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Online Sample Sales This Week | December 26, 2010

Don’t Miss the Online Sample Sales This Week!

We wanted to save you time and list everything here in one convenient list. You can join these boutiques for free and shop daily for fantastic finds.   They feature women’s, men’s and children’s apparel and accessories, plus home decor, entertaining essentials, luxury travel packages and more.  Some items up to 70% off retail!  Check each boutique for event times.

Brands we all love at GREAT prices can be found on the following websites:

Mon 12/27

Dolce Vita, Eskell, Jewelry: Bangles and Bracelets, Matthew Williamson and Temperley London, MS by Martine Sitbon, Posse and More, Portico: … Read More »


 

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A Family Affair…With Jewelry | December 24, 2010

Over the summer my husband to and I went upstate to pick up our son Rijk from a week with his grandparents, Betsy and Palmer Shupe. We were joined by my sister-in-law Lisa and her kids Jake, Ian and Ellie. Ellie is eight years old and a lover of All Things Girly. No sooner had she walked in than she said to me: “Aunt Victoria, I brought my jewelry things. I hope we can make something.” Of course, I replied. I love to teach kids how to make jewelry. However, this time we were presented with roadblocks. I … Read More »


 

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Look Slim, Stay Chunky | December 24, 2010

I have always been a big fan of the oversized and chunky. That is why I am absolutely thrilled that oversized and chunky cardigans are hot this season. Finally we can all throw those puny little cardigans to the back of the wardrobe and indulge in a more warm and cosy overthrow.

There are no limits on the style, going from knee length to the hip, which is great to hide all those unwanted bulges and indulge in some naughty treats for Autumn/Winter.

To set the trend, wear your oversized cardigan with slimmer bottoms; skinny jeans or leggings tucked into tall boots … Read More »


 

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Oh Tannenbaum | December 24, 2010

Searching for our Christmas tree was the perfect opportunity for my daughter and me to spend some time together without computers and phones.  It was cold, but not too cold.  The sun was out and we were on a mission.  It wasn’t hard to find a tree we both agreed on, but more importantly it was nice to be able to laugh and enjoy the day together.

Coat: Juicy Couture, Jeans, T-shirt & Sweater: LOFT, Hat: GAP, Scarf & Gloves: Courtesy of Lands’ End Canvas, Boots: Earthkeepers™ Mount Holly Duck Boot Courtesy of Timberland,  Lipstick: Private Plum Courtesy of DuWop Cosmetics.

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PILATES STUDIO TAKES AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO PHYSICAL HEALTH | December 23, 2010

From maintaining multiple medical appointments to keeping communication lines open between health care practitioners, the injury recovery process in itself can be a headache. But husband-and-wife team Carrie McCulloch, MD, and Matt McCulloch hope to change that. The founders of Kinected announce the launch of a brand new in-house Physical Therapy (PT) program. The PT-2-Pilates program combines physical therapy with Pilates training under one roof to reduce health care hassles and maximize healing, strength and flexibility. The new program dovetails with Kinected’s vision to provide an integrative fitness experience to discerning … Read More »


 

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Best Gingersnap Cookies Ever! | December 23, 2010

These are the best gingersnap cookies I have ever made of tasted in my life. It’s an adaptation from The French Culinary Institute’s version (where I went to school) and thrills people every time I make them. They warm the house with the best smell possible during the holidays and (if you can imagine) taste even better.

Gingersnap Cookies

Ingredients:

2/3 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
160 milliliters of molasses
20 milliliters of vinegar
4 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

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2011 Hair Trends | December 23, 2010

We’re not far off the New Year now so we really need to be figuring out what we’re going to be looking for in the style stakes next year. Out with the old and in with the new, our New Year’s resolution is to look, and therefore feel, better than ever.

The first style we came across on next year’s catwalks was a new take on a classic do. The chignon, braided! Simple as that, dry and straighten hair with a ghd flat iron and sweep back into as high a pony tail as … Read More »


 

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Dress Designer Shoshanna Jewelry Essentials | December 22, 2010

Shoshanna launched an amazing collection of jewelry exclusively with QVC on December 13th and the best part- everything is under $100.  The sparkling necklaces and bracelets are perfection for holiday gifts and adding a little glitz to your holiday/New Year’s Eve look.

Designer Shoshanna Gruss partners with Judith Ripka to launch the second collection of Shoshanna’s Fashion Jewelry Essentials exclusively for QVC. Shoshanna is known for designing clothing for every season and body shape.  As she recalls, “I found that there were not any wearable, beautiful clothes out there for someone with my body … Read More »