shopping

DVF for GapKids 

I have to wear Diane von Furstenberg sparingly, as those damn wrap dresses make me look fat (or just point out the fact that I actually am kind of fat, but I prefer to think it is the former).  Some … Continue reading

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I Vaunte It All! 

Over the past few weeks, I have taken a long, hard look at our family’s finances and long-term goals.  I also looked at my pretty obscene closet situation and came to the realization that a lot of my past purchases … Continue reading

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Black Tie (Not) Optional 

As you all have probably figured out by now, my husband is about to open a casino.  (Technically, he will be managing it.  If it was his casino, I would be writing about cabana boys and Paris fashion shows and … Continue reading

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Great Gifts 

It hasn’t even been two weeks since Christmas has passed and already I am finding myself in need of ingenious little gifts for this party or that.  And although I am quite expert at shopping for myself, I always find … Continue reading

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Top Holiday Gift Pick – Sugarfina 

Here is one thing I am quite sure that you would never hear me say:  Shopping is HARD.  Mind you, it is only hard when I have to buy things for others, but it is hard nonetheless.  So Mrs. AA, … Continue reading

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Cyber Monday: Sale Listing 

I am not the biggest fan of brick and mortar stores to begin with…  Crowds.  Picked over merchandise.  Sales tax.  Did I mention crowds?  I made the mistake of doing Black Friday shopping at an outlet mall (the shame) about … Continue reading

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Bloomingdales: Friends and Family 

Well, there goes my day.  I currently have 46 items in my shopping cart.  I need to whittle that down to at least 42.  It is hard work saving my husband so much money. Link above and HERE and use … Continue reading

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Hunting for Target 

I have been known to get a little bit giddy when the Target designer collections hit stores (Missoni anyone?).  Some collections are surprisingly good, some are surprisingly hard to come by…  But I can always count on finding at least … Continue reading

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DC or Bust – Part Two 

After my big Friday night out with the ladies (much younger ladies I might add), I was feeling a bit rough.  So I ordered up a quick fix for all that ails – room service! Of course, the St. Regis … Continue reading

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Summer Sales! 

Yippee!  Yesterday some treats arrived at my doorstep… a product of some joyous summer sale shopping.  Today the package was from Net-a-Porter, who is having their Final Reduction Sale right now (see it HERE). Net-a-Porter packaging is just the best.  … Continue reading

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