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- Banana Republic “Win Your Salary” Labor Day Promotion What: Score big at Banana Republic’s first ever “Win Your Salary” Labor Day promotion. This Labor Day weekend, just walk into any one of Banana Republic’s US and Canada stores and get a [......]
- OMG- Lanvin at H&M This Fall Yep, you heard right. High-end designer label Lanvin is collaborating on a limited edition diffusion line at H&M. The line will be available in stores around the Thanksgiving holiday. From the folks at H&M: H&M is proud to announce that its next designer collaboration will be with Lanvin, one of the most influential brands of the 21st century. Designed by Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz, and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver the collection will go on sale in around 200 H&M stores. It will be launched November 20th in North America and on November 23rd in the rest of the world. The collection of both womenswear and menswear will be revealed to the world on November 2, just three weeks before the clothes hit the store, making the launch of Lanvin for H&M among the most anticipated fashion events of the year. [......]
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- Would You Wear Shoulder Jewelry? Retailers are grasping this season to find something, anything to get you to buy. As we’ve noted before, 2010 is all about recycling old trends. Gray? Check. Camel? Check. Leggings? Check. Return to [......]
Mighty Goods: Shopping Blog
- Cropped Rosette Cardigan Style is in full bloom with this lightweight cardigan available in an array of petal-perfect pastels.
- Lucky Brand Canvas Backpack Preppy-chic canvas with leather detailing gives this backpack appeal beyond the K-12 set.
- Mally Volumizing Mascara The BEST mascara ever… rich color, luxurious effect, long lasting and non-flaking. What more could a girl want?
- Cupcake Stacker As cupcakes continue to invade kitchens worldwide, make yours stand out with this stylish (and convenient) cupcake stacker.
- Plastic Beach The Gorillaz are back in the game with one of their strongest albums yet. In classic Gorillaz style, there are plenty of guest appearances on this album such as Snoop Dogg, Mos Def and De La Soul. Let the booty shaking commence.
- Chalk-it-to-me Piggy Bank 2.0 You finally cleaned your house and found a mountain of change. The only logical use for it is to hoard it in this chalk-adorned pig. You can even write your worth on any part of of the pig you choose.
- Dansko Girls Purple Patent Clog Crocs are so last year.
- Parrot - Proust, Sommelier corkscrew Be prepared to pop a cork at any venue. Dazzle your dates with this practical, charming and pocket-sized corkscrew.
- High Violet A beautiful album from The National largely about heartbreak and love lost, High Violet is a spectacular collection of music. Matt Berninger has a voice like none other.
- Hoss Rogers Custom Cuff Bracelet I love you. Happy birthday. Marry me. My heart belongs to Tito. Allergic to radishes. Say anything you want to remember with a lovely hand stamped sterling silver bracelet made to order.
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- YOU Be the Stylist: What should Nicole wear with this dress & clutch? Sometimes, we get a Personal Shopper request that gets us so intrigued, we find it impossible to narrow down our options. We decided, therefore, that our beloved readers should help,...Visit Outblush for the full post.
- A New Look for Lord & Taylor Manhattan Recently Lord & Taylor's flagship store on 5th Avenue invited us to checkout their newly renovated cosmetic department. At first we were mainly excited about the prospect of free swanky...Visit Outblush for the full post.
- Personal Shopper: A black tie wedding guest dress under $300 for Elizabeth - FAST! Elizabeth F. wrote, "Help! I need a full-length dress for a black-tie optional wedding. my budget is preferably less than $300. i'd prefer to purchase from a brick& mortar store...Visit Outblush for the full post.
- Kate Belt Add a cannonball splash of color and texture to your Summer-Fall wardrobe with the one-of-a-kind Kate Belt ($68). Each fuzzy wool piece is hand embroidered with tender love and care...Visit Outblush for the full post.
- Colorful Doves Coasters Folk art has made some kind of come back, and we're digging the hand drawn, rustic trend. The cluster of birdies on the Colorful Doves Coasters ($24) just made our...Visit Outblush for the full post.
- Dual USB & Power Socket Dual Power & USB Sockets ($20 on sale, available for pre-order) are pretty much the answer to our geekiest prayers. Think of it... you won't have to hunt down an...Visit Outblush for the full post.
- Denim Design Lab Kit Sure, you can buy distressed denim, but then you've got the same worn knees and ripped pockets as the girl next to you on the subway. Awkward. Instead, take matters...Visit Outblush for the full post.
- 2-Light Hanging Wine Rack Look, you need a light fixture in your kitchen anyway, you know you're going to have a bottle or two of wine, so why not marry the two? This modern...Visit Outblush for the full post.
- Serotonin Necklace Serotonin - that lovely little neurotransmitter that makes us feel good, isn't just for biology class. The Serotonin Necklace ($85) is way better than Prozac, and cuter too. The molecular...Visit Outblush for the full post.
- Crosley Corsair Radio No doubt it's kitschy, but it's also kinda cool. This Crosley Clock Radio/CD ($70) is made to look like it came straight from an old Corsair and will add interest...Visit Outblush for the full post.
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- Zinger checks out new games from Disney Interactive Last year L’il Spo was in town when High Road Communications (now my employer) invited us to the Disney Interactive Studios Family Fun Event. This year, he was at camp so I asked one of my colleagues if he and his son aka “Zinger” would like to go in our place. Of course Zinger accepted the invitation and returned the favour by writing the following guest post. Recently I got to go to the Royal Ontario Museum to the Disney Interactive Studios event with my mom and dad. We went to a special room on the fourth floor to play video games! The room was filled with TVs, DSs, Xbox 360s and Wiis. It was busy! There were lots of kids playing video games. Here are the games I got to try:1. Sonny with a Chance (DS)This game is awesome. I don't know what the goal is of the game but you can do all this fun stuff like get in a mashed potato fight. Mom doesn’t normally let me get in mashed potato fights.2. Guilty Party (Wii)I really wanted to buy this game right away because it was my favourite but you couldn’t buy the games at the event. It has a cool mystery, you can play up to four people (I played with my Mom and she liked it a lot too), and you get to interrogate and accuse different characters.3. Camp Rock (DS)I liked this game, but it was a bit difficult to play the drums. You can do really cool stuff and talk to other characters. I liked exploring Camp Rock!4. Disney Party Hits (Wii)You can sing all these awesome songs, like Owl City’s Fireflies. I really like that song. It’s like you’re the only voice singing it.5. Disney Sing-it Family Hits (Wii)This game was like Disney Party Hits but you can sing all the hit Disney songs from the movies. I sang “I Wouldn’t Have Nothing If I Didn't Have You” with my Dad. It’s from Monsters Inc. Mom really wanted to sing a song from The Little Mermaid.6. Cars Towmater’s Tall Tales (Wii)This game was really difficult for me, especially driving the cars. If I got more practice I could get better at it.7. There was also a new Tron game on the Xbox and Wii at the event that looked super cool with glow effects. All the dads were playing it and talking to a guy who helped make the game. I didn’t get a chance to play it but my dad says we’ll have to get it. He’s so old he saw the movie.That’s what I got to play and it didn’t feel like we were at the museum at all. Really, how often do you get to play video games at the museum?Full disclosure: Disney Interactive Studios is a High Road Communications client. I don’t work on the account and neither does Zinger’s dad.Related articles by ZemantaL'il Spo reviews Toy Story 3 for XboxChristmas in August aka Disney Interactive’s Family Fun EventI left my heart in San Francisco thanks to Virgin America
- I left my heart in San Francisco thanks to Virgin America Last June, the internet was a buzz with Toronto folks getting emails from Klout, a San Francisco-based start-up that helps determine a person’s influence on Twitter. I didn’t pay much attention until a few days later when I got an email from Klout inviting me to an exclusive party with Sir Richard Branson because I was one of the “influencers” who might be eligible for a free flight to San Francisco or Los Angeles (my choice) provided I pay airport fees and taxes. Back up, what???I knew the program was legit. In an effort to promote its new return flights from Toronto to San Francisco and Los Angeles, Virgin America partnered with Klout to offer 500 free flights to Torontonians on Twitter who according Klout were thought to have enough “influence”. I’m not going to get into the merits of Klout nor what they mean by influence – it’s defined in many ways in the social media sphere. Besides, there were other factors at play in addition to a Klout score, when determining which local peeps would qualify for this program. Suffice it to say I linked to the special website and confirmed my eligibility. I wasn’t asked for anything in return but was provided with a hashtag in case I wanted to tweet about my experience or the program.Why did Virgin America decide on this strategy? There were probably lots of reasons. For one, they wanted to reach out to people who were early adopters and active online. With wi-fi equipped planes and soon-to-be-launched social features like between seat chat, they want to be the airline of choice for the social media and tech savvy crowd.I know this may sound lame, but I’d never been to California before. I rarely fly anywhere and other than family vacations, my husband and I hadn’t really been away alone since we became parents – more than 15 years ago! So, yes, I felt a bit like a kid in a candy store – Charlie and the Chocolate Factory winning the golden ticket. The catch, I had three days to book a flight before the offer was over and it had to be between June 23-August 23 (it was already June 25).As luck would have it, two tickets were available the one long weekend the kids would be away, so we booked July 29-August 2. Off to San Francisco we went. I’ll save the details of the trip for another post. Suffice it to say we had a wonderful time and covered a ridiculous amount of the city including an afternoon in Sausilito – a brief ferry ride – in three fun-filled days.So, you’re probably asking, what’s it like flying Virgin? Well it’s just fine. In Canadian terms, it’s somewhere between WestJet and Air Canada when it comes to service. Virgin America’s branding has lots of personality, just check out this safety video:From a staffing perspective, it’s trying to be like WestJet but not there yet. Porter is still in a class by itself although I’m not sure I’d fly in a prop plane for a long-haul flight. I’ve only flown to the U.S. once before, New York, 12 years ago and I can’t remember the airline. We’re fortunate here in that we have strong national brands with good track records. Where we lose out is the cost of travel within our own country.Virgin America’s flights are all on modern-looking airbuses that look like they’ve taken a page out of Apple’s design books for their interiors. The seat backs are made of hard white plastic that reminded me of my MacBook. Black leather seats were generally quite comfortable except I found the arms hard, narrow and less comfortable than their Canadian-based counterparts. Subtle use of red and purple provided an interesting touch to the décor.You’re probably wondering about the food and drinks, especially for a long flight. Virgin provides the standard non-alcoholic beverages free of charge. They also offer a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty drinks for a fee. All other items, from sandwiches to snack-packs are available too. Unlike other airlines where the flight attendants come around at “meal time”, on Virgin America, you can order your meals and snacks when you’re hungry by touch screen and pay with your credit card.Caution: we ordered food relatively early and yet they were down to two sandwich choices en route to San Francisco and one choice on the way home. I tried the grilled Japanese eggplant both ways. It was fine but the sun-dried tomatoes were replaced by fresh tomato slices the second time.On the return flight I ordered two – one for me and another for my husband – when the flight attendant brought lunch, she only had one sandwich at first. Why? Well, while my husband was waiting in line for the bathroom, he heard her telling her colleague that passengers were still having trouble figuring out how to order food and kept making mistakes by ordering multiple quantities. Guess what, she probably shouldn’t have complained about passengers in public. But, we got the last laugh because she was the one who erred.The only other complaint I had was the cost of movies, specialty TV shows and wi-fi for passengers not in first class. Just the weekend before, I flew Air Canada. I was able to watch anything I wanted on a two-hour flight for free – and I did. Why was Virgin America expecting me to pay $8 for a movie, especially when the selection wasn’t great? (To be fair, it was pretty much the same selection as our hotel – they choices were lame all around.) I was under the impression Gogo wi-fi would be free or at least it should have been made available for us Twitter folks to try, don’t you think? The Best of the Web had some cool offerings, including the Best of TED and Gary Vee’s Wine Library – yes, they know their customers.At the end of the day, the flight was pleasant, service was with a smile, planes flew on time and/or arrived early (we took three – two to get to San Francisco and one home) and safe. And compared to other airlines, the landings were incredibly smooth. Just be sure to factor in all the costs of extras when you’re comparing ticket prices.One suggestion I have to kick up a program like this in the future would be for Virgin America to actually partner with the cities included in the promotion. Los Angeles and San Francisco got a heck of a lot of free publicity from this program. Just check out some of the posts from local friends who were there at the same time as me:A Real Canadian’s Blog – A San Francisco Experience Day 1 and Day 2I want - I got LAX Diaries Coming SoonA World from A to Z’s Blogging from 35,071ftI’d be curious to learn how many people are considering travel there as a result of the Twitter chatter from Toronto tweeps this summer. (My Flickr pics are coming soon – promise.)Would I fly Virgin America again? Sure as long as the price was right. In fact, my husband was already thinking of heading to LA and only looked at Virgin America flights – there are weekly deals, even more special offers for Twitter peeps – he’s entitled to dream. Related articles by ZemantaI won't accept money for writing reviews. Period.Roots x Douglas Coupland Collection
- Roots x Douglas Coupland Collection Last Tuesday night I attended my first event in ages. Although the invitation arrived in my inbox just the day before, it was hard to pass up and the buzz about the Roots x Douglas Coupland collection has been electric. So, I skipped the visit to the eponymous pop-up store and went directly to Roots’ flagship store on Bloor St. and headed upstairs to see what all the fuss was about.The space looked incredible. I didn’t recognize anyone except for David Suzuki, who paid a quick visit and chatted with a few attendees. Minutes later a few friends from the fashion blogger community showed up Kimberly Lyn and Tricia Campbell, who introduced my to the lovely Tanja Zelko, Roots’ own online voice whom I’d been following on Twitter for ages.As for the collection, Douglas Coupland’s vision interpreted on Roots’ merchandise is lively, colourful and comes in a full-range of standard Roots’ clothing and gift items. My favourites are the Douglas Coupland Kanga Hoodie and Douglas Coupland Motherboard Square Scarf.Roots did a very cool thing by offering their Facebook fans access to the Roots x Douglas Coupland collection in mid-June (two weeks before it was available in bricks-and-mortar stores). It’s been selling like hotcakes ever since. And I did visit the pop-up store at 680 Queen W. today – it closes July 25 so get their fast if you want to check it out. Love the pop-up store concept but the Bloor St. location is where it’s at if you want the best selection of the Roots x Douglas Coupland collection. One suggestion I have for Tanja and the event team at Roots is next time, either offer your guests a special discount during events like these and giving guests a little takeaway to remember the event and share with their friends. Tanja was wearing a Roots x Douglas Coupland black leather wristband. Just like this red one but in black. It retails for a mere $8 (and costs Roots less to produce). While visiting the pop-up store I saw a box of posters – that would have done the trick too. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t go to these events expecting discounts or swag, but a little takeaway for the small number of people who attended the event would have gone a long was in helping to spread the word offline.Have you seen the Roots x Douglas Coupland collection? If so where? What do you think of pop-up stores?Related articles by ZemantaBargainista interviews Patricia Pinkey from Pangea CollectionMabel's Labels give new meaning to lifesaversI won't accept money for writing reviews. Period.
- Mabel's Labels give new meaning to lifesavers For the past few years, I’d only been hearing wonderful things about Mabel’s Labels but being the cost-conscious person I am, I opted for the cheap iron-on labels when labelling my kids’ clothes for summer camp.This year it was different. L’il Spo had grown a tonne and needed lots of new clothes. We'd run out of the iron-on labels and I had run out of time, not to mention desire to iron labels in the midst of a heatwave.I kept reading all kinds of tweets from other moms who were swearing by Mabel’s Labels. So, after lots of humming and hawing and the promise of a quick turnaround by @mabelhood, I bit the bullet and placed an order for stick-on labels aka “Classic Tag-mates”.My order was placed on a Sunday night and by Tuesday, I had my 75 labels. I didn’t even opt for express postage. What a lifesaver!Before the Tag-mates arrived, I fretted over the size and style. Even though I had the opportunity to preview the final product online, I worried if they’d look to young for my almost-12-year-old and if they'd be too big. When then got hear, I was pleasantly pleased they looked exactly as ordered (text-only, no cutesy colours or icons designed for younger kids). But I was surprised as how small they were, which made them a bit difficult to apply. I know, I know, the dimensions are right on the website but c’mon who really takes out a ruler and checks, not me. Otherwise, they were quick to apply and easy to use. The real test will be if they’re still on all my L’il Spo’s clothes when he returns from camp.Regardless, I’ve become a Mabel’s Labels convert. There are lots of other products to choose from so whether you’re still preparing your child’s clothing for camp or thinking about labelling them for school or daycare, have a look. While you're there, check out the other items including stationary and kid safety products too.Cool tips:If you shop between now and August 6 and spend $80 or more, you can save $25 on a purchase between October 5-November 2.Oh ya, I searched for a discount code online and saved 10% on my order. Try entering “DEALPL” and see what happens.While your at it, check out the Mabel’s Labels LOL Essentials Combo Kit Giveaway at Serendipity mommy.Check out all the ways you can keep in touch with Mabel’s Labels.Related articles by ZemantaI won't accept money for writing reviews. Period.L'il Spo reviews Toy Story 3 for Xbox
- L'il Spo reviews Toy Story 3 for Xbox L’il Spo is the pseudonym for my younger son who contributed this guest review after I received a review copy of Toy Story 3 for Xbox 360 from Disney Interactive Studios.Ever since I can remember, I’ve been a huge Toy Story fan. I saw Toy Story 3 with my dad on opening weekend and thought it was one of the best movies ever. When my mom brought the video game home I thought it might suck because like most games based on kids’ movies, it would be too young for anyone my age or older (I’m almost 12.) Then I started playing it and discovered that one of the modes is good, which would be the Toy Box mode. And the other main mode, which is the actual story, I found kind of dull and not as good as the Toy Box mode. The Toy Box mode I enjoy playing because it has lots of open customization. For example, in order to change what the citizens in Toy Box mode wear and look like, you get to throw them in a store and for someone like me that’s just pure PWNAGE!!!!The one thing about the game that I really dislike is the fact that it has many long and boring loading sequences. Another thing that surprised me was the fact that there are actually some challenging missions that I might find a tad difficult if were younger. Overall though, I recommend this game to any Toy Story fan who enjoys playing video games. Even so, in some cases I would find similarities between the Toy Box mode and games like SIMS because of all the customization.I rate this game for the original score I give it a 4 out of 5 stars because although I do love the song You’ve Got a Friend in Me, it’s quite repetitive and can get a bit annoying when playing the game. For graphics, I give it another 4. I thought they were good but not anything that blew my mind. And now for the score for the overall game, I give it a 4.5 out of 5 stars. This is L’il Spo signing off.P.S. My mom wanted me to tell you this game is also available for the Wii and PlayStation 3.Full disclosure: Disney Interactive Studios and Xbox are both clients of High Road Communications, my employer. I was not asked to do anything in return for the game.Related articles by ZemantaBrain Age ManiaI won’t accept money for writing reviews. Period.
- Cheap and cheerful sundresses for little ones In this baby bargainista post, Jenny shares tips for buying sundresses for little girls.With the hot weather comes my annual search for inexpensive,yet pretty summer sundresses for our girls. Our oldest is 5 and is deeply into wearing dresses – the frillier, the better – but they don’t always stand up well to her active, still rough-and-tumble lifestyle.For special occasions, I splurged on a couple of beautiful dresses from Happy Wear. I love their cheerful, colorful designs and the dresses are very well-constructed in such a way that they can be easily adjusted to fit as your child grows through the season, with double-snaps at the shoulders and drawstring waists. Best of all, they are durable, and I’ve bought from them every year so I have a growing collection ready to pass along to Daughter #2! (As I tell my husband, it’s not really splurging, it’s an investment!)But these gorgeous dresses likely wouldn’t survive a kindergarten birthday party unstained, so I also visited our local Winners and picked up a couple of marked-down frilly dresses. They’re fancy enough to keep Daughter #1 happy, but at $15-20, they’re cheap enough that I won’t mind the occasional cupcake stain.And for school and active summer holidays, I always swear by Joe Fresh and H&M. Very simple, light cotton dresses can be found for $6-$12 at either store, and their A-line construction, while not fancy or fitted, is perfect for staying comfy and cool on hot summer days.Top 3 tips:1. At Joe Fresh and at Winners, stock moves quickly, so when you see something in the right size, buy it – it might not be there next week!2. If you’re not sure about size with Joe Fresh, because they’re located in the supermarket it’s often easier to buy a couple of sizes and try them on the kids at home, then return them during your next grocery run (rather than try to wrangle cranky kids plus a full shopping cart into the fitting room!).3. At H&M, lines at the checkout can often stretch around the store. Bring a friend to wait in line while you browse, or better yet, if the line is more than 6 people long, do a little browsing for yourself – you might find that the line has shrunk significantly when you are done (and you might discover a few bargains for yourself!). Related articles by ZemantaI won't accept money for writing reviews. Period.baby bargainista interviews Belinda from the MOM SaleJean Yee visits The Clothing Show
- Jean Yee visits The Clothing Show Since winning tickets to The Clothing Show, Jean Yee and I have been having a lot of email conversations. She was nice enough to share her experience. Hope you’ll enjoy her guest post as much as I did. What a wonderful weekend of shopping we had at The Clothing Show! Thank you again for holding the free tickets to the show contest. My niece and I attended Saturday and Sunday. We felt a special going up to the guest counter to pick up our tickets and have them look up our names on the guest list.Our shopping agenda was to find accessories for my niece’s prom dress. This included shoes, jewellery and purse. After that, whatever money was left over was a “free for all, buy what you want.” This was the first time my niece attended The Clothing Show. She is has talent for art illustration, so this was the perfect event for her to be this weekend.We watched one of the runway shows to get an idea of what some of the vendors were selling and how some pieces can be worn. Yes, some of the ensembles were strictly for the runway (a bit risque for streetwear by certain standards!), but they did provide inspiration for adapting it to ones own style. And some of the other ensembles were perfect for an event or day wear.There were ample bargain boxes at vendors' booths to rummage through – we found a lined vest in the $5.00 box, a hooded mohair sweater for $10.00 and some frilly dresses for $15.00. All from vendors selling new stock. In the vintage section, we found a patent black leather clutch for $9.00 and a pink/black bustier for $18.00. Some vendors were selling all their wares, every piece for a flat price of $10.00; everything in their booth! We wondered if we should go beyond budget and buy as much as we could. Experience told us, to stay within budget and stick to the shopping plan. Breathe. Plan the shopping, shop the plan.Sunday afternoon, we found deeper discounts as vendors wanted to move their stock and I couldn't pass up two Indian 100% silk shawls for $5.00 each. The DIY nail art booth was really different – they were 'rubber stamping' various designs on our fingernails (from lace patterns, to flower designs) that mimics the designs of salon nail art.One of the advantages of shopping local and small business, is sharing one on one conversations with the owners and designers. I find that part of the shopping experience at this event is getting to know the vendors; what inspires and motivates them. Some showed me their favourite pieces and why/how they made them, found them etc. We had a most inspiring conversation with Glen Anthony, one of the artists creating a Marvel comic mural that was to be auctioned off when he completed it.At the end of the weekend, we found all the items my niece needed for her prom (and a couple of things myself!), under budget,so we were able to splurge on a couple of extras! Did we enjoy it? Absolutely! We were impressed and inspired by the artistic talent we saw and got our dose of nostalgia browsing and buying in the vintage section. Would be go again? In a heartbeat! Once we save up our money...Thanks again for the tickets and for making our weekend a memorable one (I can't wait to see the prom photos!)Did you go to The Clothing Show? What did you think?Related articles by ZemantaWinners announced for The Clothing Show!Win tickets to The Clothing Show Spring 2010 Edition!Vendors at One of a Kind Craft Show may benefit from a social media 101
- Sex and The City 2 - Toronto Premiere Kudos to the gals at Veritas for inviting me to the SATC2 premier last night. I hope they’ll understand that sometimes things come up at the last-minute and I wasn’t able to attend. Fortunately, my colleague Aly Robb stepped up to the plate. I hope you’ll enjoy her guest review. In addition to being an account exec on High Road’s digital team, Aly’s is an avid lover of dance, shrimp cocktail and Bill Murray.“Do you want to go to the Sex and the—” I don’t think I let the oh-so-lovely Bargainista finish her sentence, inviting me to attend an advanced screening to Sex and the City 2 last night, before I eagerly replied “Yes, Yes, YES!” The clothes, the shoes, the men – how can a girl refuse? Accompanied by my best gal-pal, I headed off to the screening sponsored by Trojan and Nair, excited to get my Sex and the City fill a little earlier than anticipated.I arrived a full hour and a half before the movie was scheduled to start as I was instructed to do, thinking that I would be at the front of the line, but I misjudged the die-hard Toronto SATC fans, and found myself among a large crowd of party dresses (should have re-thought my jeans) and stilettos (should have re-thought my flip flops).As we arrived, we were greeted by organizers adorned with pink boas and the Trojan Man, a bare-chested gladiator hunk you could get your picture taken with. Although it was a long wait until the movie actually started, we were entertained with Sex and the City trivia and prize packs that would make any girl blush.As the lights dimmed and the movie began, our great MC reminded the crowd that it was a girls night out – and we should all embrace the girliness within us as we watch... and embrace it, I did...I laughed, I squealed, I cheered, I even got a little choked up – I won’t lie, I LOVED the movie. It was like being reunited with four long-time friends, and for just over two hours, I got to live the life of Sex and the City.As the night sadly ended and I walked away with my Sex and the City gift bags (filled with sweet Nair and Trojan swag), I felt a little more glamorous... even in my flip-flops!Are you planning on seeing SATC2? If so, share your thoughts and leave a comment.
- I won’t accept money for writing reviews. Period. Working on both sides of the blogger relations’ equation full-time for the past year or so has really been an eye opener as far as the challenges facing bloggers, brands and the agencies that represent the latter.Over the past few months in particular, I’ve been exposed to a few situations where the concept of paid reviews and/or pay-to-post has been the subject of discussion. It’s something that I grapple with frequently and when it comes to how I govern my own blog and my relationships with agencies, brands and retailers, I’ve drawn a clear line as far where my comfort level and leanings lie.Several posts have been written by bloggers and PR pros alike with regard to earned vs. paid media. Are mommy bloggers undervalued? Should bloggers write about your client for free? What should PR consultants expect from bloggers and what’s a reasonable “ask”? What happens to your integrity when you blog for money and what are you providing in return? These questions represent just some of the issues swirling through my head. I’m not going to answer these now because I’m still trying to figure it all out. It’s not as black and white as you may think. The way I see it, there’s still a lot of grey.However, I will answer is the question EverythingMom asked me tonight on Twitter:“I'd love to hear your thoughts on the best way to manage reviews… the more voices, the greater chance we have of finding a workable solution for everyone.”So, here’s my position when it comes to managing reviews...Many of the products (tools, websites, etc.) I’ve reviewed and will continue to review are based on my own personal discovery and usage. They are not a result of anyone reaching out and/or introducing them to me because I am a blogger.Sometimes I review products as a result of a company asking me to try a specific product. In most cases, these companies will send me products to try, and in most cases, keep. These products are usually cosmetics, books, food or event invitations. Often I ignore* or turn down requests for reviews. I never feel obligated to do one just because someone has asked – even if that person is a friend.I will only review products if no strings are attached and I do my best to provide objective, honest and fair reviews. I never feel obligated to write a review even if I receive a product for free. So, if a product isn’t doing it for me, I may not write about it at all.Any blog posts that refers to a product, service, business, event, etc. that I’ve been introduced to as a result of some form of blogger outreach (including clients of my employer) are clearly disclosed on a post-by-post basis.Earlier this year, I was asked to review a product in exchange for money. I refused because I felt my integrity would be put on the line and my opinions would become less valuable. My reputation is important to me. Although it doesn’t pay the bills, my reputation is a valuable commodity that can’t be bought or easily replaced if lost.People who write guest posts or regular columns are governed by the same policy when it comes to content published on Bargainista.I do not object to advertising or sponsored content so long as it’s clearly labeled as such. I have received modest payment for three sponsored event listing posts since I began blogging in 2006.So there you have it – my thoughts on managing reviews. I look forward to your comments.*Actually, when anyone contacts me using the correct email address for Bargainista, they’ll receive an auto-response email, so I’m not ignoring them completely.Full disclosure: Although I work at High Road Communications, these opinions are strictly my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer.
- Dish Jeans denim event at Long Legs What? Vancouver-based Dish Jeans is having a denim event at Long Legs the next two Thursday nights and Dish representative and denim fit expert, Christina Pillar will be on site to help ensure you get the perfect fit... and save 20% off all regular priced Dish denim and tops.It’s been a while since I wrote about Long Legs and some of the challenges my tall, long-limbed friends have finding clothes that fit. Well, Nancy Pehar, co-owner of Long Legs contacted me to introduce me to her store this week. She was surprised when I told her that although I’m barely 5'3", I’m familiar with her store and had blogged about it before. (Tip: Google Alerts are a great free tool small businesses can use to see what’s being said about them online. If you’re not using them already, start now!) When? Where? Long Legs Toronto Store2717 Yonge St., TorontoThurs., May 13, 2010 5:00 p.m.-8 p.m.Long Legs Mississauga Store299 Lakeshore Rd. E., MississaugaThurs., May 20, 2010 5:00 p.m.-8 p.m.Can’t make it in person?You can order online May 13 and 20 (two days only) using the promo code “DISH20” and still get the 20% discount.A lot has changed in the past few years. Long Legs has a blog and you can also find them on Twitter and Facebook.Let us know what you get if you go.Related articles by ZemantaLong and leggyRon White is giving away a $200 gift certificate on TwitterDear Bargainista – #19 Sample Sales
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- fff as in fancy flip flops The beauty of living in California is that you can pretty much wear flip flops all year long, and I like it!! So, these flip flops better be fffabulous! I tried on a pair of Trove Tkees Foundation Leather Sandals...
- helmut lang draped jersey dress in army I fell for this Helmut Lang Draped Jersey Dress in Army the minute I saw it. I love its classic cut, the draped effect on the left side for an interesting twist, and the killer marble print in the shades...
- fffabulous sale: tory burch rattan clutch Looks like it's clutch season! One of my girlfriends got this fffabulous Tory Burch clutch for her birthday, and I had to borrow it even for two seconds to take a picture with it. I'm such a dork! This Tory...
- fffaux python has never looked so good! My girlfriends and I stopped by the Cole Haan store after a fffabulous day at the Spa the other day, and this luxurious clutch caught my eyes. This Cole Haan Estate Large Envelope Clutch is beautiful, elegant and timeless. In...
- oui oui! What do OPI Nail Polish You Don't Know Jacques! and Chanel Particulière have in common?? They share the same exact grey-beige-taupe color, have a bit of French in their name, and are simply fffabulous!! So if you can't find Chanel...
- wear a piece of history I thought today would be the perfect day to talk about Gérard Darel "Jackie" necklace. Gérard Darel purchased Jacqueline Kennedy's lucky double strand necklace in 1996 at the Sotheby's auction of the iconic former first lady's jewelry collection, and since...
- fffabulous sale: lululemon wunder groove crop in static grey I can't get enough of my Wunder Under Crop in static charcoal so I decided to get it in another color. This Wunder Under Crop in static classic sport grey/quilting 1 feels like a second skin, sucks you in, and...
- a classic workout bra I'm still a bit lululemon obsessed. I was checking out their tops section, and decided to give the Lululemon Athletica Flow Y Bra IV a try. You'd think that with the thin straps, it would not provide much support. Well,...
- another crush of mine Lynn (a.k.a. llle LLLynn because she's fabuLLLous) went to Paris last year, and came back with a Gérard Darel python purse too. She got the metallic python purse in bronze, pictured here, and it's fffabulous! And I want it SO...
- i heart gerard darel I have been a Gérard Darel fffan for as long as I remember. I spent my first paycheck on one of their fffabulous jackets, and I drop the big bucks there each time I go to France. Imagine my surprise...
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- Winners of the Trading Cradles contest Congratulations to Heather and Kristine, this week's winners!
- Free shipping? Okay, then Bottom line: Free shipping at Disney for the holiday weekend.
- You’ve got the cutest little BabyLegs Bottom line: Save big at BabyLegs!
- There’s a suitcase in my shoe Bottom line: There's suitcases along with shoes on sale at 6pm today. Really.
- Make your kids happy, help other kids Bottom line: Did you know St. Jude hospital has an online store? Discounts for you, good karma for all.
- More ways to save right from home Bottom line: New coupons for Soap.com for Labor Day!
- One for you, one for them Bottom line: Two cool video game deals at Amazon, one for the kids and one for you!
- Now I’m ready Bottom line: Oral-B is offering 50% rebates on many of their most popular power toothbrushes.
- Still cheaper than breakfast out Bottom line: Fancy pancake mix! At Amazon!
- Bali wowee Bottom line: All Bali bras are just $14.99 at One Hanes Place.
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- Freebies in NYC If you’re in the New York area, there are freebies to be had. Lucky Magazine and Sephora are hosting an event on this Thursday, September 18 at the Soho store on 555 Broadway from 5-7 p.m. Renato Almeida, a makeup artist from Shiseido, will be on hand to give free consultations, and they’ll be giving [...]
- Maybelline Define-A-Lash Mascara This mascara is pretty amazing. It has a weird looking wand, but it really lengthens lashes big time. And it manages to keep lashes from clumping together. I particularly like the waterproof formula. $7.99, Walgreens
- Geneva Fabric Satchel Is this what handbags look like in the jungle? In any case, I like this leafy bag made of printed canvas and brown leather. It makes me wish I was at a resort wearing an oversize beach hat. The bag is 14-inches wide and about seven inches tall. $98.00, Fossil
- Fever Eyelet Top This sleeveless eyelet top looks fresh and summery, like newly mowed grass. It’s casual enough to wear to a friend’s barbecue. But it’s also put-together enough that you could pair it with white pants and metallic sandals, and wear it on a date. It also comes in white. $68.00, Nordstrom
- 80’s Cube Clock I’ll be honest. I didn’t like the Rubik’s Cube. I also didn’t like anyone who was good at solving the Rubik’s Cube. But I do like this alarm clock. When you just twist the top, the display changes. Depending on which side you flip to, it shows the time, temperature, and date. $22.00, Fred Flare
- Handprint Canvas This is a cool way to decorate your place while displaying some family pride. (It’s also a nice Father’s Day gift.) You get these four 10-inch colored canvas squares and matching paint. Then you and hubby and the kids slather a hand in paint and make some art. $42.00, Red Envelope
- Hollow Vase This vase by Haruki Senda, which is designed to hold a single flower, is actually more like an outline of a vase. The flower almost seems to float in air. The vase is made of laminated bamboo and a glass tube. It’s 10 inches tall. $55.00, MoMA Store
- Cluster Hoop Earrings These hoops are fun. They look kind of fruity, with their dangly cluster of bright orange beads. You know, sort of Chiquita Banana chic. But don’t walk around with a bowl of fruit on your head, though. Because that’s just weird. $29.00, Banana Republic
- Late-For-Dinner Plates I am gaga over these floral melamine dinner plates. I like how they all share the same Spring-y green, orange, and black color scheme, but each one has a different pattern. Because they’re plastic, they’d be great for serving up a meal on the patio. $24.00, Anthropologie
- BareMinerals True Gold Glimmer This eyeshadow really dresses up eyes for nighttime. When worn alone, it gives eyelids a peachy-gold sparkle that’s not overly flashy. You can also layer it over other eye colors as a highlighter or to give a matte shade some glimmer. $13.00, Sephora
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- distracted currently distracted by: - new technology - vintage chanel jewelry - dog tag necklaces (à la stephen webster, heather moore and especially black sheep and prodigal sons commission scrimshaw (on pre-ban vintage piano ivory/fossilized mammoth ivory!) mystic nostalgia... - finance figures - tim hamilton sheer silk tulip pants -flacons of serge lutens anything (almost seems that way) [continue below. x.xx.]
- ben gorham. byredo. I went on to Colette to indulge my lace mania via Valentino (you know, just in case the French market was getting whatever was left over from this season's past exploration in fairy-like lace decadence) and Ben Gorham was giving me the 'look'!! I. love. this man! He does have a daughter, Ines, so perhaps he's married and I shouldn't to say anything too naughty. I will, however, say that if he had been wearing a dress shirt (in this Colette pic) folded up to the elbows like our president... [continue below. x.xx.]
- kelis. acapella. because i love(d) kelis; naturally i'm only finding out about this video two months later. pop music flies by me. Ciao!x [continue below. x.xx.]
- lace. romance was born. There's just so much going on, isn't there? Feverish excitement. What with Resort showings and London's Graduate Fashion Week collections (Hilary Alexander's reviews are keeping me grounded) on the way, I'm positively manic. Just looking at the (resort) pieces is like a welcome breath of crisp fresh air in what's already becoming a stifling summer up here. There's more craziness from the fact that: One, I'm standing on my tippy-toes trying to get a peek into the mobile... [continue below. x.xx.]
- black. and white. This is a sham of a post. By that I mean, I'm hardly writing more than four sentences. Okay maybe more. While I really do want to rave about these Sharon Wauchob dress available in black and white (both of which I must. have. if it's the last thing I do), I've a meeting in half an hour. Can we just talk about the turnover cum falling neckline at the back? Can we say modern day romantic decadence? Thank you Reborn for being my sanctuary. You may not realize how often I'm daydreaming about... [continue below. x.xx.]
- the short on shorts I love shorts. However, I do sincerely feel like I can't justify paying over a certain price (twenty bucks) for a pair of shorts. My reasoning's something like this: except a pair of shorts, I mean the short shorts variety, is in itself a fashion statement — which let's face it, is usually less than 15% of the time — it just shouldn't be that expensive. Now, since it is not a fashion statement, it is merely a piece of fabric to protect my derrière and uphold my arbitrary claim to... [continue below. x.xx.]
- moving. i'm going to try to move my memoirs over to wordpress. it may take forever. meanwhile, sale season starts. shop wisely. if you wouldn't buy it for whole price, think carefully before you buy it on sale. tender kisses. [continue below. x.xx.]
- gilt fingers I came across this over the weekend when I found myself on tumblr wondering a million things about the utility of the site. I thought I saved the tumblr page, but apparently not. (I've just been looking, but no swish!!) But I did 'like' the Cornelia jewelry page of facebook, a means of avoiding my ever- growing bookmarks, I 'spose. I love this ring very much because I never paint my finger nails — I'd rather plain finger nails than a glaringly chipped one every few days —so this... [continue below. x.xx.]
- five brilliant summer jackets. (men: oki-ni) So when the tide turns and the women begin to get naked at the merest peek of the sun's rays, I think the men should oblige... me, at least, and add a little something extra to their ensembles. And I'm not talking the ubiquitous pastel polo that every tom, dickster and harriet is and will be sporting soon. I'd love to see a few more men in these... (all available at the oki-ni emporium, jackets section) Did I say five?? I lied... This is so... [continue below. x.xx.]
- global gathering: from how to spend it. (ft style mag) These have got to be the one of the most beautiful styled works I've seen in a bit. Okay, quite a lot of people do sweet things with editorials; so it has to be the vibrant colors and patterns that made me gasp with pleasure upon seeing the images, there's no way to describe it. I want to be the woman who owns half these clothes. Mission impossible sta(r)ted. Go. (The sweater Alex Wek wears in pic 5, (maroon, white print is by Duro Oluwo and available on Couture Lab, not too crazy... [continue below. x.xx.]
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- Go Shopping In Winter We don’t need to go shopping for winter clothes in this part of the world but I do enjoy layering winter clothes for the fun of it. I miss those times where I can walk around with my RM Williams boots and wool tunic. Winter wear is fashionable and trendy. From adding scarves to choosing [...]
- Go Shopping for Quality Mattress I never thought I need to go shopping for a quality mattress until our upcoming move to down under. As such, my research began both in the webstores as well as the bedding shops and boy, I am confused with the choices in the marketplace. For me, a back care mattress is what I need when [...]
- Teenagers Go Shopping for Luxuries Gone are the days where luxury handbags are owned by only the elite working class women. These days, when I go shopping in Orchard road or any urban cities in the world, I see youngsters, teenagers and even young kids carrying luxury bags. Many of them have bags that are more than the monthly paid [...]
- Shopping Deals for Mattresses for the Move In the next few months, we’ll be looking out for shopping deals in bedding and home electricals. It’s a big decision to move to a new country and there are lots to plan too. I’ve been checking out different brands of quality mattresses and bedding in the last few weeks. It’s hard to choose with [...]
- Still Awaiting for My Dr Perricone Products It’s been more than a month since I placed my order from Dr Perricone and finally, I see signs of package arrival! This is one of the hiccups when you go shopping online… shipment messed up, misplaced and a whole lot of reasons. Well, I dropped by the local Dr Perricone beauty counter last weekend and [...]
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- Eddie Bauer - Labor Day Blowout: $5 shirts, $10 polos, $15 shorts & up to 75% off outerwear Eddie Bauer - Labor Day Blowout: $5 shirts, $10 polos, $15 shorts & up to 75% off outerwear Chances are that you've not seen a sale as big as the Labor Day Blowout that's going on over at Eddie Bauer right now. Score great deals on apparel for men and women, like $5 t-shirts, $10 polos, $15 shorts, and amazing savings of up to 75% off outerwear. It's the sale of the season, and it's a must shop for any fan of Eddie Bauer's style. Sale ends 09/06/2010.Visit The Bargainist for more.
- Next Best Is Better: Heeled Oxford Pumps Next Best Is Better: Heeled Oxford PumpsOxfords aren't just for white-haired college professors in tweed jackets, smoking pipes: Nope. Not anymore! This fall, they're everywhere, getting feminine updates like heels, new fabrics, and special detailing. And, fortunately, since they're everywhere, you don't have to pay high designer prices, like for the Cole Haan "Air Violet" Pumps pictured above (#1), which gouge you for $298. We found two budget-minded lookalikes... Enjoy! 1 - Cole Haan "Air Violet" Pumps ($298) 2 - Nine West Roothy Oxfords ($79) 3 - Xhilaration Tertia Heeled Oxford Shoes ($29.99) In our label-crazy-but-budget-conscious world, it's all about the fakeouts. Got your eye on a fabulous designer leather purse, but your budget is more pleather than leather? Need a luxurious set of towels for your guest bathroom to impress your mother in law, but can't find a deal? Send us a request, and we might do the shopping work for you in a future Next Best Is Better feature!Visit The Bargainist for more.
- EntirelyPets.com coupon - 15% off site wide EntirelyPets.com coupon - 15% off site wideYour pets are there for you through thick and thin, always ready for a cuddle (and a slobbery kiss) and some playtime. Shouldn't you reward them for all that love and hard work? Click over to the Labor Day Sale going on now at EntirelyPets.com, for deals on medications, supplements, pet supplies, toys, costumes (Isn't this Prison Pooch costume adorable? Just wookit da ickle widdwe convict puppy!), and more, and save an extra 15% on your order with coupon code LABORDAY15. Coupon expires 09/06/2010.Visit The Bargainist for more.
- ShoeSteal coupon - 15% off + Up to 75% off boots sale ShoeSteal coupon - 15% off + Up to 75% off boots saleQuite possibly our favorite part of cooler weather? Boots, baby! Whether heeled or flat, leather or suede, they add classic style to any outfit and protect our feet from the cold and snow. Through Labor Day at ShoeSteal, you can save up to 75% on their entire stock of boots for the whole family. Add in coupon code STEAL15, which cuts an extra 15% off prices site wide, and you've got some serious deal potential goin' on! Boot sale ends 09/06/2010, coupon expires 09/30/2010.Visit The Bargainist for more.
- Bargainist Product Pick - Fab fall boots Bargainist Product Pick - Fab fall boots A Bargainist Product Pick! September is upon us - fall is slowly but surely barreling towards us. While we're always sad to pack up strappy sandals and summer dresses, getting back into boots and sexy jeans is a fair exchange.This fall the cuffed or slouchy ankle boot is all the rage - and with good reason. They're a bit more fun than a straight up riding-style knee boot and come in an incredible range of fabrics and colors. Here are some of our favorites from Endless. 1 - Naughty Monkey Turnout Wedge Boot $90 2 - Pilar Abril Sandra Boot $123 3 - Blowfish Himble Ankle Boot $70 4 - Seychelles Women's Enigma Boot $170 P.S. Got a product you love, or are trying to find at a good price? Send us a message!Visit The Bargainist for more.
- Bargainist Product Pick - 20% off the Inspire Apple Tote Bag + 20% off CafePress coupon Bargainist Product Pick - 20% off the Inspire Apple Tote Bag + 20% off CafePress couponA Bargainist Product Pick! Looking for a great back-to-school gift for your kids' teachers? How about this Inspire Apple Tote Bag from CafePress? It's cute, practical for lugging graded quizzes (or a load of groceries after school!), and would make a beautiful present, especially filled with school supplies for their classroom. Regularly $17, you can apply CafePress coupon code LBRSALE to save an extra 20% on this and every other item site wide. That'll save you $3.40, bringing the price for the tote to just $13.60! Coupon expires 09/06/2010. P.S. Got a product you love, or are trying to find at a good price? Send us a message!Visit The Bargainist for more.
- Dell Small Business coupon - 30% off Dell E6410 & E6510 laptops over $999 Dell Small Business coupon - 30% off Dell E6410 & E6510 laptops over $999Head over to Dell Small Business to check out the new Latitude E6410 and E6510 laptop computers, and save 30% with coupon code LBSMF214JWN70G. Computer must be configured at $999 or more to take advantage of the discount. Select from popular options, such as an upgraded processor and additional memory. Coupon expires 09/08/2010.Visit The Bargainist for more.
- Express coupon - $15 off every $60 spent Express coupon - $15 off every $60 spentMake your way over to Express to save and score some phenomenal fashions! This weekend you can save $15 on every $60 spent when you use coupon code 2974 at checkout. Choose from dresses, mini skirts, blouses, tunics, jackets, accessories and more for her as well as dress shirts, blazers, polos, jeans, khakis and more for him. Shop soon as this coupon expires 09/06/2010.Visit The Bargainist for more.
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BirdFight - The Indie and Green Clothing Style Blog
- Friday 13Aug10: sweltering through Friday the 13th As Portland prepares for a hot and blazing summer weekend, I find myself interested in packing up early for the day and trying to find a local swimming hole. In the mean time, enjoy some indie flavored posts from around the blogosphere. Osaka Nines: Osaka Host Boys To be a young male hustler walking a client to [...]
- Ariat Rambler- Rough and Tumble I have a love hate relationship with cowboy boots, mainly because I have wide feet! Do families on the great open range historically bind their children’s feet to make them extra skinny? These new boots from Ariat have a bit of a wider toe area which I like, as well as the preworn rough and [...]
- The Human Centipede Cat Toy: atm dutch horror film goodness for your feline (nsfw) I guess that should really be mta (mouth to ass), but you get the picture…A few months back I watched the trailer for The Human Centipede and laughed my ass off. Horrific, yes. Ridiculous? Yes. A simulated-sex porno, featuring much mouth to ass resuscitation? Possibly. Then I recently found this super score on etsy – [...]
- 90% Organic Cotton mi-Bra Giveaway: we have a winner! And a super big congratulations goes out to Ali (one of our new friends on facebook) – she is our mi-Bra giveaway winner! Her splendid new organic cotton sports bra (with outstanding marsupial pouch) will be hitting the mail soon to wing it’s way from PDX to the state of New York. Ali says she [...]
- Friday 18Jun10: Still waiting for summer to show up While still waiting for summer to arrive, I’ve spent time today rounding up some of my favorite eco-friendly or just plain fun posts from all around the blogosphere. Enjoy! Green Muze: Recycled Skateboard Art Amazing sculptured stacks of color from Japanese artist Haroshi. Great Green Goods: Recycled Rubber Chaise Lounge Extremely visually appealing, extremely outside of my price range. Blackbird [...]
- 90% Organic Cotton mi-Bra Giveaway: attention ladies! Back in April I posted about the awesome organic cotton mi-Bra sports bra, and now we have one available for giveaway. Black, primarily organic cotton, size medium and free to a good home. Interested? To enter for a chance to win, please “like” us on Facebook. If you are already a Birdfight indie clothing style [...]
- SteelToeStudios Recycled Bike Gear Bottle Opener: attractive, functional, rough-hewn The sun is finally making a belated spring appearance here in PDX, and with the warmer weather comes the desire to crack open a beer (or perhaps some hard cider) and enjoy some tasty grilling with friends. I have found the perfect hipster bottle opener that’s sure to appeal to many – check out this [...]
- Kelly B Organic Cotton Ruffled Wrap Bikini: sexy environmentally friendly swimwear Getting ready for another sweet summer under the sun? I have found a small collection of sustainable eco-conscious swimwear – a clothing category often lacking in environmentally responsible choices. Check out the whole Kelly B collection for a wider variety of eco-fashion swim options, including a choice of two-piece bikini’s and a cute one-piece made [...]
- Simple Overload Hemp Messenger Bag: sustainable vegan hemp overnighter bag Implied in the product name, mentioned in the product information, and expounded upon in every review on zappos – this messenger bag is freakin’ huge! Available in either cub (shown below) or black (my favorite), Simple lauds this vegan tote as an earth friendly and sustainable choice due to using hemp, jute and recycled PET [...]
- Friday 16Apr10: Spring round up A few of my favorite indie flavored (indie clothing, indie design, recycled and up-cycled) posts from around the blogosphere are listed below. Cool Hunting: Chairless – Vitra’s “chair” that fits in your pocket Inspired by a sitting strap commonly used by the Ayoreo Indians of Paraguay. Pink Tentacle: Manga farming Manga fed/grown radish sprouts from Tokyo artist Koshi [...]
