Oddly Artistic

Take a peep at these whimsical domino pendants from the designer Odd Bird, who is from my province, Ontario, Canada! “Odd Bird transforms ordinary objects into unique pieces of jewelry. Inspired by game pieces and other bric-a-brac Tara Campbell of Odd Bird creates jewelry that is fun to wear and purposely a little quirky.”
They also remind me of mah-jong tiles. And believe it or not, a friend actually made one into a necklace, which I thought was the coolest thing ever. These are much more colorful and they resemble those drawings in the fairytale books that I read when I was young.

Psychedelic Froggy $36

Riding Piggy $36

Penguin Domino Pendant $36

Yellow Flora $36

All available at the uber cool store Chocosho.

Piperlime’s 2 Day Sale

Hey hey Shoe Addicts, check out this new shoe store Piperlime
. It’s got all the popular brands we love. And for today and tomorrow, they are having a 2 Day Sale! Enter EXTRASALE code at checkout to get an additional 15% off sale items! The sales and clearance racks are huge. Don’t miss out.

I’m lusting after these Bill Blass Couture Matrix – Black $330 on sale for $114.99 + 15% off.

Manoush Crochet Cardigan in Rose

Now I formally aren’t too crazy about crochet cardigans, mainly because I find they tend to make me bulk-looking, especially in the upper-arm area. Who wants to look like a linebacker? But I’m totally attracted to this one. It’s got all the crochet-y prettiness without the weight. It’s not my mom’s crochet cardigan, that’s for sure. It’d be perfect to go over a body-skimming black jersey dress. And I don’t care if my guy says it reminds him of a doily!
Manoush Crochet Cardigan in Rose $176.00 on sale $52.80!!

When not to wear a dress

We went canoeing with some friends on the weekend. I gotta say it was great fun, despite the fact that one couple capsized when they hit a rock in a shallow part of the river not even 50 meters from the starting point. Not a good start for first-timers, but they were such good sports. If it had been me, I would’ve cried, lol. No, not really, but I would’ve been bitching and moaning about having to wear wet clothes for 3 hours. I was glad I didn’t decide to wear one of my dresses (yep I contemplated that, silly me), ’cause I did end up getting my shorts wet with the splashing of the water. But it was all great fun. So when’s a good time not to wear a dress? When you go canoeing. Because there’s no way you’d look like a lady climbing in and out of the canoe shrieking that you are going to tip over if your guy isn’t holding down the boat steady enough for you. When’s a good time to wear a dress? When you’ve reached the destination after a 3-hour arduous trip, and you are being rewarded with an all-you-can-eat sushi dinner with great friends.

Diane von Furstenberg Abri Wrap Dress $345

Rachel Pally V Neck Side Drape Dress $257

Deal Alert – Dutchy Handbags

If you like simple classic shapes with a little playful side and solid functionality of a leather bag, you will like Dutchy handbags. Dutchy was started in 2004 by designer Audree Halasz, a fun-loving San Francisco girl next door. Audree began to develop her fashion and design sense as a young girl in the ’70s, when her parents owned a fashion boutique. In 2001, after years of costume design, Audree began designing and sewing her own handbags. She was so impressed with the positive feedback she received that she decided to form her own company—dutchy.

These are great deals!

Nana Doc Medium in Nutmeg $253.00 on sale for $75.90.

Nana Basket in Mocca $262.00 on sale $78.60.

Jet Basket in Wine $253.00 on sale $75.90.

Aviator Glasses – forever classic

I totally agree with Styledash‘s article Styles that Stick: Aviator sunglasses. They are such a classic, if you invest in a good pair, you’ll look stylish in them for many many years to come. And they are great for both girls and guys. I love my guy in his aviator and I can’t resist in borrowing his. If you really love the current trend of over-sized sunglasses, then you can go for the extra big aviators like the Stella McCartney ones. Or you can stick with the classic aviator (which is what I prefer for my face shape), especially ones with thin light-toned earpieces.

Stella McCartney Sunglasses Aviator Sunglasses $275

Thakoon Sunglasses Aviator Sunglasses $290

Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses Aviator Sunglasses $90

DIESEL® Metal Aviator Sunglasses $140

Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses $119

Top Gun Sexy Aviators $5, not an investment but an instant satisfaction, at LuLu*s Fashion Lounge

Nicole Richie’s court outfit

Nicole only looks this good when she goes to the court. Love the dress, the bag, the shoes, and even the hairdo.

(source: Hollyscoop.com)

Weekend shopping pleasure

Darling, once again, for your weekend shopping pleasure, check out these great deals and take advantage of the discount codes! I’d love to know what you bought!

Shop for Discount Designer Apparel at LabelSpree. Up to 70% off every item every day! If you can’t bring yourself to pay $160 for a pair of jeans, well this is your chance to get that pair of premium demin that you’ve always wanted, like this James Jeans Front Patch Pocket Bootleg in Bomb $62.27 down from $145! Can you believe?

If you’re looking for a new cocktail dress that’s a little different and reflecting your own personal style, take a look at this royal purple number, Thayer Suster Dress at shopbop.com, you’ll stand out among all the LBDs. By the way, they have new items on sale, 30% – 70% off.

New items like this flirty little piece from Nanette Lepore, Nanette Lepore I want you back jacket Ivory are available at Misamu. and their sales rack has gotten bigger.

CoutureCandy has the new bags from the line Aaneta that are among the favorite bags for the Hollywood stars, like this hip La Tortuga Small in Violet.

Buy One Day Dress at Rampage.com, Get Another Free!! Flower Bordered Mesh Halter Dress with Empire Seam $69 and Geo Print Mini Dress with Side Tie Detail $59

SimplySoles has some really pretty unique shoes exclusively.

Get this flowy blue dress and other pretty summer dresses at Style Stoop, Julia Women’s Long Print Summer Maxi Dress.

New arrivals at Gap, these Curvy boot cut jeans (Atlantic blue) are so wear-able.

ClassicCloseOuts is having a Christmas in July Sale! From now through August 8th, take an extra 25% off your entire purchase* when you use coupon code XMSJULY. Plus, you can still catch our famous free shipping on all orders over $40.00!

BIG FAT SALE – Up to 50% OFF at Tillys.com!. I love this adorable FULL TILT Womens Embroidered Crop Jacket – Brown on sale for $21.99!

LoveMyShoes.Com has a fall blowout, like this RedHot PIN-02/COL hi-heel open toes for only $19.97 down from $41.25!!

Save an extra 15% on all jewelry & watches atICE.com using the coupon code, ICE15. Check out their Big Bold Gems.

For those fans of Prescriptives (myself included), you can get a Free Sample Trio with any $50 purchase. Just use the code CJTRIO2 at checkout. Prescriptives.com

Find the best beauty tools at Sephora, like this Sephora Collection Professional Mini Heated Lash Curler. Once you go heated lash curlers, you’ll never look back! You know I haven’t.

Makeup.com is having a site-wide sale. Get 25% off on all order, use the coupon code SPECIAL25!!

Free Samples with Each Order at SpaLook.com! Kerstin Florian Caviar Firming Complex.

Bangs anyone?

I was reading this article Bangs Return, and With Them, Naysayers and Chopaholics in NY Times. It really made me laugh. “Few hairstyles are as packed with emotional triggers as the bluntly cut bangs that have been cropping up on runways and in salons. They can bring back childhood memories and raise deep-seated feelings of longing (for the look) and loathing (for anyone who can pull it off). Some see them as cute and playful. Others think they’re anything but, especially on those over 30.

“To me, they scream: ‘I’m cooler than you, I have a lot of sex, and if you leave your husband with me I’ll devour him,’ ” said Meredith Hays, a literary agent in Manhattan with an unbanged brow. But Ms. Hays said she quickly becomes more rational: “It’s maybe more a cry for help, like ‘I’m getting older and so I’ll give myself a youngish haircut to compensate.’ ”

Who knew bangs provoked such strong emotions. I really love Rihanna’s bangs. I haven’t sported a full-on bangs like hers since I was five. In the last several years, I’ve stuck with the easy-to-wear side-swept kind. But more than once I really really wanted to get the full-on bangs after seeing it on a pop star or a good friend. Really makes me jealous too. But I know my own hair. It’s not suitable for such dramatic change. It’s too hard and coarse and thick to look soft and “fluffy” like Rihanna’s. Le Sigh.

What’s your experience with bangs? I’d love to hear about good and bad stories!!

Sephora Cuticle Care Pen

Sephora Cuticle Care Pen $12. Has any of you divas tried this? I can’t believe I didn’t discover this sooner! This is such a smart idea! A pen that dispenses just the right amount of moisturizing essential oils to be effortlessly applied to your nails and cuticles, no mess no fuss. And you can put it in your bag and apply whenever you need to, especially after washing your hands in the office (you know how drying the crappy liquid soap is in the washrooms). So convenient!

Want to be a Beauty VIP?

I sure do! How about you, dear? The Sephora Beauty Insider program lets you behind beauty’s velvet rope, where you receive the VIP treatment and enjoy big-time beauty benefits. Click on the link and sign up now. Don’t hesitate! You’ll get gifts on your birthday, free samples when you order, and first dibs on the exclusives at Sephora. I don’t know about you, but I sure like birthday presents and free samples.

Check out these hot items that are of incredible value for how much product you get!
Sephora Summer Blockbuster Palette $36. It’s a two-tiered palette for eyes, face, and lips, plus all the tools you need to put together endless looks. This sleek, mirrored palette is loaded with 24 eyeshadows, 24 lip glosses, five cheek colors, and one translucent shimmer powder, plus two double-ended shadow applicators, a blush brush, and a lip brush.

Philosophy Best of Sephora Beauty Insider Kit ($55 Value) Best of Sephora Beauty Insider Kit $30. Philosophy’s greatest hits, each one a 2006 Best of Sephora winner, all boxed up exclusively for Beauty Insiders. Filled with four pint-sized portions of Philosophy favorites the pH balanced, pore-purging cleanser, Purity Made Simple; the cult favorite, skin brightening moisturizer, Hope in A Jar; two at-home facial Microdelivery Peel packets; and the multitasking, floral and musk-infused Amazing Grace Bath, Shampoo & Shower Gel this sought-after sampler has everything you need to get glowing. Available in limited quantities, this exclusive collection won’t last long.

Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System Kit $32. I’m sure this one needs no introduction.

And I have a couple more coupon codes for you…

Free Lorac Mocktail Sample with any purchase. Enter promo code HOTLIPS at checkout. Offer valid until August 16, 2007 or while supplies last.

Free Shipping over $50. Enter promo code FREESHIP6 at checkout. Offer valid until August 16, 2007.

Doo.Ri fall RTW collection

eLUXURY.com unveils the fall ready-to-wear collection from Doo.Ri. Known for her expert draping techniques that beautifully highlight a woman’s shape, Doo-Ri Chung has been wooing critics and customers alike since her first collection hit the catwalk in 2003.

Chung creates modern and sophisticated looks characterized by their fluidity and architectural detailing; fabrics are both hard and soft (matte jerseys and leathers) making for an interesting play on the feminine and masculine.

Love LOVE the pieces. I just won’t post the semi-astronomical prices.

Doo.Ri Chiffon Bubble Dress

Doo.Ri Jersey Dress with Organza Hem

Doo.Ri Organza Bowtie Dress

Doo.Ri Draped Vest

Doo.Ri Knotted Jersey Top

Doo.Ri Wool Twill Pea Coat

Doo.Ri Sequined Bolero

Wear that old comfy sweater

So do you still have your old boyfriend’s sweater that holds a more special place in your heart than the guy, like this one? How do you wear it in a chic way? Like this, a fab look from Maxstudio.com‘s lookbook.

FINE COTTON SHORT SLEEVE CARDIGAN $118 $68
PRINTED CRINKLE SILK CHIFFON TUNIC $178 $88
COTTON CROPPED CUFFED TROUSER $148 $78
FILAMENT PLATFORMS $149 $78

I know I should’ve kept that old grey cardigan.

Bags and shoes at Nordstrom

So NORDSTROM Anniversary Sale(through August 5) is in full swing. If you are going to pass up the clothes or your funds can’t allow you to get clothes and accessories, then get bags and shoes instead! I’m crazy about the bags and shoes.

Calvin Klein ‘Flight Bag’ Dome Satchel $129.90 (after Sale: $198)

L.A.M.B. ‘Signature – Oxford’ Triple Zip Satchel $417.90 (after Sale: $625)

Junior Drake ‘Megan’ Handbag $265 (after Sale: $398)

Helen Welsh ‘Large Croco Square’ Shopping Bag $198 (after Sale: $298)

Enzo Angiolini ‘Maylie’ Croc Embossed Pump $59.90 (after Sale: $88.95)

Steven by Steve Madden ‘Brytni’ Platform Pump $69.90 (after Sale: $99.95)

Nine West ‘Cellini’ d’Orsay Pump $59.90 (after Sale: $88.95)

BCBGirls ‘Denise’ Boot $129.90 (after Sale: $189.95)

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