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Warming Up

Kristen — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 05:21:30 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready for spring. Don’t get me wrong, I’m ready to warm up, turn off the heater, turn down the electric blanket, and wear something short sleeved.

This week in my inbox I got deluged by offers from all sort of merchants for their spring lines. It’s hard to think about spring dresses when people are still shoveling snow. So, I say, it’s time to warm up – and what better timing than when retailers are starting to reduce prices on items like space heaters, sweaters, electric blankets and more!

Here’s to winter! Frugalgrrl shares some sale highlights:

Boucle Wrap Jacket – $34.99 from GAP (regular price $89.50)

Screamer Chilidog Earflap Hat – $20.93 from peterglenn.com

Cafe Retro Espressione Machine – $399.95 at Crate & Barrel (regular price $550.00)

Classic Reversible Down-Alternative Comforter – Starting at $39.99 from JcPenney.com (regular price $80.00)

Lasko Oscillating Ceramic Tower Heater – $37.99 from Air-n-Water.com (regular price $49.99)Girls Pretty Flannel Sleep Pant – $9.99 from American Eagle Outfitters (regular price $19.50)

Snuggle up and drink some cocoa! Please share your winter bargains with us in the comments!

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen

Bow Tie Daddy: Not Just a Song

Kristen — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:46:55 +0000

What do you think of when you think of bow ties? Pasta? College professors, Orville Redenbacher, Pee Wee Herman or the maitre d’?

Well, how about the Jonas Brothers, ‘Gossip Girl‘, ‘Mad Men‘, Manolo Blahnik, Karl Lagerfeld and David Beckham?

Photo courtesy of Demicouture.ca

Yes, the bow tie is cool again. You didn’t hear it here first, but we figure if the Wall Street Journal took notice, then we should, too.

The bow tie showed up on a lot of runways this season, in both formal and casual looks. Here are some worth noticing to spiff up the men in your life, just in time for the holidays:

Bold

Cuchillo Bow Tie from Beau Ties, Ltd.

$40.00

Plaid

Kirk Plaid Bow Tie from G by Guess

$16.50

Holiday

Lindsay from Beau Ties, Ltd.

$43.00

Boys’ Holiday Bow Tie from Lands’ End

$19.50

Whimsy

Martin by Beau Ties, Ltd.

$38.00

‘A well tied tie is the first serious step in life’

– Oscar Wilde, who knew a thing or two about style (among other things!).

In case you or the man in your life needs a primer on how to tie a bow tie, here is a great place to start.

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen

Mad for Plaid

Kristen — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:05:27 +0000

When you think of plaid, certain things come to mind. Lumberjacks. Tablecloths. School Uniforms.

Put away that image of the Catholic school girl pleated skirt, and embrace one of this season’s hottest trends. Once you start to notice, you’ll see it everywhere!

Plaid Duffle by Steve Madden – $140.00 from Boscovs.com

Blowfish Women’s Habbit Bootie in Black Haze Plaid – $39.90 from Endless.com

TYR Belmont Plaid Diamondback – $48.75 from SwimOutlet.com

Argyle Plaid Rainboot in Berry – $24.99 from Target

Heys ECase Exotic – $169.95 from Shoebuy.com

Vans Classic Slip On Plaid – Unisex – $39.99 from VillageShoes.com

Enjoi Chode Plaid Men’s Belt – $24.99 from CCS

Plaid Plate – $8.95 from Crate & Barrel

Mad by Design Handbag – $35.45 from Outletbuy.com

Happy Shopping!

- Kristen