Lush,
Green Grass
The
Weekend Edition
Styleforfree.com loves small businesses. Not just in that we're one ourselves,
but because they have the infinite ability to pay attention to the
fine details. Well-run small businesses on the Web pay attention to
what's important...and that's YOU! The case for such a supreme
being can't be touted highly enough for the two person, Houston-based Greener
Grass Design who offers a unique collection of design goods & gifts.
Out of Houston's pollution, suburban sprawl, beige strip malls, bland
landscape, comes Greener Grass'
desire to filter beauty out of the muck and mundane. Whether you're
a designer looking for modern lighting, textiles and sleek furniture
or simply a consumer who's on a quest for the perfect Father's Day
present - you're certain to find perfection at Greener
Grass. More than 30 designer from around the world are tucked inside
such as Maison
Georgette, Michele
DeLucchi, Ooba, Eazy
Bean, SNAP
Design and I.
Ronni Kappos. And to make shopping there a little bit greener,
save yourself some gas with free shipping on orders $100 or more. Truly,
the grass is indeed greener on their
side.
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Miss
Universe
Thursday,
May 18, 2006
International Beauty Expert and Celebrity Makeup Artist Shalini Vadhera
can't remember a time when she hasn't been fascinated by the world
of beauty, an allure that reached far beyond her own home and lead
to the eventual conception of her new makeup and skincare line Global
Goddess Beauty. As a first-generation Indian-American,
Shalini was introduced to foreign cultures at an early age. Subsequent
trips around the world strengthened this initial curiosity and she
began to question - what were the secrets to all of this beauty? This
international exposure sparked an enchantment with the beauty techniques
of various cultures. A self-professed beauty junkie and a celebrity
makeup artist by trade, Shalini knew that she had uncovered something
that every woman should know that beauty can be found everywhere. She
wanted to bring the fruits of her travels - pearls of beauty wisdom
and discoveries of exotic ingredients - to women everywhere. Her eight
product line is now available for purchase at Sephora
online where you'll find such worldly gems as the BoHo
Exotic Eyes Kit ($40, shown) and SPF 15 infused Moroccan
Mystique Lip Veils ($15). If you're looking for a great read for
less than ten smackers, flip through the pages of her how-to-guide, Passport
to Beauty: Secrets and Tips from Around the World for Becoming
a Global Goddess.
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Puppy
Party
Tuesday,
May 16, 2006
Named as one of the Best Specialty Shops by New
Jersey Life Magazine, Paw
Palace is one of the top luxury pet boutiques, not only online, but
on the East Coast as well. Offering a large collection of the finest
in canine couture, pet carriers, dog collars, pet beds and more from
designers like Juicy Couture, Little Lily, and Hello Kitty. With
the recent trend of so many pet owners planning puppy showers and dog
birthdays, Paw Palace has
just launched a spanking new service - a gift registry for the pampered
pooch. Now pet parents nationwide can ease the guess work out of
what to get their pooch, or their friends', with the simple click of
a mouse. The registry will also be available during the holidays so your
pup can have an online wish list too. Styleforfree
shoppers receive free shipping with orders $75 or more with coupon code:
SFFMAY at checkout through 5/20 and orders over $75 also receive a free
toy at checkout! One click
over and you'll quickly realize that you and your pet have never
had it so good.
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Got
Time...to Spa?
The
Weekend Edition
We all need it....that brief respite from the chaos of today's energy
packed modern living. Take a peaceful click over to TimetoSpa,
and indulge in a virtual spa shop and lifestyle guide for men and women.
Everything you need for perfect skin and luscious hair is inside. The
motivation to destress and become more centered, the education about
skin and body care, professional, online, private consultations and
the ability to purchase premium lifestyle, skin, body and hair care
products from the comfort of your own home. Have a skin care question? Chat with
a live consultant on the spot...gratis. Shop professional European
skin and hair care brands such as Elemis, La Therapie, Ionithermie
and Steiner which were previously available only in professional spas
worldwide and on over 115 luxury cruise ships. And who can resist a
great deal when it comes to such exclusive brands? Save an extra
15% in the Weekly
Diva Deals section with coupon code: DIVA7 through 5/14. New customers
receive $25 off your first order of $100 or more through
this link until 5/31. And, while supplies last, receive a free
Elemis Pro-Collagen Wrinkle Smooth Pen (a $158 value) with your order
of $175 or more. Most talked about treats? Exotic
Lime and Ginger Salt Glow provides smooth, glowing skin from top to
toe. Frangipani Monoi Moisture Melt leaves you with ultimately satin
smooth skin and works great on feet too. And for refreshing summer
skin protection, try Elemis' Ice Cool Sun Lotion - SPF12.
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New
Whiffs
Tuesday,
May 9, 2006
May's freshest fragrances are an exciting blend of scents designed to
please the most discerning of noses. Viktor & Rolf's Flowerbomb is
a floral explosion with the power to make everything seem more positive.
Featuring notes of bergamot, sambac jasmine, orchid, freesia, rose
and a patchouli base note. Armani
Code Pour Femme is a fresh, sexy, feminine blend of zesty blood
orange, ginger, and pear sorbet softened with hints of sambac jasmine,
orange blossom, and lavender honey, warmed with precious woods and
vanilla. DKNY's limited edition Red
Delicious is a glittering champagne accord shimmering with
exotic lychee, while red raspberry flirtatiously mingles with crisp
apple. Roberto Cavalli's Serpentine is
a provocative scent with notes of Mango Flower, Tahitian Tiare Flower,
Black Pepper, Frangipani Flower, Amber, Tolu Balm, and Sandalwood. Jean
Patou Sira
des Indes is a perfectly balanced blend of exclusive red champaca
flower, bergamot and baies roses - an ideal fragrance choice for the
woman of today. Point, click and jump overseas
for Masaki Matsushima's Mat
Mintea featuring notes of green lemon, juniper berry, watermelon,
cucumber, lotus flower, bamboo sap, reed wood and crystal musk. International
men of mystery will revel in Penhaligons Opus
1870, spiced with black pepper that's gently infused with a luxurious
accord of English clove rose amid warm woods and musk. New releases
back in the States in time for Father's Day include Z
Zegna by Ducati - a seductive fragrance with aromatic freshness
and woody sensuality while Pal Zileri's Concept
N.18 is a sportier scent for active men with notes of bergamot,
rose pepper, patchouli and sandalwood. Summer's
most surprising scent goes to Demeter's newest whiff: Play-doh,
a limited edition intended for the highly creative who seek a reminiscent
revival of the all-time classic putty.
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Surf's
Up!
Wednesday,
May 3, 2006
Young, environmentally-conscious surf E-tailer Zoozoo2 is
on a mission to convince fellow surfers that we can play our part in
determining what happens to our planet by the consumer choices we make.
Recently nominated for a Surfer's
Path Green Wave Award, given annually for excellence and achievement
in promoting sustainability and environmental consciousness in the surfing
world. Zoozoo2 sells 100% organic
cotton surfing, snowboarding and scuba t-shirts. But they're not your
typical ho hum organics. The styles are richly constructed, brightly
colored with eye catching statements such as Shark Bait (shown), Surfvivor
and Chilly Powder for all of you skiing buffs. Prices are listed
in UK £ so you may need a currency
converter. They ship Internationally and for orders over £50,
postage + packaging is free of charge, roughly the cost of 2 t-shirts.
For a limited time, receive a FREE copy of either the flick-a-fact Massage
or Aromatherapy book with purchase of any t-shirt at ZooZoo2. And if
you're looking for great surf blog, catch their latest
waves here.
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Just
Ducky
The
Weekend Edition
The year is 1977. Two childhood friends decided to branch into leatherwear
taking their inspiration from a brightly-plumed oriental duck that
symbolizes happiness and loyalty: Such is how Mandarina
Duck was born. The liveliness and spirit of this little duck were
instilled into a breakthrough backpack, Utility, which changed the
rules of the game. Almost thirty years after such a brilliant start,
Mandarina Duck continues to be original, modern and independent. Their
Spring & Summer 2006 Collection is uniquely artistic and each bag,
accessory and piece of luggage is both stylish and built to last. Online
shopping is available in many European countries including Portugal,
UK, Sweden, and Holland and each country's store has its' own unique
sale section where you'll find dozens of items at 30-50% off. Sadly
we could find no U.S. online shopping component, though you will find
a comprehensive listing of retail locations across the country. Mandarina
Duck's newest release is its' signature fragrance for Men ($78) developed
by perfumer Nathalie Lorson. A unique blend of yellow freesia, bergamont,
white pepper, gardenia, honeysuckle, jasmine tea, cedar and musk. Exclusively
at Barney's. Phone our Barney's
buddy, Luis,
who takes extra special care of friends of Styleforfree and be sure
to ask him about the NARS Event!
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Web
Wildlife
Thursday,
April 27, 2006
What Ty is to Beanie Babies, Ganz is
to Webkinz. If you have a
child at home above the age of six, chances are you've begun to hear
the after-school rumblings about this latest kid craze. Webkinz
are a cuddly collection of very special plush pets, each measuring about
8 inches long. Every Webkinz™ wears a tag with a secret code that
can only be read after purchase. This code is your child's golden ticket
into Webkinz World™, an online
environment created just for kids. As a parent who's endured
the expensive addictions of various video games, Yu-gi-oh and Pokemon,
Webkinz is a treat mainly because they force your child to use their
imagination and teach them such responsibilities as feeding, proper health
and how to responsibly save and spend money. Perhaps the greatest
benefit of all is that these cute little critters have pulled our Webkinz
trainers away from mindless hours in front of the television. Retailing
for $10 a pet at Toys
R Us, GoCollect and Jeannie's
Cottage (who shipped ours in just two days and has them on sale!).
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Elegant
Living
Wednesday,
April 26, 2006
When out on your porch basking in the sunlight, you don't want just any umbrella
above your head. One look at Chris
Kabel's laser-cut leaf pattern for the Dutch collective Droog Design
($840, with stand) had us at hello. Its' brilliant design will cast shadows
turning your patio into a veritable forest floor. Available online
at Conran Shop where you'll discover
a vast selection of all different types of homeware products, traditional
as well as contemporary, presented with wit and imagination. One step
into their online store offers a wealth of ideas and suggestions that
inspires anyone to create their own individual environment. Their assortment
mixes together a wide variety of pleasing aesthetics. Ranging from the
latest products from contemporary designer Phillipe Starck, Eileen Gray
design classics, to an Indian thaket and a Japanese travelling chest. Want
to really impress Mom this year? Check out the Tivoli
Pal Radios in Lime & Pink, Blahnik
by Boman, Dress
Mirror with Hanger, Liquid Soaps from Marseilles or,
help her forego both therapy and the gym with BoxItalia's leather
punching bag. Shopping's available throughout Europe and the U.S.,
but if you happen to be a UK resident, apply today for a Conran
card and you'll earn profit shares on every retail dollar spent.
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Bring
home the bacon
Tuesday,
April 25, 2006
There is one school of thought which says there's nothing more important
than good health. Then there's another – vitaminschool – that
says having a cool $100,000 for college tuition isn’t so bad
either. Students across the country have a shot at both health and
wealth as part of this 12-city, public service competition – aimed
at educating high school students about easy steps you can take to
improve your diet and overall health. It's no secret that nearly half
of U.S. children will be overweight by 2010. vitaminschool is
an effort aimed at helping to break this cycle by empowering students
to abandon the empty calorie, preservative-filled norm, and take steps
towards a healthier, more positive lifestyle. Students are being asked
to submit recipes for the most nutrient-rich cafeteria lunch they can
come up with including a main course, fruit or other healthy desert,
and to wash the meal down, their favorite variety of vitaminwater®.
Starting today, recipes can be submitted
on-line and three area students in each of the tour markets with
the best recipes will be invited to present their creations live at
the vitaminschool "cafeteria" in front of three high-profile
local judges and a nutritionist at a local high school. Each semi-finalist
will win $5,000 cash for their school to promote healthy eating as
well as free vitaminwater for a year. Plus you'll get the chance to
go to the grand finale event in New York City and compete for the grand
prize: a college scholarship (up to the value of $100,000). Bon
Appetit and Good luck!
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Jessica's
new mane
The
Weekend Edition
If you've glanced upon the snapshots in OK, Star and US
Weekly lately, chances are you've caught more than a few paparazzi
type shots of Jessica Simpson frolicking around with her best friend
and hairstylist, Ken Paves. Said publications have been rampantly speculating
the two are dating. Reality provides a different story though and
that's that they've been really hard at work introducing their new line
of hair extensions, HairUWear.
These are not your grandmother's wigs! HairUWear offers
the highest quality human and synthetic hair in innovative designs using
today's more advanced technology. You'll find everything from wigs with
today's edgier cuts to clip on pin-ups, pony's and lightweight mini extensions.
Men also have a virtual reality option thanks to American
Hairlines' Derma-lens. So who's already sporting them? Shania
Twain and Gwen Stefani clipped them on while performing at the Super
Bowl. And stars like Jennifer Aniston had pony's prancing all over the
Golden Globes. If you're having a bad hair day, or month for that matter,
you too can transform an award winning look in a snap with the many options
at HairUWear and while you're
there register for your chance to win a free hair addition!
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Modo
Bambino
Thursday,
April 20, 2006
Summer camp plans made? Check. Packed the first aid kit, Benadryl and
OFF? Check. Still looking for cute children's clothing that won't break
your family's budget? Have no fear, Bebini's here
to save the day! Their European inspired styles and quality construction
are what first caught our eye. But it was their super affordable prices
that sealed the deal. Bebini apparel, in sizes up to 24 months, features
softly substantial fabrics, luxurious linings, cutting edge embellishments,
whimsical touches, eye-catching color, generous cut, sturdy stitching
and finished hems. Each item of clothing is intended to be an investment
piece in which you can be proud to dress your child. For a limited
time, take 30% off regularly priced apparel with coupon code: SPRING30.
That's a considerable discount when you take into account that adorable
girl's dresses start at just $12, boy's t-shirts begin at $8 and baby
bibs ring in at a mere $4. Be the first in your area to
discover Bebini - then go tell
all your friends about them (after you've done you're own shopping
of course).
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