We are strapped in ever so many ways. Strapped for cash, strapped for time, strapped for enthusiasm. I like to take momentary straps very seriously. Meet the Viking Buckle Boot. These spoke to me (softly, and sweetly) from the Reverse ...
I cannot believe that perfume is so expensive. I bought my first bottle of perfume two years ago with a Macy's gift card - it was my all-time favorite campaign, Diesel's Fuel For Life. After a few catastrophic and intense ...
In this case, however, there's nothing to be sorry about. As a proud nerd, I have a penchant for classic American novels. While "I LYK GUD BOOKS" doesn't really look super awesome on a silk top, Out of Print has ...
While, when going out, you'll likely see me in something that has a decent balance of draped vs. skin-bearing, were I to have more opportunities to wear more ladylike items (not necessarily appropriate for dive bars, though, my philosophy clearly states ...
It's Jen! Lindsay's bestie, co-Demoiselle, and author of the socially-conscious fashion blog, Awakened Aesthetic. You might have noticed that our blogs are getting cuddly - I'll remove this text after we get to know each other! As I read Lindsay's ...
A while ago, I bought a "kit" by Bourjois Paris from BeautyTicket. Within this magical kit was a beautiful violet wet/dry shadow, a lavender creme eyeshadow, cute and tiny mascara, and the most epic, amazing liquid eyeliner I have ever ...
Currently enamored with the entirety of Yoox.com'sentory, but particularly infatuated with the "Sample Sale" portion of the site which will remain ridiculously inexpensive until April 20th. If someone would be so kind as to purchase the following pieces for ...
Of course, the day after I go on and on about my need for a smoke-print anything, this little gem shows up on Gilt: Perfect. (Snag it from Gilt quickly! It's going fast. $399) ...
While browsing through my typical repertoire of "I can't buy anything here" stores, I came upon 80sPurple and wondered if it belonged with such stores as Saks, Neiman Marcus and *cough* Nordstrom (What? I'm actually broke and beautiful, ok? I ...
Be it cement, underwear, illuminating primer, a plotline, tomato sauce, or olive oil... Foundations make or break any type of art or statement you attempt to create. When it comes to dressing (your body), I find solace in basics. You ...
I've decided, because it's November now, that you're probably all thinking about Christmas. From my 24 years of experience, I have found that these meet, if not exceed, all expectations for stocking stuffers. Carmex Carmex is the tingly-lip-making, super thick, ...
There's something classy, sly, and a little offensive about a beautiful woman in a flowing dress wearing a tuxedo jacket. Whether it's the nonchalance of the single button, or the gender-bending idea of a tuxedo jacket over a woman's form... ...
Okay, so before this gets crazy, I want to preface (for anyone who has read my blog since last November) that I rarely go outside my hardcore Clinique addiction when it comes to skincare. The reality of the situation, though, ...
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Once upon a time, internet-savvy shoppers were oversaturated with sales, yet always seemed to leave their computer screen empty-handed as a result of pure overwhelm. There are thousands of great sales at various online stores daily, and we shoppers can ...
This is an edition of ECIG that is near and dear to my heart. If you read Awakened Aesthetic or Clutch 22, you'll likely have seen the name SPUN before. A Seattle-based woman created Spun - a sustainable, organic clothing ...
Every (-ish) Monday, I've been featuring independent clothing from designers everywhere. Laura Dawson, Erika Hendrix and M641 being some of my favorites. However, when sitting down at my computer this morning (as it precariously teeters on two ancient collapsable TV ...
I was asked to review the infamous info-mercial giant, Smooth Away. You've likely seen it - the little paddle that sits on the slender hand of the smiling model in the bathrobe, gently "buffing away" all of your unwanted hair? ...
I've never been good with arts & crafts... I think that the closest I ever came to a lucrative career in crafting was when I sat at the bottom of my driveway with small rocks painted with acrylic paint. "Painted ...
Finding a good moisturizer, to me, seems to be a parallel of finding the perfect person to spend the rest of your life with. You'll encounter some that are good for the moment, but not long term.... Some that only ...