The Wine Gift Tag Worth Giving
by TK January 29th, 2010 | Gift IdeasI have a friend who says, "Never go to a house with an empty hand." This is his way of remembering that when you are invited to a house or party you should bring some flowers or other hostess gift. Being a wine fan, my friend's proverb was a good excuse to give a bottle as a gift. But packaging and labeling the gift for presentation was always an issue.This past weekend, at the Boston Wine Expo, I found a product that makes that part of the giving a whole lot easier. Drink Me Tags
Spring Trends 2010
by Anna P. January 28th, 2010 | Fashion Guide, Women's Shopping
Now that we are finally in the middle of winter, many shops and designers are bringing out there Spring/Summer 2010 clothes, shoes, and accessories. If you’re tired of the leftover winter and holiday clearances or you just need to purchase a few things for an upcoming island getaway, here are a few of the hottest fashion trends for the spring of 2010! Enjoy.
This season, fashion is becoming much more playful and sporty. On the runways, we’ve seen lots of jersey materials, rugby stripes, pleats, rompers (which are like jumpsuits, only with shorts), and even shoulder pads. The goal is
This season, fashion is becoming much more playful and sporty. On the runways, we’ve seen lots of jersey materials, rugby stripes, pleats, rompers (which are like jumpsuits, only with shorts), and even shoulder pads. The goal is
How to Shop for Budget Jewelry
by Gumer Liston January 26th, 2010 | Jewelry, Online Shopping Hints, Women's Shopping
Yes, the best jewelry naturally is expensive, but it doesn't mean to say that you cannot wear attractive jewelry if you are on a tight budget. It is just a matter of knowing where and when to buy good but cheap jewelry. You can save a lot of money on any type of jewelry if you know how to look for inexpensive but quality jewelry. Here are some general tips that may help you find good budget jewelry:
Regularly check out local department stores' sales racks. There are periods when department stores make markdowns on a lot of items including jewelry. This usually
Regularly check out local department stores' sales racks. There are periods when department stores make markdowns on a lot of items including jewelry. This usually
Protecting Your Online Shopping Identity (Part Two)
by Patti January 21st, 2010 | Online Shopping Hints
Protecting yourself when you do your shopping online is of utmost importance. The good news is that there are effective ways to reduce your risk of falling victim to a predator in cyberspace. In Part One, we looked at some of those ways. Now, in Part Two, we continue to look at other ways to stay safe as you prowl for bargains and deals over the Internet.
Do not save your credit card information on the hard drive of your computer. If your computer gets stolen or hacked into, where will that leave you? In a bad place for
Do not save your credit card information on the hard drive of your computer. If your computer gets stolen or hacked into, where will that leave you? In a bad place for
Where People Shopped In 2009
by Jaclyn Abergas January 19th, 2010 | Fashion Guide, Travel Shopping
We started with New York, Paris and London. Here are three more shopping destinations for you!
Milan, Italy
Milan is the place to go to for high-end shopping, especially for furniture, fashion and design. The best place to visit for some high-end fashion shopping is Il Quadrilatero della Moda (square of fashion), composed of Via della Spiga, Via Montenapoleone, Via Sant' Andrea and Via Manzoni. You'll be able to find Italian names like Fendi, Valentino and Sergio Rossi. Other high-end fashion names that can be found in this square include Armani, Dolce and Gabbana, Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
If you
Milan, Italy
Milan is the place to go to for high-end shopping, especially for furniture, fashion and design. The best place to visit for some high-end fashion shopping is Il Quadrilatero della Moda (square of fashion), composed of Via della Spiga, Via Montenapoleone, Via Sant' Andrea and Via Manzoni. You'll be able to find Italian names like Fendi, Valentino and Sergio Rossi. Other high-end fashion names that can be found in this square include Armani, Dolce and Gabbana, Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton.
If you
