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Archive for October, 2009

Is it Chic or just plain Cheap?

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

I recently came across these leggings in Bloomingdale’s Book, under the Hot buys section.
The first set of leggings is from Bloomingdale’s, with a retail value of $118.

I found a similar set of leggings on Amazon. The second set has a retail value of $19.98. Note, I wasn’t able to capture the picture of the gold or [...]

Spammers with Jokes!

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

Lately I’ve noticed more spam comments on my blog. Today I received upwards of 50 which could be a good and bad thing. Good because it means my blog is getting noticed. Bad because it can infect my computer. For this reason, I try to go through my spam and delete it as quickly as [...]

50% off Payless Coupon!

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

I love Payless for their chic and cheap footwear, handbags and yes accessories! They have great prices that I believe can’t be beat. Or at least that is what I thought until I saw the Oprah show and she gave all her viewers, which includes YOU and me,  a 50% off coupon to ANYTHING, including [...]

Grab a Seat at Some of the Biggest Events on Television

Thursday, October 29th, 2009

As most of you know I am an entertainment junkie! I enjoy the bonding these moments create between me and my boys, as well as the memories that we will always have. I also know that those few moments I can escape with friends gives me the charge and pick me up that I so [...]

Wordless Wednesday: View From My Window

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

My boys were looking out the window this weekend, exclaiming how beautiful the sky looked. They called me over to see. I had to agree. The colors as the sun was setting were amazing!
Below are a few of the pictures I was able to take after our moment.  They were taken back to back but if you [...]

Giveaway: Unilever Goody Box

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

*GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED*

I recently received an assortment of Unilever products to review. They included the items pictured above. My all time faves were the Dove Cool Essentials Deodorant (smells DIVINE!) and the Pond’s Cleansing Towelettes.
Before receiving the products, I have to admit I was already a Pond’s follower. I grew up watching my Mami/Mother using [...]

FREE Book: The Style Strategy by Nina Garcia

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Ann Taylor and Marie Claire are joining forces to bring 150 lucky ladies a free copy of The Style Strategy: A Less-Is-More Approach to Staying Chic and Shopping Smart by Nina Garcia, a celebrated fashion director.
In her book, Nina Garcia discusses how to stay fashionably chic while on a budget, breaking down a women’s choices and [...]