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March 1, 2025
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11.26.2010
Holiday Gift Idea: for the fashion-obsessed friend

So by now you all know my obsession when it comes to all things Gwen Stefani.  The lady has done it again with her new Wicked Style perfume collection.  Think bobble heads gone cool.  Any fashion-obsessed friend will loooooooove one of these in their stocking.  My favorites?  “G,” which is the Gwen doll and “Love.”

Love: a fruity floral of nectarine and orange flower.  She wears a classic bodice red jumper dress trimmed in lace and a large bow clip.  She’s the innocent one.

Angel: A sparkling floral of succulent plum and champagne, Angel ditches her soft look for a more daring demeanor in a black baby doll jumper dress with a scooped neckline trimmed with white lace.

Music: A woodsy floral of swirling cedarwood jasmine and juicy apple, Music is wearing her school uniform blazer that she customized by adding pins of her favorite musicians.

Baby: A vanilla floral of white peach and glowing amber, Baby is showing off her younger side in a bright yellow and hot pink sweater layered over a bright green t-shirt.  She’s all about the accessories.

G: A fruity floral of peach, pineapple, watermelon and raspberry, G is dressed to impress- looking classy and sophisticated in her red and white checkerboard leggings and Gwen’s signature red lip.

 

11.26.2010
Holiday Gift Idea: for the nephew

So I have to tell you- I have FOND childhood memories of The Children’s Place.  I don’t know why on earth I actually remember shopping there, but I do.  My mom used to take me to the kids only store for all my new clothes and I remember they had these awesome circular things that you could climb in and out of and, of course, I spent all my time there climbing in and out while my mom picked out things and showed them to me.  “Jamie, do you like this?”  I look.  “No!” I scream and go back to playing in the circles.  Ah yes, I was a difficult child when it came to my attire.  In fact, I only wore the color green (or greenish/blue) until I was about 4 years old, no joke.

Anywho, when I was offered the chance to attend a The Children’s Place shopping event at their The Grove Farmer’s Market store, I jumped at the chance.  My little nephew Mark will be two years old at the end of January and now I’m totally the cool Aunt who bought him tons of trendy new clothes.  I think what surprised me the most is how trendy the children’s stuff really is…I mean I picked out things for Mark that I’d love to see an adult guy wear- distressed denim jeans, toggle coats, graphic tees- amazing.  I simply can not wait to give him all the new stuff I picked out for him- Best. Aunt. Ever.

11.26.2010
Holiday Gift Idea: for the nephew

So I have to tell you- I have FOND childhood memories of The Children’s Place.  I don’t know why on earth I actually remember shopping there, but I do.  My mom used to take me to the kids only store for all my new clothes and I remember they had these awesome circular things that you could climb in and out of and, of course, I spent all my time there climbing in and out while my mom picked out things and showed them to me.  “Jamie, do you like this?”  I look.  “No!” I scream and go back to playing in the circles.  Ah yes, I was a difficult child when it came to my attire.  In fact, I only wore the color green (or greenish/blue) until I was about 4 years old, no joke.

Anywho, when I was offered the chance to attend a The Children’s Place shopping event at their The Grove Farmer’s Market store, I jumped at the chance.  My little nephew Mark will be two years old at the end of January and now I’m totally the cool Aunt who bought him tons of trendy new clothes.  I think what surprised me the most is how trendy the children’s stuff really is…I mean I picked out things for Mark that I’d love to see an adult guy wear- distressed denim jeans, toggle coats, graphic tees- amazing.  I simply can not wait to give him all the new stuff I picked out for him- Best. Aunt. Ever.

11.23.2010
One Bag & Three Beauty Obsessions: Be&D

So, as a reader favorite, I really do need to do more of these.  Here’s my latest One Bag & Three Beauty Obsessions, featuring an amazing leopard bag from Be&D.

BAG:

 

BEAUTY:

  • Stila Eye Shadow in “Kitten”: There’s a reason when something is a cult-favorite classic.  I wear this eye shadow to work, to Target on a Sunday or to a bar on a Saturday night.  It goes on smoothly, doesn’t crease and lasts all night.  I couldn’t be happier with an eye shadow.
  • Redken Time Reset Youth Revitalizer: A woman needs a good deep conditioner in her life.  I’ve tried them all but this one is different…in a good way.  It’s more of a decadent mask that provides a dose of peptides and ceramide for targeted hair follicle repair.  My hair has never been easier to detangle.
  • Clinique Superdefense Age Defense Moisturizer SPF 25: My skin is D-R-Y and with this comes a need for a serious moisturizer.  This moisturizer is serious for sure and I love that it has SPF 25 to protect you from sun damage (aka skin cancer and wrinkles) on top of it’s super moisturizing properties.

11.23.2010
One Bag & Three Beauty Obsessions: Be&D

So, as a reader favorite, I really do need to do more of these.  Here’s my latest One Bag & Three Beauty Obsessions, featuring an amazing leopard bag from Be&D.

BAG:

 

BEAUTY:

  • Stila Eye Shadow in “Kitten”: There’s a reason when something is a cult-favorite classic.  I wear this eye shadow to work, to Target on a Sunday or to a bar on a Saturday night.  It goes on smoothly, doesn’t crease and lasts all night.  I couldn’t be happier with an eye shadow.
  • Redken Time Reset Youth Revitalizer: A woman needs a good deep conditioner in her life.  I’ve tried them all but this one is different…in a good way.  It’s more of a decadent mask that provides a dose of peptides and ceramide for targeted hair follicle repair.  My hair has never been easier to detangle.
  • Clinique Superdefense Age Defense Moisturizer SPF 25: My skin is D-R-Y and with this comes a need for a serious moisturizer.  This moisturizer is serious for sure and I love that it has SPF 25 to protect you from sun damage (aka skin cancer and wrinkles) on top of it’s super moisturizing properties.

11.22.2010
Pistacchio’s new Get Crackin’ campaign

 

So you’ve totally seen the commercials and I’m obsessed.  You can check out the other videos on Facebook and laugh your ass off.  As someone who works in the PR/social media world, I always appreciate a smart campaign like this one.  Love it.  I mean…Snooki?  Hilarious.

11.22.2010
Pistacchio’s new Get Crackin’ campaign

 

So you’ve totally seen the commercials and I’m obsessed.  You can check out the other videos on Facebook and laugh your ass off.  As someone who works in the PR/social media world, I always appreciate a smart campaign like this one.  Love it.  I mean…Snooki?  Hilarious.

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