by D.F. and ss_shopgirl
Hopefully you’ve recovered from Thanksgiving indulgence (turkey, stuffing, pie, repeat) and are ready to look fabulous for the holidays in a brand new little black dress (LBD). Even if it means squeezing, poking, stuffing, sweating, and outright forcing yourself into a great dress.
Just kidding! Finding a sexy and comfortable little black dress [...]

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We hope you enjoy the third installment of our eco-conscious holiday tips. We certainly enjoyed researching the products! If you’ve tried any of these, please share your experiences with us.
According to the Natural Marketing Institute, over 2,000 personal-care products with a “natural” or “organic” label hit stores last year. So…
8. Green up your holiday beauty [...]

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Ready for more ways to be eco-conscious this holiday season? Read on.
3. Energy-saving Christmas lights

Christmas LED energy-saving light – 90% more efficient than traditional lighting!

Use beeswax, soy, or palm oil candles instead of candles with stearic acid
We like: Rawganique Vegan Hemp Candles

4. Root your Christmas tree in tradition
Instead of buying a pre-cut Christmas tree that [...]

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You can’t enjoy the red without the green, right??
So if you’re looking for a way to be eco-conscious this season, we’re here to help out. Here are the first two suggestions in our three-part series for becoming a little greener during the holidays.
1. Wrap all your gifts with eco-friendly 100% recycled paper!

We like: Fish Lips 100% recycled [...]

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by Rod Haden, Publisher, The Wine Shelf, www.thewineshelf.com
Forget about being nervous regarding your wine choices for Thanksgiving. There are no rights or wrongs in what you should pour or how much the wines should cost. This is a time to celebrate friends and family, not worry too much about wine!
The good news is that with [...]

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by: ss_shopgirl
You’ve shopped for Thanksgiving dinner, you’ve cleaned the house (well…), now all you have to do is think about Day-After-Thanksgiving shopping!
Competition is fierce this year, with stores everywhere vying for your buck with the “best Black Friday” deal.
Here’s a brief rundown of just a few of the goods so far that have been released [...]

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by: ss_shopgirl
Who’s your favorite foodie? Nothing revs up my appetite like reading a great book about food (especially the ones equipped with recipes). And there are so many great books for gourmands these days, it’s impossible to decide on just one. Check out this smorgasbord of new books and old for your favorite gastrophile – [...]

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by ss_shopgirl
I love writing. I don’t like paying for cheesy stationery. This year, I decided to do a little research on some nifty holiday cards so whatever I send to my loved ones doesn’t drown in the mundane stack of mail they get during the holidays. Check out some of my finds:

Eco-friendly Wooden “Folksy Flora Fauna” Card [...]

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Silk Off-the-Shoulder
Sweater from Ann Taylor
Your coworker shows up for your New Year’s party wearing the exact same sweater (we recommend the one to the right) you’re wearing – and looks better.
Do you:
A) Laugh about it and go back into your room to change – but give him/her the silent treatment all night.
B) Tell him/her that [...]

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by ss_shopgirl and D.F.
Did you know that the average women’s US dress size is between 11 and 14? That means great full-figured, curvy, and plus size fashions abound – and they’re pretty stylish too! Lane Bryant just introduced a brand new Right Fit collection – jeans that are tailored to 3 different types of curvy [...]

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