Lunch Reatil Thearpy

Ok....I have to spill about the best lunch retail thearpy ever!!! If I haven't told you lately how FREAKIN AMAZING Macy's shoe department is...let me start with that! I LOVE YOU MACY'S SHOE DEPARTMENT. You always have something for me, in my size and for the best price! Ok, my love letter is over. So I just got a $400 pair of Coach boots for $75!!!! As if the news couldn't get any better, my loving family and friends put these boots into the FREE category with their kind gift cards for my birthday! If you haven't gotten the blaring message from this post...GO CHECK OUT MACY'S SHOE DEPT!!!! You will leave a happy gal...and it's sooo much cheaper than a traditional thearpist!

Running of the Brides

Calling all brides-to-be, just got word that this Friday is the annual "Running of the Brides" at Filene's Basement. I have to say...Good luck to you! I've heard these things get kinda crazy! But, to get your wedding dress of your dreams for less than $500...totally worth it! Personally, when I was getting married I missed this day and all the mayhem it promised to bring. If anyone goes or has gone in the past....let a fellow bargain hunter know! I'd love to have a visual or just a word picture of how this whole thing goes down! I can't imagine brides frothing at the mouth, willing to tear your arm off if you try to get a dress they are eye-balling! Don't get in the way of a determined bride...she has no regrets and will stop at nothing to have a picture-perfect day, even if that means leaving dead bodies in her wake!

P.S. Speaking of bargains...only 5 days left for Rhuel to be in business! Grab those fab leather bags and chunky sweaters while you still can, and at 60% off for that matter!!

Throwback Birthday

Shopping everywhere from Nordstrom to Bendels to Giant Eagle, i've been noticing a theme....the throwback. Mountain Dew cans, vintage tee's and even perfume bottles....everyone is remember a better time; a simpler time.
Well this past birthday defintely fell into that category for me. My amazing husband went old school and threw A SUPRISE ROLLERSKATING PARTY!!! I mean really girls, is there anything better!!?? Not for me.
We busted out the disco music, the limbo line and the pizza and cake! What kid didn't have a party like that! ohhh, those were the good old days! When all you had to worry about was which leg warmers to wear, what boy to get to hold your hand and how high you were going to tease your bangs! We skated the night away without a care in our heads!
So what's your favorite throwback? What would you bring back if you had the chance...screw that! What are you trying to bring back right now?? For me friday night skate night would be at the top of the list! Along with headbands, 50's style preppy and pearls and who isn't cool without the mod mini!? Let me know your throwback style or fad, and who knows....maybe it will even be at the top of the cool list again! Dare to dream...

Trendy Trendsetter...

My latest obsession is taupe, nude, camel....any and everything neutral! Usually it's a girls statement to have a bold color, a splash of pop. The unexpected plain can stand out just as much as the brightest blue or outlandish orange!
So i'm wondering....what is your latest obsession? Over the last decade there have been many trends: social networking, designer jeans, the green movement, reality TV, the recession, premium coffee, "it" handbags, Barack Obama, celebrity gossip, YouTube, superheroes and vampires. What do you think is the next up and coming?
The coolest part of fashion, or anything really, is the unknown...what's gonna be the next big thing, what is the next cool, what is the next huge sunglasses moment? Let me know what you think!!! You never know...you could be on to the next "it" thing!!

Where are you shopping today?

Today being Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I know that all of you (except those working retail) are out and about! Please, shop your hearts out for me! Since retail never takes a day off, I wanted to tell you what I would be doing on my day off. I would DEINTELY be hitting up Rheul! They have 60% off everything. Even their super butter-like leather bags, over-sized sweaters and perfect fitting jeans. If you are fortunate to have one of these stores near you (though sadly not for long) you should go check them out. Well we all know next to bags comes shoes....DSW! Since I do have a birthday coming up, I got a $10 off coupon on any purchase. That's all a girl needs for a excuse to check out the latest shoe deals!! It wouldn't be loyal of me if I didn't mention EXPRESS! Head on over and get some great deals on winter clearance or the latest and greatest for Spring...yes, contrary to how it looks outside, it is coming! Then I would probably grab some cosi for lunch and then to the movies to catch "Leap Year" So that leaves me to ask you, what are you doing on this great shopping day? Let me know your shopping deals and steals. From all of us working hard in the retail world to give you what you'd like....HAPPY SHOPPING!!

SHOE SALE!!!!!

ATTENTION COLUMBUS GIRLS....rumor has it, Steve Madden at Easton is supposedly going out of business and today is the first super mark-down day!!! Defintely heading over to check it out! Hopefully this rumor will turn into a fab new pair of shoes in my shoe closet!!! Keep you posted...

My 2010 Fashion Picks:

1. Ruffles, Ruffles, Ruffles....
These are a girl's best friend. I love the soft color pallets that reatailers like J. crew offer. The classic throwback to a beautiful time in fashion history. No, if you ask me, you can never have too many ruffles!
2. Color blocking...
Think Mod, Twiggy. Short mini's with a flare of color, paired with black tights and a great heel!
3. Super bold colors...
I love all the purples, fushia's and emerald's! Check out Kate Spade's new collection...simply divine!
4. Ultra Fem...
Pearls, lace, delicate heels! Ohhhh, I get excited just thinking about J. crew's new line! Soft hue's with a dash of elegance, coupled with classic styling!
5. Bold Jewelry...
Whether a super layered look or just a huge chunky necklace...put it all on! Over-do the bracelets, rings and necklaces! Be sure to keep it in the same color pallet or atleast the same metal group! Though a little miss-matchy never hurt anyone!
6. Colored Tights...
Partnered with toned down blues and blacks, bright tights make me smile! I can't get enough of them! Once again, Kate Spade perfectly pairs their bright tights to make a flawless outfit!
7. Super skinny mini's...
Body concious skirts and dresses have flooded all the runways. I love the super tight mini with a comfy loose t-shirt tucked in. With a perfect pair of heels, you will be all set for work, a night out or just looking fab for lunch with the girls! But beware...if you don't have the body...these skirts will go from body concious to body bulge!
8. Denim...
Not that the perfect pair of jeans isn't a necesity of any wardrobe, but this upcoming season is all about the denim shirt! Throw in a little Texas for everyone! Whether it's fitted and tucked into a floral skirt or loose and paired with a white tank, you can't go wrong! Look out cowboys...here we come!
9. Florals...
Though this is nothing new to the ultra girly/feminine gal, you are going to see alot of it this Spring! Craving for the sun to come back, we all can't wait for the flowers in the ground and on our outfit! Get a great cardi or pencil skirt and look the part!
10. Plaid...
Just because i'm irish dosn't mean that i'm the only one wearing plaid! This trend will be everywhere this winter and followed with lighter, brighter shades in spring.

Light at the end of the tunnel...

This weekend was a blogger's dream, a completely brand new expericene! I have to say that though this is not very girly, it's defintely share-worthy! I had my first session of acupuncture! A little uneasy but certainly hopeful, I showed up at this one room studio that had a massage table and a eager, rogue, hippie-looking doctor. He asked me to lay down and from there, he proceeded to tell me all my ailments. I thought I was just going in to help my TMJ, but I ended up leaving a new person. Don't fret, there was nothing painful about it. On the contrary, it was probably the most relaxing, enlighning experience i've ever had. Ok, so I know how this sounds....HOOKEY! But I have to be honest with you, buy into the craziness, drink the kool-aid and delve head long into this acupuncture thing! My mother being a nurse, I am a firm believer in western medicine. If you have something wrong, take a pill, do the exercise or change your diet....end of problem. But when all that fails and you are still worse for the wear....this is the light at the end of the tunnel. Pathetically, I sat on the table and cried because I never knew how bad it really was. By "it" I mean my existence...I had been living with so many things that I just accepted as part of myself (headaches, emotionally all over the place, tightness in my back and jaw, completly and totally exhausted). But with just one treatment, I felt a weight lifted (not to mention my jaw unlocked within 10 seconds). Girly or not, this is something we should all, even if just once, experience. And if you don't come out a little brighter, happier and all around better i'd be utterly suprised. Take this as my full and total reccomendation!

Steals and Deals of the day

Hello fellow shoptastics! I wanted to give you a little treat today and let you in on some of my fav deals/steals of the moment.

At Katespade.com you can snag 25% off right now, plus if you've never bought from them before you can get an extra 15% off when you give them your email address. P.S. you get free shipping!

My personal pref would be the Roland Park Cecilia in Orange/White/Navy!

Feast your eyes...

Another one of my guilty pleasures is personalized stationary. At shutterfly right now it's 50% off!! That is such a steal when you get to put your name all over it!

Oh and even though I live in a state that is dreary, rainy and cold most of the time - a girl can't help but long for summer, sun and shades!

Check out smart bargains right now for the perfect Marc Jacobs sunglasses for only $44.00!!!!!

I couldn't possibly write this blog and not discuss Juicy Couture! I've been filling up my charm bracelet with all their uber-girly charms.

Today at Neiman Marcus you can get their three level cake charm in gold for only $26.00.

Please believe it's true:

Also, for all your puppy lovers out there, check out these fab dog collars and barrettes!!

Well if your wallet dosn't lose it's bulge after these steals, I dont' know what could tear you away from your cash! Happy Shopping and remember to stimulate the economy......one store at a time!

The snow storm is upon us, you better get those uggs out and ready! There will be no cute shoes in this state today!

Day one

This is a girls guide to navigate everything fashionably revelant! Everything from shoes, sales and the hottest shades. This will be an overview of all the fabulous things I've come across and the best that is yet to come. I daylight in the fashion industry, so I have a great grasp on latest trends, fantastical sample sales and spectacular clothes yet to hit stores! I will show you insights on everything from weddings, wardrode and wristlets. Stay tuned for tips and tidbits on Live.Shop.Fashion.