FASHION: I'M LOVING IT

I LOVE THIS DRESS BY CHRIS BENZ. THE COLORS, THE PRINT, THE DESIGN ARE EXCELLENT. TO SEE THIS DRESS & MORE OF HIS COLLECTION VISIT SHOPBOP.COM (DESIGNER BOUTIQUE) (SAMBURU COCKTAIL DRESS $1215 PIC FROM SHOPBOP.COM)

LIFESTYLE: QUICK TIP

I KNOW MOMMY DEAREST MAY HAVE SCARED THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF YOU & ADVISED AGAINST THE USE OF WIRE HANGERS! HOWEVER, TAKE A LOOK AT REALSIMPLE.COM TO SEE THE OTHER USES FOR THE INFAMOUS WIRE HANGER. EVERYTHING IN LIFE HAS A PURPOSE! CLICK ON THE LINK

http://www.realsimple.com/realsimple/content/0,21770,679601,00.html

TRAVEL: HOTEL "OFF THE" CHAIN

HOTELS ARE DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES TO GET GUESTS IN THEIR ROOMS! USATODAY.COM HAS 2 WONDERFUL ARTICLES, "BUDGET HOTELS GOING MORE UPSCALE, MODERN," & "HOTELS CROWN GUITAR HEROES WITH WII & XBOX ACTION." IF YOU HAVE A TRIP PLANNED FOR THE NEAR FUTURE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO FIND THE RIGHT HOTEL FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS & WANTS! LINKS:

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/hotels/2008-03-20-motel-6_N.htm

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/hotels/2008-03-27-hotel-video-games_N.htm

(images are from usatoday.com)

DECOR: SUMMER FAVORITES

HERE ARE FOUR ACCESSORIES THAT CAN MAKE A ROOM GO FROM OLD TO NEW:

- BEACH COVER FLOWER PRINT PILLOW COVER $39

- FAUX BOIS MIRROR $249

- INDIAN FLOWER RUG $109 (3X5) - $759 (9X12)

- LUX JEWELRY BOX $89

all items are available at westelm.com. happy decorating

FASHION: A SHOE IN

JEFFREY CAMPBELL DID IT AGAIN...THE LACE CUT OUT SKIMMER IS SIMPLY DELICIOUS...I LOVE IT! THIS SHOE/SANDAL WILL LOOK GREAT WITH SKIRTS, DRESSES, SKINNY PANTS OR JEANS...IT'S TRULY ONE OF A KIND. AVAILABLE AT URBAN OUTFITTERS.COM IN WHISKEY OR BLACK FOR $98.

LIFESTYLE: SPROUTING

DON'T HAVE ANY BIG PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND? LEARN HOW TO POT A PLANT FROM DOMINO MAGAZINE. SPRING IS HERE & FLOWERS ARE BLOOMING. TAKE A VISIT TO YOUR LOCAL NURSERY & PURCHASE SOME PLANTS. CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW & FOLLOW THE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE, HAPPY PLANTING!

http://www.dominomag.com/howtos/gardens/2007/04/howto_garden_pottingplants?slide=1

FASHION: TAKE OFF

I LOVE THIS CLUTCH BY MARC BY MARC JACOBS. IT'S THE AIRLINER MAGAZINE CLUTCH THAT COMES IN LEATHER($348) OR IN A JACQUARD MATERIAL( $258). IT'S SO CHIC & WOULD LOOK STUNNING TUCKED UNDER YOUR ARM! AVAILABLE AT SHOPBOP.COM, BLOOMINGDALES.COM OR NEIMAN MARCUS.COM. FLIGHT# 649 TO PARIS IS NOW BOARDING!

FASHION: WELL SUITED

SPRING IS HERE, ARE YOU STILL WEARING THAT BLACK OR GRAY WINTER WOOL SUIT? JCREW OFFERS A GREAT SELECTION OF SPRING/SUMMER SUITS IN COOL COLORS & FABRICS. TAKE A LOOK BELOW ($138 - $225)

LIFESTYLE: DAILY DOSE

TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO READ AN ARTICLE FROM USATODAY.COM & BANKRATE.COM, "TV SHOWS OFFER MONEY LESSONS." THE WAY THE ECONOMY HAS BEEN WE ALL COULD USE A LESSON! CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: http://www.bankrate.com/ust/news/pf/20080314_TV_money_lessons_a1.asp (PICTURE BELOW IS FROM USATODAY.COM/BANKRATE.COM...classic episode from the cosby show!)

FASHION & LIFESTYLE: GREENERY

GOOD CAUSE, GORGEOUS BAG, GREAT PRICE. CHECK OUT: http://WWW.HAYDENHARNETT.COM FOR MORE DETAILS!

FASHION: KEY PIECES

TAKE THESE TWO ITEMS & CREATE SEVERAL OUTFITS. HERE ARE A FEW EXAMPLES:

1. PAIR THE SKIRT & TANK (TUCKED IN) TOP WITH A CHUNKY WOODEN NECKLACE & FLATS FOR A LUNCH DATE (any color flats, round or pointy)

2. PAIR THE SKIRT & TANK (TUCKED IN) WITH A CARDIGAN BELTED WITH SKINNY BELT & PUMPS FOR WORK. (go with a bold color cardigan like orange, go neutral w/the pumps & belt (brown, beige, or nude))

3. PAIR THE SKIRT & TANK WITH A FITTED JEAN JACKET & SLEEK SNEAKERS FOR A SATURDAY STROLL (ex., a pair of puma mostros in yellow or green)
(grey tank halogen $22, cobalt skirt cynthia steffe $250 available at nordstom.com)

FASHION: DISCOVER JOY GRYSON

GRYSON IS KNOWN FOR HER HANDBAG & FOOTWEAR COLLECTION THAT LAUNCHED IN 2006. SHE IS A F.I.T GRADUATE & PRIOR TO STARTING HER OWN LINE, GRYSON WORKED WITH THE LIKES OF COACH, MARC JACOBS, & CALVIN KLEIN. GRYSON'S HANDBAGS ARE SOLD AT NEIMAN MARCUS & BERGDORF GOODMAN. THE TARGET LINE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE STARTING APRIL 6, 2008. CHECK OUT http://WWW.GRYSON.COM TO VIEW HER SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTION OR http://SHOP.GRYSON.COM TO PURCHASE! IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VIEW HER TARGET COLLECTION VISIT: http://pressroom.target.com/pr/news/fashion/accessories/photo.aspx

LIFESTYLE: GOLD DIGGERS

GOLD IS ON THE UPSWING & PEOPLE ARE ON THE HUNT FOR HIDDEN TREASURES. CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE ON MONEY CENTRAL ENTITLED, "PAWNSHOPS SEE RUSH OF GOLD SELLERS," & AFTER READING IT MAYBE YOU SHOULD TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT'S BEEN HIDING IN YOUR JEWELRY BOX (maybe take a peek in grandma's too)!

feather bracelet by h. stern $15,500 available at neiman marcus.

TO READ THE ARTICLE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/SavingandDebt/Advice/PawnshopsSeeRushOfGoldSellers.aspx

FASHION: SANDALIA

I FOUND THESE UBER CHIC SUEDE SANDALS FROM AMERICAN EAGLE. GRAB A PAIR FOR $34.50 & WHILE YOU'RE IN THERE CHECK OUT THEIR AERIE LINE!

FASHION: HIGH TOPS

I'M NOT A SNEAKER KIND OF GIRL, BUT WHEN I'M IN THE MOOD TO WEAR THEM I REALLY WANT A PAIR THAT MAKES A STATEMENT! URBAN OUTFITTERS OFFERS A GREAT SELECTION OF SNEAKERS, SOME ARE RETRO IN STYLE & THEY COME IN A VARIETY OF COLORS. TAKE A LOOK AT A FEW OF MY FAVORITES. LEFT TO RIGHT NIKE VINTAGE ELITE $120, PUMA SKY II HIGH $75, ADIDAS GAME MID ODDITY $75

FASHION: CHARMING

I FOUND THESE ADORABLE CHARM NECKLACE'S AT JCREW.COM, THEY ARE SOOOO CUTE! THE CHARMS ON THE NECKLACES OFFER A SMALL DOSE OF THE SAFARI LOOK! HUGE TREND FOR SPRING/SUMMER FOR AN AFFORDABLE PRICE ($50 - $60).

LIFESTYLE: IN FULL BLOOM

TIRED OF DOING THE SAME OLE' THING EVERY WEEKEND? STOP & SMELL THE FLOWERS & AT YOUR LOCAL BOTANICAL GARDEN. USATODAY.COM HAS A GREAT ARTICLE ON BOTANICAL GARDENS & THE VARIOUS LOCATIONS OF THE MOST POPULAR. TAKE A LOOK & DISCOVER WHAT NATURE HAS TO OFFER. CLICK ON THE LINK: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2008-03-10-botanical-gardens_N.htm

FASHION: INSPIRATION

THE SIMILARITY OF THESE TWO DRESSES IS AMAZING. SELECT THE HIGH END VERSION, MARC BY MARC JACOBS, FOR $338 OR SAVE SOME MONEY & OPT FOR FOREVER 21 DRESS INSPIRED BY MARC JACOBS FOR $29.80! IMITATION IS THE BEST FORM OF FLATTERY.

FASHION: WATCH ME NOW

NIXON MAKES SOME OF THE COOLEST WATCHES. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE VEGA WATCH, IT HAS A STRETCH BAND & IT COMES IN A MULTITUDE OF COLORS. PRICES RANGE BETWEEN $60 - $100. BE SURE TO VISIT http://www.nixonnow.com & CHECK OUT THE OTHER COLORS/STYLES OF WATCHES. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

LIFESTYLE: READING RAINBOW

ASSOULINE.COM HAS A WONDERFUL SELECTION OF ART/PHOTOGRAPHY, FASHION/BEAUTY, & LIFESTYLE BOOKS. ASSOULINE IS ALSO A GREAT WEBSITE FOR GIFTS & THESE BOOKS MAKE GREAT COFFEE TABLE BOOKS! visit http://www.assouline.com to see the entire collection of books.