So I’ve been doing a lot of shopping lately. In exactly two weeks I will be taking a one week vacation to Florida. Every time I take a “vaca” somewhere, I am always on the prowl for new outfits and accessories to bring on the trip (especially as it is getting closer and closer to departure day). Hollywood pretty much made movies like “Clueless” and “Confessions of a Shopaholic” because of girls like me. Anyways, I’ve been going to different stores and malls from all parts of LA Country- Hollywood, Pasadena, Glendale, Melrose, even the fashion districts in Downtown L.A. ($5 shades, cute $15 sandals, sexy $25 heels, trendy clothes and bargain prices = my idea of heaven). While on the hunt for looking for potential new outfits for my trip, I saw several notable trends that have either come back or emerged as new “must-have’s” for the summer. Here they are:
The Long Dress aka Maxi-Dress
I’ve seen this at almost every store- from good ole Target to hip Forever 21 to more upscale boutiques like Veronica M. It’s funny because this trend has carried on from last summer of 2008. Long dresses are perfect for warm weather, not to mention they are comfortable and flattering for any body type!
Gladiator Sandals
Another item that was hot last summer and is still in style this summer! What I love about gladiator sandals is that they match with almost everything- a pair of skinny jeans, a cute summer dress, or even shorts or a skirt. LOVE the versatility!
High-Waisted/Tulip Skirt
Anything from corduroy to floral print would be hot for this summer. The high-waisted skirt is like last year’s pencil skirt.
Jumpsuit
Even celebrities like Blake Lively have been spotted wearing this hot new item.
Blazer
Ok so leather jackets definitely made its statement last fall/winter, but blazers are coming back as well!
Mini-Dress
A piece that never goes out of style for any summer!
Statement Headband
Ladies, you know you see these in almost every fashion store! They make a boring outfit funkier. Urban Outfitters & Forever 21 has tons of cute headbands (some decorating with flowers, feathers. etc)
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- Feather Headband, Forever 21 $5.80
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- Double Braided Headband, Urban $10
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- Chiffon Flower Headband, Forever 21 $2.80
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- Black mini dress from Macy’s, $32
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- Gladiator Sandals from Urban Outfitters, $29
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- Mossimo Blazer from Target, $10
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- Floral Dress from Forever 21, $22
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- Maxi dress from Forever 21, $22
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- Blake lively sporting a hot turquoise jumpsuit/romper
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- High-waisted skirt by Kimichi & Blue at Urban, $54
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- High-Waisted Skirt from American Apparel, $46
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- Jumper from Urban Outfitters, $38
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- Boyfriend blazer from Nordstrom, $238
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- Gladiator Sandals from Urban Outfitters, $20
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- American Apparel romper $44
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- Maxi Dress from Nordstrom, $42
Amazing 4th of July recipes!
July 1, 2009
I don’t know about everyone else, but my very favorite part about 4th of July is the wonderfully delicious food. It’s kind of an escape from my every day summer diet, but i indulge every year on our country’s birthday. Since i do consider myself somewhat of a (4th of July) food connoisseur, I decided to share some of my favorite recipes for you to share with your family and friends! Enjoy 
Mediterranean Chopped Chicken Salad http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/eatingwell/321/mediterranean-chopped-salad
Bratwurst with onions http://www.bhg.com/recipe/pork/bratwurst-with-onions/
Funnel Cake http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Funnel-Cakes-II/Detail.aspx
Grilled Mushroom Cheeseburger (my fav!) http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t–3176/grilled-mushroom-and-cheese-burger.asp
Star Spangled Fruit Tart (Delicious and Festive) http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Star-Spangled-Fruit-Tart
North Carolina Coleslaw http://recipe.aol.com/recipe/north-carolina-coleslaw/74204
Frozen Yogurt Pops http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50386
Fiesta Salad http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/342/4thOfJulyFiestaSalad67282.shtml
Alright I hope that helps everyone out! Now get cooking and enjoy all the fun times spent with your family and friends!!
New collections!
June 29, 2009
Even though the economy is currently in rubbles and most of us are skipping lunch to afford our designer labels, there is something to be excited about- new (lower cost) summer and fall collections!
We have all felt the strain of the purse strings, so it is amazing that some of our favorite designers have created new lines with lower priced essentials that will make buying this season much more manageable.
Nanette Lepore, Betsey Johnson, Chloe, and Ella Moss are all offering some of their favorites are lower than usual prices. That means we need to grab them before they’re gone!!
Bergdorf Goodman is offering 25-50% off selected designer prices. Bluefly.com is currently having a 70% off discount for Nicole Miller, Free People, Theory, BCBG , Prada.
Ladies, let’s not let these sales fly by! Take advantage today!
HOTTTT July 4th Sales
June 24, 2009
Hey Saavy gals, so these are the hottest sales so you look fab during the 4th of July weekend! Yippee!
Victorias Secret…Uh duh, Semi-Annual Sale – MY FAV! Cause its all there super hot swimwear! Now I realize I don’t look quite as good as their models, HOWEVER I do just adore their swimwear and its 25-60% off right now! Here’s the link: http://www2.victoriassecret.com/landing/?cgnbr=OSSWMZZZZZZ ALSO, if you spend $100 you get Free Shipping as well! So think skinny and grab a hot new bikini! You deserve it!
Eyes Lips Face – www.eyeslipsface.com – the best website ever because everything is $1!! LOVE to get makeup for $1…..because then when you spend $15 on makeup you don’t feel bad because you just got 15 THINGS! YAY! So here is a lil special they are having – when you purchase $10 worth of products enter 5FOR5FREE at checkout and you will receive 5 $1 items for FREE!! ENJOY!!!
! Make yourself silky smooth and lookin good in that new bikini from VS, Enjoy 50% off FABULOUS items and treat yourself to silky smooth skin and luscious locks! to get the discount!
Enjoy your fourth of July and celebrate in style and glam with these HOTT deals!
Bathing Suit Shopping
June 23, 2009
So we all know that most of us absolutely hate Bathing suit shopping but we have to do it. So i went to Huntington and looked for about 5 hours. i must have tried on over 100 bathing suits but i actually found one actually i found three. i never thought that i would find even one.
I’ve read all the articles that come out in spring about how to find your bathing suit for your body type. SO those are the ones i tried on. I am a pear shape so i look best in full bottoms that tie on the side and either bandeau or halter tops. so that’s what i got. My favorite one is this orange, blue and white colored half bandeau and half halter you can remove the strings from around your neck and tie them on your back, and the bottoms are a full bottom with a tie on one side so that it doesn’t cut off my side.
For the first year i actually feel really comfortable in all of my bathing suits. dont be discouraged go out and shop.
Stroll and Savor
June 22, 2009
The Belmont Shore area of Long Beach offers their special event called Stroll and Savor a few times a year and this Wednesday & Thursday June 24/25th from 5:30-9pm they are hosting it again!
Stroll and Savor is a sidewalk food festival held several times a year on 2nd Street in Long Beach. You can buy tickets at several places on 2nd St and most places also take cash ($1 = 1 ticket), but if you buy tickets you get to donate to the cause, plus you essentially get $2 back (a book of 12 tickets costs $10).
At each restaurant, they have a menu with the food and how many each tickets it costs for their little entree or appetizer. A few of the items below are some of the local favorites:
-Plate of hummus, tzantziki, pita, greek salad, spanakopita, and gyro from George’s Greek Cafe for 3 tickets ***(BEST one with the BEST deal)***
-Five pieces of hot wings from Legends for 3 tickets
-One slider from Legends for 2 tickets
-Small plate of Pad Thai from Phuket Thai for 2 tickets
-Slice of pizza from BJ’s for 2 tickets
-One flauta from Taco Surf for 2 tickets
-Two falafel patties from Open Sesame for 2 tickets
-Any one item from Natraj Cuisine of India for 1 ticket
-Cinnamon Twist from Sweet Jill’s for 2 tickets
-Cinnamon sticky bun with nuts from Sweet Jill’s for 2 tickets
Participating businesses are: Polly’s Gourmet Coffee, Rubio’s Baja Grill, La Strada, Vint’s, The Crepe Lady, Wiskers, Lucille’s, Magic Lamp, Panama Joe’s, Sunnin Cafe, Sweet Jill’s, Legends, BJ’s Pizza and Grill, Natraj Cuisine of India, Phuket Thai, Powell’s Sweet Shoppe, Belmont Station, Fern’s Garden, George’s Greek Café, Taco Surf, It’s a Grind, Frosted Cupcakery, Belmont Grill, Bono’s, Yen Sushi, La Creperie Café, Quinn’s, Open Sesame, Buona Gente, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, New York’s Upper Crust, Aroma di Roma, Riley’s, and Shannon’s Bay Shore. So, it’s a mix of chains and local restaurants.
It’s a great opportunity to try some new restaurants or just get a variety of food from the places you already know and love. There’s live music and a generally festive atmosphere. Parking in Belmont Shore is never easy, but it’s not really that much worse than normal, you might have to park a block or two away, but it’s not too bad. 2nd St is also easily accessible by public transportation.
If you haven’t gotten the chance to visit this part of Long Beach then you are definitely missing out! It’s such a cute little area with over 30 restaurants, tons of cute shops and boutiques, and many other fun and exciting things to look at. It’s kind of a hidden gem in Long Beach, but definitely worth the trip (especially during the Stroll and Savor)
The No-Toe Hose
June 19, 2009
Being a native California girl I have been to my share of events here on the west coast. It wasn’t until I married a New Yorker that I started also attending events in New York on a fairly regular basis. I’m speaking primarily about weddings. Being in our early thirties we have, on average, attended 2 to 5 weddings per year. That being said, it is hard not to compare the differences between the New York and California dress code. In California a girl can “get away” with adding her favorite pair of Jimmy Choo heels to what would otherwise be a nice sundress and she is set. In California I never even owned a pair of pantyhose. There was never a need. Last February my husband and I traveled back east for a black-tie wedding that was truly a gala. I bought a short black-tie worthy dress and shoes that happened to also be open-toe. There was no way I could not wear pantyhose to a black-tie event not to mention the fact that it was freezing in February. I mulled over this for sometime and considered getting closed-toe heels to fix the dilemma of exposed pantyhose seams on my toes. Then my girlfriend recommended Donna Karan’s ‘The Nudes’ Toeless Hosiery (which also have a control top, really who can’t use that?). They are amazing! I am now a believer in pantyhose. They are so sheer they look like you’re not wearing anything but your own great tone. A few girls even commented on how great my legs looked and couldn’t wait to get them as well. Seriously ladies, if you must wear hose with open toes you must get those!
Father’s Day is Sunday June 21st!
June 17, 2009
As we all know, Father’s Day is this sunday the 21st of June! Make sure Dad feels special on this day by getting him something that he loves and that doesn’t brake the bank. Since so many businesses are facing tough financial times, there is so much merchandise that is on sale that will be perfect to give your Dad on this special day. Below are some of the great deals, so take advantage!
CircuitCity.com knocks up to 50% off select electronics and accessories during its Father’s Day 2-Day Sale. Orders over $25 ship for free, and sales tax is added where applicable. Sale ends tomorrow. Some best bets, all with free shipping
Amazon.com is having A Father’s Day DVD and Blu-Ray Sale. Save up to 60% on Over 1000 DVDs for Dad … Just in time for Father’s Day
Old Navy is having over 50% on men’s apparel items. Shipping is free on $150+ orders with coupon code: FREE150 or $100 orders with Old Navy card and coupon code: MYCARD.
If Dad likes fishing, hunting, or golfing then Sports Authority is offering $25 off $100 purchase! Perfect, just in time for Fathers Day!!
There are so many more discounts out there, so get to it and make Dad happy with something that shows you care. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dad’s!!!
