Off to the Beach! Me and My Old Navy Swimsuit!

I'm planning a little trip to the beach this holiday weekend. I bought this adorable one-piece paisley suit at Old Navy (it comes in 4 solid colors too!) Right now it's on sale for $19.00 originally $29.50. Unbelievable price! And fits me nicely. Can't wait to wear it.


CHECKLIST: I've got Neutrogena UltraSheer Dry Touch Sunblock 55. A hat. And my beach towel. I'm all set.


THE PLAN: to read my book Swimming by Nicola Keegan.



MY 3 GOALS: 
1. To laze around. 
2. Eat some coconut ice cream. 
3. And maybe, just maybe I'll dip  my toe into the water.


Happy Holiday!

Deal of the Week: Chunky Bracelets and More!

This season for a "wow" accessory, you can't go wrong with... 

Chunky/Cuff Bracelets... 

Lucite Bracelets... 

Multiple Metal Bracelets... 

or Natural Stone Bracelets.

Bracelets are hot, hot, hot! 


LUXemag says, "the more massive a bracelet, the better."


People Style Watch says chunky bracelets are a Top 10 Trend. They recommend you "pile up bangles and tough cuffs to go with glam dresses or jeans and T-shirt."


Lucite bracelets are another option. (See above picture. These colorful lucite bracelets were $52.00 now $16.00 from Max & Chloe.)


Stylecaster saw "plenty of lucite accents on the runways at shows like Prada, Louis Vuitton and Burberry."


Squidoo says natural stone bracelets are "this season's winning trend" for an eclectic look. It's one of my favorite choices.


So my dear friends, instead of one Deal of the Week, I have 12 for you!  


Look for next week's Deal of the Week.


Happy Shopping!

CHUNKY/CUFF BRACELETS

Velline Bracelet: was $48.00, now $23.99

Cora Bracelet: was $16.90 now $9.99

Leigh Bracelet: was $34.00 now $16.99 (in silver too)

Coretta Cuff: was $28.00 now $24.50

Cuff Bracelet: was $39.00 now $24.00

MULTIPLE  BRACELETS

Aqua Multi-Intertwined Bangles: was $28.00 now $16.80

Cavezon: was $12.00 now $9.98

Anne Klein Tri-Tone Bracelet Set: was $48.00 now $14.40

NATURAL STONE  and LUCITE BRACELETS

Genuine Stone Stretch Bracelet: was $25 now $15.00

Large Stone Bracelet: was $18.00 now $10.80

Frosted Nugget Lucite Stretch Bracelet: was $35.00 now $15.75

7 Stylish Supplies to Help Organize Your Home Office!

Desk Sets at Velocity Art and Design
Office Storage at Velocity Art and Design

Is your home office anything like mine?


Er... let's just say, I wouldn't invite Martha Stewart in. I'm not sure she'd like having to step over a pile of papers. 

To solve that problem: Here are 7 colorful office supplies that will not only help you (and me!) get organized, but liven up your space.

You might find your work is a little more fun! And you might even be able to have Martha over.

Clockwise:

Wood Tape Dispenser: $20.40 was $24.00

Bird Folders: $14.00

Amy Butler List Pad: $7.50

Magazine Rack: $19.99

Amy Butler Expandable File: $20.00

Bird Paperclip Magnet: $17.00

Office Storage Boxes: $10.99-$13.99

Happy Shopping!

Deal of the Week: Flowie Makeup Bags

I thought I'd try a new post that features stylish deals I've found each week.

Let's start with these Flowie bags.

Too cute!

These two adorable makeup bags are by textile designer Yaling Hou. The print is inspired by her own wedding bouquet. 

The fabric is hand screened and sewn locally in the California Bay area. The bags come in two sizes.

Happy Shopping!
Pink and Brown Flowie Bouquet Makeup Bag: SPECIAL PRICE $14 for 6" bag was $26 and $16 for 8" was $28


Yellow and Green Flowie Bouquet Makeup Bag: SPECIAL PRICE $14 for 6" bag was $26 and $16 for 8" was $28.

Kmart's Got the Fashion Look: It's All About Mixing It Up!

Kmart is looking good.


What I found is that this season Kmart is all about mixing fashion up--and it's all about smart style.


Kmart's VP of Women's Apparel says, "This look's all about mixing the unexpected--military with menswear, lady-like pearls with a funky denim vest, shortened pants with high heels--expect the unexpected."


At Kmart you can "expect the unexpected" and create entire outfits for less than $100. For the above outfit each of the individual pieces cost less than $25.


To create the look:
Route 66 Straw Fedora: $6.99 was $9.99*
Attention Woven Striped Shirt: $19.99
Route 66 Cotton Denim Vest: $14.99 was $19.99*
Route 66 Cargo Pants: $18.74 was $24.99*


Happy shopping!


* save 25% thru 5/15


photo credit: Kmart

Metallic Sandals: Summer 2010 Trend

Metallic sandals shine brightly this summer. They are a big trend. I like the elegant gladiator sandals, above.

"They're as versatile as neutrals, but much more glam," says the April 2010 issue of People Style Watch.


Take a peek at these selections for under $25.00:

More Old Navy...

15 Gifts for Mom: Under $25

Mother's Day is around the corner.  Yikes! What to get Mom?

Here are some suggestions under $25 that'll make your Mom happy.

THE TRAVELLER

Travel Journal: $18.00

Verbena Travel Set: $22.00

THE COOK

Julia Child's Kitchen Wisdom: $14.95

Coral Branches Measuring Spoons: $18.00

THE ATHLETE

Tree of Life Yoga Bag: $24.98

Water Bottle: $21.99

THE FASHIONISTA

Lattice Wrap: was $49.00 now $24.99

Christian Dior Style Guide: $19.95

THE GARDENER

Bird on Ball Finial: $24.00


Gardening Gloves: $20.00

THE BEAUTY QUEEN

Shower Gel Gift Set: $24.00

Nail polish Gift Set: $22.50

THE ENTERTAINER

Marimekko Coasters: $13.00


Fleur de Lis Creamer and Sugar Bowl: $10 each

FOR ALL MOMS: Just to Say I Love You 

Love Necklace (Says I Love You in 3 ways -English, Austrian crystal and Chinese): $24.00


photo credit:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/midwestkimchee/ / CC BY 2.0