Wednesday, April 30, 2008

DECOR: ART FOR LESS


CUTE & QUIRKY ART FROM UP & COMING DESIGNERS, XENIA TALER (TOP PIECES L-R $14 - $20), AND MATTE STEPHENS (BOTTOM PIECES L-R $20/EACH) AVAILABLE AT URBANOUTFITTERS.COM.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

TRAVEL: GUIDE ME

IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE BIRDIE BUTTER LEFT THE NEST. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO TELL YOU ALL THE COOL PLACES TO EAT, SHOP, & STAY, BUT DOMINOMAG.COM HAS AN AWESOME CITY GUIDES SECTION FOR TRAVEL WITHIN THE 50 STATES & ABROAD. TAKE A LOOK AT http://www.dominomag.com/resources/guide/city_guides & FIND OUT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EACH CITY LIKE; PORTLAND, HOUSTON, THE HAMPTON'S, SAVANNAH, ETC. ENJOY (PIC IS FROM DOMINOMAG.COM)

Monday, April 28, 2008

FASHION: ALONG THE SHORE



AS YOU CAN PROBABLY TELL, I'M VERY IMPRESSED WITH JCREW. NOT ONLY IS THE APPAREL GREAT BUT THE JEWELRY IS PHENOMENAL! I STUMBLED ACROSS AN ARTICLE IN THE MAY ISSUE OF INSTYLE MAGAZINE FEATURING THE HEAD DESIGNER, JENNA LYONS, & I ALSO DISCOVERED THE JEWELRY DESIGNER FOR JCREW, LISA FINKELSTEIN. TAKE A PEEK AT HER LATEST "BY THE SEA" CREATIONS! (NECKLACES & CUFF $150...COCKTAIL RING $85)

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

FASHION: SUMMER LOOKS



JCREW HAS A GREAT SUMMER COLLECTION. THE COLOR COMBINATION OF CITRUS LIME WITH SILVER, GOLD, & WHITE IS FABULOUS...PAIRED WITH PAISLEY, POLKA DOT, & FIJI INSPIRED PRINTS/PATTERNS SCREAMS SUMMER! TAKE A LOOK AT A FEW OF MY FAVORITE LOOKS & VISIT JCREW.COM.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

HAPPY EARTH DAY 2008




SAVE SOME "GREEN" ON EARTH DAY WHEN YOU PURCHASE ORGANIC PRODUCTS FROM AMERICANAPPAREL.NET & WHILE YOU'RE SURFING THE WEB CHECK OUT THE "GREEN" PRODUCTS SHOPBOP.COM HAS TO OFFER.

Monday, April 21, 2008

FASHION: GREAT FIND


HOT FIND FROM BANANA REPUBLIC, LINEN ABSTRACT-PRINT FULL SKIRT ($89), FULLY LINED WITH HIDDEN ON SEAM POCKETS. GREAT PIECE THAT FALLS UNDER THE GLOBAL/SAFARI TREND; HOWEVER, I BELIEVE THIS PIECE WILL LAST MORE THAN ONE SEASON!

Friday, April 18, 2008

FASHION: FRIENDLY WEARS


ECO FRIENDLY FASHIONS ARE FAST BECOMING THE NORM! YOU CAN FIND JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING IN AN ECO FRIENDLY FABRIC; T-SHIRTS, HANDBAGS, JEANS, JEWELRY, SHOES, DRESSES, ETC. ECO FRIENDLY CLOTHING IS VERY FASHION FORWARD. NOT ONLY WILL YOU LOOK STYLISH BUT YOU'RE HELPING PRESERVE OUR MOTHER EARTH. CHECK OUT THE "GREEN" DESIGNS ABOVE: L-R LARSEN GRAY SHOULDER SASH DRESS 100% ORGANIC COTTON ($216), MURPHY ORGANIC CARDIGAN W/ BRAIDED BELT 100% BAMBOO ($268), EDUN ETHOS DANDELION DRESS 100% ORGANIC COTTON ($125). available @ shopbop.com

*OTHER ECO-FRIENDLY FASHION WEBSITES: http://www.gominyc.com, http://www.shopmodify.com, if you're in richmond, virginia visit alchemy(carytown) visit their myspace page @ http://www.myspace.com/alchemyrva, if you're in cincinnati, ohio visit park+vine "a green general store" check out their webpage @ http://www.parkandvine.com

Thursday, April 17, 2008

LIFESTYLE/TRAVEL: GREEN SPACE


EARTH DAY IS APPROACHING & SCHOOL IS ABOUT TO LET OUT FOR THE SUMMER...WHY NOT TAKE YOUR FAMILY ON A ECO-FRIENDLY VACATION. FIND OUT WHAT'S OFFERED BY READING, "TEN AMAZING ADVENTURE LODGES WITH A GREEN CONSCIENCE," ON USATODAY.COM. CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:
http://www.usatoday.com/travel/deals/inside/2008-04-17-eco-lodges_N.htm

TIPS ON HOW TO LIVE A GREENER LIFE:
  • TURN OFF THE WATER WHILE YOU'RE BRUSHING YOUR TEETH
  • DON'T USE PAPER CUPS FOR YOUR COFFEE BUY A PLASTIC THERMOS
  • TURN OFF LIGHTS WHEN YOU'RE NOT IN THE ROOM
  • REUSE THE PLASTIC BAGS YOU GET FROM STORES AS TRASH BAGS OR TAKE THEM BACK TO THE STORES WHEN YOU GO SHOPPING AGAIN
  • TAKE ALL YOUR PLASTIC, PAPER, & GLASS TO THE NEAREST RECYCLE BIN

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

FASHION: CARRY ALL


URBAN OUTFITTERS HAS A WONDERFUL COLLECTION (SABINA) OF LEATHER BAGS IN AN ASSORTMENT OF COLORS THAT CAN BE WORN NOW & INTO THE FALL 08/09 SEASON. L-R SABINA CONVERTIBLE BAG $245, 70'S BAG $178, SATCHEL $225, AVAILABLE @ http://www.urbn.com

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

FASHION: WHITE OUT


WHITE JEANS ARE A GREAT BASIC TO HAVE IN YOUR WARDROBE FOR THE SPRING & SUMMER SEASON. IF YOU'RE TALL TRY THE WIDE LEG STYLE, PETITE FRAME GO FOR THE SKINNY/CROPPED FIT, OR IF YOU'RE JUST A GIRL WHO KEEPS IT BASIC OPT FOR A BOOTCUT FIT. (l-r hudson $176, 7 for all mankind $143, citizens of humanity $150 available @ shopbop.com)
*remember to wear nude-colored undergarments (possibly seamless) when wearing white or light colored bottoms...no black or white & no panty lines*

Monday, April 14, 2008

LIFESTYLE: I WANT YOU


FIND OUT IF YOU'RE A TARGET FOR MAJOR RETAILERS. READ THE ARTICLE FROM USATODAY. CLICK THE LINK: http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/retail/2008-04-13-teen-marketing-stores_N.htm
*TOMORROW (4/15) IS THE DEADLINE FOR TAXES, DON'T FORGET YOU MUST FILE TAXES FOR 2007 TO RECEIVE A STIMULUS CHECK* (pic is from usatoday.com)

Friday, April 11, 2008

FASHION: PLAY DATE


THIS PLENTY BY TRACY REESE SKIRT ($175) IS AWESOME...NOT ONLY DOES IT FALL INTO THE FULL SKIRT TREND BUT IT'S FLORAL (another key trend for spring 08). IT WOULD BE A WONDERFUL PIECE TO ADD TO YOUR WARDROBE (it has a vintage flair). IT'S THE PERFECT SKIRT TO WEAR TO A PLAY ON SATURDAY (cardigan is also plenty by tracy reese $145).

WATCH THIS

CHECK OUT WHO WHAT WEAR DAILY TV TO SEE HOW TO TURN DESIGNERS RUNWAY LOOKS INTO REALWAY FASHIONS. CLICK ON THE LINK: http://whowhatweardaily.com/website/wwwtv.php?id=rvgmo2jz1d

FASHION: TIED UP


SCARVES ARE EVERYWHERE! I DON'T KNOW WHO STARTED THIS TREND BUT IT SEEMS AS THOUGH EVERYONE HAS CAUGHT ON. SCARVES CAN ADD A MUCH NEEDED POP OF COLOR OR PRINT/PATTERN TO A BASIC ENSEMBLE. BUT DON'T SPEND TOO MUCH MONEY ON THIS "TREND" FOR AFFORDABLE OPTIONS VISIT PLACES LIKE FOREVER21, H&M, OR URBAN OUTFITTERS.
(all scarves above are forever21.com $4.80 - $9.80)

Thursday, April 10, 2008

FASHION: IN FULL SWING


FULL SKIRTS ARE A GREAT ITEM TO HAVE THIS SPRING/SUMMER. GAP HAS THIS WONDERFUL RUFFLE SKIRT ($39.50)THAT COMES IN A VARIETY OF COLORS! IT CAN BE PAIRED WITH A FITTED TEE OR CAMI FOR A CASUAL LOOK, OR TRY IT WITH A CARDIGAN OR BUTTON DOWN FOR A MORE POLISHED LOOK. I HAVE THE GRAY PRINTED SKIRT (middle picture) & I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

FASHION: EAR-RESISTIBLE


CHECK OUT THESE DANGLING BEAUTIES. I FOUND THEM AT SHOPBOP.COM, DESIGNED BY LEE ANGEL JEWELRY. THEY ARE QUITE STUNNING, & THEY CAN BE DRESSED UP OR DOWN $92 - $114.

LIFESTYLE: POTENTIAL PROFITS


ARE YOU A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER? IF YOU ARE CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE, "Small U.S. firms make big global sales," ON USATODAY.COM & FIND OUT HOW DOING BUSINESS OVERSEAS COULD RESULT IN HIGHER PROFITS. IF YOU'RE NOT A BUSINESS OWNER STILL TAKE A PEEK & BECOME INFORMED! (pic from usatoday.com) CLICK ON THE LINK TO READ THE ARTICLE:
http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/2008-04-07-small-business-exports_N.htm

Monday, April 7, 2008

TAX TIME


NO POST TODAY! I HAVE TO DO MY TAXES & GET THEM FILED. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!
BIRDIE BUTTER