Dec 29, 2007

Honey News: Post Secret

Post Secret

At post secret, you can log on and read the secrets that people have sent in on postcards, and be amazed at how many people are in love, troubled, in trouble, and basically...just like you.
Get a glimpse into the lives of other people, who have shared their anonymous secrets with the world.
This is almost like a voyeuristic approach to sharing...
It is a secret, but then its not!

Dec 28, 2007

Sweet Honey 12/28/07: Colours, Sweet Stuff, and Being Bitten



Colour Lovers

This is the coolest website for people who are designers, into color schemes, want to decorate their own spaces, seamstresses, fashion designers...and anyone else who might be interested in producing thier own colors, palettes, and patterns. The site is full of interesting people who have made simply breathtaking color palettes, so brilliant that you can see the colors come alive in front of your eyes.
This site is truly a playground for the artistic and those who believe in the power of color. Come on in and play!





The Sweet Alhambra by Van Cleef and Arpels



The Alhambra collection is a vintage collection by VCA, which traditionally featured clovers in mother of pearl, tigers eye, and onyx. These bracelets have been revived in the new collection, which include a variety of new takes, including the popular Lucky Alhambra, featuring the multi colored charm bracelet with the turquoise butterfly, the heart, and the clovers that has almost risen to iconic status in the current fashion scene. It is is Sweet Alhambra collection, however, that is most affordable and most simple, with its simple charm in a variety of shapes and colors. At an affordable, but still quite expensive $700...it is something you can pass down to generations to come, and get daily use out of in the meantime.
This baby is DEFINITELY on my wishlist!




Bitten by Sarah Jessica Parker






I am a BIG fan of stores that carry stylish, but practical and affordable clothing. Old Navy, New York and Company, Urban Outfitters, Newport News, Marshalls, Loehmanns, and LaRedoute are favorites of mine. When I see a really great secondary line by a typically high end designer, I try to find a piece or two, that is representative of my style and the designers overall flair, but that is often hard, as the mass produced items are often grabbed up as soon as they hit the stores of places like Target and the Gap. However, with uber fashionista SJP having her clothing at Steve & Barry's, and carrying a full line of yearlong seasonal pieces, there is usually a nice amount to select from in the Bitten collection.
This season, I am most impressed with the wide leg pants with suspenders, the tunic turtleneck sweater, and the dark wash jeans for an amaxing $14.95! There is even a stylish funnel neck peacoat in the bunch...HOW GRAND. Check it out at Bitten by SJP . After all Fashion is not luxurty it is a right!

Dec 7, 2007

What's Fresh This Week 12/2-12/8/2007

What is Fresh this week is doing your Christmas Shopping...so for each of those special people on your list, I have a perfect gift for a guy and a gal...to make their Christmas memorable, fun, and fantastic!

YOUR PARTNER IN CRIME & LOVE
For your wife, surprise her with a Pandora Bracelet with starter beads that represent your life together. Simply buy a bracelet and safety chain and three or four beads that represent her.
For example:






For your husband, give him something he will need and cherish.

From Neiman Marcus, give him a
Emporio Armani Meccanico Watch

The sleek style, the beautiful face, and the matte stainless steel will make him a showstopper!


Friends are Forever
Girls
Get your best girlfriend a gift she will love...
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Miss Marc Vacation Tee


Guys
Get your guy friend private golf lessons with Signature Days

You can choose from a variety of locations, and if golfing is not his thing, they have tons of great activities to choose from!


Honor Thy Mother and Thy Father
For Mom, get her a well deserved Spa treatment, nail service, facial, massage...at her favorite spa. This gift just never gets boring!

For Dad, treat him to the newest book by his favorite author...buy it for yourself as well, and inside the book, put an appointment card for lunch at his favorite diner so you two can have a book club meeting to discuss. How FUN!

Kids R Us


Girls will LOVE LOVE LOVE this Play Runway, where she can try her on favorite clothes, your clothes, or her many selections of costumes and have her picture taken!
Get it at eToys.


Boys will LOVE LOVE LOVE drawing a monster, then having it delivered to their front door...FAO Shwartz features this Make My Own Monster Service that will sure to please. If the $249 price tag is too much, consider getting one of their ready made creations, or consider doing this yourself for your toddler!

HAVE FUN SHOPPING...and don't forget to pick up something GRAND for yourself!

Dec 6, 2007

What's Fresh 12/6/2007: Shoe Be Doo Be Doo

Every girl worth her salt loves shoes...
Shoes are windows to the sole, I like to say!
They tell you alot about a person...how meticulous they are, how stylish they are, how sensible they are, how much they value comfort, how much they value SHOES, and how successful they are, or are not.

So, what shoes say what...
Well, here are a collection of shoes that will certainly turn some heads, cause some whispers, and get folks asking...WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE SHOES!


Michael Kors Metallic Pumps
A metallic pump is the one shoe you need to jazz up anything from jeans to dresses!


Marc by Marc Jacobs Two Piece Shoe with Ankle Strap
Beautiful shoes need no explanation really!


Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Paige Flat Thong Sandal
Who says simple is not stylish...style is simple!


Nine West Naso Oxford
The menswear inspired oxford is made for ladies with the high heel and suede material.


Nine West Juxtapose
This hip and cool sandal will take all your outfits up a notch or two.


Sergio Rossi Penelope Bootie
For your nights out on the town.


Kate Spade Laura
This cute flat is perfect for jeans or skirts


Coach Meadow Boot
The same luxurious leather that makes their handbags famous makes these boots beautiful, stylish, and an investment piece you will pull out each year.

Dec 5, 2007

What's Fresh 12/5/07: Handbag Mania

It is HARD to find a great handbag, a designer handbag that is, that is under $500 and BEAUTIFUL.
However, I have managed to come up with a few desireables. Let me know what you think!

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Hillier Hobo
The sleek styling, the new and modern shape, and the fantastic leather make this a HOT item at $398.00.


Cole Haan Croc-Embossed Doctor's Bag
This stylish and sleek bag will make you stand out in the crowd at an affordable $495.00.


Elliott Lucca Estella Medium Tote
This is a handbag lovers dream, full of pockets, full of style, and not to bad on the pockets at $288.00.

Dec 4, 2007

What's Fresh 12/4/2007: Secret Santa



My friends and I have a brunch every year, and we have started a tradition of doing a secret santa gift exchange.
The site www.secretsanta.com makes this process effortless and fun. You simply invite everyone to participate, guests can upload their own wishlists, and then the site picks names for you and sends you your pick.
All you have to do is buy the person a gift...no picking names out of a hat or anything.
What is great about this, is you can include people anywhere in the US or the world for that matter.
I, personally, am looking forward to this years brunch.
Some of the items on my wishlist include:

Cole Haan Market Tote



Carols Daughter Mango butter and soap



Uncommon Goods Life Organizer and Staple-less Stapler