Are You Jealy?

by christiem on May 25, 2013 · 1 comment

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Summer is officially here and with it comes BBQ’s, trips to the pool and the reinvention of a 1980s staple summer shoe, the Jelly.

Just about every top designer has included a jelly in their Summer collection this year from Valentino to Marc Jacobs and Tory Burch.

Why are they so hot?  Well, not only are they super flexible- which makes them super comfortable- jelly’s are like the chameleon of summer shoes.  You can play up your fun youthful side with glitter, neons and bold color or go sophisticated with dark or neutral colors and bejeweled styles.

Obviously I would love jellies, I love quirky things: Zooey Deschanel, metal lunchboxes, Doctor Who and what could be more quirky-cool than jelly sandals.

For me there is something super nostalgic, retro and all around summery about jellies!

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My jelly obsession this summer is for the Australian brand Jelly Beans.

Not only are they fun, comfortable and ultra-cool Jelly Beans have an added summer bonus: they are slip resistant so you can safely and without worry wear these chic waterproof jelly’s to the beach, pool, water park or wherever!

Jelly Beans come in 1 style “the classic” which is available in a rainbow of colors.  Each color has an adorable description about how and when to wear it that really sets the mood.

I am wearing “Lemons” from the Neon Collection here’s what they about this shade:

“You smile at strangers and drink tea instead of coffee.  When life hands you lemons, you wear them on your feet”.

Are you Jealy of my Jelly Beans?  Click here to get some of your own! 

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Charge It!

by christiem on May 23, 2013 · 7 comments

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Too often with work and travel I find myself in the awkward position of trying to locate a place to charge my phone.

Answering emails, tweeting, checking facebook and posting to instagram takes its toll on a battery about midday, at that point I enter into a sweat-filled full-on panic attack trying to locate an outlet.

I have perfected this search for an outlet to an art.  The second I enter a room I scan for outlets- kind of like looking for the hidden Mickey Mouse on rides at Disneyland- the Disneyland reference will make sense in a minute.

This “hobby” of mine has brought me to some interesting spots- I have charged in back hallways at the mall, in hidden outlets under tables in restaurants, dressing rooms,behind bars and even in public restrooms.

Last weekend I took a trip to Disneyland (yep there it is, lol) and I knew that the hunt for an outlet there would be a horrific waking nightmare so I wanted to go fully armed.

After a little research and some advice from my techie pals I purchased a My Charge The Hub 6000.

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The Hub 6000 features built-in cables and connectors for smartphones, tablets, e-readers and more.  Get up to 27 hours of additional talk time for your devices, as well as integrated, quick-charge wall prongs.

Super easy to use, charge The Hub 6000 in a wall outlet the night before then toss it in your bag and you are ready to go!

I love that it has different connectors!  While at Disneyland we charged my sister and my husband’s iphone 4s, my iphone 5 and my brother-in-laws ipad (all of which have different size charging ports) while waiting in line for rides and we never ran out of juice!

My Charge The Hub 6000.  I am impressed and obsessed!  Click below to get one for yourself!

 

(Disclosure: I use affiliate links in my posts.  If you click on a link and make a purchase, I receive a small percentage of the sale.  How else could I afford all the shopping I do?)

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Express Redesigned and Reinvented

by christiem on May 10, 2013 · 19 comments

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This week fashion retail giant Express relaunched their Fashion Show Mall location in Las Vegas with a new 15,000 square foot sleek boutique concept store.

The concept store is part of a revamped store design that Express launched in 2011 and has been rolling out nationwide ever since.

The luxurious design allows Express to create a more personalized shopping experience with an atmosphere similar  to that of a high-end boutique, but of course without the high-end price point.

Each “department” within the concept store targets a specific shopping goal, whether you’re looking for something for work, weekend or going-out  Express’ new mini-departments make shopping for a specific activity or event quick, easy and convenient.

One of the store’s focal points is the fabulous Denim Lab which features an oak wood ceiling, silver globe LED lights and wooden shelves full of neatly placed denim designs archived  according to cut for convenient denim shopping.

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An OCD shopper’s dream, everything in its place and a place for everything.

Take a look at Express’ new easy to shop  mini-departments.

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The layout of the store allows you to  spot “to-die-for” pieces with just a glance.  No digging through racks or going on a scavenger hunt for the right piece,  it’s all there displayed perfectly like cupcakes in a bakery window but these sweets have zero calories!

The new Express concept store is located in the Fashion Show Mall on the upper level near Macy’s Men’s Store. 

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This week Express has something extra special for my readers!

2 lucky winners will receive:

A $200 gift card to Express PLUS  2 VIP passes to the Express Relaunch Party on May 17th at Surrender at Encore with guest DJ Dillon Francis

To Enter:

Leave a comment on this post between May 10 and May 15th telling me whether you shop Express for Business (their fab selection of suiting) or Pleasure (jeans, casual and party dresses).

Good Luck and Thanks for Reading!

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IFB Links a la Mode

by christiem on May 9, 2013 · 0 comments

So excited to announce I was featured on this week’s Links a la Mode: The Independent Fashion Bloggers Weekly Roundup 

Check out some of the other great blogs featured by clicking below!

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Gift of Glamour

With all the dazzle of this week’s Met Gala and the upcoming excitement of the Great Gatsby, this summer is going to be all about glam. Between dressing up, dazzling flapper beading, maxi dresses, it’s a sure hit to doll it up during the most casual of months. This week’s roundup has just about everything you need to know about looking fabulous, how to find the best deals in most unexpected places and how to shop on the go (without even going into a store.) That’s just what we need to get some more outdoor time.

Links à la Mode: May 9th

SPONSOR: Sale Shopbop Kilburn, Jason Wu Bags, Graf & Lantz, Lovers&Friends, Anton Heunis, Marie Turnor, MBMJ Totes, Skye Staghorn, Bikini, One Piece, & Swimwear Sale

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Elbaz + Lancome

May 8, 2013

I love Lanvin.  It is simply out of this world dreamy! The unbelievable combination of whimsy and sophistication that seeps out of every pore of Alber Elbaz (Lanvin’s Creative Director)  has kept me swooning season after season. And now, I am excited to announce that Mr. Elbaz has me swooning in an entirely new direction. On June [...]

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How To Catch a Geeks Eye

May 3, 2013

Like Penny from The Big Bang Theory you may have noticed that you are magnetically drawn to geeks faster than an electron is drawn to a proton.  Do you quiver when that hot IT guy upgrades your software? Do you tingle when you overhear a heated debate on who is the superior superhero Batman or Superman? Is Joseph [...]

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L.K. Bennett

May 1, 2013

The British invasion continues, and I love it! British accessible luxury brand L.K. Bennett opened it’s first stand alone boutique in Las Vegas yesterday at the Forum Shops at Caesars with a chic cocktail party showcasing this season’s collection. I am dying over the shoes!  Fab Fab Fab! Founded in 1990 by Linda Bennett, this London based fashion house known [...]

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Building a Solid Foundation: How to Shop for Shapewear

April 26, 2013

The right shapewear can change your life.  Seriously, it can be life changing. No matter what your clothing size, weight or level of fitness EVERY WOMAN needs shapewear.  Yes EVERY WOMAN. Those red carpet perfect celebs you see at award shows,  yep they are wearing shapewear. Those gorgeous actresses you see in films and on [...]

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DVF + GapKids

April 24, 2013

Exciting news for all you fashionable mummies out there! Tomorrow (April 25th)  Diane Von Furstenberg launches her second collection for GapKids. The designer famous for her wrap dresses had a super successful run with her first GapKids collection last Spring and this years collection is looking to be twice as nice! “This time it is all about adventure, with [...]

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In the Box That’s Hot!

April 17, 2013

One of the hottest things around these days is the monthly subscription box. Boxes that arrive at your door filled with “surprise” samples of everything from beauty and grooming products to healthy snacks and dog treats. But why are they so hot?  Why are we obsessed? It’s simple: subscription boxes are both addictive and exciting!  When they [...]

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