April 30, 2007

Not your grandma’s headscarf

This Pashmina scarf from Wrapables sets a fun, retro tone with swirling designs in bright colors.

It’s available for $19.95.


April 26, 2007

Pucker up

Kissably sweet and deliciously colorful, this Pinkie Swear lip-gloss palette from Sephora has a little something for every girl.

Shades range from Cherry Pie and Grape Whine to Sugar Kisses and Tuiti Fruiti.

On sale for $4.75 (regularly $19).

Shades of blue

Blue is everywhere right now, from shoes to coats to jewelry. This empire waist sweater uses the hue in a nice transitional piece for a shower-filled spring.

It’s on sale at Alloy for $14.99 (regularly $32.50).


April 24, 2007

Decorate with love


These recycled vases from Uncommon Goods are made from old wine bottles. Both environmentally friendly and pretty. That’s just a win, win situation.

Price tag: $30 each.

Cook up some style

This cutesy vintage apron from Wrapables.com would make a lovely gift for mom or for your own culinary collection.

It’s on sale for $17.99 (regularly priced $21.95).

April 20, 2007

More than just a jacket

It seems that when spring, uh, springs, there are never enough jackets in the closet for the unexpected temperatures and sudden showers.

This lightweight cotton anorak from J.Crew meets all the requirements for unexpected spring weather. Also, anorak is just a fun word to say. It kind of makes one feel British or something.

It’s on sale for $49.99 (regularly $78).

Classy comes cheaply

Everyone needs a little black dress or five. This sweet Isaac Mizrahi frock from Target features playful pockets, which are oh so chic right now.

It’s available only on Target.com and is $39.99.

April 19, 2007

Connect the dots

This bold and fun polka dot blouse from Macy’s is part of their clearance sale right now. Price tag: $19.99 (regularly priced $59.00).




For a more colorful take on the polka dot trend, try this festive sleeveless top from Forever21. It’s available for $19.80.

April 18, 2007

Light it up

Did you know that Pottery Barn had a line just for teens? Well, they do, and most of it is cute and stylish enough to spill into the grownup category.

Like this medallion lampshade in a variety of yummy colors. It coordinates with Pottery Barn’s medallion sheets, storage bins, and duvet cover, too, if you’re into that matchy-matchy thing.

The lampshade is on sale for $9.99.


April 17, 2007

Style + comfort


Because sometimes you want your loungewear to be cute, even if it is just for watching back to back episodes of America’s Next Top Model.

These jersey capris from Old Navy come in a myriad of colors and are available for $16.50.



Poetry in glass


This haiku platter from CB2 features a happy little cherry blossom design on its glass surface.

Make a kitchen-slash-poetry statement for $14.95.

April 13, 2007

Reduce, reuse, recycle


Save a tree. Or at least save an old earring that is missing its mate. This step-by-step guide at the DIY Network shows how to convert old jewelry into new masterpieces.

Kind of hippie-chic, you know?

Price tag: mostly free.

April 12, 2007

Something shiny


This set of eight gold bangles from Forever21 meets all the style criteria of texture and shine while remaining just $5.80.

Yet another sale from NY & C


Seriously, if most of their sales weren’t absolute steals, New York & Company would be in danger of being the most annoying online retailer ever. But a 40% off everything sale kind of makes you forgive them.

Snag these 7th Avenue pants for $26.70 after the discount.

April 11, 2007

Breath of fresh air

You never again have to sleep under a cloud of stale hotel room air when you take these er’go travel tins candles with you. They come in a variety of scents, like pomegranate and white flower.

Each 2 oz. tin is $4.95.




April 09, 2007

All the frills

Romantic and whimsical blouses are froo-frooing their way off shelves and racks this season. This lovely Kimchi & Blue embroidered blouse at Urban Outfitters is one such treat.

It’s available for the reduced price of $34.99.

April 05, 2007

Foul weather be gone

Apparently, there are reports surfacing of strange white flakes falling from the sky in some parts of the country. The only way to combat such blatant disregard for springtime is by wearing bright colors and pretty prints.

Like this Polynesian floral cluster cami from Free People. Layer it like the photo or wear it by itself once the weather remembers that it is, in fact, supposed to be warm.

On sale for $19.95.

April 04, 2007

Will shop for food


Help fight hunger while supporting your fashion cravings at The Hunger Site. Proceeds go to aid hungry people in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and other places in need.

These lovely glass blossom earrings were designed by an artisan in Portland, Oregon. For each pair of earrings sold, 25 cups of food will be donated to fight worldwide hunger. Not bad for $14.95.

April 03, 2007

Just crop it


Cropped jackets are all the rage this season. But if you’re not pencil thin, it’s hard to pull one off without looking about eight months pregnant.

This Rubbish crop two-button jacket at Nordstrom manages to pull fresh style together with a slimming design. Brilliant. Price tag: $42.00

Purses and cases and wallets…oh my



This lovely floral laptop case from Aldo lets you show your feminine wiles while boasting of your technological prowess. It’s on sale for $19.95.





Doubling as a wallet and a handbag, this sweet little number is available in purple or black for $9.95 or in red for $19.95.