HURRY! Great deal of the day.

I was just watching the wire for short-term hot deals and I came across this great one from Jessica London. We need to devote a whole page on this great site, but for now if you've never checked them out, give it a try - especially with savings like this:

30% off fav item with code JLW4378, now thru 7/2

Summer Skin Care Solutions

Wondering how to take good care of your skin during the summer months? I am, too! So, as usual I did some research for you! With my summer vacation now only 4 days away, I thought I better make sure all my skin products are up to date as well. So, after doing some online research as well as on- the-street research (read: talking to my friends), I found what I believe to be some of the best summer skin care products on the block - Sephora.com

Now, this is definitely not meant to imply this is the only place for quality skin care. I just happen to like it and thought I would show off a few of my favorite products as well as show you how to get to their website.

Just to make sure I include you, my internet friends, why don't you let me know some of your summer skin care secrets. Post me a comment in the blog or drop me an email and let me know your beauty secrets! What do you do to keep your skin soft and moist after time in the sun or chlorine-filled pools? I'd love some hints before I go soak up the sun next week!

Okay, without further ado, here are some of my top Sephora picks (these are just a few, since there are sooo... many to chose from, we'll have to do a couple entries on this in the future!)

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I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Bliss line. This is my personal favorite for facial cleansing after a workout or a hot day at the beach. They also have soo... many other products in this line worth checking out. Definitely worth a quick trip over to Sephora!

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Shhh... don't tell, but do you know who loves this product? None other than my big burly husband! I had bought it for myself originally and after raving about it for too long, he finally tried it out himself. Now, I've created an exfoliating, foot scrubbing monster! If you have a long day on your feet only to come home to a long evening of child care/husband care or just general busy schedule syndrome, this is the perfect treat for you! Check it out! At $26, it's sooooo... worth it!

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Well, I've saved the best for last. This has always been my little secret, but I think the time has come to share! Anyone need a little hope? Hope that you will regain a little skin confidence? Hope that you'll have a little spring in your step next time you meet a group of friends? Well here it is - hope in a jar. A funny name for a great product!

You have to try this if you haven't and those of you who are using this, tell everyone how great it is, too! This product is truly soft, silky and leaves your skin with that awesome fresh feeling that just screams, "look at me"!

Okay, friends - 4 more days to the beach. Let me know your tips, advice and where you're going this summer! I love hearing from you all!

Flirty, fun and fabulous!

I'm getting ready to leave the blogsphere shortly and head off to the sunny beaches of Florida! While I'll miss you all terribly while I am away from constant connection to all my favorite online stores and internet friends, I know a little separation of me and computer will be good... but, seriously, who am I kidding - you all know I'll still be out here looking for great deals and hot tips for you while I'm gone. At the very least, preparing for vacation has given me quite a good excuse to go shopping for new vacation fashion wear.

I started my search looking for some cute and flirty, yet tasteful, lingerie to bring along. I really wanted to find some nice lingerie for lounging and sleeping in, but that was a little nicer than my usual bedtime wear - my husband's t-shirts. My search yielded some great results that I immediately thought I should share with you all.

Here are some super cute things that Avenue has right now. Yes, Avenue! I didn't know this was such a great resource for lingerie and lounge wear, either, but now we know! This is a great one to bookmark for your next romantic getaway necessities!

I found this cute set first. Perfect for hot summer nights, right? ;) Cute loungewear and available in sizes 14-32!

Oh, my gosh, this is my favorite. I LOVE these two colors together - something about that ice blue and brown combination. It's just too cute. This also has matching bottoms and has that comfy "loungey" look I'm going for.

So, next time you're in the market for some cute lingerie/lounge wear, check it out. I don't think you'll be disappointed!

Tuesday's Deal of the Day

I came across this great offer today while searching one of my favorite sites, Size Appeal.com. If you haven't checked them out lately, make sure you visit their site, they've made some great changes and we bet their just going to keep getting better and better.

So, for today's 10% coupon - here's what I'm picking - this cute little green top. Isn't it perfect for a summer outing? This weekend I have to go to a charity golf tournament and, since I'm not playing, I think I should cute myself up in this little top! I'll probably pair it with a cute white skirt, too. What do you guys think -is this a hole in one? :)

New Summer Clothes? Yes, please!

I just realized I need to update my summer warbrobe a little. I've recently had too many events or fun occasions without the right stuff. I really just need some basic pieces, you know a few nice new tops, perhaps a cute little summer skirt like this perfect for backyard barbeques and picnics. So, where did I go? Well, the internet of course. The only place I go for great bargains and wide selections!

I started and ended my search with a great sale at one of our favorite cool and hip sites, b & lu. If you've never visited b & lu, before you must at least check them out. At bandlu.com you'll find all kinds of cool trendy clothes in sizes 14-30. I love their cute skirts and tops and they definitely fall in the reasonably priced category! I also just happened to be perusing their website and found they had some great sale merchandise with items up to 75% off! Make sure to check them out!


Hopefully you'll find some great ideas to update your wardrobe and check back soon as I'll add some of my other top pics for great deals for us curvy gals! ;)

Happy Friday!

Fashion and Photos!

Well, another weekend has come and gone and I spent a better part of this morning looking through the pictures I took from this weekend. Then, I thought, I should share my secret passion with you all and tell you about what I do after a weekend filled with more special occasion memories - I Shutterfly!

I am a certified, bonafied, photoaholic. My absolute favorite place in the online world of digital photography is Shutterfly. They have so many cool features and so many cool things you can make - it's addicting. Here are some of the things I am currently obsessed with at my favorite online (non fashion) store.

My latest obsession with Shutterfly is the prints on canvas. These are perfect for family portraits, new babies, wedding pics, etc and they are so affordable in comparison to other print on canvas providers. These make GREAT gifts for anniversaries, birthdays and more. I already have 2 and I'm probably going to outfit every room in my house soon!

Have you been meaning to put together that scrapbook of vacation or the new baby in the family? Well, Shutterfly can help you with that. Want to make your dad a photo mug for father's day? Shutterfly can do that, too. Want to pick the winning lottery ticket numbers this week... well, Shutterfly can't do that, but just about everything else photo related, it can do.

I had some good friends get engaged last week and I used shutterfly to send them a personalized engagement card. It only cost me about $2.50 and it was a nice personal way to let them know how happy I was for the both of them.

If you are new to the world of digital photographs or maybe you have a digital camera but haven't figured out how to put them all online for friends and family to see, make sure you check out Shutterfly. You can create a collection of pictures, store just one album or just browse their cool photo projects. It's a great place to know for all of life's special occasion photos!

If you haven't already checked out the cool things, Shutterfly can do for you, make sure you do soon.. and no, I am not a formal spokesperson for Shutterfly, just a BIG fan of their service and products!

Shutterfly - Get 15 FREE prints to get started. Plus, enjoy free photo share and unlimited photo storage!

It's all about the BAG, isn't it?

The right bag can make all the difference in an outfit! Just like new shoes can make you feel like you have a spring in your step (no pun intended...well, okay, maybe the pun was intended), so can the right bag make you feel pulled together. Everytime I have an awesome bag on my shoulder I feel like that scene in Jerry McGuire, I just want to look at the bag and tell it, "you complete me".

Walking into a room with a cute and trendy bag makes me feel strong and empowered even if the clothes I'm wearing that day aren't my favorite. It's kind of like the bag is my own personal self-confidence booster. There he or she (you pick the gender of your bag) is sitting on my arm and just whispering to me: "hey, you got it going on girl, you're smart, beautiful, trendy and you and I make a GREAT team!"....

So, in honor of that brilliant little bag, I've decided to show you a few of my favorite bags and my favorite place for getting all the right bags for all the right occasions: eBags.com! Yes, my friends this is a one-stop shopping place for all your baggage needs (except family baggage, you'll have to deal with that on your own!)

Check 'em out for cool and trendy diaper bags, hip tote bags for the beach or vacation, perfect clutches for a fancy night out and even business bags that don't say dull boardroom, but instead scream perfectly professional, yet absolutely stylish!

Here are a few of my favorites, but you gotta check out the site since they have bags to suit every style!

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I've got baby on the brain these days. Since having my first nine months ago, I've learned that I can't live without the coolest and hippest diaper bag on the play ground. I'm borderline diaper bag obsessed. Well, here is my favorite pick (at least for today - it might change tomorrow): the Mothership! Besides the coolest name ever, this really is the mother of all diaper bags. It comes in all kinds of cool colors and patterns and while it is a little pricey, in my opinion, it's worth the money. Check it out for yourself:

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Every summer I go on the prowl for the perfect tote bag. I need one for the beach, the pool, the barbeque and basically any occasion. I personally believe you can't have too many tote bags or too many colors (for all those different summer outfits!). My husband would definitely disagree! Here's a cute one I found - I must be on a pink kick today - but it was hard to choose just one, make sure you check out all the tote bags! Plus, here is a nice offer for you: Get 10% Off and Free Shipping on Your eBags Order over $35 Today

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Lastly, the clutch. I have a cousin who HATES to carry a bag (I know, I can't believe we are related), but if there are other purse haters out there, then the clutch is definitely for you. Just big enough to stuff with your essentials and throw in the car, a jacket pocket, the stroller, etc. And at less than $20 bucks, how can you resist?

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Okay, I've done my handbag work for the day. Let me know what you think. What do you like, did you find something you can't live without?
And, remember, this awesome deal: Get 10% Off and Free Shipping on Your eBags Order over $35 Today

Summer Sale: Shoe Mania!

Everyone is running GREAT sales these days! Summer is barely upon us (and technically still more than two weeks away) and already our favorite websites are pulling out all the sale stops. Just to name a few, we found sales at Avenue, Alight, Junonia and Size Appeal. Make sure you check them out and let us know about any great steals you found!

Specifically, I am all about SHOES right now. I found a great sandal sale at shoe mania. Here is where you can make sure you are outfitted with the most trendy sandals this season
and much more! Plus, they have my favorite online promotion right now - FREE SHIPPING! You can't beat it! I found these cute little sandals at ShowMall! Aren't they great for summer. Imagine pairing these with a cute summer sun dress or even just shorts and a nice top. I love versatile shoes like that - dress 'em up or dress 'em down.

Happy Shoe Shopping!