Tuesday

Zappos.com's 'other' site

Apparently online retailer phenomenon Zappos.com has an outlet site : www.6pm.com. Enjoy!

Friday

YOOX.COM

Shop YOOX.COM for special selections and hard-to-find items of over 500 Top Designers, including ARMANI, BLUMARINE, CHLOE', COSTUME NATIONAL, DIESEL, DOLCE & GABBANA, DSQAURED2, EMILIO PUCCI, ETRO, FERRE, JIL SANDER, MARC JACOBS, McQ, LES HOMMES, MALO, MARNI, PATRIZIA PEPE, PRADA, ROBERTO CAVALLI, VALENTINO, VERSACE, VIKTOR & ROLF

Spring Promotions Up to Extra 40% off on YOOX.COM

Saturday

Love these Kitschy speakers!

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 packaging."

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Monday

Juicy Loves Sephora!

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

Friday

Pamper Your Tootsies

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

Recessionista Alert!

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

Minimum size, Maximum convenience

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 be great if there was one place you could go for the small packets of condiments -- better yet, a place to get all of your travel accessories and travel size item needs?"" Now they have 30,000 sq feet of warehouse space.

Wednesday

Sacred Accessories

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 pieces, the Raj prayer scarf in aqua. Similar to the Sir Alistar Rai scarf, but for half the price ($49). Check out the 'gifts under $50' page.

Monday

Are you a pumpkin or a bat?

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

Friday

Eco Trends Web Cam

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. $39

Find it here: Eco Trends Web cam

Wednesday

luxepaperie.com

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 Mother" and "Wanna Couple Skate?". Check out the luscious line of cupcake cards available!

Thursday

Pink Heart Rate Monitor and Calorie Counter

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. Komen. $69.99

Find it here: FREE shipping over $75 at Bliss

Wednesday

Geography Pillows

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 you've just traveled, these pillows feature black velvet piping and a soft polyfill and are sure to become heirlooms and delightful additions to your home. $149.

Click here to see full list of pillows available: hand embroidered country pillows

Tuesday

Conair MiniPro

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 $17.88

Conair Mini Pro 1/2" Ceramic Straightener

Monday

Get Wired

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 touch. I especially like the remote control. $139.99.

Find it here: iPig - iPod Docking Station, MP3, MP4, PS3, Wii, XBOX 360 2.1 stereo Speaker and Sound System

Friday

Election 2008

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

Wednesday

Handpresso Espresso Maker

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. $129.95

Find here: Handpresso Wild #HPWILD 16 Bar Hand Pump Espresso Machine, Black