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On The Way Down Monday, January 3, 2005 How does a style seeker properly accessorize the skis Santa left her under the tree? Gorsuch Ltd.'s got you covered with clothing, footwear and accessories that'll have you hitting the slopes in unsurpassed style. Looking for the best selection of extra tall furry boots? Gorsuch is where you'll find the most gorgeous. Dale of Norway sweaters for the entire family that'll keep you warm on the trails and super chic at the lodge. Adorable boots for the kids from val d'isere. Prada parkas you simply cannot find anywhere else. Furry mittens, sparkly scarves, Lambertson Truex handbags and a splash of specials in each department. Gorsuch Ltd. is Heidi's dream come true.
Experience the Divine Wednesday, December 29, 2004 Warning: The Outback Boutique is a store that's dowright impossible to leave. You'll want to carve plenty of browsing time out to properly ooh and ah the hundreds of one of a kind finds inside. We found beautiful vintage quilts, antique rocking horses, Shabby chic decor, hand painted furniture from Jane Keltner (such as her Newport Chest, shown at right) and the cutest little carved soaps from Gianna Rose. If that weren't enough there's also an irresistible Candy Shop featuring the best confections the world has to offer including Seattle Chocolates, James and Fralinger's Saltwater Taffy and Wheeler's Southern Pecan Delicacies. Word has it that this is where Santa and Mrs. Clause spend their off time and in under five clicks you'll quickly realize why.
Let's Get Physical Monday, December 27, 2004 Indulge in one too many desserts during the Holidays? If it works for Teri Hatcher of Desperate Housewives fame, who just turned 40, we're all for giving it a kick! The latest rage in Hollywood fitness is that of the strip tease workout. Two thirty minute fun workouts a week is said to burn up to 15 pounds in under a month. Intuition tells us there will probably be more versions released in the weeks ahead, but for now the two most popular are that by Carmen Electra and Jeff Costa's Cardio Striptease Workout, although Carmen's prettier to look at while sweating it out and learning a new talent. One that's sure to make you fit as a fiddle for the New Year!
Faux Fur Bagging It We Wish You a Merry Christmas Edition Both are so pretty to look at. How can we possibly choose just one? At top is our latest crave, My Flat In London's Faux Fur Satchel ($360.00). With construction fit for a princess and lots of lady like detail. It's made of a luscious shade of pink faux French mink and fashionably ornate with rhinestones and a dainty bow. Measuring 13 1/2"W x 9"H x 6"D, it's roomy enough to hold a wallet, small book, gloves and some lip balm. A stunning look when matched with beautiful pastel colored faux fur coats and boots out there this winter. Price tag too much to handle after all of that holiday shopping? Try our more affordable pick, shown at the bottom, available at gap (Search for: faux fur). A mere $19.50, it's also constructed of plush faux fur and detailed with glitzy jewels, available in white or pastel pink. Measuring 10" x 5" x 5", it'll hold a bit less than the more expensive satchel above, but still gives you 'The Look' of the season that everyone wants to get their hands on.
See the Sun Tuesday, December 21, 2004 I know what you're thinking. Who wants to buy a swimsuit during the coldest snap of the year? Perhaps your partner's giving you the exquisite gift of a tropical vacation this Christmas. Or you're a firm believer in the almighty off season great buy. Both were reason enough for us to head on over to Maya Swimwear. The brainchild of Argentine designer Carolina Dinardi, her suits combine glamour, style and femininity, without losing your freedom in the water. I lost my freedom in the water once and it wasn't fun. Hers won't leave you in such a series of unfortunate events. And for a limited time, every Maya suit, including Carolina's highly acclaimed signature cuts are all 40% off plus you'll receive a free matching pareo with every order! We're shouting hip hip hooray not to mention it'll warm your heart at the mere thought of wearing one of these beauties.
Flower Girl Monday, December 20, 2004 It's a shame that in this modern day and age you can cross paths with a site as breathtaking as that of Diane James Designs, yet still can't experience a bit of virtual smell-o-vision. Nearly impossible to leave, you'll feel as though you've stepped foot into a true gem of a floral shop containing the world's most extraordinary plants, orchids, topiaries and bouquets. Ms. James has made quite a name for herself decking the halls of such stores as Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus where you'll find her fool proof silk floral arrangements. Her site makes it a cinch to find her blooming creations at a store nearest you. For an extra fee, she'll even custom design a botanical landscape for your home or corporate environment. Talent as extraordinary as hers should never be passed by...but instead, relished and envied.
Play that Funky Music The Weekend Edition Meet the perfect union of makeup and music. PersoNatalie creator, Natalie Bonelli, along with her best friend Nancy, have developed a line of extraordinary lip glosses, each named after a song from her new CD. Now you can get your very own copy of Natalie's CD (whom you have heard of from the '99 Dawson's Creek Best of Mix), plus a sheer, nude pink gloss thanks to PersoNatalie's Glisten and Listen Set ($22). Or you can purchase the glosses individually, sans CD, with lyrics inside the packaging for $15 a shade. Most buzzed about color goes to Afterglow, a beautiful sterling pink metallic. What makes PersoNatalie outshine its glosses is that they donate a portion of the profits from every sale to The Renfrew Center Foundation, the nation's first free-standing facility dedicated entirely to the Education, Prevention, Research and Treatment of Eating Disorders. Makeup with double benefits - truly a marriage made in Heaven.
Genie in a Bottle Thursday, December 16, 2004 If the space beneath your sink is cluttered with cleaning solutions and you're confused about what's supposed to be used for what, you're going to fall in total love with these cleaning genies! Casabella's microfiber cleaning cloths ($19.95, set of four) are remarkable. Each one's color coded for certain tasks and they'll clean your glass, computer and tv screens, wood and stainless steel surfaces without a drop of harsh chemicals. We wiped our white kitchen sink down with the general purpose pink cloth and had a polished, truly clean surface in less than a minute. Our PDA and computer screens shone to their original out-of-box gleam in under 5 seconds. And fingerprints on the wall? Gone in minutes! They also attract and hold dust better than your Swiffer duster. If you like Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser, you'll love these even more as they won't wither away after a few uses. Machine washable for a lifetime of uses...kiss the Windex and Soft Scrub good bye today!
Tokyo's Calling Tuesday, December 14, 2004 If the rise and fall of the dollar and yen have you in a tailspin, click on over to Onatoko for an experience that's packed with style - sans the air fare. You'll get the best of both worlds. Japanese Street fashion at prices that make the dollar almighty once again. One of our favorite sections is that of Luxe Wear. It's where we laid eyes upon this stunning accordian pleat top that dresses up and down beautifully. Available in gold or silver, it's just $29.50 USD. Notwithstanding the above, the hidden treasures at Onatoko are the Japanese beauty products. Get Geisha glam with Water In Lip Peeling Gel from Aquair, Jura's Salty Soap or rice blotting papers by Tokyo Pink Kiss (and who but the Japanese know how to blot a nose more beautifully?). Onatoko's a fun, happy trip across the Pacific that'll leave you breathless.
Daydream Believer Monday, December 13, 2004 If Andy Warhol were alive, one gets the sense you would have found his masterpieces on the many products available at Cereal Art. Based in Philadelphia, they're a new company aimed at delivering esthetically pleasing affordable artist's designs to the masses. Want a soccer ball with lots of kick? Ryan McGinness has designed one that'll leave your opponents asking "Where'd you get that?" How about a double duty gift for your boss? Please both sides with Kenny Scharf's Happy/Angry coffee mug. And Cereal Art is the only spot where you'll find soon to be iconic favorites, Cateyeguy and Dogeyeguy from Kenny Scharf. Only 2500 of each are available and they're destined to take some steam out of CatDog's sails and inhibit the rash of recent Sponge Bob nappings.
Ray of Light The Weekend Edition We've received numerous requests from shoppers looking for fun e-tailers with lots of style. If you're on the constant prowl like we are, Sun Walters will not disappoint you. In fact, they'll make you swoon with every click. Just some of our craves include Candy Apple's Boucle Skirt, Fluid's Silk Vintage Pucci Poncho and Trina Turk's Charmeuse Stretch Halter Dress. Falling in love yet with the Holiday Primp Pack shown at right? You've got two ways of winning it! A $219 value, you're entered to win one from us if you're a registered member and/or you can elect to win one direct from Sun Walters. Styleforfree shoppers also receive 20% off all regularly priced items with coupon code: StyleForFree at checkout. Let the sunshine in by shopping today and you'll be the Ray of Light prancing about town in spectacular style.
French Kiss Thursday, December 9, 2004 However you feel about the French, it's undeniable that they have dashing style and lots of it. Aside from their political views, French artisans have a way of embracing all the joys life has to offer and presenting them in a more relaxed manner. Nowhere is this more prevalent than at French living store, illico design. If you're still scrambling trying to find that perfect gift for someone special, you're guaranteed to find one here. Be it a hostess gift, for a co-worker or your favorite child. One we went oo-la-la over is Tsé & Tsé associées Ventriloque alarm clock ($89). It lets you record your own wake up sound, whether you need a message with extra oomph to rustle the kids out of bed, or prefer to be gently risen to the voice of someone you love. It's a breath of fresh air in our techno world and just one of many you'll find at illico design.
Puss-in-Boots Tuesday, December 7, 2004 Finding the perfect boot, with the perfect heel, in the perfect shade, by your favorite designer can be quite cumbersome to do online. Then came a boot lovin' girl's heaven, Gotham City Online. You'll not only find exactly what you're looking for, you'll also get to scoop all the hot styles straight from the streets of New York City before those Sex in the City girls can! Every style is at least 32% off from brands like Coach, Nine West, Cole Haan and Michael Kors. These chocolate brown beauties from Charles David (Search for: 342193) retail at $220, but at Gotham City they're a mere $139.97. Fight inflation while finding the fit and style that's right for you.
For the Love of Money Monday, December 6, 2004 First there was the book, then the game, then came one of our favorite tv shows, The Apprentice. Everything with Donald Trump's name on it is 'Huge'. Now your man can capture and emulate the smell of success thanks to Donald Trump, The Fragrance ($60). Offered exclusively at Macy's, it's a fragrance that's persuasive, commanding, determined. Inspired (and personally approved) by the man who demands the best - and achieves it. Pick yours up today and with any Beauty and/or Fragrance purchase of $75 or more, you'll also get to select a free gift set of your choosing for a limited time. A gift for him and a gift for you...a true shopping win win.
It's a Wrap The Weekend Edition One might not think a company that's been around since the early 1900's would be making such stylish accessories. But San Francisco based Goorin is totally in line with the times. Their faux fur hats top our list, like the Mary J Suede Lampshade style shown at top ($45.50). On the prowl for some fun leg warmers to stuff those stockings with? You'll love theTrixie puff knit warmers, shown at bottom ($23) in beige (shown), pink with black or brown with coral. Goorin also offers a fantastic selection of newsboy, fedora and knit beanie hats in styles that'll make his day too. One of our favorites is the Final Lap checkered beanie ($15.50). There's something for everyone on your list at Goorin and quite possibly a few styles you'll have no problem squirreling away for yourself too.
Building a Mystery Wednesday, December 1, 2004 If you have a young daughter, niece or granddaughter on your holiday list, this gift is not only fun but fully functional. White's Sew Cute sewing machine will flourish her fashion designing ideas into ready for runway styles at a price that's less than most Barbie outfits. Just $29.99, it weighs a mere three pounds, runs on 4 AA batteries but also includes an AC/DC adapter. With 7 all metal built to last gears, it uses regular sewing thread, features a built in bobbin winder and sews a perfectly straight locked stitch. Why settle for a mere toy model when the real thing will bring her memories that'll last a lifetime? Not to mention the hours of fun and creative brainstorming she'll have with her first machine. Shown in Pink. Also available in sunny shades of Green and Yellow.
When Blemishes are a Good Thing Monday, November 29, 2004 Maybe it's from all the feasting during Thanksgiving that has our mouths watering at the sight of this deal. We knew Harry and David, connoisseurs of the perfect fruit, had an Outlet. But their Maverick Fruit of the Month Club is a lot healthier to give and receive than a box of chocolates, not to mention very economical. Each month you, or your gift recipient, receives an average of four whopping pounds of delish fruits like mangoes, papayas and their famous Royal Riviera pears. Purchase a year's worth and you'll have a healthy surprise on your door each month that works out to be a mere $4.80 a pound. So what's the catch? These juicy gems weren't super model enough for Harry and David's discerning gift box criteria, so they'll show up in no-frills packaging (but in great shape nonetheless) and may contain a blemish here or there. Three, six and eight month Maverick clubs are also available.
Love Can Move Mountains The Thanksgiving Edition hope: To wish for something with expectation of its fulfillment. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is where doctors send their youngest, sickest patients. And where revolutionary discoveries and miracles happen every day. During this time when we reflect on all we have to be thankful for, its' important to remember the heroic efforts of organizations like St. Jude's that move mountains 365 days a year. Thanks to Bluefly, you can purchase a gift that gives back from the limited edition DKNY hope collection. Items range from $10 - $24 including this fashionable t-shirt (in black, white or pink), gorgeous hope necklaces, baseball caps and children's bracelets. 100% of the net proceeds from each item go towards the efforts and research at St. Jude's who has recently pioneered a unique procedure allowing children to receive a life-saving bone marrow transplant from a parent without an exact marrow match. And are currently developing a new, multi-envelop HIV vaccine designed to combat all the natural strains of the virus. We hope, and St. Jude's fulfills those expectations.
Girls on Film Monday, November 22, 2004 Men want super-cool techno gadgets for Christmas and the women that buy them will love borrowing this one! The amazingly small, ultra-slim, and lightweight Panasonic SVAV50 is ready to capture your favorite moments in digital video and still photos wherever you roam. Slim and small doesn't equal less though. It also acts as a digital audio player, voice recorder, and image viewer through your TV (using the included cradle). Everything is captured and stored on a tiny Secure Digital (SD) memory card which keeps its thin enough to stash in one's pocket. Available in blue (shown) and silver, get yours today from Amazon at 20% off plus shipping's free!
Third Watch Wednesday, November 17, 2004 You may have spotted Maria Esztergalyos' Majland accessories while browsing the pages of InStyle, Teen Vogue and NY Daily News. Her bold watches and wristbands for men and women are a welcome sight for eyes tired from the so-so world of traditional styles that may be putting you to sleep. We love the Askew style (shown, $60 with watch, $45 for the wristband). Stop by Majland today for dozens of other fun bands plus mod accessories you won't find anywhere else including key chains, wallets and hair accessories. Each at very affordable gift giving prices. Making it even easier on your wallet, use coupon code: HOLIDAY at checkout until 12/10 and you'll receive an extra 20% off your entire order!
A Plumper Pucker Tuesday, November 16, 2004 Until now, your only option to obtain Angelina Jolie-like lip lushness was to shell out a few hundred dollars and be staring down at one long, painful needle. Thanks to City Lips collagen plumping lip treatment ($29), the pain and high cost have vanished into thin air. And so will your thin lips! Apply a bit twice a day (best before bedtime) and after about a week's time, you'll wake up with noticeably fuller lips. If you're skeptical as we were, it helps to know that it's won Good Housekeeping's Seal of Approval. And it really works. City Lips users have measured a .3 mm increase in size along with a noticeable reduction in vertical lip lines. Want to try before you buy? Stop by Sephora, pick out $40 worth of new beauty products for yourself or a couple of holiday gift sets and use coupon code: GOLDGIRL4 at checkout. In the gold goodie bag you'll receive with your order is a trial size of of the clear lip treatment that's sure to make you a bona fide fan. Search for: 769265 at Sephora for the clear, full-size treatment. Or for: 801282 to locate their exclusive City Lips mini set with clear treatment and 4 great gloss shades (a $75 value, only $29 at Sephora).
Gonna Dress You Up In My Love Monday, November 15, 2004 Just when you didn't think Hello Kitty could make you purr with any more delight, she prances gracefully back into the limelight with a new biker babe style leather jacket available exclusively at Target. With lots of meow factor, her friendly face is ornately detailed on the back with silver metal studs. And a tailored fit that features zip cuffs at the wrists, 4 lined pockets, mandarin collar, a darted back plus adjustable leather tabs with buckles at the hips. Of course, our favorite feline would never appear on faux leather! It's genuine through and through. In Misses ($99.99) and Girls sizes ($89.99).
Love To Love You Baby The Weekend Edition Trying to locate the perfect gift for a new Mom and baby in your life isn't as easy as it looks. You want to find something they'll hold onto and cherish for a lifetime. Lucky for you there's Blueberry Babies. It's where you'll find hundreds of the best and brightest selections! The perfect winter hat, mittens and hand knit sweaters. Personalized blankets, nursery art and stationery. The best toys to place under the Christmas tree and a flurry of unique holiday gift ideas. From brands you'll recognize and some certain to be your new favorite, including: 3 marthas, eeBoo, kashwere, marimekko, nana knits, petit ami, sophie dess and tea collection. Just a couple of our favorites are abundancia's green dog hat ($23, top) and these fur kitty shoes from jack and lily ($22, bottom). Selecting just two gifts from Blueberry Babies was one of the more difficult tasks we've experienced in months...it's one of those rare gems online that's next to impossible to leave.

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