Saturday, September 29, 2007

Aisle 3...beauty?

Trader Joe's has always been known as a great place for low cost, healthy food items. On a recent trip somewhere between picking up the stir fry and peanut butter I came across the beauty aisle and discovered that Trader Joe's also has their own brand of health and beauty products. I decided to try the Mango Shaving Cream. It's a great find. It's a cream formula, easy to use, and leaves your skin super soft. It smells delicious too! A 8oz. container is only $2.99 and it lasts for a long time.

Next time you're at Trader Joe's, try it out!




Thursday, September 27, 2007

Think Pink

And no, I'm not talking about that silly line of underwear from Victoria's Secret. As I'm sure everyone is aware, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as if I needed an excuse to buy more stuff, lots of companies are promoting special products that are helping out this great cause. I know it's a few days before October, but you can go ahead and scope these items out now!

Some things I may be picking up (in the name of charity, of course):

Estee Lauder High Gloss. I already have a couple of these glosses- they smell and taste really good (vanilla) and I love how they are easy to apply - you can just swipe them on in a car or at your desk without a mirror. Estée Lauder is donating $500,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime, by funding clinical and genetic research in North America. To learn more, call toll-free 1-866-FIND.A.CURE or visit www.bcrfcure.org


Philosophy Shower for the Cure. I'm a big fan of Philosophy products and this is another great shower gel that needs to be added to my collection. The website describes it as "a creamy all-in-one formula that can be used as a shampoo, bath, or body wash. Its light, clean tangerine scent and touch of milk, proteins, and fruit essences..." Sounds good to me! Would make a great gift for a friend or maybe yourself!

The best part? 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of Shower For the Cure are donated to the Women's Cancer Research Fund.


KitchenAid Cook For The Cure Measuring Cups & Spoons. Everyone can use an extra set of measuring cups and spoons (somehow I'm always missing pieces) and these are sure to stand out in your drawer. KitchenAid has a whole line of Pink products available online and at stores like Target. All donations benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure which supports breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment programs nationwide.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Band Aid- not just for boo boos


As many of my friends can attest, I have a slight shoe addiction. I consider myself a pretty practical person but when it comes to shoes and comfort, sometimes fashion gets the best of me and I find myself in shoes that are very, very cute but not so fun to wear.

The clever product people at Band-Aid must have realized that there are millions of women out there facing this dilemma because they have come out with a genius product: Band Aid Blister Block. It's like a tiny stick of deodorant -you just rub it on all the spots your shoes rub against your skin - like the tops of your toes or back of your heel. When I'm away at trade shows I keep it in my bag at all times to re-apply - it's a savior when you are on your feet all day, walking all over the place, and can't wear flip flops. Try it out and your feet will thank you!

Monday, September 24, 2007

pretty, shiny things


J.Crew Hand-painted thin floral enamel bangle, $58

floral triple strand necklace, $88 at Banana Republic



apt. 9 Two-Tone Drop Earrings, $14 at kohls


Fossil Pyramid ring, $28








Sunday, September 23, 2007

Carrie is back!

I was super excited to see these pictures from the set of Sex and the City the movie. Look how cute SJP looks!






Photos by: INFphoto.com, Roger Wong/INFphoto.com, New Line Cinema

Friday, September 21, 2007

Ebay: yay or nay?

No, you can't always get want you want
You can't always get what you want
And if you try sometime you find
You get what you need..."
-Rolling Stones

Sometimes there are things out there far beyond your price range that you want very badly. It happens to everyone - maybe it's a Playstation 3 (my husband), a new Lexus (my coworker), or a new ipod (me). You want it so bad it becomes a semi obsession. So, when faced with the tough decision of either not having that gorgeous Coach bag or possibly not buying groceries for a pay period, you find yourself scouring ebay. I've been using ebay on and off for the past few years and have found that if you find the right sellers and dedicate enough time, you really can come up with some great deals. And what's more fun than hovering over you computer at 11:30 pm frantically hitting the "Place Bid" button when there's 30 seconds left on an auction?


Some of the best deals that I've scored in the past have ranged from a brand new with tags (that's NWT to you hardcore ebay users) North Face Denali jacket for only $100 to MAC makeup brushes to Yankee candles. A lot of
people argue that most of the merchandise sold on sites like ebay is either fake or stolen. Sometimes I do wonder how the are able to sell that stuff so cheap....hmmm...


What do you guys think about ebay? What's the best deal you've ever gotten?

Thursday, September 20, 2007

The jacket I need for fall


Perfect with jeans and flats. I'm in love.

J.Crew Bella Jacket. $198 at jcrew.com

Beat the morning rush


In a perfect world, I wake up everyday when my alarm rings, feeling energized and ready to start the day. Reality is most mornings start off fighting my husband over who has to shower first while the other one catches another 8 minutes of sleep.

Now that I've got a real job and people at my office at the very least expect me to be showered it's a bit more of a problem to look presented and professional when I only have 20 minutes to get out of the door. Luckily there are some great products out there designed to help us girls on the go. No matter how rushed I am I always reach for three things:

1. Tinted Moisturizer - moisturizing and coverage all in one step. Mpick is Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer. It's easy to apply, has a great selection of shades, and SPF15.

2. Eyeshadow - the secret to looking awake when you are actually craving sleep more than air is your eyes. Brighten them up with a neutral colored shadow that has a little sparkle in it. One of the best shades out there is MAC Naked Lunch.

3. Blush - brighten up your face with a little color. My latest fave: BeneFit Sheer Cream Blusher. It's a cream blush, super easy to blend, and gives you a nice, natural looking flush.

What products do you reach for in the morning when you're in a rush?


Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Hello friends

Well, I've gone and done it. I've started a blog.

What's this blog about? Pretty much everything that interests me. As anyone who knows can tell you, if there is one thing I'm great at it's shopping. While I'm spending money and adding to my credit card bills I'll fill you guys in on what I've bought , what I've seen, and what's going on.
Bear with me while I get this thing started!


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