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Limited Time Only! Take an extra 40% off all sale shoes for her & himstart date: 3/20/2009-end date: 3/23/2009

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These Muji cardboard speakers are collapsible, portable and recycled! So green. Only 3 1/4" sq and only $42! From The Museum of Modern Art."The name "MUJI" is derived from the Japanese phrase "Mujirushi Ryohin," meaning "No Brand Goods." Over the last 20 years, they have developed a worldwide following with a guiding philosophy that emphasizes innovative and simple materials, processes, and

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This cute little pavé heart ring holds lip gloss and is made by Juicy for Sephora. The best part? It's got a built in mirror, kittens! Just in time for the holidays, too. $68, Size 7.Juicy Loves Sephora Pave Lip-Gloss Heart Ring

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Place these little wraps in the fridge or in warm water to soothe your feet. They are filled with massaging gel to help reduce puffiness and ease tension. One size fits most. Hooray! $35.Sole Savers

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Free People has some great, unique clothes. Now, they also have great jewelry, accessories and shoes. These clear rings are cute and only $12. The perfect cocktail ring for the holiday season. AND, everyone won't have them on.Clear Rock Ring

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Don't have your expensive hair products or perfume confiscated by airport security! There is a great website called minimus.biz you can go to and find hundreds of trial size products. "Minimus began when the Shrater family was on a vacation to a cottage in New Hampshire. When we realized we would need to throw away several bottles of condiments at the end of our trip, we thought, "wouldn't it

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Do you spend more time and effort on your accessories than your clothes? Well, you are not alone and there is a great new website for you called sacredaccessories.com. They carry favs like earrings, necklaces, scarves to the purse holders mentioned in a previous cupcakelife post. It is also refreshing to see quality crafted merchandise without a 300% mark up! Here is one of the best selling

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Get into the Halloween spirit with some cute, recyclable totes from Williams Sonoma. They will even embroider them with "your little goblin's name". Choose between pumpkin or scary bats! $19.50 without personalization, $5 more with.Find it here: Personalized Halloween Totes

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Want to be able to chat with your long distance loved ones and be able to see them? Not everyone has a built-in web cam on their computer and this little gadget solves that problem. From Restoration Hardware, this Eco Trends Web Cam is 'eco friendly' because it is made from recycled plastic. It swivels and is also illuminated. PC/Windows® compatible (except Vista), silver. $39Find it here:

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There is a great website out there that carries fresh, hip stationary called luxepaperie.com. They have everything from distinctive greeting cards, social announcements and invitations, boxed notes, and gift wrap. They have also gotten recent shout-outs in Lucky Magazine, as well as Blueprint. Some favorites are by a brand called Sidepony that feature such taglines as "Everyone Likes a Den

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It's breast cancer awareness month and there are multiple items out there that contribute a portion of sales to organizations such as Susan G. Komen Cancer Foundation and the American Cancer Society. This MIO pink heart rate monitor is also a calorie counter. It lets you set your daily calorie limit and enter the ones you consume, then it beeps wehn you go overboard. 10% of sales go to Susan G.

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Hubby from Minnesota and you are from Atlanta? Don't be stuck watching Vikings football games in silence! Show your transplant pride with pillows from your home state or city. Using thorough research and vivid pictures laid across the state's outline and name, each pillow packs in its sites, cities and culture with flair. A brilliant way to celebrate where you live, where you came from or where

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Get straightened out while on vacay. And don't have your straightener take up so much space either! This one is 6 inches long and heats up in 30 seconds. Also has ceramic plates, which are easier on your hair. Only $17.88Conair Mini Pro 1/2" Ceramic Straightener

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Or wireless. Whatever you like to call "getting teckie". This mini iPod Speaker is cute, small and charges your iPod as it plays. Comes in yellow, pink and white. Love that it is called the "iPig". Space saver, 4 speakers &15W Sub, Bass Reflex, Sound Stabilization technology for best sound quality. Compatible with iPod, iPod mini, iPod nano, iPod with color display, iPod with video,iPod

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Wash those politician mouths out with soap and make this campaign a little cleaner! Set of 2 soaps say "Feel Good" and "Vote". Comes in a tiny 'soap box'. How appropriate! $15.Find it here: at UncommonGoods

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Compact and lightweight, Handpresso allows for espresso to be enjoyed anywhere. It works without electricity with four easy steps: pump handle, pour hot water, insert coffee pods, and press. Uses standard E.S.E. (easy-serving espresso) coffee pods (not included). Made of aluminum and plastic. No bulky wires or cables and saves counter space too. $129.95Find here: Handpresso Wild #HPWILD 16 Bar

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Are they taking over your abode? KinderHarvest collects recycled magazines across the entire magazine supply chain - Publishers, National Distributors, Wholesalers, Retail Newsstands, and Consumers. The magazines are given to new readers - children and families faced with economic challenges who are unable to receive them via traditional consumer channels.Click here to find out more on how you

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Need an inexpensive, cute gift idea? Maybe an apron by Jessica Steele. Clair Steele & Helena Steele are the mother/daughter design team behind the Jessie Steele label and their designs have been featured on some TV shows and magazines lately. I found this feminine one for $32.95. Perfect for your consummate hostess or your cooking-challenged friend.Cafe Toile Apron by Jessie Steele

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Just because you are from Malibu doesn't mean you can't have 'street cred' and become a rapper.  Well, whatever the rule is, Shwayze is a cool new sound from Shwayze (born Aaron Smith) and Cisco Adler (son of Lou Adler, Producer). I'm loving the tunes "Corona and Lime" and "Buzzin".  I call the music a cross between Jack Johnson and hip/hop rap.Check it out here:  iTunes Store Music

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Yes, that's right. She is now a shoe designer as well as an actress and Harvard graduate. She has been a vegetarian since 8 and decided she wanted to see more 'animal-friendly' designer shoes out there. She collaborated with Té Casan. “As a vegan, it’s been challenging finding designer shoes made of alternative materials. This collection offers a great selection without compromising quality or

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The latest Apple offering, unveiled yesterday by Apple Founder Steve Jobs, is the new Nano that comes in either 8GB or 16GB. 8GB offers 2,000 songs / 8 hours of video, 16GB has 4,000 songs / 16 hours of video. The model is curved and made of aluminum and glass. It can supposedly be recycled also. Instead of picking a few colors, Jobs said they decided to pick every color. There is an

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Topshop has been dazzling Brits for years with its edgy fashion and now they have launched a Topshop US site today. Motorcycle jackets for $95? Sound nice? Check out some of their funky fashions. FYI, fashionista Kate Moss also designs for Topshop. "Bringing you all the features that have made TOPSHOP.COM the online destination for cutting edge style and weekly fashion fixes but with an

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These big-eyed characters are the perfect way to convey your stuffy corporate business card with flair. "Created by artist Caia Koopman, her original characters have an alternative, rebellious and vulnerable beauty about them." Choose from Rehab Wallet Case and Knitting Card Case. Made in Los Angeles. $30 or $36. Check out the ones by Kelly Haigh too.Artist Series Personal Cases - Caia Koopman

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Even though their music has been around since 2002, I recently discovered this group and cannot get 2 of their songs out of my head, "Lake Michigan" and "Eyes". Songs conjure different images for everyone, but Lake Michigan makes me think of sitting in a coffee shop on a cold day watching everyone walk by. Rogue Wave is a San Francisco area band formed by Zach Rogue. Check out their music on

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Have your pooch show your partisan pride with a McCanine 2008 Doggy Tee or a Bark Obama 2008 Tee!!Comes in 6 different doggy sizes. 90% cotton, 10% polyester. Made in U.S.A., Machine Washable. All $20.08. They also have some bandanas if your Fido "doesn't do tee shirts". PetsVote.com

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In 2005, Rory Freedman and Kim Barnouin came out with a diet book that quickly became a phenomenon. And with a book name like "Skinny Bitch", it is easy to understand why!"The book advocates a purely vegan diet and even includes sections on factory farming and animal cruelty. In addition to advocating a vegan diet, the authors also say that one should avoid chemical additives like alcohol,

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Meetup.com helps groups of people with shared interests plan meetings and form offline clubs in local communities around the world. Find a group near you that likes adventure, hiking, biking, running, skiing, networking, reading or even happy hour (ing). Meetup.com is a great way to meet new people with like interests. 47,839 meetups in 112 countries. Give it a whirl!

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Charlotte (I mean Kristin Davis) is launching a line of clothes that will be sold at Belk stores. Everyone else has a clothes line now, so why not? Carrie (I mean Sarah Jessica Parker) has launched her "Bitten" line for Steve & Barry's, in which all items are inexpensive. I can imagine the same would be true for Belk clothing. The price range is said to be between $16 and $248. She will have

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With this 14-karat gold-filled "Reminder Bow" necklace. www.byboe.com. $66. They also have sterling silver for $60 and Reminder Bow earrings as well. By New York based designer Annika Salame. 212-228-4300. Find it here: Bow Necklace

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Their latest shoes are very impressive and almost artistic. Lots of fabric, patterned shoes designed to mismatch beautifully. "Fun fact: the author of The Preppy Handbook, passing through our office one day, named them for us." Italian metallic-leather upper with silk satin bow. Man-made lining and sole. 3" self-covered heel. Made in Italy. $250.00Lulu metallic-leather peep toes

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Donate your old suits to a great charity called Dress for Success. They take your suits and give them to people who are trying to get back on their feet in the workplace."The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in

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Dazzle your digits with Rachel Leigh's bird ring! The gorgeous Swarovski Crystal Pave Domed Rings are beautifully encrusted with shimmering crystals. The Bird Ring in Cobalt has a dazzling shape with a small peacock peeking out in the center, encrusted in black. One size, $258. An instant crowd pleaser for sure!Bird Ring in Cobalt

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Have some old sneaks lying around the house that you want to get rid of? Consider bringing them to your closest Nike Town. "Reuse-A-Shoe, part of our Let Me Play campaign, is one of Nike’s longest-running environmental and community programs, where worn-out athletic shoes of any brand are collected, processed and recycled into material used in sports surfaces like basketball courts, tennis

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Calorie-free desserts? Cute little cupcake lip glosses are a great gift idea and a way to lighten your day. The little mini cupcake containers with flip-top lids come in a boxed set includes four sweet flavors, with one each of a Raspberry, Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry style. Great party favor too. $9.50Find it here:Sweet Shop Lip Glosses - Boxed Set of 4

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A roller ball so you don' have to touch goopy cream? The Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller (whew long name) let's you 'massage' away puffiness and dark circles with a caffeine gel formula. Also contains vitamin B5 and other nutrients designed to make your eyes brighter. Does it work? Let us know. Design sure is cool. About the size of a pen and can be found at most

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Look closely! It is not a boombox but actually an iPod dock station! Has many features, one of them being microphone input and volume/echo adjustment for karaoke. $220. Put it on your shoulder and go!Find it here:iPod Boombox

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Sounds like a gimmick, but this stuff rocks! Coloring hair can take it's toll and these vitamins are perfect for getting hair back to where it was before. Hair product brand Phyto makes Phytophanere Dietary Supplement. "Hair & Nails Phytophanere is a dietary supplement for lifeless hair and weak, brittle nails. Super nutrients like carotene, wheat germ oil, and brewer's yeast nourish, protect,

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Smythson of Bond Street has been making personalized stationery and luxury leather goods for weddings and gifts, including bags, diaries, albums, purses, wallets and writing paper since 1887. Great idea for a monogrammed, personalized gift. This Card Case is a small leather wallet with one slim pocket and one gusseted pocket for business cards or credit cards. The cover can be silver-blocked

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Make a statement with a large, beaded necklace. Black is more elegant and looks great paired with all black as well. For work (believe it or not) or for play. This one found on Amazon does not break the bank either. Faceted beads of glossy black onyx lead to a pear-shaped black onyx drop with a checkerboard cut. With its single solid color, this necklace can stand out or blend in, depending

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Pandora.com a.k.a Pandora Radio, a.k.a Music Genome Project promotes radio that plays only songs that you like. You create a custom radio experience then you listen for free via the web (streaming)."Just drop the name of one of your favorite songs or artists into Pandora and let the Genome Project go. It will quickly scan its entire world of analyzed music, almost a century of popular recordings

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Live out your bohemian 70's fantasies by indulging in this latest trend, the fringe purse. Not quite sure how I feel about bright colored ones, but this natural suede look is cute. This hobo bag is exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Snap closure at the front flap with a hidden zipper pocket underneath. Fully lined with a zip closure. 2 patch pockets and a zippered pocket inside. Best part? Has an

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Super soft and so versatile. Something tells me airlines are going to start charging for blankets, so a lightweight wrap like this is perfect for the plane. C&C California makes this one in a few different colors and in different textures as well. This jersey cardigan comes with a shawl collar. 50% pima cotton/50% modal. Wash cold. $98.Agnes Pima & Modal Ribbed Cardigan

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Belts have gotten a lot of attention lately and are a great way to transform any outfit. Studded, skinny, or wide belts..they are all cool. There is a website called roughroses.com, that features a great selection of handbags and belts that deserves a second look. this one particular studded belt (worn by Ashley Scott) is accented with silver and gold pyramid, dome and nail head studs. $105.

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This cool clothing line was started by Johnny Boden in 1991 in London and originally was a menswear line. It grew to children and women and reminds me a little of J.Crew. Click here to read a humorous story about their history. Kinda makes me like them even more as a retailer. They have a great line of Fall boots and shoes that are worth checking out too. On their US website (there's a UK

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Jabra is one of the world's most well-known Bluetooth headset manufacturers and is now ready to light up the tech world with Bluetooth speakerphones. This new phone is slim and easy to use, which will be important with a lot of the new hands-free cell phone laws coming out. The SP5050 has a background noise reduction feature, a visor clip, is lightweight, and has number redial, call mute,

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Ideeli.com and Gilt Groupe's gilt.com offer bargain prices for couture items. The only hitch is you have to be accepted as a member first. Kinda like costco, except not really. Just this week, I have received special sale offers on Missoni towels, Vera Wang, Dolce and Gabbana shoes, Linea Pelle purses and some other good ones. You can also upgrade to shop one hour earlier than all of the

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A cool twist on an old classic. The Barton Cuff features a gorgeous abstract geometric design. Comes in either an orange or ivory symbol. Let's hope for $175 it won't tarnish either.Barton Cuff

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Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps are 'synonymous with Old-World quality and time-honored simplicity'. The most popular soaps are the Magic Pure Castile Classic Soaps. Click here to find out what the heck "Castile Soap" means. These soaps are vegetable-based, made with Certified Fair Trade and organic oils, contain no synthetics or preservatives, come in 100% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) bottles and

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Yes, Selma's brother is a designer. His line for Target looks like it is aimed at college students primarily. Lots of bright bedding. This vase is perfect for those of us without a green thumb. $24.99.Find it here: Sami Hayek™ for Target® 7-pc. Photo Frame Vase

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Another creation by Kiran Rai. Her scarves are seen on the likes of Jessica Alba, Matthew MaConaughey, Drew Barrymore and Rachel Bilson. "Summer Love Dupatta", rayon scarf for $130.Click here to see the collection: blueheavenboutique.com

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Oh and they are flats, so they have to be somewhat comfortable. They are the Vicky's Secret brand Colin Stuart. Has a very Far East look with the jewels and whatnot. Chain closure. 1/2" heel. Special $49.Find it here: Chandelier thong sandal

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Founded in 1991, the line is now designed by Robin Renzi, who is inspired by ancient symbolism and diverse ethnic cultures. Using Sanskrit and Chinese characters for peace, eternity, love, joy and other good karma words, Me & Ro's collection is executed in satin finish sterling silver and 10 karat gold. Piled on or worn individually, Me and Ro's pieces make a gypsy-style statement for people who

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Angelina Jolie's sunglasses are made by Tom Ford and are called the 'Whitney' sunglass. Will set you back about $360. Signature open-sided style comes with sleek 70's brown velvet case. Or..try to find them on ebay for much less!Find Here: Tom Ford Whitney Sunglasses

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Leather jackets are perfect for turning a girly-girl dress into something a little more rock and roll. I like the snapped motorcycle collar on this one. Very Members Only.Finished with zippers at the cuffs. Full satin lining. Exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Dry clean. $128.00. Comes in black or brown.Find it here: Silence & Noise Wyatt Moto Jacket

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And it's not an Apple product! The Samsung YP-S2 MP3 player is a must-have accessory to take with you. With playback for up to 13 hours, you'll enjoy all your favorite tunes longer than on an iPod. A concealed LED along the bottom edge of the MP3 player flashes various colors and patterns based on the playback mode you select. Supposed to offer more realistic sound effects and a

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This product is just plain cool! "The Newest Evolution of a Classic Exercise" burns 100 calories every 5 minutes, so you get results faster. It is convenient because you can use it at home or on the road. Easy to figure out and it also helps with bone density. It is basically jump rope handles, without the rope. that means you don't have to worry about how much space you have around you or

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Well, the green bag she carries is made by MULBERRY and is the 'Bayswater' bag in green alligator priced at $13,895 USD). What? You say you do not have that much to spend on a bag? Get it here for much less. $58 sounds much better, doesn't it? This is made of patent croc leather-like material (no beasts killed to make this one!). Silver hardware,rhinestone pave on lock, cell and sunglass

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Show your low maintenance by showing up in your ripped up jeans. Here are some reasonably priced five-pocket worn-in deconstructed flares with ripped back pocket and baked crease on back hem. 20" leg opening. Cotton. Blue denim. Extended sizes and inseams. THESE ARE ONLY $39.50!!! So cute for so cheap.Find here: TRUCK JEANS DESTROYED FLARES

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Botkier will partner with Target for a limited-edition handbag collection. "Announced March of 2008, Target is partnering with renowned accessories designer Monica Botkier to launch a limited-edition handbag collection, Botkier for Target." This collection is the fifth handbag launch in a series of limited-time-only accessories designers at Target. The Botkier for Target collection will be

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These would be well over $100 at Anthropologie, but only $55 on acaciacatalog.com. "Adapted from early 20th century cut-paper designs from the Santee Sioux tribe, now in the collection of Santa Fe’s Museum of International Folk Art", each 20" x 14" pillow is wool bouclé embroidery on 100% cotton canvas. Feather insert, zipper close. Dry clean. Imported. Specify Turquoise, Berry or Citron.Find it

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Toby Maquire's wife is famous in her own right for her fine jewelry designs. There are the more common gold disk charms of initials (set in pave diamonds) for about $1500...or you can find some more affordable pieces, like these turquoise bands. Apparently Jennifer Aniston has them also. Great for stacking. $125, 18k gold and turquoiseFind here: TURQUOISE BAND

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Adorable, convenient and only $30 at Sephora. AND you don't have to worry about airport security confiscating your perfume because it is definitely travel- sized. Order $20 more dollars and shipping is free also.  Solid perfume in a cocktail ring.Find it here: Marc Jacobs Perfume Ring

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A warm weather essential to make sure you keep your 'fresh face' are blotting papers. Not good to just pack on more powder or makeup to get rid of the shine. There are a bunch out their on the market, some have many papers and some have a tad of powder on them. These have a high rating on beauty.com, so they are of course recommended. Not too pricey either ($10). Made from finely-woven-leaf

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Cole Haan and Nike have teamed up to make some pricey yet cute and comfy evening heels using Nike technology.   This Carma Air Sling is $275 and comes in a few different colors, from metallic to basic black. Contains concealed NIKE AIR cushioning. Fully leather lined and fully padded leather-wrapped sock lining. 3 1/4" stacked or leather-covered heel. Look to the best online shoe store,

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They are made from latex and can be seen on everyone from Victoria Beckham to Blake Lively from Gossip Girl.  Wear them with everything from ballet flats to heels. These particular ones are made by Kova & T and retail for $113. These leggings have an elastic waistband, & cutout heels. Fabric content: 80% nylon, 20% spandex.  You don't have to necessarily wear a long top with them either.  They

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Looking for some cool, unique furniture that isn't going to break the bank? Look to brocadehome.com, the sister company of the more conservative Restoration Hardware. Lots of embellishment and old world glamour. Just this plain ole chair looks kinda neat with the laser cut pattern in the back. $199. Available in brown or white.Find it here: Pattern Bent Wood Chair

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Silly, but kinda cut at the same time. Definitely a way to stand out would be with British fashion designer Lulu Guinness's snakeskin red lip clutch purse. Only about 150 Euros. Actually, that is about $295 for us Americans.Find it here: Smoochy Red Clutch

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That's because it is wrapped in brightly colored rubber...and it is pretty darn small. AM/FM radio with antenna. tuning search is done with rotating knob. Uses 2 x AA batteries (not included). 3.5" x 1.5" x 5 1/8". Available in yellow-lime, green, turqouise and pink. choose color option below. $55 from Unica Home.Find it here:  Lexon - mini-dolmen clock radio

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Wanna express your photographic penchant with a cocktail ring of a different sort?  Check out this one for a cheap price of $10 from fredflare.com.  Adjusts to fit all sizes, camera measures about 1/2”.See it here: hot shot! camera ring

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White plastic or acrylic watches are everywhere.  You could pay more than $3,000 for one by Chanel or you could get a cheaper, cooler TOYWATCH. They tout their line as an "anti-luxury statement in a luxury obsessed culture". Style icons Madonna and Sienna Miller have one of these beauties. This is one I like especially, because it is solid white. Details: Water-resistant to 5 ATM (50 meters)

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Wanna make a dinner for friends of Spring Greens with Broiled Goat Cheese, Fresh Peas with Mint and Lettuce, Pork Tenderloin with Glazed Onions and Peach and Pistachio Cobbler?Every one of Williams-Sonoma's more than 250 stores offers special events 'that can enhance your enjoyment of cooking and entertaining'. These events include: Cooking classes that spotlight culinary trends, expert

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Get ready for summer by pointing to the bright side of life. This colored cocktail ring is embellished with enamel flowers and also has Swarovski crystals. 14K gold filled. $140.00. Fancy and so cute!Find it here: Flower Dome Ring

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Want a pair and don't want to spend a fortune?  We found a pair that actually looks better than the higher priced ones for a fraction of the cost.  Lots of straps and looks kinda fancy.  This Atia sandal is only $29 and comes in pewter or black.Find it here:  Atia Sandal

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The airlines are hurting now, so they are just looking for ways to nickel and dime us! Prevent additional charges at the airport for overweight luggage by using this convenient digital luggage scale. The compact and portable scale weighs luggage up to 75 pounds, so you know how much it weighs before getting to the airport. It's portable and compact for easy traveling. Only $19.99Find it here:

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Laser hair removal works...and having someone do it in a doctor's office costs lots of $$$. There is now an at-home laser named Tria, still pricey ($995) but you get lots of uses out of it. Saves time, energy and maybe even a few bucks. This is permanent. Hairy back people: you might want to invest in one of these. Might save a few stares at the beach.Find it here: Tria Laser Hair Removal

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This belt was all over the Sex and the City movie and Carrie Bradshaw wore it well.  She wore it with just about everything, too.  Who knew you could wear a studded belt with formal attire?  Very cool.  Patricia Field (the serie' long time stylist) always comes up with new trends.  This one you could not help zeroing in on in almost every scene.  Buy it on Patricia Field's website for July

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The man who taught me that saving was important...and so was a good credit report.  Thank you so much for being there for me and giving us unconditional love.  I would be lost with out you and your corny jokes and I thank my lucky stars every day for having you in my life.  Eat unhealthy today and fall asleep on the couch while snoring loudly.  This ones for you!

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Well, green in a way. Linea Pelle's "Dylan" tote is made from buttery soft Italian leather, bag also has brass hardware details, structured straps, a top zipper entry, and 3 front pockets with exaggerated zipper pulleys. Marcia Cross has been seen with one of these. Dimensions: 15.5 inches high, 4.75 inches wide. So cute..and it holds all your junk! $595.00Find it here: Linea Pelle Dylan Tote

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This colorful, fun USB chain let's you hook up flash drives, iPods, and digital cameras to your computer. Four extra USB ports that can be used simultaneously and the chain is made ofdurable plastic. Chain is approximately 8" and it conveniently folds to 1¼" w/ 29" cord, as shown here. $22.Find it here: USB hub chain

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Summertime is margarita time! Margaritas are delicious, but they are loaded with way to much sugar and way too much salt. If you want to bloat up fast, have a few margaritas. Bethenny Frankel, the Natural Foods Chef and co-star of The Real Housewives of New York City has come up with a delicious alternative to sweet margarita mix, called "The Skinny Girl's Margarita". Apparently, clear liquor

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That is what Apple promises, as it tries to compete with the working person's Blackberry. It's coming July 11th, has 3G speed, Microsoft Exchange for emails and contacts and maps with GPS. Starts at $199. Wonder if they will let other cell phone providers pick it up? Go to the Apple store or AT&T to buy.Find more info here: iPhone

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I should say, jewelry boxes to meet everyone's needs. Man, woman, big jewelry collector or someone with a few pieces. They come in different colors also. Classic and lockable. Embossed leather with faux suede lining and compartments to keep treasures organized and protected. I like the big daddy armoire, which features a large divided drawer, sections for rings, earrings and necklaces, storage

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Having a hard time figuring out how to tweak your pictures, airbrush fine lines from faces, erase blemishes?  CNN recently did a review on a site called picnik.com that makes it easy for the average Joe.  No downloads, nothing to install, works on Mac or a PC.  Has lots of special effects to fuel your photographic creativity.  It will work with your pictures on flickr and facebook too.  Check it

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Yes, that is precisely what I said.  I saw some of these for over $100, but I found this one for 11.95 Euros. Large Octopus Brass charm on Gold Plated 16” chain with a cute vintage sea shell charm dangling down the back. Designed by Lili Confetti Of Paris.  Check out the pics on their site to see the scale of the necklace on someone's actual neck.  Strange concept, I know.Find it here:  Mr

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Great designer Nicole Miller has some affordable, actually cute pieces at JCPenney's now. This halter style top is only $30.80 and ties at back of neck. Another selling point is that you can machine wash and line dry. Find it and the rest of the line here:Nicole by Nicole Miller® Mesh Tunic

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Long, gold earrings are making a comeback and these mesh ones from Bebe are definitely retro. (Long earrings are called 'dusters', because they dust the shoulders). The $29 price tag isn't too bad on these either. Find it here: Bebe Mesh Earrings

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Rafé Totengco left his business in Manila in 1989 to pursue his dream of being a designer. He moved to NYC, started small with belts and moved on to handbags, shoes and more. One of the more recent items that caught my eye is the Saigon Camilla Medium Tote. Bright pink linen and cute pivets on the outside. Also comes in black and white. 11x11.5x7. Find it in the stores (like Bergdorf's) or

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The TravelSound i80 gives you 15 hours of music on the move, which makes it perfect for the beach or pool.  Comes with a rechargeable battery and is slim, which makes it great for packing.  Goes with a 3rd generation iPod Nano and can be found for $74.85.  Enjoy!Here it is:  Creative TravelSound i80 Speaker Dock for iPod nano 3G

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There is a website called 99designs.com that you can go to and submit a 'creative brief', which is your design idea, and how much you are willing to pay for the service.  They set up a contest for you that runs about 7 days.  The contestants are a "thriving community of 12,945 talented designers".  Pretty cool idea for those design-challenged that need work done and have no clue who to call or

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Retailer Intuition has such a cute necklace that is very Sex and the City-ish.  This pendant comes on a 12"chain and features a high heel with Swarovski crystals embedded in the heel.  The sole is red, also...with a nod to Christian Louboutin.  Made by Andrew Hamilton Crawford and retails for $115.  Where to find:  High Heel Shoe Necklace

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Chic and ohh so 70's, the gold cuff bracelet is making it's way back.  The wider, the better.  These are pretty easy to find and I have seen some for $100-$500.  I prefer the cheap kind in this economy.  Put it on and get ready to fight off some evil do-badders.  Here is a great gold cuff bracelet from HSN.com for $59 that is 7" thick.  The best part is that this cuff is from the Tory Spelling

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According to their website, the availability is limited and is made by a well-respected, noble Italian 'leather house'.   I personally wouldn't want to be in that house during a rainstorm or tornado.  But, I digress.  One line is more feminine (Lugano Collection) and the other masculine and 'old school' (Globe-Trotter Collection).  I must say the Globe-Trotter is cool because it looks like an

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Sounds like an oxymoron, but apparently not!   I have spotted a few summer scarves on people.  I guess you could call them 'summer scarf-wearing people'.  Maybe it is because summer is not here in full force yet.  Of course the lightweight ones are best and fringe makes it more interesting.  I have seen some people wearing their scarves with t-shirts and tank tops.  This one from Banana Republic

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Step up your wardrobe with a comfy, bright-colored flat. JCrew has a great line to chose from and are perfect for long days on your feet. Dress up your LBD, jeans or shorts. These are the 'Clea' printed flat and come in either cotton (tropical, hibiscus) or silk twill (spiced mustard, rose, neon orange) upper. Grosgrain bow and trim. Unlined, made in Italy. Catalog/jcrew.com only. $118.Order

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Amazon makes a gadget called a Kindle, that is a wireless portable reading device.  It can instantly give you access to more than 120,000 books, newspapers, blogs, books or magazines.  No cables or syncing needed.  Wireless connectivity allows you to access from anywhere.  Holds about 200 titles at a time and is only 10 ounces.  You can also get top U.S. newspapers auto delivered.  The width of a

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Susana Monaco has taken comfy fashion and turned out some hip designs. Most pieces are supplex (nylon with a tad of lycra) and can be worn with flip-flops or high heels. One of her staples is the Tube Tunic, because it is flattering and simple. Love the flared hemline (forgiving) and lined bodic top (wise). I found it in black and turquoise at shopbop.com. I know black is practical...which is

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