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Wearing Today: Curls!

Actually this was Friday, last week. Why am I wearing curls? I had to look fabulous for my night out in LA! My husband and I took a road trip down to LA, and left right after work. Knowing I’d have a long drive ahead of me and no time to get ready, I set…

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Fashion Trend in a Recession? Back to Black

Has the recession affected you like it’s affecting me? I feel gloomy these days and I just wish the same depressing headlines didn’t have to keep hitting us over the…

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Zidane Peep Toe Heel From Tashkent by Cheyenne

Is it a heel? Is it a boot? Not sure myself but it’s called the Zindane Peep Toe Heel from Tashkent by Cheyenne. Shoe shapes have stuck to the standard for how long? Pumps, Ankle Boots, Knee High Boots, Ballerina Flats… There have been some variations over the decades but really its been status quo.…

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What I’m Wearing Today

I’m trying something new today. Per the Mayor of My Apartment’s request I’m going to post a photo of me! It’s kind of a funny concept but I’m going to give it a try and see how this goes. I’m playing around with Apple’s PhotoBooth Application (which is what I used to take this photo…

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Luxemix Mid-Life Crisis

Can blogs have a mid life crisis? Well I believe I’m in the middle of one.. so bear with me guys! I’m having a harder time deciding what to write about.. sometimes I question whether I should even be blogging at all. Other times I ask myself whether I should blog about something else.. like…

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EMO Poster by JoJy45

I can’t recall the last time I browsed through $5 posters at Poster Prints in the mall. It was the thing to do back in high school “when I was a kid”. It seems since the good old days the poster business has moved online and I’m not sure it’s ever coming back. I can’t…

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White Elephant Gift Exhange: Best Gifts for 2007

Is it just me or is the White Elephant Gift Exchange getting more and more popular every year? I used to attend possibly one holiday party a year which had a White Elephant theme. Now, it’s more like 3-4 minimum! I have to admit I LOVE them… uhhh maybe I’m actually the one who’s always…

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Envirosax Reusable Shopping Bags: Go Green In Style!

I start to sweat while in line at the grocery store debating over what to say when they as me — paper or plastic? I so badly want to say “No thanks! I have an eco-friendly organic-of-course shopping bag!”. The fact that I could never hope to get my hands on the Anya Hindmarch I’m…

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Shibue Strapless G-String: Never Go Commando Again

I thought Victoria had mastered the art of seamless but hello the search for a panty-line-less look is now officially over. Daily Candy broke the news today… women can now rest assured their thong-tha-thong won’t be hanging out over their jeans (unless strategically planned that way) because here comes a truly strapless g-string from Shibue.…

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Stylagio ClipChic Handbag Hook/Holder

About a year ago I blogged about a handbag hook I’d had my eye on. At $35 a pop the Luxe Link Purse Holder seemed like a fair enough deal… or at least I was so enticed by the novelty of the design of this compact style handbag hook that I bought one for my…

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