogue is wearing here. By the way, have you seen the movie September Issue? Its a vogue magazine lovers' dream movie. Click here to see the trailer. So, can fashion impact the world around us? Seems like tonight it will!
You don't have to be a celebrity to have great fashion sense, but judging by this picture, maybe you have to be born with it?! BeyondBostonChic.com is like the Sartorialist, but narrowed down to the streets of Boston, MA. Being a born NY myself, I thought we cornered the market on hip fashion, but this blog site has proven me wrong. In this picture, she may be younger than most of us, but it seems as if she has fashion shooting out like rockets in her pastel blue pedicured feet. Now I'm going to start looking for some orange accents for my fall wardrobe. Thanks Beyond Boston Chic!
These days I don't know who's more excited for school to start, the kids or the parents?! Either way, the coolest new wardrobe is something everyone seems to want. So add a bit of flare and character to stand out from the crowd. Don't pass by Small Paul's Julius the Monkey on the racks. Judging by these puppets attached to the sleeves of the hoodie, you'll make new friends in no time.
Shop for Small Paul (by Paul Frank) clothes and accessories online at LouLousCorner.com, SmallConcept.com and PaulFrank.com.
Gucci is as posh as Pucci! No arguments there, but when they sell their luxury items at imitation Gucci prices at DSW shoe warehouse, some people are talking. Are the tables and piles of Gucci bags leaving a bad taste in your mouth? Ruining their brand image? Hello! What are you expecting at a super event? Champagne and caviar as you walk the aisles? These same people are running to the front gates with their warn out Gucci wallets hoping to find a replacement. For $49 they could have gotten an authentic signature canvas wallet. $49 for a pair of $350 Gucci flip-flops and $99 for a small bag. I'm sure plenty of people are re-selling these fabulous buys on eBay if you couldn't make it like me. I'm definitely calling a sitter the next time they advertise one of these "legendary designer events". I want to feel the rush of the first wave of customers trampling each other in their Manolos or Prada wedges. If you're dying to go right now, I'm sure there are still a few items left. Think silk scarves, totes, shoes, wallets, belts, handbags and more. Oh, and maybe you'll find the sexy Gucci fanny-pack Carrie wore on Sex and the City. I hear they were on sale for $150 at this DSW event. Check for participating locations here. Don't forget to take this Extra 15% off coupon only valid through Aug. 9th. Click for it and print it before you go. I'm going Sunday to see what they have left. Leave me a comment if you loved the finds or hated it. I so want to hear your thoughts!! Happy Shopping!
Thanks to anna_christina from zannel.com for posting this fabulous picture of the madness and chaos at DSW opening day of the DSW Gucci Sale!
Did you ever scribble and scratch drawings of little characters in your notebooks or binders while growing up? I did. So did Lela Lee, but her drawings have landed her a book and a room full of fabulous accessories and collectors items. Her characters angry Kim, crazy Maria, disenchanted Deborah, fresh Wanda and gloomy Xyla are not suitable for your favorite neice, but maybe the perfect gift for your best friend. She started out on youtube.com with her first 5 animation clips. From there it spread like wildfire. Lela's book is already on its way to its 4th edition and perfect as a fun coffee table book to keep your guests laughing and ready to party! Right now get $4 off her famous t-shirts with the code "4OFFSHIRT". Her characters are genius, but her website is as genius with tons of free e-cards, wallpaper pics for your computer and cellphone. You've got down time? You've got angrylittlegirl.com time. Yay!
I was surprised to see on this memo that LittleSeouls.com have only been around for a year. How amazing! Go shopping for all things Korean for your baby or for your home. With this 10% off Coupon Code, feel free to take a look at all the fabulous gifts and everyday items they sell. You'll be finding yourself shopping this site over and over. Have fun!
What big brother has, I don't want? Yes, having two boys can be challenging, but so much fun. My 3 year old loves his action figures and my 1 year old loves anything with a motor - cars, trains and lawn mowers. To find him a toy he can enjoy collecting I've decided to go with the plastic Take Along Thomas train sets. The new Lights and Sounds Thomas and Friends trains make him light up which makes me light up. He's a keeper! Since my first son was born I've been shopping at LearningCurve.com. They always have manufacturer sales on their Great Deals page. This is a must see page for all Thomas enthusiasts. The Wooden Thomas and friend Toby are only $1.99 on www.shop.LearningCurve.com. To start him off I'll be getting the Really Useful Engine Set on sale now at $14.99 from $28.99. Don't miss out! These prices are for a limited time! Time to make room in the playroom.
To dress your man like James Bond or any Hollywood hunk like Brad Pitt, you'll need to start with a suit in his wardrobe. A european cut suit, a classic suit and a tuxedo. So for this weekend - add shopping to his to do list. Tell him to go out and buy two! That's two for the price of one that is. Off 5th is always one of my go to places for NEW designer fashions for me, my kids and my husband. He got a few of his suits from there. His last Calvin Klein Black European cut suit, like the one above, doesn't get too much wear these days, but for the half off price tag to start with its well worth buying in the moment. Click here for details. No coupons necessary.
Quick... if you're a 5.5 shoe size or a 10.5 or an 11, go to the Tory Burch Private Sale right now since everything left seems to be in those sizes. I'm right in the middle and I clicked on every shoe. Each one came up Sold Out or only in those sizes. This goes for her fashions as well. This leather jacket was $750 and today's Private Sale price was $225. Can you believe it?! I'm a tortoise in the fierce high fashion shopping world. Tory Burch had a warehouse sale in NYC last month and her shoes were selling for a low $150 + from her retail prices of $100-$325. Now today I got an email saying she's having a sale of up to 70%. The shoes are all under $110. You've got to move fast when the Fashionista's hear the word Sample Sale or Private Sale. I'm learning to get a move on. Do you have your credit card number on memory speed dial?
So I'm the "throw everything in a bag and run out of the house" kinda gal. These days, with water bottles and snacks for the kids, my Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 Bag is the last one I want to throw everything into. If you didn't already know, their vinyl bags are not waterproof and will crack when wet to dry. That's what the saleswoman told me. Whenever I go out and see another woman with her LV bag my sonic eyes zoom right in and I ID the bag with the person. I saw an older woman carrying the Stephen Sprouse Speedy and I was pleasantly surprised. I wouldn't have pinned her for a graffiti lover, but maybe she's a motorcycle queen out for a lunch date with her family?! Maybe. I'm not judging. I love how she played up her outfit with that bag. Now, I'm deciding to accessories my bag with some bling. Maybe Louis Vuitton, maybe Hello Kitty? I saw one gal pal add a LV leather shoulder strap to her speedy bag. That caught my eyes. So I had to follow her obsessively - trying to figure out what made it different. It was the simply the added strap! Go figure! Whichever way I go I know I'll make someone's LV goggled eyes take notice. Trend starter I am not, but trend starter wanna be - I AM!!!
Every morning I make my own iced coffee, but I'm going to be visiting my local Starbucks today. You should too! Coffee, Tea, Espresso or Frap, order one and get a free pastry of your choice with this coupon. You can even show the barista this post or the printable link to get your free pastry. Who has a hankering for coffee now?! Pass it on to your friends and co-workers. Maybe I'll see you there! Yay!
Girls' Generation is a nine member star studded Korean pop group and has been hitting American soundwaves with their song "Gee". Its a must see, so of course I've got the You Tube link right here. Click Here to see the Gee Video. They have also been seen wearing our American jewelry designer Alex Woo's "Little Letters" and "Little Numbers" charm necklace collection. Another charm? This one will be sure to make you feel like a pop star! "Gee!"
What makes you feel loved? A love note to make your heart sing perhaps? Perhaps! I found these Italian Linen Scarfs on tobi.com and I knew it would be the perfect summer accessory to any outfit. Over a summer dress for a garden party or over a shirt. How soft it would be over bare shoulders and around my neck. These days I've been hearing that one of my light linen shirts with light box pleats transformers me. I look effortlessly feminine and fabulous! Those words are as good as love notes since they made my feet float 5 inches off the floor. Don't fret if you haven't heard sweet words from your loved ones in the past hour?! These Love Notes scarves will include a love note from someone famous that may make you feel extra special! If words don't sway you, the softness of the scarf... I can't describe how happy you'll feel wearing it.
Walking through BJ's warehouse store, I saw these books in the kids section, but by no means is it for kids only. If you're addicted to squiggling lines while you're on the phone or looking for new drawing inspiration, these books will make your time speed by. I'm thinking it'll be a great beach - sun tanning project. Of course if the kids in your life don't scribble in them first. By all means - these books are for all ages and will broaden all imaginations to think a little further. A great family trip distraction. Don't forget the crayons and markers!
Right now you're looking at the these shoes and thinking, what does this have to do with Crocs? You either hate, hate, hate Crocs or everyone in your family has a pair and you want more! For both sides of the issue, take a good look at these shoes! Yup, they're Crocs with their croslite material in their shoe padding. If I had theses sexy shoes, I'd walk to Vegas, have the "secret" fun and walk back home to NY. Anyone want to join me? But before you decide on going to Vegas with me, check out Crocs.com for Crocs at up to half off with new styles that will make you want more!
"Positano" leather heels found at Crocs.com for 50% off at $74.
I've been more than busy these days. Trying to catch up with blogging has been a bit difficult. My reason for not blogging everyday has multiplied. Besides being a stay at home mom for my two toddler boys - playing with Legos and the Spider-man inflatable pool out in the yard plus surviving, I've been planning my 2nd sons' first birthday party coming up this Sunday. I remember losing 5 lbs the week of my first sons' 1st birthday party. It must have fallen off between bags of party favors and the colorful pinata. Its seriously like a mini wedding for me. The best part to a first birthday are the mini gold rings and bracelets they give as gifts as a Korean tradition. One day they'll be melted to make something more appropriate for the birthday boy in his twenties?! Another log to my fire this week is preparing for a trip. After his party, 'We're going to Disneyworld!'. Buying the tickets and organizing is not a chore for me so I'm loving every minute of the planning. I know this trip will fill my mind with great memories of my family. I'll share the details of the trip with you, so stay tuned!
So why the Pinwheels? I've been thinking of some table decorations besides the helium balloons for the party and landed on the idea of these pinwheels. I got the idea from PaperSource.com's "How-To" page. Its a good thing that I found it since my first attempt was a sad disaster. This page has helped me out. I can't wait to show you the pictures of his party, but till then, enjoy this craft with your little ones or for your Midsummer's Night Cocktail Party.
How-To make a Pinwheel: from PaperSource.com
This classic craft can be amped up using colored paper and rubber stamps. White ink, like Versamagic White Cloud, is one of our fave colors to use for this.
1. Begin with any color text weight paper. Have fun mixing and matching different colors. Cut text paper to 5 1/4″ squares.
2. Fold paper twice, corner to corner, creating four triangles. Punch
an 1/8″ hole on the left side of each fold near the corner.
3. Using fold line as guide, cut from each corner towards center of
square up to about 1/2″ from center. Punch 1/8″ hole in center of
square.
4. Rubber stamp image all over one or both sides of square (here we used the Dancing Star Medium rubber stamp). Allow ink to dry.
5. Using a pencil as your anchor (be sure it has an eraser), gather
each hole-punched corner to center of square and secure in place with
thumbtack pushed into pencil eraser at the back of the pinwheel.
6. Dress up pencils by cutting 1 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ stripes of text paper,
and twirling down the length of the pencil. Secure top and bottom of
strips with a dab of double stick tape.
Enjoy these at a summer party or a day at the park!
Don't hate me, but I don't hate Heidi Montag from MTV's reality show The Hills. Heidi has great taste, except in men. Ya think?! Anyway, her awesome wardrobe includes a few Hermes Birkin bags, Kelly bags, Chanel bags, the hottest designer clothes straight off the runways and a gorgeous 6 carat diamond ring with more accent diamonds all around. I wonder how often she goes to her insurance company. Her $20,000 Monique Lhullier wedding dresss topped the list for me. She looked gorgeous in it - wanting me to wish her all the joy and happiness a happy marriage offers. "Spencer Pratt, don't mess it all up!"
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My husband just loves Original Penguin Polo's and even buys matching polo's for our two sons. So getting him and the boys another set of polo's for our next family portrait sounds like a great gift idea with a mission. Luxury gift it's not, but I know it'll be worn all summer and maybe even for the next few years. Still looking for a Father's Day gift, shop at OriginalPenguin.com and take advantage of their 30% off discount code for your entire purchase. Use the code: "OPG30SUMMER". Of course, the golf club my husband ordered on eBay will be the other thing he'll be getting as his "Father's Day" gift. These days a slightly used golf club from eBay is a luxury item. Now at least he'll look and play well when he tee's off.
Anything that comes in a bow, with a bow and wearing a bow makes my day sunny. Especially if I get to wear it all day. Something I cherish is my rhinestone bow shaped pin which I got as a thank you gift many light-years ago. Another personal favorite are my bronze Cole Haan car loafers with its cute leather bow and miniature gold logo accent in the middle of it. You know, I have a friend who thinks it hideous, but from the first time I saw them, it was love at first sight. The bow had me at hello. Now I'm thinking about retiring that pair for this Prada sweetie. The shiny patent leather skin makes it even more desirable. Bluefly.com just sent me a postcard with an extra $30 off code "SUNNY1" for my next $150+ purchase. I thought I'd share the code with my readers. Maybe you'll have a sunny day after ordering something new for yourself. Enjoy! "Hello Prada loafers with the cute little bow on top!"
I want the Birkin Bag! If you're like me and drool at the sight of one, let me tell you my story. First, this bag is made by the french company Hermes and the waitlist for this bag is on average 6 years long. Even though it costs $7,500 to $10,000 girls are dropping their hard earned money for one or more of these bag - unless they've got a rich boyfriend like Rory from the Gilmore Girls and get it as a sweet gift.
So, this is my Birkin story from last week. Imagine me in handcuffs. "I" imagined myself wearing a pair of handcuffs as I NEARLY picked up an authentic Birkin bag at Hirshleifer's shoe store. My eyes were set on a light brown Birkin bag sitting quietly on the cushioned seats where you sit and try on shoes. Me and my friend were looking at their selection of Manolo's and Jimmy Choo shoes when I spotted the bag. I reached for it as if it were on display for us to just pick up and touch. Then as I got closer, inch by inch, my heart started to race faster and faster. I started to wonder, why was this bag open? Why was there a book in the bag, and other items as if it belonged to someone. Oh, no! Then I pulled up my hand to my chest as fast as possible and looked around the room to see if someone actually owned this bag. There were a few ladies standing and talking. They probably didn't notice, but gosh, I'm glad they didn't notice! We left there soon after and then I realized, why didn't she notice? Girl, I could've walked out of the store with your Birkin Bag! Does this bag mean nothing to you? If I ever get the Birkin Bag, I'll have that thing handcuffed to my arm. Hmm.. I wonder if Hermes sells handcuffs that'll match?
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