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How psyched are you about the Super Bowl?
I can’t hear you.
If you’re more concerned with a touch-up than a touch down, you’ll be happy to know that there’s a new game designed just for you for this Sunday – Fantasy Fashion League – The Beauty Edition.
Modeled after Fantasy Football, it’s a game that allows [...]

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I was reading Go Fug Yourself today, one of my favorite fashion blogs, and was thrilled to see that the girls of Fug actually really like this dress that Amanda Bynes wore to the SAG Awards. It reminded me slightly of the peacock-looking purse I featured last week — and ruffles are in for [...]

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It’s been a rainy and dreary last few days here in Southern California, which means I’ll indulge in three major activities: a.) Reading b.) Drinking wine c.) Cleaning
Yes, cleaning. Believe it or not, it can be fun. Especially when you have a Roomba vacuum. I promise that I’m not getting a cent for saying what [...]

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Today is LEGO’s 50th Anniversary! In this high-tech hoopla of fancy computer games and video game virtual reality, it’s a wonder that something so simple has maintained its reputation as an imaginative building block for children everywhere. I for one love LEGO and have fond memories of creating a fake reality with them. And [...]

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Are you a big fan of Tweety bird? I am. He’s little, wily, and adorable. So naturally my heart fluttered when I saw that there’s a brand new jewelry site dedicated to everything Tweety – www.tweetyfinejewelry.com . Their tagline is “Fine Jewelry for Hot Chicks.” Does it get any better?
To kick off the launch [...]

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Flipping through Vogue today, I learned that the fashion goddesses have decreed the new colors for spring: aqua, peony, coral, violet, and yellow. And apparently it’s possible to find them all in one package. What do you think — a keeper or sleeper?
Fendi Watersnake Clutch $4,580

Yes, the bright colors lift me out of the [...]

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Just a shout out to this week’s New York Times Best Sellers list. I’m still stuck on an old NY Times Best Seller (and Oprah’s Book Club Pick) Middlesex, but I promise when I have some time I’ll actually read at least one of the below.
Hardcover Fiction
Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich

Part of the Stephanie [...]

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Valentine’s, Valentine’s, Valentine’s. For someone who really can’t stand the holiday at all, I’ll admit that I LOVE looking for fun, cute products that are either A.) Red/Pink B.) Heart-shaped C.) Sweet
InStyle.com recommends these cute Academie by Philip Crangi earrings at Barneys.com, and Love Notes journals from Katespaperie.com while Domino Magazine recommends using non-cliché [...]

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Elle MacPherson Intimates Bra & Panty Set from In the Mood Intimates

Sterling Silver Necklace from Religious Jewelry Store

14K White Gold necklace & bonus Godiva chocolates from MyJewelryBox.com

It’s the month for love, and whether you’re leaping in or leaping out (get it, Leap Year?) I want to hear your best present and past Valentine’s Day [...]

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You know that song about love. Yeah, that one. I can’t stand it. So naturally each year when Valentine’s Day approaches, my first instinct is to go AWOL for a few days before and after so I can avoid all the commercial hoopla. (Even though I write for a shopping blog.)
Not this year, however.
Now [...]

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