When I look into Indie Designers, I have a lot of criteria. Typically, I'm a fairly picky person. I've been called "pretentious", a snob, an elitist... I don't really care, honestly. If I'm going to drop top dollar on a ...
A tip from commenter, Chell, let us know a little bit of shopaholic gossip: RuMe bags are by far my fav. They are so cute, I bring them everywhere I go! I just saw a coupon code for 20% off ...
Today, I'm talking about onsies, rompers, jumpsuits, short-suits... You know, the lightning-fast trend that's taken over summer? That's the one. Over at The Demoiselles, Jennifer Nicole and I have been researching the current state of the romper and... well, you ...
Don't get scared, guys! I'm not featuring someone who sells tattoos online or anything crazy like that, but I definitely understand if the idea of "tats" that aren't permanent makes you draw a blank. The same thing happened to me ...
I had my first taste of "warm" this week, as temperatures rose and sat at around 80 all day on Tuesday and Wednesday... After my cathartic first Chicago winter, it was an absolutely welcome sight. And feeling. And... well, how ...
This edition of ECIG is a little short because, well, this particular seller doesn't have a ton of items in her store at the moment... But two of her pieces were so wearable and adorable - I just had to ...
It's no secret that corporate companies are eager to hop on the Captain Planet bandwagon, but it is exciting each time a big box company takes the leap. This time, it's Payless ShoeSource with their new capsule collection from Zoe ...
Raise your hand if you're getting a little tired of "reusable bags" being thrust in your face for the last year. Pretty much everyone, right? Me, too. At the same time, though, I'm really in to the idea of buying ...
Sometimes the internet is a wonderful thing. Without it, I never would have stumbled across Betty Belts, by designer Donna van Hoesslin. These belts are not only perfect for Earth Week, but they're pretty much perfect in every sense of ...
What is this? Go on, tell me. Did you say ring? Bracelet? Napkin ring? Well, it's not a ring, much less a napkin ring, but instead a FUMI purse hook. Remember those? They burst on to the scene a few ...
Have you seen little Jane of Sea of Shoes donning a big, floppy-brimmed hat lately? Well, she has and it's... kind of cute, I think. I'm still processing it. And the title? I don't know what the exact name of ...
I'm aware that spring is coming and the time is now for flirty florals and peaches and all that crap... But I have an emergency on my hands: My LBD is totally gross. It honestly might as well be covered ...
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 ...
While packing up all my belongings and getting ready to move to Chicago, I deleted six purses from my life. Six. That is three times my current collection. (Can you do the math? I confused myself, too, don't worry.) Let's ...
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? ...
Miss jfount left me a comment on Comfort Does Not = Ugly regarding Band-Aid Activ-Flex Blister Block ($6.79), singing it's praises. Since I have the utmost faith in my readers/friends, I thought I'd share it with you! I will throw ...
While this trend definitely isn't a new one, it seems to be finally catching on - at least in the affordable-price sandbox I play in, anyway. These beautiful, eye-catching bags have been popping up all over the place as of ...
Coffee fits don't usually send me to interesting, life-enhancing places. Typically, they send me anywhere that a) smells like coffee, b) has actual coffee for sale and c) isn't a Starbucks. Inside of these places - a number of things: ...
I have it. The best kind of fun: cheap, stimulating, social, enriching, and acceptable anytime! It was given to me by my amazing sister, Cleary, and I couldn't be happier! It's called Table Topics, A Conversation Topics Game. Here's a ...
This is the first installment of B&B's 1st Annual Gift Guide! Hooray! I chose Design-Conscious Lady as the first gift-recipient because, well... I have one in my family: my Mom. I know I've been going on and on about my ...