Archive for December, 2010

Gift cards need spending?

Monday, December 27th, 2010

I HEART Gift Cards! From Visa, Walmart, Belk, Amazon & more, are gift cards dangling from my tree….but not for long! I’ll be using them soon for clothes, of course, and some beauty picks plus some fun! Here are some things that I suggest spending your plastic on…

From Belk, Jessica Simpson’s Big Collar Belted Coat is a “must have”. This coat features a fabulous collar, belt andan inset waist. I love the sand color. Right now you can save 65% and pick it up for a steal at just $84! Hobo International’s Lauren Vintage Wallet is another great find at Belk, this leather double frame clutch wallet features the Hobo signature credit card wall, a bill pocket and a zip security pocket. It’s available in 5 colors. I like it in Zinnia. $100

Shop at amazon.com for a Kindle Wireless Reading Device. It’s Amazon’s #1 bestselling item for two years running. It’s also the most-wished-for, most-gifted, and has the most 5-star reviews of any product on Amazon. $139

Got a sweet tooth? You can use up some of your Visa bucks at oohlalacandy.com. There you will find candy cards, gumballs galore, sweet stuff boxes, retro treats & couture candy cupcakes. Get a “Suck on This” candy tube filled with filled with gum balls, Blow Pops, Sugar Daddies, gummy hot dogs, hot dog bubblegum, Long Boys, Twist Lollipops and Tootsie Rolls, “High Style’ Gumballs and some “Blast From The Past” Retro Treats. You’ll still have money left over for Valentine cupcakes!

Clientele Beauty has great products to use up the rest of your Visa bucks. I love the Sacred Lotus Seed Oil! You can use it alone on skin or as a compliment to any of your favorite creams and lotions. There are gifts with purchase and other special offers too.

And have some fun at Walmart! If you are a monopoly fan. I am! Pick up Parker Brothers’ classic real estate trading game in the 3D worlds of Monopoly Streets (Wii). Players manage their real estate empires from a virtual headquarters. The appearance changes as their wealth grows. Streets features several themed boards, including one that re-creates the best-known classic “Number Nine” edition of the board game. Players can also set up their own house rules. It’s a lot of fun to share with family and friends!

If you are looking for active wear, Walmart has a great selection of women’s active wear by Norma Kamali. The sales right now are outrageous. You can get Norma Kamali Women’s French Terry Anorak Jacket for just $8 and the jog pants at just $6.

Enjoy!

VitaMan travel grooming…

Sunday, December 26th, 2010

Here’s something for the guys! VitaMan offers the perfect travel grooming pack. It has every grooming product needed to keep your guy looking his best at home and away! All six 50 ml travel products meet international requirements. The set includes Shampoo, Conditioner, Face Moisturizer, Shave Creme, After Shave Balm and Face & Body Cleanser. You can find VitaMan at Barneys stores and on-line. www.VitaManUSA.com

CH*ARMZ

Sunday, December 26th, 2010

I have been spending a lot of time in my closet mixing and matching CH*ARMZ with my favorite tops. I love these! They are sleeves that you layer under your favorite tops when the temperature changes or anytime you want to expand your wardrobe options. Especially great to travel with, they fashionably take your summer tops through all of the seasons. They are available in sold and prints. Start with one pair and see where it takes you. I am sure you’ll be back for more! www.ch-armz.com

Saint Vintage Designs

Sunday, December 26th, 2010

The vintage-inspired jewelry from Saint Vintage Designs is fabulous! The rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets & bangles are hand-crafted with antique beads, gems, chains and pendants. Paige Jansen is the designer behind these pieces. A cancer survivor herself, Paige donates a portion of every sale to Cancer Research. Put these pieces on and you won’t want to take them off. I am especially fond of the Love Links Red Velvet Bracelet…and…isn’t Valentine’s Day right around the corner? HINT! HINT! www.saintvintagedesigns.com

Green Fig (Fico Verde)

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

The petite Antica Farmacista Home Ambience Reed Difusser in Green Fig (Fico Verde) is one of my favorites from the Antica Farmacista Home Collection which includes candles, room spray and more. Some of the other available diffuser scent are Ala Moana, Lemon Verbena, Santorini, Magnolia, Champagne, Orange Blossom, Grapefruit, No. 11, Vanilla Bourbon, Sakura and Acqua. I keep one in the guest bedroom at all times. Depending on the guest, I choose a special scent to create a personalized ambience. Mom loves the Santorini and I place the Orange Blossom on the nightstand when my niece visits.
www.anticafarmacista.com

T/F The Together Bag!

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

I’ll start by saying that the price on this is amazing! It’s called The Together Bag. It’s a canvas tote that can be used for groceries and books, to hold a change of clothing and of course a number of other things. I actually enjoy using it as an every day handbag. With an image of the Birkin bag screened onto the tote, it’s simply lots of fun! When I carry it (always!) I am told “I love that bag” and asked “where did you get that bag?”over and over again. Thursday Friday (t/f) did a great job designing this! It’s only $35! Really you will love The Together Bag and there is a wait list…so. jump on it now. www.thufri.com

The Vanity Pillow

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Give your face a rest from wrinkles with The VANITY PILLOW by Plum Design. It’s an Organic Cotton Flannel Pillow with a Natural Organic 600 Thread Count Sateen Pillow Case and it comes with an Organic 600 Thread Count Sateen Travel Pouch. The VANITY PILLOW helps prevent wrinkles from hours of pressure on the facial tissue during sleep. It relieves pressure on existing wrinkles & more. I especially love that it allows for night creams to penetrate the skin longer without rubbing off on the pillow. You’ll want to learn more, so check out vanitypillow.com

Tända Clear

Monday, December 13th, 2010

Actress Emma Stone plays Olive Pengerghast in the teen blockbuster Easy A but she does not play with her skin! She takes good skin care seriously and uses Tända Clear to get a flawless face for her on-screen performances. Each year 85% of teens experience pimples and acne breakouts. Developed to gently and effectively treat acne with LED light therapy, the Tända Clear device is a proven way for teens to get and keep clear complexions. You can even customize the device with limited-edition tändaSKINS™…now that’s cool! I am not a teen and mine isn’t customized, but I use it and continue to be amazed by the results! www.tandaskincare.com

Shearling & Tiger Print Fab!

Friday, December 10th, 2010

Donald J Pliner “Eli” shearling cuff booties are to die for! These camel suede booties have a shearling leopard and tiger print cuff. They have got a 3 3/4 inch stacked heel. The “Eli” look fab with leggings, jeggings & skinny pants. $375

H&M at The Forum Shops

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

H&M, Hennes & Mauritz, the international fashion retailer known for offering fashion-forward apparel and quality basics, is excited to announce its continued expansion in the Las Vegas area by opening the largest H&M location in the world at The Forum Shops at Caesars. Opening Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. H&M at The Forum Shops at Caesars will give Las Vegas shoppers even more access to the latest trends for the holiday season.

“As H&M celebrates ten years and more than 200 stores in the U.S., we remain committed to increasing our presence in the U.S. marketplace by opening the new H&M flagship location in Las Vegas. With the opening of H&M at The Forum Shops at Caesars, we are thrilled to continue our expansion on the West Coast,” says Daniel Kulle, U.S. president, H&M.

H&M at The Forum Shops will be a uniquely constructed location with a specially designed interior that will provide customers with an exciting shopping experience that can only be matched by the energy of Las Vegas itself. Customers will walk into a 50-foot high atrium complete with disco balls overhead and custom-designed feature walls which display an ever-changing light show! This flagship store will make the best of current fashion and updated basics accessible to all in the Las Vegas area.

H&M at The Forum Shops will carry the full H&M collection which includes ladies, men, young ladies and young men, with separate sections for denim, accessories, maternity, lingerie and cosmetics. T his store will also have H&M’s fantastic children’s collection, which features quality garments for kids of all ages.

H&M is the most fashionable source for the latest trends. This fall’s seasonal collection offers a diverse mix, with a focus on sustainability. Whether it’s looking for the perfect jacket or a great accessory, H&M offers stylish options for everyone. Key items for women include dresses starting at $19.95, sweaters for $14.95, and jackets for $29.95. Men can look forward to denim starting at $19.95, blazers for $49.95,and cardigans starting at $14.95.

In celebration of opening day, H&M at The Forum Shops will offer the first 1,000 shoppers in line an H&M Access to Fashion Pass, valued from $10 to $500 in addition to fantastic opening offers and giveaways! One lucky shopper will be the red carpet winner and they will receive a shopping spree worth $1,000, as well as the chance to be the first customer to shop in the store before anyone else!

H&M at The Forum Shops is located at 3500 Las Vegas Blvd S, in Las Vegas, NV and can be reached by phone at (702) 207-0167. Store hours will be Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 11:p.m., Friday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 a.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.