August, 2009 Archive

Statement Jewelry

Bib Necklaces:

I am so excited about Fall ’09!  Why?  Because it’s as if it were designed just for me.  Let me explain… {read more}

Fall Footwear Trend We’re Loving

Platform, Open-Toe Booties:

Fall ’09 is fast-approaching with so many great new trends.  Our current obsession is with the vast array of shoes.  One thing is for certain; shoes are playing a big role this year. {read more}

Sula Paint & Peel Nail Polish

One Reviewer’s Opinion:

Perhaps it was too good to be true.  Nail polish for the commitment-challenged…could it really work?

Sula’s new Paint & Peel Nail Polish sounded easy. {read more}

Haute August GIVEAWAY-Drawing

This week’s winner has been drawn!

As a reminder, week 2′s prize is:

Tarte-Lights, Camera, Lashes! MSRP18$ Color:Black.
And……..Lancome-Color Fever Gloss MSRP 25$  Color: Hotness. {read more}

Gilt Fuse Opens Today

We all love bargains:

The masterminds behind wildly popular, luxury brand discount site, Gilt Groupe: Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson  have taken on a new project. {read more}

Lowest Hotel Rates: W Hotels

Available for 48 hours only–if they last that long!

Looking for an inexpensive weekend getaway to NYC, Atlanta, San Diego, Dallas or other major cities?  Act quickly and you can get a bargain at W Hotels! {read more}

Women we Love: Chanel

Just as relevant today as she was over 50 years ago.

Styles may come and go, but some designers are timeless.  Arguably the most classic and timeless designer is Coco Chanel. {read more}

Staycations to Write Home About

Part 2, Prepare to Rest and Relax:

As we discussed in our last Staycation post, there are three necessary components of any getaway: {read more}

My Husband nearly Died this Week

Unfortunately this is not just a dramatic headline:

I got the call Tuesday that my husband was enroute to the local Heart Hospital after experiencing chest pains at the office.  Shortly after admission he was given a stress test which showed significant reason for concern. {read more}

Haute August GIVEAWAY-Drawing

This week’s winner has been drawn!

As a reminder, week 1′s prize is:

Yves Saint Laurent-Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighter MSRP 40$    Color: Luminous Radiance (The Original!) {read more}