Saturday, December 6, 2008

They Also Have

Queen of Shoes

Start reading this if you have not already.

I love this one, too! But I like a few of them...

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Friday, December 5, 2008

The Gift of The Bath

When we were looking for houses, one thing that I HAD to have was a nice bathroom. I wanted a big tub with the jets and a nice separate shower. I got that and I am not disappointed. Here are some of my very favorite things that have to do with a good bath. Maybe you can find a good gift for someone.

Full disclosure- I don't own one of these awesome Canyon Group robes but I want one badly. They are made of chenille and are so adorable. They are kinda expensive ($132) but they are so comfy and gorgeous! The robes have appeared on TV and in the movies. They come in sizes Small (6-8), Medium (10-12), Large (14) and X-Large (16). They also have Plus sized robes in some of the same designs. There are really cute ones, here are just a few:

Martinis

Glamour Girl
comes in lilac or pink
(this is the one I MIGHT want)

Fifi

Blue Butterfly

I really am the QUEEN of the bath products. Really, really, really. If I sold all the stuff I have right now, I could pay my mortgage. I'm not even kidding. Philosophy has the greatest stuff ever in the bath. I also want this, you know, in case you decide to buy me a gift! If you are looking for something for yourself, your mom, sister, etc...

Pure Grace

16oz-$16.00

24oz-$30.00

Foaming Bath and Shower Cream

This stuff is fabulous. It's really creamy (I use it to shave sometimes and I have the worst sensitive skin) and rich. The smell is so fabulous, too. I love it. It's mild and light and clean. I love it in the winter.

Cinnamon Buns

16oz- $16.00

24oz-$20.00

3-in-1 Ultra Rich

Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath

This is the most decadent stuff you can use in the bath. I love it to relax and soak- it's not good in the morning! It's the very best on a cold, winter day because of the great spicy smell. It does smell like Cinnamon Buns but the top notes are not sweet, they are more spicy and warm. I bet that you'll love it! I also have the lip balm and it's okay. It's a little Red Hots for me.

Another company I LOVE in the tub is L'Occitane. I love them all the time, actually. We just got a little L'Occitane store in the mall and I am thinking of going to work there. The one drawback- there is only one person at a time working! I will get bored. So, back to the products, they are so fabulous! I think you should own at least one thing from this place. Sephora also sells them. And Philosophy.

The Lavender Spa

$41.30
Limited Edition!

Lavender is something I cannot live without. I discovered my true love for it while in the middle of suffering from terrible migraines. Lavender is a natural calmer and L'Occitane has simply the best. If you love lavender scent and you have never smelled this one, you MUST! Also great, the candle. The reason L'Occitane's lavender is the best- lavender grows in Aix en Provence in France and that is where L'Occitane originates. My mom has been there.

Butterfly Lavender Joyful Mood Body Cream

$32.00

Limited Edition

This is another thing that is on my wish list. I have this and I love it.

Almond Shower Oil

Travel Size

$8.00

I love this stuff. I pour it in the running water and it smells so fabulous. It's an oil so it is very super moisturizing and doesn't dry you out. I don't even use lotion on the days that I use this in the bath.

Other stuff I love from there is this (I want this!) and this. I took my MIL to the little shop when they were here and she loved it. She told me she wanted something from there for Christmas but I don't remember! AGH!!!

Do you need any gift ideas? Maybe I can help! Let me know.

Labels: favorite stuff, holiday, I want, links to beauty products, presents

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Shoeaddict and Friends Book Club Update

I should have done this last night but I didn't . I'm sorry. I was otherwise engaged (say that in a syrupy, sweet, southern drawl). The discussion on our very first book, The Mercy of Thin Air, is one week from today. Most of you will be reading this tomorrow though so, I'll give you the exact date again. It's Wednesday, August 6th. I am not set in stone as to how it will go.

I know that there are discussion questions in the back of the book and we will be discussing those for sure. For those of you who are still reading or who have not started, if you come across a question or a point you want to discuss, jot it down and either send it to me (email it at shoeaddict 17 at gmail dot com with no spaces between) or I guess we can bring those points up.

I want to have a place for readers (yours, mine, ours) points, questions, comments. I have not started reading again because I want it to be FRESH! I did this my whole life in school when we had to read books for school. I did not read my summer books in May or June or July. I had them because my mom bought them but I read the week (OK, night!) before the test. I usually work better under pressure.

I love this idea of a book club. I love thinking that we are all reading the same thing. All of you who are reading or who have read, you are reading about towns that are very close to my heart. Towns that play huge roles in my childhood, my teenage years, my dating life, my life with the lovely Sarah T. I'm a Louisiana girl, through and through. I've always been proud of that.

Back to the club, right? What I'd like for you to do is tell me here (1)whether you plan to participate next week in the big discussion, (2) if you've read the book, (3) where you are in the reading or buying process, (4) your name and (5) do you want a Book Club Souvenir? I need to know who wants one/who is participating so I know how to order. Please play along!!!

Also, if you have ideas about how this discussion should go, please leave them for me. I would love to hear it. I want to meet as many needs as possible. I know that Amy wants us to start later in the day. I'm thinking of doing a separate blog (ANOTHER ONE!) so that everything is right there and the questions can be answered at anytime. I'm thinking of that. I'll get a professional blog designer to do it all up for me. They can help me with things that I am not even thinking of. Let me know of suggestions for those too. I want lots of people to do this book club thing and love it.

Hope your week is going great!

Labels: books, Diary Book Club, I want, reader partipation

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Monday, July 21, 2008

Window Shopping

I've been looking around at some handbags and shoes and thought I'd show you some of my favorites at three different sites(Zappos.com, Piperlime.com & Stevemadden.com). Here are just a few picks from each.

I did Zappos last and wanted to just show some of my favorite Lucky Brand handbags. The trend for the Fall is jewel toned colors & especially deep blue (like the KOOBA)(Piperlime) and purple. Lucky Brand has really pretty tan/brown ones though. I like LB because they look kinda hippy-ish. Do you wear the same purse for every season? Are you shopping for a new one (like me)?

Zappos:

Lucky Brand Stripes-Round Hobo (dune)$192.00

Lucky Brand New Francoise (mulberry)$182.00

Piperlime.com is having a huge sale. Handbags and shoes are both on sale. All *s denote my VERY favorite of the favorites. I didn't do * for the handbags.

Latico zip top satchel (purple)$175.00 NEW

KOOBA nelli (blue)$479.99 SALE

Lucky Brand fringe fest (rasta purple)$158.00 NEW

Nine West with a twist tote (black)$85.00 NEW

Big Buddah Denise (brown)$90.00 NEW

Big Buddah Kirsten (tan)$90.00 NEW

Ilena by Bandolino (fuchsia) $29.99 SALE

* Tajo by Na Na (gold)$80.00

* Courtney by Naturalizer in (dirty nickle metallic)$89.00

Party Lounge by Kenneth Cole Unlisted (platinum)$29.99 SALE

Venice by YOU by CROCS (black)$99.99 SALE

Stevemadden.com:

* BJULIET Black Fabric $38.00 SALE

LEILANA black Fabric $49.99

* CHAROOS Cognac Leather $59.00 SALE

MAXII pewter leather $99.95

MIRIAM brown leather $39.95 SALE

What do you like? What do you not?

Labels: favorite stuff, I want, love, purses, shoes, shopping

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Another Meme (with beautiful shoe links)

I saw this on a few peoples' blogs and thought I'd d do it.

1. What were you doing ten years ago?
It was 1998, the summer before my Senior year. I was dating satan and he was breaking up with me and then coming back. This would last almost a year. I had a car that I loved- my Honda Civic. It was a 93, two doors and red. Sarah and I were good friends. Her boyfriend and mine were friends (they were both assholes). Sarah's bf was cute.

2. What are five things on your to-do list today?
I'll tell you what's on the list for tomorrow because it's 7pm & I have had a migraine all day.
-grocery shopping
-towels
-mail off some packages
-pick-up medicine
-work-out with Gussie

3. Snacks you enjoy?
Right now, I love:
-big, fat, pitted cherries
-carrot sticks
-hummus
-Pink Lady apples
-cheese
-grapes

4. Places you’ve lived:-
My 1st hometown, LA
the town we live in now (about 5 minutes from 1st "town"), LA
Luke's hometown, GA
15 minutes from Luke's hometown, GA

5. What are 5 things you would do if you were a billionaire?-
- invest
-give to charities like St Jude and for abused, neglicted and/or unwanted children
-buy a fabulous house
-buy some of my dream shoes like these, these, these, these, these, and these to start. then, this and this and my dream bag that I love so much this.
-get Luke season tickets to the UGA football games
-I know this is six, but I would be sure my parents had whatever they needed and wanted. I'd never want them to have to work again.

Labels: I want, Link to shoes, meme, purses, shoes, shopping